3 YEARS LATER (PRESENT TIME) RYAN'S POV I groaned in pleasure as I spilled my release onto her redenned butt. I continued pumping my shaft until it was all out, then headed to the bed for a good rest. I was so stressed today, and I may have just been relieved of a little part of that stress through Aliya. Having a good release was necessary for a calmer mind. 'Indeed'. My wolf scoffed. 'What? It truly was!!'. I heard Aliya's retreating steps, and my eyes slowly closed in slumber. I was literally at the gate of la~la land, when I sniffed Ralia's scent. "A good sleep would definitely make the whole excercise more satisfying." She said, and my eyes flung open immediately. She was around? "Ralia. When did you get here?" I sat up. "A few minutes ago. Ryan, tell me you're still fucking the maid." She demanded, a look of pure dissatisfaction on her face. I clearly was still shagging her, wasn't I? "I walked past her on my way in, and goddess, did she smell like sex!" "I
ROSA'S POV I remained busy cooking my dish, stealing glances from time to time, at Audrey's soldiers, who had shown up here so early in the morning. They seem to have brought an important message for her, and I wondered what it could be. I could hear them whisper amongst themselves the whole time, and had to control the urge to ask them what was happening. I sniffed Audrey's scent and smiled to myself when I realized she was up. "Rosa!" Audrey called out to me. She sounded quite ecstatic, and I loved it. I always loved to see her happy. "Good morning to you too!" I grinned, busy scooping the meal I had just made, into a plate. "Come, eat something before you leave." I said. Knowing Audrey was likely to go training the whole day on an empty stomach, I made it my obligation for the past 3 years, to ensure that she was properly fed. "Rosa, you don't always have to do this." She complained as usual. "I can cook too, you know. You don't need to stress yourself....." "You're
RYAN'S POV I released a scoff from the balcony, as I watched Logan and Audrey being all lovey dovey. Goddess! I couldn't believe they were together again, and were finally at peace with each other. A lot had happened in the little space of 5 weeks, and it was a surprise I hadn't combusted as a result of heightened emotions. Firstly, there was a war cry from the community of rogues. Apparently, Logan had dreamt anout the war, on the morning of his father's birthday. That was why he kept talking about an upcoming war. Actually, over decades ago, the war had been prophesied to happen, but I guess I didn't just believe it was going to happen. If anything, I thought the war was going to be a power tussle amongst the supernatural races. Imagine my shock to realize it was a war between the supernatural races and the rogues. Insane stuff. What was more insane, was the fact that Sebestian was the one leading the rogues in this war. It was a hard pill for me to swallow. S
A DAY EARLIER ROSA'S POV Its been 4 weeks, 5 days, and some hours since Audrey left for the palace. Saying I was lonely was an understatement. I felt empty. I suddenly had no purpose. Okay, fine! Maybe I was exaggerating things, but only a little. Audrey was pretty much the reason I always had a progressive day. Now, I just got up from bed in the morning, unsure of what to do with myself. There was no one to cook for, talk to, or look forward to seeing at the end of the day. Alpha Denver's mate did come to check up on me a couple of times, but conversations didn't flow so well with her, compared to Audrey. Forcing myself off the bed, I walked towards the vanity, and picked up the slightly crumbled paper on it. I was surprised the poor paper hadn't already torn, considering how many times I had read it since I received it. It was a letter Denver had sent it 4 weeks ago, after they had settled in the palace. Up until now, the contents of the letter seemed surreal. I couldn'
RYAN'S POV I stood transfixed in my spot, unable to explain what had just happened to me. Had this lady just compelled me to tell the truth? "I think you've done enough, Ryan." Audrey muttered, looking quite pissed. "Let's go, Rosa." She said, pulling the lady along. The lady.... that lady. I just found out that lady was my mate. Goddess!!! I felt like screaming in anger. I really did have a mate now. A mate I honestly wasn't planning on having. What was going to happen now? I stared blankly as she and Audrey walked away, leaving this helpless feeling within me. I could tell that the soldiers on the training grounds, all had their eyes on me, and I had to beat down the urge to growl in their faces. Logan had gone along with Audrey, and I was desperate to know what was going through his head. "It's really true." I heard Philip whisper behind me. He sounded so doubtful and excited at the same time. I guess it was too good to be true. But that was for him, not me. There
ROSA'S POV After the shocking event that had taken place over an hour ago, Audrey took me to her room, where I remained until now. She had excused herself for a while, and within that period, I had literally cried out my eyes. I hated myself for feeling that way, but I just couldn't help it. When Audrey returned to the room, I managed to keep my emotions in check, while thinking about all that had happened. He turned out to be the monster hybrid. My second chance mate was the Alpha Ryan of the coldmoon pack, and he most certainly didn't care if I existed. Sweet. I turned to Audrey, and she looked at me, obviously still reeling from excitement of having me here. I was happy too. But I hated the fact that coming across a certain person had made my happiness incomplete. I couldn't help how pathetic he made me feel. I really thought I was over such feelings. I thought they died alongside Andrew. I looked at Audrey, and I could tell that she was also pissed, but trying not to
RYAN'S POV I hadn't expected her to show up for dinner, just like the previous night. So, seeing her here had been quite unexpected. I stared at her in surprise. She seemed to have been surprised to see me as well. After taking a seat, one of the omegas served some food onto her plate, and she started eating. Not that I cared so much, but goddess!! Her hair was one of a kind. I stared at her bowed head for a while, my eyes just fixed on her hair. Who would have thought that something as unimportant as a lady's hair color would have me so..... I had to stop staring, it was very unbecoming. Just when I decided to quite my stares, before others in the room noticed, I thought to take one more glance at her. Just as I looked up at her again, she looked at me and our eyes locked. I definitely couldn't look away, because I didn't want her to think I was cowering before her. Neither did I want her to think I was trying to steal glances at her. So I did the only thing I could thin
ROSA'S POV I opened my eyes, the sunrays making me shut them back almost instantly. It looked to be.... afternoon?! Afternoon?! I looked around to find myself in the green house of the palace garden. Oh, goddess! Don't tell me I had slept off here! I had been awake all through the night, thinking about what transpired between Ryan and I yesterday. I thought so hard about it, for a better part of the night, different scenarios running through my mind, based on possible decisions I could make. At some point, I decided to take a stroll, and ended up getting to the garden. I needed somewhere to sit, so I stepped into the green house and took a seat on one of the large comfy sofas there. By the time I was able to momentarily push the whole issue asides, I realized it was so early in the morning. I remember making a mental note to myself to get back to my room, but I guess I was unsuccessful at the that. I definitely fell asleep here, and now I had woken up so late. Today was the
ROSA'S POVThe moment I got to my chambers, I let out an ear piercing screaming, wanting so badly to break something. Uncontrollable tears seeped out of my eyes, and my heart constricted painfully in my chest. He had defended her. In the presence of everyone, not caring how it made me feel.Goddess.... I felt stupid, stupid, and stupid! Stupid for feeling this way. I wasn't supposed to care, but now I couldn't help it anymore. I laid down on my bed, lost in thoughts as lone tears dropped from my eyes. I couldn't wait to see Audrey. Maybe, I'd decide to stay back at the palace for a couple more days, before returning. I needed it.Just then, a knock sounded on my door, and I whispered a light 'come in'.Seconds later, the door opened and closed shut, but whoever it was remained silent. I took a moment to sniff, and realized it was Ray.I had been laying on my tummy, so I was automatically backing him. Releasing a low sigh, I turned to him and sat up on the bed. I felt embarrassed, kn
RYAN'S POV I took small bites out of my breakfast, half worried and disturbed about..... her. Was my silence towards her not the best option? She had left the table yesterday, in anger. After all she had said before leaving, I was finally convinced that she didn't do anything with Ray. But then, that didn't automatically answer any of my unanswered questions. What had they been up to?She had even sat beside him yesterday, not caring a single bit as to how I felt about that. I knew something was up between them, even if it wasn't sexual. And it pricked my heart to know that Ray was in on something that I wasn't. I was her mate!We were currently halfway through breakfast, but she was yet to show up. Was she okay? Was she still asleep? Ralia wasn't here as well, and that meant they were probably together. At least, she had Ralia by her side, and I couldn't be more thankful. I hated how much I cared, even when I tried not to. I had been so busy, chasing a certain lead all night, just
ROSA'S POV Wow.He didn't think we were supposed to be seen around each other? For some reasons, that may have seemed like the best option for Ray, but not for me. Didn't shying away from each other in public, simply meant that I was guilty of what I was being accused of?No, this wasn't one of those stories Audrey normally read, where the characters blow up every chance at being realistic and speaking up for themselves. I have been suppressed and oppressed for way too long, to let anyone shut me up. If Ryan wasn't going to stand up for me, then I would do so for myself.I looked back at Ray, who still lowered his head in some sort of guilt. Why was he acting this way, when we weren't at fault? That annoyed me to no end.Mustering some courage, I stepped closer to Ray and pulled out one of the empty seats beside him. I could swear that the entire table screamed through their deep stares. Wonderful. 'What are you doing?', Ray's voice filtered through my mindlink, but I paid him no he
ROSA'S POV "The Alpha left for the palace this morning. He asked me to see you out of his study as soon as you wake." She repeated, making a thousand and one thoughts swirl around my mind at once."I see." I whispered, pushing aside the duvet that covered my body, and standing to my feet. She had not seen it coming, when I lifted my hand and landed a clean slap across her cheek. Her eyes went wide in shock, as I inched closer to her. I guess she had been taking me for a fool, all the while. I had been too calm for so long, and that was going to end today."When my mate gives an instruction, don't you dare turn it around." I said, and she visibly swallowed. "Clean up and leave." I ordered, before walking out of the study. I was angry, because I had not done as much as I needed, to completely expel my anger. Another slap would have been great. Just as I walked down the hallway, leading to my chambers, I wondered why Ryan had left without saying goodbye. I remembered he had asked me t
RYAN'S POV I opened my eyes, looking beside me to see her laying so peacefully in my arms. She had her arm over my torso. I leaned in to sniff her hair, a small smile making its way to my face. What was I doing? I was smiling more these days. Way more than was normal for me. What was I even saying? Smiling wasn't something that was normal for me.... that was until she showed up in my life. I looked at the widows to see that it was still early in the morning. The morning light wasn't even fully out yet. For the past two weeks, I was at peace, knowing Rosa and Ray weren't seeing each other anymore. Henry and Martin had confirmed to me that ever since the other day Ray visited her chambers and spent hours with her, he hadn't shown up again. In as much as I still had no idea what went on between she and Ray that day, I chose to sweep it under the rug and trust that she didn't betray me. Moreover, I had decided to start trusting her, and this was part of it. I looked at h
ROSA'S POV Would he also hit me like Andrew used to? It all happened like a trance, and the next thing I knew, I saw myself in blood moon pack again. In the lonely house and deserted area he made us live in. With a big belly and a broken arm. A swollen cheek and a black eye. Feeling the pain of his hard blows against my jaw, and the agony I felt when he kicked my belly. I yelled out in pain as my tummy began to feel like a battle ground, blood rushing out of my inner thighs. "Please stop!" I cried, not realizing I was acting out my thoughts. Slowly, I return to consciousness, having a scary internal debate whether or not Andrew was here. I kept my face hidden behind my arm, waiting to feel the sting of a slap across my arm or back, but I felt nothing. When I finally embraced the truth and realized that Andrew was long gone, it was already late. I had eventually brought down my arm to see Ryan, looking at me in shock and disbelief. He brought his hand closer to my f
ROSA'S POV "Luna, the Alpha is back! Little miss Alvira is here." Laura informed, and a wide smile spread across my face. Alvira was finally here with us. Ryan had sojourned to the Golden Height pack yesterday, to pick up Alvira. Apparently, king Logan was setting up an academy for offsprings of high officials in the kingdom. I was supposed to travel together with Ryan, but Lily had put to birth two days back, and I thought it unfair to leave her alone to the care of Philip. I had to stay back and look after her. "I would be down shortly." I replied Laura, who nodded in understanding and left. "He would be on another trip to the palace tomorrow." Lily muttered beside me, lightly burping her pup who had his mouth latched onto her nipple. He was such a beautiful boy, and I couldn't imagine having a more perfect pup. "And he would be back, as usual." I shrugged. Ryan was to take Alvira to the palace tomorrow, and enroll her in the royal academy. "The only problem here, i
RYAN'S POVFor the first time in a long while, I woke up with the thought of someone in my head. Rosa.It's been two days since our misunderstanding, and I haven't seen her. She hadn't come down for dinner these past couple of days, and I figured she had her meals taken up to her chambers.Had I been right to walk out when she asked me to? I mean, she asked me to leave! Was I supposed to stay back and try to make her understand why? Did I trust her enough, to let her know all of these things? Moreover, who would be glad to know that she was being attacked by the family of her mate's first mate? Brenda was a chapter of my life that I vowed to never open again, even if everyone had the notion that I killed her unjustly. Even if everyone thought that I was the villain of the story.The only people who knew the actual story, were Ralia, Philip, Beta Allister, king Logan, and his father; Kimg Xavier. I didn't plan on adding an extra person to the list.She claimed that I didn't care, rega
ROSA'S POVI felt myself getting to the peak, as I reflexly dug my fingers into his back. I craved for my release so badly, wanting to have it all already. "Kiss me." I begged shamelessly, and a relaxed smile appeared on his face. Just as he leaned in to kiss me, fog filled the entire place, making my heart nearly jump out of my chest in fear. "What's happening?" I asked in utter confusion, and Ryan turned around immediately. The shock I felt when I saw the company we had, was second to none. What the hell were the witch elders doing here?! While we were in the middle of a rather passionate sex!Ryan quickly pulled out of me and stood up, grabbing his robe that laid on the floor across from us. I, on the other hand, pulled down my gown to cover my lower body, feeling Ryan's cum trail down my thighs as I stood up. Just great!I couldn't possibly feel more humiliated than this. The elders all had blank expressions, like they didn't just walk into something they weren't supposed to."I