Kailey’s POV
Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck! I cussed as I dashed into the bathroom, panting as I did. How could this happen? Why was the moon goddess always fucking me up? I gripped my hair, scattering the neat bun I had worked tirelessly to perfect. I stared at my reflection in the mirror. My face was red, and my makeup was smeared due to sweat and constant rubbing. What was I going to do now? My wolf whimpered as I paced anxiously. She wanted her mate, but I wish it were that easy. “Shit!” I whispered, annoyed by how much my wolf whined. “He is off limits, damn it!” That man was Ezekiel Bread. Future Alpha of the Blackwood Pack. My pack. Despite that, my wolf refused to listen. Repeatedly, she howled for her mate in my head, clawing at my mind and fighting for control—one I wouldn't give. Suddenly, the door opened, and I snapped my head to the door. I frozen, taking a step back as my heart pounded. What is he doing here? My breath grew frantic, and his powerful scent hit me. My mouth watered as the smell of cider and sandalwood wafted to my nose, sending my wolf in heat. My breath hitched as I took in the godlike figure of my mate standing before me in awe. His raven hair was packed up in a man's bun, his dark orbs staring deeply at me like a predator would its prey. He strode slowly towards me, which made me back up. A smirk played on his lips. “Running from me, mate?” My back hit the wall, causing me to halt. With his hands at my sides, he caged me in. My heart thumped as his face grew closer to mine. His hot breath fell on my face as he spoke. “I like the chase.” Turning my head to the side, I tried avoiding his touch, which he noticed. He took a strand of my hair, twirling it between his fingers and bringing it to his nose. “Hm, you smell like apples and sweets.” I shuddered, staring into his eyes. His dark orbs twirled with a vibrant golden hue, his wolf present. “What's your name, mate?” He breathed, bringing his face to hover above mine. Our noses touched, and I let out a gasp as a spark lit by the sheer contact. “Fuck!” He cussed, gritting his teeth, his muscles twitching under his shirt. My wolf did a flip, a strange feeling of satisfaction washing over me. Growing bold, I leaned in, making the distance between us almost non-existent. “What's wrong?” I asked with a sly smirk. His eyes flickered to my lips, and a vein popped on his neck. “You are playing with fire, mate.” “Who knows?” I breathlessly answered. “I might just like playing fire.” With that, he crashed his lips onto mine, shoving his tongue into my mouth as he battled for dominance. My heart thumped loudly in my chest as we kissed, my wolf howling in joy. I moaned, letting his tongue sweep me clean. A growl rumbled through his chest as he gripped my waist, hoisting me to his hip without stopping. My pussycle clenched as a pool formed in my core. Oh, the moon goddess. Fuck! I breathed heavily; a silver string of saliva caught between us as we parted. His eyes lingered on the thread, watching it break, before kissing me once more. Spittle dripped from the sides of our lips as we exchanged fluids passionately. He gripped my ass, grinding himself on my pussycat, and I let out another moan. “Ngh.” “Hello?” A knock from outside startled us. I froze, whipping my head to the door. It was locked, thank goodness. “Hello? Is anyone there?” The person knocked again. “I need to pee.” Ezekiel rested his head in the crook of my neck, his heavy breath tickling me and sending zaps through my body. My nipples hardened, and he chuckled. His huge palms grazed my breast, lightly fondling with it. “Aren't you going to answer?” I whimpered, knowing he was talking about the knocks that fell persistently on the door. I blushed, clearing my throat to speak, when he placed a kiss on my neck. “Eeek!” I screamed, quickly covering my mouth with my hands. “Are you alright?” The lady at the door asked worriedly, causing my face to go bright red. Letting out a chuckle, he said while kissing and fondling with my boob. “Tell her to go away.” I shivered, goosebumps appearing on my skin, his gaze falling on me. “Can you use the next one? I'll take a while.” I stuttered. “You should have said that at the beginning!” The person huffed in annoyance before leaving. “Now, that wasn't so hard, was it?” He smirked and I pouted. How could he tease me when someone could hear us? He brought his finger to my nose. “Don't pout, my love; I won't tease you anymore.” I humped, turning my head to the side. “Alright.” He chortled, suddenly bringing me off the wall. “Let's continue.” “Wait,” I shrieked, gripping his muscular shoulders. “Where are you taking me?” Like I had asked the most stupid question, he raised a brow without stopping. “My room." His room? My eyes widened, and I hurriedly tapped him, flapping my arms. “wait! Put me down; someone will see.” "So?" No, no, no, no! I can't let anybody see us! I tightened my legs, squeezing his waist. “Put me down! Please!” My heart thumped loudly in my ribcage, and since he was so close, he heard it. He stopped, his eyes falling on my face. “Alright.” He said, “But on one condition.” “What's that?” I tilted my head nervously. “Your name.” He paused, “Tell me your name.” “Oh,” I mumbled, biting my lip. “It's…” should I tell him? I hesitated, but the look in his eyes told me he would carry me out. So I shook those thoughts out of my head. “My name is Kailey.” “Kailey.” He repeated, testing the name on his lips, his boyish smirk returning. “You have a beautiful name.” Oh gosh, I never knew my name was this beautiful! “Thank you.” I bashfully replied as he dropped me to the ground. Watching me tuck my hair behind my ear, he graciously led the way out, making me nervous once more. My heart pounded as we weaved past the crowd, the snagging question in my mind rearing its head. What if we get caught? Would Ezekiel be disgusted once he finds out I am an omega? But he should know, right? So why wasn't he saying anything about it? Walking behind him, Ezekiel led me toward a passage that was connected to a room. Once inside, he blocked the exit, and I stared at the room in awe, the scent of my mate filling my nostrils. I walked towards the bed, pushing the material, only for me to reel at the softness. “It's huge!” I giggled, taking my hands back. His room had a red and dark theme, and above his bed, there was a framed picture of him in a suit. My eyes darted around the room, only to land on him. He was standing by the side of the door, hands folded and with a smirk. I blushed. Oh moon goddess, I wish the ground would swallow me. How can I act like a country bumpkin in front of him? Shaking his head, he walked to me. “I believe I brought you here for a purpose.” Blinking innocently at him, I said, “Oh? And what's that?” He growled, grabbing my head. “This.” Before he crashed his lips on mine. Moving my lips to match his ferociousness, I dug my palms under his shirt, letting out a moan as his muscles tensed under my touch. He snarled, lifting me off the ground and onto the bed. “You'll pay for that.” He smiled, ripping his shirt. His hands found their way back to my body, lighting fire with every touch. In an instant, my clothes were torn from my body, leaving me with nothing but my pants. Blushing, I covered my boobs, but he pinned my arms above my head with one arm. “Don't cover them. They are mine.” My core tightened at the sheer dominance his voice held, and I breathlessly replied. “Yes, alpha.” His eyes glinted at the tease, causing me to swallow, but my wolf and I squealed in excitement. With caution thrown into the air, Ezekiel took off his remaining attire—his trousers and briefs—in one swell move. His penis bounced after being released from its confines, and I stared in admiration. The next was mine, and being naked before my mate, I grew conscious. I tried closing my legs, but Ezekiel prevented that. “You are beautiful.” He whispered into my ear, kissing my cheeks, eyes, and nose. Slowly, he moved downwards, his gaze locking with mine. His tongue darted out, and he flicked my vulva with it. I gasped, “Wait!” Ezekiel‘s tongue pressed into my pussy, and my stomach tightened. I gripped his hair, pushing his face deeper as he ate me, sinful moans escaping my lips as my eyes rolled to the back. “I am going to cum!” I warned, trying to push him off, but he didn't budge. When I couldn't hold it any longer, I squirted onto his face. Ezekiel brought my cum to his lips, licking it, “You taste just as I imagined.” I blushed, turning my head to avert his gaze, his proud member requiring attention. I stared in horror, going pale. It won't fit! Seeing the look on my face, Ezekiel gripped my ankle, yanking me back. “I promise I'll be gentle.” “Promise?” I whimpered, “It's my first time.” He kissed me on my forehead, looking gently at me. “I promise. I'll prepare you.” Without hesitation, he brought his finger to my core, poking his finger in, and I frowned at the foreign intrusion. “Relax, it's just a finger.” He spoke, soothing me with a kiss. After a while, I got used to that, and he added another. Pain seeped through me, but beneath it was a sinking pleasure that tried to erupt. Soon, my moans filled the room, and the familiar tightening in my abdomen followed. I let out a heavy breath as I closed my eyes from my high. Ezekiel's boring eyes on me as he aligned our sexes. Giving him my assurance, Ezekiel slowly entered me, and I scrunched my nose, tears falling from my eyes. It hurts like a bitch! Kissing my tears away, Ezekiel's face stopped before he moved. I felt blood tickle down my lap, and I knew my cherry was popped. Finally, Ezekiel kissed me once more before he resumed. Pleasure rose from the pits of my core, my head rolling to the back of my head as I moaned out his name. Ezekiel growled, picking up the pace as we both drove to our high with his brute thrusts. His cannies grazed my neck, and I shuddered. His fangs sank into my neck and I screamed, feeling a threadlike rope that connected our wolves. “I am going to cum.” I let out, digging my fingers into his back. “Together,” he growled, and with one last thrust, I felt a hot liquid pour into my stomach as I cummed. “You did well, my love,” Ezekiel panted, kissing me softly on the lips. I smiled, looking at my reflection in those dark orbs of his. This was my mate. The one who was going to love me, and I could tell. I am so happy right now, I could go hopping around on the mountain. As we gazed into each other's eyes, lost in a sea of love, an angry yell broke us apart. “What is the meaning of this?!”Kailey’s POVEzekiel’s eyes snapped to the door, his body stiffening as a growl rumbled deep in his chest. I turned to look, my stomach sinking when I saw who had entered.Alpha Mark stood in the doorway, his expression thunderous, his black eyes blazing with uncontained fury. His presence filled the room, oppressive and commanding, and even though I wasn’t directly in his line of sight yet, I felt the weight of his anger settle heavily on my chest.“What is the meaning of this?!” he roared, his voice cutting through the air like a blade.My heart jumped, and my wolf whimpered inside me, retreating into the back of my mind. Instinctively, I yanked the blanket up to cover myself, as if it could somehow shield me from the storm that had just blown into the room.Ezekiel didn’t budge, standing protectively in front of me like a stone wall, his eyes locked on his father.“Father,” Ezekiel said, his tone calm but laced with an edge. “You’re intruding.”“Intruding?” Mark snapped, his voice drippi
Ezekiel’s POVMy father’s words echoed in the room, the weight of them pressing down on my chest like an iron hand. For a moment, I thought I’d misheard him.“You heard me,” he said, his voice cold and unrelenting. His eyes bore into mine, daring me to challenge him. “Sever the bond. Now.”I looked over my shoulder at Kailey. Her face was pale, her eyes wide with fear, and her breathing shallow. The bond between us quivered, a fragile thread strained to its limit under the pressure of my father’s command. Her vulnerability struck me like a blow to the gut, but it only strengthened my resolve.“Father,” I said, my voice trembling as I fought to keep my anger in check, “you don’t understand what you’re asking.”“Oh, I understand perfectly,” he snapped, his words cutting through the air like a whip. “You’re the future Alpha of this pack, Ezekiel, and I won’t have you tied to an omega who will only bring us shame.”His words ignited a fire in my chest. My fists clenched at my sides, nails digg
Ezekiel’s POVI clenched my fists, forcing myself to focus as the bond began to fray. The connection between us, once so powerful, started to weaken. It felt like my chest was being torn apart, my very essence unraveling with every second that passed.Kailey collapsed onto the bed, clutching at her chest as if trying to hold onto the bond herself. Her cries were raw and broken, and they shattered what little resolve I had left. But it was too late to stop now.A searing pain shot through me as the final thread of the bond snapped. My wolf let out a mournful howl, the sound echoing in my mind as the connection between Kailey and me disappeared entirely.Kailey’s scream pierced the air, her body convulsing as the pain of the severed bond wracked through her. I rushed to her side, but the moment I reached for her, she flinched away from me, her wide, tear-filled eyes filled with a mixture of agony and betrayal.“Don’t touch me,” she choked out, her voice barely above a whisper.“Kailey...” My
Kailey’s POVI could barely stand as the guards dragged me down the hallway. My legs felt like jelly, my heart pounding so hard I thought it might burst. My breaths came in ragged gasps, each one laced with the bitterness of betrayal. Ezekiel’s face haunted my mind—his uncertainty, the anguish in his eyes as he stepped aside and let them take me.He didn’t fight for me.I had no strength to fight back as they pulled me along. I was too broken, too lost. My thoughts spiraled into a pit of despair, replaying the events that had led me here.I regretted it all. Meeting him in that restroom, letting him into my life, believing his promises—it all felt like a cruel joke now. If I had known the pain that would follow, I would have turned the other way, ignored his advances, and stayed in my quiet, uneventful life. But instead, I let him in, and now I was paying for it with everything I had.I glanced back at him one last time as they dragged me away. He didn’t follow. He didn’t call out to stop
Kailey’s POVThe darkness of the room had become my constant companion, pressing in on me from every side. It had been two weeks now—two weeks of isolation, two weeks of torment. I sat huddled in the corner, my body a shadow of what it once was. My arms were thin, frail. The skin clung to my bones, and I could see the sharp angles of my ribs whenever I glanced down. Hunger gnawed at my stomach, a relentless ache that never eased.Every day, the guards would bring a small portion of food—if it could even be called that. It looked like scraps, leftovers from someone else's meal. The taste was as awful as the sight of it, but I had no choice. I ate it, every bit, forcing it down just to survive.I had grown so weak that even the effort of chewing felt exhausting. My arms trembled whenever I moved, and my legs felt like they could give out at any moment. My reflection, if I had been able to see it, would have been unrecognizable.I shivered as the memory of a few days ago played in my mind,
Kailey’s POVA sudden splash of icy water shocked me awake. My body jerked violently, the freezing cold biting into my skin. My thin clothes clung to me, soaked and useless against the chill.“Wake up, slut!” a guard bellowed, his voice harsh and dripping with contempt.I gasped, blinking rapidly as I tried to process what was happening. The cold water dripped down my face, my hair plastered to my skin.“Get up!” he yelled again, kicking at the chains near my feet.“I—I’m awake,” I stuttered, struggling to push myself up. My body was stiff, my muscles weak from weeks of neglect.“Awake, are you?” He sneered. “Doesn’t look like it. You think this is some kind of luxury inn where you can sleep all day?”“No, I—” I started to say, but his sharp glare silenced me.“Shut up!” He barked, grabbing my arm roughly and yanking me to my feet. I stumbled, the chains around my wrists and ankles clanging loudly.“What did I do?” I whispered, my voice trembling.“You’re breathing, that’s what,” he snapped. “
Kailey’s POV"Order!" the sentinel’s voice boomed, I stood there trembling, my legs barely holding me up. The weight of the chains on my wrists and ankles was nothing compared to the crushing fear inside me. Every little movement made the chains clink softly, the sound echoing in the silence of the massive courtroom. I felt the cold bite of the metal digging into my skin, but that was nothing compared to the burning stares of the people around me.The dress I wore hung loose on my body. It was plain and worn, but it was the cleanest thing I had worn in days. It covered most of the bruises scattered across my arms and legs, but no dress could hide the fear radiating off me.Before me, sitting on a high platform, was Alpha Mark. His presence was like a storm cloud, heavy and dark. His cold, unyielding expression felt like it could slice through me, but it was his eyes that terrified me the most. They burned with a fury that made my blood run cold. If he could, I was sure he would leap fro
Kailey’s POVI sat on the cold stone floor of the cell, my knees pulled up to my chest. My chains rattled every time I moved. Tears streamed down my face as I thought about everything that had happened.The trial was delayed. That was something, at least. A small sliver of hope. Maybe, just maybe, there would be a miracle. Maybe I wouldn’t be executed.But as the moments dragged on, my mind spiraled. Memories flooded in—memories I had tried so hard to bury.Kyle.His face surfaced first, along with the sharp pain of betrayal. My ex. The one I had given everything to. The one who had looked me in the eyes and told me I was his world. And yet, he had turned around and marked someone else.“Kailey, you’re just an omega,” he had said that day, his voice cold and dismissive. “I can’t be tied to someone like you. I have to think about my future.”We had been together for years. Years of laughter, dreams, and promises. And in the end, none of it had mattered. He had chosen another. He had marked h
Kailey’s POVHow fucking annoying it is to actually wake up to a text from Ezekiel.Meet me at the eating by 9 a.m. with Auren. Don’t be late! Who the hell does this fool think he’s talking to? I slid my phone onto the table and lay back down. I didn’t even know when I dozed off yesterday. I was so tired and scared that I just crashed, and now I wake up to this buzzing sound? So crazy. “Another crazy morning in this hell of a pack,” I mumbled, looking at the ceiling. I reached for my phone again to check the time. It was almost 8:30 a.m. I groaned, wondering whether I should even bother going to the diner. My wolf stirred, growling lowly, her way of nudging me to get moving. You should go. “Why? So he can piss me off even more?” I asked aloud. You know why. You care. I rolled my eyes. “Yeah, deep down, I still love Ezekiel so much. But what he did in the past? It’s always fresh in my mind. Every damn time I see him, I feel that pain. And it pisses me off so bad. Sometimes, I fe
Ezekiel’s POVJames’s eyes widened slightly, but he didn’t reply. “Alpha,” he said slowly. “I… I think you need to address this head-on. Call a meeting. Confront Remus and the others. Show them you’re still in control.”I scoffed. “Oh, that’ll go well,” I said lightly. “What am I supposed to say? That my house is in shambles but they should still believe me? That my son publicly insulted me, and my Luna and ex-Luna are locked in a power struggle, but I’ve got everything under control?” “You don’t have to say all that,” he answered, his tone calm. “But you do need to remind them of who you are. Of what you’ve done for this pack and the Alliance. They’ve forgotten, Ezekiel. And if you let this continue, they’ll change the story entirely.” I rubbed a hand over my face, tiredness sinking deep in my bones. He’s right, you know, my wolf said, his tone softer this time. You’ve been so focused on keeping the peace that you’ve forgotten how to lead. Maybe it’s time to tell them. And yourse
Ezekiel’s POVAs it stood right now, I was really losing it. Like, I was way too tired of everything. The feast Cecilia told me to plan? A fucking mess. Like, what the fuck? How can a fourteen-year-old boy talk back to me and Cecilia like that? Like, what the fuck?It shocked me to the highest level.You fucking caused all this for yourself.I could hear my wolf’s voice in my head, sharp and cutting, like he was enjoying my misery.“How did I?” I muttered under my breath, dragging my hands through my hair as I paced the room.You let Kailey down years ago, and you think nemesis won’t catch up with you?“You must be joking,” I growled back at him, my anger boiling over. “I have paid for my mistakes. Why the fuck is all this still happening to me?”Paid? Oh, please. You’ve barely scratched the top of what you owe, Ezekiel. And if you’re not careful, Auren is going to become something you’ll regret.“Fuck!” I snapped, striking my hand into the wall. My chest heaved as I tried to calm my
Kailey’s POV“She’s not my Luna anymore!” he roared, his voice cracking with frustration. “I told you that already. I—”“Oh, really?” I interrupted, stepping closer to him. “Because it sure as hell sounded like you were defending her just now. ‘My Luna this, my Luna that.’ Which is it, Ezekiel? Is she your Luna or not?”He opened his mouth to respond but closed it again, his jaw tightening as he struggled to find the words. I shook my head, laughing bitterly.“That’s what I thought,” I said, my voice cold. “You can’t even make up your mind. And you want to come in here and yell at my son for speaking his truth? For standing up to that conniving bitch?”“Don’t call her that,” he growled, his voice low and dangerous.“Why not?” I challenged, crossing my arms. “That’s exactly what she is. And you know it. You just don’t want to admit it because it’s easier to keep pretending everything is fine. Well, guess what, Ezekiel? It’s not fine. It’s never been fine. And your precious Cecilia? She
Kailey’s POVI wanted to go and check on Ezekiel, but I didn’t dare. I knew right now he was really angry, so ignoring him felt like the best thing to do. Auren was in his room, and I told myself I’d go meet him instead. I guessed he was just frustrated—I know how much all this must weigh on him. As I walked down the hallway, I caught sight of Cecilia coming out of one of the rooms. She looked like she’d eaten something sour, her face all twisted and angry. Seeing her like that made a smile creep onto my face. I was so happy about what happened earlier that I couldn’t help myself. Cecilia turned, her sharp look locking onto mine. She noticed the grin on my face and stopped in her tracks, her eyes sharpening. “What’s funny?” she snapped, her voice cold and sharp. I crossed my arms, leaning slightly against the wall as I tilted my head at her. “What isn’t funny?” I said with a laugh. “You, Cecilia. You are the joke of the night. A self-acclaimed Luna, made to look stupid by a fourte
Kailey’s POVAurene turned to him. “No. I’m done lying. You want me to respect you? Then tell me the truth. Tell me why you let it happen. Tell me why you never protected her. Tell me why you still stand beside her, knowing everything she’s done.”Ezekiel’s jaw clenched.Cecilia, for the first time, looked shaken. She wasn’t in control anymore. The room wasn’t following her plan.I watched it all, my heart racing. My boy. My brave, bold son.I had always wanted to shield him from this, but now, I saw it. He had his own fire. His own fight.And for the first time, Cecilia had nothing to say.Silence stretched. The whole hall held its breath.Then, Aurene took a step back. He sighed, shaking his head. “You can keep your fake words, Cecilia. I don’t need them.”And with that, he turned and walked out of the hall.Leaving everyone stunned.Leaving Cecilia open.And leaving me, his mother, feeling more pride than I had in my entire life.******After a few more hours, the feast finished, a
Kailey’s POVWe all returned to the hall where everyone was. I was not myself. My blood boiled, my hands clenched at my sides. My eyes found Cecilia even as she was smiling, greeting all the guests like she hadn’t just flipped my world upside down.I wanted to grab her by the throat and squeeze until she stopped breathing. I wanted to see the panic in her eyes the way she made me panic all these years. But I couldn’t. Not here. Not now. It would cause more problems than it would solve.A light touch on my back made me tense. I spun around, my body still on edge.Mage Elyra.I blinked. “Wow… you came.”She smiled, her eyes warm but knowing. “Yeah, sure I did. I wouldn’t miss this. After I was done with what I was doing in the woods, I said let me rush down here.”I nodded, my eyes flickering back to Cecilia. “That’s nice. I’m happy you’re here.”Elyra followed my gaze, her expression turning serious. “Where is Aurene?”“He’s in his room,” I said. “He’s still getting prepared to be show
Kailey’s POVEverybody was just so surprised at the turn of events at the feast. Everywhere was quiet. I could see that I had just made a scene.God! I hate myself! I said, putting my hand on my head.I could feel all eyes on me, burning into my skin like hot iron. The weight of their stares made my chest tighten. I had completely lost control. My anger had spilled out for everyone to see, and now, I had given them all something to talk about.Ezekiel shifted beside me, his look heavy. “Kailey, take a deep breath.”I waved him off. “Don’t, Ezekiel. Don’t tell me to breathe, don’t tell me to calm down, and don’t tell me I overreacted.”“That’s not what I was going to say,” he said strongly. “I was going to ask if you’re okay.”I scoffed. “Okay? I just found out my past came knocking on my door, in the middle of a feast no less, and you think I’m okay?”Ezekiel rubbed his jaw but said nothing. I knew he was trying to be gentle with me, but right now, I didn’t have it in me to understand
Kailey’s POVWhile the feast was still going on, a group of people walked up to where Ezekiel and I were sitting. "Greetings, Alpha," a woman from the group spoke, bowing her head slightly.The moment my eyes landed on her, my blood ran cold. My whole body stiffened. Memories—long-buried and unwanted—flooded back so fast they nearly knocked the breath out of me. This was my aunt. The woman who had raised me from childhood. The woman who should have been my guardian, my family. But when Ezekiel’s father banished me all those years ago, she turned her back on me. No letters, no words, not even a single look of sorrow. Just… nothing. And now, she had the nerve to stand here, claiming she didn’t know me? My hands clenched into fists on my lap. I wanted to spring at her, to choke her until she felt every ounce of the pain she had put me through. But this was a feast. Eyes were everywhere. I had to keep my cool. I had to swallow the storm raging inside me. But no matter how hard I tried