The Resurrected Lycan

Darkness

*FIVE YEARS LATER*

Lucious POV

There’s yelling and screaming all around me. Names are being called out, and growls are flying through the air. I watch as she falls; she tries to fight, but it doesn’t work. She turns to me and smiles. I feel all the love she has for me, and her hope for my future.

She’s gone; just like that, she’s gone. Then she comes. She holds her hand out to me and tells me everything will be okay. I know she’s lying because it was those like her that did this. Those who are like her are the ones who took her away from me. I go with her because I have no one else, but I know the truth.

I pop up, my shirt drenched. I’ve had this nightmare often. Well, it isn’t so much a nightmare as it is a memory. It’s been five years; I’ve been alone for five years. I’ve been in this clan, just trying to survive. Everyone looks at me like I’m a piece of meat, just something for others to feast on. I guess, when it comes down to it, I am only a piece of meat.

The sun is setting, allowing the darkness to roll in. It isn’t any different from my days. My family is gone, and there has been nothing but darkness. I sigh and turn over, closing my eyes in hopes that sleep will come again.

~Sapphira~

I stand in the shadows, watching him toss and turn. He’s getting bigger, getting older. I monitor him closely to catch any sign of rebellion. If he rebels, I’d be forced to put him down and I don’t want to do that. I want him to stay with me, always.

I’ve started putting some wolfsbane in his food and drink. On its own, wolfsbane really wouldn’t affect him at all, but mixed with some magic, it works as a suppressant. I can’t have him shifting at any time. I have no idea at what age that happens, but it isn’t an option, regardless. I still drink from him because wolfsbane does nothing to me. It does add a little sweetness to his blood.

I’m tempted to walk into the room and sit by him, but I refrain myself. I feel myself getting too close, and I’m trying to fight it. It’s hard to do because I’m so drawn to him. I’m nervous to see how things work down the road, but right now, I have the perfect little pet.

*FIVE YEARS LATER*

“All Hail Queen Mother!” I walk through the horde of people gathered in celebration of me. I didn’t really do anything in particular, but I’m the Queen Mother in this region. To celebrate me is to stay in good standing.

I make my way through the front door, taking my drape off. I tire of these events, but I’m the Queen Mother. I couldn’t avoid them if I wanted to, and I do. Maybe a taste of my favorite person is in order. I look around, and my eyes land on Nicu. He’s one of my childes that stayed close. I made him a century ago, but it feels like yesterday. He showed so much promise as a human, and he hasn’t disappointed. “How was your day?”

I kick my shoes off and fall into my favorite armchair. Nicu comes to me and starts to rub my feet, leaving small kisses on my calves. “It can all be so tiresome, but I knew this before I got the role. Sometimes I wish I could take a break.”

“Let’s do that. We haven’t been away for a while. Let’s just go. We could go to Paris or Italy. We can just take some time to ourselves.” That doesn’t sound like a bad idea. I have enough people here to run the clan while I’m gone.

I’m close to agreeing until I remember. “And what about Lucious? It may be too soon for him to be beyond these walls.” Nicu slinks back, and his face changes.

“Why does he matter so much? There are enough people here to look after him. Let’s just go and enjoy ourselves.” I lean over and caress Nicu’s cheek. He closes his eyes, and a small smile graces his lips.

“He’s important to me and should be to you as well. We can’t leave him here alone because too many will try to take advantage. When he gets older, we can see about a trip, okay? We’ve been to all of these places many times, nothing has changed.” I motion to a servant, and they walk over. “Have Lucious come here, please.” She nods and leaves. I sit back and enjoy the foot massage I’m getting. It doesn’t take long for his scent to hit me, my face morphing into pleasure.

I slowly open my eyes and motion him forward. “Hello, Queen Mother.” He kneels next to me, leaning his head on my shoulder. I kiss his forehead and smile as he looks up at me.

“How was your day, my pet?” He rubs his face against my shoulder and smiles.

“It was good. I missed you today.” I smile as he extends his arm toward me. He always knows what I need without me having to say anything. I bring his arm up to my mouth and kiss it gently. He’s growing so fast. He was just five when I got him. Once he’s of age, I may make him my forever love. I sink my teeth into his soft flesh, my eyes rolling in the back of my head.

~Nicu~

I hate him….I FU.KING hate him! For a century, she was mine, and I was hers. I never had to share her with anyone else. I became infatuated with her as a human and gladly let her turn me. I thought she was it for me, and then he came along.

He wasn’t supposed to stay. We were told to get rid of everyone in the pack and completely demolish it. For some reason, the moment she set eyes on that 5-year-old pup, she was smitten. She took him with us, and 10 years later, he’s still here. She became infatuated with him, and it’s sickening. I’m all for feeding on whoever at will, but this goes beyond that. Every waking moment, she is consumed by him. She’s always wondering where he is and what he’s doing.

He took to sleeping in the bed with her, pushing me out of the spot I held for so long. I see the way she looks at him, and I know that she plans to make him hers when he’s of age. That should be me; that should be my spot. I hate him so much. He needs to go.

The minute her fangs went into his arm, I dropped her foot and walked away. She didn’t even notice that I left, consumed with him and his blood. I’ve been thinking about this for a while now. If I want to be back on top….if I want to be back by her side, he needs to go.

I wait an hour for the feeding to end. I put all my ducks in a row and make sure my plan is flawless. I walk into the dining room and see Queen Mother sitting with Lucious as he eats to replenish his blood. I take a seat at the table, quietly watching them interact. I clear my throat to gain attention. “What do you need, Nicu?”

“Uh, nothing. I was just checking to see what everyone was up to.” She nods at me and stands up. She kisses Lucious on the forehead, and I turn my head at the sight. I can’t stand it, but I have to endure it for now.

“I will leave you two. I’m going to rest; it’s been a long day.” Queen Mother walks out of the dining room, leaving Lucious and me alone. I don’t like being around him like that, so I move to get up and go.

“Nicu?” I sigh internally and slowly turn to face him. “I….I wanted to ask you to help me with something.” My interest is peaked. I slowly settle into my chair and face Lucious.

“What can I help you with?” He leans in closer after looking around the room. I lean in closer as well, wondering what this could be about.

“I want you to help me get out of here.” What an interesting turn of events. I guess I don’t need my plan after all.