André's POVI saw the way her eyes rippled, and I slowly released the grip on her face.I wanted to just swoop on her lips angrily and kiss my anger away.I wasn't angry at her but at that bastard that she had stayed with.Did I trust him?No.I knew men. I knew how low they could sometimes stoop, especially for someone as beautiful as my mate. I was scared to lose her, and I didn't want anyone to take advantage of her. There was no way that I could believe that he had stayed this entire time with Olivia and not have thoughts about having her in his bed or about making...No. Even the thoughts made me even more angry.I slowly let go of her, and there was a brief silence in the room."Don't talk about another man in front of me, Olivia."I watched her face twist funnily. I could tell that she knew I was jealous, but every effort she made to pacify me only gave me more reasons to worry. "André, he is not another man. He is a 'friend' —a friend who happens to be a lot more supportive o
Olivia's POV“Don’t cross the line, Olivia,” he warned with a low growl. I saw the disappointment in his eyes. I felt guilt stab at my heart, but pride consumed me and didn't allow me to make amends."The most important person in the world to me has always been my father. He did everything for me. He was there for me when Nicole ran away to leech off you. You are my mate, and if you can't support me in trying my best to repay him for all that he had done for me while he was alive, then I don't see what we should be together."The words tumbled out of my mouth like water from a waterfall. His expression was so raw and full of pain, and I could feel his anger burning hot.I wanted to say, 'I was sorry' or, 'I had made a mistake, ' but something held the words in my throat."This relationship of ours can't stand if you can't support the things and people that I care about. I can't just be there for you anytime you want to blow off steam and relieve yourself of sexual tension. I'm not you
Olivia's POVI could not speak. My words were silenced, and all I could feel was my body slowly giving in to his touch.I tried to stop myself. I tried to resist the way he made me feel weak and vulnerable, the way he made a claim to my body every time he touched me.I didn't want to give him the satisfaction of listening to my moans every time his hands went up my thigh.But I couldn't stop myself. I couldn't stop myself from groaning every time his fingers teased my skin. I felt his fingers grip my skin, and I felt a ripple of pleasure.Why couldn't I control myself around him? Why did my barriers shatter every time I was near him? Was I really that pathetic? His fingers played with my body. I could feel them writing his name on my skin. His voice filled my ears with an enchanting and seductive timbre. “You are mine, Olivia. Only mine."His fingers dipped inside of me, and my juices slushed as I felt them run down my legs.I gripped the sheets and tried to get away from the crippl
Olivia's POV I felt my energy skyrocketing. I heard Nima giggle out in my head."Finally! I thought you were going to be a sissy little pushover and let him tell you what to do."I scoffed and continued to pin André on the bed. The raw energy flooding through me was amazing. I felt so alive.I felt him struggle a bit, but my grip was firm. I felt something slipping out of me. I couldn't tell what it was, but it was something subtle.I sniffed the room and smelt it—my scent. It filled the room and doused the air like strong, enticing perfume. I had never been able to smell it, but now I understood why I always drew my attention to myself. It was powerful, and I could only imagine how André was coping. I turned my attention back to André and saw him looking at me with wide eyes."Olivia? Are you alright?"I saw the bewilderment shimmer in his green eyes. The disbelief on his face was one I was going to cherish for a long time."Olivia? Are you okay?"I didn't answer his question and i
Olivia's POVI felt tears well up in my eyes. What was I even doing? What prompted me to say the things I said earlier? Was that how I really felt about our relationship? I was ashamed and tried to look away, but his palm cupped my cheek and kept my eyes fixed on him."There is nothing to be sad about, Olivia. I understand that you are grown and need to make decisions for yourself. I understand that sometimes I can be overwhelming and possessive, but it's because I care about you. And I promise you that I will do anything and everything that I can for you."I felt my words being choked by tears."André, I...""Olivia, I will follow you to the ends of the earth if I have to, as long as it makes you happy. But your decision to go to Elvis Pine is risky, and all I was saying is that we shouldn't go there without having a plan and having security measures put in place."He pulled my face gently and pressed my forehead on his."I lost you once. I am not going to lose you again. Please, Ol
André's POVI watched as Olivia slept peacefully. The day had been far spent. I was hoping we would get to the pack, but a lot of things had happened, and we were still in bed.I watched her sleep, eager to stroke her face and push away the stray lock of hair that fell over her left eye.Soon, I heard her groan, and she stirred gently. I watched as she opened her eyes and looked around."Hello, beautiful."Her face beamed with a smile, and her cheeks gently filled with colour."How long was I asleep?"I walked up to her and sat beside her, finally getting the opportunity to play with her hair."Not too long. I didn't want to wake you up. You looked so tranquil."Her eyes were washed all over my face, and each glance was filled with love. "Aren't we going back home? I know you wanted to leave early. I'm sorry that I delayed and...""Shhhhh. It's fine–"I hushed her silently and sealed her lips with a soft kiss."–I asked the men to grab your bags and take them to the car. I would like
Olivia's POV I was still in bed when André came in with an armload of bags. I sat up in alarm and watched him drop the bags on the table."André, I thought you were just going to find a few and not the entire store..."He silenced my complaints with a kiss, and when he pulled away, I could feel my face filling with colour."You are my woman, and if I could buy the world for you, I would. Now hurry up and get ready. We wouldn't want to keep everyone waiting."I wanted to speak. I wanted to protest still, but my tongue was stuck to the roof of my mouth. Why did he always have to do this to me?I exhaled and got out of bed. I felt his eyes on my body as I grabbed the towel and slipped into the bathroom. I had a quick shower, and when I got out, I was surprised to see André sitting on the bed. On his lap was a dress that he had picked out for me."André, what are you doing?""If I am going to take my woman to see another man, I would like him to know that I can take care of her by myself
André's POVMy lips turned down at the corners, and my brows knitted. I was unhappy with the attention my kitten was showing a random stranger.I accessed him. Was there really anything to be worried about? He was good-looking, and he looked reasonable and responsible, but that was probably all a guise.The biggest crime masterminds were the ones in a tie. I watched their entire interaction with tension and loathing. My body tightened uncomfortably when she hugged him.I saw his golden eyes feed on her body as she talked and apologised to him. Why was she acting like that around him? I didn't like how much she cared about him. I wanted to stop her. I wanted to go there, grab her, and tell her that she could only fuss over me like that.I watched his eyes beam slightly. I could tell that he was relishing the attention he was getting from her.Fuck! He was getting too comfortable. His looks all over her signalled greed and desire. I knew it. There was something off about him. He wasn'
Hannah's POV Epilogue. I sat outside at the picnic table with the gentle wind whipping through my hair. It felt wonderful.Autumn was drawing close, and the leaves on the trees were already turning a beautiful orange.I heard the giggles of children playing. I smiled warmly.My children.Jasper ran around, and his little sister chased after him. Their delightful giggles filled the air and brought smiles to my face.“Jasper, be careful. Your sister might not be able to keep you with you." He slowed down a little bit and his sister caught up with him. He embraced her and she smiled and played with his hair.“Hello, beautiful." I felt two big, strong arms wrap around me, and I was enveloped with warmth and love.I raised my head, and a kiss was gently planted on my lips.André lowered himself beside me, and we watched our beautiful children prance around the garden.“It's getting a bit chilly. You should come inside." André ran his hand seductively over mine. I bit my lower lip and
Olivia's POV"This isn't going to be too tight around my stomach, is it? I want the baby to be comfortable.”The maids shook their heads and continued to fuss over the dress.“You look beautiful, Luna Olivia. I am sure the Alpha is going to love it.”I was nervous as they put the finishing touches on the dress.“All done.”They stepped away, and I twirled in the mirror. The dress was beautiful, embroidered with intricate silk moon designs that were trimmed in gold.“The Alpha also asked me to give this to you as a gift.”One of the maids stepped forward with a beautiful velvet box in her hands.I took it from her, and my hands trembled slightly.I opened the box, and inside it was a beautiful gold necklace with a jeweled pendant. The maids all squealed in delight, and one of them offered to fasten it around my neck.I touched it gently as the maid fastened it, and I could feel my heart swelling with love for André. It wasn't difficult to tell that the necklace was very expensive.“Lu
Olivia’s POVDear André,If you are getting this, I am probably in jail or maybe on the brink of death. I got my idiot step-brother to write this. God, I hate the bastard.I don't know how long before they decide that it's time to end my life but I've been doing a lot thinking and I regret what I did.As I sit here in this cell, all I can think about are the good times we had. The laughs, the jokes. I can't believe I threw that all away because I wanted a throne that would never be given to me.I sit here and all I can think about is Amelia. Her beautiful face, her soft breasts, her sweet kisses. What I wouldn't give to be with her at this moment. It is now I realize that she is everything I needed.It is crazy how the stench of death makes one ponder about his life and truly appreciate the things we have. Tell her that I love her, that I have always loved her. I wanted the best for her but now, I will never taste her lips again.Apologize to Olivia for me. I planned to take her as a
Olivia's POVThe mansion was a hive of activity. I stood at the door and watched André. He had barely gotten a good night's sleep. My fever had happened a few times but it felt selfish to ask him to have sex with me."You know that you don't need to hide at the door."I saw Sephora standing behind me and I blushed."I just don't want to bother him.""I'm positive that he would love to see you." I turned around and saw André looking at me with a smile. My light shade of pink turned a deep scarlet and Sephora gave me a gentle nudge.André had put down his phone and the worry lines on his forehead disappeared."Well, are you going to keep standing at the door peeping at me? I heard it is rude to stare." I turned around. Sephora had gone and I was all alone.I walked into the room and André grabbed me and pulled me into a tight embrace.His lips warmed my cheek and forehead and I sank deeper into his embrace."I missed you, mate.–" He nuzzled his nose into my hair and took a deep brea
Doran's POVI wasn't sure how long I was in the cell. The night here seemed to last forever. The sun rose but its light never made it to the window that was miserably placed in my cell. The rats scurried around me and nibbled at my toes and clothes. My stomach growled monstrously and my hair and face were a mess. I was more than a shadow of my old self. I spent many nights thinking, brooding, about the good times I had with André. Amelia... She was probably ashamed and angry at me. I craved her embrace, her fingers on my back. At this point, it was the equivalent of heaven. It was where I wanted to be. The door creaked open and four men walked into the cell. What were they doing here? My brother had already come in here last night. Or was it this morning?"Doran, today is the day of your trial. Please come with us." My eyes widened. It... It couldn't be. It... It was too early. It wasn't time. "No. No. No! It can't be!" They opened my cell and seized the opportunity. However,
Doran's POVI scoffed. I had spent more nights than necessary in this lousy place. I turned the corner and some maids scurried past me with their heads held low. I shook my head. I couldn't wait to get the fuck out of here. André, I am coming for you. My knuckles cracked as I clenched them, hate and rage bubbling in my mind. The men were supposed to move out today. André wouldn't know what hit him and soon, Olivia would be mine and my brothers wouldn't dare to look at me with such disrespect ever again. I reached my father's study and found the door ajar. Strange; he never left the door open. A dim light was pouring out from inside. Maybe he was inside but then again, there were no guards at the door. I pushed it open and went inside. My father's chair was turned around and I could see a dark silhouette of him sitting as he faced the dimly lit fireplace. "Good morning, Father. Are the men ready for the move? I believe that time is of the essence." My words were met with silen
Olivia's POV The meeting was soon over and Fentris was the first to leave. I smirked. I had trained hard with Alvida to be able to release my powers in small amounts. The last two days had been rigorous.We all left the meeting last and entered a private room. André asked two guards to stand at the door and we all stood around the table."That was a successful meeting," Sephora said with a sigh.André exhaled deeply. His arms were folded across his chest."It is too early to conclude. I saw Fentris and how uncomfortable he was. Our victory will start if he buys it and relays the information to his boss." I tried my best to hold back my smirk but soon all heads were turned to me, except Alvida and Sephora who acted coolly."Is there a problem, Olivia?" Pierre asked, looking concerned."Oh. Nothing. I just thought to tell you all that Fentris swallowed everything that we said, hook, line and sinker." André looked at me in shock."Olivia? What did you do?" I looked at him innocently
André’s POVI stood in the mirror and looked at myself over. I couldn't believe I was going to face those old bastards again. I envisioned Fentris' face and the urge to strangle him flared inside of me. "I love seeing you in a tie." Olivia strode up to me and fiddled with my tie, adjusting it and placing it in the center, even though I knew she didn't need to. I smiled and kissed her forehead. My hand ran over her stomach and our baby kicked back in response. She was all dressed for the meeting as well even though I asked her to take the time off and rest. I ran my hands through her hair and she leaned into my touch and beamed at me. "Are you sure that you don't want to stay and rest? A foot massage will be much better than listening to the council."She chuckled and smoothed my shirt. "I agreed to stay away if there was a war. I want to stay and listen to the meeting. I want to see Fentris as well."I exhaled. That traitor was going to pay as soon as all this was over. I swor
Olivia's POVI was up early. This wasn't the night I was expecting to have in my home as soon as I got back. I rolled over in bed. André's space was empty but still warm. He had gotten up a few minutes ago. A sigh escaped my lips. He was probably in his study. I heard him say something like that to Pierre earlier. I looked out the window. It was still dark out and the cool breeze was blowing and howling outside. I grabbed my robe that hung on the chair and draped myself. I was just as worried as he was about this plan. If it didn't work, we could all be in danger. My baby, our baby could be in danger. The lights in the hallway were all dim and I saw a dim light coming from his study. My guess was right and as I eased the door open, I saw him on the chair with books open in front of him. "Hey," I said softly and he raised his eyes from his book and gave me a weary smile. "You should be resting," he said, gently. "And so should you. But here you are." I walked towards him and h