AQUA After my fake surrender, Gunnar finally granted me a few seconds of reprieve after bringing me to an earth-shattering orgasm twice in a row. He still left me chained, but at least he was no longer trying to torture me anymore. He wanted to find my true mate, so he wanted a name from me. Gunnar reappeared from the hallway, carrying a white tray in his hands. The aroma of food wafted into my nose as he set it on the bedside table. My eyes widened when he started stripping off his clothes and tossing them on a chair. I gulped nervously. “Now that you have had enough time to think things through,” Gunnar lay beside me, his head supported by his hand as he stared at me. “Tell me who your true mate is.”After several minutes of thinking hard, I still couldn't come up with a fake name, so I tried to stall for more time. “What will you do if I tell you his name?”“We'll just have a brief talk, that's all,” he replied. I gave him a look. Gunnar's face darkened when he saw how uncon
GUNNARFrom the moment I discovered she was my second-chance mate, I knew I could never grow tired of her.Aqua was a moaner. Normally shy and timid when speaking to others, she would become someone entirely different in my bed. She would scream my name, claw at my back in pure ecstasy, her body writhing beneath me as I drove her to the edge again and again.That was why I loved watching her whenever we made love. The way her pink lips parted just as she closed her eyes always sent a rush of heat straight to my cock. Her raven-black hair spilled across the sheets like ink, framing her beauty in a way that left me breathless.The thoughts running through my mind made me horny again. I spared a look at the woman curled up in my arms, taking in her exhausted form.I sighed.After Aqua and I talked, we got very busy for almost ten hours without any breaks. I made sure to collect interest for the time we spent apart and then some more. I was insatiable when it concerned her, and that made
AQUAWhen I woke up again, the sun was already high in the sky. It took me less than a minute to understand that I wasn't in my house and that my second-chance mate was missing again. As that knowledge sank in, I got up from the bed, taking the white sheets with me as I walked towards the bathroom. Staring in the mirror, I was half-shocked and half-horrified at the reflection that stared back at me. I looked like a freaking mess!My entire body was covered with hickeys, love bites, and even faint bruises. Now it suddenly made sense why I was aching all over, but the real dilemma was how the hell was I supposed to keep them hidden. After a while, I decided not to waste my energy on them and chose to relieve myself instead. Then I washed my face and stepped out of the bathroom to search for my clothes. They are nowhere to be found. It was only when I caught sight of a pink lace material near the door that I finally remembered that my clothes had been practically shredded by Gunnar
AQUAI didn't leave Gunnar's house that day.After thirty minutes of arguing back and forth, Gunnar asserted his authority as my dominant mate and confined me at the end. The worst part was that I didn't even resist the toe-curling kiss he gave me before he left. In fact, I liked it far too much; it was almost creepy. "Ugh!" I kicked my legs against the chair and stared at the ceiling for no good reason. It had only been twenty minutes since Gunnar exited the house, but I was bored already. Although he said there were some things he needed to take care of, I could push aside the suspicion that something was wrong.My gaze wandered to my left, where a wolf sat silently in the shadows. Its imposing figure was still, yet its golden eyes were fixed on me, unblinking and steady. I had never encountered this particular wolf before, but something in me recognized its fierce energy. This had to be the most dangerous wolf Gunnar possessed. Keeping my eyes on the black furry animal, I slowl
AQUAMy heart skipped in my chest when I saw River standing on the opposite side of the glass door. He looked very worn out and tired His blonde hair had been shortened to a buzz cut, and a dark stubble had grown on his face. He looked like a mess.I quickly rose from the couch and went towards the window, but a low warning growl stopped me in my tracks. After staring at the black wolf for several minutes, it finally dawned on me the reason why Gunnar had left it with me.He knew that my mate would come for me. “Are you alright, Aqua?” River asked, his voice muffled by the glass door. “I went to your house, but you weren't around. Did you come here on your own free will, or is he holding you hostage?”My heart lurched in my chest when I heard his question. Although I did come here on my own free will, I couldn't leave here either. If I told River the truth, there would be a fight without doubt, and Gunnar would kill him. I had to save him. “He isn't keeping me hostage, River,” I r
AQUAWhen it was finally evening, Gunnar returned to the house. I opened my eyes to feel his arms surround me as his weight dipped into the bed. Instinctively, I pressed my body against his and murmured. “So you're finally here?”Gunnar hummed, tightening his arms around me. In the quiet room, everything felt right being surrounded by his warmth and gentleness. We hadn't had a moment like this since forever, so I couldn't help but bask in the moment. “Why was River here?” he suddenly asked, his voice barely audible. My body tensed as I struggled for the right answer. Although I tried my best to hide my inner turmoil from him, Gunnar still sensed it. He released me and sat upright after a few minutes. “Aqua, is there something you want to tell me?”I mimicked his actions and faced him. “He only came here because he was worried about how I was dealing with the mating heat. He said he came to deliver the drugs to suppress it, but Kianna told him I was here.”Gunnar's expression darkene
AQUAThe following day, I opened my eyes and found myself alone on the bed. Confusion struck my mind for two seconds before the memories of last night's fight came rushing back to my head. Gunnar's harsh declaration about our childless future echoed relentlessly in my mind, his words igniting a burning anger that kept me restless throughout the night.How could he say such hurtful words to me? How could he be so ruthless as to rip my heart without any conscience?A tear slipped down my cheeks as I stared at the ceiling above me. The morning light seeped through the gray curtains and landed on the bed, illuminating the room. I could hear the birds chirping happily on a tree branch close to the window, but it felt like they were trying to remind me of something important.Feeling lonely and depressed, I turned to my side and reached for the second pillow next to me. After a few seconds of indecision, I finally buried my face into the soft pillow and inhaled Gunnar's scent. Although he h
AQUAAfter taking a deep breath, I finally mustered the courage and tried to cross the threshold. When my body felt no resistance after a couple of seconds, I instantly knew I was free. Without wasting any more time, I grabbed my bag and left through the exit, stepping out into the fresh morning air.It felt like an invisible burden had been lifted from my chest, and then I could finally breathe. The forest was still as quiet as usual, but at least I could feel the warmth of the morning sun on my skin. As I thought of it, I suddenly remembered that there was indeed a little guardian that was supposed to stop me from leaving. But there was no one here. After standing for what seemed to be a while, I finally understood the reason I kept having this bittersweet feeling. It wasn't that I had managed to escape from this place, but rather it was Gunnar who finally decided to let me go. What exactly did that mean? Was he trying to tell me that he was tired of me? Or was this his way of ge
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