Chapter 37

I glanced at the chain and saw it was cracked. My brow arched as I wondered what had happened to me now. I've never felt this way before. I've never shifted at this length.
Does it mean that as I grow, I will be able to turn into this beast that is inside me?

I was so surprised at the great power I got, but one thing I still can't understand was the extent of the rage that was boiling in me that moment.

I saw the guards, my anger increased, and all I wanted was to kill, to tear someone apart with my claws and fangs.

Elena, you are weird!

I let out a deep sigh, shutting my eyes tightly. Even if I am a hybrid, what type of hybrid am I?

I feel so weak now that I can't move any part of my body.

"Elena, what just happened?" Lena, my wolf, asked, and I made a shrug as I had nothing to explain to her. I'm more confused this time.

Just then, the door of my room sprang open and ten bodyguards rushed in with the Alpha, my father, and Elf the Luna. I stared at them without saying anything.

"She shifted into a demon!!" The bodyguards who ran away screamed, and I scoffed.

"Elena, you have turned into a demon now. Is that true?" My father questioned

"Do I look like someone who has turned to a demon? I'm being starved, I'm weak! " I shrieked, forcing out tears from my eyes.

"You can't fool us!" Elf huffed and snatched the whip from one of the bodyguards. She marched towards me, making my heartbeat increase.

She lashed my back so hard that it tore my skin. I bit my lower lip tightly, promising myself not to cry.

I raised my gaze and it fell on her eyes.

"You know you are the demon, just stop all this!" I huffed at her, gritting my teeth. Her expression contorted into a smirk.

"You will be banished very soon. I have plans for you." She whispered back, and her voice sent shrills all over me.

She lashed me again, and I winced, my lips quivering. I glanced at my father, and he hadn't moved a bit. He just stared at me angrily, as if he wished to be the one hitting me.

Oh God, why is he so blind and daft?

"I'll wipe out everything your mother loved; this pack and Daren." She howled into my head, making it pound, and I shivered as I looked into her eyes, only to see it was a cloud of thick black smoke with fangs in her mouth.

I shut my eyes tightly and sniffed.

"You will not succeed!" I retorted, and she laughed evilly. I opened my eyes and found out I was the only one who could hear it. She was talking through my mind.

She raised her hand to lash me more ferociously.

But Scarlett walked at that moment with her brother.

"Mom, please let her be!" Scarlett screamed, making everyone, including me, turn to her. I am very sure she hates me, so how can she save me now? Is it another trick?

"What are you saying?" Elf asked.

"Mom, I'll need her help tomorrow; Jason will be visiting again, this time for a longer period of time, and I'll have to serve him a meal. "Mom, Dad, we all know no one in this house can cook a good meal except her; I want the best for my mate," she grumbled.

"She is a demon and would poison your mate!" Dad huffed, leaving me heartbroken.

I hate being called a demon when the real demon stands beside him.

"Dad, she will taste it before serving. I don't want Jason to find out I'm not good in cooking till he marks me" she muttered with a coy smile that I felt like slapping her,

If only she knew that her head was being used to play football.

They all left.

I breathed and lay my back on the wall, allowing it to heal gradually.

Just then, Scarlett returned to the room. I opened my eyes and watched her as she walked over to me and squatted.

"You heard what I said about cooking for me, right?" She growled, and I made a short laugh.

"Since I'm a demon, aren't you afraid I'll do something evil to him, and why should he ask for my help in cooking?" I guess you should do the cooking yourself so he will see how terrible you are. " I smirked, and she slapped me angrily.

"You are a slave! You've got no choice!" She snorted, her face exuding disgust.

"I'll cook for him..." I smiled, and she sneered at me.

Don't think anything stupid. Your demonic magic won't work. You will have to taste it too. After cooking, I'll serve him, and you will return to this disgusting place chained. Don't even think you will catch a glimpse of him," she laughed sarcastically.

"Whatever." I shrugged and shut my eyes

"Good for you." She rolled her eyes and walked away.

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Elf's POV,

It was deep into the night when my eyes opened to the scent that filled my nostrils.

I arched my brow and sat up immediately.

"Why are you here, Torian?" I asked with a raised brow, and just then he appeared with his human body.

"Are you afraid he will get my scent? I have it covered. I'm here to pass a message to you from the Demon King. "He said, sitting right on the bed.

"Really? What is it?" I asked curiously.

"The Dragon king visited the clan!" He announced, and I cringed, jolting up from the bed instantly.

I had to cover my mouth to muffle my scream.

"Are you kidding me or playing some kind of prank?" I asked, my eyes fluttering.

"I can't come all the way here to play pranks on you; I'm here for a serious issue!" He muttered, standing up too.

"You mean King Bane came to the demon clan? ...why?... What is his reason for coming? Please tell me. I'm overly curious now! I gasped, swallowing the lump in my throat. I don't know why I was so afraid.

My greatest secret, which I never want him to know. I don't want him to ever find out that I have turned into a demon wolf. I can still have a chance to be his wife. It can still happen when he is done weeping for Lillian. It is still possible, but would be impossible if he finds out I have become a demon!

"Why did he come to the Demon Clan?" I screamed, forgetting that I was in my room and Darren was there,

I was lucky Torian was quick to make an enclosure that prevented my scream from spreading.

"Hey, you should calm down or everything will be spoiled!" He wanted, but I wasn't listening to all that. I felt like slitting his throat for taking the time to tell me why Babe came to the clan. It is rare. He must have a reason...

I feel like crying now.

"You look so oppressed. You got a secret?" He asked, and I couldn't hold myself any longer. I slapped him hard across the cheek.

"Please tell me all that happened!!!" I shrieked.

"Okay, King Bane came to clarify the rumour he heard..."

"What rumour?" I asked abruptly.

"Lillian was killed by a demon." That was it. He heard rumours that she was killed by a demon and that was why he came to clarify, since he hardly believed gossip. Torian said, " Torian said, and I plopped down on the couch."

"Does he know Lillian is dead?" I asked, and he shrugged.

" I can't tell, he never mentioned if he was sure of her death or not," he added,

"What did the demon king reply to him?" I asked, and his eyes dimmed.

"The Demon king knew you were the one and told Bane he would give him a reply after investigation," he replied, and I went berserk.

Is he mad? "...what investigation? He knows I'm the one, so why didn't he say it wasn't a demon? ...is he considering telling Bane the truth? " I asked with a deep growl.

You guessed it right! He wants to tell the Dragon King Bane that you are the one who killed Lillian! He said, and my eyes widened with my lips. agape,

"Are you joking with me?" I raised my brow.

"I dare not, since he wants to tell Bane the truth, he sent me a message to give you." Torian sighed.

What fucking message is that asshole sending to me when he wants to sell me out? I thought we were on good terms. Why... I yelped and moved my palm through my hair in frustration.

"I guess he has an idea of your feelings for King Bane," he muttered.

"What about it???..." I scowled.

"He wants you." Torian spoke out, and my jaw dropped. My head panged. I felt dizzy and for some seconds, I couldn't believe I was hearing well. It was like my ear might have played a prank on me now.

I looked up at Torian and fluttered my eyes, pinching myself and biting my tongue to be sure I wasn't dreaming since it was already night.

"Damon the Demon King wants you to be his mistress. He wrote a love letter and gave it to me to send to you. He said he was jealous of your feelings for Bane and promised not to tell him you killed Lillian only if you promised to marry him." He relayed, and I felt flat on the bed.

I can't believe this!

I'll never believe it is true.

"Torian, please tell me this is a joke. I will laugh my ass out at it. Tell me you are teasing me. Please just say it to me because I can't believe you. I can't believe it is true!" I half yelled, feeling my heart grow heavy.

I couldn't think straight. His words were resounding in my head, sending chills of anger and sadness through me.

"This is the letter. He said he would keep helping you in every way. He was going to give you more powers to destroy this pack as you wished. He would offer all his army just for you to have your heart's desires. He wants you to be happy and can't wait to have you back." He added, shattering my heart the more.

Oh, No,

King Bane is the man I love...

"He gave you a week to make a choice. Marry him or he would tell Bane how you killed Lillian!" He said and disappeared immediately.

Oh...no!

Does it mean I have no chance to be with King Bane after all the sacrifices I made? ...even after killing Lilian.

"Really?" I heard Darren's voice.

What?