Karyna’s POV I walked through the busy corridors, shoving my AirPods into my ears, ignoring everyone around me. I was in the worst of moods right now, and I didn’t want anyone to make my life feel even more shittier now.My heart sunk down to my stomach in dread as I regretfully remembered the conversation I had with Finn.I tried not to think about the possibility of me bumping into him in the lab today, as much as I could.Though I knew it was less than likely to avoid him now, especially as I’ve gotten on his radar again. I groaned, burying myself further into my music. I hadn't seen him since resumption, and I had managed to forget all about him, living my life normally again. But he just had to surface when I was getting better, and his call made me remember everything all over again.My stomach lurched in disgust as bile began spilling in my throat, making it nearly impossible to swallow.I felt so self conscious now. Even with music blasting in my ears, I still felt like peo
Julian’s POV I decided to wait for Karyna before digging in. Keeping myself busy, I tidied up the room a bit while waiting for her to arrive.After spending a few minutes tidying up, I took a quick shower. When I finally sat down to rest and take a break, I noticed that the food I ordered was getting cold, and Karyna still hadn't returned.“Where the hell is she?” I grumbled under my breath, along with a couple of curse words followed. It was quite boring with nothing else to do, so like a curious and nosy person, I decided to look around her room more…extensively.I found a lot of sexy lingerie and underwear she had in her closet, along with the stash of toys she had. It was an alright amount, but it was nothing compared to my collection.I was thoroughly enjoying myself. However, as I sat back down once again, I could feel annoyance growing within me.“She’s going to have to explain herself once she gets here,” it was a silent threat, but I licked my lips on the subject of punishm
Karyna’s POV I frowned when Julian ignored my words. Cocking my head to the side, I studied his expression and the tension that was suddenly growing in the room. Was he really that…pissed? “Have you eaten anything today?” He asked, suddenly unbuckling his pants, surprising me.“Uh, yeah I did. Earlier this morning,” I tried to tell him, attempting to read the room.He looked sexually charged, but with a pinch of annoyance in the mix. Which means I’m in for a very rough ride now.“Good,” he said simply, snapping his gaze to mine. I felt myself shiver at the sheer intensity of his dickprint, but I didn’t dare look away.He began to undress before me, staring into my eyes so hard, that I swore he could see right through me.Though it was quite a sensual act, I didn't mind that he maintained eye contact because it felt like a strip show to me. A private one that’s meant for my eyes only. The thought made my lower half throb painfully.I could feel the arousal building within me, and it
Karyna’s POV “Ah!” I cried out, feeling a sharp, stinging pain in my backside as I woke up with a jolt.I turned my face to see Julian smirking devilishly at me, definitely proud that he woke me up with a spank. I pouted, still feeling drowsy and a tiny bit annoyed that he did that, but when he began to rub my ass in a circular, soothing motion, I snuggled closer to him, feeling content and satisfied.“How was your little nap?” He asked, a grin adorning his self-satisfied countenance.Memories of the previous hours began flooding in, in little trickles, about how much and how hard he fucked me my ass and my mouth until the moment I passed out.“It was fine,” I rolled my eyes, but he followed that with another spank. Much lighter this time. “Careful,” he warned in lowly, before lifting me up in bridal style, abruptly. I yelped and clung to him tightly, even though I was sure he wouldn’t drop me.He took me to the bathroom, and set me down into the bathtub gently, letting me sit on
Julian’s POV A growl nearly escaped through my clenched teeth as I stared at the object of my annoyance. If not that I was surrounded by humans, what else would stop me from ripping his head clean off his neck?I was faced with an Indian hotel staff I've not seen around, but he had his eyes where he shouldn't and I had to restrain myself from slapping him across the face. Karyna bounced around happily and quite oblivious to his lustful gaze on her, which helped to salve the anger a little bit. My claws extended slightly, digging into my clenched palm, nearly drawing out blood, but I managed to reel myself in just in time.“Are you ready, now?” I asked Karyna instead, to get my attention off the prick.“Hm? Oh, yeah,” she hummed, retouching her lip gloss while looking at the mirror. Unable to help myself, I looked down at her ass. The perky globes looked delectable through the thin fabric of the dress.Her breasts were nearly spilling out of the little strings holding the top half
Karyna’s POVI crossed my legs, digging into the entrée set in front of me. As delicious as the food was, melting in my mouth, I couldn’t stop thinking about Julian.He has been acting weird ever since he stepped out of the bathroom, and I don’t know why. He kept on looking at me, making me feel suddenly aware of my body.I wouldn’t say that it was a bad thing, of course not. Not in the slightest. In fact, it made me feel horny and hot. My insides were flaming with desire the whole time he was with me, and I had to remind myself that I could control my desire. He brought me here for a nice, evening date, but I couldn’t stop having sexual thoughts the whole time. I clenched my thighs together in anticipation. My fingers clenched tightly at the fork in my hand as I bit my lip.He said he was going to bring some of the toys from the room, did that mean…“Hey,” I nearly jumped out of the seat, startled by Julian’s sudden presence beside me. I glared at him, clutching at my chest in sur
Karyna’s POV“I have this party that I need to attend tonight,”I watched his body go rigid upon hearing that, and I winced softly. I suspected he wasn’t going to be happy about it. He completely turned off the vibrator as well, and the atmosphere hanging over us grew serious.“What do you mean by you need to, Karyna? You don’t have to go to any party, alright? Remember how dangerous it is?” He kept his voice calm, with a hint of sternness in them.“I know, I know. But there’s nothing I can do. I promise Sophia that I will be there tonight, and I can’t disappoint her.”“Can’t you tell your friend that you won’t be able to make it?” I frowned at his tone now. Didn’t he get what I just said? “You’re so fucking stubborn,”“I have a social life, you know? I have to keep up with school activities. I can't afford to fail now,” I protested, feeling heated with frustration as I stood up from my seat.I couldn’t handle this right now. I walked away from the lounge, and straight to my room. T
Julian’s POVWhat are you?I blinked at the text, swallowing deeply. Karyna just sent this cryptic message out of nowhere, and I’ve never felt as anxious as I am right now before in all my 34 years of life.“What does she mean by what am I? What, not who? What the hell is my little brat playing at? What does she know?” I mumbled to myself, gritting my teeth in both amusement and frustration.What are you talking about?I replied to her text, playing oblivious and nonchalant. I need to know why she was asking this question in particular. I didn't want to jump to conclusions and assume the worst just yet.My phone buzzed a minute later and I picked it up so fast, it nearly gave me a whiplash.I met this guy who I presume knows you, and he asked me to follow him to know more about you. I obviously didn't, but I had to ask.My stomach lurched in dread as I read. So my gut was right after all. The more she stays at that party, the more she’d be in danger. And who the fuck was that, tryin
Julian’s POV “Don’t kill him yet. I want to return all the ten slaps he gave me.” Karyna’s words rang in my ears and I felt a dark cloud of rage enveloped me. I shot forward but she grasped my hand, restraining me as I fumed. “Release my hand,” I ordered her, breathing heavily. Karyna shook her head stubbornly. “No. You promised me not to kill him if Henri didn't.” She whispered, her hand squeezing my clenched fist. I wasn't aware he hit her 10 times before I made that oath. No one can stop Venar from dying today. “I can't keep this promise, Karyna. Only his death can dispel the anger rooted in my chest.” I growled, my whole body convulsing with fury. I released my Alpha aura, thinking the overwhelming energy would push her away but she remained steadfast, unwilling to leave my side. Any sensible werewolf would have kept their distance from a raging Alpha, knowing that the raw power could easily crush them, and they would never be able to shift again. But of course, my Kary
Henri’s POV I had made a vow to kill Venar with my own hands, just like I did his father, Venom. Why? Because both of them are nuisances. That son of a gun kidnapped my Karyna and nearly slapped her to death. “Fucking bastard!” I growled, my hands clenched tightly on the steering wheel as I trailed after Venar. I wanted to go after him that morning, but Karyna was badly injured, and I feared we might lose the surviving baby in her womb, so I let him escape. I placed the highest fucking bounty on his head, but none of the hitmen found find him. I had a feeling he had been lurking in the shadows like a rat scuttling away from the light, and I was right. “You think you can hide forever, don’t you?" I muttered under my breath, a venomous smirk lifting my face. “I’ll make you regret every choice you’ve made. You’ll wish you never crossed me, just like your father did. When I finally catch up with him, I will make sure you taste what it felt like to be slapped to death.” Th
Karyna’s POV The short skirt I wore did nothing to conceal the wetness trickling down my thighs. I could even catch a whiff of my own arousal in the air, and I was sure Julian and Henri could sense it too. “Jules, please,” I let out a desperate plea when he wouldn’t slip his fingers inside me. Julian had been tormenting me; using his middle finger to rub my clit in circles, lightly pressing kisses against my neck. He growled lowly, that deep sound sending explosive waves of arousal down my spine. “What are you begging me for, my love?” Julian whispered in the shell of my ear, and it suddenly felt like we were the only ones in the car. The sensation in my lower stomach was too consuming. I could feel my pussy throbbing painfully as my heart pounded under my chest. The intensity of the moment was almost too much to bear, so I just looked into his green eyes, hoping he’d understand just how much I craved him at that moment. “Alpha. I don’t think your fingers can d
Karyna’s POVAs we made our way to Henri’s car, a whirlwind of emotions washed over me. I couldn't bring myself to accept that my abusive father was truly gone. I was still in shock. I could feel the overwhelming amount of fear I had for Thomas Vegas dissipating with each assurance that he was indeed dead. He was killed by Julian. I was caught between feeling relieved that he could no longer harm me, or force me to do his vile wishes and the nagging question of whether I should feel sorrowful for his death.I’d known that cruel man all my life, and I’d always thought he was invincible, so it was crazy to believe that he was dead, just like that. He had been wealthy and influential during his life, but now he wouldn’t have a final resting place because Julien had killed him to avenge me, and his body would remain lost forever.When we got in front of the car, Julian pulled the back seat door for me, and I slid in. I could feel the sizzling heat coming from his body as he sat beside
Julian’s POV I was anticipating kissing Karyna until she was lost for words again when an iPhone ringing echoed in my ears. “Who's fucking phone is that? Fuck, it’s mine.” I groaned inwardly and went to pick it up, licking my lips to savor the pancake I had just eaten. When I saw that it was Leah who was calling me, my suppressed anger returned. I didn't want this woman calling me. But I was still using the same phone I was using when I was wearing the skin mask that was similar to Onyx’s face. Jeremy deserves his phone and number. I made a mental note to sort that out today before turning to Henri and Karyna. “It’s Leah,” I revealed, bitterness coating my voice like poison. I felt Karyna’s worry surge, even without her saying a word. She looked at me with those baby-blue eyes, her gaze filled with concern and thoughts of another threat. Another threat from my family. I clenched my jaw at that. I contemplated whether I should step outside to answer her. Leah knew I acce
Karyna’s POV I'd been eavesdropping on Julian and Henri's conversation after Henri entered. I heard Henri's laughter and Julian's question of what was funny. Henri's response of “everything” was followed by Julian's shocking revelation that made me blink in disbelief. Besides the fox he killed, he had also attempted to harm one of them. Did he see killing as a normal thing? “I was simply bullying her back for you,” Julian stated, walking over to retrieve the bowl of pancakes in my hand. My eyes widened in astonishment. I couldn't fathom his nonchalant attitude towards serious actions like this. I paused my lips, my heart sinking as I gazed back and forth between the Alphas I had fallen hopeless for. I didn't want to think that I had judged them wrongly or I had underestimated their animalistic nature. “I understand where you're coming from, Julian. But you can't go around ending lives or torturing animals just to defend me from bullies or make me accessories,” “I alre
Henri’s POV As I dashed after Karyna, my heart pounded with worry. How could she be so reckless, especially after yesterday's events? The arsonist might still be out there, and here she was, venturing off alone because she was pissed about the death of a fox. Her blind courage angers me and it fills me with worry. Why couldn't she be more concerned about her safety? I finally caught up to her just before she reached the guards who were stationed in front of the house. Without hesitation, I grasped her arm firmly and stopped her in her tracks. “Karyna, stop!” I urged, my voice thick with concern and frustration. “This is just our way of life. It's normal for werewolves to hunt and kill other animals. Hunting and killing are what we do. There's no need to get upset,” I deadpanned. Karyna turned to shoot me an angry glare, her baby-blue eyes revealing bitterness and confusion. “Normal? Are you freaking serious right now?” Her voice trembled as she spoke. “Just because
Julian’s POV The snow poured heavily on me, stinging like a thousand icy needles, yet I refused to halt my sprint. What was supposed to be a simple 15-minute early morning run turned into a relentless sprint fueled by my escalating anger. It wasn't just Henri's continuous provocation to abandon the Pack that fueled my fury. It was the unsettling realization that his reasons were valid, and I might be forced to confront a truth I wasn't ready to face. I was certain he'd only come back to safeguard Karyna and our child. Yet, deep down, I clung to a foolish wish that his return would reignite the memories of the beautiful life we once shared here and he would want to protect the pack, but as I said, it was a foolish wish. It hurt like crazy to admit that he didn't see this Pack estate as home but as a refuge camp, where he could hide from his enemies, and leave at any slight inconvenience. “Do you really think they want me back as their Alpha? All they want is a pack to b
Karyna’s POV In my dreams, Julian and Henri were having a heated argument. Julian was clearly upset, warning Henri never to mention abandoning the Pack, but Henri insisted it was necessary for our survival. I thought it was all just a dream until a loud door slam woke me up, and there was Julian storming off in frustration. “Henri,” I called out, my voice filled with surprise. I saw the worry etched on his face as he locked eyes with me, and I felt a pang in my heart. Did he insist on abandoning the pack because he was triggered by my mention of needing a break from the chaos surrounding us? Henri sighed softly and walked closer, he climbed on the bed and pressed a kiss to my forehead. “Morning, sweetheart,” he greeted, his voice above a whisper. Though his tone seemed light, the somber look in his green eyes and the shadow of regret on his face showed he was sad about the argument he just had with Julian. “Did you really believe we will be safe if we abandon the Pack?” I