Mia moaned into Dalian’s mouth, fisting his shirt and dragging him close to her. She had been shocked by the kiss, but it wasn't unwelcome. They needed to talk—have a serious conversation, but… later. It could wait. He deepened the kiss, slipping his tongue inside her mouth and curling it with hers. He backed her up against the wall, grinding his hard dick on her and they both moaned, shuddering with want. But they both froze when they heard moans coming from the room they just left. He broke the kiss, pulling back as his nose wrinkled in disgust. “Hey, don't judge,” Mia said, scoffing as she hit his arm playfully. “We’re not saints ourselves.”He smiled, holding her hand and leading her away. “Yeah, we're not. But there’s just something about hearing my sister…”He didn't complete the words, his nose wrinkling again. Mia laughed softly and Dalian looked down at her with soft eyes. Then suddenly, he tugged her inside a small room that seemed like a closet and closed the door, pres
I sat next to the grave, holding the flowers I brought. I just stared at the name on the stone, tears flowing freely from my cheeks. "It's my birthday, mum," I whispered, my voice barely audible as I stroked the name on the gravestone. Isla Hale. My mother, my world, my everything. Dead, gone, and left me all alone in a world where I do not belong. "It's my birthday," I said again. "And no one remembered. Not even father. He didn't even look my way." My twenty-one birthday. The tears were flowing wildly, my vision blurry. It hurts. It hurts so much to live like I'm invisible, like I'm nothing, a nobody. My father doesn't even see me, not really. He doesn't look at me, doesn't care. My stepmother treats me like dirt under her shoe, and my stepsister is even worse. The only one who cares is Lucas. Just thinking about him makes the tears slow down. Lucas. My boyfriend. The reason I still get out of bed every morning. We've been together for three years, and Lucas has been n
I stood at the door, frozen, still not believing what I was seeing. Lucas and my stepsister hadn't even noticed I was in the room, too tied up in each other to notice. "Oh, Lucas, you feel so good." Zara kept moaning at the top of her voice. I'm sure the whole house could hear her. She turned her face to my direction and smirked. She goddamn smirk. "Lucas!" I snapped. Lucas peeled himself away from Zara, staring at me with shock. "Ravenna, it's not like that. I can explain," he said in a rush as he tried to put on his clothes. But I wasn't looking at him, I was looking at my stepsister, who still had that smug smile on her face, still lying there naked. "Ravenna let me explain, please," Lucas said as he moved closer to me. I snapped my head to him. "Explain what, Lucas? Explain why you're fucking my goddamn stepsister?" "I... I just..." Lucas stammered, unable to finish. Zara, slithering out of bed with the blanket draped around her, finally spoke. "Oh, poor Ravenna," she
I felt my body jolt with shock as the lightning struck, right at the center of my chest. It felt like being hit by a massive electric force. I gasped and trembled overwhelmed by the shock and the pain… God, the pain. The pain tore through me like a jogged bolt, sharp and searing, as if every nerve in my body was set on fire. My muscles clenched so hard it felt like my bones might snap under the pressure. Heat—unbearable, burning heat—surged through my skin, hotter than anything I had ever felt before. I could smell it too, the sharp, acrid scent of something burning. My skin? My clothes? It doesn't matter. I just wanted it to end. Breathing was a challenge. Every breath was a struggle, each one clawing at my throat as if my lungs had forgotten how to function. My chest felt tight, like I was suffocating, even though I could hear myself gasping, my mouth opening and closing, but there was no air. My heart hammered so violently in my chest that I thought it might tear itself
We walked for a while, Joseph and the girl—whose name I still didn't know—engrossed in a conversation I chose to ignore. Sofia was still walking behind us but it seems she lost interest in the back of my head because I no longer felt her burning eyes. We got to a clearing, and my breath caught in my throat. Standing majestic before me was the pack house. It was massive, but that wasn't what made me stare in awe. It was the modern—sleek lines, endless windows reflecting the sky, and a facade of steel and glass that glinted under the sun. The architecture was bold yet minimalistic, making the entire structure look more like an exclusive resort than a home for wolves.My eyes followed the clean, geometric edges of the building as it seemed to stretch endlessly, merging with the surrounding forest. The walls were a mix of polished concrete and dark wood accents, blending effortlessly with nature, yet remaining unapologetically contemporary. Wide balconies wrapped around each level
"Are you a spy, Ravenna?" Alpha Rowan asked as he rounded the table. His voice was low now. Dangerous. "No. I swear to the moon goddess I'm not," I said with my hands held up. "I knew we shouldn't have brought her here," Sofia grumbled, cutting a sharp look at Lilith, who just stood there still watching me. "Please," I begged, my voice trembling. "Just just let me explain." "What can you possibly tell us? Lies?" This came from Sofia again. I turned to Rowan, my eyes pleading. "Please." He watched me for a while, his face unreasonable. "Go on," he finally spoke. I let out a breath as I tried to steady my voice. "I'm an exile," I began. "I got banished from my pack. I never intended to come here. I swear it." "An exile," Rowan repeated. "What got you banished?" I swallowed, tears forming in my eyes. What was I going to tell them? That I found my ex boyfriend with my step sister and I had dashed her head against the wall? And what was what got me exiled? God, that sounded so p
I stared at my reflection in the bathroom mirror. Everything seemed normal—my silver hair, though a little dull, and my familiar tired pale eyes staring back at me. But that wasn’t what sent ice crawling through my veins.It was my chest. The place where the lightning had struck was different. The scar marred my skin, a branching, jagged pattern that stretched like dark veins. It was swollen, discolored, and burned. I traced it with trembling fingers. I could feel the current in my skin as if the lightning was stored in me. I broke down, the weight of it all crashing over me. It was too much. It was all too much for my heart to take. I haven't even had time to grieve about the loss of my pack, of my father, of my life. And now that I was alone, it all came crashing down. It felt like the floodgates of my emotions had burst wide open. There wasn't really much to cry
My heart hammered wildly in my ribs as I stared at the note in my trembling hands. Written in red ink was: "You're not welcome here." I swallowed hard when I understood why red ink was used. Yeah, I got the message loud and clear. "Ravenna?" I jumped at Lilith's voice. I forgot I wasn't alone. "Yeah?" I answered as I hid the note in the pant's pocket."Are you okay? Why're you just standing there?" "I'm okay. I just want to use the toilet." I rushed into the bathroom, and flushed the note down the toilet. Why was I hiding the note? Shouldn't I have shown it to Lilith so she would know this floor wasn't as safe as she thought?It's okay. I'm okay. I wasn't going to leave this room. I would keep the door locked. And if they somehow broke into the room, I knew how to defend myself. I washed my face, and headed back to the room. Thoughts about the note buried deep in my mind. ***It's been days since I've settled into the pack. So far there hasn't been another note or anybody br
Mia moaned into Dalian’s mouth, fisting his shirt and dragging him close to her. She had been shocked by the kiss, but it wasn't unwelcome. They needed to talk—have a serious conversation, but… later. It could wait. He deepened the kiss, slipping his tongue inside her mouth and curling it with hers. He backed her up against the wall, grinding his hard dick on her and they both moaned, shuddering with want. But they both froze when they heard moans coming from the room they just left. He broke the kiss, pulling back as his nose wrinkled in disgust. “Hey, don't judge,” Mia said, scoffing as she hit his arm playfully. “We’re not saints ourselves.”He smiled, holding her hand and leading her away. “Yeah, we're not. But there’s just something about hearing my sister…”He didn't complete the words, his nose wrinkling again. Mia laughed softly and Dalian looked down at her with soft eyes. Then suddenly, he tugged her inside a small room that seemed like a closet and closed the door, pres
They talked about the plan and what it entails. About the marriage and how the pack was going to take it. They concluded that if they didn't take it well and didn't agree to it, then the plan wouldn't continue. They would think of something else that would get them allies. “That's enough for today,” Ravenna said, standing up and the others followed. “We’ll discuss this with the pack tomorrow and after that, we’ll know the next course of action and what we’re going to do next.”The room nodded. Darius held out his hand and Ravenna took it. He drew her into his chest, wrapping his arms around her waist as he whispered, “You okay, baby?”Ravenna sighed, resting her head on his chest. “Honestly? No. I'm scared, Darius. Mia was right; inviting our enemies into our territory might not be a good idea. It… Something could happen.”“Hey, I was just saying,” Mia rushed to say. “And that was before I heard your plan. We’re going to work with protections and warding. Nothing could go wrong with
The room was silent, even the twins who were usually noisy knew better than to disrupt this silence. Mia looked down at her feet; Lucian stared out the window; Dalian at the wall. Then, “That's a good idea,” Dalian said, looking back at Darius and Ravenna, who had been tense. They both released breaths at the same time. “I honestly wanted to talk about it with both of them, but I didn't know the best way to approach it. It's a lovely idea.”Ravenna smiled at him. “Thank you, Dalian.”“I don't—” Mia cleared her throat and all eyes turned to her. “I don't want to be the negative one here, but… but how do you go about this peace? What do we propose? And inviting our enemies into our territory? That is a problem.”Darius nodded. “We know that, Mia. But nothing is ever easy. We’re willing to do anything if it means securing peace for our future and our children.” He looked over at Juniper and Jasper who were making shapes with their fingers and giggling. “And how are we going to propose
Dalian was quiet after the shower, when they got dressed and went downstairs. And he looked lost in his head, distant. Mia didn't know what to do or say, so she just held his hand even when the pack looked at them. She didn't care. And she even held him tighter when she saw some of the girls eying her with jealousy. She felt smug. Because she knew they wanted him, but she was the only one he had eyes on.“In your faces,” those were the ones she wanted so badly to say to them, but she stayed silent, though her eyes said it all. They were about to go get something to eat when they came across Lucian. He looked down at their hands before he looked back at them as he said, “Alpha and Luna want to see the both of you.”“Is everything okay?” Dalian asked, the first words he had spoken for a while, his eyebrows pinched in worry. Lucian just waved at him and he walked past them. “Everything’s fine, relax. You wouldn't be scolded for fucking.”“Idiot,” Mia scoffed as they followed Lucian.
They stayed like that for long minutes, wrapped in each other, breathing in each other’s scent, and saying nothing, just content with each other. Then Dalian shifted, kissing her cheeks as he whispered, “You’re dangerous, Mia.”She smiled, eyes closed. “And you’re danger.”He chuckled, low and soft, the sound rumbling against her lips as he continued to kiss her. Her scent was thick in the air, wrapping around him like a spell, and he wanted to breathe it in until it filled every dark corner within him. She smelled like lilies in bloom—fresh, delicate, and subtly sweet—and like the earth after the first rainfall, rich and grounding. It was a scent he hadn’t known he craved until now, and it was all her. Addictive. Enchanting.Every breath he took only pulled him deeper under, until he wasn’t sure where she ended and he began. She was sweetness and strength, softness and storm, and everything about her called to something primal in him—and it wasn't his wolf. No, it was something else
Oh, if Mia thought she knew pleasure before, it was nothing compared to this. This was a whole different experience, a different feeling and she didn't want it to stop. Dalian settled between her thighs like he belonged there, and dragged his tongue up her center, groaning deep as he tasted her. Mia cried out, her fingers tangling in the sheets as her back arched off the bed. He licked again, slower this time, swirling his tongue before sucking her clit into his mouth. Mia’s body jerked and she gasped out his name, “Dalian,” one hand flying to his hair. Dalian hummed against her flesh, his tongue licking and swirling, doing things to her. He licked her folds before his tongue entered her and Mia moaned loudly, her other hand joining the first and she held his hair tight. Dalian raised his eyes, they landed on hers and held, his eyes hooded with lust. He curled his tongue inside her, tasting her from the inside. And when he slipped two fingers in, Mia screamed so loud that she was
Mia stood up, grumbling under her breath from the pain that shot from her neck. She moved to open the door but paused. What if it was Dalian?She breathed in and tried to fix her hair, but she stopped. What was she doing? She sighed as she opened the door, but it was another twin that greeted her. Ravenna smiled, holding up a paper bag. “I brought you cake,” she said softly. “You barely touched your breakfast, so I figured you'd be hungry.”Mia smiled back, taking the bag from her. “You're the best.”Ravenna’s smile widened. “I know.” But the smile dimmed a little. “I would really love to stay with you, but I got to go to the twin. I'll see you later?”Mia nodded. “Sure.”Ravenna pulled her into a gentle hug before she turned and left. Mia took the bag inside her room and set it down, taking off her clothes. She entered the bathroom and spent a good twenty minutes in there. Just as she came out from the bathroom, with only a towel wrapped around her, a knock came at her door. Was Ra
“Can you–” Mia sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose with her free hand. She didn't want to let go of Dalian’s hand. It felt like an… anchor. Even when members of the pack passed them and looked down on their joined hands, whispering behind their hands. If anything, she held his hand tighter. They could talk all they wanted, she didn't care. Pff, she cared. Goddamn it, she cared. She cares about what they think about her, how they see her. Because it hurts. Because they were supposed to be her family, but they're foes. She had done nothing except be a child of her father. And that was all they needed. Since she was a child of a betrayer, she was also a betrayer. But she wasn't. She loved this pack, even though they didn't love her back. And she wanted them to accept her. But she had stopped trying to gain their approval years ago. They hate her. Even when Darius had defended her all those years ago. She could still remember that day. He had just become alpha, and he was also fig
Dalian groaned so deep in his throat that anyone who passed by would think he was dying. Oh, if only they knew. He was in heaven. Mia swallowed his full length, her warm mouth like bliss around him. She stayed like that for a moment, breathing through her nose, her throat working around him. Then she swallowed and Dalian saw stars. “Fuck,” he groaned, his hands weaving themselves into her hair, but they just stayed there, giving her time. She started moving. She withdrew until only the tip remained in her mouth before she swallowed him again, hollowing her cheeks and swallowing. She did it slowly at first before she picked pace, her beautiful blue eyes never once looking away from him. He couldn't look away from her either. Looking at those eyes while watching his dick in her mouth was a sight he didn't want to miss. His hold tightened on her hair and he moved his hip slightly, wanting to thrust, but he stopped. He was going to take it at her own pace.But it seems Mia didn't mi