ANNORAI followed Wendeline into the garden, my eyes fixed on her as she wandered through the paths, her cane tapping against the stone floor. But as I watched, I realized that she wasn't using her cane to navigate - she was walking with a confidence that I couldn’t wrap my head around.I trailed behind her, keeping a safe distance to avoid detection. Wendeline seemed lost in thought, her eyes fixed on some point in the distance. And then, she stopped in front of a large stone bench, her head tilted back as she gazed up at the stars.I frowned, my mind racing with questions. How could Wendeline be looking at the stars? She was blind, and couldn't see a thing. And yet, she seemed to be drinking in the sight of the night sky, her face tilted up in rapt attention.I watched, mesmerized, as Wendeline stood there, her eyes fixed on the stars. She seemed so peaceful, so serene. But I knew that I couldn't trust her - not after what I had seen.Just as I was starting to wonder what Wendeline
ANNORA I moaned lowly against his lips. I could feel his length pressing against my stomach. The way our tongues fought for dominance sent a shiver down my spine. I was soaking wet, and all he had done was kiss and caress me. I wanted more. I needed more.I shoved the guilt that was eating at me so far behind. I knew this was wrong. But it felt too good to stop now. The way our bodies melted into each other left no room for guilt.“God, you're delectable,” he growled against my neck after each kiss he placed while his hand caressed my breast. He paused, slowly releasing my nipple and watching my breast bounce in my sweater. “Wait, I need to taste you.” He looked at me, slightly hesitant, so I quickly added, “Please?”“You sure? You don't have to….” Before I could stop him, he snatched a fistful of my hair and pushed me to my knees. My eyes widened slightly, a rush of heat going to my core as I stared up at him. The ache between my legs wasn’t going away; it was just intensifying
AegonIt took all of my willpower not to keep thrusting. Her eyes widened when I pulled out, watching the dread spread across her face.Her plea sent jolts of pleasure up my back. “Aegon,” she squealed with desperation from my continuous teasing. Her skin had been cool, and she immediately let out a breathy sigh. Her fingernails dug into my shoulders.As I continued to rub my cock against her wet entrance, she moaned loudly, and I cupped her breast, rolling and pinching her nipple. I tugged on it at the same time that I nipped at the one in my mouth. Her knees came up on either side of me, her legs crossing behind my ass and pressing me into her.I gave her what she wanted, grinding my erection into the apex of her thighs. The feeling was strong without any layers of fabric. She shoved her hand down between us, stroking my erection. And she gripped it a moment later. “Just fuck me!”It twitched in her hand, and I groaned. I dragged my mouth off her nipple and up her chest, leaving
ANNORAI woke up to an empty bed, my heart skipping a beat as I reached out to feel the cold sheets beside me. Aegon was nowhere to be found. I sat up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes, wondering if I had dreamed the entire night. But the memories of our passionate kiss, the way he had held me, and the way he had made me feel were still etched vividly in my mind.I threw off the covers and got out of bed, my bare feet padding softly on the cold stone floor. I went to Aegon's office, hoping to find him there, but the room was empty, and the chair behind the desk was vacant. My heart skipped a beat, and I gulped hard, terror setting in waves. What if he had regretted what had happened between us? What if he didn't feel the same way?I didn’t know if I regretted it yet, but I needed him not to regret it. Making my way out, I walked back to the hallway, I noticed the maids whispering among themselves, their eyes darting towards me.A warm flush rose my cheeks as I remembered that I wasn’t
ANNORAIt had been seven days. 168 hours of me relieving those moments, with the sinking hurt in my chest. Though I tried hard not to regret my decision, it seeped in so cruelly— uncontrollably maddening that I couldn’t help but break under the weight of it.Avoiding him had done me good, but I still felt his breath on my face, his steady hands grabbing onto me like I was all he needed to stay alive. I could picture his desperation that night. Hell, I reveled in it.What was I thinking? Physically shook my head like it made the thoughts. At the same time, a knock came to the door. Being the only one at home, I reluctantly answered.Sora had a new hobby now, which was developing into a habit that I pretended not to care about. In her words, we should keep our enemies closer, which was why she was now the Alpha’s latest stalker, updating me on all of his moves. Regardless of whether or not I set eyes on Aegon, Sora always came with a very, and I say, very detailed picture of what he lo
AEGON Her name burst through her lips, and then she contorted her expression as though my name was the wrongest thing she could have ever uttered. I froze, too, my heart pounding in my chest. After that night, I just couldn’t bear it— the guilt of it weighed down on my chest so heavily. Kairel was the only thing on my mind; in his letters, the only thing he had written so severely was for me to take care of her. And I kept doing the wrongest things. I slept with her. And the worst of it? I couldn’t bring myself to regret it. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t regret it. She struck me like a ray of sun, shining ever so brightly in that dress, and I almost couldn’t tear my gaze away. Swallowing hard and trying to put up a brave front, “I said everyone should be inside the hall, not outside of it.” “I was just about to leave,” She answered tersely, looking away from me. Words eluded me. The force that once used to be at the top of my tongue had now vanished, leaving m
AEGON I went about the Pack's business as usual. Yesterday’s meeting had been to tell them to be more careful — since poison was becoming a constant thing in the pack. Since Kairel has not been around, the load of overseeing the Pack has been on none other person's shoulder than me. How much longer before he returns? A deep sigh ran out of my mouth and I let out a whistle. They led me to one of the windows in my room and I looked out, down at the Pack while mopping at the wolves who went about their morning duties. The meeting from many days ago—the one I called for, didn't go like I wanted it to go. Annora, who promised to leave, did not leave. What choice did I leave her with? A sigh ran out of my mouth again, as I thought about the moment at the hall, thinking also about the meal I should have this morning. Since the moment with Annora in my chamber, I hadn't had a good meal. Perhaps it was because I spent most of the day thinking about not just her, but even Emily who I w
AEGONWhat did he just say to me? “Do you know what you speak of?” Abandoning the maid who came in with a bottle of water, I was on my feet again. “What did you say?” “She—she—” he stuttered, obviously scared. He now looked at the door and pointed to nowhere in particular. “She fell a while ago. She had come into the kitchen to get some utensils according to the head of the maids.” What sort of talk was that? I didn't know what to think, or even say. “Where's she?” I asked him before looking at the maid who obviously was waiting for me to take the water from her. “Get out of my room already!” I thundered. “Did you need me to shout at you again before you would understand I don't want you in this space?!” “Ye—yes, my lord.” Turning to face the door, the maid was walking out of my chamber. Again, I faced the young guard who was yet to give an answer to my question. “Didn't you hear me ask where she is? Where is the woman?” “She's on her way to the doctor's bay. The guards have
AEGONEventually, I became a better man. How could I not be with the woman of my dreams next to me? Life was beautiful with Annora, and the seed she's given to me. My son. Our son. The prince of this Pack. I walked into the living room one morning, dressed for the occasion. It was the day when the name of our son will be given to him. With Annora by my side, I heaved a sigh. She was better. Better than the worst I saw that night in the Healer's abode. “Are you ready?” Her voice cut short my thoughts. In her arms was the baby, our new son. The name I would give him was known by myself and the woman I loved. Not just others. Except of course, Darius who I trusted so much, despite everything that happened long before now. He was the man I should have trusted long ago, not Kairel. “I'm ready,” I turned. “Where is Darius?” “On my way,” his voice sounded from behind. He reached the living room space in moments and together, we walked out of the living room. The pack was filled up w
AEGON It was exactly one month when I heard noises from the room, on the same bed where I lay. I opened my eyes and sat up, turned to look at the Luna who sat up with her hand on her waist. “Aegon, I think the baby is coming.” She announced and I was alert, jumping on my feet with fear that could be seen on my countenance. “What?” I asked even though I clearly heard. “Darius?” “My lord.” The man sounded from the door. Without permission, the man walked into the room and there was me who sat next to Annora who shouted at the top of her voice. “We must take her to the Healer's abode.” I tried to stand her up from the bed. She was quite heavy. I've never had a reason to do this until now. Together and with aid from Darius who was almost as strong as myself, we walked towards the door, out of the room, and were leading our way through the stairs, a hard task that scared me more than any other thing. “My lord. Hold her well.” He knew I was beginning to get tired. I gripped Annora
ANNORAOur arrival was a success. Instead of a wicked welcome, members of The Stormbringers Pack welcomed us more than well. At some point, I looked in the direction of Aegon to be certain we had not walked into a trap. “Welcome home,” the Luna said. She smiled as she was seated at the extreme end of the room. “We didn't know how to come to you after everything that happened between you and your father, Annora. One thing you must know is that I never was in support of what he did to you.”How would I know? I nodded, heaved a sigh, and watched her. “How have you been since his death?” I asked and looked around. “How about Lila? Isn't she supposed to be around? Did she leave the pack?” I didn't know what to think and so I asked. “She'll be here shortly.” Aegon nodded. I did the same. There was nothing more I knew I would say, so I leaned with my back on a chair I had grown up seeing. “There's a lot we have at hand before my wife puts to bed.” He began. “One of them is coming over
ANNORAA week later, after Sora was kept in the dungeon, I had gotten over her and everything that happened even though there still was a sting. There was a plan. It was taking over the Stormbringers Pack. Aegon had suggested it and on second thought, I was supposed to be the next Alpha and Luna since the late Alpha was no more. Today was the day. I woke up in my new bedroom, my new home and looked at the other side of the bed. Aegon had left the room, or maybe he was in the bathroom but I didn't know. There was a lot to do rather than sit and think so I jumped to my feet and walked to the entrance of the bathroom. There and then, I could hear sounds coming from inside. “My lord?” I walked back to the bed. “Are you in there?” I took a seat and looked at the time before looking at the closet when I recalled I had yet to select an outfit for this trip. “I'm here, my lady.” He was there. Getting ready. We didn't have much time on our side and I understood that. By the time Aegon
ANNORA “Wh—what?” The words that came out of her mouth shocked me more than anything. What did she say to me? Did the woman standing before me recall I was the same woman who should be her best friend? “You heard me right,” Sora chuckled. She walked closer and moved farther from me the next time. “You don't want to know how much hate I have for you, Annora. You don't want to know.” “What's going on?” “A lot. A lot you don't know about.” Now it dawned on me. It dawned on me that this woman could be guilty and that Wendeline was right about what she said. How could I not believe Wendeline at this point? I did before now but with doubts, if not because of anything but the trust I have for Sora. Looking up, I asked. “You did something with Kairel, didn't you? Wendeline was right about it, wasn't she? You wanted Kairel to kill Aegon. Did you know about his plans to create a war?”“Why not?” Sora laughed. She looked around the room before facing me again. “Why wouldn't I have known
ANNORAIt was three weeks since the wedding and then the coronation when Aegon announced to me that I would need to move into the royal quarters. Since the event, without moving into the royal chambers, there has been no sort of respect I didn't receive from the members who did not hesitate to show me their good side. Before the wedding, there was no such side from them, and I could not blame them. I wasn't married to the Alpha, at least not yet and there was no need to waste their time showing me a side I didn't know existed, not until now. What more could I ask for? This morning, I woke up in a room that won't be mine any longer; not when I was moving into the Luna chamber and from there, the chamber where myself and the Alpha will live, a chamber that's his. A chamber that's mine already. Someone knocking on the door woke me up from my thoughts. I looked up to notice it was Sora. She was the only one who knocked that way on the door of my room. Without any hesitation, I snappe
WENDELINE After a few days, I walked out of my room with a smile on my countenance. My legs walked through the hallway. I reached the living room in moments. Everyone who passed by me looked in my direction, greeted me, and walked away. I reached a couch and was seated in moments, relaxing my nerves as I let the feeling of home sink in. It was beautiful, beautiful to be here. But it didn't change the fact that I was going to leave. Yes, I was going to leave soon enough, before the end of the week and if not this week, next week. “Good morning, my lady.” “Good morning,” I looked up at the maid who was standing before me. “How are you today?” “I'm very well, my lady. I came to know what you would love to have this morning. The Alpha told me a while ago that you're awake so I am here. What will you love to eat, my lady?” I thought about it. What would I love to eat? “Anything will do.” I relaxed my back and sat up. “Anything will do,” I said again to the woman who bowed and tu
ANNORAThe good feeling that ran around inside my belly. Wendeline's return was good news to not just me, but the Alpha and everyone in the Pack. As soon as Aegon finished changing, he walked through the door that would lead him into the hall, a smile on his countenance. He caught up with me and we kissed even without the priest's permission. Why should we care? Tears did not fail to gather in my eyes. There were just so many thoughts that ran around in my head and one of them was what could have happened to the man I loved so much. If not for the intervention of the woman who made me poison him once at a stage of my life. Crazy. Very crazy. The world itself was a crazy place and I could not wait to be done with the wedding so that some time could be spent with Wendeline who needed to tell me what had happened so far since she left us in the Pack for wherever she went. “Does anyone have anything against the union between Annora and Alpha Aegon?” My heart started to beat. Anothe
WENDELINE “That was smooth.” I walked out of my hiding place. “Hello, brother.” The Alpha only moped at me as though he had seen a ghost and I could not blame him. “You're not going to stand there and act as though you've not seen your sister who has been away for long.” My words caused him to move closer. Tears gathered in his eyes. Whether it was the tears of seeing me or being the winner of a challenge between himself and a man who should be his friend, I didn't know. But I knew deep down inside of me that I was happy to step into the picture and save the man. “I am so happy to see you, Wendeline.” He hugged me. I hugged him back. Tears ran down my face as well and we let each other go moments later. “I'm glad you're okay, Aegon. I'm more than glad the man did not touch you.” And to think that he was ready to die. What did he mean by that thing he did? Why did he allow Kairel to take over? What did he mean by allowing Kairel to kill him? Why would he ever d