The last thing Bellona saw before she lost conciousness was Zephyr's eyes, staring protectively at her but before she could think of anything, she fainted, probably due to the shock and stress thereby causing her to fall to the ground with the electric chair still strapped to her.Zephyr glared maliciously at both Lucian and Jake buy didn't say a word to them. He then returned his gaze to Bellona. He remained on his spot, contemplating whether or not to go to her. He just wanted to go back to his room but his wolf protested against it. Fenir was aggrevated seeing his mate in that condition. He just wanted to come out and tear Lucian apart.It took quite a lot from Zephyr to keep his wolf in check. He took a deep breath and walked towards Bellona. "Alpha, you're awake -" Lucian recovered from his shock and began talking but he didn't get the chance to finish his statement because Zephyr passed by, totally ignoring him and walked to Bellona.He untied the rope which she was bound with
Zephyr stood in his office while waiting for Gwydion. He had sent a guard to release him from the dungeon and bring him to his office because he was confused and needed clarification.He needed to know how Bellona had been working with him and she was right under his nose but he didn't realize that she was his mate up until now. The whole thing was confusing, even for his wolf too. Just what happened?A knock on the door brought him back from his train of thought and then the door opened, revealing Gwydion whose two hands were bound and a guard by his side."Release him" Zephyr ordered the guard who quickly did as he was told and left immediately after he was done. Zephyr needed Gwydion to answer his questions correctly and knowing the man, he wouldn't talk if he was bound with chains."Did someone steal from you again?" Gwydion asked mockingly because the last time Zephyr sort for him was when he wanted to find out who stole Diablerie.Zephyr didn't answer him but gave him a hard gla
When Gwydion left, Zephyr simply plopped on the couch to ponder on what he had just heard. He knew that Gwydion was hiding something from him but he didn't push it, his mate was currently occupying his mind so he didn't have time to think about Gwydion.He couldn't help but wonder why Bellona was hiding her scent from him. It was obvious that she hated him, so why was she hiding her scent? Was she different from their kind or did she know that they were mates and didn't want him to find out? All roads were leading to one point; she didn't want him.Would she reject him? The thought of rejection made his stomach churn. This mate bond was doing strange things to him. He needed to get rid of her before he'd be unable to let her go. Her presence would only pose threat to himself and his pack. He was the Alpha for a reason and his pack's safety was his utmost priority not a mate.His thoughts came to an abrupt end when Lucian and Jake entered into his office. He probably didn't hear them
Zephyr drew in a deep breath. He was so frustrated. The reason he sent Lucian out was because he didn't know how to answer his questions. His mind was a mess. Just one week in his pack and Bellona was already causing troubles.Right, Bellona! He needed to see how she was faring.Zephyr almost facepalmed himself when he realized that he was thinking about her even in this situation but he still decided to see her, even if it's for a second.He slowly walked to the pack's hospital, careful as if not to get caught. When he got there, he saw that there was no one in except for Bellona who was still unconscious.He walked up to her and sat by the bedside while observing her features. Though her skin was now void of injuries, she still looked deathly pale. Her lips were chapped and her eyes had large bags under them. She didn't show any sign of waking up and it worried him.If the Holter monitor wasn't reading her heart beat, he could have thought she was dead because of how she laid motion
Bellona jolted awake from her sleep but remained still on the bed, eyes wide open. She had a terrible dream that was so scary and it looked real.The dream was like the one she had the last time about Zephyr making her feel good but this one was so realistic. Zephyr had claimed her and marked her as his and she couldn't do anything about it.She felt scared, not about what Zephyr would do to her since she wasn't scared of dying. She was scared of disappointing her parents, scared of dying without avenging them.Bellona eyes trailed to her skin and it was as smooth as a baby's butt. If she could remember correctly, Lucian had inflicted so many injuries on her body so now come her skin was clear?Not that she hated it, infact she wanted whatever happened to keep happening but she couldn't help but wonder if it had anything to do with Zephyr.'Nah' she thought. He wouldn't do anything to help her, instead he'd only frustrate her life. It was probably the doctor who helped her.Suddenly,
"I - I really don't know who you are. The reason I pretended to be asleep was because I was scared since I'm just seeing you for the first time." Bellona lied smoothly but it wasn't entirely a lie. She was a little bit scared.Zephyr could only stare at her in awe. She looked so innocent and so harmless and if one didn't witness her attempts to kill him, she could easily fool them but not him. It was impossible to fool him.He wanted to play along with her to see how long she'd keep up with her act but on a second thought, he decided against it."Your heart is beating so loudly, Bellona. I can tell you're lying." He said calmly, waiting for her reaction and she didn't disappoint, she kept on lying."I - I'm not Bellona. I'm..." She paused and then gasped dramatically before covering her mouth with her hands. "...I can't remember my name""Quit it, Bellona." Zephyr growled angrily."Alright. Alright. You don't have to keep barking like a dog" Bellona finally dropped her act and went ba
After his banter with Bellona, Zephyr walked back to his office angrily and kept on pacing back and forth.What would he do with Bellona? She was hell bent on frustrating him and she was doing a great job at it. How was he going to survive with her and her stubbornness.Zephyr didn't know what to do. He had never been this confused in his entire life. He needed to learn how to keep his emotions in check whenever he was around her as she knew his weakness and he was sure she'd use it against him. He decided that he'd try to be immune to her so that her attempts to frustrate him will be futile. Zephyr heard a knock on the door and quickly put himself together. He didn't want anyone to see him in that state. "Come in" He said in a low voice. He didn't need to be loud for the person on the other side of the door to hear him as werewolves had incredible hearing.The door opened and Jake walked in. He then moved to where Zephyr stood."Lucian is fine, he has calmed down but I doubt it'l
"Do you think it'll work?" Zephyr asked, still not convinced. The time he had spent with Bellona made him realize that she was not an average. She could twist situations to a way that pleased her."There's no harm in trying" Jake motivated him"Okay, let's go" Zephyr said, finally ready to face Bellona."I'm not going with you" Jake replied amusedly. Zephyr was behaving like a child and it was funny. Zephyr sharply glared at him and he laughed. "Okay, okay, let's go."They both went to the pack's hospital where they met Chris checking up on Bellona."Do you feel pain on any part of your body?" Chris asked.Bellona looked up and her eyes met Zephyr's, then she said. "Yes, my entire body aches. It must be due to all the beating I received" she was fine but she lied to see Zephyr's reaction.Zephyr's face momentarily darkened but he came back to his senses when Jake told him through the mind link to get himself together. Jake understood Zephyr's reaction because he also had a mate and h
"Bow to your Luna" Zephyr declared and everyone present including the elders bowed on hearing Zephyr's command.Bellona was overwhelmed with emotions as she looked over the people bowing in respect to her. She felt like she didn't deserve their loyalty."Do you want to address them?" Zephyr asked her as he placed his hand on her shoulder.Bellona nodded even though she didn't know what to say. But she just felt the need to thank them at least for supporting her even when they barely knew her."You may rise" Zephyr instructed and they obeyed immediately then he turned to Bellona. "Go on" He said and then took a step back so the attention could be on her."Thank you so much for trusting and choosing me" She began with an emotional voice. "I promise not to let you down and I'll do my best to take care of you all. Please do well to support me and correct me whenever you see me going wrong. Thank you" She finished her statement.It was quiet and Bellona began to feel anxious but all negati
"Are you more reasonable than the moon goddess who fated us to be together?" Zephyr asked and he waited for their response.As expected, they were silent then he continued. "And who gave you the impression that my mate, your Luna can not protect herself and the pack members?" His brows rose up in questioning as he stared at the elders who always spoke before thinking.Zephyr's response to their statement made Bellona smile inwardly but it didn't take away her nervousness as she could still see them staring at her and it made her self conscious of her self."Let's say she's a good warrior, that aside" Another elder stood up. "But we heard that she tried to kill you. Is that not enough reason to disqualify her?""If she can try to hurt you, who are we or the pack members that she would not hurt." He said the strongest point they had on their sleeves and they were sure that there was no reasonable way in which Zephyr would respond to the question.Bellona's worst fears came alive immedia
Bellona's heart thundered in her chest as she stood in the waiting room. Today was the day that Zephyr was to introduce her formally to the elders and the pack as his mate.As much as she was excited, she was also nervous as she thought of the worst possible things.Will they accept me? Will they reject me as their Luna? She questioned herself."Are you okay?" Zephyr asked, breaking her line of thoughts."Yeah, I'm fine" She said with a smile that didn't reach her eyes.Zephyr, noticing her uneasiness took her hand in his and said. "We can do this another time if you're not ready." "No. No, let's do it today. I'm fine" Bellona interjected immediately. Although she wanted to agree with Zephyr and reschedule, but the elders and the pack members were already out there, waiting to see how.They certainly would not be happy to find out that she had stood them up. It would give them another reason to dislike her aside all she had done."Okay. Whenever you're ready." Zephyr said and he tigh
"We should get something to eat." Zephyr said and Bellona nodded but sh found it difficult to get out of bed. She didn't want to leave his arms but she wanted to eat something too.They had been in bed for too long and they had missed breakfast. Bellona forced herself to sit up then she flung her legs down."Freshen up, breakfast will be ready by the time you're done." Zephyr instructed and she obeyed and walked into the bathroom.Bellona took a quick bath and joined Zephyr in the balcony. He had already freshened up and was waiting for her with a table filled with food. She took a seat and they ate in silence, finishing what was on the plate."You must have been really hungry" Zephyr commented as he looked at her plate. He had thought she was joking to avoid him when she said she was hungry. Now he felt sad for keeping her hungry for long."I don't think I can ever get enough of food." She smiled and picked up a grape from the tray and took a bite from it."I know I can never get eno
Bellona opened her eyes slowly, unwilling to succumb to the sweet dream she was having. This was the most comfortable sleep she had ever had in her entire life and she didn't want it to end. She wanted to sleep some more so she could continue her perfect dream but eventually, she woke up.Bellona realized that it wasn't a dream as she felt Zephyr's hands around her waist, pressing her back against his chest. His legs entwined with hers under the sheets and his hot breath on her hair, fanning her neck.'It wasn't a dream' she smiled to herself.Zephyr had actually made love to her in the most sensual and tender manner. Bellona felt her face heat and her body burn anew as she recalled the beautiful memories that she would never forget It was an experience she had never had before and she didn't think she'd do it even in the nearest future but apparently, the moon goddess had other plans for her.She wished to do the activity all the time because it was something that she couldn't wrap
Bellona laid down beside him, her thoughts wondering on ways she would be able to pleasure Zephyr. She wanted to make him feel the same way he made her feel. She wanted from show him how much she loved him."What wrong?" Zephyr asked when she sat up."I want to make you feel good" Bellona said, her voice sounded low and shy."You don't have to" he protested. He didn't want to force her to do what she didn't want to do."But I want to so let me do it" Bellona said, her voice filled with determination."Bell-" his words got stuck in his throat when her lips landed on his neck, kissing and nibbling."Bellona you" he tried to draw back his legendary self control for her sake and him. It was her first time and although he'd love more than anything to go on, she had to rest so as not to overstress herself."Shh" She hushed him. "Allow me, I promise you won't regret it."Zephyr couldn't protest anymore because deep down he wanted it.Bellona kissed from his neck down to his collar bone then
Bellona's face flushed in embarrassment as she heard him ask her."It was good." She said, not knowing what else to say.Zephyr raised his brow, "good?" He repeated and she nodded."Is my touch just good?" He asked her and this time, Bellona was unable to give him a proper response because she really didn't know what else to say.His touch was perfect but she didn't know how to put it in words.Zephyr smirked at her speechlessness then went down and captured her lips in a heated kiss.He kissed her so passionately that Bellona felt he was punishing her. He kissed her to the extent that she tasted blood and only then did he stop."Is my touch just good?" He repeated and Bellona remained mute.He didn't wait for her response and the next instant, his mouth landed on her breasts.His tongue circled on her sensitive nipples, causing her to arch her back to him. He continued sucking on her tits while caressing the other one then when he was satisfied, he switched places."I've waited for a
"Bell," Zephyr tried to speak but Bellona who was overwhelmed with feelings didn't let him talk."What do you want me to do, Zephyr?" She asked, rising to a sitting position. "You claim to love me but you do not show it. Actions speak louder than words" She finally finished her ranting."I-- I don't know what to say" Zephyr stuttered. "I didn't know you felt that way. It wasn't my intention to make you feel this way." He explained. Sincerely, he had avoided getting to close to her in fear that she'd feel like he's forcing things and push him away."I wanted to give you space. I thought you weren't ready. I swear, Bell. I really love you and I'll never do anything to hurt you." Zephyr confessed sincerely. "I'm very sorry for making you feel this way." He apologized. He felt horrible with himself that he had made his mate feel bad when all he wanted to do is to see her smile and happy.Bellona turned to him, my heart telling her that she had been to harsh on the man. She understood what
Bellona didn't reply to him anymore. She simply kept quiet and continued bathing in his warmth. Her mind going to different directions"Zephyr" She called out suddenly. "Yes," He answered immediately."Do you not like me" She asked, her voice sounding sad.The moment Zephyr heard her question, he rose from the bed. "What gave you that thought?" He asked and without waiting for her response, he continued. "I love you so very much, Bellona. There's no woman I have and will ever love like I love you. So clear that thought out of your mind. I really do-" "Then why don't you want to touch me" She asked, cutting him short.Zephyr was speechless as he started at her with wide mouth. Her question had taken him by surprise. It wasn't an everyday question that he had expected her to ask him. It was just a random."Am I not attractive enough or do you not get turned on by me?" She voiced out her worry. She had been waiting for Zephyr to make advances at her. They were mates after all. If they