GUNNARAs soon as Aqua was done talking, she immediately spun around and started walking towards the door. The sight was slightly amusing and infuriating at the same time. I took some time to appreciate the sight of her ass before I got up from my seat. Aqua's eyebrows shot up when she saw me right in front of her. My hands slammed the door shut as I stared down at the woman who had the guts to yell at me. “So you think you can strut in here with your bubble ass, scream at me, and walk away? Hmm?” My voice came out low and smoky. I leaned in slightly, my presence swallowing hers. “You're trying my patience, woman.”Aqua's dilated eyes immediately hardened when she felt my hands roam down to her waist. She shoved me away and replied. “Well, I don't care, Gunnar. There's no way I'm wearing that collar!”“So that's why you resorted to ato threats,” I growled, my anger rising to the surface. “You do realize that there's no way I'm going to leave you, right? You must wear that collar, A
GUNNARAfter what I did to Aqua, I spent the rest of my day trying to concentrate on my work. There were several documents stacked on the table, waiting for my signature, but I just couldn't summon the fucking mindset to handle it. Not when I was feeling like shit for putting my mate through this mess, even when it was for her own sake.Aqua was really mad this time, and I had no idea how long it would take to appease her. Regret tinged in my heart when I thought of how distraught she looked as I put on the necklace. I realized there must be some trauma attached to her aversion towards it, but it was already too late.A knock on the door pulled me out of my thoughts, and I grimaced at the interruption. "Come in," I said firmly.Ressa peeked her head around the door, flashing a smile as she entered the room. Her red heels clicked against the wooden floor, and her yellow skirt swayed as she walked. She placed a food basket on the table and said, "I noticed you haven’t eaten since last
AQUAIt's been four days now. I tried everything I could to get the damn collar off my neck, but nothing worked. Kianna explained that all the collars had been spelled with some sort of magic, and the only person who could open it was the Alpha King of the Wysteria continent, Gunnar. That freaking liar. His heart was as dark as the shadows that clung to him. For so long, I had convinced myself that I was the reason he became a monster, that something I did had twisted him into the cold, ruthless man he was now. But I was wrong. He had always been this way.The realization burned hotter than any wound he had ever inflicted.After I returned from his office, I was so enraged by his action that I started packing my bags with tears blurring my vision I wanted nothing to do with him, and I was resolved to leave and never return until Kianna convinced me otherwise. She told me about how the Alpha King rose to his throne with his hands stained with blood. It was the reason why everyone h
AQUA When I woke up again, it was already evening. The sunset dipped toward the horizon, casting a warm golden glow on everything it touched. The first thing I noticed was that I was on the couch, and then the second thing I noticed was the aroma of food wafting through the living room.The atmosphere brought me a sense of peaceful solitude, the kind that only a sunset would bring. I stared at the curtains in a trance, basking in the warm feeling that I was currently experiencing. “You're finally awake,“ a voice said. I froze for a moment, and then slowly turned around to see River leaning against the door.. He was dressed in a white shirt and grey trouser. The curve of his collarbone and firm chest was exposed by the first three buttons left unbuttoned. His sleeves were rolled up to show his forearms as he crossed them, staring at me with a hostile gaze. “River,” I called out to him. I rose from the couch when I saw him, my heart beating in my chest. He was still as handsome as I
AQUAAs the night deepened, I found it hard to close my eyes. I had no idea if it was because I was still about River's threat or my guilt gnawing through my gut. A part of me couldn't accept that we were not friends anymore, but he was determined to erase me from my life. After a few more futile attempts to find comfort, I gritted my teeth and decided to search for some sleeping pills. River had once confided in me about how sensitive he was about his sleep, so I feared that my movements might irritate him and cause him to throw me out tonight."God, where's that damn medical kit?" I cursed, frustration bubbling in my chest. The cluttered counters were littered with various herbal supplies, their pungent scents mingling in the air, but I dared not touch them. I knew River had hidden away some pills in one of the drawers, concealed from the other wolves, and I hoped I could find them before I lost my mind entirely.As I searched for the pills, I noticed that one of the drawers was lo
AQUAOnce I reached my house, I discovered that Kianna had added another lock on the door. Fortunately, Kianna had informed me of this beforehand so I reached for the key underneath and opened the door. The moment I entered, a potent herbal aroma enveloped me, filling the space with an earthy scent that made my stomach churn. But it was necessary for hiding unmated female scents from male sentinels roaming the pack. I had just dropped my bag on the couch when a set of footsteps descended the stairs. Kianna peeked her head from the wall to look at me, her face filled with surprise and relief. “Oh, Aqua. I'm so glad that you have finally returned,” she said. “You have no idea how worried I was when you stayed out last night. Haven't you heard the news?”I nodded, feeling slightly guilty. “Yeah, I did.”For some reason, I couldn't help but think that Kianna had been a bit anxious lately. She even started having nightmares about Baylor and what happened between us. “I think you should
AQUAHannah raised her head when she heard the door open, moving away from Gunnar's cock for a moment. A smirk appeared on her lips as she swiped away the remnants of his cum away from her cheeks. “Oh, dear,” she drawled, her dilated hazel eyes pinning me in place. “Look, what we have here. A submissive wolf breaking into my house in broad daylight.”A lump gathered in my throat as I watched her cover my mate's nakedness with a blanket and leave the bed. Gunnar still seemed to be in some sort of unconscious state, but that didn't lessen the pain I felt. This bitch...she had taken advantage of him!“I-I wanted to talk to you about Kianna's parents,” I said, my voice raw with emotion. Although I had prepared such an excuse beforehand, the lies tasted bitter from my mouth. “I heard you brought their house, and now you're demanding that they leave immediately.”Hannah wore her robe and tied the strings before turning to me. Her luscious figure was still visible underneath the sheer fab
GUNNARWhat the fuck?That was the first thought I had when I woke up in a room that I didn't recognize. Panic gripped my chest when I found myself lying on a bed that didn't belong to me and that feeling only intensified further when a a certain scent drifted into my nose for the first time in a long time. Hannah. I shot up from the bed, my eyes searching for my clothes. When I didn't find anything to wear, I grabbed the sheets and tied it around my waist. After seeing the messy state of the room, I tried to remember if anything had happened between me and Hannah but I couldn't find any memory explaining my current predicament. The air reeked of sweat and sex, and the fact that her panties was found beside me was enough to make my heart sink with trepidation. Did...I really fuck her last night?Shit, I had no idea how long I had been unconscious. I didn't even know how I left the underground cellar under my office. I was so sure that no one knew of its location, but now, everyth
AQUAWhen I opened my eyes again, I found myself in my room. The curtains were already closed, and the lights above my head were dim. I leaned against the headboard, trying to gather the scattered fragments of my memory. My lessons...the orange juice...me falling unconscious. My heart hammered in my chest when I remembered that I was poisoned. Now it all made sense why my throat felt dry and itchy; also, it must be the reason why my body ached all over. Just when I was about to reach for my phone to call someone in, the door suddenly swung open with a loud thud. Ella stood at the door, holding a tray in her hand. “Your Highness!” She gasped, clearly surprised to see me awake. “I'm so glad that you have finally regained consciousness. You have no idea how worried we all were about you.”I watched her place the tray on the bedside drawer, revealing a bowl of soup. “Have the guards caught Hannah like I instructed?” I asked. Ella nodded. “Yes, they did. They managed to apprehend her
AQUAWhen I vowed to myself that Hannah was going to pay for what she did, I truly meant it. That was why she was currently repeating a section of the rules, explaining it for the fourth time. I could tell she was about to lose her temper, but that was exactly what I wanted.I needed an excuse to make her pay for her actions. "That's enough," I interrupted her before she could repeat it for the seventh time. My ears were already aching, and the person I was waiting for had yet to arrive. "Why don't you go and fetch me some juice?"Hannah’s eyes blazed with indignation. "But you have maids waiting on you! Why the hell are you sending me?" She protested, her voice sharp and rising."Because serving the Luna Queen is an honor," I replied coolly. On a normal day, I took pleasure in reminding her that soon, I would become the most prestigious woman in the Wysteria continent. Today felt especially fitting for this reminder, as she appeared ready to explode.When she stubbornly refused to m
AQUAWhat the hell was going on?My eyes shifted from my daughter to Odin, who was perched in one corner, looking unfazed by the chaos surrounding him. His presence made me cautious in reacting since I knew he would never have appeared if the situation hadn't been dire. However, there was also a problem with Fawn's naughty behavior that I had to deal with.So, I decided to ask the third person in the room. "What did you do to my daughter, Mrs. Lambert?" I bent down to pick up a torn book near me before stepping inside the room. The maids behind me immediately spread out and started arranging the place while I approached the tutor lying on the floor. “I-I didn't do anything wrong, Your Highness,” she replied. Before she could utter another word, Odin released a warning growl that reverberated throughout the room, making both of us flinch. Many possibilities raced through my mind when I heard her words. My first instinct was to believe her because Fawn had already been displeased by
AQUAThey say to keep your friends close and keep your enemies even closer.At least, that was my belief until the moment Hannah arrived at my doorstep, her warm smile illuminating the dim hallway. As soon as Fawn learned that her beloved Aunt Hannah was back, she bolted down the stairs with excitement , rushing to greet her with open arms. A sharp pang of jealousy pierced my chest as I watched their affectionate reunion, the way Fawn’s face lit up with delight in Hannah’s presence. I felt a protective instinct surge within me, compelling me to step in."Fawn, it’s time for your lessons," I asserted, striving to maintain a steady and calm demeanor. My voice echoed through the foyer, firm yet measured. "You shouldn't keep your tutor waiting as you did last time."Fawn, her wide eyes filled with longing, turned to me, a protest bubbling on her lips. "But I want to speak to Aunt Hannah—""Fawn, don’t be stubborn now," I said, my tone sharpening as I placed my hands on my hips, unwavering
AQUAShit. I stared at the glowing tattoo on my wrist, my breath hitching as Bodhi’s revelation sank in. The energy seared into my skin like molten fire. A sharp hiss slipped past my clenched teeth, my entire body taut with the overwhelming sensation flooding my veins.“B-But this...” I struggled for the right words for some time before settling for one disbelieving question. “How?”Bodhi shrugged cluelessly as he got up from his seat. At first, my body grew tense as he closed the distance between us, but then he simply unlocked the door and raised the curtains. “Maybe your wolf got upgraded because of its sincere desire to protect its mate,” Bodhi cocked his head to the side as he spoke. “Isn't that what dominant wolves do?”Yeah, he was right. Most of my frustration had stemmed from my wolf's restlessness and fear. It was she who was sure that something bad would happen, so she needed to see her mate before she went crazy. I was so caught up in the storm raging within me that I b
AQUAI had only heard the news when I awoke from my sleep in the early hours of the morning. Gunnar was gone. I stared at my maids blankly, trying to digest the information I had just received on the bed. I was at the point where I didn't know if I should cry or just tear the entire place down in anger. So that was it? He just left without saying anything to me or his daughter? Not even a goodbye or a kiss?What the hell?Instead, I suppressed all my tumultuous feelings and asked. “Did he say when he was going to return?”The first maid shook her head before staring at the rest of her colleagues, silently asking if they knew anything other than the details she had just provided. When no one said anything, she shifted her weight from one foot to the other when she turned to me. “Well, he did say that you should meet Bodhi if you had any more questions,” she disclosed. “But he's not around right now. I heard he is in a meeting with the elders, and things are not looking good right n
GUNNARWhen I finally returned to the party, some people were already saying their goodbyes and leaving. My pack members were doing a good job directing them to the pack guesthouse, where they could stay for the night. I stopped by one or two people to say a few parting words before I headed straight towards the stairs to search for my mate.As soon as I got to the top floor, I discovered that her scent was all over the place. My heart thrummed loudly against my ribcage as I scoured through each room down the hallway. I found her on the third attempt, next to my daughter on the king-sized bed, her delicate features softened by sleep. She held Fawn so close to her bosom like she was trying to protect her from something or someone.The sight tugged at my heart, squeezing it in a mixture of overwhelming love and longing. This was the family I had yearned for over the years, a family I thought I might never have after the loss of Tia eight years ago. As I stood there, watching them, I fel
GUNNARI hurled Diane over my shoulder and bolted from the party, my boots pounding against the damp earth as I made my way toward the cemetery. At first, she kept struggling for her dear life, trying to escape, but my patience snapped when she drove her knees against my knees, so I knocked her out the next second.When we reached our destination, I dropped her on the cold earth with a dull thud. The rough impact jolted her awake. I folded my arms as I watched her struggle to regain clarity of the situation. "Rise and shine, Diane," I said.Diane looked left and right around her surroundings before she turned to me. "Where the hell am I?" she asked, trembling. "Why did you bring me to this place?"I folded my arms and replied. "Well, I thought since it's been a long time since you have been to the pack, you would want to meet your dear friend," I paused, letting my words sink in. "You guys must have a lot to talk about, right?"Diane screamed when she turned around and saw my wife's g
AQUAAs I continued to face the crowd, I could feel Fawn trying to yank her hand back, but I didn't let her go. Letting her go wasn’t an option after everything that had just happened. Truthfully, she had caused enough trouble right now, and the last thing I wanted was for someone to find out her true identity. Fortunately, the kid was smart and didn't even try to refute my claim over her. “So you had a child out of wedlock?” The Luna questioned. The curiosity in her voice was quite obvious, but there was something about her tone that rubbed me the same way.I lifted my chin defiantly. “Yes, I did. Is there something wrong with it?”The crowd started murmuring amongst themselves when they heard my words. I was a bit confused about why they were giving me strange looks, but I pretended not to care. “You must not have been informed properly, Aqua, but the requirements for a female wolf to ascend the throne as the Luna Queen are quite clear,” she said. “A female wolf must be a virgin