It was already getting dark by the time the car pulled to a stop.
“Where are we?” I finally asked, my blue and green orbs fixing on the two-story building in front of me. Yes, I had two different eye colors. One was a light blue and the other, the faintest shade of green. One of the reasons the pack thought I was cursed. I believed them. I mean, what normal person had two different eyes? “We will be making a quick stop here.” Emma didn't spare me a second glance as she hopped out of the car. I glanced over at the driver who barely acknowledged me before scurrying after Emma who was already walking into the building. The blaring of loud music as well as the strong stench of alcohol hit me the moment I stepped into the dimly lit room. Young men were everywhere, drunk and scantily dressed women littered the whole place. Dozens of people were making out, on the couches, on tables, and the floor. Some women were even pressed against the wall as the men behind drilled them hard. Heat crept up my cheeks and I looked away almost immediately but wherever I looked only radiated more sin. “W-What is this place?” I managed to ask, my face turning red with each moan that reached my ears. “A party,” Emma replied and began walking, her eyes searching through the crowd. My eyes widened a little. “B-But we are only here to pick up your dress. Father never said you could stop at any—” “Father didn't need to say,” Emma stopped to glare at me. “I’m old enough to make my own decisions so shut up and come with me.” She sneered before walking away. I followed Emma to the bar where she ordered some drinks. “Here,” She placed the glass containing the crystal red liquid in front of me. “Drink it.” “I don't drink…” I said quietly. I had never taken alcohol in my life. “It's non-alcoholic, missy.” Emma rolled her eyes. “We’ll be here for a while so you better take it while I'm still being nice.” The drink had a sharp and bitter taste and I almost set it down if it wasn't for Emma who was glaring at me. “What sort of drink was that?” I coughed. “One that would loosen you up so you can enjoy the party.” Emma leaned back with a smile. “Loosen me up? I… I don't understand.” “Look around you, Elara. Why do you think I brought you here?” Emma raised a brow at me. Horror trickled down my spine as realization hit me. No… Emma wouldn't— “The drink you took was Lust’s bane.” An evil grin curled up Emma’s lips as my eyes widened to twice their size. Lust’s bane was a potion that eliminates all senses leaving one with only raw and primal urges. My heart pounded loudly in my ears as something hot and feral stirred within me. “Soon, you’ll be in heat so get yourself fucked by a man or two.” Her voice filled my head as I began to pant. I suddenly found it hard to breathe as my body trembled. It felt like my body was set on fire…. but in a good way and all I wanted was to be in the position of one of those women getting screwed up by those men. “Why… ” Her betrayal hit me hard. I knew Emma hated me but this was too low, even for her. “I guess I just hate your face.” Emma leaned in and whispered before moving back. “Well, enjoy your night with the men sister.” She chuckled before disappearing from my sight. My head reeled as I struggled to stand. This… this cannot be happening to me. Waves of heat rippled through my body as I pushed my way through the crowd, feeling dozens of lustful eyes on me. I felt like a prey in the den of hungry lions who would tear me apart in seconds. The heat got worse with each second and I found myself gasping at the foot of the stairs. The urges were suffocating and the smell of men mixed with alcohol wasn't helping matters. There was no escaping the Lust’s bane and I knew it was just a matter of time before I yielded to my carnal desires. I couldn't let that happen. A small moan escaped my lips as I forced myself up the flight of wooden stairs till I reached the last floor and staggered towards the farthest room I could find. I needed to lock myself up, to do anything to keep myself from smelling a man’s scent. I stumbled into a room at the far end of the hallway and locked the door. That was it… that will keep all the men out. Just then, I sensed a small movement behind me and turned around in alert only to collide with a hard wall causing me to fall. Tiny sparks crawled over my skin as a hand caught me just in time for a strong cologne to waft into my nostrils. “How dare you come in here?” A husky voice growled, sending shivers down my spine. My head shot up and I locked eyes with the most intense green eyes I’ve ever seen. The stranger’s scent evaded my senses, a delightful smell of earth after rain and my wolf purred in excitement much to my horror. A man…. There was a man here. I tried my best to fight my body but his manly scent wasn't making things any better. I was so wet… I needed a man. I must have a man. And just like that, my self-restraint shattered into a million pieces as I grabbed the man and pulled him down for a kiss. “Have you lost it?” The sturdy man pushed me away almost immediately. “I said I don’t want any woman. Get the fuck out of my room!” “No… ” I protested, “I want more.” “Get out.” The tall man ordered but I closed the distance between us instead and kissed him again. I felt his muscular body stiffen at my touch as his scent alongside another smell… alcohol I presume filled my senses. The man broke the kiss and glared down at me. He was easily over six feet and I looked so tiny standing in front of him. “Get the fuck out of my room!” There was something about his voice that told me to run, to get far away from this man whoever he was but my feet refused to move. I could feel my underwear moistened as the ache between my legs intensified and as odd as it sounded, all I wanted was him. The man must have smelt my arousal because his eyes darkened. “Get. Out. Of. My. Room.” He stressed the words. “Get out while you still can, I'm warning you.” It was a clear threat but for the first time in my life, I wasn't afraid of threats. His words only excited me. “I want you,” I whispered and licked my lips, watching the man’s eyes turn shades darker. His brows furrowed in confusion and It looked like he was trying to fight something. My eyes flickered to his slightly unbuttoned shirt and even in the dark, caught sight of a peculiar dragon tattoo peeking out. I licked my lips again and this time, It looked like he lost whatever battle he was fighting. “You are going to regret this.” He growled before slamming his lips on mine. I knew I would, but at that moment, I couldn’t think of anything apart from how good his lips felt against mine. My legs wrapped around his waist as he picked me up and walked towards the bed, our lips still locked together. He reached the bed and set me down carefully like I was the most fragile thing in the world. I felt my heart did a summersault, no one had ever treated me with so much care. I was out of breath by the time he finally broke the kiss and I found his green orbs staring into mine. “You're beautiful.” His husky voice whispered. I was completely unprepared for what happened next because a small gasp escaped my lips as I felt he yanked my top away from my body, leaving me half-naked before his eyes. “Beautiful…” His eyes were filled with lust as they fixed on my chest. I wasn't a busty one but I knew he liked what he saw judging by the way he licked his lips. Another gasp escaped my lips as his hand clasped one of my breasts and he squeezed hard, causing a moan to escape my lips. His tongue circled one of my nipples before he finally took it in his mouth making me suck in a breath. His other hand roamed around my body before finally slipping under my skirt and into my entrance. He cursed. “Fuck, you're so wet.” Lust overpowered my senses and my waist started to move on its own, grinding shameless on the hand lodged between my legs. It felt good… so good but then he suddenly pulled away. I was about to protest when something else, something much bigger thrust inside of me. I gasped, my eyes widening to twice their size. “You’re a virgin…” He pointed out, he was so huge only his tip got in. “Don’t stop… please” My words came out in short breaths. I must have looked pathetic but I didn’t care. All I wanted was to feel him inside me. “I want you… all of you.” I whispered and that was all it took. A cry escaped my lips the next second along with a gasp as he thrust into me, hard. He kissed the tears staining my face and waited for me to adjust to his size before he started to move again. My moans became louder as his pace increased. His thrusts became harder and faster than before, causing my mouth to form a small “o” And that was when I felt it. An intense feeling of bliss. My eyes rolled back as my body arched and just when I thought I was going to explode, a knock came on the door.“The King has sent some women along with a message again.” Raphael, My Beta glanced at me through the mirror before his eyes returned to the road in front of him.My fists clenched, I already knew what this ‘message’ would contain.“Tell him I'm not interested,” I sighed, staring out the open window. The drive to the town had been a long one, and I noticed how much the town had changed from the last time I was here.The town was under a pack I commanded but even after all these years, the evening air still smelt the same. Fresh and filled with nothing but sins of my past.“You will have to listen to him one of these days.” Raph’s voice broke through my thoughts. “You aren't getting any younger.”“I don't need a woman to warm my bed.” I gritted through my teeth. My father, the Alpha King has been trying all he could to get me to take a woman to my bed. He wanted a grandchild, one that would be a possible heir to the throne but I’ve defied him all these years.It wasn't like I was inte
ElaraThe first thing I felt when I woke up the next morning was a splitting headache. I found myself naked, under sheets in an unfamiliar room.Panic washed over me. Where was I? Why was I naked?Memories of last night came rushing into my head and my head snapped to the side. He was gone.Horrified, I looked down only to be greeted by the red staining on the cover. My horror only intensified when I glanced out the window and saw the light blue hues stretching across the sky indicating a new day.I slept the entire night with a stranger!My legs felt sore as I scrambled out of bed to grab my clothes sprawled all over the floor and threw them on.Father was going to kill me.By the time I returned to the pack, It was morning already. The shabby closet I called a room was located inside the main house where the Alpha and his family lived so I had no choice but to walk right in. I just hoped I'd be able to slip in without anyone noticing me.My joy knew no bounds when I slid in throug
Elara "You should listen to Emma," It was Jace who spoke now, "Save those fucking tears for tonight. You'll need them when those wolves are tearing you apart, limb by limb." I stumbled back watching an evil smirk make its way up Jace's face. I couldn't believe my ears... and eyes as I watched the two people in front of me burst into laughter. "Oh, I wish I could capture the expression on your face right now. You look like you're going to pass out." Emma chuckled, "You never saw it coming did you?" I was at a loss for words as their mocking laughter filled my ears. I still couldn't believe my mate and sister had planned such a huge betrayal. I knew Emma hated me so I shouldn't be surprised she would do something like this. But Jace? Never in a million years would I have ever imagined the man I loved would betray me like this. Jace was a man I considered my whole world, a man I loved more than myself and spent ten years of my life loving. I still remember the first day
ElaraI never thought I would lose my innocence in the most horrible way, and to a man whose face I barely remembered.I was turning eighteen tomorrow, the age when one finally meets their wolf and shifts for the first time. But I found my mate tonight and to my greatest joy, he turned out to be Jace Ethon, the Beta's son and my long-time crush.My case was rare. Not everyone got to meet their mate before they came of age, I must have been very lucky. That was new because I happened to be the most unlucky person in the entire world. Jace was the love of my life, the only person other than my best friend Lori, who was nice to me in this pack. But all my dreams of having a happy ever after with a mate who loved me were flushed down the drain the moment he dragged me to this kitchen and told me his plan.My mate wanted to poison the Alpha and he wanted me to help him do it. “I can't do this,” I whispered, glancing between Jace and the opened door.We were standing in the middle of the
Elara "You should listen to Emma," It was Jace who spoke now, "Save those fucking tears for tonight. You'll need them when those wolves are tearing you apart, limb by limb." I stumbled back watching an evil smirk make its way up Jace's face. I couldn't believe my ears... and eyes as I watched the two people in front of me burst into laughter. "Oh, I wish I could capture the expression on your face right now. You look like you're going to pass out." Emma chuckled, "You never saw it coming did you?" I was at a loss for words as their mocking laughter filled my ears. I still couldn't believe my mate and sister had planned such a huge betrayal. I knew Emma hated me so I shouldn't be surprised she would do something like this. But Jace? Never in a million years would I have ever imagined the man I loved would betray me like this. Jace was a man I considered my whole world, a man I loved more than myself and spent ten years of my life loving. I still remember the first day
ElaraThe first thing I felt when I woke up the next morning was a splitting headache. I found myself naked, under sheets in an unfamiliar room.Panic washed over me. Where was I? Why was I naked?Memories of last night came rushing into my head and my head snapped to the side. He was gone.Horrified, I looked down only to be greeted by the red staining on the cover. My horror only intensified when I glanced out the window and saw the light blue hues stretching across the sky indicating a new day.I slept the entire night with a stranger!My legs felt sore as I scrambled out of bed to grab my clothes sprawled all over the floor and threw them on.Father was going to kill me.By the time I returned to the pack, It was morning already. The shabby closet I called a room was located inside the main house where the Alpha and his family lived so I had no choice but to walk right in. I just hoped I'd be able to slip in without anyone noticing me.My joy knew no bounds when I slid in throug
“The King has sent some women along with a message again.” Raphael, My Beta glanced at me through the mirror before his eyes returned to the road in front of him.My fists clenched, I already knew what this ‘message’ would contain.“Tell him I'm not interested,” I sighed, staring out the open window. The drive to the town had been a long one, and I noticed how much the town had changed from the last time I was here.The town was under a pack I commanded but even after all these years, the evening air still smelt the same. Fresh and filled with nothing but sins of my past.“You will have to listen to him one of these days.” Raph’s voice broke through my thoughts. “You aren't getting any younger.”“I don't need a woman to warm my bed.” I gritted through my teeth. My father, the Alpha King has been trying all he could to get me to take a woman to my bed. He wanted a grandchild, one that would be a possible heir to the throne but I’ve defied him all these years.It wasn't like I was inte
It was already getting dark by the time the car pulled to a stop.“Where are we?” I finally asked, my blue and green orbs fixing on the two-story building in front of me.Yes, I had two different eye colors. One was a light blue and the other, the faintest shade of green. One of the reasons the pack thought I was cursed. I believed them.I mean, what normal person had two different eyes?“We will be making a quick stop here.” Emma didn't spare me a second glance as she hopped out of the car. I glanced over at the driver who barely acknowledged me before scurrying after Emma who was already walking into the building.The blaring of loud music as well as the strong stench of alcohol hit me the moment I stepped into the dimly lit room. Young men were everywhere, drunk and scantily dressed women littered the whole place.Dozens of people were making out, on the couches, on tables, and the floor. Some women were even pressed against the wall as the men behind drilled them hard. Heat crept
ElaraI never thought I would lose my innocence in the most horrible way, and to a man whose face I barely remembered.I was turning eighteen tomorrow, the age when one finally meets their wolf and shifts for the first time. But I found my mate tonight and to my greatest joy, he turned out to be Jace Ethon, the Beta's son and my long-time crush.My case was rare. Not everyone got to meet their mate before they came of age, I must have been very lucky. That was new because I happened to be the most unlucky person in the entire world. Jace was the love of my life, the only person other than my best friend Lori, who was nice to me in this pack. But all my dreams of having a happy ever after with a mate who loved me were flushed down the drain the moment he dragged me to this kitchen and told me his plan.My mate wanted to poison the Alpha and he wanted me to help him do it. “I can't do this,” I whispered, glancing between Jace and the opened door.We were standing in the middle of the