Is it fair that Kaden is always blaming Sophia for stuff she didn't do? How is it her fault that he always put her first? 😂
At this rate, my neck is going to fall off. Why did I think this was a good idea in the first place? Seduce that bastard? I know tragedy changes people. I've seen it happen to LC and I understand. What Kaden went through, losing his entire family in one night was horrible. It was bound to change him. But to this extent? This version of him that is always trying to strangle me whenever he sees me but won't let me go? I don't know what to think of this person. What does he want from me? Is this how it's going to be from now on? I'm rubbing my neck while coughing when I feel eyes on me. The kind that makes shivers run down your spine. But before I can figure out who's watching me, Kaden comes back. He grabs my arm and hauls me to my feet then spins me around. "Wh... What now?" "Did you see anyone here?" "Who?" He looks around and for the first time, I see worry in his eyes. My heart skips a beat. Perhaps all is not lost... "Did you come back because you were worried about me?" At th
She's spent the last three days in the library combing through books. Judging by the section she's been taking them from, I have a rough idea of what she's looking for. There's nothing there though. Wolves have spent decades trying to erase my kind from history so there's little to no information about me. I know that because I've been where she is. Curious to know who... What I am. I went through every piece of paper in the pack but found nothing. Everything I know about myself is from experimenting. Pushing my limits and seeing how much I can take before I break. If Sophia asked... I'd probably skirt around the answer or change the subject to something that would make her feel uncomfortable. She lost any right she might have had to know anything about me when she left. The times when I wasn't angry, I'd wonder what our life would be like. If she'd stayed and if I'd been honest with my father and brother, where would we be now? One stupid mistake changed my life. The more I think ab
Past "Kaden?" "Yes, baby?" "Let's go inside" "Why? I want to hear you say it. What do you want me to do to you?" I slap his arm, glad he can't see how hard I'm blushing. It's going to be our first time but unlike me, he's not shy about it. I like that about him. His confidence kind of boosts mine. I'm not afraid of what is going to happen and I know he won't hurt me. He grabs my wrist chuckling and brings my hand to his mouth "I've never wished I could see someone so bad" "But I like you the way you are" He stands, pulling me with him "You're about to like me a whole lot more" "Please, don't start bragging about your sex prowess when we both know you're a virgin" "I might not have done it before but I know a few things" "Like?" "Dirty talk. Have I not proved myself already?" He has. I can't deny that. Which makes me wonder how he even knows half the things he says. Did someone teach him or was he born this way? "How..." "By listening to other p
That look. That look right there snaps me out of whatever trance Kaden has put me in. Slapping his hand away, I step back, only to bump into the counter behind my back. He smirks, telling me I have nowhere to go without uttering a word. I hate this hold he has over my body. It's definitely not over me. I can push him away. I can tell him to go fuck himself but my body, the traitor, has other ideas. Even my wolf has perked up at the possibility of getting some action. She's lonely and would probably get attached to anyone who shows her any kind of affection. Rejection will do that to anyone so I don't blame her. Thank the goddess she has me. The voice of reason. "Actually, you're wrong. I would let any man fuck me right here, right now, as long as it's not you" "You never were a good liar. And I can smell your arousal" "You're so full of shit. You know that? A simple thought can turn me on, Kayden. Like carving your eyes out or sticking a knife in your stomach and twisting it un
We're taking the long way because Leander decided we needed to spend more hours than necessary on the road. I could stop her and direct her to the right route that would ensure we're back before the end of the day but I'm still waiting for her to say something. Just so you know, I didn't intend on telling her I was a Lycan. Truth be told, I don't know why I did it. Whenever I'm around her, I seem to lose control over myself. I was eager to see her reaction. But to my chagrin, Sophia hasn't said anything since I told her what I was. It's been an hour and I want to shake words out of her. Is she afraid of me too? Will she leave as the others did? What is going on in that head of hers? For the first time since she came back, I want her to tell me what she thinks without holding back. I want to hear her say she doesn't care what I am. That she won't run away from me again. I want her to not be afraid of me the way other people were...are. That night changed everything. I went from be
My knees give out on me and I crumble to the floor. What the fuck? I feel like a human who just discovered fantasy creatures are real. I've seen it with my own eyes and deep down I know it's the truth but I can't bring myself to accept it. A part of me expects to wake up from this dream and the other one is trying to wrap my head around this. Kaden is a Lycan. That explains everything about him. His abilities, the reason his pack members and other packs left, and maybe even why the attack happened in the first place. Did someone find out about him and tried to kill him? Why is he blaming me for something that is clearly his fault? He can control us. I've seen the way he did it with those men at the club. Every time they approached me, they'd stop, look confused and turn around. Only he is capable of doing that. A thought crosses my mind, making me straighten my spine. Did he orchestrate everything? Starting from Logan's obsession to manipulating Hector to leave me behind? I thought i
"What is this?" " What is what?" Leander asks driving through the entrance of Arctic Warriors. What happened to four hours? We left the mall an hour ago and here we are. Is this one of Kaden's mind control? Did he trick me into thinking we'd spent four hours on the road while I circled the same place or did he do it just after we left the hotel? Great, now I'm not even making sense. "How come we're back so fast?" I want to explode and ask if this is all Kaden's doing then scream at him, wherever he may be but I hold my tongue. I can't lose my shit. Although, at this point, all it'll take is one little thing to tip me over the edge. "I may or may not have tampered with the directions. I thought it would help you two get closer" "You did. Didn't you?" "I'm sorry. It won't happen again" When the car stops in front of the pack house, I jump out and head straight to my room. Not bothering to carry any of the bags filled with my clothes and shoes. I can't remember a single piece
I know he was here and it is my fault for being reckless. I didn't think he would come back so soon. Then again, in the last ten years, Sophia is the only outsider who has spent more than a night in the pack. That explains why that man got curious about her. When I left her at the hotel, I was angry but I still took Leander there to keep an eye on her. My anger lasted for about an hour before I forgot about it and started searching for traces of the man. I call him ghost man because he comes and goes as he pleases but I haven't found out anything about him. Not even the first letter of his name. Everywhere I go, I'm always searching, hoping he would slip up and make a mistake. So when I caught his scent, I was too excited and forgot that he liked to play games. Isn't that the reason he hasn't revealed his face? Because he wants to keep playing with me? For a second there, I lost my cool. And when I followed his scent, I went in circles before it led me back to the pack. I've never be
"Is this a kingdom of Lycans or werewolves? Ever since that king arrived, he's turned our kingdom upside down. I'm begging you, join me so we can send him away and return things to how they used to be" "You mean go back to the days our houses were falling apart while you lined your pockets with more gold?" Someone from the crowd asks. "Are you not ashamed of yourself, Perrin?" Another one adds "What right do you have to preach such nonsense? If it wasn't for his majesty, we would be begging for morsels of food at your doorstep. Go away. No one wants to listen to you" "Shall I make him leave, your majesty?" Reign asks."It's not necessary. He has nothing better to do so let him run his mouth" "Your Majesty!" Perrin calls out making all eyes turn to me. He drops his microphone and runs to kneel in front of me "Your Majesty, please take me back. Without you, I'm lost. Please, your majesty. I promise to be your loyal servant from today onwards" "That is up to the people. I don't decid
"Hands off. I don't want to be late for dinner" "I can be fast," Kaden says his hands sliding up the back of my thighs to rest on my ass. "Later. Is that what you're wearing?" "I would like to spend time with you without those two interfering. They know we've been mated for a while and still insist on inviting us to dinner every two to three days. I'd rather spend my free time with you than them" "They only want to bond with you but you keep giving them the cold shoulder. They're your parents, Kaden. Why are you being so cold to them?" It's the third time Dessa invited us to dinner. The first two times, we arrived, Kaden pushed around the food on his plate then told them he was busy and left. He keeps saying he doesn't care about them abandoning him but turns around and acts like a child. I'm not forcing him to like them or accept them. But since he decided we'll be living here, can't we be civil with them? Not that Dessa is any better. At least Atticus tries to talk to him. She, o
I wake up to soft breaths fanning my neck and Sophia's body half lying on top of mine. She's in one of my T-shirts while I'm naked. A sense of calmness washes over me knowing this is how I'll wake up for the rest of my life. Our lives. I will protect and love her until my dying breath. Although, now that she got her memory back, will she change her mind? I won't allow her to leave me. We already completed mating. Granted it was different than I'd expected it to be. Aside from being able to connect our thoughts, nothing else happened. Her mark on me disappeared while mine is still visible on her neck. Is this the first time a Lycan has mated with a werewolf? I'd like to know if this is the end or if there will be more changes in the future. But first, I have to get her to stay with me. Sliding her off me, I get up and throw a robe on then go in search of Merlin. He's in the main living room and he jumps to his feet when he sees me. "Your Majesty, you're awake.
My hand flies to my mouth, shock rendering me immobile. Is this the reason Kaden didn't want to talk about that day? I never understood why he was reluctant to tell me what had happened. He'd even forbidden Leander and the rest from talking about it. I thought it was because he didn't trust me but I now I know it was because he felt ashamed and guilty. It's written all over his face. Camden instigated the attack but Kaden had just turned eighteen. I doubt he knew what he was or how powerful his beast was. Newly turned wolves have a hard time controlling their wolf side. I can't imagine how harder it is for Lycans. Camden took advantage of that and it led to the demise of Kaden's family. But why? (He can keep the throne. I'll take everything else away from him) I can't believe he fooled me into believing he was the good brother. I wish I'd stuck all the iolites Iridessa gave me in his back. She slipped them to me earlier and told me their effect on Lycans. Th
The first memory I have is of Celosia forcing me to lift the crown. I was around three or four. She took me to the throne room and told me not to leave until I had succeeded. The naive little boy in me wanted to please her so I promised her I would do it without realizing it was impossible. I thought I could thaw her coldness towards me if I did what she said. She left me there for a whole day and night without food or water. By the time Jovita, my nanny found me, my hands were bleeding because I refused to accept I couldn't do it. It was the first time my mother had paid attention to me. I couldn't disappoint her. The memory is still so vivid because it was also the first time I suspected she didn't love me. I wondered why she didn't send someone to bring me a cup of water. To be able to do it, I needed strength. Feeding me once would have sufficed. A few years later, I found out that she didn't care about me at all. She was telling Morena how useless I was a
I've been expertly avoiding these people for more than two years. I can't believe all it took was one word from Sophia and I agreed to attend this banquet. She'd better hold up her end of the bargain or I will be very pissed. My eyes bounce around the room until they land on her. She's laughing together with other women while her hands make gestures. I believe the woman standing next to her is Iridessa. I'd bet my money that she strong-armed the others into being nice to Sophia. I'm not blind. I saw the way the servants were treating her and when I had Reign investigate it, he found out Ellinor had threatened them. Claiming that when she became the queen, anyone who was nice to Sophia wouldn't be spared. I wonder why she was so bold as to actually think I would agree to make her the queen. Even without Sophia, it wouldn't have been her or anyone for that matter. My mind was made up when I decided to be the king. It's Sophia or no one. I project more erotic image
"She tricked me too. I didn't even know she was your mother" "Find her and tell her to cancel it. I'm not going" "The invitations have already been sent out" Kaden huffs in annoyance and I know it's because he doesn't like these kinds of parties. I crawl onto his lap and wrap my hands around his neck "We can sneak out tomorrow night and go to the other side" "Because they can't find us there and drag us back?" "Then just attend it. I've never been to a black tie event" "How do you know that?" "I'd never forget something like that" "But you can forget me?" "You're being a big baby. Stop sulking and find yourself a tuxedo. I'm going to try on the dresses your mother sent me" I try to leave but his hands go around me. Holding me hostage. "On one condition" "Name it" "Let me fuck your ass when we get back" Goodness, is it me or is he horny all the time? I do want to dress fancily and attend those types of parties. But Kaden's reason isn't bad either. "Your wish is my command,
"What's with the turtle neck? If I didn't know you, I'd think you were trying to cover up my mark" "That's because I am" I snap my head toward him "You are? Why?" "To avoid gossip" "Are you kidding me?""Stop right there. It's not what you think" he says adjusting his sleeves. He's an ass but a hot ass. I wouldn't be surprised if women threw themselves at his feet. But now that we've marked each other, they should know he's taken. Why is trying to hide it? "Unlike wolves, our marks don't remain visible. It'll disappear in a day or two" "Then all the more reason you should display it for all to see. Unless you don't want anyone to know about it" "Correct" Ugh, I knew sooner or later, he was going to start showing his true colors. He asked me to be his queen but it's not even a day later and he's already going back on his words. I'm not stupid. It's obvious no one will accept me as their queen and I'm fine with that. Being with him is enough. But if he
I didn't think it would happen so soon. This feels like a dream. It was all so easy that I can't help waiting for the other shoe to drop. I'm normally confident in everything I do but when it comes to Sophia, there are times I find myself hesitating. Even though I claimed her and we marked each other, it doesn't guarantee that she'll stay once she regains her memory. It was foolish of us to do this now but even if it was just for a day, I wanted her to be mine in every way. With no worries about the past or the future. It's selfish of me to wish she never remembers. I'm tempted to make sure she forgets the past forever but I can't bear to hurt her. Her mind has already been manipulated enough times. If I damage her further, I'd have no one to blame but myself. Besides, she just managed to get her wolf back. I can't let her efforts go to waste. "What are you thinking about?" She asks drawing drawing circles on my chest with her finger. I've lost count of the number of times I've made l