The Luna's Vengeance: Paranormal Strong Female Lead Wolf Shifter Romance Book 2

By Angelina Bhardawaj

I am Amalthea Jade, the daughter of the prestigious Matthew and Thea Jade. My parents died in a rogue attack, and the only hope I had was my chosen mate, Blake Cohl.
I thought I got all the happiness in the world when I got married to him, but on my wedding night, he brought his fated mate to our wedding room. The mate, he can't reject.
I would've let go of her if she hadn't provoked me, and naturally, I did what anyone would've done in a situation like this. I attacked her.
There's a rule that if any person attacks another person without a reason, then he/she is punished with 20 whippings, but since I am the luna, I was given another option, apologize to my husband's fated mate.
Bow down and apologize to the person who took away my happiness? He must be joking.
Rather than bowing, I took not 20 but 50 whippings to remember this humiliation for the rest of my life.
Feeling tired, I decided to leave, as my father also thought that Blake was the better alpha than me. But as I was leaving, I came to know that my parents' deaths weren't just a normal rogue attack case. It was more than that.
The plan was simple. Avenge my parents, the humiliation I suffered, and start afresh, but what am I supposed to do when the Lycan king starts tailing me?
How the hell am I supposed to react when he says he wants to marry me, and that he will destroy everything in my world if I keep refusing him? Not to mention how he hates me.
"I can't marry you because I hate all the males with the alpha syndrome, and I am already married," I barked at him.
"And? I don't see why that's a problem. Let me make it clear, Amalthea. I want you, and I will do anything to get you, even if it means I will have to turn this world upside down," He smirked.
How am I supposed to get on with my plans like this? Not to mention the rogue head who is strangely interested in my matters more than I am.
Oh, and did I mention I was in the process of awakening my powers that even I didn't know of?

This is book2 of the series.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BestNovel
• Release date: Apr 7, 2024

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Table of Contents

Chapter 38 Meeting the King again

Chapter 39 Scarlet's protection

Chapter 40 Kyle's confession

Chapter 41 The attack on annual market

Chapter 42 The heroine conquers the world

Chapter 43 Bomb Explosion

Chapter 44 I want to wife her up.

Chapter 45 Only you can help us

Chapter 46 Azura?

Chapter 47 Vent out anger

Chapter 48 The Lycan from ministry.

Chapter 49 Lycans

Chapter 50 Finding the Lycan who betrayed my mother

Chapter 51 Plan to kill

Chapter 52 To complete the promise

Chapter 53 The look of fear in his eyes.

Chapter 54 Completion of the first revenge

Chapter 55 Could it be, Amalthea killed the minister?

Chapter 56 I know this dagger

Chapter 57 Hymns and shapeshifters

Chapter 58 Respect to my mother's tomb

Chapter 59 I want to mate her too.

Chapter 60 A lustful dream (part-1)

Chapter 61 A lustful dream (Part-2)

Chapter 62 Antonio isn't a good man?

Chapter 63 Linda's fake story

Chapter 64 Plan to tackle the offenders

Chapter 65 Saving Linda

Chapter 66 I wish Augustus was my mate

Chapter 67 The mysterious Black Magna

Chapter 68 The plan against Amalthea

Chapter 69 Let's look for these women

Chapter 70 Augustus is a blessing.

Chapter 71 A New task from Brian?

Chapter 72 These powers are Siren powers? But how?

Chapter 73 Meeting an assistant demon

Chapter 74 Can Sophia be a suspect?

Chapter 75 The growing need to mark Augustus

Chapter 76 Smelling his scent and the new found desire

Chapter 77 Accidentally showering with Augustus?

Chapter 78 A Surprise date

Chapter 79 A coincidence?

Chapter 80 I will turn the council upside down and kill everyone to make her mine

Chapter 81 A little spying

Chapter 82 Entering the dungeons

Chapter 83 The fire torch

Chapter 84 Lady Cera?

Chapter 38 Meeting the King again

AMALTHEA'S POV

There's no way you are doing what I am thinking you are doing, Throb said as he looked at me with a bewildered expression, and I looked back at him with a questioning gaze.

What do you mean by that? I am just preparing myself some food. Why are you acting like this? You are speaking as if I am committing some kind of sin, I said, and he rolled his eyes.

Well, Miss Amy, if you haven't noticed, then we aren't exactly in a position to cook food in the middle of a forest. We are near the borders of the three packs. Are you not afraid the alphas would come and scout you? And forget about yourself, but what about me? They won’t think twice before attacking me. You aren’t thinking about your companion. Is it any less than a sin? He asked, and it was my turn to roll my eyes now.

You are afraid of being here at the borders of the packs? You can roam around freely though, right? Why don't you ‌bring some capsicums? They'll taste good when grilled, I said to him, and he crossed his hands, making me sigh.

Fine! I’ll go. At least stay here and wait for me. Don't let anyone disturb my set-up. Your muscles can handle some border patrols, right? I will be back in a few, I said before going to the market and buying some capsicums.

Looking at a random jewelry store, I looked at my bracelet, remembering how I got it for free. With a smile on my face, I looked at the bracelets and earrings before shaking my head.

‘No Amalthea, you can't look at those artificial pieces of jewelry. The more you'll look, the more tempted you'll feel to go there and buy some. Stop looking.’ I told myself as my eyes got fixated on a golden locket.

'Crystal, what exactly is the color of your eyes? Is it described as golden or amber or a mixture of both? I should buy a locket of your eye color, no?' I asked her, and she scoffed at me.

'Don't use my eye color as an excuse to buy yourself a locket now. Just feed me already. I am hungry. And you know when I am hungry, I act rashly,' She said, and I sighed before turning away.

As I turned around to walk back to my cooking set-up, I heard an angry growl echo in the air, making me realize a Lycan was in the area. Why are these lycans always growling and snarling? Don’t they have anything better to do?

Wait. A Lycan is here? Shit. Isn’t Throb most afraid of Lycans finding out about him? What if? I thought before widening my eyes as I ran toward my grilling area.

I swear if I found out he left my set-up alone because of his fear, then I would grill his balls. Well, not literally, but I am surely going to punish him. I thought before relaxing when I saw him standing near the tree with a bored look on his face.

What was it? He asked me, and I looked at him in confusion before putting the capsicum on the sticks.

What punishment had you decided for me if I had left your stall alone, He asked, and I chuckled awkwardly as I remembered my words from earlier.

Why would I think of any punishment? I know you fear them, I said before looking away, and he shook his head.

I would be a fool if I would believe your lie just like that. Anyway, I won't waste my time anymore and leave this place. Noone's going to punish you for entering this place and they will only be peculiar about your food set up here. However, if they saw me here, I am going to be chained and taken to the dungeons. So, before that happens, I am going to leave, He said, and I nodded.

Should I save some for you? I asked, motioning to the food.

Do you want to? He asked me, and I shrugged.

Of course, not, I said, and he looked at me blankly before ruffling my hair.

Take care of yourself. Let's meet soon and keep in touch, okay? You might not consider me anything, but you have become important to me, He said, and I nodded as he left.

Taking a deep breath, I grilled some tofu, capsicum, and onion before placing them on the plate as I cooked some sandwiches for myself.

After pouring myself some cold drink, I had only taken a bite of my food when I heard some footsteps approaching me.

Looking up, I was dumbfounded to see King Augustus, who was looking at me with a bewildered expression on his face.

Mr Dominic - ...

With my mouth stuffed with a sandwich, cold drink in one hand and the waffles in the other, I looked at him with an awkward smile before eating the content in my mouth.

Would you like to have some, Mr Dominic? I asked before extending my hand towards him, and he snarled at me, making me shrug.

You know you can just deny the offer. There's no need to growl at me. This might not be the cleanest food, but it's tasty, okay? I said, and he huffed loudly before pointing his finger at me.

You! He growled, and I looked at him, waiting for his next words, but in the end, he only sighed before coming closer to me.

I observed how he took the cold drink and wafers from my hand before placing them on the rock beside me. Holding my hand, he pulled me in for a hug before sighing, making my heart skip a beat, as this was the last thing I was expecting from him.

Well, I see ‌you missed me a lot, but do you think this is the right place for it? I deliberately asked, and the blush that arose on his neck was worth it.

It's a perfect place to set up a grill, but is it bad for hugging? From where do you even get these ideas? You could've just bought yourself some food. Or were you trying to provoke the alphas by daringly cooking at their borders? Mr Dominic asked, and I was about to speak, but he continued.

You stupid girl. Do you have any idea how worried I was? Do you think the forests are for you to wander around freely and do whatever you want? When I came to know that you left for your mission alone, so many thoughts were roaming around my head, Mr. Dominic said, and for the first time after my dad died, I felt warmth spreading in my heart that someone still cares about my safety.

Should I consider it your care for me? Were you worried that I would be eaten by big animals? I asked, and he scoffed.

Who cares about your safety? I was just worried that my only source of adventure that I have discovered would be gone, he said, and I couldn't help but chuckle at his words.

Yeah, sure. That sounds believable, I said, and he looked at me pensively before looking around.

Are you seriously alone and setting up a grill here just because you are hungry? You could've done that near the market too. Why come so far? That to be near a pack? He asked, and I shrugged.

The alpha of the Celestial pack isn't in the pack, and according to the border patrol, he might return after some time. I didn't want to miss this opportunity of meeting him as he is always busy, so why not have some fun till then? I said before dusting my hands on my jeans, realizing he had still locked me in his arms.

Mind leaving me? I asked, looking him straight in the eyes, not knowing what exactly I was searching for.

He won't be back in five days. He is on a business trip. It's a secret trip, and he didn't tell his pack members because of the annual market set-up. The chances of attack and mess-ups are most at this time, Mr. Dominic said, and I looked back at the pack borders with a tired look.

Five days? Huh, there is no point staying here till then. I'll just go back to my hotel then, I said haggardly, and he hummed.

Where are you living? He asked, and I looked at him suspiciously.

Why? Do you want to knock on my door in the middle of the night and kidnap me? I asked him, and he bent down, looking straight into my eyes before moving his gaze to my lips.

And do you think if you won't tell me, then I am not going to find you and do the same? I wasn't interested in finding you earlier, but do you think I am going to let you go so soon again? That to be, without telling me? He asked me, and for some reason, I felt a little giddy inside my heart at his words.

Come and stay in my kingdom till you meet the alpha of the Celestial pack, He finally said as he held my chin, and my heart started beating at an increased pace at his actions and proximity.

'No, Amalthea. You can't get distracted by his words and charms. You are not here for that,' I told myself before looking into his eyes which looked like they were looking into my soul.

'But what are you going to do in these five days anyways? It is like wasting time anyway. Maybe you can use this time to know more about the species. It is not a secret the library in the Lycan Kingdom is the best in the world, and it contains all the information about all the species. Besides, there will be Joseph, and if you can make friends, then maybe you can use their exquisite resources to get some of your things done. Not to mention you will save five days of expenses. It's free food and accommodation,' I thought again before sighing.

I don't think I would love that. Coming and living in your kingdom means being surrounded by the Lycans and always on guard. They will expect me to do everything they’ll ask for, and you already know I don't like being controlled. I hate the feeling. I would rather stay out in the forest than in a place where people won't think of me as anything other than a weak creature compared to them, I said before pushing him lightly and creating some distance between us.

You already know that I don't have the best impression regarding Lycans, and the chances that I might get into a fight with one or two are pretty good. I don't want to be in a place where I will be on the losing end. I will go there as your guest, right? I don't want to put you in a tough position with your people, I said with a smirk as I turned away from him to drink some cold drink.

No one will touch you or think of harming you while you're in the kingdom. You have my word. You will come as my guest, and no one will dare to question or go against the king's guest, not only in the werewolf world but the Lycan world too, He said, and the smirk on my face grew wider as I finally got what I wanted.

I thought you were good with your games and were the brave girl who isn't afraid of anything and goes anywhere without a second thought because she knows she will be able to find her way out, he paused, and I looked at him, not understanding what he wanted to say.

However, I must say you are quite manipulative, too. I can't believe you just made me agree to it. You were already thinking of coming with me, but you deliberately made me reassure you so that you can do whatever you want without a care in the world, right? He asked, and I chuckled at him.

Well, you are a king. How could it pass your observation? Since you already know my plans, do you still agree? I asked, and he sighed.

Tell me where you live so that we can pack your belongings and go before night, he said, and I hummed.

Let me eat my food first. I put a lot of effort into it, I said, and he sighed.

Give me some too. Looking at you eating like this, even I am feeling hungry now, he said, and I chuckled before setting up another plate that was originally meant for Throb.

How you live so carefreely is beyond me, He said, and I sighed.

Life is pretty hard. If I keep being sad because of what happened to me or how useless my attempts are going, then I will never find happiness. The reasons for being happy are limited for me. So these small things are the only things that help me keep my sanity, I said with a sad smile, and he looked at me before smiling.

Don't worry. You will find your share of happiness soon. Maybe you were trying to find your happiness at the wrong door earlier, He said before coming closer to me, his face only inches away from mine, making my breath hitch.

You eat like a kid, He said before wiping the sauce from the corner of my mouth, and I didn't miss how his eyes flickered to my lips quite multiple times.

And would it be wrong to say that I was actually thinking if he would kiss me or not? I mean, he had done it quite a few times, so it wouldn't have made any difference, right? I thought as the heat rose to my cheeks when I realized what I was thinking.

Amy, are you okay? Your face has gotten quite red, he looked at me with a confused expression, and I looked at him awkwardly.

Ye-yeah, I am fine, I stuttered before looking away.

What the hell? Control your emotions, Amalthea! Why do you always act like this near him? I scolded myself before smiling helplessly at the guy who was busy eating his food.

Chapter 39 Scarlet's protection

AMALTHEA'S POV

That's it? All you have been doing for the last month is roam around here and there to get clues regarding the strongest rogues who can help you get in touch with the rogue head? He asked me as we sat inside the car beside each other, and I hummed while looking out the window.

Wait. You were trying to look for the rogue head alone? Are you stupid? Do you think he is some random rogue that you can handle easily? Just hypothetically speaking, what would you have done if you would've met with the rogue head and he would've attacked you? He asked me, and I raised my brow while looking at him before smirking.

What would you've done if you had met him? I asked, and he shrugged.

Fight him? He said, and I gave him the same blank look.

Then, I am sure I wouldn't have offered him tea and snacks either, I said, and he sighed before shaking his head.

No one can win you in arguments, can he? But you are taking this matter too lightly -

On the contrary, I think you are taking this matter a bit too seriously. It isn't my first time. I have been out in the forests for three months now. I never had a problem dealing with anyone, I said.

Yeah? If that's the case, then what are these new wound scars on your hand? He asked before holding my hand, and I bit my lips before looking away.

Well, everyone can get a scratch here and there while living in the forests, I said, and he rolled his eyes.

Let's talk about it when you are well-rested. Are you feeling hungry? We can stop by before entering the kingdom, He asked me, and I looked at him observantly before smirking.

Are you sure you are just asking me to eat because of my hunger, and you don't want some alone time with me? Because as far as I know, every palace or mansion keeps a chef who is ready to cook anything as per the King’s demand, and I am sure you will have something ready for me while I’ll rest. So eating out is practically useless until you want some alone time with me, I said suspiciously, and he chuckled before shaking his head.

How did you know my plans, Miss Amy? He raised his brows, and both of us chuckled.

I was just asking because I was afraid you were hungry. Last time we were in the council chambers, Harry had mentioned something about you becoming grumpy when you are hungry, He said, and I hummed.

Let's go to your kingdom first. I want to take a bath as soon as I can. I would've taken one to the hotel, but with you waiting, I couldn't do it. Anyway, how long will it take? I asked.

We are almost there, Miss Amy, His subordinate Jake said, and I was about to thank him when Augustus spoke.

Who are you to call her, Amy? Call her Luna Jade. Only her dear ones call her Amy, he said, and I looked at him, amused.

Well, as long as I remember, you have been calling me that since we met. Are you sure you are my dear one? Why do I only remember us fighting all the time? Oh, what was it? I don’t deserve your friendship? That you will never talk to me in a friendly manner? Who was the suspicious guy who was always questioning my every move? Were you my dear one? I asked, and he huffed before looking away, making me smile at his childish ways as I looked out of the window again, feeling relaxed after so long.

Once inside the Kingdom, I looked around, observing the changes from my last visit before nodding satisfactorily.

Did you like it? King Augustus asked, and I widened my eyes slightly as I felt his hot breath on the side of my face while he looked out of the window on my side.

It's pleasant to the eyes, I said, trying my best to maintain a normal composure and not to feel affected by his proximity.

I don't know what was happening to me. I hadn't felt this earlier when we were in the chambers. There was this feeling, but it wasn’t as strong as it is now. I do not exactly understand why it's happening. Whenever he comes near me, my heartbeats increase their pace, and I feel giddy inside.

I don't romantically like him for sure, so why the hell is this happening is beyond me. I thought before closing my eyes as I remembered I’ll have to deal with his sister too.

I had accidentally made a slip up about LJ last time I was saving her and killing those rogues. I just hope she doesn’t remember anything regarding the matter. I sighed before getting out of the car.

Are you ready? King Augustus asked me, and I looked at him comically.

No, I want trumpets and violins welcoming me, I said sarcastically, and he chuckled before walking ahead, making me follow him.

Walking inside the palace, I look at the interiors more observantly as I was too rushed last time.

Brother! I heard that you went to the market? I told you I want to go too. Why would you do that? You change your plans so quickly. How could you- A girl rushed towards us, and I moved from behind the King, making her stop mid steps as she looked at me up and down.

Thea? she said cautiously, and I took off my hat before flailing my hair to even them.

How are you doing, girl? I asked casually, and she squealed before practically jumping on me, making me take a few steps back as I almost fell, trying to hold her in place.

Wait. This isn’t something I had expected when I had thought about our meeting.

Well, You could've gone a bit easy with the hug, I said as she wrapped her legs around me like an octopus, and I didn’t know what to do other than wrap my hands around her to secure her.

It wasn't long before some people started to gather in the hall as they heard the commotion, and I looked at King Augustus, who had shock written all over his face.

I am sure he is confused about what is happening. Why is his sister acting like this with me when she is meeting me for the first time?

Scarlet, what the hell do you think you are doing? You are a princess. Be mindful of your image, I heard another familiar voice, and it wasn't long before the guy I had met earlier came in front of me.

Looking at me suspiciously, he was about to pull her away from me when I tilted my head and changed direction.

Did I allow you to touch me? I asked, and he paused with his hand in the air as he looked around awkwardly.

I was just pulling her - He started, but I raised my hand.

Did I ask you to do it, either? I asked, and he shut his mouth before looking at the King for help.

Scarlet Gray, I think that's enough. Leave our guests alone. Stop acting like this. Let's sit and talk? King Augustus said with a confused look written all over him, and I looked at all the lycans who were looking at me with the same suspicion in their eyes.

I am sure they must be wondering who this werewolf girl is and why the hell is their princess acting like this with her.

Where did you go? Do you have any idea how long it has been since we have been looking for you? It felt like I would never be able to meet you and thank you. I think the moon goddess heard me and sent you here so that I could attend to you and show you how grateful I am. It's pure luck that not only I was saved by LJ -

I think that's enough. As Mr. Dominic said, let's sit and talk. We have an audience here, and I don't think I am exactly comfortable, I said with my hands still secured around her to prevent her from falling.

Yeah, we should sit and talk, she said, and I chuckled awkwardly.

And in the meantime, why don't you get down? I asked, and she chuckled before getting off me, scratching the back of her head awkwardly as she looked at me with a shy expression, making my heart melt at her.

Sorry, I got carried away,, She said, and I nodded understandingly before taking a deep breath.

It looks like she still remembers that slip-up from earlier. Now I'll just have to lie to them and make up a story to cover it. I thought before smiling at the King, who was looking between me and Scarlet with a suspicious gaze.

Come, let me show you the guest room. You can freshen up, and then we will -

Take her to the left room on the third floor. The one that is opposite to the stairs, King Augustus said, and Scarlet looked at him.

The room opposite the stairs? But isn't that room -

Do as I said, King Augustus cut her off in mid-sentence, and