MARCELLUS'S POVThe excitement in her eyes made it even harder for me. I watched as she seductively bit on her lower lip while she batted her eyelashes innocently in my direction. She knew what it was that I meant, and I had no time to spare for jokes.I pulled her closer to me, my left arm wrapped around her waist and the right one on her lips.“You are everything to me,” I whispered as I grazed my lips over her earlobe; she whimpered a little from delight as I nibbled on her earlobes.I pulled away from her, feasted my eyes over her body in a needy manner, and she drove me insane by every bit, each piece of sanity in my head, that was no longer there.“Do you want this, just like I do?” I asked, pulling away from her. My voice hoarse as she nodded; she slid off the arms of her top, pulled it down as her perky boobs came into view, and I swallowed hard, reeling each moment into my mind and enjoying her sight; she was indeed beautiful by all fucking means. I may have rushed earlier o
MARCELLUS’ POV.Wanting more, she threw her body towards the front, threw her cunt against my lips, and pulled at my hair while she dug her nails deep into my hair.“Fuck yes!” she screamed, letting go of whatever consciousness she had on before.My lips pressed continuously against her lips while her juices eased up their days down my tongue; I pulled my fingers, two, indexes down into her pussy.She shuddered yet again, her lap shook, and she arched her body, throwing her weight up towards me.“Easy love… easy!.” I added in as I pulled my head up, sucking in air, and then buried my face beneath her thighs while I rolled, pinned, and tucked on the pink layers of her kit and kissed on them, my fingers meeting the truth as I felt the surge of warmness ease through her lips.Her wet, warm squirts burst from her cunt, spilling all over my face while I pulled away from her.She lay sprawled over the bed, looking like a beautiful mess. I hovered above her, and the trail kissed down, from
MARCELLUS’ POV.I pulled down my pants, and my briefs followed with them. Her eyes popped, almost all from their sockets, as she stared at me hungrily. I saw her; she gulped hard, probably on reflex, but I knew what it meant. She wrapped her arms around my waist and squeezed my ass. My hands moved over to my already hard and erect cock, which pointed right above her lips.The air got stiff, the atmosphere became tense, and I hesitated for the first time in a while. I felt the pure wave of pleasure wash through me, down to my spine, as she brushed her lips against a light above my cap.A little push of liquid seared towards the top. I was fucking hot, and my rut wasn't helping, even after several hours of intense sex, I still wanted her so badly; no words were said, but I knew I should not. Scratch that I would not push further than I already did, she was human and I knew at what point we ought to clean out, or she might end up in a pretty bad situation.I clenched my fists as she ru
FIONA'S POVWhen I woke up, he was gone, not that I expected anything different from him. I felt a soft tingle down in my heart, my cheeks flushed red as I recalled last night's occurrence, his conscious confession of wanting me, how gentle he had been with me. I pushed the duvet wrapped around me aside, glancing beneath to see I had nothing on, yet I had been washed thoroughly.I didn't recall going for a bath; I recalled losing myself to the insane pleasure. I never knew sex was this good, but with him, it turned out to be a lot better. My body ached terribly and I could feel the soreness between my teeth. I arched my back, a sudden flash of memory invading my mind. He had wiped me off with a towel himself; it was faint, but I recall him instructing me to open my knees so he could clean me up and my body as well.My heart raced in my chest on sudden realization; not only did he have sex with me, he also seemed to have cleaned every inch of my chest and I couldn't help but wonder if
MARCELLUS’S POV.“What do I want? “ Lena yelled, her words filled with rage as she passed Fiona, irritatedly with scornful gazes.“Why exactly is she in your private chambers?” She said with irritation, glancing intently at Fiona. I had no intention for her to see her this way, but she had no right to barge into my room in such a manner.“You are excused, Fiona, but stay within your rooms; I'll have a maid drop by later" I ordered slowly, frustrated that our heartfelt conversation was ruined by these buffoons. Fiona bowed slowly weary enough not to lock gazes with that of Lena's“How could you do this to me? You bloody bastard, everyone in the pack is talking about it” she yelled, one would believe we were an actual couple, or there was a tad bit of romance between us.“You care to explain this crap to me, Marcellus?" She asked, raising her voice. I rolled my eyes, heading back towards my bed, knowing she was about to throw a major tantrum.“I had to hear it as gossip amongst the maid
FIONA'S POV.I jolted awake from bed; my body felt as sore as it could probably be; I felt aches all over. Was the drug meant to help? Or was it meant to make the pain more evident?Mumbling my breath, I toss again to feel a pool of sweat already formed on my pillow, pushing my eyes open. I coughed continuously feeling worse than I ought to.My sight was blurry; I could barely make sense of anything. I churned from a nauseating feeling. Gastily, I stood to my feet, storming towards the bathroom, burying my head into the sink. I puked every content of my previous meal.I grabbed onto the doorknob for support; the world twirled beneath my feet; my entire body was burning up; I was fine minutes ago; I stormed out of Marcellus's room, scared that Lena might rip our every strand of hair on my skull.I fell asleep as soon as I hit the bed.I groaned from frustration, literally crawling back toward my bed; nothing was helpful; I was in pain; a pool of tears formed in my eyes; I was alone; I'
FIONA'S POV. My heart sank hearing those bits of Raphael's words, his eyes staring blankly into the depths of my soul. “I was what?” I asked, uncertain if I had heard the words right, but I knew I had barely been telling myself lies. “Poisoned, my dear. Someone had mixed some sort of drug into your food, not enough to kill you, I suppose, but enough to send a message that they could if they wanted to.” Raphael explained goosebumps lined my skin, and I trembled, engulfed with fear. This was what Darla meant: I was weak; I had no power, fame, or wealth of any sort, and Marcellus doted on me only made things worse; a chill ran down my spine, and tears stung hard in my eyes. “But why?” I asked in a Faint voice, my words barely above a whisper, I couldn't hold it in anymore; tears streamed down to my chest, and I sniffed hard, Raphael's arms locked into mine, tapping me gently in the hair. *I don't know either, but my best guess is they think it's easy to prey on you. I'm so sorry, F
FIONA'S POV.The nurses had helped get me into my bed. The room had been arranged, vases and flowers around; it smelt pretty good, the sheets were changed, the curtains too, all having a light shade of grey, the room having a monochrome color to it.I had noticed two guards standing by the door as I walked in, yet I knew better than to ask a baseless question; I needed to put my act together.“Thank you, you will be called out if anything comes up “Darla ordered the nurses, who bowed and excluded themselves, leaving us. A timid-looking girl had made her way on cue.“This is Maya. She'll be your personal maid for now. Marcellus has asked that you stay within your room all day; the corridor and nearby rooms will be vacated, and you'll have your silence and enough time to rest. If you need anything, Maya will be with you”, Darla explained, my suspicions hitting the roof as she spoke.I stole curious glances at Maya; she looked just around my age, her hair plaited into two messy ponytail
MARCELLUS’ POV.The world around me was chaotic. I held Fiona in my arms, her body limp and lifeless. Blood soaked my hands, her shirt, and the floor. My mind screamed at me to do something, to fix this, but for the first time in my life, I felt utterly powerless. “Get the car ready!” I barked at the couple, my voice trembling with urgency. The woman, pale and shaking, nodded and ran outside while her husband brought towels. “Press this against the wound!” he shouted, handing me a bundle of fabric. I did as he said, applying pressure to her side. Fiona’s blood seeped through the towel almost instantly. My chest tightened as I looked at her face. She was so pale, her breathing shallow. “Stay with me,” I whispered, my voice breaking. “Don’t you dare leave me, Fiona. Don’t you dare.” The minutes felt like hours, but finally, the car screeched to a stop outside the house. I carried her out, cradling her as if she might shatter, and laid her gently in the back seat. “Drive!”
FIONA'S POV.The sun poured through the window, bathing the room in golden light. I stretched my arms above my head and smiled to myself. The past few days had been peaceful, almost like a dream. The couple who had taken me in were kind, their warm smiles and gentle voices making me feel safe. For the first time in a long while, I felt free. I busied myself organizing the small space they’d given me. The bed was neatly made, and my clothes were folded into the old wooden dresser by the corner. I glanced around the room, feeling a sense of accomplishment. Everything looked perfect. On the bedside table, a vase held a single sunflower. I had picked it from the garden that morning, and its bright yellow petals seemed to brighten the entire room. I hummed a tune as I moved about, wiping down surfaces and arranging the few belongings I had. My heart felt light, and I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so content. As I placed a book on the small shelf by the window, a sudden n
MARCELLUS’ POV.The early morning sun barely lit up the study when I slammed the report onto my desk. My head was pounding, my patience stretched thin. Days of searching and still no sign of Fiona. It was unacceptable. Made me feel more miserable.I barely slept a wink, it had begun taking its toll on me, I felt miserable, I was the alpha and yet I couldn't even find my mate, just one thing that finally belonged to me, one person with whom I shared my soul with was never to be foundMy incompetence mocked me, Raphael had searched around the mountains, and the woods, and extended his armies yet nothing had been found, and now it was draining me,I rubbed my temples, trying to make sense of the scattered leads my men had brought in. Each report felt like a dead end, a cruel reminder that she was slipping further out of my grasp. The thought of her out there alone, unprotected, drove me mad. A knock on the door broke my thoughts. “Enter,” I barked, my tone harsher than I intended. T
MARCELLUS POV. The warm sunlight brushed against my face, nudging me awake. My eyes fluttered open, and for a moment, I felt disoriented. The soft, unfamiliar bed beneath me, the faint smell of lavender in the air—it was nothing like the cold, suffocating walls of the pack house I had known. Slowly, the events of the past day pieced themselves together in my mind. I had run away. I had been found. I sat up, the cozy quilt slipping off my shoulders. The room around me was simple but inviting, with wooden furniture and a vase of fresh flowers by the window. It felt strange to wake up in a place that didn’t carry the weight of judgment or whispers behind closed doors. A part of me wanted to sink back into the bed and never leave. Voices from downstairs caught my attention, and I climbed out of bed, stretching my stiff limbs. My borrowed dress hung neatly over the chair, a soft blue fabric that smelled like detergent and warmth. As I slipped it on, I couldn’t help but feel a flicker
MARCELLUS’ POV The search continued, not seeming to end soon. Every passing hour without a single lead on Fiona's whereabouts chipped away at my mental stability. Reports came in regularly—territories checked, patrols doubled—but they all said the same thing: no trace of her. My frustration was increasing, not at the effort of my men, but at myself. I had failed her. Sitting in my study, the air felt heavy with the weight of my decisions. I stared at the phone in my hand, my thumb hovering over Raphael’s contact. I had already called him earlier, several times, but there had been no answer. I couldn’t wait any longer. Swallowing my pride, I dialed his number again, pacing the length of the room as it rang. One ring. Two. Five. Still nothing. My hand clenched around the phone, and I nearly hurled it across the room. But then I stopped myself, letting out a frustrated sigh. I couldn’t afford to lose control now. Not when Fiona was still out there, alone and possibly in danger.
MARCELLUS’ POV The study was dim, lit only by the soft, flickering glow of the fire. Shadows danced on the walls as I stared at the mountain of paperwork in front of me. Documents about rogue sightings, territorial disputes, and pack finances lay scattered across the desk. They demanded my attention, yet my mind refused to focus. I leaned back in my chair, pinching the bridge of my nose. The weight of my responsibilities pressed down on me like an iron chain. Every decision felt heavier these days, and no matter how hard I worked, the burdens only seemed to grow. And then there was Fiona. Her face, her voice, her very existence haunted me. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw her. But I had no right to think of her, no right to care—not after what I’d done to her. The sharp rap of knuckles against the door startled me from my thoughts. I frowned, irritation rising. “Who is it?” I barked. Before I could receive an answer, the door burst open, and Darla stormed in. Her urgency wa
DARLA’S POV. The journey back to the pack house was filled with mixed emotions. Leaving my parents behind was never easy, especially when my mother was still recovering. But I’d done everything I could for her, ensuring she had the medicine and care she needed before I left. As I approached the pack grounds, the familiar sights and sounds of home greeted me. The towering trees, the scattered houses, the faint rustle of the wind—it was all comforting yet tinged with a sense of unease. Something felt off, though I couldn’t quite place what. After handing my bags to a nearby omega to take to my quarters, I made my way inside the pack house. The grand halls were quiet, the air thick with tension. It wasn’t unusual, given the recent events—the Luna ceremony, Raphael’s departure, and the ever-present whispers of unrest. I headed straight for my room, hoping to freshen up and settle in before checking on Fiona. The thought of her brought a small smile to my face. Fiona had always been
FIONA'S POV.The city lights blurred in the distance as I trudged down the road, my legs feeling like they would give out any moment. The cold bit at my skin through my thin sweater, and my stomach growled angrily, reminding me that I hadn’t eaten since the night before. I kept moving, though every step felt heavier than the last. The sound of passing cars in the distance grew faint as I stumbled further into what seemed like a quiet neighborhood. The towering buildings gave way to smaller homes, their windows glowing warmly against the night. But I didn’t belong here. I didn’t belong anywhere. A sharp pain shot through my foot, and I winced, realizing I’d stepped on a jagged rock. I leaned against a nearby tree, my vision blurring as exhaustion finally caught up to me. The last thing I remembered was the world tilting and the ground rushing up to meet me. --- When I opened my eyes, I was no longer outside. Instead, I found myself in a small, cozy room. The walls were pain
FIONA’S POV I woke up to the sound of Maya’s hesitant knock on my door. My body felt heavy, as if I’d been carrying a weight too big for me to bear. The moment I opened my eyes, the room felt colder and emptier. Something was wrong, but I didn’t know what.“Come in,” I croaked, my voice hoarse from last night’s tears.Maya stepped in, her eyes darting nervously. She was wringing her hands, and the look on her face sent a chill down my spine.“Miss Fiona,” she started, her voice trembling, “I… I thought you should know. Raphael… he’s gone. He left early this morning. I overheard the guards talking. He’s not coming back to the pack.”Her words hit me like a punch to the stomach. My heart sank, and my vision blurred with tears I hadn’t realized were forming. “He’s gone?” I whispered, my voice shaking.Maya nodded, her expression full of pity. “Yes, miss. He left for his own pack. He didn’t tell anyone goodbye.”I sat there, frozen, as the reality of her words sank in. Raphael had left w