I shut the door behind me, arranging a sensual smile on my face as I turned to face the man who haunted my dreams.
Professor Henri sat behind his desk, arching an eyebrow in my direction as he peered through his thick-rimmed glasses. I could feel his green pupils intensify as I met his glare.“Yes? Is there something you want, miss?” His voice was sharp and demanding, sending thrills to my nipples.God, why was he so sexy?“Actually, someone. I want you.” I muttered seductively.“What?” Professor Henri stared at me dumbfounded.“Don’t play dumb with me, Professor,” I drawled, walking towards him like a predator locked on her prey. “We are alone. You can do whatever you want to me.”“I assure you, miss, that you’re not thinking straight,” he said to me frankly, leaning forward with his fingers crossed on the desk.“Is it my fault that I can't think straight? You made it hard for me to sleep.” I whispered, whimpering softly as my mind replayed the fullness I felt when his cock was buried deep inside me.For an extra push, I stood by the side of the desk, in close proximity to him, and then I began unbuttoning my blouse, showing him my cleavage and the lacy bra I had underneath.“Tell me you are not interested and I will leave.” I say, fully confident that I would sway him.I smirked as I saw his green eyes flicker with desire. His intense gaze lingered on my nearly exposed chest and I felt a shiver run down my spine to my core.But when his eyes met mine, I was stunned by the coldness in those green eyes.“Nice tits. But I’m not interested,”“You’re not interested?” I felt terribly embarrassed and confused by his rejection. “What did you mean by you are not interested?”Why was he acting this way?He suddenly stood, startling me a little. I took a step back when I began to feel small in his imposing presence.“You should leave now, Miss. Fix your shirt and save yourself the embarrassment,”I stared at him for a couple of seconds, before I hurriedly buttoned up my blouse. Red-faced, I rushed out of his office with a curse on my lips.I walked blindly into the hall, trying to get my emotions under control, although it was proving very hard to do.“Who the fuck does he think he is?! Just because he's got a good dick, he’s acting like he’s all that?!” I cursed under my breath, frustration rising up in me.“Who are you talking to, hun?” Sophia’s voice startled me out of my thoughts as I realized that she was walking towards me.“And why is your face red?” She exclaimed when she got to me.“It’s nothing,” I shook my head, forcing a smile.“Okay?” She frowned, but thankfully she dropped the subject. “Are you up for shopping? We still need to talk about Professor Henri. I told you, he’s such a sex God,” She grinned, bouncing giddily.“Uh, not today. I’m not feeling up to it, really. I’m pretty tired,” I managed to fake it a little bit.Sophia frowned at me in disbelief for a little while, before nodding. “Sure…are you sure you’re okay, Karyna?”“Yeah, I’m good. I may call or text you later,” I said before briskly leaving. Sophia was supposed to be my ride since my dad confiscated my 2022 BMW Z4, but I can always get an Uber.Besides, I wasn’t lying. I was really tired and embarrassed.Thinking about Professor Henri made my blood boil over again.Men! They are always so much better when they don't know how much power they have over you.“Fuck. I really need an iced coffee to calm my nerves.”***Taking an Uber back to my apartment, I noticed a local Café near the building and I decided to stop there instead.A cup of iced cappuccino and some chocolate cookies would be really appreciated in my stomach right now.“Welcome to Rising Café, what can I get you today?” The woman behind the counter, named Melanie asked with a bright smile on her freckled face.“An iced cappuccino, a croissant, and some chocolate cookies, please,”“To go?” She asked, writing it down on her pad.“Oh no, I’ll stay here,” I replied with a smile.“Alright. It’ll be ready in a couple of minutes.” she said politely.As I walked to take a seat, a man walked in, but I blindly took the booth beside him while replying to a comment on TikTok.“It’s you,” I heard a familiar sultry voice attack my insides, and I turned to look at him.There in a suit and a vest that wasn’t fully buttoned, with his hair all messed up and he also ditched the glasses…was Professor Henri.And he was looking at me like he couldn't wait to ravish me.But from our early encounter, I knew he was not only sexy but also a dickhead.I wiped the surprise expression off my face, and averted my gaze, pretending I didn't hear him.“Really? No hi, hello?” I heard the lure in his voice, but I rolled my eyes.“Can I help you with anything?” I replied nonchalantly, trying not to show how much he affected me again.“Another memorable night with me,” he grinned, his green eyes sparkling with mischief.Unable to resist his charm, I sighed tiredly. “What do you really want from me?”“I want you. Just you.” He replied, holding my gaze. “We could have another night to remember.”Professor Henri’s eyes raked up and down my body, sending sensual tingles to my nipples, but after what he did today in his office today, I wasn’t going to give in so easily.“Does it bring you joy to play with women?” I asked with a scoff, noticing the surprise in his expression.“What?”“Don’t play dumb with me. I’m not going to fall for one of your fuckboy games. So leave me the fuck alone,” I told him as firmly as I could.He stared at me confused and open-mouthed, but he was quick to regain his composure. He still looked disoriented, but thankfully, he didn’t press on the subject any further.“Okay…” he said softly.My order came in soon after that and I silently ate, pretending not to feel his intense gaze. His order came as well, but he was still openly staring at me.He sat there, eating his cheesecake and sipping on his Americano, occasionally typing on his phone.I caught him looking at me, but I ignored him, acting like I wasn’t interested in the slightest.He ordered a soufflé as an addition and sat at the booth for what seemed to be hours. I was contemplating leaving the cafe, but something warned me that he would follow me, and I wasn’t ready for that.Thankfully, after a long fucking time, he stood up quietly, paying his bill and leaving a generous tip as well.I heaved a huge sigh of relief when he left, but deep down the ache in my chest was prominent. And I didn’t know why.After sitting there for a couple of minutes to gather my thoughts, I stood up with my purse in hand to pay for my meal.“The gentleman paid for your order.” Melanie said to me when I handed her my payment.“He did?” I asked in shock, and she nodded.“Alright. See you soon.” I waved to her, stepping out of the cafe.It was already nighttime when I got in front of the building, but I couldn't blame Professor Henri because he fucking paid for my meal.Forcing my legs to move, I greeted the receptionist briefly before stepping inside the lit building.I groaned at the exertion on my body and yawned slightly. I couldn’t wait to lie down on my bed and sleep.I got to the elevator and was about to open it, when I saw…the hot stranger—no, Professor Henri, walking towards the elevator as well.He was dressed in a different attire than earlier, but it was still unmistakably him.His face set into a hard frown when his green eyes settled on me, and it made a sudden wave of anger spike inside of me.“Are you stalking me?” These were the words that came out of his mouth as soon as he stopped in front of me.I gasped at him in disbelief. “Excuse me?!”“Leave before I call the police on you,” he threatened, and I flared up.“Don’t fucking flatter yourself! Who the hell do you think you are?! If anything, I should be the one asking you what the hell you’re doing here! You followed me, didn’t you? I knew you would!” I retorted, breathing hard and fast, my face red with irritation.“I live here,” he scoffed in annoyance, as if he would never stalk when that was exactly what he did.I threw my hands up in exasperation., and without saying a word, I turned around on my heel and walked away, muttering curses on my way.“I’m going to call security to throw him out.”Even though he was my Professor, and he paid for my meal, he was really a fucking creep for following me and pretending like he didn’t.Suddenly, I bumped into a man in a Nike running fit with a little bag in his hand.I staggered briefly, my face coloring with fury like he just released all my pent-up anger.“Oh sorry,” He apologized, walking away from me hastily.With so much fury from within me, I turned around, ready to give him a piece of my mind, only to freeze as shock weakened my body.The man, who bumped into me, just walked over to Professor Henri, and the both of them engaged in a conversation.But that wasn’t what left me breathless.It was the fact that Professor Henri and that stranger had an identical face, that blew my mind.They looked so alike, it was nearly impossible to differentiate.With the weight of today's events and the stress they brought, I felt my consciousness slipping away, and I surrendered to the encompassing darkness.“Henri, I believe that woman just fainted,” I called out hurriedly to my brother, pointing at the fallen figure before us.“So what? Leave her and let's go before anyone assumes we do something to her.”“Are you being serious right now? It's fucking cold. Let's get her inside.”“What? Inside where? My apartment? No fucking way.” Henri exclaimed, but when he saw I was serious, he came to my side. He stumbled back, his expression filled with shock. “Oh god, you’ve got to be fucking kidding me,”“What?” I asked, only realizing she was the same girl I had a one-night stand with. “I’ll call security, let them take care of her instead,” Henri replied, with a hard frown set on his face.“Why?” I asked again, confused about why he was being cold all of a sudden. “Let’s leave her here, Julian.” he insisted firmly. “I know she's gorgeous but stop thinking with your dick for one goddamned moment,”“Not until you tell me why,” I pressed more intently now. There was something he wasn’t telling
Karyna’s POV “Let’s play some naughty game with her,” I had already woken up when I heard these words from one of them.It took me everything not to squirm or act like those words didn’t affect me, but somehow, I managed to lie still and keep my breathing even.The voices, almost similar, rang in my head, but I didn't open my eyes or act like I was awake until I heard the other one suggest a kiss. I was a bit startled by the sudden suggestion, though I made sure that I didn’t physically react to it. It was an acquired skill I was grateful for.‘He’s not going to do it, right? He’s just joking, I’m sure,’ I tried to convince myself, hoping it turned out to be that way as well.But, to my surprise, I heard footsteps approaching me, stopping right in front of the couch I was lying on.And then…I felt his hot breath on me, and I instantly reacted, swinging my arm and smacking him blindly across the face.I heard a surprised yelp from him as I opened my eyes, gradually adjusting to the r
Henri’s POV“W-what do you say, Professor? Will you fuck your student?” She moaned, managing to seductive grin. My mouth parted open slightly as I stared at her. Then I contemplated for a moment, weighing the pros and cons as my eyes darted between her wet exposed pussy and her gorgeous, lust-filled face. Julian’s half-closed eyes of bliss as he fingered her and sucked on her nipple made me want to give in because I wished to have my way with her as well.But I couldn’t. “No,” I turned her down, my gaze growing cold.She looked extremely startled by my rejection, but Julian continued his acts fucking her, like he couldn’t care less about my response, causing her to quiver like a leaf on a windy day.“You’re my student, and it’s already inappropriate to see you in this manner. I will leave you two to your… intimacy,” I muttered, briefly looking at her before turning around.When I got out of the apartment, I took a deep breath, swallowing deeply.“That really took everything out of m
Julian’s POV “Ha, such a prudish jerk,” I heard the girl mumble under her breath after my brother’s sudden leave. A slight chuckle escaped my lips at that. It was very rare for me to hear someone say something bad about Henri without any ounce of fear or remorse, especially from a human. How amusing. “I-It’s just s-sex anyway, who does he think he is?” she managed to say, crying out when I slipped another finger inside her. My lips quirked up at that. She’s right. It’s just sex, after all, nothing to it. That was also one of the things that drew me to her. She had her priorities screwed on straight and it was awfully sexy to me. There’s just something about her that I can’t place my finger on, something so attractive, and enticing about her that got me aroused in an unnatural way. Still, as much as she affected me like no other, I knew I couldn't trust her. Not like she was a threat to me or anything, It’s impossible to trust anyone at the moment. She’s a good fuc
Karyna’s POV I sat still for a while, staring into the empty space where Julian was standing not quite long ago in utter confusion.What happened?I couldn’t quite process why he suddenly left. All I knew was that he probably had an emergency. It stung a little, for some reason.“Should I wait for him to come back, so that I can ask him what his emergency was?” I muttered under my breath but quickly shook my head. No. We aren’t that close enough for me to be meddling in his business.But should I still be here? I mean, I don’t have the keys to lock the apartment up, so wouldn’t it be safer for me to stay just in case?“No, Karyna,” I scolded myself knowing fully well I'm just making excuses to hang around him.They were the ones who brought me in here, and they were the ones who left so abruptly. I don’t have to take responsibility for leaving, or anything. Besides, I was their next door neighbor, it would also be very awkward for them to still meet me in their apartment.I quic
Attempting to open the door, I discovered it was locked. I raised my fist, knocking heavily, anticipating a response. After several minutes of knocking without any answer, a frown crept onto my face.“Julian! Henri! If any of you are in there, it’s not funny! Open up and stop acting like assholes!”I knocked and knocked until my knuckles were red and sore. Still, there was no response. Just pure, utter silence.“Fuck,” I gritted my teeth, filled with a sudden wave of annoyance. This is a waste of my time, goddamnit. “What am I going to do now?” I felt so irritated and sexually frustrated, it was maddening. I should have asked for his number last night before he left, then I wouldn’t be in this mess.I sighed, having no choice but to go back to my apartment and sort things out myself. I laid down on my bed and spread my legs, hoping to find some release, but it wasn’t enough. I felt ruined and insatiable, like a kitten that just tasted catnips for the first time. I craved his tou
Julian POV "So, are you following up on the plan?" Henri asked, crossing his arms over his chest.With a sigh, I straightened my tie while glancing at my reflection in the mirror. “Yes, Henri. I've got it covered, as discussed."“Excuse my caution, but I do want this plan to proceed smoothly,” he retorted with a hint of sarcasm.I ignored him, turning around to face him finally. “Well? How do I look?” He scrutinized me with a blank stare, before walking up towards me to fix my hair. “I always have a strand of hair falling over my face,” attempting to fix my hair.“They’ll just have to think that you switched up your hair,” I swatted his hands away.“Remember, go straight to my office. It’s right down the hall of the departmental block, the last door on the right. After about an hour, you’ll proceed and break the news to the department head. He should be in the office by then. His office is one floor directly above mine. Act natural and ensure he doesn't suspect that you're not me, “
Karyna POV Never in my wildest dreams would I have expected to hear those words from Professor Henri.“He died in a fatal accident last night,” They rang in my head like a siren.Gasping for breath, I fled the office and the campus, not stopping until I reached the nearby park just beyond the university. As I sank onto a bench, my emotions overwhelmed me.Julian is gone?Professor Henri insisted it was a car accident, but the reality felt surreal. I had seen Julian just yesterday, and now he's gone?Oddly enough, Sophia had been going on about a car accident today...I swiftly pulled out my phone, and opened X, and the first thing that caught my eye was news of a car accident on the outskirts of East Village. After scrolling for minutes without finding detailed information on the accident, I opted for Google. WCBS CBS 2 has already caught on the news. New York Daily News, Times Out New York, and Newspapers have written articles on it, to my advantage. It was BREAKING NEWS for some
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