Tiana examined her reflection in the mirror, she was in love with the green, scoop necked, sleeveless, knee length, A-Line dress Rico got her yesterday. He had insisted on buying her a dress after they made up. The dress’s only accessory were the beautiful, emerald stones of different shapes and sizes embroidered on it. He’d also gotten a matching set of jewellery because the cashier had said it will accentuate her beauty. Remembering how she rolled her eyes at the cashier’s flattery, she smiled because the was right. Well, Rico had an eye for finer things and she had to give him credit. He’d asked her to be his date for the governor’s birthday party which she refused initially with the flimsy excuse that she had nothing to wear for such occasion, so he’d insisted they took the rest of the day off for a shopping spree which she’d agreed to because she loved being spoilt by the man that made her wolf and her giddy.
She took off her old necklace and tucked it aw
Tiana sees Avery as the big sister she never had, who wouldn't when Avery is a desirable pest? Yunus Segun the Governor of Oyo State humiliated Tiana because he wanted to prove a point, do you think Rico should her stood up to her defense? Tiana gave him a piece of her mind, that was totally badass. What do you think of her personality? Leave your thoughts in the review section and don't forget to vote.
Tiana was relieved when she heard his tender voice from the distance. The sparks that ignited through her told her she was safe. She had a conviction he’d protect her, despite how wasted she was; Rico wouldn’t let any harm come to her.Placing her gently on the bed Jide had arranged for them, he wiped the vomit off her face with a wet towel that was handed to him with a strong resolve never to let her run off by herself again no matter the provocation.“What is it, Pup?” He demanded softly at her quiet sobs. She hadn’t stopped sobbing since he carried her.“Why is everything difficult?” She whispered,“Why do I have to be demoralized because of my status?” She asked moments later when he didn’t answer her instead he swiped the wet towel over her neck then took off her shoes.“Why do I feel tingles and sparks when we touch?” She demanded when he brushed her neck lightly as
Tiana grinned from ear-to-ear as she walked into the Deluxe Palette of Kanen Caterers. Rico had given her a funded membership card when they returned to the HQ in morning, insisting that as his assistant she needed it for those impromptu meetings that came up every now and then, or if she ever felt the urge to be spoiled like the queen she was.Funnily, they never lingered over the issue of her dating someone else but somehow she felt bad he didn’t push it. He’d even asked her to leave work early so she could prepare for both dates since he had promised her mother she would be there. They had agreed she’d head to her date from the restaurant and he asked Brad to drive her to her apartment. She was suspicious of his motives though…scratch that, she liked the attention he gave her from time to time.“Tiana!” She heard Emmaline screech delightfully, waving frantically, attracting the attention of everyone to
‘BREAKING NEWS, SHAPE-SHIFTING MONSTERS LAY SIEGE ON RERAL RESTAURANTS, ENKAY’S SPECIAL AND OTHERS IN AJAH, RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO STAY INDOORS OR VACATE PUBLIC PLACES IN AREAS.’Emmaline’s head jerked to the large flat screen Television in the Deluxe Pallette when the Presenter’s voice boomed over the speakers. Her eyes widening in horror as screams suddenly, drawing curious stares from others.“Whar happened?” Yunus demanded, trying his best to hide his irritation.“Nooooo...no...no…” Emmaline muttered under her breath, her body shaking with tears streaming down her face as she unzipped a bag.“What is it, Em?” Avery demanded calmly.“My phone!” Emmaline shrieked still searching her bag.“Not that, why did you scream like that?” Avery replied.“She’s at the wrong place at the wrong time—”&l
Tiana rode her bike into the parking lot of Sean’s Co. HQ, she turned off the bike’s ignition, peeled off her helmet strap, hooked it on one of the bikes handle and hopped down the bike. She smiled to herself as Rico’s scent wafted through her nostrils. Her relationship with Rico changed drastically since Saturday night, not that she didn’t like it always is in fact she enjoyed it…infact she enjoyed all the attention he showered on her. They hadn’t seen each other throughout yesterday, he made sure to call her every twenty minutes and they talked through the night. She couldn’t help but anticipate what would what would happen after his week-long trip which she’d helped him plan. Seeing him talk to the Front Desk Lady with his back to her when she entered the building, her heart twinged with envy. She ignored them and joined the queue to formed by other staff so she could sign on the daily attendance register. “Ten minutes late.” Rico whispered in her e
Rico hurriedly covered the distance between him and the door, hearing her approach the door, her scent was the only thing that appealed to him in the past one hour since his heat started. Yanking the door open, he pulled her in and shoved her roughly to the wall. Her frightened gasp as her back hit the wall made him slow down a bit. He fanned his breath over her face so she understood he meant no harm rather he needed closure with her.Tiana let out a small scream as she was roughly dragged into Rico’s office. The action reminded her of that scary night her was furious with her. She felt her back hit the wall with a dull thud as he close the door with a bang. She forced herself to relax when he sandwich her between her and the wall, his hands on either side of her, his breath fanning her face. She inhaled deeply when he cupped her cheeks so she could look at him, his eyes darkened with need. She closed her eyes relishing his touch, he wanted her just like
Sitting at the dressing table wearing a grimace, Tiana watched her sister rummage through her wardrobe searching for the perfect outfit. She hissed in exasperation as Emmaline gave fabulous complaints for each of her clothes and knowing the Dumb Cow, she wouldn’t give up the search until she found the perfect outfit. She couldn’t place why her sister fussed over looking perfect. It was just a date with Rico, her boyfriend.“Yes!” Emmaline cried victoriously after an eternity.“Aarrgghh!” She groaned in reply at the dress brandished before her, it was too revealing for taste.“You’re wearing it.” Emmaline informed her sternly, mustering all the seriousness she had in her. The dress was simple yet perfect.“I can’t.” Tiana protested vehemently.“Why?”“It’s too revealing.”“It’s your first date with Rico as a c
Tiana kept Brad waiting for about an hour when he arrived because her sister insisted on beating her face to perfection. While she didn’t see the need for applying all the many powders and cosmetics if she’d still wash them up before bed, her sister insisted she looked exquisite for her first official date with Rico.By the time they left the apartment it was already half past nine. She smacked Brad’s head playfully when he bowed as he opened the door for her.“Ouch! That hurts!”“I told you to stop doing that.” She reminded him laughing.“We’ll go through the back.” Brad announced as they approached the HQ.“I never knew there was a back entrance.” She replied as he drove into the underground parking lot.“Rico kept it out of staffs’ view.” He explained turning off the car’s ignition.“Wow!” She excl
Turning off the desktop in her temporary office Tiana proceeded to clear her desk, her work here was done and she was glad for it. Rico had found a substitute for her so she was to meet him and her family at Kanen Caterers. Tara, he and her would head to the penthouse to go over her report. Tonight was no doubt going to be a long one, she thought grimly. His absence in her life for the past three weeks left an ache in her. Well, it wasn’t like he had been absent all this while, what she meant was that she hadn’t really seen him in the past three weeks…their only discussion had been work alone. She had briefed him along with the Heads of Departments last week during the regular bi-weekly staff meeting and rushed down here immediately after.She dug her nails on the edge of the desk, her face contorting painfully. The strong razor-like recurring pains she felt in her abdomen. It was the umpteenth time in two day she intense pains. It started out
The ridara was unnaturally quiet as everyone ate in silence because their alpha was still unconscious. Staring at Rico, Sameer wondered how he managed to present a calm facade in extreme cases such as this. As a matter of fact, Rico’s calm in difficult cases such as this was why he was loved by Tsauno and the reason many were ready to die with Rico and he, Sameer, was not exempted. “Why are you not blaming me, Rico?” Rico chewed and swallowed the mouthful, he took a sip from his glass of water, gently kept the glass of water on the table,“Because, it’s not what we need right now.” “It’s been seven days and you haven’t said anything about it.” Sameer argued. “That doesn't mean I’m not worried, for wolfsakes…I imprinted on her and between us, we know how that feels… the knowledge of not being able to protect what you swore to protect with your life plus the fact that she’s my mate complicates my entire life.” Rico finished, shoving a spoonful of rice in his mouth. “I’m sorry I too
“I’m Sameer Rudolph.” She heard the head of defense say as he pulled a chair, she failed to notice earlier in front of her. She watched him cross his legs,“Your reputation precedes you, Sir…. Axel Shane, the chief of police.” She continued gruffly turning to face Axel who pulled another chair,“ and Mr Coat, my abductor.” She finished with exaggerated flourish. Looking at the pup sitting before him and her sarky tone, Sameer couldn’t hold himself from laughing. “He has a name you know?” Sameer informed her after composing himself,“His name is Damien, he is a doctor and as matter of fact, the founder of Dams Hospital and Dam Medical Outreach.” Tiana rolled her eyes at the lavish explanation.“Why am I here?” She asked him using her alpha tone. Sameer smiled at her and snapped his fingers, he could see through her fear and for a she-wolf who had no guidance all her life, she was doing a good job at hiding it. Tiana watched Sameer as he reclined in his chair, his face calm and compos
Rico paced the ridara restlessly, muttering inaudibly. Damien was supposed to return four hours ago with his mate but he wasn’t…the exasperating part was that the idiot neither responded to his call nor mind-links. Tara pushed another glass into Rico’s hand with a wide grin. “What?” He snarled at her, noticing the mischief in her smile as he sipped the alcohol, he welcomed the burning in his throat it was the only thing keeping Max and him sane. “Nothing,” Tara replied chuckling,“Just relax, Damien is probably stepping on your nerves.” “And I’ll break his neck when he returns.” He announced, eliciting another roar of laughter from his kalala. “What’s funny?” He demanded, arching his brow. Damien wasn’t here with his mate and they found it funny? “Everything.” Hadiza answered him,“That’s the first word you’ve said since Damien’s announcement that we all understand.” “Really?” He asked her wyrily. He’d been explaining to them, how come they never got it. “Come on, boss” Sameer rep
Tiana a unconsciously glanced at the elevator when it dinged signalling Rico’s arrival and her heart twisted in pain seeing the beautiful Seline looking at him tenderly, it was supposed to be her not Seline. They were the perfect couple. The sad thing was Rico wasn’t committed to her. She blinked as her eyes itched her, three months after their infamous breakup her feelings for him never changed but grew and she understood the saying now more than ever ‘that the heart wants what it can’t have better.’ She could never have him yet her heart yearned to be with him. She ought to be jealous of Seline but she wasn’t. She felt pity for the poor woman who had been nothing but sweet and kind to her. The woman even referred to her as her sister! She just couldn’t hate Seline because they were both guilty of one crime: loving a man who didn’t love them in return. After his apology three months ago, Rico never acted differently to her: keeping his office door open, gawking at her and pretending
Tiana grabbed Rico’s hand as she waited for her turn, he was all the emotional support she desperately needed. The butterflies flapping their wings in her stomach filled her with more dread.Finally, today came! After three whole dreadful months of intense preparation and rehearsals; her thesis defense day. Rico had helped her work through it about two days ago yet she couldn’t help but get nervous at the prospect of facing a panel of unfamiliar faces who would score her based on their perspective of her. Her family had also come with her, in their own car of course.Before they came down from his car, Rico had given her an earpod…he had fixed it for her himself. Insisting that she needed it for his support and so she could be able to hear him in her head. Her friends, Ian and Aubrey finished theirs about three hours ago.“Breathe.” She heard him whisper when her name was announced as the next. She stood up, glancing at him, his slight nod and reassuring smile told her she would do ex
Chapter 35: I Am Too Toxic For You, Pup Tiana parked her car in front of her parent’s house. She planned to return to her apartment by Monday. She had spent a good eight days here. The truth was after her failed attempt at a relationship with Rico she hung out more with her family…practically moved in again but what was she to do? It was her only ticket out of depression. She had told herself after he told her to leave with the damned two letter word that she didn’t care or feel anything towards him, she even resolved to quit working for him but when monday came, she couldn’t stay back…she couldn’t quit. Her wolf still whimpered in her head from time to time but still sought to be with…to see their Rico. When he finally arrived at half past ten that morning: the monday after their breakup it had taken all the ounce of strength in her not to run into his arms. He didn’t say a word to her other than introduce her to one Professor Beredugo and inform her that he would walk her through
The Chata was awfully quiet as they waited for the reason an unscheduled Assembly was called by Matin two hours ago. Everyone who could make it hurried down as soon as they could with many hoping it wasn’t to announce that they had lost their strongholds in the human world: Sameer’s and Axel’s as the Head of Defense and Chief of Police respectively because losing those holds meant without reasonable doubts that they failed as a Clan in achieving their mission in the human world…Rico cleared his throat loudly, drawing everyone’s attention to him but for some reasons he couldn’t fathom he didn’t feel his usual calm or confidence. He didn’t trust himself enough to handle this Assembly. He still felt the wetness at the back of his throat which meant his mate was still bawling her eyes out.Avery heard the silent plea Rico gave her as he took a sip from his glass glancing at her. She’d lost
Needing to take a piss, Rico got out of bed sleepily and headed to the toilet. He threw himself on the bed when he returned from the toilet and groaned as something awfully cold touched his back. He sleepily reached for it so he could toss it away and paused when he felt the coldness of metal against his palm.His eyes snapped open, alertness in them. Sitting up immediately, he rolled over to his side, his vision adjusting to the pitch darkness.“WHAT?!” Max shouted perplexed when they finally saw the intruder…Neither of them could ever mistake what they saw for something else…Before them on a gold pendant that has a circle of seven wolves and a wolf in the centre of the circle, all howling at a full moon. The lone wolf in the centre of the circle represented the Alpha and the seven wolves in the circle were the seven packs that came together to make the Tsauno Lycan Clan. The Tavala! O
Rico gasped when she kissed him full on the lips, his little, shy, naïve mate got bolder with each passing second. He remembered their first kiss vividly when he edged her to open up to him…commanded even. He returned her gentle kisses while his hands roamed her body, he grabbed her breasts roughly but not enough to cause her discomfort. Breaking off the kiss he took each nipple between his thumb and index fingers, stroking them ever gently,“They are beautiful.” “Are they?” “I will tell you if they weren’t.” He replied huskily. Feeling a rush of hot moistness and stickiness trailing down her nectar Tiana moaned loudly. Her nipples stood more erect if they weren’t already at his skillful hands and when she smelt the thickness of their arousal in the room, she inhaled it and revelled in it. She grabbed the sheets and arched her back, her breasts swelling, her nipples tightening in suffocating pleasure as Rico fastened the pace of his stroking.