Kaliyah's POVI took a deep breath and marched into the meeting hall. The tension in the air was so thick you could cut it with a knife, and I wasn’t surprised. Everyone knew how crucial this mission was. The elders sat in their usual spots with stoic expressions, while the generals discussed among themselves in hushed tones. A few pack members stood at the back, murmuring, and I even saw Calum standing off to the side.Kovu.He stood to one side, brooding as always, with his arms crossed over his chest and his gaze scanning the room. For a brief moment, our eyes almost met, but I quickly diverted my path to the farthest corner of the room. I wasn’t in the mood for his bullshit. I mean, it was too early for that.**You know he’s staring at you, right?** Akira purred like a kitten that had been offered milk.**Shut up, Akira. I don’t care what he’s doing!** I hissed back and adjusted my stance, trying my best to look calm and composed.**Liar,** Akira purred again. She picked a bad tim
Kaliyah's POV We stepped out of the meeting hall, Calum walking ahead and Kovu beside me as we followed his lead. I ignored Kovu as usual, dismissing Akira's protests, and focused closely on Calum, trying to absorb every word he said. This mission was incredibly important to me, and I didn’t want any hiccups on my end. “We’ll be traveling in a small group,” Calum said with his characteristic calm voice that soothed hearts. “Six of us in total: myself, Kovu, you, and three of our most elite warriors. We don’t need a large number of warriors, as it would draw unnecessary attention to ourselves.” I nodded, listening intently while casting a quick glance at Kovu—unintentionally, of course. He looked bored, disinterested in fact, and I felt repulsed by his attitude. This wasn’t the right mindset to adopt on a mission as serious as this. His eyes flicked toward mine, and I quickly looked away before he could catch me staring. *Aw, a lover’s game of eye contact. Just give in already
Asterion’s POV“Urghh.” I grunted as i thrusted into Tiffany. Her moans grew louder as i pushed deeper into her. Her fingers dug into my back, using it as a scratch post asi quickened my pace. Not that i minded though.I had grown bored of the way her body responded to mine. It became predictable, almost…mechanical. I knew every reaction, every sound she would make. It didn’t excite me anymore. But it did serve it’s purpose as a way to relieve myself temporarily.After a while, a long while, i felt my climax approaching and i slammed into her harder. Her back arched, her nails raked down my skin as my thrust speed increased until finally, i came, spilling inside her as her body shuddered beneath me. “As..asterion.” Her eyes rolled to the back of her head and soon after, she climaxed as well. I watched her writhing body for a while and then with a grunt, i pulled out, swinging my legs off the bed. I grabbed my robe from the chair, slipping it over my shoulders without sparing her
Asterion’s POVI strode down the steps, my footsteps the only sound echoing in the vast Alpha castle I now called my own. The torches lining the walls flickered as I made my way toward the throne room.As I passed, guards stiffened at attention with their heads bowed, too afraid to meet my eyes. Maids scurried away like frightened mice or pressed themselves against the walls, trembling in fear—a fear I had come to enjoy.I turned a corner, almost at the throne room, when a pitiful little thing—a maid—came rushing out from a side corridor. Before she could stop herself, it was too late. Her body slammed into my chest, sending a stack of linens tumbling to the floor.I stopped, staring down at her as she looked up, horrified, her face drained of color. I furrowed my brows, but before I could say a word, she dropped to her knees, bowing so low her forehead nearly touched the cold stone floor.“My lord… please… forgive me,” she said, her voice trembling as she pressed her forehead against
The informant, still trembling like a leaf in the wind, continued his explanation. “After the battle, they confirmed her death… they had already arranged her funeral and lowered her coffin into the grave, but just as they were about to cover it up, she clawed her way out. By the next day, she was as good as new, like nothing had ever happened.”I sat back in my throne, my fingers drumming lightly on the cold obsidian armrest, my eyes narrowed in thought. *Kaliyah. Alive.* The thought seemed impossible, absurd even—yet here it was, delivered by the informant. This could only be the work of the Moon Goddess. Meddling in matters that didn’t concern her, as usual.A smirk spread across my face, excitement surging through me. So, the Moon Goddess had decided to show her hand. *Interesting.* I liked games, and even if I had to play against a supernatural being, I had no intention of losing. I would win, or I’d die trying.“Very well,” I said, leaning back as I reached into my robe and pulle
I tightened my grip on the reins, my knuckles white as I continued to ride towards the Virethorn Glade. The wind bit at my face, but I barely felt it. All I wanted was to get through the cursed ride in silence. Caleb, Kaliyah, and the others were behind me, but I needed space—to be alone with my thoughts. Not that being alone was helping much, though.Kyrax had been in my head all week, relentlessly screaming, and it was getting harder to zone him out.*You disgust me, Kovu. Cheater. Betrayer. You're weak. You’ve tainted the bond with our mate!*This had been his anthem for the past week or so, berating me about the incident with Zelena. I always wanted to argue back, but what could I say in my defense? He wasn’t wrong. I had screwed up. But it wasn’t like I planned it. Zelena ambushed me, and before I could realize it, it was already too late. The damn witch had caught me off guard during her heat cycle, casting a drowsiness spell that left me completely at her mercy. I didn’t stand
The dismissal bells rang and without wasting any time, I grabbed my worn-out backpack and walked out of the classroom. Keeping my head down and scuffing my worn sneakers on the dusty path, I made my way through the throngs of students, hoping to leave school quickly and return to the comfort and solitude of my room.“And where do you think you're going?” A shadow blocked my path, and I took in a deep breath and braced myself. I knew exactly who this was and cursed my luck that I didn't leave sooner. Slowly, I raised my head to see the cruel amber eyes of Ashley staring down at me with a wicked smirk on her face.She was flanked by her crew members. Six of them. All flashing wicked grins at me.“What do you want?” I asked in a meek tone.“What do I want? If I told you what I wanted, could you possibly give it to me? You omega runt.” Ashley spat out, and her crew laughed, pointing mocking fingers at me.I flinched, trying to keep my cool.This was a routine. They would gang up and insul
“Calm yourself, it's me.” Asterion's smooth voice washed away my fears, and I breathed a sigh of relief as he removed his hand from my mouth. I turned around and looked into his unnatural but beautiful purple eyes; they seemed so ethereal, like stars twinkling in the night.“It’s alright. I'm here.” His hand found its way to my cheek, and I closed my eyes, leaning into his touch.“I’ve missed you,” I said, rushing into his embrace and clinging to him.“I know, I'm sorry it's taken so long for us to meet. I had to take care of some last-minute tasks your father piled up for me,” he explained as he stroked my hair.We broke the hug, and he scanned me slowly, taking in the red lingerie that peeked out from under my robe. I sensed his purple eyes darken with desire, and a blush crept up my cheeks.“You look…” his voice trailed off as he licked his lips.“Beautiful?” I offered, shyly playing with the buttons on his shirt.“Ethereal is the right word.” He grinned and closed the gap between