HUNTER“Hunter,”I whip around and see Jared rushing over to me, a piece of paper in his hand.“We got something. It’s the last area his car was seen. It’s as far as they could get,” he informed, handing me the paper.After reading the written location, I nodded to him and I was about to turn around and get to my car when he pulled my arm.He looked straight into my eyes, a serious expression on his face."Are you sure about this? If you don't train--"I felt the point of my canines slip past my lips as I growl."Fuck training. My mate is missing, that's what's important." I could feel my nerves throb when I cut him off.He immediately fell silent, releasing my arm and heading to his own car without saying a word.I watched him get in when I felt guilt rip through me.Shit. I didn’t mean to be harsh. It’s just…It’s my fault.Everything is.I couldn’t keep a mate. I couldn’t fucking get myself under control.The challenge is in two days, and I only had three days of training when my m
AVA “Evana!” I blinked and opened my eyes when I felt two hands on my shoulders, shaking them. A gasp ripped through me and my body shivered as I took in my surroundings. It was Brock. “You met your dragon, didn’t you?” He beamed at me, his lips curving into a wide grin that looked almost creepy. I shrugged the thought off and gave him a small smile. “I guess I did. She’s beautiful…” I said as he helped me sit up from the sofa. “All dragons are.” He mumbled. Something flashed in his eyes as he said so. He went to the kitchen and came back handing me a glass of milk. I thanked him and gulped down the glass before passing it back to him. “Everything still feels like a dream,” I muttered. “How so?” “She said, our people are still alive, and that I couldn’t trust--” My words got cut off just when he grabbed me by the wrist. His eyes flashing dangerously in front of mine. I gasped. “What did you just say?” He said through gritted teeth. The way he was holding my wrist hurt th
Chapter 22AVAIt took me a while to shift back into a human, and Brock was extremely patient when it came to guiding me through it. It broke my heart that he had been alone all this time, looking for me. But now we can finally be together again.I am seated across Hunter and Jared, while Brock was sitting beside me with a wide smile plastered across his face. I glanced at him from the corner of my eye, and I simply cannot fathom how he seems oblivious to the heavy tension in the room right now.Meanwhile, my legs are involuntarily shaking from the cold and indifference to Hunter’s amber eyes as he stared right at me, not blinking even once. Jared, on the other hand, is looking between me and Brock with his brows furrowed, making them look like a unibrow that definitely didn’t suit him.“Uhm… I can explain,” I muttered softly under my breath, my heart pounding faster as I tried to formulate the words in my head.“Finally,” Jared blurted and heaved out a sigh.I nodded and was about to
HUNTER’S POVI stared at my mate in awe. She’s beautiful, and I really did miss her so much.Right now she’s sleeping. I watch the rise and fall of her chest and smile. She had fallen asleep right after I made her come with only my fingers. I lift my hand and lick her cum off when she suddenly moans in her sleep. I chuckled, feeling light-hearted and loose that made me drop all my defenses including the mental block I set up against anyone who tries to contact me.A slice of pain cut through me when my so-called father forced his way inside my head through mind-link.‘You son of a bitch, what have you been doing?! The challenge is tomorrow night. Remember, you challenged me for the alpha title. Haven’t you brought shame enough?’I closed my eyes. ‘I’ll be there,’ I reply curtly.‘You better be or I’ll find your bitch and take her for myself, do you understand that?’ he threatened, making my wolf growl. He wanted to tear our father to shreds, not caring if he’s our own blood. Even if h
AVAI woke up with a strange feeling. It felt like someone was watching me. When I opened my eyes, I realized my instincts were right. A nightcrawler! His eyes are red and he’s watching me closely.I gasped and jumped up from the bed. I wanted to take my chances and run for it but the nightcrawler appeared before me in a matter of seconds, blocking me from my only exit.It was a woman. Strange that I could sense it. But it doesn’t matter now. I need to distract her and get her out of this house before she kills anyone I love. When my eyes passed her I noticed she was terribly wounded. A huge, long slash is visible on her back, like someone just took out a sword and slashed her across it.Shaking my head, I try to remember that I am the one in danger in this situation.I looked at the nightcrawler with blood-red eyes but she just stares at me, creeping slowly forward and I step back.“Don’t you dare come any closer,” I warned her.‘No, go to her.’ A soothing female voice came to my min
AVAEveryone halts in their spot and they all looked at me, and then at Brock. I stared at him wide-eyed, but his attention was not focused on me, but rather, Syria.Syria is too afraid to look up and she just stares down at her hands, her whole body trembling in fear. Brock has his eyes pinned on her. I can feel his heart beating erratically like it will explode any moment. Slowly, he walks toward Syria.Jared growled lowly but lets him pass and I push Hunter to the side gently. He gives me a worried look so I mindlinked him.‘It’s okay, she’s not dangerous.’ I tell him and he furrowed his brows but nods.I looked over to Syria’s direction. ‘She’s a shifter, a dragon shifter,’ I finish my words and Hunter grabbed my arm and looked me in the eye.‘Are you certain?’ He asked through mindlink.I nodded in reply and he let go of my arm, glancing at the woman named Syria.‘How?’ He asked.‘I’ll explain later. In the meantime, let’s watch the reunion of two old friends,’ I smiled at Hunter
AVAThe next morning, I noticed how Brock passed by Syria and didn’t even open the door for her. I glared at Brock but he ignored me.“Get in the passenger seat, I’ll drive,” Brock said indifferently before Jared threw him the keys.Hunter must have noticed his bad mood so he agreed to let Jared ride with him in the meantime.“What? Why? I thought you’d want Syria in the passenger seat,” I asked and tilted my head, confused.Syria touched my hand and I looked at her. She smiles sadly and says, “It’s okay. I’ll get in the back, just do what he says, please,”Her eyes glistened with unshed tears underneath that façade. The dark circles under her eyes tell me she had been crying, making me glare at my brother who continues to ignore me and slide into the driver’s seat.I turned to Syria and smiled sweetly at her. “Okay, I’ll talk to her and find out what’s going on in that big head of his,” I muttered and she laughed and nodded.I wait for her to get in the backseat before I walked aroun
AVA’s POVThe night of Hunter’s challenge finally came. Me, Jared, Brock, and Syria all came along to be by his side. As we all entered the arena, everyone was screaming and cheering for Hunter’s name. It was fifty-fifty actually. But most are women, making my wolf growl lowly knowing how many women wanted our mate. I mean look at him.His toned muscles are visible as he is wearing nothing but boxers and shorts. Compared to his father who was wearing a massive armor in his body, Hunter is indeed a god.He sat down on one of the benches, and I sat opposite to him watching his muscles flex deliciously before my eyes.I shook my head and slapped myself, wanting to get my head back in the game. This is not the time to fantasize, Ava. Your mate is about to fight. Focus.Hunter had been practicing nonstop since we got back, and I felt guilty for running away and making him worry.‘Our mate is strong, he can do this,’ my wolf assured me and I just nodded. Still, I can’t help but worry knowin
HUNTER’s POV Nevermind, I thought to myself, bringing my full attention back to Ava who had just stripped off her clothes before flinging her large melons against my chest as she jumped at me, startling me with an intense, hot kiss as she plunged her tongue inside me, claiming what was hers. Suddenly, she pulled away, her hands grabbing onto my shoulders as she rocked her hips against my now hard-on. Licking her lips, she let her hand fall between her thighs and I watch her slip a finger into her wet, slick cunt. I groaned, enjoying the unexpected show as she thrust her finger in and out of her pussy when she said, “Fuck me. Now.” Her heat sparkled in her eyes and I knew then what I had to do. Excitement filled her eyes as I shoved her to the bed, making her lay on her stomach as I bend her over. “You ready?” She moaned, the sound pleasing to my ears as my own heat rose to the surface. There goes my answer. With my hands on her hips, I positioned myself before slamming deep into
Chapter 68HUNTER’s POV“You’re going to be alright, Ava, I promise,” I whispered, lowering my head to her ear.I watched as her eyes closed slowly, her body growing limp in my arms.“Shit!” Brock cussed beside me, his eyes on Ava who had just fallen into a deep sleep.“You need to move fast, or else she’ll be stuck in a coma,” he tells me, panic settling in his eyes.I nodded and raced to her door. Bursting into her room, I strode to her bed, laying her down carefully. Her breathing was heavy and I watched the rise and fall of her chest as Brock came bursting through the door, along with a few others.“What could be done? Tell me!” Theo snapped, grabbing Brock by the collar of his shirt.Making sure Ava is lying comfortably on the bed, I went to grab Theo and haul him across the room and off Brock. His back crashing against the wall before he let out a grunt.“Calm down, let him speak,” I said calmly and slowly for Theo to hear.His wife hurried to help him up, and Theo glared at me.
AVA’s POV Ignoring the throbbing in my head and the unfathomable heat burning me inside slowly, I steadied myself by leaning against the sink. I was in the kitchen helping mum with the dishes. Right after Brock and his mate, Syria, came in the boys suddenly decided to spend the night drinking beer after dinner, including my Dad. Syria hugged me right when she saw me, tears forming in her eyes. “I am so glad you made it,” she whispered and I can’t help but notice the happiness in her tone. I smiled, hugging her back. “I’m a dragon, remember?” I giggled. Mum ushered them insider, demanding they eat the food served at the table. I shook my head, seeing as Mum never did change. She’s still the same mum I knew since I left, and I wished for a moment it will stay that way. Quickly after dinner, Amy and Axel had to go, saying they had been called to their packs to talk about their mating ceremony. I hugged them both with tears in my eyes. I was so happy for them. After they bid me good
Chapter 66HUNTER’s POVIt hasn’t been easy convincing Zane to free all the nightcrawlers and give witches back their own will. They are people, too, and he had no right to keep them behind doors when their eyes are looking out the window. They want freedom. Ava, no, Valkerie, wants peace. I’m sure Ava would want the same thing.I could say that much when I spoke to her dragon the first time. She claims to be the first dragon, and judging by the strength of her aura and magical sphere, a new term I picked up from Brock who’s still waiting for us back at the pack house, knowing him shaking his dragon ass would shake the entire pack.When Zane refused to give them back their freedom and break the spell he cast upon nightcrawlers, or should I say the last few dragon shifters, I stopped to think when an idea popped in my mind.---Two days ago“How about we make a deal, then?”Zane stopped, in the middle of his conversation with Sabrina, before he turned around facing me.“What kind of de
AVA’s POVA knock on the door startled me awake. Jolting up from the bed, I squinted, rubbing my eyes.Hunter groaned beside me. Turning to look at him, I stop to admire his chiseled body and handsome face. He looks vulnerable when asleep, yet a warrior clearly resides in him.Another knock came, pulling me out of my trance.“Hunter, wake up,” I nudged him. Looking at his bare skin made me look down to see myself also butt-naked.“Mmmmm,” he groaned, mumbling something incoherent.A few more nudges and he still wouldn’t budge.The knocks were getting louder, and panic sets in knowing we were in my room, alone, and naked.“Hunter!” I yelled, anger and frustration rising in my tone.His head snapped awake and looked around the room, blinking.“Someone’s at the door,” I finally said and his eyes looked over the door.Not waiting for his reaction, I got up and quickly chucked a simple white shirt and jogging pants on before walking to the door.I wonder who it is.Glancing over my shoulde
AVA’s POV I could feel the tip hitting my cervix painfully. But it’s the sort of pain that makes you feel hella good leaving you begging for more, which I did.“Ah fuck, Hunter!” I growled, as he continued to destroy my pussy with his long tongue. I feel something rising, and I chased that feeling while rocking and rolling my hips against him.“Faster… deeper!” I demanded and he obeyed in an instant.A crazy good, delicious sensation washed over me as I felt my hip buck, my legs shake as my orgasm tore through me. I moaned when I felt my cum squirt directly into his mouth, and he took it willingly. I hear him gulp my juices down his throat before he leans in again, licking and nipping at my sensitive clit.I felt my whole body relax on the soft pillows of my bed, suddenly aware of the sweat sliding down my back as I let out a satisfied breath.Hunter poked his head between my legs, and I giggled. He licked the last cum off the corner of his lips before crawling over to me, kissing me
AVA’s POVWhen I opened my eyes, I blinked. The feel and ambiance of the room seems quite familiar. There is no mistaking it. I am in my room? I jerked up on the bed when I hear someone groaning right beside me.I whip my head and see Hunter, without a freaking shirt on, laying on his stomach with his face buried in the pillow when he slowly tilted his head and looked at me. He squinted his eyes and I frowned.“What happened?”The last thing I remember was that I shifted into my dragon, and then everything went black.He murmured something incoherent as he tried to keep his sleepy eyes open.“What?” I leaned closer to hear his words clearly. Except when my face was inches away, he pulled me back down to lay on the bed before snaking his hands around my waist, pulling me closer so that my back is against him. His arms wrapped around me as he hugged me tightly, I can’t move.a“I said come back to bed,” he murmured softly. His voice sounding like a soft whisper as he purred into my ear.
Chapter 62AVA’s POVNot taking my eyes off her, the woman who helped rescue me before I heard Hunter also came to my rescue, I turned around landing my eyes on Zane.Prophecy or not, there is one thing that needs to be done here.“You have killed my parents, taken my pack, and now witches including my kind here are suffering in your hands,” I gestured to the crowd.He raised a brow at me.“What are you implying?”Letting go of Hunter’s hand, I took a step forward towards him. I warned Hunter to stay back, noticing he was quick to react and wanted to block me from him again, but I do not want that.I can fight my own battles. I do not need a man to protect me.Hunter nodded in understanding but remained close.After making sure Hunter is in control, I turned back my attention to Zane who’s looking at me now with a more serious expression.“The nightcrawlers,” I said.A collective gasp filled the air as if I have said something taboo. I glanced at them.So even they are not aware of wh
AVA’s POVValkerie played her memories as she made her own negotiations with Zanicus.“This isn’t good. The prophecy would not be fulfilled so long as Zanicus holds onto his obsession with Coraline,” she’d said to me.I snapped my head up at her words. “You knew her?”Valkerie hummed, “She was my master before you, Ava,”My eyes grew wide at the revelation. Coraline was a dragon shifter? What’s more, I learned another thing about Valkerie.“if you were alive and was even Cora’s dragon counterpart, that means you’re an immortal soul. I read that you can choose your own counterpart, so why choose me?”For a moment, she paused.“You’re a lot like her,” she said, a smile in her voice.“What, because I am her reincarnation?” I asked, wanting to roll my eyes.“She’s a hybrid, just like you. And because she was not only a witch and a dragon shifter, she’s a vampire as well. That’s what made her powerful, and feared by the alpha king himself. But she didn’t think she was that powerful, just l