Trent Piccolo reached for the dagger that was strapped to his thigh. He wore a loose robe-like tunic, like everyone else there. He mingled among the guests, undetected, as he had bathed in a strong alcohol-based potion to block his scent temporarily. It would wear off in a few hours, but he wasn't planning to stay for long anyway.
He didn't have a partner tonight and had no intention of undressing with the crowd. He had missed a great opportunity when Ruben had crossed him while he was welcoming the guests, but he hadn't been close enough to make the kill. He positioned himself just a few steps away from the stage, then he waited. He knew his chance would come.
Turning his head to the left, he saw two pairs arrive. There were a few more mating ceremonies scheduled that day. It was a common practice among packs to do all pending mating and turning ceremonies at the same time.
He watched bored as the omega climbed on his human mate, then bit her neck. With the soundRuben smiled when he was assured that Lisa was relaxed. He slowly pulled her into his wide arms.She closed her eyes as he kissed her. Luxuriating in the feel of his full lips against her own. He parted her mouth with his tongue and began to taste her. His hands caressed her soft ass and moved across her back, then moved up caressing her breasts, shoulders, and neck. He lifted her effortlessly in his arms and placed her on the flat surface of the large stone altar. Lisa rose to her knees and held out her arms. “My love, I will have to shift into my wolf for this. Please forgive me for this.” He whispered. Pulling away from her, he stepped back. She stared at him in wonder as his body began to change. His large thighs and arms grew to the size of small tree trunks, as his flat stomach became covered with soft fur. His face became wolf-like, but his snout was short and his ears small against his head. Fur covered his body, and his l
Trent cursed himself, he couldn't believe his eyes. The scene was quite disturbing because he knew he had screwed up. All due to that enchanting scent. The moment that scent hit him. He knew he had found her. His mate.So many people were moving around, and he didn't know where to run. All he needed was to ignore his wolf and flee. He wasn't meant to have a mate. Especially not the one who was from the enemy's camp. A lone wolf ran into the night, his body shaking with adrenaline and his mind racing wildly. He made it past the guards on the border of pack lands before his scent mask wore off. He barked a laugh out loud and thought to himself.“I didn't do that bad. I killed that Redhead, and now her pompous mate will die as well. They deserve to die. All Alphas are jerks and I don't give a shit.”He knew he didn't have much time. Finding what he was looking for, Trent Piccolo became human once more. He tore the lock from the large sliding doors and wal
The wolf bared its bloodied teeth, growling furiously. Ruben's rage intensified as he stared at the caged brown wolf.Keith appeared at Ruben's side. He had slipped on a proffered T-shirt and track pants from shifting from wolf form and surveyed the scene.“He is a rogue, Trent Piccolo. He is the leader of a small pack of outlaws. They had been on the council's radar a few years ago, but somehow they slipped through and disappeared.”As Keith narrated, Ruben kept his eyes fixed on the offending beast. He was recovering from the wounds, the damaged area healing as he watched. A frown crossed his face.“Shift!” He commanded.The wolf, even though weak, stared back in defiance. Silence greeted his words as everyone waited with bated breath.“Shift right now, or I will make sure that you endure the most painful death.” Ruben stepped into the enclosure and kneeled. He placed his hand on the wolf's neck and
It was three in the morning when Sebastian stared out of the huge window in his penthouse. Andrea had promised that she would be coming in a while. Now that the packing issue was somewhat resolved or rather it had become more complicated depending on the way you looked at it. She had a bit of free time. She didn't have the self-imposed taboos of human females so 3 am was a perfectly normal time for a were female to have a tryst with her lover. He smiled, were they lovers? Or just fuck buddies? Would she feel the urge to have sex with other men now that they had met? He didn't like that though. He didn't like to share.He held his breath as the main door clicked opened and the woman who had haunted his almost every waking moment, stepped in gracefully. He forgot how to breathe instantly. Her chic little black dress stopped mid-thigh and as she moved the little hint of lace showed just beneath the hemline. Stockings? His body hardened instantly. He adored women who draped
Sebastian sighed in pleasure and closed his eyes. What she was doing to his body felt pretty wonderful. The little wolf seemed to be playing with his tendons and muscles, like strings of a guitar. Releasing all the tension. Andrea continued to stroke his bare back and shoulder, thrilling at the feel of his hot skin underneath her fingers.He was so foolish, her vampire.Her lips quirked in a little smile as she felt him moan, all the tension leaving his body as he surrendered to the need to rest. She leaned forward and kissed the back of his neck gently. He was the most beautiful specimen of a man she had ever seen, and he was all hers.A low growl ripped from Sebastian's throat as her scent washed over him, and his cock surged answering it.“You are good, this was perfect,” Sebastian said as he turned over, flipped her under him.He stared into her face, his breathing already harsh and ragged. She was the most beautiful thing he
Serena stood outside the wooden door that led downwards into the basement and separated her from him, the man who had tried to kill Lisa. Wondering what game Luna was playing with her life. She braced herself and pushed the door open. The sounds of raised voices from the basement concerned her, she could sense the fear and stress of her mate. Her wolf was on a rampage. Urging her to destroy anyone who tried to harm her mate. Ruben had threatened to get his confession as soon as possible, otherwise, he would kill him.Opening the door, Serena held her breath as her gaze fell on the man who set her heart racing. Brown eyes met hers. To her surprise, he smiled.“So they sent you,” They were the first words he'd spoken directly to her, and he waited with bated breath for her response.He hadn't spoken a word since he had been led away earlier. Now he wanted to savour her presence, even if it was for a short while. She glared at him,
Harry evermore, observed the dagger minutely under the special watch light. He glanced at his sleeping mate behind him. Her petite and slender frame rested on the bed after the ceremony. She would sleep for hours, perhaps days while the venom spread through her and turned her into a werewolf. He smiled. He was honoured to share their joining on the same day as his Alpha. Unfortunately, it was marred by the attack.He would anything for his Alpha, the unquestionable loyalty was ingrained in the omega since the day he was born. So, as commanded he was now trying to find out more about this dagger that was used to stab his Luna. It was not a normal dagger, it was silver of course. The only metal which could harm the wolves, but it wasn't just silver, it was specially crafted to kill any supernatural being. He flipped through the thick book lying by his side. The strange ancient language came to life."The blade of light has a long double-edged blade forged from silver
When Lisa woke up again it was dark outside. She had no idea what day it was or how long she had slept. It was like she was hibernating. She turned towards her left and found, Ruben lying on his back with his arms over his head. She sat up and peeked at him. He looked peaceful and relaxed. It was very different from the Alpha male look he showed while awake. Suddenly, she wanted him, needed him desperately. He smelled divine, of musk and wood, freshly cut grass, the earthy scent of the first shower of rain. Funny, he had never smelled that way before. Or was it due to her heightened sense of smell? She also realised that the room was dark yet she could see clearly. "Take him," a voice spoke in her mind. She didn't know where it was coming from and she didn't care. This male was here and she was ready for him. Slowly and quietly she pulled the sheet off Ruben and was delighted to find him naked inside. Leaning down she took the tip of his b
There werewolves and vampires in the room. Lisa's scarlet dress clung to her figure snugly, making her appear more shapely. Ruben spun her across the dance floor, bringing her through unfamiliar moves. She admired the way he made it appear as though she knew what she was doing. She felt a sting as his gaze shifted away from hers. Everyone kept reminding her that this night was all about her, but it was also partly about him. He was her mate, and she had been increasingly aware since the transformation that it was in his nature to desire the best for her and the pack. He wanted to talk business with the Alphas of the other packs because he was surrounded by them, but he was stuck with her. "So, who is the blue-shirted gentleman?" Lisa inquired. Ruben answered with a deep growl that she wouldn't have heard a few weeks before. He was still a little possessive of her. Ruben said, "Lucian. He's the Crimson Shadow Pack's Alpha. They are from Florida. We don
The pack was standing together in a circle. Beth and those who had died in the battle were honoured with a brief memorial service.Lisa approached Andrea, who was solemnly observing the happenings. Andrea was depressed, she could tell. She was reminiscing about Elizabeth, small details like how the old wolf made up stories."She loved you. She expressed her gratitude for being such a nice friend." Lisa said.Andrea turned around and looked at her with a puzzled expression."I met her after I was put into a coma. It felt like a dream, yet I believe she came to see me."Andrea stifled a sob as she continued, "I miss her."Lisa took her hand in hers and gently squeezed it. "We all miss her. She claimed, however, that she had a good life and wished to be free. We should probably be happy for her. And most of her stories were made up. But you already know that right?"Andrea gave her a friendly grin and a nod.*************
Sebastian had been bothered by something, so he patiently waited for the meeting to end before scooting over to Ruben and his companion."Ruben, when you say I'm now a member of the pack, do you mean I have to obey you like your dogs?" He roared, his rage erupting in waves. Andrea was rolling her eyes and trying not to giggle as he turned to face her."Whatever gave you that idea, Sebastian?" she asked softly, her arms slipping around his shoulders."Alphas don't give ridiculous orders every five minutes. That is not my objective." Ruben said, amusingly, he understood vampire-wolf mating would be difficult. Vampires were fiercely self-reliant and thrived in their seclusion. Wolves, on the other hand, were devoted to their packs and could not survive without them."Excuse my scepticism, but what exactly do you mean by being a part of the pack?"Sebastian asked sarcastically."It was the quickest means to show my pa
Lisa's chest rose and fell in front of Ruben's eyes. He knew she was his, but he wasn't sure if she realised he belonged to her as well. He carefully lifted her shoulders and climbed out from beneath her when the doorbell rang. On the other side, he was not surprised to see Serena."How is she doing?""Sleeping," he explained.Serena responded, "The last thing that girl needs is more sleep."Ruben stated, "She is alive. Don't think I'm unaware of my good fortune. That's the only thing that matters.""Can you tell me what she remembers?" Serena inquired.Ruben said, "Not much. However, she recalls her mother's or rather her aunt's betrayal.""Mary is still imprisoned among us. What are your plans for her?" Serena enquired."Kill her," Ruben stated emphatically.Serena's pupils dilated."Lisa?""Lisa is unconcerned about my decision. And she has no desire to know."Serena smiled and n
Lisa apologised, "I'm sorry, I don't understand." "Can you tell me what you remember?" Beth inquired. "I recall feeling like I was being sucked into an abyss. I had no sensations. I only saw darkness everywhere, punctuated by agonising screaming." As she described her ordeal, Lisa trembled. "Well, he came close to catching you. Until I arrived and expelled him." Beth remarked. "Are you....dead?" Beth burst out laughing. "Nobody ever dies; they only pass into another realm. Reincarnate into a new body after bidding their time. You offered me the freedom I so sorely desired but couldn't achieve on my own. It can be tiresome to live a long life. Don't be concerned about me. I'm fine." Lisa blinked, unsure of what she was seeing. Then she spotted Beth's red hair, which was identical to hers. "I am your one-in-a-million grandaunt," Beth explained. "What
It had been a week and a half. Ten days since everything had ended. Andrea stood in the doorway of the clinic, watching Ruben gently lower his sleeping mate onto her bed. With a profound frown on his face, he covered her and then looked down at her.Sebastian muttered gently from behind her, "Hey," and she knew exactly what he wanted to hear, but she didn't believe it was the best time.He started to add, "Andrea, she'll be OK..." but her head swung around and his deep blue eyes pierced into her green ones. She groaned and walked down the corridor to a bench to sit.She said calmly, "Lisa was fatally injured. Beth is still missing, and I believe it's all my fault."Sebastian was stiff, his rage pouring out in waves, yet when he spoke again, his tone was soothing. "That is not the case. Even you were on the verge of passing away. Dorcas' use of you as bait was not your fault."Andrea bit her lower lip and swallowed."I miss Beth b
Dorcas got the chance to hit Ruben on his shoulder. Ruben was not anticipating the action and was jerked away, slamming into the far tree. The wind was knocked out of him, and he was gasping for breath.“Clever dog,” Dorcas said.Ruben started to stand up, but felt a hand around his neck, lifting him in the air. He knew that Dorcas could beat him on brute strength, and he needed to think fast. He put his hands against the tree trunk and brought his knees to his chest, using all his force to shove them in Dorcas's chest. It worked and he was released.Taking advantage of the rain, he threw a fist and connected with Dorcas's face. He fell to the ground and Ruben started to kick him. It didn't take long for Dorcas to grab hold of his foot and flip Ruben down on his back. Ruben was on the ground looking up at the monster.“That wasn't very nice,” Dorcas roared.Dorcas darted away with speed, b
Trent was tearing through the maze of dark wolves, his heart pounded so loudly it was all he could hear through the rain and screams. A wolf was suddenly whirling towards him. He positioned himself to take on him when the wolf was suddenly sliced in half and thrown aside.“Serena!” Her name sounded as if it came from a distance, even though it had been directed from his lips. He watched as her body flew through the air, her top wet with rain and blood.“Thanks !” He said.She nodded, "where is Ruben?” She asked.His brain finally connected with what was happening.“I… I am not sure,” he replied, still in awe. Serena had saved his life!“Ruben, where are you !” She almost wept with relief as Ruben's alert mental voice answered her.Her mate knew instantly that something was wrong and didn't stop to
Andrea felt herself falling, heard Lisa's scream. She knew she was going to die. Ruben would go insane with grief if she did. And Sebastian, well, she was terrified for her vampire. Maybe once their mate bond was gone he would go back to living his normal life. Lisa screamed and caught Andrea as she fell. She had seconds to catch her, a very few precious seconds. She reached out, forcing her tired body to move faster than she'd ever moved before. She had no idea where Ruben was, and she didn't care. Her hand caught Andrea's outstretched arm, she pulled hard, wincing as she felt her shoulder dislocate. She managed to slide her body beneath her friend a split second before they hit the ground. She attempted to cushion most of the impact, to keep Andrea protected in her firm embrace, but she heard the other woman cry out in pain and knew that she was badly hurt. “Why did you do that ?” She screamed at Dorcas,” I said I was ready to cooperate.” “She