“Mother,” he interrupted their conversation. Helena turned to him but Rosalie stiffened. “I hate it when you come home covered in blood, boy?” Helena admonished.“It was Rogues, Mother. Today we hunted the woods and killed each one of them,” exhaustion laced his voice. “Now they won’t be able to hurt anyone,” he snuck a glance at Rosalie. Rosalie’s lips parted and her heartbeat quickened. She couldn’t help turning her head and looking at him. Ryker looked away quickly. He indeed was covered in blood and there were some bruises too. Claw marks, teeth marks, and wounds scattered all over his body. “I’ll go and have a bath,” he blurted out before walking off.“This boy worries me a lot,” Helena sighed. Rosalie looked at her but said nothing. Three plates were set on the table when Ryker returned after showering. His mouth watered at the sight of food. He was starving. He didn’t have breakfast or lunch as he was too busy combing through the woods in search of rogues. He sat down in
“I did it because he is planning against us. He is a traitor and this evidence confirms that” Riva produced a letter and held it up for everyone to see,” I found it in his house,” she stated. It was a letter from the Farang chief that commanded the man to leak important secrets of Akkanth to them. The man was a cleaner by profession and often had to visit the meeting room to clean where important were held. The accused in question was on his knees with his palms joined. He was trembling with fear while he continued to plead for mercy. “Someone has sent it to him,” she added. The man broke into sobs and cried behind his hands while shaking his head. Riva had burned his hut down after finding a doubtful letter from his place.Ryker observed the man, sensing something off. “Kill the traitor..kill the traitor,” the villagers began chanting. A look of horror seized the accused features. “I have a family, Hadar. I don’t know where this letter came from. I swore on Moon Goddess, I am
“She is lying, Ryker. How can you believe a traitor over me?” Riva argued, running after him. he had tears in her eyes as though she was indeed framed. Her voice sounded desperate. Ryker swiveled. His icy stare bored into her. “ If I found out that you are behind it all, Rival. I will not only take the title from you but also banish you from the clan. No selfish bitch will be the Luna of this clan,” he warned her through his clenched teeth. Riva paled. "I..I am not.." she was still in middle of speaking when he turned on his heels and left her alone with her fear. His words sank in and she couldn’t help but feel fear spiraling up her spine like a barbed wire. She had sacrificed a lot to come this far.She was doomed. She can't let the title slip away from her fingers. She just cannot. ……….The day was tiresome and she was happy it was finally over. Today she had invited Helena over for dinner at her small place. It broke her heart to know that the wom
After admiring her for a moment, he turned towards the lake. "How is it like being a queen?" he asked casually. She didn't answer him immediately. She reflected on his question and pondered over it. Being a queen is more of a responsibility than a privilege. It brought her power, status, and respect no doubt. She was widely admired and immensely loved. People worshipped her like a Goddess and her words were nothing less than a verdict. There was no denying that she felt special, powerful but underneath it all, there lay an undying emptiness. "Lonely," she admitted. There was no one she could share her vulnerabilities with. She would rather be an ordinary woman who has someone to call her own than be a ruler who is all alone in the world. Ryker smiled knowingly. His experience wasn't different from hers. He looked up at the sky. The moon was lonely too. "You must be used to it now," he remarked. She glanced over at him. Tough and rugged, wild hair open and blowing in the wind
“You know why I did what I did? I need you. You are my mate. You have to help me,” she said in a coaxing tone. “Now you remember that I am your mate? You didn’t seem to care all those years ago?” he spat out“I did..I always did. I was waiting for the right time,” she took a step toward him.“After everything was settled I was going to come back to you. I am yours and you are mine,” she made a show of getting naked in one pull. The robe fell to the ground leaving her stark naked. The man’s pupil dilated with lust. She stepped forward and brought his hand to her perky breasts. “Take me,” she encouraged him in a seductive tone. He pulled her closer by her waist and looked intensely into her eyes. “What if you betrayed me again?” he queried. “I will never betray you. Together we will rule these fuckers,” she brushed his curled hair from his forehead. The man drew closer and sealed their lips together. …..Minutes turned into hours but they stayed put. “Why did you not tel
For every little progress they made, they were pushed two steps back. They both were back to avoiding each other. Two days had passed like this. “Today is a full moon,” she told Helena while combing her white hair into a braid. “Today all the wolves will ascend the mountain's peak and howl to the Goddess,” Helena told her. Rosalie nodded and smiled. It was an old tradition followed in her country as well. Being the Queen, she used to lead the crowd but this time as she was not there Alric will be taking charge.Ryker had left early in the morning. She didn’t see him all day. The much anticipated night arrived accompanying a bright moon. It was the most auspicious day for wolves. As the moon rose in the sky, the wolves gathered outside Alpha’s house to begin the custom. Rosalie watched the scene unfolding from the small porch of Ryker’s house. Helena was with her, perched in the chair. Her brows creased in confusion as she saw Clovis’ wolf emerging to the front and roaring a loud
“What if your father didn’t agree? Would you run away with me then?” curiosity and desperation laced through his words. “Don’t worry. My father loves me a lot and he always listens to me,” she answered confidently. “You don't understand. I am a barbarian, Rosa. Royal deems us as a piece of shit,” Ryker spat, his eyes held clear fear. “You are my mate, Rye. My parents revere mate bond. They will understand," she was certain. Her confidence shone through her unwavering smile. But Ryker wasn't convinced. "And what if he didn't? What if they didn't let you come back to me? I can't lose you, my love," he urged her earnestly. He knew his father wouldn't understand. He had no fondness for his ilks. She wasn't able to understand why was he so serious about nothing. Ryker gently cradled her face and peered deeply into her eyes, "Run away with me." His eyes implored with hers. She exhaled a sigh and put her hands on his. "You are worrying over nothing. I promise you they'll underst
She lifted her arm and the beast-- like an obedient puppy-- lowered his head and rested his scary face in her palm. His gaze remained fixed on her as he nuzzled into her palm. She gently rubbed her thumb against his skin, prompting a pur from him. He basked in her touch. Craving for more, he pushed his face into her neck. His breathing was harsh and scorching. Rosalie stilled when she felt the rough surface of his tongue licking up the side of her neck. She, unconsciously, tilted her head back. The tingles washed over her like a tidal wave and she couldn't help but sigh. He was still him. He purred in satisfaction and started greedily slobbering all over her neck. The beast’s excitement ramped up to a new level and he tore her sleeve with his canine in greed to have more of her. This broke her away from her trance. “No,” Rosalie shrieked in horror. The beast didn’t stop. Fear pulsed through her and she backed many steps away. The beast stared at her in confusion before his face twi
Rosa peeked out the window and felt a profound ache searing her heart upon seeing the poor condition of Avalona. The war had taken a toll on her Kingdom- the roads were in ruin, several shops were closed, and demolished buildings lined the streets. Her heart broke at the miserable sight of her country. But then she remembered the sun was still shining upon them. They were still breathing and moving freely. It could have been way worse than this if they had lost the war. With that thought her perception of the view before her changed drastically. The sight that lay beyond her no longer testified to the persecution that marred Avalona but to the undying spirit of her people. She was determined to restore Avalona to its former glory. Avalona will rise again, stronger than ever. Barbarians and Avalona had joined forces to hasten the restoration of her kingdom. It would take some months but she knew Avalona would revive again. She'll see to it herself. "Everything will be fine,' Ryker as
"Why was I not informed?" he demanded sharply. He had just found out from Adgar about her visit to the witch and now he was both shocked and scared. "I couldn't avoid it any longer and you were fighting vampires," she explained. Her calm countenance contrasted with his distressed expression. "I told you I would come back running to you no matter what I am doing, didn't I?" he reminded her in a stern tone."What if things wouldn't have turned out as you expected" he asked, his eyes conveying his fear. Her features softened. Rosa was aware his anger had stemmed from his concern for her. "I would have never visited her if I wasn't convinced. You know me, Rye. I will never put our babies in harm's way," she coaxed him, running her fingers through his long hair."I would have killed myself if something had happened to you," he admitted, kissing her forehead. She needed to know it wasn't only about her any longer. He would have been devastated, if luck hadn't favored them."What d
He rolled his tongue on her small clit before giving it a hard suck. She gasped and shuddered, arching her back upward. A sheen of tears glistened in her eyes invoked by his sweet assault on her sensitive nerves. The craving and longing of months had heightened her pleasure. He had spread her legs wide, clamping down on them with his hands, and ate her like he was starved for eons. He was famished. She had to lift her head to see him beyond her round belly. "Goodness," she gasped, falling quickly back on the pillow, as he shoved his tongue inside her heat. She wept, overwhelmed by pleasure as he fucked her with his tongue. She came hard, quenching his thirst. But this was not it. He emptied her pussy only to fill it with his cock a moment later. His massive, long girth. She struggled to breathe as he stretched her wider and penetrated her to her limit. Sitting back on his heels, he pulled her lower part on his lap and vigorously pounded into her. Rosa beheld the glorious sight of hi
He was escorted to where the celebration was happening. The hoots and chirps resonated in the air. The villagers surrounded him curious to hear war tales but he couldn’t bring himself to even glance at them as he was busy searching for her. Where was she? He searched everywhere but to no avail. Did she not come to see him? That is not possible. “Hadar..where are you lost? Is everything alright?” one of the villagers asked. He blinked absently at the man before saying he was thinking something. Rosalie couldn’t help but giggle at his situation. He was really impatient. She decided to head back home. Ryker leaped to his feet when he accidentally located her moving around the people. She was leaving. He immediately left the celebration to follow her. He was impatient and famished. The man chased her with quiet steps as she made her way into the house. Rosalie got inside his room and was about to take off the cloak when the door was thrown wide open. She spun at the speed of lightning
"Ugh," Rosa whined in frustration, tousling her braid. She had been trying to tame her wild hair for so long but in futile. She was so close to throwing a fit right now. Due to her pregnancy, her emotions had been all over the place. Her frustration had peaked and her endurance power had reduced. "What happened? Why are you crying" Istas came rushing over to her, worried.Rosa pointed towards her hair that was going in all directions. Istas eyed her hair in confusion. "I am not able to discipline them, how will I discipline my baby?" she expressed her concern. Istas knew better than to poke her at this moment. She knew it was her hormones, not her."They are just hair..let me set them for you," she offered the help. "Will you?' Rosa's eyes sparked with hope. "Of course, you are our luna," Istas replied smiling. "Just wait a moment," she added before disappearing out of the room. She returned a moment later carrying the oil she used for cooking. She applied the oil to her hair sp
She propelled her feet to keep walking despite the wild pumping of her heart. The powerful screams caused the caves to shake violently but she didn't pause. The rest had stayed back, only she and Rory walked the dark path. The cave opened to a wide area. The noise of waterdrops hitting the ground resonated through the room. "Go back," the witch warned in a malicious voice. Rosa gulped. "I can't. Not before I earn your forgiveness," she answered earnestly. The witch chuckled darkly. "The only thing I'll give you is pain and grief," she barked menacingly. "Why punish her for her father's sins? She didn't ask him to commit them," Rory intervened, looking upward. "I'll punish her because she is his blood and flesh. He betrayed me for his family so I'll finish his damned family," her voice boomed through the quiet hall, causing a stirring in the rocks. "I understand your rage and I agree that everything my father did was absolutely wrong. He had this habit of using and manipulating
"She cursed your mate for setting you free but your bond broke the spell. It enraged her and now she is back to take her revenge," the witch disclosed. Rosa took in the information with a grave countenance. "She loved your father and he ditched her after finding his mate. She is seething in vengeance since then," the witch added. "But it wasn't my or my child's fault that he abandoned him," Rosa countered, a bit frustrated. Why did she want to punish him for her father's sins? She could punish her if she wanted but why her pup? "It wasn't your fault but you are his blood and she has vowed to destroy your bloodline," the witch revealed with a straight face. Rosa was astounded to hear that. "This is unfair," she uttered, still reeling from the revelation. "What happened to her was unfair too," the witch shrugged, unaffected by her reaction."I..I want to save my child," Rosa shared, her eyes sincere and desperate. Her motherly instincts had taken over. She could fight her physicall
She didn't know who to approach and with whom she should share her concerns. She still didn't know if it was just a nightmare or a warning. She felt uneasy since the nightmare. Her motherly instincts were telling her to stay alert and watchful. "Do you know any witch here?" Rosa questioned Adgar at last. Adgar shot her a puzzled look. "A witch?" he asked to confirm. She nodded. Asgar thought for a moment. "There is one but she stays deep in the woods, quite far from here," Adgar informed her, still eyeing her with confusion. "How far from here?" she asked, squinting against the sunbeams. They were in the training ground, watching little kids training. "A day," he answered. "If you don't mind me asking, why are you enquiring after a witch?" he asked, she caught a glimpse of concern in his eyes. Witch were strange species and barbarians steered clear from them. Especially after what had happened to Ryker. They were short-tempered and malicious. Rosa exhaled a sigh. "I had a d
Rosa was coming back home after her round around the clan. Her belly had started to grow now. She would take a round around the clan daily to ensure everything was in place. The healer had also suggested she go on walks, so it was like killing two birds with one stone. However, she wasn't very pleased with having Arlick hovering behind her all the time. He was taking Ryker's instruction a little too seriously. He wouldn't leave her side throughout the day despite her insistence. Even though he was here, his mate missed him just as much as other warriors' mates did. She felt bad for Istas. "We are gaining on bloodsuckers. I am certain victory will be ours," Alrick remarked. A bright smile played over Rosa's face as she nodded in agreement. They had received two letters yesterday from the battleground. One for all and other only for her. The formal letter explained the current situation in the battleground and how werewolves had gotten the better of vampires. Apparently, werewolves