*Content Warning: Violence of a sexual nature is depicted in this chapter and may be triggering for some readers.*Ethan’s calloused hand grip disappeared from my cheek. Panic spread through me as he shuffled behind me. My heartbeat pounded in my hears and I clenched the bed sheets. I jerked wildly in an attempt to break free. Smack. Ethan’s palm comes down on my backside and I cry out in surprise. His hand grips my hip and lifts my me up until I’m on my knees.“Get the fuck off of me!”Ethan releases my hands but before I can try and crawl away he grabs a bunch of my hair and holds me down. I cry out in pain and fight against him as he pushes himself against my backside. My eyes find the night sky outside my window and I’m reminded of all the nights I spent here with him. As much as I don’t want to think of him while I’m here with Ethan, I can’t help it. I pray it doesn’t taint the memory, but I need something, anything. Maybe if I just think of him I can get through this.“You’ll ta
*Content Warning: Violence of a sexual nature is depicted in this chapter and may be triggering for some readers.*My fingers trembled as I glared down my nose at Ethan. This false sense of power flows through my body and I imagine all the ways I would love to end him. His slimy hands slid up my thighs and rested on my hips as I straddled him. His hardness jerks against my backside and bile rushes to my mouth. I swallowed it down and lower my hands. They glide down my body and his eyes tracked the movement.Mechanically, I ground my hips and when I knew he was entranced I lowered myself. His eyes flickered to my face before lowering back to where my body lifted up off of his. While he was distracted I extended my claws slowly.After I prayed to the Moon Goddess for strength and agility as I drove my claws toward his chest. They pierced skin and he roared. My hand sunk an inch into his flesh and I could taste freedom on the tip of my tongue. His hands gripped both of my wrists and I lo
ShaneAs I forced one foot in front of the other the cold night air kissed at my own wounds. It tickled and a shiver went down my spine. I couldn’t feel anything and that probably wasn’t good, but I couldn’t find it in me to care. The material of my shirt clung to the skin on my back. The more steps I took the colder my heart grew. I knew this was the best I could do right now, but it didn’t make it any easier.Fog billowed out of my mouth with each haggard breath. I walked between the slave quarters hidden in the shadows of the night. My fingers dragged along the side of the house before I rounded the corner. I strode across the deck in two strides and threw open the door. Mavy screamed and her body automatically went into defense mode. I closed the door behind me and she was up on her feet. She darted across the room to me and threw her arms around me. I grimaced as her hands dug into the back of my neck.“What is this?” Mavy said.Her hands dropped and her eyes widened in horror as
AdeaThe rooster crowing announced the start of a new day. My eyes flew open and the bed dipped as Ethan got up. I got a look at his backside and my mouth went dry. I stayed still in hopes that he would leave me alone. As his footsteps retreated I let out a quiet sigh of relief. There was a knock at the door and I watched in horror as he walked butt naked to open it. I pulled the sheets up to my chin to cover my body as two servants walked in with platters in hand.One warriors stood by the door and told them to get to it. The maids bowed to Ethan and when they looked up their eyes widened at seeing his nakedness. The room was a mess and I don’t think anyone should be walking through it, but what I thought didn’t matter here. It never did. The servants bowed their heads and kept their eyes on the floor as they walked through the carnage that was my room.I balled my hand into a fist as I watched them tiptoe and step over debris left over from Ethan’s show of force last night. I blocke
The silence in the room was suffocating. It felt as if I were in a room on fire and I was forced to sit still. I had to pretend I wasn’t afraid and play the game of survival with the man who claimed me as his. I was forced to ignore the way my heart cried out for the man he mentioned. I had to act as if I hadn’t thought about jumping to my death just a few moments before.“That’s not why I asked. I’ve never left the pack without my father and sister by my side. This agreement, this change is still new to me and will take some time for me to get used to,” I said.“You have all the time in the world to get used to it. This is your life now.”He reminded me as if I needed the reminder that I was his. It was if I hadn’t been told that for almost my entire life. Because I needed to be told after we announced it to the pack and all the packs in attendance. It was like I wasn’t there last night for the entire time he forced himself on me.“I know very well that this is my life now,” I said.
Fuck yes.“Fuck you and fuck your tiny little cock, Ethan!” I screamed as I jumped to my feet.I knew my actions would have consequences but fuck it felt good. I threw my head back and laughed hysterically. I probably looked insane but maybe I was. Ethan doesn’t know me or anything about me. He can say whatever he liked but he was a fool if he thought I would just lay down and take his abuse.“You’re going to regret this,” Ethan groaned.“Oh, baby. You’re wrong. You’re so fucking wrong. I’ll never regret that,” I laughed.He lifted his chin to glare up at me and I smiled down my nose at him. Goddess, I felt so strong. I stood here and soaked in the feeling of having him on his knees in front of me. I got a sick sense of satisfaction as I looked at the pain in his eyes.“You will,” Ethan promised.“I need you to hear me out. I will fight you tooth and nail every time you try and touch me. I won’t just take it. I will make your life a living hell. Whatever you do to me I’ll double it. I
The door opened with a creak and one of the warriors made his way in first. He completed ignored me but bowed low to Ethan. I wasn’t sure if I cared anymore about the lack of consideration anyone in this pack showed me. Once he stepped aside he motioned for someone else to come in. I waited anxiously as the guest stepped forward. A flowing long red dress led up to a trimmed waist, lifted breasts, and a long loose braid as my sister walked into the room. Her head was held high while she eyed the chaos that littered the floor. Her eyebrow arched in question as her gaze darted across the room, over the bed, and finally rested on the two of us seated by the window.What was she doing here?“Good morning, Alpha Ethan,” Ava said.She curtsied and bowed her head low. I looked back and forth between the two of them. The guard cleared his throat, bowed, and made his way back to his assigned post. When the door closed Ethan glanced at her before his focus returned to me. I shook my head and loo
The turning of wheels on gravel fill the air as three carriages pulled up in front of the pack house. My father stood by the front door with Ava by his side. Ethan stood to my Father’s let and I by his side. My clothes had been packed this morning and the servants had them ready to be loaded. The warriors lined stood in two parallel lines starting at the foot of the stairs and ending at the bottom of the lane where the carriage would stop. Dread filled me as the carriages came to a stop one by one.“Alpha Ethan, it has been an honor to have you. My daughter will serve you well. I hope to hear good news soon,” father said.Ava choked on air and rolled my eyes. I hated that the laws of man worked against my favor. My only use in this world was to spread my legs and bare children. I did find a small bit of satisfaction knowing my sister was hurt by this. It was the only thing I could hold onto.It was the only thing that could come close to distracting me from what was happening. I could
Shane’s words are a shock to my system. Silence stretches between us, and I don’t know how long we sit there. I watched as he ran his lips against my knuckles before kissing the back of my hand. I can’t keep my eyes off of him, and as I stare at the side of his face, anger bubbles inside of me.What the hell is he thinking?Unlike the night I met him in this life, there’s no hate there. Shane emits love and patience, and if I hadn’t already spent the time that I had with him, I would have thought I was dreaming. His lashes are unfairly curled, his nose sharp, and as he straightens, I sigh as he runs his fingers through his hair. I don’t need memories of my past life to know that’s always been my favorite thing.Shane’s walls have come crumbling down, and now that I’ve got the man I love marked, and in bed with me, I can’t help but wonder why the fuck he’s here. His eyes meet mine and the corner of his lip pulls back until he flashes me with that panty-dropping smirk. Meanwhile, I’m st
Shadow ~ LivingstonCry ~ Benson BooneAdeaSilence. Absolute silence. I couldn’t even hear his breathing. One glance at his chest proved he hadn’t taken a breath since the words left my mouth. I waited for his answer, but his next breath was all I got before he lifted me up. Supporting my weight, he turned and walked to the sectional. With him leaning back, it felt good being in his arms for this conversation.“Of all the things you could ask…”“You said you’d answer anything,” I reminded.“I did.”“But not this?” I asked curiously.“I will. Just… give me a minute.”“Okay,” I breathed.Lowering my gaze, I gave him a second. My fingers danced along his defined abs as I waited. His chest rose and fell and I glanced up as he ran his hand through his hair. My favorite curl rebelliously dropping back into place on his forehead. His jaw ticked, and I wondered if it was that big of a deal for him to appear, what I would call, pissed.“You had come to stay with me. When I heard you were home
AdeaShane’s heat vibrated against mine. He fit perfectly. Everything had been going so well and now it felt like the ground beneath our feet was shaking. My natural instinct was to look at his lips, to reach out for him, to beg him to make it go away like he had in the truck on the way here. But the time for running had past, and this was a hurtle I couldn’t avoid.There was nothing that could make me feel better about this situation. Images of Shane fucking a multitude of faceless, hot, nameless women flashed one after the other through my mind. No one could make me question my self worth, but when it came to him, Goddess, it was impossible to see how I could ever be enough. Beka walking into the space that’s supposed to be mine set flame to the gasoline that lay at our feet. But, of course, instead of making it better, Shane outright admitted he’d been with women. I wanted to laugh. Knowing he’d probably never turned anyone down until today left a bitter taste in my mouth. It didn’
As soon as I came from the high Shane gave me, the anger came flooding back. And the bastard had the audacity to smile. I don’t know how he did it, but he saw everything. Well, I guess if we’d live multiple lives, he’d know everything about me. I didn’t understand why he could remember, while I couldn’t. His smirk turned into a shit-eating grin, pulling at both corners of his mouth, and my stomach flip-flopped. My pussy still spasmed in the aftermath of my orgasm, but Shane dropped his forehead to mine and laughed. I pushed against his chest, but with a twist of the wrist; I moaned and jerked against him. His shirt was soaked, and I spat it out. It was warm and wet where it fell against my thigh.Bastard.“What’s so fucking funny?” I snapped. Quickly, I swiped at the drool on my chin. The two parts of me waged a war; the one that loved him and the one that resented him. One second I was gushing for him and the next I wanted to punch the ass. His shoulders shook as he pulled his fingers
Shane’s eyes held mine and I tracked the movement of his tongue as it slid along his bottom lip. His head dipped as he lowered himself, as if he couldn’t get close enough. And I watched as he ran his hard, flat tongue up my spread lips. I fought the urge to close my eyes and throw my head back. The need to revel in the pleasure Shane gave me was strong, but I couldn’t. His eyes darkened as he closed his mouth and his throat bobbed. And I was thankful I kept my eyes on him. His lashes fluttered as he savored my taste. Shane was more beautiful than the paintings hanging on the wall. He was a work of art and I could stare at him for hours, days, weeks; however long I could.“More,” I demanded.A rumbling sound sent goosebumps down my arms. My lips parted as his mouth opened and his pink tongue darted out. My thighs shook as I watched it flick over my clit. I widened my legs; needy for more, so much more. My fingers curled against his scalp and I pulled on his hair. Willing him to give me
Aphrodite ~ Sam ShortInstinct told me I needed to protect myself. The need to wrap my arms around myself was strong, but Shane was everywhere. He lifted me and I wrapped my legs around his waist. My hands rested on his chest. He pressed a kiss to my hair, my forehead, my nose. Even as I wanted to escape this wretched feeling in my chest, I couldn’t help but burrow closer. My lashes fluttering to a close as he murmured my name. I swallowed the lump in my throat and let my hands fall as he placed me on the table.The sweet happiness that made me so giddy I ran from him was gone. And in its place a small hole. Pettiness, anger, and jealousy clawed at my chest. His shirt had ridden up less than an inch more and I would be on full display. My gaze trailed up the ridges and dips of his abdomen. Beneath the light, I noticed the light markings of scars on the back of his biceps and arms. Muscles turned to broad shoulders, but my gaze locked on my mark.Shane is mine.Always has been.Always
Go to Hell ~ LetdownAdeaThe silence was deafening. It was so still, you could hear a pin drop. Just an arm’s length away, his slow breaths filled the silence as Shane hovered behind me. I refused to look at him just yet. My emotions waged war within me. Did I want to yell or cry? I needed a moment. Closing my eyes, I took several deep breaths, trying and failing to calm myself down.Breathe in.1…2…3…4…Hold.1…2…3…4…Exhale.1…2…3…4…The damn breathing thing thing wasn’t working. Back when Gabe and I first came here, he taught me this breathing technique to help with my panic attacks. Instead of pushing thoughts of him away, it did the opposite. Every time I inhaled, I got lungfuls of Shane, his presence surrounded me. Demolishing the wall of safety I tried so hard to build up. As if he heard the wall come tumbling down, he stepped closer. The heat came off of him in waves, cutting through the short distance and caressed me. It was so hard to be mad at him, but my mind and
My skin heated, and it felt as if my blood were boiling. I don’t know which part I was more angry about. This woman being here in my space, the supposed plan to remove her from the premises, or the way Shane called her name. Was it a nickname? Maybe it was all the above that truly pissed me off. My gaze locked with Gabe’s and I gave him the ‘Am I the only one insane here?’ look, but he just shook his head reassuringly. So either I wasn’t, or the two of us were both equally crazy. Turning my focus back to Beka, I waited impatiently for what she’d say. My lip curled as she softened her eyes and pouted.“When you didn’t come back, I was worried. On top of that, you didn’t answer any of my texts.” She hunched her shoulders, making herself appear smaller. We’re taught this at a young age to show an aggressive male we were weak and meant no harm. My skin crawled as she leaned into him, invading his space. I bit back the whine in my throat as my insecure thoughts swirled through my mind.Is s
I am not okay ~ Jelly RollAdeaKorra caught her scent before I could, and she was seething. Alarm bells were going off. There was a female in our mate’s suite. I didn’t know when it happened, but we had claimed not only Shane, but this area as ours. Only those we allowed were permitted to be here, and this woman wasn’t supposed to be here. My wolf snarled and snapped her fierce jaws at the uninvited guest. Normally, I can keep her under control, but right now, it felt like we were one and the same.Her anger, her hate, her pain, her need to draw blood—all of it was mine.My eyes trailed up from her red Jimmy Choos, along her thin yet muscular legs, to the white skirt that left nothing to the imagination, past her breasts that were barely covered by an uncountable number of diamonds. Red-kissed lips with a perfect cupid’s bow jutted out in a pout that matched her heels, blue eyes that instantly zoned in on Shane, and too-straight princess blonde hair flowed down her back.Still, she wo