Hera’s POV The feel of his warm tongue on my neck felt so good, I couldn’t stop the moan from escaping my lips. Now was the time to satisfy our burning needs for each other. For days we had been restraining ourselves, but not anymore. I knew this was the moment I had been waiting all my life when my fated mate would mark me! I would belong to someone for life! “Tell me what you want, Hera!” His voice was low, vibrating, close to my ear. It made the world stop moving around me. At that moment, all I could feel was the way his massive c*ck was pressed to my dripping-wet entrance. The thought of him marking me had me aroused. “You, Felixe! I’ve always wanted you.” A raw sound of need escaped his throat. He held my heated gaze with his fiery one. My heart skipped a beat, and I couldn’t look away. “And I’ve wanted you!” He dipped his head and claimed my lips in an earth-shattering kiss that made my head swoon. His tongue plunged inside my mouth and I tangled my fingers in his hair, alr
Felixe’s POV I stared at the beautiful creature the Moon Goddess had blessed me with. She was my life now. I never expected I would have a mate. All my life, I stayed away from females as they disgusted me. Not one of them had the guts to face my feral aura. But my Hera was so different. She had the guts to fight me even when I had abducted her, terrorized her, and kept her imprisoned. Her innocence bowled me over. She wasn’t much younger than me, yet she had saved herself for me, her mate! With her good looks, she could have chosen anyone, yet she didn’t. Her nature, her simplicity, and the purity of her soul floored me. The moment I was inside her, I knew I was home. I never felt so aroused in my life as I felt every time I was near her. Tonight my c*ck felt so painful, as if it was being ripped apart. After an excruciating sensation of pain, I started knotting her. It was the most exquisite moment for me.I knew she was mine to knot forever. I was addicted to her and the knot re
Felixe’s POV Reluctantly, I took Dan’s call, knowing I would have to leave Hera alone here and rush to the office right away. I couldn’t trust my stepmother at all. She could do anything. I had no idea what she had against me! A confrontation that had been simmering under the surface for so long would finally find a vent today. I had always avoided a one-to-one interaction with her in the past, but not anymore. Unless I met her, she wouldn’t stop tormenting us. “Yes, Dan.” “Ebony called me, Felixe. She wants to meet you urgently now or she’ll drop in at your apartment.” My heart filled up with dread. No, I wouldn’t want her here. If she could set her home on fire, she could do anything. “Call her and inform her I’ll meet her at my office in twenty minutes. In the meantime, tighten the security around here, Dan.” Dan grunted in frustration yet disconnected the call to do my bidding. With a helpless sigh, I served the breakfast I made and carried it to Hera, only to find her fast a
Felixe’s POV Everything fell into place. I found most of the answers to the questions that had been hounding me for the last thirty-two years of my life. But after hearing Ebony, new queries started flitting across my mind, driving me crazy.Ebony’s revelation was shocking! I hadn’t expected my life to be under such a serious threat. The Flame Hounds burned whoever crossed their paths. They were a force to be reckoned with while I was just an Alpha Shifter wolf! I hardly had any special powers to counterattack them. All I had with me was the biological weapon my only friend, Derrick Staten, had given me.“Can’t we negotiate a way out? What if I offer them extra money for my life?” Ebony scoffed and paced the floor. It didn’t seem she wanted me to be free. “You will have to pay the price of your mother’s misdeeds. There’s no way out, Felixe.” Darkness came down over my vision and clung to the side of my desk for support. “Then why are they after my mate?” She laughed, but there was
Felixe’s POV I drove over to my apartment with my heart and mind battling against one another for dominion. My heart wanted to be with Hera while my mind prodded me to relinquish my hold on her. I might have just met her, but the way my feral heart connected to hers within the brief time span, I knew I was into her for life. It wasn’t easy to sever all ties with her. The heartache would surely kill me. I parked my car and looked around for my guards. Where were Dan and his wolves? Didn’t I ask them to keep a constant vigil in my absence? My heart filled with dread and I rushed up to my apartment. Was my mate safe? I just hoped she was! At that point, my mind won over my heart and I knew the wisest thing would be to release Hera from this trauma. She would be safe with her brother in Lucania! I reached my apartment to see Dan missing and Joe lying in a pool of blood. His still body proved he was no more. I panicked and took out my keys to unlock the door. To my utter horror, the doo
Hera’s POV I could feel my mate’s presence near me, although I couldn’t see him. Was he here to save me? One look at the fire-crackling enemy surrounding us made all the air leave my lungs. I was still alive because of Dan and his wolves, but even they couldn’t hold it much longer. If only I knew! I would never have opened the door thinking it was Felixe! I repented my stupid move. Felixe had a set of keys with him. He would never buzz the doorbell! “Hand her over! This is the last time I’ll ask nicely!” came Alpha Ambrose’s raspy voice. I watched the Flame Hounds close in slowly. Deep red and orange flames churned in their wake as if their skin was made of molten lava. It was strange that they hadn’t burned us down already, as if they were waiting for something or someone! Until now, they had just been taunting us, teasing us, tormenting us! But why would they do it if they wanted to kill us? “Never! You need to kill me to get to her, Alpha!” taunted Dan. “Felixe will never let
Hera’s POV“Dan, shoot!” I heard Felixe yell as he gripped the rifle securely. They both had shifted to their human form to get a good grip on the ammunition. There was no time to think of clothes and I sat quietly, closing the window to give them privacy. Within seconds, I heard a series of gunshots being fired. I knew they were firing the lethal pycrete bullets into the enemy’s bodies before they could realize and flee. “The pycrete bullets are a lethal combination of sawdust, ice, and anthrax. These bullets are a tested method to exterminate the Flame Hounds,” explained Derrick as he stood at the door of the cabin to check on the progress. “The Flame Hounds are escaping. We must hurry!” exclaimed Paul, watching from the other window. “There’s utter chaos all around,” said another.“Hurry, Dan. Just get the harness around us.” I heard my mate yell. “There isn’t a minute to lose. We have to get away before the anthrax spreads and kills us instead,” said Derrick, agitatedly. I c
Hera’s POV I listened intently when Sally put her phone on speaker mode. “All of them are critical and unconscious. The natural healing and treatment will take at least a few days to show the desired results. I’ve brought them to our old rehab center, where Felixe and I spent our youth. Don’t worry, he’s in safe hands. I’ll update you when he gains consciousness.” The phone disconnected before I could ask him more questions about my mate. I wanted to know the name of the rehab center. Wherever it was, I would have reached there somehow. I just wanted to see him once.“Where is this rehab center?” I asked Lyra. Surely she would know about it, but she shrugged instead of answering me. “Don’t you know about it?” “No. My granny didn’t like us discussing Uncle Felixe. He was a banned topic at home.” I frowned at her admission. Why did they hate him so much? No wonder he was feral and reclusive, but now I would change that. I would give him so much love, that he would forget his painful
Hera’s POV I closed my eyes and lay down in my bedroom, listening to everyone enjoying the outside. My birthday celebrations have been the most enjoyable ones so far. Felixe had made arrangements to celebrate Zephyrus’s birthday too, in the same grand style as mine. His cake differed from mine and so were his treats. In fact, he received more gifts than I did! After the cake cutting, I could hardly stand straight. The pain in my pelvic region spread all over my lower abdomen and they carried me to my bedroom. I tried hard to sleep, but the pain started getting worse. Felixe had gone out to get a doctor since mine wasn’t taking his call. “Try deep breathing, Hera! Felixe will bring the doctor over soon. I think you’ll deliver tonight,” said Ebony, stroking my hair off my face. Even Hazel sat with me, trying to relieve the pain with the compress. This time nothing was working! I felt like I was dying! “I’m scared, Ebony. Please, I don’t want to die!” Tears pricked at my eyes and st
Hera’s POV The next two days we all spent together, bonding and enjoying ourselves. Being with everyone made me forget my fear of delivery. Despite the chaos all around, it was Felixe who was always there to support me, to help me. He took a couple of days off from work to bond with all of us. I was indeed indebted to him. Finally, it was my birthday, and the wishes and gifts kept pouring in right from the morning. Lyra might have spoken to Felixe about her predicament since she accompanied him to the office last morning. I could feel Leandros going into a shell day by day. It was obvious he needed help, but it was his own battle. He had to seek help from Zeph or Felixe. I couldn’t interfere in his matters. “Hera, come on, let’s go for a stroll!” said Hazel, walking into my room. With the celebration scheduled in the evening, I was trying to save some energy for the event. “No, Hazel. I’m feeling a little pain in my pelvic area every time I walk. Maybe I should rest a little now
Hera’s POV Tears of happiness pooled in my eyes, and I looked around for my family. I had no idea Felixe had done so much for me while I was unnecessarily doubting him. The guests whom I heard upstairs were none other than my family. While I was sleeping, oblivious to their presence, my mate had arranged for my happiness. “Keep all negative thoughts out of your mind now, Hera. You shouldn’t stress so much about your delivery. It will have a harmful effect on your babies. You don’t want them to feel your stress, right? They’ll be stressed too.” I looked at Ebony and nodded. Yes, she was right. I had been worrying too much lately. I didn’t want it to have an adverse effect on my pups. “We’ve booked the most advanced multispecialty hospital for you, Hera. I’m sure if there’s any complication, the doctor can sort it out. There’s no need to worry so much. Felixe will be with you in the birthing room while we all will be there outside for you,” said Derrick. I wiped my tears and smiled
Hera’s POV As the days went by, my mobility became more and more hindered. If it weren’t for the therapy classes, I would have been bedridden. This wasn’t fun at all. Felixe, Ebony, and Stella took care of me every step of the way. My birthday was two days later, but I had no enthusiasm left in my body to look forward to it. I would just call my twin and wish him. It was strange that he hadn’t called me once in the last one month. What was he so busy with? After my delivery, I would definitely fight with him if I were alive. “Hera, what’s wrong? Felixe wanted you ready in the evening.” I gaped at Stella, having completely forgotten about it. He had asked me on a date before leaving for work. I had been so preoccupied with my condition, I completely forgot about it. “I can’t go out, Stella.” She smiled, sorting through my closet for the perfect dress. None of them were perfect. I hated my body now. The wish to dress up for my mate had gone forever. What was the use? I could never l
Hera’s POV The main door opened, and Stella rushed out to help unload the luggage. “It feels so good to see you, Hera! Oh my! When are you due?” she exclaimed at the sight of me. “Next month! Give me a hug now!” We hugged one another when Ebony came out. I hadn’t been introduced to her formally yet we knew one another. The few brief encounters we had before were enough. She smiled at me warmly. “Welcome home, Hera, Felixe! Finally, we’ll live together like a family.” “Thank you for joining us here on such short notice, Ebony!” I said, a little awkwardly. It was the first time I was interacting with her positively. “Don’t thank me at all. I’m happy to be here with you. There’s so much to do, I’m excited. Did you book your delivery at the hospital here?” I glanced at my clueless mate. “Oh! I’ll do it right away,” he said, and Ebony ushered me inside. “We can go tomorrow to the hospital nearby, Felixe.” He smiled at his stepmother, looking relieved. “We’ve got the nursery
Hera’s POV We spent our days and nights basking in our love for the next two days. Yet I couldn’t get enough of my mate. Each day, I discovered a new side to his nature. I longed to go home, but the doctor wanted to perform a few tests before he permitted me. So we waited patiently for the reports before announcing it to the family. “The house is now ready for us to move in. Do you want to see the pictures?” asked Felixe as he joined me on the terrace outside. The sun was about to set and we gazed at the spectacular view all around us. “Yes, please.” He showed me our home, making me gasp with longing. All I wanted was to go to our new home with him. I wanted my pups born there. “I can imagine us living there already! When will the reports arrive?” I was impatient to leave while Felixe seemed to be in no hurry. Although he had a business to look after, he showed no impatience for me. He managed everything expertly online. “Tomorrow morning, I’ll collect them and consult the doc
Felixe’s POV Hera’s kiss was the elixir I needed to get through the day. She kissed me so passionately that I could feel her selfless love reflected in her warm kiss. It made my heart swell with happiness. For the first time, I felt happy to be alive on my birthday. It was surprising indeed. For thirty-two years of my life, I had been considering myself the most unwanted and worthless wolf alive. I hated my birthday. I hid from the world every year on this day. It wasn’t a hard task since no one cared about me or wished me. However, this time, I battled with my inner self. Although I was used to disappearing, this time I couldn’t. The entire day I spent with her family, watching her closely. She looked so happy and I knew it was because of me. The way her eyes searched for me in everything she did made me stay around her. I didn’t feel unwanted anymore. I didn’t feel worthless at all. At least, someone in the world considered me her world. She would perish without me. It made me g
Hera’s POV We walked into our suite, hand-in-hand, looking forward to igniting the magic we shared. The last time we connected was in Lucania. It seemed a long time ago. I really missed him too much.The moment he closed the door, my heartbeats sped up in anticipation. He slowly turned around to face me and my breath hitched at seeing the fire in his eyes. I knew he was burning for me just as I was. Slowly, he approached me while I stood rooted to the spot, ready to surrender to him. He stopped inches from me, his gaze roaming over my features tenderly. “Let’s make memories, Hera! I want to resume where we left off. Will it hurt too much if we make love?” His fingers caressed my cheek, trailing down to my bottom lip. I nodded, closing my eyes at his touch. “I want you to make love to me, Felixe.” When I looked up to meet his eyes, I noticed the satisfaction reflected there. He looked blissfully happy! “I’ll be gentle!” Of course, I knew that. I trusted him even with my eyes close
Hera’s POV We strolled hand-in-hand on the terrace, enjoying each other’s company. I waited for him to answer my question. “You know it all, Hera! I’m not very articulate about my feelings, but I try to show you through my actions. When we met, I was a totally different wolf. I wanted to kill you that night, but your beauty, your innocence, and your sass drive me crazy. That night, I instantly knew you were my mate, and I was head over heels in love with you. I didn’t know it then because I never experienced love before. I lost my mother when I was quite young and my stepmother, Ebony, thought me too feral to live with them. She drove me away from home to a rehabilitation center for treatment. For years, I spent my life there, unwanted, unloved, and bitter. I met Derrick there, and he was all I had. As I grew, I became cold, and vengeful, until I lost my family in a fire. It was much later that I knew the truth. Ebony sent me away to protect me from the Flame Hounds.” I listened i