The evening ended with Xerxes announcing I was the Luna of this pack and his mate. Many wolves congratulated me on my pregnancy also, they seemed to know about it somehow. Strangely, when Aurora and I left the office, Marcus was waiting for her in the garden to take her home. She hid me her farewell and they left after that. There was something strange about Marcus however. He seemed stiffened and alert. After the party was reduced to only countable people remaining, Damien and Xerxes went to the office to discuss ‘something’, and I was left with Daniella and annoying Laura. She, however, helped me clean up the kitchen and the lobby. It took us more than two hours to completely set the place as it was. I liked doing this kind of housework, it made me feel it was also my house. Daniella was tired by the end of the night, and Laura was grumpy saying how tired some of this work was. I packed some leftovers for them to take home with sweets and cake that Daniella mentioned Damien liked
Xerxes’s povKatarina was unusually quiet in my arms and I was confident that she was entertaining thoughts of relationships based on lies I fed her. Her overactive mind might be going over all the things that happened in past, and the reasons why our compatibility was wrong and couldn’t work. I wished I could assure her, tell her what I was planning and that she just needed to be patient, but I didn’t want to scare her more. She was pregnant and stress was not good for her. Katarina might not know, but the doctor who came to visit last week stated that there were high chances of Aconite passing on to the child since the poison was still flowing through her veins. The thought should anger me but it worried me moreover. If the child is poisoned with Aconite, he or she might not survive the delivery. Thinking about that squeezed my chest with unknown fear that I didn’t know I was capable of feeling. Would I lose my child just like I lost Sofia and my nephew or niece growing inside her
The tears spilt down her face, covering her cheeks with wetness. “I was a fool to even think I would ever mean something more than a body to warm your bed.” He choked out, tugging on her wrist. “You’re more than that,” I said refusing to let go. Tears flow harder, and I felt his shaking intensifying. “I might be the one to kill your brother, but don’t you want to punish the man who was responsible for this? The one who made me kill your brother?” She was crying now, pounding on my chest, sobbing and I wrapped my arms around her, holding her as her dam finally cracked and heart-wrenching sobs escaped her. I soothed her. Comforted her. We stayed like that for a long moment before I asked. “Did you overhear us?” A shiver ran down her spine and I know I was right. She did eavesdrop. I tried to remember the conversation and surely none of it was pleasant. The attack was mentioned. Tightening my hold on her, I pulled her impossibly close. I want to stay like that with her, immersed in her
I feel the heat rise in my groin as he executed the platter lift, his hands igniting the fire as he firmly grips my hips, holding my tiny body above his head, the spinning rink filling my peripheral vision. I didn’t knew what made me find comfort in his arms, but as soon as our bodies touched, my anger with him melted away, replaced by an aching need. I wanted him–the arrogant, stubborn mate of mine. Even in the midst of a turmoil of emotions, I wanted him. His arrogant way of handling me only fueld my burning determination. With the freshness of his words in my mind, I wanted him more than I feared him. The rage I felt today earlier was gone, the dark memories quiescent as he pinned me down on the mattresses. His hand sliding into my hairs, I arched against him and he deepened the kiss. As he lowered me, feeling the shape of my body perfectly, I slided down the front of him to lay on his protruding leg, one hand on his waist, the other lodged between his thigh and that place I long
“Gentle,” I whispered to him, amazed I could form any words at all. “Gentle.”“Oh no,” he replied, pulling his mouth away from my aching globe momentarily. “I have waited whole night to fuck this tight hole, I’ll be anything but gentle.”Two fingers rammed themselves into my vagina as his mouth pressed against mine keeping me from protest until my body was so wet and hungry I wouldn’t object if I could. He pushed my legs apart roughly and lines his cock into my body’s shocked opening, my breasts once again assaulted by his tongue and teeth. Holding himself up by an arm he pushed his cock slightly farther in the opening. I felt my pussy lips forming around his shaft. He leaned down and I felt his hot breath in my ear.“This is what I got for you, my female.”Splitting me in two, his cock drilled full length into my body forcing me open. My jaw dropped as I gasped and reached up to try to control this sudden spearing of my body. He withdrawed just a bit and starts a searing back and for
Xerxes’s povWe go through the plan several times, then we go through the backups of backups. On my one phone call, Marcus was here early morning. His mate, Aurora was with Katraina for now. Me, Marcus and Damien were in my office. Unlike a mild fight, this was a war where the odds of winning were lower. This could be a trap for all I knew, take any form of that bastard’s heartless self. This was why, despite my extreme reluctance, we need to leave for the battle this evening. I couldn’t leave the pack unprotected so, I was going to leave Damien in charge for a while. I suggested he bring Daniella for a few days here to accompany Katraina, though Aurora would be here also, my moonlight enjoy Danielle’s company more. I couldn’t imagine how Katraina would react to this sudden influx, but there was no other choice. Marcus would assist me, to protect a sort not that I needed it. Just in case. We had to find that bastard to finish all this. There was no other choice. “Is everything rea
I followed Damien. He was standing near the porch with his back towards the door, his phone pressed against his ear as he talked to someone. I couldn’t hear him from the distance so I took a few steps forward till I was a few steps away from him. “Everything is fine here, Alpha. Yes…I will do so.” I heard him saying and he hung up. It must be Xerxes. So he’d call his Beta but not bother to talk to me? The hurt was too much yet I ignored it and waited as he turned around his eyes widened and he gasped. “L-Luna.” I narrowed my eyes before crossing my arms across my chest. “Was it Xerxes?” I asked with a stern tone. He seemed to be quite unfazed and immediately gathered his cool and nodded with stiff shoulders. “..yes…”“What are you hiding, Damien? Where is he?” My question took him by surprise, but he quickly shook it away. “Mee-“ I raised my hand stopping him and taking a step forward making him take one backward. “Don’t. Don’t dare to lie. I trust you, Damien. And I hope we cou
“Katarina…” his voice was as sharp as I last remembered, profound. I just couldn’t believe my eyes. Never before had I noticed how time was so much like water; that it could pass slowly, a drop at a time, even freeze, or rush by in a blink. The clock said it was measured and constant, tick tock, part of an orderly world; the clock lied. “What are you doing here?” My brain stuttered for a moment and my eyes took in more light than I expected, every part of me went on pause while my thoughts caught up. After a wash of reality, I stepped forward, feeling a new danger in my living room. “I need to talk to you, it’s urgent.” He stepped forward, his fists clenched on his sides and a frown resting between his brows. He looked tensed for some reason. I couldn’t believe a man as terrific as him would step foot in here only to talk to his enemy’s mate. I didn’t know much, but Xerxes had filled me with how much dangerous Andrei could be. The man seemed like he breathed in danger and lived on o
“Xerina! Stop right there! It’s dangerous!” Luca’s shouts filled the air as he chased after me. His voice was irritated and concerned as I laughed and ran through the forest. Jumping over the lodges of wood and hay, I was covered in mud and dirt. Everyone in the pack loved how energetic and relaxed I was even though I was going to get a better earful of scolds from my father later. But now he had gotten quite used to my tactics. “Hurry up, Luca!” I screeched dashing down the muddy road that led to the cave just between the forest. I stopped when my breathing become haggard and I could no longer hear Luca behind me. Where was he? Did I lose him? A grin managed to creep on my face at the thought. Now I would be able to enjoy myself-“Ah!” A scream left my mouth when Luca suddenly jumped in front of me. Faking a startled gasp I narrowed my eyes at him. “You scared me.”“It’s enough, let’s go back.” He panted as he grabbed my wrist and I jerked my hand back. Placing both of my hands on my
In that captivating moment, as he lifted one of his legs gracefully in the air, a surge of anticipation pulsed through me. It was as if time had momentarily stood still, allowing us to surrender to the intensity of our connection. His fervent kiss upon my ankle ignited a fiery passion that resonated with the same depth as his kisses upon my lips.With each deliberate movement, he embarked on a seductive journey along the contours of my leg, his tongue tracing a tantalizing path. A tender pause at my knee ensued, where his lips delicately danced, leaving an imprint of affection that sent shivers of pleasure cascading through my entire being. The sheer intimacy of his touch captured my senses, causing me to succumb to an all-encompassing desire that left me vulnerable and yearning.As he descended upon my thigh, his tongue became an instrument of pure ecstasy. Each stroke, each exploration, evoked a blissful surrender within. I, consumed by an indescribable hunger, felt my very essence m
There weren’t too many people, but I was so nervous all of sudden. I was mucous since morning, even Aurora had scolded me once in between that I was being paranoid for no reason. Well, damn her. It was not like I was getting married everyday. We had completed our rituals for the ceremony, and now I wa awaiting for my mate to come and take me to our shared chambers to consummate the marriage. I was fidgeting with my fingers when I looked myself in the mirror. Wearing a white wedding dress that reached my ankles and a deep cut over the neck that was decorated with lace. The door opened and I gasped as Xerxes stepped inside wearing his black tuxedo. I blushed. He looked so handsome and beautiful that it was almost unrealistic. I averted my gaze from his with embarrassment as he smirked and stepped forward. “You ready?” He asked in his masculine voice and I shyly nodded. Leaning down to my face, he brushed his lips against my cheek. “I can not wait anymore.” I could senses his arousal. P
“Papa! Papa!” I peered through the kitchen door at my three-year-old running through the lobby and rushing to her father. An unpleased frown on her face as she immediately looked at her father with a pout on her lips. “Luca scolded me.”Faking a frown, my husband scooped the little bundle of joy in his arms and cradled her in his lap. “Why?” He asked wiping the remnants of chocolate on the corner of her lips. Xerina was fond of sweets and probably Luca found her chocolate hiding spot, that’s why he scolded her. Xerina’s eyes visibly narrowed while she glared at her father. “He stole my choci-chose.” She complained and I chuckled knowing I was right. Xerxes’s laugh filled the air and my chest squeezed–as it did every time I saw him with our family. Joy. Unrestrained joy and happiness. I would never tire of seeing him like this. “He did? Where did you get those from?” Xerxes asked shifting her and caressing her stuffed cheeks. She immediately looked away. “I-I…from mama.” My eyes wi
Her life these past years or more had been akin to sprinting through fog. When she often feel to the core of her soul that life was sacred, when she conclude that the natural world was woven into her heart–illusions and diabolical, that their love was all part of this great tapestry of creation, then she would finally be home. Then her Mother Moon would feel that she had returned. Finally in her arms. She loves her children equally. “We haven’t seen Alpha, there’s no sign of either of them,” one of the wolves said through the door. “But wolves are searching for them, the borders are seized.” Marcus bobbed his head and then his eyes moved to the bed. Aurora had gained consciousness a few hours back and on James’s instructions, she had been resting since then. Daniella was traumatised and he suggested she go back, but the little girl was too stubborn, she insisted on being here with her injured brother and Katarina. Katraina. Marcus was worried for her. She had lost so much blood and
“Hold them down!” Marcus growled as he ducked through the hoard of rouges coming his way. He snarled with anger as several of them tried to hold him down. The battlegrounds were bloodied, but it didn’t stop him from shedding more as he tore them limb by limb. Some were in their wolf forms while others were inhuman, Marcus shifted into his wolf form and roared like a wild beast before running through the pile and making his way to the house where he last left Aurora. Aurora. Her name should bring him anger, malice and betrayal, but right now he couldn’t think that way. He should be angry at her that sleeping with another man before him, she gave birth to a pup who didn’t carry his blood, and she spiked their mate bond. But strangely, right now all he cared was about her. Nothing mattered. Nothing. He realised he had been hating her for nothing. He loved her, even knowing she had betrayed him. Their relationship was not that was built upon trust and love, but he could change that. He
“I didn’t want to do this, cupcake. I was getting fond of you.” His hands held onto the thick strand of my story hair and he sniffed it making me cry h my nose in disgust. “But power is power. This is the moment I always dreamed of–to be in charge of power.” I swam for the light and he did everything he could to take me into the abyss. He betrayed me, not the other way around.“Why did you lied to me?” I seethed. His eyes looked mockingly at me. It was fear that brought rage, that hot burning anger that seeked to harm. It was a biological button better left alone. When we see something that frightened us, a primitive part of the brain was activated to produce aggression. So, I, when I see all the things around me that make me scared... I was being deliberately triggered... as were my emotions. That rage destroyed me from the inside.“I never did. I really loved you.” He whispered. “You fucking psycho!” Rage filled my voice and I thrashed. Betrayal was a conscious choice for cold indi
“A-Augustus…” I breathed out stumbling a step back. His blue eyes narrowed as he assessed me with his gaze. Concern was an act of deep and real caring and as such was a marker of our intertwined souls. I sighed in contempt. If he wasn’t here- I didn’t want to think what would have happened to us. “I don’t have time, Katraina. You have to come with me.” He quickly looked around and motioned me to follow him. I gazed at Aurora as she groaned in pain. Leon crying as Daniella looked terrifyingly between us. She was but a child, this must have shocked her to the core. My first reaction should be taking care of my females than fleeing. I shook my head. “I-I can not leave them behind.” Augustus narrowed his eyes. I could see the worry in his eyes, but they seemed somewhat strange. What Madrei told me earlier flooded through my head and I pondered over it once again. It must be Andrei. Did Augustus know? He probably did cause then he wouldn’t be here. But still, something didn’t feel right.
“Katarina…” his voice was as sharp as I last remembered, profound. I just couldn’t believe my eyes. Never before had I noticed how time was so much like water; that it could pass slowly, a drop at a time, even freeze, or rush by in a blink. The clock said it was measured and constant, tick tock, part of an orderly world; the clock lied. “What are you doing here?” My brain stuttered for a moment and my eyes took in more light than I expected, every part of me went on pause while my thoughts caught up. After a wash of reality, I stepped forward, feeling a new danger in my living room. “I need to talk to you, it’s urgent.” He stepped forward, his fists clenched on his sides and a frown resting between his brows. He looked tensed for some reason. I couldn’t believe a man as terrific as him would step foot in here only to talk to his enemy’s mate. I didn’t know much, but Xerxes had filled me with how much dangerous Andrei could be. The man seemed like he breathed in danger and lived on o