Our bodies molded together as if we had never spent a moment apart—our lips belonged to one another.
I knew it was wrong with Asher not being gone long, but I have never felt more sure in my life about something besides Zadie.
I never felt this way with Asher. Maybe the mate bond between werewolves wasn't as strong as a Lycan mate bond. I remember Zade saying that at the airport in Russia. That has to be it.
Maybe my wolf was mated with Asher, but I, in human form, was mated with Zade. That could be why Raven and I don't see eye to eye half the time. We have different mates. No wonder she constantly argues with me about Zade.
Geez, Paisley, this is not the time to think about all this nonsense when you have an incredibly sexy Lycan making out with you.
I focused back on the task at hand. Mission bang, my mate, is in order.
My hands found every crease of his athletic frame. M
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My insides gagged at the thought Nico wanted me. "Well, that is just gross," I said like there was a disgusting taste in my mouth. Nico snatched me up by my throat and forced me against the wall. "You will do as I say, or I kill your daughter and lover boy over there while he's sleeping," He sneered. I knew I had no choice but to give him what he wanted. "If you let my daughter stay here with Zade, I will do whatever you want," I negotiated. Nico glanced down as if he was thinking it over, then looked me over slowly with his eyes stopping at my lips. He traced his thumb over my bottom lip as he glanced at my breast lustfully. "Fine, but I don't want any of your family looking for you. If they do, all I have to do is call on my watchers to take out your daughter. "They won't just please let me see my daughter one last time," I begged. He let go of me and backed away. Nico then snapped his fingers for the goon douchebag to grab Zadie. Th
*WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT!* I struggled to get away from Nico as he dragged me over to the bed and tossed me down violently, crawling on top of me. "Don't fight it," He growled, prying my legs open with his knee and placing his pelvis against my core. I knew giving in would be better, but I wasn't ready to stoop so low. I felt like a sex slave, and my soul was breaking at the thought of having sex with someone other than Zade. If I ever escaped, would Zade reject me? Would I be untouchable after this? My thoughts ran wild. Nico ripped my shirt in half. My bare breast out for him to see. His eyes turned black as if his Lycan was fighting to stay at bay. Humiliated, I covered my eyes as Nico took one of my nipples in his mouth like a savage. "I have waited for this moment for so long," Nico declared with a deeper, more intense voice like his inner Lycan was taking over. I said nothing, only laid there, st
My body jolted awake, sweat dripping down the side of my cheeks. My hair was damp. My breath was heavy, and my heart raced.It was always the same nightmare every day. I dreamed that I killed the guard and got away, but all I did after what he did to me was lay there like a coward.I went into a depression. I didn’t want to eat anything nor move from the couch. Not even to take a shower, I could care less what I smelled like or looked like for this man.It had been three weeks since Nico took away any right for me to have control over my own body. He comes in here and sniffs me every day. I don’t know if that’s the Lycan way for a pregnancy test or what? But it’s fucking creepy, and I was sick of seeing his face every day.My thoughts were i
Even though I knew this meant that Nico would try and kill my baby because it wasn't his, I felt relief knowing that it was Zade’s. I just had to try and get out of here. But without my powers or my wolf, it wasn't going to be easy. Weeks later, surprisingly, Nico hasn't tried to kill the baby, which I'm guessing he hasn't found a strong enough medicine to do so. With the baby being Lycan, witch, and wolf, it may be impossible. Early morning and the birds chirp outside the window. I stretch my arms out and feel a flutter in my stomach. Excitement overwhelmed me. The baby was moving, I never it felt before, and it was moving anxiously, which was weird. Then all of a sudden, I can hear Zade’s voice like he's outside my window. I thought I must be dreaming. I can't really be awake. There's no way I could be hearing his voice. I hurried to my feet, looking out the window, but no one was there. But that is w
ZADE POV "PAIS, NOO!" I shouted. My heart crushed as I saw Paisley's petite frame collapse on the floor, and there stood Nico with his all too familiar smirk that I was ready to rip off. Nico shrugged. "If I can't have her, then no one can," He sneered. "You're dead," I boomed, rushing at him full force. Nico braced himself for our encounter, but I had so much rage I slammed into him with such force we blew through the brick fireplace into the next room. I heard Malachi and Hunter enter and shout Paisley's name with fear. Nico threw a right hook into my jaw with my distraction, knocking me back."Ha, you always were the weak link between your brother's. Why do you think Gabe was
My eyes fluttered open, and as my vision finally focused, Zadie’s sweet face stared lovingly at me. Her tiny hands cupped my cheek. “Mommy!” Her voice squeaked in excitement. Were my eyes deceiving me? Was I hallucinating? Terrified that this was only a dream and I would soon wake up back in the room on the couch. I hurried to my feet, wrapping my arms around Zadie, praying it wasn’t a dream. “Pais?!” Zade said behind me. Facing him, I glanced between the two, and tears filled my eyes. “Am I really here?” I asked, not quite sure I believed it. Zadie grabbed my hand, bringing my attention back to her. “Yes, mommy,” She giggled.” You’re silly.” “Oh, thank God!” I sobbed, falling to my knees, and Zadie sat on my lap, cuddling into me. Zade walked over, sitting on the floor next to me, and embraced the both of us. “Oh lord.” my mother said and turned back towards the hall, yelling. “SHE’S AWAKE!” Instantly it was like a herd of elephants trampled up the stairs. First, Hunter, dad
With Nico out of the way and my business opening soon, life seemed to be getting back on track, except... I still felt the pain of being separated from Zade, and now that I was full Lycan, it hurt more than werewolf bonds. It was a constant reminder that he wasn't there. Every time I would walk past a stranger, I’d see Zade's face, or at dinner, Zadie would talk about her day with him, and my heart felt empty. I also thought about Asher. He may have betrayed me, but I never wanted it to end the way it did. I grew up with him. He was always a part of my life; he was my childhood friend. Asher was sweet at first. But later, he had a lot of resentment towards me. He always showed Zadie love, but I could sense deep down he had resentment towards her too. My family can't grasp why I've needed to take this time for myself but what they don't realize is I have g
I stared blankly at the woman before me. "Um, I'm sorry, did you say, sister?" I thought things between Zade and I were going better, but it seems he still had secrets that he felt he couldn't tell me. "Yes, I'm his sister." I looked at her suspiciously. "I didn't know Zade had any siblings." Before Chantelle could answer, the doorbell chimed again, and Zade walked in with Zadie in tow, when his eyes fell on the woman standing before me, he froze, placing Zadie behind his back. “Zade, long time no see. How many years has it been now?" Chantelle said, smiling. "What the hell are you doing here?" Zade sneered, eyeing me as if he was calling me over to him. Slowly, I moved towards him, and his sister watched from the corner of her eye. "What? You don't trust me?" She looked hurt by his reaction. "No, not particularly," Zade affirmed harshly. Chantelle narrowed her eyes at Zadie, who stood peeking around Zade curiously. "You will have two children?" her eyes crinkled as she smiled
As we made our way through the darkening woods, I couldn't shake the feeling that something fundamental had shifted. The uneasy truce between us seemed to crumble, along with the old ways the witch had mentioned. I could feel Lux's anger radiating off him in waves, his body tense as he moved ahead of me through the trees."Lux," I called out softly, trying to bridge the growing chasm between us. "We need to talk about this. About what she said..."He whirled around, his eyes flashing with barely contained fury. "There's nothing to talk about, Zadie. You heard her. We have three days to make an impossible choice."I took a step closer, ignoring the way he flinched at my proximity. "I know what she means."Lux stood there, arms folded, with irritation written all over his face. "So, what does she want?"“Me.”He seemed taken aback. “What do you mean?”I reminded Lux, "You already know that I'm a witch. My grandmother was a powerful hybrid hunted by her covenant. Sukie, my ancestor, cast
As the sun sank below the horizon, casting an orange and pink glow across the sky, it was time for me to meet Lux for our border patrol. The crisp evening air filled my lungs as I walked towards our rendezvous point, determination coursing through my veins. This was my chance to prove myself, to show Lux what I was truly capable of. The moon hung low in the sky, like a giant silver coin, casting its ethereal light over the land. As I approached Lux, standing tall and confident in his black jeans and black sleeveless shirt, I felt a surge of adrenaline. This was it - my moment to shine on this important mission."Someone’s eager," I joked, stopping next to Lux, who was leaning against a tree and shaking his head before gazing out into the forest.Suddenly, a bone-chilling howl pierced the air, followed by the sound of snapping branches and thundering footsteps. Lux's eyes widened, his body tensing as he pushed off the tree. "Rogues," he growled, his voice low and dangerous.Without hes
It had been a couple of months since I was appointed as the first female alpha of Aberdeen. And, to put it lightly, my beta was causing me major headaches. He constantly ridiculed me and made it difficult for me to get him to do anything I needed. It didn’t help that his entire family supported him and resented the fact that I was now in charge.As I paced in my office, the weight of leadership pressed down on me like a physical force. Every decision I made felt scrutinized, every order questioned. I caught glimpses of whispered conversations that fell silent as I approached, saw the barely concealed sneers on faces that should have shown respect.My beta, Lux, was the worst of them all. Just yesterday, he'd openly challenged me during a pack meeting, his voice dripping with disdain as he questioned my strategy for expanding our territory. The memory of it made my blood boil, my inner wolf snarling for dominance.But beneath the anger, a seed of doubt took root. Was I truly fit to lea
My heart raced as the plane landed at Aberdeen airport, knowing that my mother's family would be waiting for us with disapproving glares the second we stepped onto Aberdeen territory. They resented her for leaving to become queen of the Lycans. Uncle Hunter, in particular, held a deep grudge against my dad for taking his sister away and leaving him to deal with pack responsibilities alongside our grandfather. He used to adore my father as a child, but as he grew older, his hate only intensified.After retrieving our baggage from the carousel, we walked towards the limousine waiting curbside at the airport. My parents were the first to enter, followed by my siblings Marcus and Ashton. I paused outside the car, taking in the gloomy sky above, thick with humidity - an uncommon sight in Aberdeen. Wolves were connected to the earth, so it was no surprise that even the elements seemed to mourn my grandparents' passing.“Zadie?” Dad poked his head out. “Come on.”I forcefully looked away from
Chapter 1 The Bad NewsYears had flown by since Ashton’s birth. Soon, he would come of age and take his rightful place as the Lycan king once our father stepped down from the throne. However, that seemed like a distant future; my brother was still young, and it was common for rulers to reign for centuries among Lycans. According to tradition, I was supposed to marry my father’s right-hand man, Theo, which worked well since we were already in a relationship. But deep inside, I knew I possessed powers meant for something greater than just being a wife and mother. Unfortunately, as a woman, I couldn’t rule the Lycans even though I was the oldest child; that honor would be bestowed upon Ashton with Marcus as his second-in-command.“Zadie?” Theo’s voice resonated from the hallway, and the door creaked open. He poked his head inside, trying to catch a glimpse of me.“Yes?” I glanced back at him in the doorway. “Your father called. He would like you to be at the palace. He stated it was urg
~Paisley~ My water broke, and the contractions were coming in fast. Zade carried me out of the packhouse, rushing toward the car, but I knew there was no time. The baby was coming now. “Zade, it can’t wait,” I urged. "The contractions are coming on strong,” I added, my features filled with fear for my unborn child. “Zade?” My mother called behind us. He turned. His grip was tight on me as he looked at my mother, with an expression that begged for help. He was terrified. “Bring her upstairs. I’ll prepare everything,” she said, gesturing for him to take me toward the main bedroom. There was no hesitation on his part; he rushed past all the guests into the house at the speed of light. He kicked the door open and laid me on the king-size bed and kneeled next to me, gripping my hand in his. “It will be okay, Pais,” He reassured me. My fingers felt along his jaw, and I smiled, but I knew it wouldn’t be okay. I could feel it deep down, and I didn’t have the heart to tell him, nor did I w
~Paisley~ Soft tears tread on the edge of falling down my cheeks as Asher's face appeared on the screen. In the background are the pictures of us displayed on the walls of his office. "Paisley, if you're watching this, I'm gone, but I couldn't let you think I stopped loving you. We had our problems but not once has my love for you faded. Sure, Zade was a tough competitor, but I knew you better than anyone. I guess that gave me the upper hand in at least the friend department," Asher paused while he glanced down before continuing. "I've done some things I'm not proud of, and I deeply regret them. I trusted someone over you, and that was a big mistake. I'm sorry," Asher looked back at the camera. "Maybe in a different life, we would have been able to live happily, but it just wasn't meant
Seven years ago ~ Zade ~ In the woods, I sat watching, waiting for a sign she was okay. Was she happy? It had been months since I last saw Pais. I woke up alone in a stranger's home with no recollection of what happened or who I was until one day, my memories of her came flooding back out of the blue. The urge to be with her was tough. I knew most likely she had moved on with her other mate, but a piece of me couldn't just let go. As I watch outside the Aberdeen packhouse, it's full of visitors. What was going on? I thought. Then like a slap in the face, I saw her in a white gown fit for a princess, and as she turned my way, as if she could sense me, her protruding belly came into view, and I knew right then I couldn't disrupt her life. I spent the next year like a creeper, stalking the woods outside Paisley's house in Cody. I watched Paisley turn from a young girl t
~Paisley~At an appointment for the baby, I sat waiting for the doctor while Zade looked at me in awe. It was a bit awkward. "What weirdo?" I said, laughing.His smirk that could make any girl swoon appeared, making my lady parts ache. "Nothing, baby mama," Zade lifted a brow.Lately, I have been a total horn dog. I mean, Zade and I haven't slept together since that night, but these hormones made me want to jump him right in the doctor's office.I swallowed, biting my lower lip while my eyes racked over his well-structured frame. He looked so good in his black jeans and grey t-shirt. His tatted arms were visible for my eyes to drool over. I mean, what's the use of having a Lycan mate if you couldn't have wet dreams about him?"Pais, you alright?" Zade used his thumb to motion to wipe the corner of my mouth. "You got some drool hanging," He laughed, and I sent him an icy glare.It always pissed me off when he caught me