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
AVA’s POVSyria just kept her eyes on Hunter before turning to look at me.“Don’t you see it?” she asked and tilted her head.“See what?”She smiled and touched my chin, making me turn my head to the direction of the challenge ring.“Your mate is holding back because he doesn’t want to kill the alpha and his own father,” she said and she is right. I see that now. No matter how the alpha tries hard to attack, Hunter doesn’t fight back and just dodges every move.I looked at Syria with confusion in my eyes. “But didn’t he challenge his father in the first place?”She nodded, “He did, but that was because he had no choice. Hunter would never be alpha unless his alpha chooses to submit and step down. He knew this and since he’s turning twenty, the alpha position cannot wait any longer,”I stared at Syria for a long time and wondered. “How do you do that?”Syria looked at me, raising one of her brows. “Do what?”“That. How did you know that the alpha would never give Hunter the title of al
AVA’s POVSomething is wrong. Hunter shifted when he caught the alpha between his hands and attacked the alpha first instead of dodging. His eyes are sparkling with tears and I felt my heart clench. What is this? This strong, agonizing pain that made me want to kill myself suddenly swept through me. My own tears slipped away from my eyes and I began to cry.I can vaguely hear Syria screaming my name, but her voice sounds like it is getting farther and farther away, like I’m in a tunnel. I closed my eyes as intense pain burst inside me and my vision started to blur.A loud, menacing growl pulled me out of my thoughts and my eyes snapped to my mate in the middle of the ring. Somehow I can see him clearly but everything else is a blur. Right now he has the alpha lying on the ground, whimpering as he sinks his teeth deep into the alpha’s back.Anyone watching him should have noticed that Hunter isn’t himself right now. But why isn’t anyone stopping him?The pain is getting worse and I fel
AVA’s POVI felt my own tears escape from my eyes as I watch Hunter’s black orbs turn back into amber. I am cupping his cheeks and I feel his human skin replace his black fur. It was bloody, and the alpha’s blood remained as he shifted back to human form.I don’t know how I did it, but I was able to send my wolf into his mind and bring him back from his state of insanity.“Ava?” Hunter gasped and looked at me after his shift.I smiled at him.“Yes, it’s me. You’re back,”He smiled back at me and pulled me into his arms, making the crowd go “aawww” and the others groan, complaining about the fight.I helped Hunter up on his feet when an authorative voice boomed through the entire place.“You!” I turned around and saw a very angry Elder Dmitri marching towards me.‘Think you can take him?’My wolf looked him up and down and yawned. ‘Why not?’ she replied and I can’t help but smile as I wait for him to reach me, but he never did as Hunter’s enormous body as well as Jared’s blocked my vie
AVA’s POV “Hunter wins!” The judge declared as my wolf howled happily. He won. Our mate won. I was going to stand up and cheer for Hunter when Syria suddenly grabbed me by the arm. She pulls me toward her and grips my arm tighter. Her hands trembled while she mutters something I couldn’t quite understand, and she looked scared. Like really, really scared. “Syria?” I shake her shoulders and look her in the eyes, but her gaze seemed distant yet she was looking right through me. “My queen, do you feel that?” she mumbled, barely whispering the words until she slowly turned her head to the gate. I furrowed my brows in confusion before I felt a suppressing aura around me the next moment. My wolf growled almost instantly and I felt her warning, while my dragon perked up in alarm. ‘It is him. He has come,’ Valkerie says to me and I still have no idea on what the hell is going on. ‘What is this? This aura…’ my wolf trailed off and I looked at the same direction as Syria. Then I saw it.
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