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.
AVA’s POVI shook my head and pinched myself hard on the cheeks. Am I dreaming? Is my mate really a half-witch? Well, kind of like a sorcerer because women are called witches. But what the hell?How?“Incredible,” the white-haired sorcerer whispered in disbelief as he stared curiously at Hunter.“You will not touch her,” he warned and growled menacingly.The sorcerer, who I believe is named Zane, tilted his head and looked rather cold and furious. The sparkle in his eyes that hinted his curiosity was no longer there.“And why not?” he asked, his blood eyes were dead cold and suddenly distant.The next moment he appeared in a flash a few steps away from Hunter without a trace of a disheveled appearance after being thrown across the arena like that. His black suit looked perfectly fine and untouched, even if the wall kind of broke down now leaving a giant hole in the arena.Hunter growled warningly and stretched out his arms protectively in front of me.“She is my mate,” Hunter growled
AVA’s POVIt was like being sucked into a vacuum. My stomach turned and I wanted to puke. I tried opening my eyes but the world is spinning around me so fast I couldn’t place my finger on one thing that isn’t moving.“Easy now, Cora,” a low but soft voice whispered into my ear.Cora? Wait, who said that? Where am I?Ugh. My head hurts. Again.“Master, what are you …. do? …… kill her, …… the reincarnation …… mate,” another voice echoed but his words went into and out of my ears like a passing air.Whatever. They’re probably not talking about me anyway…‘Ava, wake up! You’re in the sorcerer’s lair,’ a sweet voice sounded inside my head.Sorcerer?‘Yes, Evana. You have been captured and brought here by the same sorcerer who killed our parents, so please wake up,’ this voice… It’s Valkerie’s.I groaned out and started hitting my head on a hard surface. I want to wake up.I went still for a couple of seconds before Valkerie’s words started to register in my head.That’s right. I remember e
HUNTER’s POVI take every punch. Every last blow to my body as Ava’s dad takes it all out on me.I don’t fight back. I’m too ashamed to. Jared wanted to help but I waved him off, warning him not to interfere if he wants to end up dead because of me. I mean look at the man.He’s seething and right now his rage has blinded him and he couldn’t see or hear us no matter what we say.I could feel the eyes of the crowd focused on us, and the arena is silent as if all of them are holding their breaths underwater.“Stop!” a female voice shouted and I managed to open my eyes enough to see Ava’s mom running towards us.The dad didn’t stop, though, as he continued beating me into a pulp Ava’s mom shifted into her gray wolf and shoved the man off me. She shifted back and I closed my eyes so fast the wounds on my face suddenly throbbed.My wolf wasn’t helping too and my wounds are healing like a human’s because he refused to show up at a time like this. The sight of his mate taking on another man’s
HUNTER’s POVWe decided to go somewhere private to talk since Elder Dmitri is listening in to the conversation. For all I know he’s that man’s eyes and ears.Elder Dmitri didn’t like it but luck was on our side as he was summoned back to the council. He left in a huff and we left the arena.I looked back to see my father limping behind us. The moment he submitted to me I felt the power of alpha enter my body instantly. It was a new feeling and everyone from my pack all bowed to me out of respect, recognizing my dominance and authority over my aura. Whereas they simply ignored my dad and no one even bothered to help him. Some even bumped into him and didn’t care to mutter a word of apology nor the decency to look back. It was like he has become invisible the moment I became the true alpha of Cruelcrest Hounds Pack.I sighed and went over to him to help him walk but he growled, refusing to take my hand.“I’m getting you to a doctor,” I say but he smacks my hand when I try to take his ar
HUNTER’s POV“… Your daughter is the white dragon from the prophecy,” I say and finally exhale.Glad that’s over with.My wolf whines suddenly and I ask him what his problem is but he just whines.I looked up at all the faces staring at me right now, oh shit.My eyes fell on Theo whose face has already turned red and he looks like he is going to burst any moment. I was right because the next, I hear him make a sound which seemed more like a fart to me.“Pfffft,” he is unable to hold it in and began to cackle loudly like a demon released from his cage.“Ha ha haa, you’re quite the entertainment, pup,” he snorted and wiped away tears that sprung from his eyes. I narrowed my eyes at him.“That would be Alpha Hunter, thank you,’ which made him stop and glare right at me, tilting his head.“Alright, Alpha. Would you please tell us the fucking truth so I could start looking for my daughter. I could take a joke or two, but I will not tolerate you making a joke out of my daughter saying that
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