We sat in silence on the way back to the Galanis compound and all I could think of was the interaction that just transpired with the wolf. Yes, I still wished to kill the annoying-faced she-wolf, but she was no longer in the forefront of my mind at the time. Everything I had went through in the last two weeks had been for naught. The discomfort I had put myself through, the physical pain I had felt, the healing I thought had taken place, none of it meant anything the moment I saw him again.I clenched my fist thinking about how I would love to put it through the window, and I would have done just that, had I been alone. I was unsure how to proceed forward. The way his face lit up, the desire and utter need he had in his eyes in those last moments when I turned to him confirmed that I feared; that he would not give up on me until I relented. But I would never. I could never. He viewed me as some valuable treasure that he would venture to win against whatever odds he faced, but
My eyes shot open meeting the darkness. I was on high alert. My breaths were short and heavy. Something had awoken me. I felt my forehead to find a thin layer of sweat, which was odd since I was unclothed, and the room was cool. I never perspired unless being physically active.My body wanted to be somewhere else. There was a push and pull like a magnet telling me to get up, get dressed and leave. This feeling, I had felt it before. I knew what it was. He was calling to me. The wolf. Atlas. I should have known after seeing me tonight that this would happen, but what could be going on in that mind of his? He knew I was with Elijah. To be so bold to think I would go to him when I was in another’s territory… so insolent. I did not wish to see him again.Tonight was just another lapse of judgement due to my unpreparedness. I was unsure why I felt the need to glance at him once more before we parted ways, but that had refueled his fire. And now he was seeking me out as he
My mouth parted slowly allowing his entrance, which he greedily took. His soft lips moved against my own in a way that seemed familiar to him like a comfortable memory. He kissed me hungrily, so different than the first time, sucking my tongue before pulling back slightly to bite my lip. I gasped from the unexpected sensation of pain which only added to my excitement. He reached down grabbing my legs and wrapping them against his waist forcefully as he lifted me with ease. I felt him throb against me as he pressed himself into me harder grinding into my core and an uncontrollable moan escaped me. He smiled against my lips, relishing the way my body was reacting to him. I could not control the way he was making me feel. I pulled back from him, frowning into his face but his grip on my thighs only got tighter.“Uh-uh. You’re not going anywhere this time. You’re mine. Let me show you.”His? It was unthinkable and yet so tempting at the same time. How wrong was it to think th
Sleep escaped me most of the night. As a vampire, I did not require much, so it was not completely uncommon. But it was not only due to the encounter I just had. My other issue was when I had attempted to close my eyes and drift off into a slumber, my dreams kept me awake. Apparently, the wolf even haunted me in my sleeping hours as well.The dream had felt so real, but odd in the same sense. I was running in a forest similar to the night I met him after our first encounter moving swiftly until I sensed him. He was there just ahead of me as if he had appeared out of nowhere. We ran toward each other and embraced in a passionate kiss like it was something we had done many times before. When we finally broke away, he held my face in his hands tenderly, gazing into my eyes with a worried look.“What’s wrong, my love?” He asked me.“Things are happening within my coven. I fear we are running out of time. We need to act quickly.”“All arrangements are being made. Don’t worry.”“I
Atlas’ POVThat night after our little interaction, I sped through the streets gripping the steering wheel so hard my knuckles were white. I needed to get home immediately. My dick was still hard and there would be no taming it until I was able to take care of it myself because I couldn’t get her off my mind. All I could think about was the way her body felt and the way her moans sounded in my ear, sounds that I had only dreamed about. It felt unreal, but her strong scent lingering on me was a pleasant reminder of just how real it was. Feeling how wet she had been for me let me know what I had suspected all along; that she wanted me too as much as she tried to hide it. And when she said my name… Fuck. I almost completely lost it. I couldn’t wipe the smug look off my face. I felt like I was on top of the fucking world. All it took was a couple minutes with her to get me out of my slump. She had been the cause of it in the first place. It was weird though, I hadn’t even got my own relea
“So will you be telling me where we are going?” I asked Elijah looking out the window of the SUV trying to get an indication from my surroundings. Hours had passed, and after getting ready, he did in fact appear back to my room to escort me out of the building. I made a point to replenish my blood reservoir before we left. Lately, I had been careless and taking less than normal, and since I had no idea where we were going or who would be present, I thought it would be a good idea to be in peak condition. Now staring at him waiting for his response, I realized he made me uneasy at times. I suppose it was knowing the feelings he held for me and my unwillingness to return them. The fact that we were being forced into a union did not help. Or maybe it was that deep down I knew there was something else to him that somewhat intrigued me.These men in my life… I did not want or need them, and yet that seemed to only entice them more, to my dismay. Maybe if I could find a way to use this to m
Atlas’ POVI stared at Spencer in shock not trusting the results of the blood test. It just wasn’t possible, something almost unheard of. What were the odds?“Are you fucking sure?” I asked crossing my arms trying to calm the craziness that was happening in my head.“Yes, completely sure. I ran Exome and Genome testing three times. They all came back the same.Fuck. I ran my fingers through my hair. Whatever that shit was, it sounded serious. But I knew he knew what he was talking about, and I also knew even though I didn’t want to believe it, it was true.Spencer eyed me curiously and I already knew the words he was going to speak before they came out of his mouth. “Whose blood was that, Atlas?”Anger started to creep up slowly. The instinct to protect her in every way was always present. Who was he to question me? Okay. So He was one of the smartest people I knew. He had followed in his dad’s footsteps and moved his way up in the medical unit, now basically heading the laboratory. We
My back flew against the wall yet again as our lips crashed together simultaneously as soon as we were inside the elegant suite of the hotel Elijah owned. His lips moved to my chin and down my neck as I ripped the shirt from his back, not caring that my claws scratched him drawing blood slightly before starting to heal. His upper body was lean, but very toned, so I knew he would barely feel it. If he was anything like me, he might enjoy a little bit of pain mixed with pleasureI looked him over appreciating the physique before my eyes and the way he felt under my touch. He groaned in my ear as our bodies clashed together again revealing the excitement he felt against me. The familiar pain in my chest had returned and been present since we kissed, but I fought it back forcefully, not allowing anything to stop me.I pulled my shirt off over my head leaving only a bra, and witnessed as Elijah watched me in awe. The way he looked at me was hard to explain. His eyes darkened as mine met his
(FIVE YEARS LATER)Tiny voices of laughter and giggles filled the air, the most intoxicating sounds that I would never tire of. Little Atlas ran through the building chasing one of the other children. A spitting image of his father, with an attitude that was all me. I grinned at the thought. What an alpha he would grow up to be.“Mommy, he is mean to me.” A small voice spoke, tugging at the fabric on my waist. I bent down kissing Iliana on her forehead. My daughter, the sweetest and equally most manipulative little girl. Hmm. Perhaps she was also like me.“Tell me, little one, what has your brother done to upset you now?”“He did not tell me happy birthday.” She peered into my eyes with a pout on her lips. This game was one she played very well in a way that had everyone in the palm of her hands.“He did. We woke you up together this morning. Do you not remember, sleepy head?”“Well, I do not think he got me a gift then.”“He wrote you a card, a gift from the heart, which
(SIX MONTHS LATER)The sun shone down on us brightly as I basked in it while preparing for the upcoming celebration. So many were moving about frantically attempting to ensure everything was in place for tonight. Another joyous event to bring us all together.Six months had passed since the night me and Atlas began to plan for our future, and so far, everything had been going accordingly.A warm smile graced my face thinking about it all. Things had fallen into place so nicely. Everyone was in great spirits. The pack was thriving, happy, and its members were growing stronger. We were healthy, and thankful to be alive. Life was indeed enjoyable.For a time, I took over training our warriors, whipping them into shape before Arron was ready to take his place as head warrior while I fell into more luna duties.Manix and Wolfe also took their places as Atlas’ numbers one and two respectively. Admittedly, I had become quite close to those three, dare I say even friends?So many thin
The door had barely slammed closed before his lips were on mine as we fought to pull the clothes from our bodies, a race to who could get undressed first.His tongue lashed out against my neck making me throb with an explicit need. Him inside of me was the only thing I wanted in that moment.“There are a couple ways I want to see that body tonight.” He pulled back from the kiss with his fiery blue and predatorial eyes locked on me like a target.The way he looked at me with such desire and want… never had anyone made me feel so needed.“I want to hear about them.” I replied with a breathless whisper, eagerly waiting for him to tell me about the ways he would handle me.“First, I want these legs and arms wrapped around me.” His hand slid down my thighs pulling them against his naked waist firmly. I bit my bottom lip, looking between our bodies feeling him harden between my leg before my eyes slowly trailed back to his.“And then what?” “Then I’m going to lick every part of you.” He wa
Somehow, I allowed Araya to talk me into having a meeting of sorts with the females. She called it a “girls’ night.” Though, the reasoning behind it was unclear to me in the beginning, I realized later she meant to have “fun.” Unfortunately, her idea of fun tended to differ from my own, usually to include alcohol, and she was a horrible drunk.The boys were around the pack boundaries somewhere with explicit instructions not to intervene. It was very clear who ran things amongst these parts.Hours and many drinks later, we were speaking freely with loose lips.“I still can’t believe you’re with a wolf and you decided to stay here,” Lilith rolled her eyes, expressing her displeasure in my decision for the umpteenth time. “They are so very irritating. I’m unsure how you can cope.”“Oh, is that so? You seem to enjoy being irritated by one in particular.” I cocked a brow looking at her from across the table as a smirk formed on my lips.“No. That is… it is untrue. Take it back!” Her body
Atlas’ POV“Luna Onyx, good morning.” One of my wolves greeted the woman that damn near took my breath away everytime our eyes met as she walked beside me through the halls. That title sounded so good, and I would never get tired of hearing it knowing the meaning behind it.She was mine. She belonged to me, but not like some property. More like she was a part of me, a piece of my heart, like our souls were forever intertwined and I couldn’t live without her. She was the female leader of our pack and my equal, the one entrusted to give me guidance, with our safety, and someone I could lean on in every way.A real fucking queen. My queen. She replied back to him with words and a fucking cute smile of her own, a gesture that had become more frequent as the days went by. What she said, I had no clue, because like always, I was so caught up in her beauty everything else was a haze.It was hard to believe a couple of weeks had passed since that crazy night where I almost met my end and now
Atlas’ POVI’m pretty sure you’re not actually supposed to walk towards that white light, but how can you not when it’s so damn warm and welcoming?No. This wasn’t what I wanted. I didn’t want to die like some dickhead. I needed to get back to her.Something happened after I closed my eyes and allowed myself to relax. I was no longer in that dark cave lying on my back staring into the most beautiful eyes I’d ever seen as a strong weakness overcame me. So where exactly was I? Heaven or hell? My track record would indicate it should be hell, but it definitely wasn’t what I expected.Fuck. Was this really it? Did I actually die? I didn’t want to be dead. I was too handsome to die young, and there was so much unfinished business left, so many things for me to do.My family… my loved ones… my mate… I never got to spend the time with her I wanted. This wasn’t how it was supposed to be. We had so much more life to live and so much to look forward to. I had plans for us like han
“What have you done to him!?” My voice traveled through my own ears in a muffled tone as I pushed through the pain calling upon all of my strength. With blackened eyes that reflected complete hatred and disgust, I met the gaze of the three before me as I held the weakened body of the man that meant so much to me. He was all but limp within my arms, a realization that clenched my heart even tighter. Although he was still alive, he was fading fast.How could this be happening? The moment I begin to have a semblance of happiness, it is taken from me? Sno’s eyes had widened as she darted glances between the wolf I knew to be her father and the other woman who I had concluded was the witch, the very one that had inflicted this pain on me. It was still there, but I no longer cared. The only thing on my mind was saving him.“Answer me!”“So you’re still involved? Interesting.” The nameless wolf spoke. He smelled less than unpleasant, and I hated him.Ignoring his words, I stayed
Atlas’ POVMy eyes shot open, all sense of time and direction completely out of whack. I had passed out again. Was it day or night? What day even was it? It was obvious I was underground somewhere in a rocky cavern type place, and with the constant dripping and damp ground, seemed like the location was around some type of body of water.By this point, I’m sure it was known we’d been taken. Once again, I tried to link Arron and Wolfe, but nothing. Still, they seemed to be alive in some capacity since I hadn’t felt their death. Thank the gods for that at least. So far that much of what Sno said had been true.I found myself wondering if she would come back and help me, the intent to kill her somewhat dissipating. The way she left let me know she had been shaken up and I was sure a talk with her dusty dad was imminent. That fucker. He had been plotting all these years. Another power-hungry, selfish prick. I could never imagine sending my pup out to do my bidding, risking their safety in
Atlas’ POV Well, that fucking hurt. My neck was stiff, body weaker than before, and my senses were all discombobulated. What the hell was in that shit they put in my neck? It was way stronger than just pure wolfsbane. Someone was coming.Not that my vision was clear anyway, but my eyes nearly rolled into the back of my head from annoyance once they landed on the familiar approaching figure. Fucking Sno. She seriously didn’t get it. But I didn’t have much energy. Whatever they had me chained with seemed to be draining me, preventing me from using my power in addition to the injection that had just knocked me out like Tyson.She didn’t speak but her mere presence brought me back to reality. I had been captured and was being held there against my will. They wanted my power thinking it belonged to them. And that fucking bastard Anus or Ranus – oh yeah, Remus or some shit, but I didn’t really care – he insinuated he killed them, Wolfe and Arron. My warriors, my friends…Snap ou