Noya's pov I sighed for the umpteenth time as I scrubbed the floors while praying for strength from the moon goddess. It was a miracle I had not broken down after the hectic day. "Hey! Here you are!" I jumped when Drax's familiar voice burst through my thoughts. As I turned around, a smile curved on my lips in surprise when I saw him standing a few feet away from me. Trust Drax to always spring out from the blue. I didn't even hear him walk up to me "Hey, Drax." I waved at him. "Don't you ever get tired?" He chuckled in amusement as he bent down to help me. I shook my head politely and wagged my index finger" You don't have to bother. I'm almost done." I said. "Alright, if you say so." "I insist." I smiled. He had been nothing but a great friend and I was so grateful for that. "Penny for your thoughts?" Drax rolled his eyes. "My thoughts are quite expensive." I giggled and rinsed off my hands. "Nothing's too much for you, Noya." He said in a funny way that would have made m
Noya's pov“More of me?" He ran his hands along the curve of my thighs, tracing over the thin material covering them until I was naked. He pushed aside my robe that kept us from sharing body heat, running his tongue between my breasts in slow circles as he pressed himself against me. He slipped one arm underneath my butt and gripped my hip with the other hand as he kissed and licked every inch of exposed skin that we could reach. His lips moved down my chest, trailing kisses down to my navel while he continued to stroke my sex. I lifted myself up on my toes to press myself into his hungry mouth and kiss him harder. He groaned against my lips before kissing down my stomach, pressing kisses across my skin until I couldn’t take the sensation anymore and started to ride him hard. His eyes were closed as he moved his hips in slow motions, his mouth pressed against my neck as his hands held my breasts. The feel of his smooth skin on mine sent sparks through my whole body.His hands were
Niks povI released a frustrated sigh as I went over the pages of the new book I picked up from my library to find out some new healing herbs and mechanisms.How I wished this could be a nightmare and I didn't have to have to eat my breakfast as my lunch for the fourth time in a row this week since that had become my new routine.Even though Rowan had begged me to rest and eat some food before continuing, I just couldn't rest when my people were in severe pains. I needed to find a cure and they all looked to me for one.I rubbed my throbbing forehead to relieve the pain there as I picked up another book to compare some herbs. This was the same thing I did the day before, before conducting some tests as I just could not give my Pack members any cure without a test.Someone knocked on the door, interrupting me."Come in, Rowan." I invited him.I raised my head to acknowledge him not only because I knew he was the one but because no other person dared disturb me after telling the guard a
Noya's pov"Come in, Noya." I pushed the door back and walked into the study at the invitation of Beta Rowan.Darting my eyes between, my skin pricked at the charged atmosphere in the room but most of all I was surprised that I was reinvited when I had expected Nik to send me back to my room. After all, he was still angry with me and hadn't spared me a glance since the incident in his room.I watched them exchange glances before Nik released a sigh "Take her to the medicinal library for some books and give her all that she'll need. Also, station a guard with her just in case she needs help." He spoke to Rowan as if I wasn't there."Okay." Beta Rowan said and turned to motion me out.My orbs made contact with Niklaus but he tore his gaze away and turned to focus on the books on his desk. I stepped out of the study, wondering how his beta had managed to convince him that I could cure the Nipix plague even though he used harsh words on me. I had learnt it from our Pack's healer when it
Nik's pov"Thank you Alpha Niklaus! Thank you Alpha Niklaus!" Their shouts rang loud through the courtyard as they jumped for joy. A wide smile twitched on my face as I tried controlling their excitement. I had gathered them to address them after Noya had administered the potion to them all."Today, we have conquered one of the deadliest plagues in human history. After years of watching it torment other Packs and even wipe some out some Packs, we have finally had victory and it is a lasting victory.""Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!" They echoed.They expressed their joy in different ways. While some jumped, some danced while the others hugged their survivor family members close. It was a trying time and most family members had thought they'd lose their loved ones but it was averted."Please burn anything that was contaminated during the plague or sterilize them before reusing them. I hereby lift the curfew imposed on the Pack. We all can now move on with our daily activities in love, peace, and h
Noya's povHis tongue slid over my teeth in the sweetest way possible, begging me for entrance and his warm breath sent a shiver down my spine as our tongues danced together.Pleasure burst inside me like an erupting volcano. It was uncontrollable. The intensity of the kiss left me breathless. His hands roamed over my body with a burning hunger I could feel. His tongue traced my bottom lip gently as I moaned.His tongue tasted of spice and mint. I gasped softly, enjoying the feel of his teeth as they nipped at my lower lip, teasing me before sinking in deep enough to bite down. His lips were soft as honey. It sent a jolt through my blood. The taste of him made me dizzy and it was all I could do not to pull him closer. I gasped as his tongue slid past my teeth. His mouth pressed harder against mine, his hands tugging on the hem of my gown, desperate for more contact. I leaned against him, my body pressed his against. My breasts were heavy against his chest, the softness of my nipples
Niklaus' povI had to leave early because she was like a drug getting under my skin. After we had sex she fell asleep in my bed. A walk around the Pack would help clear my head. Although one question tugged at my mind. Why was it different with Noya? With Emily, I was always in control. With Noya, I was unable to control myself.Acting like a possessive jerk, making eye contact with her in a room filled with people, and allowing her to sleep in my room were all making resistance slip off. At this rate, I wouldn't be able to control my feelings anymore and it was a bad sign."Nik." Rowan's voice burst through my thoughts.I flashed a weary smile at him as I waited for him to walk up to me. "You look a lot better today than you know…" He winked at me."Stop it, Rowan." I knew that look but I wasn't going to start sharing details of what I and Noya had. He knew that and he respected it."Anyways, I'm glad you're no longer stressed. How was the stroll around the Pack?" He changed the to
Noya's PovThe next words I hear from him break my heart into tiny shards and any illusion about him having feelings for me wither like a wilted leaf. Gone was the man whose touch set my body on fire. My tormenting monster was back.The one who had destroyed every part of me with his wicked smile, that cold voice, his dark eyes, that icy touch. That he still had the power to affect me now makes it worse.My hands shook at my sides and I could not stop the tears from flowing . And it wasn't even that he had hurt me alone; oh no, nothing so base and vile could justify this. No, what I felt for him, what he made me feel—what he broke inside of me, how it ate me up and made a mess out of me—that pain was pure and unadulterated agony. "Ple-pl-please li-listen to me." I screamed with everything inside of me as he traipsed upstairs without caring to turn around.More hot torrents blocked my vision as I felt two strong hands grip each of my arms and they pulled me out of the Packhouse. The o
Author's POVImmediately she swirled around to realise that it was Beta Rowan, her breath hitched in her throat but she had slowly maneuvered him from the truth.As she watched him retreat to go welcome the Alpha, relief flooded the banks of her soul. She was happy that she got over it quickly. She would have to be very careful around him.With the look he gave her, it was as if he didn't believe her however he had no proof to pin on her.Welldone Cataliya!She didn't have to wait for his order to go back to her room. If he hadn't caught her, immediately the bell dinged twelve, she would have gone back. Although she wanted to live a secure life and she had given Sherry her word, that would not be possible if the Alpha caught her.In Fact she would be far away from living a secure life. In as much as she was thinking about Sherry's interest, she had to think of her life too. It mattered much more than anything else.She turned her neck towards the deep once more but there was still not
Author's POVInhaling the cold evening breeze, Beta Rowan crossed his arms over each other as he strode around the Pack. On days like these when Niklaus wasn't around, he had to be at alert to ensure that the Pack and Packhouse were safe.Although there were soldiers at the border, Rowan still couldn't let their guard down. It was very risky especially since they had a lot of enemies and friends likewise however due to the deep fear the other surrounding Packs had for Niklaus, it was more of respect and fear. No one dared cross his path because they knew the consequences. "Good even, Beta." Two guards on patrol greeted him."Good evening Ethan. Good evening Jeffrey. How are you today?" He offered them a smile."We are doing good, thank you." They offered him a smile."Were you able to rest during the day in preparation for night patrol?" "Yes." Jeffrey replied."Alright then. Goodnight." He patted them and waved them off.A smile formed on Rowan's face as he ascended the tower slowl
Author's POVThe crescent moon hung up in the dark blue sky illuminating the dark path that led up to the top of the tall tower. The air was chilly as it brushed against her cheeks and on her bare arms were goosebumps raising from the chill and the night wind blew softly against her face. Her feet were already cold and numb in her boots and she shivered involuntarily and pulled a blanket tighter around herself. There was no one else out here at this hour and there wasn’t any reason to be out of her room in the middle of the night. Maybe not to the devil but to Sherry, the woman who had set her sights on the Alpha and was willing to do anything to make him hers.The crickets and the bell chimes seemed so loud but the silence didn’t bother her so much as the fact that she couldn’t hear anything especially when she had sold her soul to the devil.She strode towards the labyrinth. She paused and darted her eyes around to observe her surroundings carefully.She knew this was risky but sh
Noya's povHe gently pushed me towards the bed and kissed me with a great fervency. I kissed him back hungrily, desperately. It was a kiss of hunger and desire. My lips were hungry for his kisses, my body for his touches, my love for him, all my love for him. My body yearned for his touch, my soul yearned for him. And he returned my passion in an equally desperate way. We needed each other so much, we couldn't control it.As he pinned me beneath him and kissed me with such fervour, I thought my heart would stop from the sheer joy of being alive. My fingers trailed up and down his strong, muscled back as I pressed myself against him.He made a low groan. The warmth of his skin against mine made my head reel. As he kissed my neck and shoulder, I could feel myself getting hotter and wetter. As he sucked at my neck and bit it lightly I gasped and felt a wave of warmth flood over me. His touch burned and my heart thundered. My mind spun with pleasure as I ran my fingers through his hair
Author's POV"My lady, your-""Get out!" Sherry raged in anger as she sat up on the bed.The maid scurried out of the room immediately like a scared rat. Her nasty temper had aggravated since she got back from Nik's Pack even her father felt the terrible brunt of it.She looked around wildly until her eyes fell upon the large window that dominated the front of their room. She'd forgotten to close it last night and now it stood open with its curtains flapping in the cold autumn breeze. The late morning light streamed into the room and shone on the floor. Food was the last thing on her mind especially when she had barely slept a wink the night before. That could wait while she set her other plans in motion. She could only eat well when she got rid of Noya.Ruffling her hair in anger, she groaned and leaned back on the bed. Waiting for feedback from her spy in the Packhouse was as frustrating as hell but in order for her plans to work out perfectly, she knew she had to wait.But this wa
Noya's POV"This is beautiful” I breathed out softly. “Let's go sit under the tree by the pond.” He tugged gently on my hand until I turned and started following him down towards the stream, where I saw our spot. I smiled as he took my hand again and led me over to the small clearing where there was a large oak tree with a wide branch extending downwards over the water. We sat down, leaning back against it. It looked much easier than walking over a lot of rocky ground, but the fact of the matter remained that it did take us quite some time to get this far so I didn't complain. I could see the light reflecting off the trees when a stray breeze pushed through some of the canopy. It felt like being in another world. I thought that perhaps I should call it magical, but really, I just felt happy that there we were alone. The sun was warm on the top of our heads, and I was content. The weather was perfect. My heart thumped with pleasure as I snuggled against his warmth.Nik wrapped
Author's POV"See her off to the border." She watched Nik command the guards who stood before me.Sherry crunched her fists in anger wishing she had done more than slap the tramp who caused her paim, torture and disgrace but it could wait. For now the only thing that mattered was her safety as she traveled back home."Nik." She called out to him but he ignored her and strode into the Packhouse. Seething in rage, Sherry bit her lower lip. She could not even wish him goodbye."You may go in, Lady Sherry." A guard urged her.She got into the carriage and sat down feeling humiliated that Nik had punished her for a worthless maid. Why did he love her so much? It made her sick.After trying on so many occasions to make him like her, she had almost given up thinking that his love for Emily was eternal. And she had even planned to go back to her father's Pack when she discovered that Noya, an ordinary maid, was his lover.It irked her that after waiting for so long, Noya had gotten him before
Noya's POVI cracked my knuckles as I took slow strides toward Sherry's room to begin the day's duty. It had been two good weeks but I still had no idea as to when she'd leave but since I was already used to it, I kept quiet.Niklaus also had a lot to deal with. If Sherry's attitude was all I had to put up with to relieve his burden then I would gladly do so. I pushed the door back and walked into the room to find her clothes all scattered across the room.Two can play the game.Humming a song, I closed the door and began folding the clothes. When I was done, I took them to the wardrobe to arrange them and get myself busy with something productive. Maybe reading a book.The thought excited me. The door burst open revealing Sherry who traipsed in with her usual hard countenance."Good morning, Sherry." I flashed a smile at her."Why are you folding those when they are dirty?" She hissed.I shifted my gaze to the clothes in my hands to inspect them. "I washed these clothes yesterday."
Niks povMy tongue traced along her bottom lip as I slid myself into her. I moved her knees apart to allow me full access. I kissed my way down her body, kissing her breasts, running my hands down her ribcage to the base of her hips. Finally, I reached her clit, swirling my finger around it, feeling it jolt slightly under my touch.She melted into the kiss deepening our kiss with an almost predatory hunger as she wrapped her arms around my neck pulling me closer. I pressed myself against her with a slight moan of desire and she moaned. My hand trailed down over the curve of her hip gently feeling the softness of her skin underneath as I continued to stroke the side of her body in slow caresses. She gasped, her breath coming out hot and quick in my mouth as she arched upwards towards me, my tongue lapping at the bottom lip of hers as if trying to take it. I slipped my fingers under the hem of her gown to cup her breasts, rubbing them lightly, causing her to arch further up against me