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AZURA. The journey had been pleasant despite feeling a little nauseous at times, I wouldn’t have changed anything about it. Leo’s constant touches, the way he caressed my thigh, the way he tilted his head as he drove, giving me the perfect angle of that sexy jaw of his; or the way he looked at me… well, I couldn’t focus on anything else much. But there was one thing that really got to me. It was the tin of cookies that Jackie had given me. There inside, was a small square of paper with the words ‘read when alone’ on it, tucked under the first layer of cookies. I had been curious, but with Leo being so sharp, I had snuck the note into my boot to check later. Song, me, and the twins had texted a little too, and both the twins had been disappointed that they were at the academy. As for Song, she had a die-hard crush on Rayhan for ages. Well, that wasn’t anything to be surprised about. He was damn handsome, and the majority of the girls at the academy were smitten with him. Rayhan was
AZURA. "Hey! You’re here?" I asked, rushing over to him and flinging my arms around his neck. He caught me, lifting me off the floor, and gave me a warm, crushing hug. "I couldn’t miss this reunion now, could I?" He placed me back on the floor, and I grinned. "So you knew." I said, and he smirked slightly, just as Kiara came over, and Dante wrapped his arms around his tiny Mama. "Maybe. Hey Mama, how have you been?" He asked, kissing her forehead as he looked down at her. "Better now that you’re here." Kiara replied, caressing his face. He smiled down at her. "Then I'm glad I'm here." Ah, he was annoying with his perfect hair, but he was a mama’s boy and treated her like a queen. Kiara smiled up at him and gently moved away. "Well, you’re just in time for dinner." "Perfect." He said, turning to me. Like always, it felt like he was peering into my soul even with those shades on. He didn’t say anything and simply smiled before we headed to the lounge. I realised it would be t
LEO. I was in the shower, the excessive smoking throughout the day made me smell of smoke. I ran my hands through my hair, washing the shampoo off. I wasn’t looking forward to tonight, and I wasn’t going to fucking deny that I needed to see her… Without anyone around. I just… Yeah, I just fucking need to just hold her for a bit… I said I’ll do this shit, but how the fuck was I going to start that conversation? The bathroom door opened, and I glanced through the steamed glass of the shower, the blurred outline and the scent giving her away. She locked the door, before pulling her top off. I could see the outline of her black bra, and I throbbed hard, knowing she was about to join me. I slid open the glass door, just as she slid her pants down. "Hey…" She said, her eyes raking over me before she swallowed hard the moment she looked at my cock. I was already hardening under her gaze, I wrapped my hand around my cock, stroking it slowly as I looked at her. "Hey." She licked her li
LEO. ‘You got this.’ Azura’s words when I left were in my mind, the fuck in the shower had been fucking hot and had done far more than relax me. I felt refreshed, and when she had kissed me and told me I would be ok, it just gave me a whole new level of fucking confidence to get this shit over with. The only fucking problem was the smirks from Kiara and Alejandro when we came down. I knew Alejandro’s hearing was good… but I wasn’t sure if that meant soundproof walls… Ah well, he’s a fucking prick, I don’t give a shit. We had left the mansion when Dante motioned to his ride and I raised an eyebrow. "No thanks." I wasn’t going to fucking sit in the back… I walked to my own car, feeling both Rayhan and Dante watching me, and got in, only for Dante to open the back door of the car and got in. "What the actual fuck?" I growled. "What? I'm sitting in the back because I'm the youngest, it's fair right?" He asked, smirking. And the fucking biggest… He couldn’t read minds, could he?
AZURA. "Are you sure you’re going to be ok?" Song asked me. I nodded, Mama had called earlier as well, I knew she was surprised that I was actually going to go see Atlas, but I could tell she was happy. When I told her that Leo and I had figured things out, she smiled and said; "That’s my girl, get that man in line." Goddess, she was a queen. "Yeah totally, he’s just a guy." I said shrugging, "Ok hun, if you’re sure." She replied, giving me a tight hug. I glanced at Kiara when I moved back. "You sure his mother isn’t going to be around?" I asked, my voice sounding resentful despite not meaning to. Her eyes softened, and she nodded. "He doesn’t live with her anymore, and I let him know you were coming." She smiled gently, and I nodded. "Ok." I said, shoving my hands into my pockets as I turned on my heels. "Are you sure you know the way?" "Yeah, I’ll ask someone if I can’t find it." I said before heading for the gates. It was late, but I knew he had work earlier, and if Leo
LEO. The office was tense and even Alejandro was dead serious, any sarcasm was gone as he stood there with arms crossed, watching me coldly. That was his concentrating expression. Azura was sitting on the armrest of the chair I was in, and Kiara told me to remove my shirt. I pulled it off and Azura took it from me, holding it to her chest. I could hear her heart beating violently, although she was trying not to let it get to her. Kiara took a deep breath, a frown of concentration crossing her face as she knelt in front of me. Her eyes blazed purple, and for a split second, I was reminded of the flicker I had seen in Azura’s eyes the other night. Usually, when your wolf comes to the front, if you watch carefully, or in my case, record it and slow down the speed just to observe it, you will see the wolf’s eye colour bleed into yours. What just happened with Kiara’s was like a flame spreading from the bottom of the iris. I was brought out of my thoughts when Kiara placed her hands
AZURA. It was the following afternoon, and we were ready to head back home. Last night when I had thought all hope was gone, I realised I was the answer. Sure, we didn’t know exactly how it would work and I knew Dante wasn’t going to tell me the answer, but at least we knew the main thing and we wouldn’t let the chance pass by. There were less than two weeks until the next full moon and we’d figure it out. Or I'm sure Leo would, and I will just stick to Leo and hope for the best. Last night we didn’t sleep much, he had held me in his arms, stroking my hair and back. It wasn’t sexual but it was so intimate that the emotions I was feeling, were unexplainable. I loved him and as much as that was gushy mushy, I did want to tell him. I just needed to find the right time. “Are these all for me?” Corrado asked in awe as Dante finished loading the trunk with all the toys and clothes that Kiara had gotten for Corrado. The weather was warm, and despite the sun being up, a cool wind was bl
LEO. Shane and Jackie, I didn’t want to fucking believe it. I had failed them both… Kareena, Shane’s mate too… Her life was over too. I could only imagine losing Azura. It would fucking destroy me too. I didn’t fear anything, save losing those that I loved. The last conversation between Jackie and me that took place before we left yesterday flashed before my eyes, and I wish I had a little more time with her… she was always worried about me. How she would have been fucking happy to know that I would be ok. How fucking happy she would have been that I would be healed. Little did we both know she’d die before me… Fucking bastard. Anger flared through me, my eyes blazing as I drove as fast as possible, sending orders through the phone. “…possible breach, there was an explosion on the far left of the pack. Nothing was seen but-” “I want a code red, fucking lockdown right now, have everyone on high alert.” “Alpha Marcel’s got everyone on duty.” Ace replied. “Good, get teams one, t
KAREENA. “Mm?” I ask, my eyes closed. We didn’t sleep, and morning has arrived, but even now, I don’t want to sleep… I’m exhausted, but at some point, we began talking… too exhausted to make love any longer, but neither of us wanted to sleep. For the first time, we were so open; it felt beautiful. This night was beautiful. Goddess, he smells so good. His arm is under my head as we lay naked on the rug on the floor. I feel so damn achy but even now his naked body against mine is messing with me but even more than that, I am content. “Favourite colour?” he murmurs, his fingers combing through my hair soothingly. “White and blue… yours?” “Possibly grey or black.” His lips graze down my shoulder and a soft sigh escapes me. “Your dream?” I ask, my eyes fluttering open and I gaze into his eyes. He’s looking directly at me. His gorgeous green eyes are crystal clear, and I reach up, brushing my fingers through his hair. “To live a life with my sexy mate, my friends who are my family
JAX. I unbuckle my belt, pulling it out as I roll it up in my hands before tossing it aside. Some other day, I’m going to tie her up… She sits up, disobeying me as she drops to her knees, looking up at me. “I want a taste…” she whispers, making me throb hard, and I decide to forgive her this time. Fuck, she’s fine. “But I never said you can stop touching yourself,” I whisper dangerously. “You can punish me later,” she replies sassily, as she unzips my pants. The smell of her arousal is fucking driving me nuts and the way she’s looking at me with those sultry lust-filled eyes makes me want to fuck her hard. “I think I can let it slide this time,” I reply huskily. The moment her hand touches my cock, pleasure shoots through me like a fucking jolt and it’s way fucking better than imagining her stroking me. Fuck, it’s been way too long… and it makes it all the more better that it’s her. She lets go, allowing herself to pull my pants down, and I watch her intently as she pushes
KAREENA. “Real smooth tiger,” I say, rolling my eyes, but no… tell me, what’s on your mind? You seem quiet today,” I ask. There’s something wrong. I see the way he looks down for a moment before he moves back and glances at the kitchen. “Want some coffee?” “Sure,” I say. We walk to the kitchen, and he motions to the table, telling me to sit down. I perch against it, watching him make the coffee. Iced for me. I love how he knows my pattern. After I have just eaten, I’d usually go for iced and late in the night it would be normal. “How did it go up north?” I ask, breaking the silence. He tenses and I frown. For a moment, the craziest thought enters my mind and I close my eyes, almost smiling at how ridiculous that thought was. Why did I suddenly think there was another woman like he was nervous because something happened on his work trip? He isn’t mine for me to even think that way. Sure, that hurts, but I don’t have any claim on him when all I’ve done is keep him at arm’s len
KAREENA. My heart is pounding violently, almost as if it will jump out of my chest, and I turn away from the window. He can see me… Just the thought sends my entire body into a frenzy. I’m nervous, it’s weird how I can feel so but I don’t try to cover myself as I continue to towel my hair. He’s still watching me, his gaze burning into my back and only when I’m done drying myself do I walk away from the window. He wants me… just as I want him… that’s something I can no longer deny. Even if it does feel crazily surreal to me. It is the truth. Tilting my head, I look at the white and nude bustier I had chosen to wear… It’s a little… daring. I pull on some sexy panties before I squeeze into my skinny jeans and put on the top. Ok, so I look like I’m an open invitation saying ‘come get me’, which I kind of am right now. I pull it up over my breast. I pull my brown hair up in a messy yet sexy bun and quickly apply some makeup. Once my nails are painted, I look at the green shade I ha
JAX. Three nights. We were away from the pack for three nights. It was fucking worse than we thought, up here in the Scottish Highlands. There’s no sign of an enemy but this one was possibly the biggest attack if you can call it that. Leaving so many homeless. We had managed to rehouse them and tried to secure the area, or at least hoped it was secured. With no proof or any sign of the enemy, it is hard to pinpoint who or what they are. But something Leo said still stuck in my mind. It’s looking for something or someone. Leo had no proof of that, but if Leo says something, it is most likely true since he has a knack for these things. Alejandro was true to his words, he’s pushing Leo to handle things and I know that despite Leo wanting to remain as only the King in the Shadows, he doesn’t really have a choice but to step out there and do what he needs to. But it also means a lot of responsibility for all of us. Leo as the next King, means that the Sangue Pack will be brought i
JAX. “I…” There’s nothing for her to say. Her heart is pounding, her breasts rising and falling. You don’t get to look like the fucking embodiment of sex itself and then act damn innocent. Fuck, this woman grates on every fucking nerve of mine with her attitude, yet at the same time, I want to pin her up against this wall and fuck her hard… Our bodies are pressed against one another’s, yet there’s one way I can think of to get closer and just the thought of burying myself in her pussy makes me throb hard. I skim over those pouty lips of hers that have always been something I’ve noticed… A comment I made to Shane back when he found out she was his mate returns to me, only now I mean it in such a fucking different way… ‘She’s pretty. She’s got nice lips.’ I remember winking at him teasingly… That was an understatement… no wonder he had smiled the way he had… A flare of possessiveness rushes through me, and Hayden and her dancing return to me. Since she’s got here, she’s been t
KAREENA. “Don’t fucking touch her!” He snarls, the anger in his voice shakes me and I look around, my heart thundering as he punches Hayden across the face. I flinch when I hear something break. “Jax!” Ace grabs him. Fuck, this is my fault. ‘Jax, leave it, I was handling…’ I trail off when he turns his eyes on me. “Yeah, I could clearly see how you were handling it,” he says icily. He pulls free from his friends shoving past them and walks out. Why do I feel so bad? I’m about to go after him when Leo takes hold of my wrist. ‘A fucking word first,” he says quietly through the mind link. Great. Just fucking great. I look the way Jax has gone, spotting Jin and Dan going after him and close my eyes before I take a deep breath. Shit. He looks down at Hayden before he bends down and pulls him to his feet. “Alpha I’m sorry, I was just- they aren’t together I didn’t think-” Hayden is cut off. “Regardless of that shit, you should not have pushed the boundaries she was fucking set
KAREENA. Possessive much? “I won’t be the only woman in a dress tonight, Jax. No one is going to be looking at me.” I shake my head as I make my way over to his car. The moment I went into heat is replaying in my mind and I don’t think being in close proximity to him is wise… I’m checking him out, I’m too aware of his scent and the fact he’s watching me is messing with my head. I don’t want to be a burden to anyone tonight. I reach for the passenger door, only for Jax’s arm to brush mine as he beats me to it and opens the door for me instead. I look over my shoulder at him, my heart hammering when his green eyes dip to my lips. I turn away first, during my heat all I could think about was him... I’m falling… I know that… and it terrifies me. “Thanks,” I say, allowing him to open the door, for a moment he places his hand on my waist sending a ripple of pleasure through me. Shit… It’s different, it’s not just the bond. I turn suddenly, totally miscalculating just how close h
KAREENA. He nuzzles his nose into my neck, sending sizzling pleasure through me. Oh, fuck, he smells so good and feels even better…. The bond mixed with the heat is messing with his head and as much as his touch is like a cooling balm to my burning skin, I can’t take advantage of him… We have never been in each other’s presence in my moments of heat, but now… now he’s here and my body craves for him, far more than I expected. I want him to fuck me right here and right now, but I’m terrified. I gasp as another bout of pain rips through me and if he was not holding me, I’d fall to the ground. One of his hands is still tangled in my hair, the other runs up my back before it runs down my back and grabs my ass squeezing it. Pleasure jolts through me and I almost moan loudly. He pulls me closer as if he wants to feel every part of me against him, and I can feel his hard shaft against my stomach. “Fuck,” I moan, running my hand down his stomach. His scent and the heat of his body a