Without saying a word, he buried his face into the crook of her neck. She was his anchor in the chaotic times. It felt nice holding onto her and letting loose his vulnerable side. With her, he didn't need to pretend to be strong. She had seen him crying before too and he wasn't ashamed of it. She was not untouched by his pain either. Her own eyes filled with agony as she felt his tears on her skin. His shoulders were slightly shaking, letting her know he was crying. Without realizing it, her hand crawled up and her fingers buried themselves in his hair. Her small action stirred something profound inside him. He lifted her and took her to the bed. In two urgent strides, he reached the bed and sat down with her straddling his lap. She ran her fingers through his hair as he cried silently on her shoulder. Moments passed in agonizing silence. “She was happy,” she told him, stroking his hair. He drew away and looked up at her with his glossy eyes. A small smile was on her lips. She
"Hadar," Clovis muttered, taken aback by his unexpected sight. Riva, after hearing him, turned to look at him. As he advanced with his characteristic regal stride, the crowd turned to face him, their eyes widening in surprise. His face held no expression, his gaze piercing and unyielding. Everyone was shocked to see him, given that it had only been a few days since Helena's demise. Riva's heart skipped a beat as his gaze fell upon her, hardening with rage at the sight of her sitting on his throne. She hastily leaped to her feet and sidestepped with a bow. Ryker climbed the stairs and settled into his throne."Ryker," Riva called him with an expectant smile. Ryker, instead of looking at her, addressed Clovis, "Put her in the dungeon for sitting on my throne without my permission." Riva's eyes turned wide in shock. "Ryker," she stepped forward but he stopped her by holding up his palm. He turned his cold eyes on her. "It's Hadar for you, Riva," he reminded her in cold, exact words
"The King of Attiha is coming to visit Queen Rosalie," Clovis surmised for Ryker after reading the letter. A scowl took over Ryker's features. He shot a glare at the letter Clovis was holding. Clovis quickly rolled up the letter and set it aside. "Write back and tell him that Barbarians don't welcome cowards," he commanded. His sour expression and downturned mouth clearly indicated his displeasure at hearing the news.Clovis gave him a hesitant look before explaining," Attiha is five days from us which means he must already be on his way here." Ryker's scowl deepened at his words. "Fucker," he grumbled in irritation, clenching his fists tight. Ryker didn't want him here. He hated him with his guts. It seemed William had forgotten the thrashing he gave him at their last meeting. If that was the case he would ensure this time's lesson was unforgettable for that twat."You alright?" Clovis enquired. Hadar was glaring holes into the ground for far too long."Where is Gambi?" he questi
"Smile," Clovis reminded Ryker only to earn a resentful glare from him in response.They were standing outside his house to welcome the royals. He had no intention of partaking in the welcoming ceremony but his princess had other plans. She had threatened to never talk to him if he didn't receive her guests well. So, here he was smiling and waiting against his will. No matter how much he struggled, he wasn't able to hide his scowl. The scowl on his face deepened as the thuds of hooves grew louder. That bastard.Soon, the royals came into their sight. Their vibrant, loud attire almost blinded barbarians. The contrast between them was striking. The scantily dressed barbarians couldn't fathom the royals' exhibitionist lifestyle and their obsession with jewelry and bright clothes. He forced himself to smile which looked more like a grimace. He unconsciously shifted closer to Rosa.The horses slowed to a stop. Rosa was elated to see Hendrix and her beta were also accompanying the King. She
She closed her eyes, surrendering to the sweet temptation. The anticipation ran wild through her veins as his lips pressed onto hers. Sparks ignited on her lips, radiating outward through her limbs. Her soul shimmered with a radiant glow, her heart fluttering like the wings of a bird on flight. She parted her lips to reciprocate but the sound of the door opening interrupted them. She broke their kiss and hastily moved out of his arms on instinct. He scowled, utterly displeased by the unexpected interruption. "Hadar," Adgar called in a hesitant tone. Ryker turned his face to his flustered Gama and didn't bother to hide his glare. "The fuck is now?" he growled at him, catching Rosa off guard. Adgar didn't dare to lift his face and kept his gaze downcast. "The King and Queen Rosalie's aides were riding to their guest house when Gambi threw King William off his back," Adgar informed. While Rosa's eyes widened in horror, Ryker smirked, overly pleased by the news."Did he sustain an
Their lips collided in a fervent passion, causing every nerve of their bodies to crackle with fierce, electric energy. The air got charged with a sense of urgency as his fingers slipped into her hair and he deepened the kiss. He roughly pushed her against the table, sending the content to the floor. The softness of her lips against his was turning out to be his undoing. A rush of heat coursed down to his groin, making him grunt in excitement. Rosa let out a feeble whimper as he bit into her plump lip. She dug her nails into his neck in retaliation, earning a pleased grunt from him.He was totally crazy for her this side- wild and fierce. Lifting her by her waist, he set her down on the table. Lost in the haze, she didn't realize when his hand snaked up her inner thigh. A gasp of surprise escaped from her mouth as his finger nudged her wet hole. She broke the kiss and leaned back on her palms. Her face was tilted upward, allowing him a good view of her beautiful neck. A primal desire
"Don't tell me you are considering going to Avaolona," Ryker asked, his voice laced with irritation. He stood behind her as she put away her washed clothes. "I can't overlook Avalona any longer," she answered monotonously. He clenched his jaw. If only he knew those bastards were coming here to take her away from him, he wouldn't have let them come. "You can't go," he blurted out. There was no way he was going to let her go. She belonged with him. She turned around to face him. Her placid expression set him off even more. How was she so calm? Wasn't she afraid of losing him again? Here he was dying even thinking about that. "At least, you should understand me, Ryker. My people need me," she told him. Being a leader himself, he should understand her predicament. Her conscience wouldn't allow her to live in peace when her people were struggling with fear. Their well-being was her first and foremost duty. Ryker reached her in two large strides. "It's a crap. They don't need you
"You should stay here," Hendrix opined, causing Rosalie to frown in confusion. "I thougth you wanted me to come," she debated, not able to understand her chief advisor's reason. "No. I want you to be prepared for future. You are not needed in Avalona right now," Hendrix stated. Rosalie exchanged a perplexed glance with her beta. "I think she should come with us," William chipped in, not pleased by Hendrix's decision. Hendrix turned his gaze on the King of Attiha. "The Queen of Avalona is here for a reason. Barbarians have vowed to help us regardless of the deal. The least we can do is try and fulfil our end as long as the time permits," Hendrix remarked, looking the King in his eyes. Rosalie worried her lips, wondering what should she do. She was torn between Avalona and him. Hendrix was right in the sense that bloodsuckers were still a long away from Avalona but what about the unrest spreading in her country. And the deal. If she didn't give him an heir, his bloodline will ceas
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