It was early in the morning, and Roxanne found herself back in the forest, trying to find the lake Revna had taken her to, but no matter how many turns she took, she kept coming up to dead ends.She sighed in frustration. She could swear this was the path Revna had taken. She wasn't dense enough to forget something that easily; even if it was a spooky forest, Roxie swore she would have never entered alone if she hadn't been kidnapped and brought to a place with no human civilization. It didn't matter what technology they had. With a beaten sigh, Roxie spun and trekked back and then out of the forest. Revna has said ordinary people couldn't find the lake and there was nothing particular about her. Roxie returned to her room, finding Bloom pacing from one corner to the other while beating her nails in sheer panic but immediately seemed relieved when their eyes met."Thank the goddess; I was worried you would miss breakfast again. You can't be lucky twice, Roxie!” The omega squealed. “
It was the day of the mating ceremony. Kaizen sighed as he looked up at the dark sky. The moon's light was gentle and it shone brightly on the crowd of werewolves that gathered around the bonfire.It was that time of the year when werewolves who were of different ages and came from different packs came together to find their mate. The time of year when strangers become bonded forever. The worries and cares of the world seemed to fade away, leaving only the present. The bonfire and the moon. He was envious.And in the middle of the crowd and dancing around the bonfire were the champions; Kaizen's eyes were only fixed on one of them, Roxanne.She looked pretty under the moon in her delicate silks and sheer outfit. He watched the way her black hair shimmered as she bounced and the way her hips moved to the beat of the drums. It was enthralling. And she appeared joyful as she danced with the other girls. It was the happiest he had ever seen her when she wasn't being flirtatious and charmi
Alpha Ink of Crystalheart Pack’s daughter was dead.Standing among the other Sages, Kaizen stared at the body lying on the bed with an expressionless look. Her body was white as snow, like every drop of blood had been drained; her pupils were wide and white; and at the corner of her mouth were blood stains.“It's poison. The smell is nauseating.” Ciel examined without getting close to the corpse with a grimace. “There's signs of struggle. She must have suffered before death. Whoever did it is malicious.”Jarvis sauntered over to the little table beside the bed and picked up an empty glass. He brought it to his nose and sniffed. He immediately grimaced in disgust and walked back, extending the glass to Kaizen. “It's a monkhood and wolfbane.” Kaizen took the glass from him and sniffed under his nose and indeed it was a monkhood fixed with wolf-bane, the deadliest form of poison for a werewolf.“Do you know what this means?” Azrael stated but was interrupted when the loud sound of reson
Reyna entered the packhouse library with a determined look and went straight for the first section but as soon as she grabbed a book off the shelf, a head popped out of nowhere, causing her to jerk in startle and the book fell to the ground with a thud.“Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.” Cein giggled at the look on her face and he walked out of his hiding place.“Very funny,” the redhead snorted and picked up the book from the floor. She read the title and realized it wasn't what she sought. She placed it back in its position and grabbed the next book but suddenly, Cein was in front of her, smiling wide and large, just like the glasses on his face. Reyna ignored him with a tsk.She wondered why the brothers chose to embarrass themselves with these glasses when they did not need them. Werewolves have sharp senses; it was like insulting the moon goddess's intelligence by using those human tools. “What are you looking for? I can help you.” Cein offered his help, watching the redhead w
Roxanne loathed physical training more than the next person. She wished she could stay at the back and remain concealed behind the rest of the girls, but she knew with Kaizen's gawking eyes that she couldn't escape even if she strived.“Roxanne.”Roxie sighed at the sound of her name and hauled her legs to the center of the field, where her opponent waited for her like a piece of meat. She looked at Kaizen, who stood at the side. She gave him a pout but he rolled his eyes. She looked back at her opponent; there was a glint in the champion’s eyes as she looked at Roxie who grimaced at the sight.Roxie swallowed hard, her throat dry and her mind raced with strategies that she wasn’t sure would work, but there was nothing wrong with trying. She only needed to survive this once and go back to her bed. She got into a fighting stance.Suddenly, her opponent was lunging forward. She swung a wild punch aimed at Roxie’s head, who barely ducked in time as her fist grazed the top of her hair. Ro
Kaizen sauntered down the rails of stairs that led to the basement of his home, dragging along with a heavy iron chain.It was that time of the month again. 29 of each month, to be precise. That time of the month when the darkness inside of him grew and became unbearable—a creeping dread feeling he knew too well. Kaizen felt it in his bone; it was there—that familiar tightening of his chest and the gnawing hunger that sluggishly began to consume him from the inside and slowly made its way outside.He walked into the basement; it was dark with a rotten smell in the air and chains hanging from the wall heavy and rushed, their links thick and malicious. He remembered the days he had spent alone in this basement, every 29 of each month, caging the monster within him from coming out to play.Kaizen remembered the first time he shifted. He was just a 14-year-old boy who thought he was abnormal for not growing up the same way the rest of his peers did. He remembered that day vividly. He had
The day was over, the overpowering pain was gone; Kaizen felt empty. At times like this, he was glad to have his friends by his side—in his most vulnerable state. He was a mess, drained, and his eyes heavy; he could barely keep them from closing. His breathing was still rugged and his white hair was sticking to his forehead with sweat.Ciel skimmed him with concern when he stumbled out of his basement. Immediately, the Sages were beside him; they supported him to sit down on the sofa in his living room. Ciel squatted before him, ready to use his healing abilities as he had always done every month, but Kaizen held his hand up, stopping him instantaneously. These pale eyes snapped up.“Are you out of your mind?” Ciel demanded.Kaizen crackled a broken smile and shook his head. “It isn't so bad this time around. it’s become tolerable.” That was a lie and they all knew it. He could never get used to that magnifying pain and discomfort. “You are getting rather good at fibbing.” Ciel sizzl
The hallway was dark as he sauntered down with a tiny basket hanging low in his hand. Kaizen did not look back, knowing no one was following him. Darkness swallowed him. The hallway looked as if time itself had forgotten it. The walls were lined with ancient wood that were cracked and warped from decades of neglect. This was a place no one ever came to, a place that almost seemed like it was forbidden and lost from existence, but not for Kaizen; this was a place he visited regularly, as if it were another part of his world.Finally, he reached his destination; at the end of the decaying hallway stood a prison cell, its rusted iron bars twisted from age. He looked at the inside; no matter how dark it was, he could still make out the inside because slumped against the rusted wall sat a woman, her hair was tangled and gray, clinging to her gaunt face, her clothes were tattered; they hung loosely from her frail frame, her hands were trembling, and her eyes were sunken and hollow, focuse
Roxanne was getting frustrated. She couldn't shift into her wolf no matter how much she strived. It was beginning to get on her nerves.With an irked sigh, she slumped against a tree in the forest after what felt like the hundredth try. She needed a break and water; the sun was scorching hot.The Sages stood in front of her with their arms crossed over their chests, sporting unimpressed looks.“What are we not doing right?” Azriel tilted his head and then looked at Jarvis. “Is she ever going to shift?”Roxie looked at Jarvis. He had always been a quiet one; most of the time, he looked like he was in pain. She studied him—his eyes didn't speak, but a smile curled on his face.“That depends on her.”“No, it doesn't depend on me. I can hear her speak in my head; she won't shut up abou—” She immediately cut herself off as she looked at Kaizen, who raised a challenging brow, daring her to complete the sentence. Roxie resisted the urge to show him a middle finger. “She won't keep quiet, but
“We have guests, and you two dare to fight like little children!” Alpha Oizys' voice thundered throughout his office as he glared daggers toward his sons, who stood before him. Lucien wiped his bloody lip with a thumb which, for some reason, had refused to heal. He glanced at Kaizen—the white-haired male was still fuming with rage. “He came at me. I was only trying to have some fun.” Kaizen faced him, his hands clenched into tight fists that he felt like throwing against Lucien’s face. “You call attempted rape fun? I didn’t think you were that twisted, Lucien.” He could barely contain his rage, as it was evident in his voice and his crimson eyes, which looked like there was a fire catching in them. “What is it to you? She’s not your mate, is she?” the pig barked. “As a Sage, I will not stand by and watch any of the champions get molested by you or anyone. Your behavior will not go unpunished.” Lucien let out a laugh that was loud and unrestrained, and his wicked eyes took a few l
After what felt like an eternity of training, it was finally time for the champions to showcase what they have learned from the five Sages to the packs.The arena was a massive circle, it was surrounded by high stone walls with rows of seats stacked in layers, where the crowd watched eagerly.Roxanne and the other champions stood in a line, all dressed in a dark-gray tunic that reached their mid-thigh, with leather straps across their shoulders and waists. Their slim pants tucked into knee-high boots and leather bracers on their wrists, and their hair was pulled back tightly, with arrows on their back and their bow at their side.They stood in the middle of the large arena, in front of Alpha Oizys who sat on a high seat, his gaze sharp and calculating as he watched all their faces while the Sages stood at the side, watching. Everyone was watching.“Are you nervous?” Willow whispered.“Are you nervous?” Roxie whispered back; she didn't know what to feel or expect. She wasn't even thinki
Roxanne was in a bad mood. Kaizen's rejection after that kiss stung her heart so hard she felt like punching through a wall till it cracked.He had brought her back to the pack house as if he couldn't wait to get rid of her. Roxie had never been so insulted her whole life by one person repeatedly. If she wasn't so scared of hurting his pretty face, she would have slammed it against the nearest wall and made sure it hurt. But still, slowly she reached out and touched her lips, she felt a shiver travel down her spine as she recalled the way he kissed her. They way he held and squeezed her waist like he was addicted to the way she fitted against him. The intensity of the kiss made the butterflies in her stomach dance in rejoice knowing she had finally be gotten to kiss him and fuck! He tastes heavenly.That kiss was the best thing she had ever had in her life and she craved for more, only if Kaizen hadn't been such a bastard and broke her heart further when he broke the kiss, he was cru
Roxanne was in the forest with Kaizen; as much as she didn’t wish to see the male at the moment, she had to learn how to shift into her wolf form and get it over with. The evening sun dipped on the leaves of the forest, casting a glow over the clearing of the forest where she stood, her breathing unsteady."Focus," Kiazen’s voice came behind her, firm but calm. She almost flinched at the closeness. When did he get behind her? How creepy, she thought, trying not to feel the warmth of his body that was close to hers. "Feel the shift; let it take over."She cleared her throat and closed her eyes. She reached deep within herself to find that spark but she was getting distracted. Kaizen was too close and his scent puncturing through her nostrils wasn’t helping. Why did he have to be that close?She reeled her head to look at him. “Can you please move back a little? I need to concentrate.” She didn’t want to boost his ego by saying he was alluring and distracting but she just wanted to get
Revna opened her eyes and felt like her whole body was on fire. Every part of her body ached and between her legs was sore. Her heat was gone but she couldn't recognize her own body.Slowly, she sat up with a groan, her head pounding and her vision was a blur as she tried to make out the sight around her. Then her eyes landed on Rune, he stood at the corner of the room, resting against the wall with one foot and hands shoved into his pants. He was shirtless and had worn back his glasses.Hee mind was a haze yesterday, she never thought his body was muscular and that body belonged to her. No. Instantly, she shook her head. She only needed him for the heat and now that everything was over, whatever they shared yesterday would be forgotten.She tried to get off the bed but grunted, that was when she realized she was wearing his shirt that was oversized on her body.Hee grunt got his attention. He reeled his head to her, then he approached her on the bed, offering his hand to help her get
Softly, Revna's back hit the bed, her whole body feeling combusted when she felt trailing his hands on her curves and his fingers creating a path on her naked body, he was taking his time, making her insides turn drastically.Her insides felt like it was on fire, her heart stimulated with a passion that she had ever felt before.Then, he placed a kiss on her exposed stomach while his hands grip her waist with calmness that she wasn't sure she was used to. She arched her back and gripped the sheets, her toes clenched and unclenched, tingling with a burning sensation that consumed her as his wet lips sucked and kissed every part of her body. He was gentle, the sensation was wild, giving her an experience that she had felt before. Revna had had heat partners but none of them was as gentle as Rune. They would throw her on the bed and take her forcefully till they were exhausted. That was what she was used to, not this gentleness that makes her inside pool with warmth, making her crave fo
Revna pulled Rune into the room and slammed the door behind her. She turned to face him. She suddenly and painfully realized how handsome he was without those stupid glasses of his. She grunted when another hit of arousal hit her, and its smell spread strong throughout the room like a virus.She watched the way his eyes widened, and instantly, he brought a hand up to cover his nose. Revna hissed in annoyance; if Rune had been a normal wolf, he wouldn't have been able to stand being in her presence. He would have wanted to claim her right there on the spot, and if he had felt the mate bond as strongly as she did, he would have buried his teeth in her and claimed her.Revna felt her wolf purr at the thought of being marked by their mate."You—" Revna didn't let him speak as she reached him in seconds. She ripped his hand from his face and, without a second thought, cupped his face as she stood on her tiptoes, and slammed their lips together.Rune's eyes popped bigger than they already
When Revna opened her eyes again, it was the next day, and her heat had taken a turn for the worst, but it wasn't anything she hadn't endured before. It will pass in a few days.She found herself on a bed, Roxie's bed, she realized when her gaze landed on the shewolf standing at the edge of the room with a look of concern on her face. Revna rolled her eyes. She didn't need anyone's sympathy. She got into a sitting position on the bed.“Are you okay?” Roxie asked immediately, the concern in her eyes increasing when she saw the droplets of sweat pouring trickling down Revna's forehead like a fountain.“It's my heat. Nothing new. I am sorry that I barged into your room unannounced. I will take my leave now,” she stood up with a grunt and tried to leave, but Roxie grabbed her arm.“Wait! Maybe you should stay here for a few days. Or I can go get the Sages; they can help you.”Revna could ask for help from anyone but from the five Sages, especially from Kaizen or Rune. She needed to avoid