"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
Bellona's anger grew. He didn't even feel remorseful, even if he did, she still wouldn't forgive him but she was annoyed that he kept acting arrogantly despite what he did to her.She tightened her fingers around the scalpel that she hid in her hands. She had collected it from Chris when he wasn't looking.She had had enough of him and was tired of seeing him acting all cool when he was the reason she was an orphan. She bit on her lips, refusing to cry. She was never going to cry in front of him. She was never going to let him see her as weak."Unless you're scared of my punishment. You coward!" He said mockingly. This was his last resolve and he prayed it worked. It did because the next moment, Bellona's face darkened and her body shook in rage. "You murderer, you killed my parents!" She roared and launched at him with the scalpel in her hands. Though she knew that a mere scalpel won't be able to kill him but she still wanted to inflict an injury on him.Zephyr's world stopped when
Alpha Noah sat in his office, working on his laptop then he heard his phone make a sound, signalling that a message just entered. He looked at it and wanted to ignore it but on a second thought, he picked it up and glanced at it. As soon as he read the content of the message, his eyes lit up in happiness. Using the mind link, he called on his beta, Arthur. After about two minutes, a middle aged man walked in. He was very tall and had a full beard around his lips which were curved into a deep frown. His expression was stoic and he looked very strict overall."Greetings Alpha Noah'' Arthur greeted. "What will you have me do?" His voice was deep and his face held no emotion whatsoever. He always went straight to the point because he was a busy man and didn't have time for playing around."A news came to me that the blood moon pack will be having a mate ball in two days time, how true is that?" Alpha Noah asked his beta. He knew that the man was always up to date and must have somethin
Lance woke up from his sleep and then went straight to shower. He needed to clear his mind but whilst still showering, his mind went to her, his thoughts drifted to Bellona. She had been the one occupying his mind since days. He thought of her while eating, while driving and some times, he saw her in his dreams.He actually wanted to just have fun with her but now she was controlling his mind. He had been waiting for her call since he gave her his business card but he didn't receive any. He didn't have her contact else he would have called her.He had never felt this way in his entire life. All the ladies he had flings with in the past were the ones who chased him. He had never done the chasing but with Bellona, it was different. She didn't seem interested in him and all his attempts to woe her didn't impress her but instead of him to feel discouraged, he kept thinking of her. He was hooked! Though he knew she wasn't his mate, he didn't mind taking things to another level because he
The day for the mate ball finally arrived. The blood moon pack was decorated with the finest of decorations one could lay their hands on. Guests had began to arrive and were directed to their various rooms. Everything looked beautiful and everyone was excited except one person.Zephyr sat in his office doing nothing. He felt conflicted. His handsome face looked disturbed and his hair was ruffled, showing how much he had ran his fingers through it in frustration. He didn't even go out to welcome the guest, he let Lucian and Jake handle it.The elders had previously come to tell him how great of an Alpha he was for allowing the mate ball. They were happy that he'd soon sire an heir with someone who was not his mate. He didn't know how to feel about that but his wolf was certainly not happy.Fenir had begged her him to call off the mate ball but he refused. This was the only way to get over Bellona. If he had a Luna by his side, he wouldn't think about her. His decision made Fenir angri
As Zephyr heard her words, he frowned. Was he that bad? Did she hate him that much?"I'm sorry" He apologized even when he knew that a simple apology couldn't bring back her parents but he still did. He couldn't remember killing her parents but the deed had already been done. He just wanted to make things right with her. She was the first person that he had ever apologized to and he didn't mind. He didn't mind it as long as she'd forgive him.Bellona looked up at him in shock. She didn't expect him to apologise out of nowhere. It left her speechless."I'm sorry for everything I've done. If you could give me the chance, I'll make things right." Zephyr said sincerely. He didn't know what came over him but what he knew was that he had tucked in his emotions for song long and now, it was overflowing. He couldn't control himself."I- I" Bellona stuttered, her mouth unable to form coherent words. His sudden apology sounded so sincere that it threatened to break the walls she had taken years
"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