Chapter 64. Innocent Blood

Lucas's POV

It wasn’t true. I had not heard what I think I had. 

It just wasn’t possible that my mother was not his mate. They had known each other for the longest time, as pups even and it had not shocked anyone when they were declared mates. Mother had told me everything, her eyes glittering with love as she gave me an account of her love match. The Moon Goddess was infallible, wasn’t she? 

I could not remember when I let go of Father’s hand, stumbling backwards. I had so many questions, so many whys and hows. However, I was not sure if I wanted any answers from him. He sat up on his throne, the great Alpha King that he was, his hands stained with the innocent blood of my wronged mother.

“It was not entirely my fault. I was never in love with your mother. Your grandfather, Alpha Marcus gave me no choice in the matter because he wanted an alliance with the werecats. Rhoda, your mother was head over heels in love with me and had giv