AQUAI woke up the next day, the morning light filtering through the trees above. My first instinct was to close my eyes to shield my vision, but then memories of the previous night came crashing into my mind—me arguing with Gunnar, going to find medicinal herbs, and then we having sex in the middle of the forest. Oh. My. Goodness.When Gunnar had talked about the mating ritual, I didn't think it would be this intense, this raw and primal. We woke up several times through the night, his mouth on my...vagina, his.. penis in my vagina so many times. Heat crept up my cheeks when I thought about it. Gunnar had been so rough with me, yet I liked it. Something about the way he dominated me pleased my wolf and me so much until I thought I would die from pleasure. The sounds of birds chirping in the air snapped me out of my wanton thoughts. I tried to stand up when I felt a pair of strong arms restricted my movement. So I turned around and saw him. My heart skipped a beat as I stared at h
AQUAAs the sun settled into the sky, I looked up at the sky and wondered how long it normally takes for someone to change their behavior. My mate took less than a second after he came in me. Once his human consciousness took over, Gunnar rolled off me and retreated from me as fast as he could. The tightness of his jaw and the subtle clenches of his fists suggested his unhappiness, but I had no freaking idea what I did wrong. I mean, from what I saw, he definitely enjoyed the sex we had. So why was he frowning and refusing to meet my gaze?“We have already wasted another time here,” he said, his voice devoid of warmth as he picked up his shirt from the ground. The wolf was back again, standing near him as he picked up our torn clothes. I stared at the bonfire, which was now a bunch of ashes and charred wood, engrossed in my thoughts. I had no idea how this mating bond worked, but something about his distant behavior hurt me a lot. He threw his shirt at me and said, “We have to le
GUNNAR“Damn it!” I cursed in frustration and kicked a pebble flying into the underbrush, watching it disappear into the shadows as I strode through the forest. This mating bond was more torturous than I had imagined, capable of driving my wolf faster into madness if left unchecked. And that had become my greatest fear since I killed my first man. After being abandoned by both my parents, it took me some time to realize that some wolves always had one thing they were obsessed about. As long as they weren't satiated, they would remain subservient towards their other halves, which were their human consciousnesses. When I had killed my first man under my alpha's orders, I still remembered the rush and thrill in my blood that night. I thought it was just the excitement and happiness of finally becoming a man worthy of serving his pack, so I kept killing until I almost became a rogue wolf. It took the combined efforts of the pack healer and her granddaughter, Tia, to rescue me from the
GUNNARBefore I ventured back into the middle of the forest, I decided to leave Edith behind to safeguard the truck and search for Aqua myself. But that left me slightly defenseless, because I had to navigate around my surroundings alone with my lack of vision. Still, it wasn't as hard as I'd thought because all I had to do was track down my mate's scent. Although I was born blind, I had grown somewhat dependent on the wolves I inherited from the former Alpha King at the age of 19. Before then, I had trained my other senses to help me survive in this harsh world. Taking a deep breath, I familiarized myself with the scents of the forest, letting the cold, damp air rush into my lungs. Aqua's scent also mingled along with the aroma of pine and earth surrounding me. Then I began to move with slow, deliberate steps, tracking her down. The sounds of birds chirping from a distance and the earth-shattering sounds of the animals racing through the forest entered my forest. My body stiffened
AQUAThat kiss must have left me senseless because I didn't even remember how we located the red truck. All I do remember is him giving me directions, but my soul had already flown to meet the moon goddess while my body remained to do his bidding. I have never felt this way, even when I was with Leon. Although Leon had taught me how to kiss, I hadn't really felt the warm desire I had heard most women talk about. But Gunnar's kiss had left me floating on clouds, and the last thing I wanted was to return to earth. All my thoughts fled when I heard a low growl coming from the car. The sound frightened me, so I took a step back and stared at the white furry animal sitting on the passenger seat.Gunnar introduced her, “Oh, this is Edith, my lady wolf.”“Hello, Edith.” I waved. Deep down, I secretly hoped that one of his wolves would like me after the cold treatment I received from Odin last night. The wolf released a low whine and slowly moved towards the back seat. I cast a look at Gu
AQUA After his deep words of wisdom, Gunnar and I chatted a bit before I fell asleep. He told me a little about his true mate, Tia, who was a rogue wolf and the pack priestess's granddaughter. She died giving birth to Fawn a long time ago, but the pack priestess still missed her a lot. When I discovered how far the Wind Ridge Pack was from the Storm Fire Pack, I was grateful to Gunnar for getting a vehicle. Otherwise, I would have never been able to reach there for days, even in my wolf form. A few hours later, some gentle taps on my shoulder woke me up. “Wake up, Aqua.”“Huh?” I rubbed my eyes, a bit disoriented. “Have we reached the Storm Fire Pack?”“Yes, we have,” he replied. I leaned into his touch as he ran his hands through my hair. My heartbeat quickened when he closed the distance between us and brushed his lips against mine. A soft moan escaped my lips as I parted my lips, letting his tongue slip into my mouth and chase my sleep away. His manly scent wrapped around my se
AQUAA few minutes later, I entered the meeting hall quietly. As soon as I stepped past the wooden, carved doors, I was a bit awestruck by the grandeur of the place. The room was large and well-furnished, but what really caught my attention was the large table made of dark, polished wood. Each seat had the pack's emblem engraved on the seat, but the alpha's chair was bigger than the rest, adorned with leather padding around the head and arms. A large fireplace was set into the far wall, its flames crackling warmly and casting a golden glow across the room. The heat from the fireplace provided a stark contrast to the chill outside, adding a layer of warmth and comfort to the imposing space.As Gunnar and the rest walked around the table, my legs gave way, causing me to sit. A low growl from someone in the room sent shivers down my spine as soon as I touched the chair. Hannah shot me a scathing glare. Realizing that Gunnar and the rest were still standing, I immediately shot up to m
GUNNARI felt it a bit later than I would have expected. The smile on my face vanished when pain exploded in my chest. I instantly searched for my mate in the room, but she was nowhere to be seen. She said she was going to the restroom, so I wondered what was taking her so long to return. Unless she decided to escape my pack. But that was impossible, right? We were good this morning until we reached the Storm Fire Pack. While I was aware that she low-key hated this place, I was assured of her willingness to cooperate in breaking this bond until now. Something must have happened when I had gone to change my shirt. “Gunnar, are you okay?” Hannah asked, her face filled with concern. “You look kinda pale and angry right now. Did something happen?”I ignored her and focused on the mate bond, trying to use it to track down Aqua's location. It shouldn't have been hard since female wolves were more susceptible to males' mating calls, especially alpha ones. But for some unknown reason, I
AQUAI knew I was making a foolish decision to enter the heart of the pack once again, but I had no choice since that was where Gunnar had chosen to stay for the time being. Thinking about Fawn, I couldn't help but worry how she was faring without her father watching over her. Although she was a spoiled, selfish brat who had caused me problems so many times, I couldn't forget that she was just a child. That's why I intended to speak to Gunnar about these matters once and for all. When the cab pulled up in front of the meeting hall, I paid the driver with the spare change I’d grabbed from the counter and stepped inside. The moment I crossed the threshold, I froze. The interior was unrecognizable, transformed into something cold and unsettling. A shiver ran down my spine.Who in their right mind would request an audience with the Alpha King in this place?“Excuse me!” a voice called out. As I continued to examine the place, a hand suddenly tapped my shoulder, causing me to turn around
AQUAA week later..."Excuse me, may I book a reservation for massage therapy next week?"I suppressed a smile when Kinna replied to the customer in her soft, demure voice. I had already told her the minimum number of customers we should take daily for our new business, but it seemed she also had a difficult time refusing the people who requested our services.Our business was only a week old, yet we were already having more customers than expected. After taking a stroll through the pack, I realized Kianna had been underestimating the degree of hatred the people there had for me. I still didn't know what rumors Hannah had spread against me, but everyone I saw kept giving me hostile looks, so I quickly abandoned the plan I had in mind.I knew I needed to find a job after leaving Gunnar's house and returning his credit card. The problem was that no one was willing to hire me, and I couldn't risk venturing out of the Storm Fire pack since submissive wolves were often victims of rape and
AQUAAfter meeting Gunnar last night, he took me to another house in the center of the pack and left me there. It was a house that was once occupied by the previous alpha of the Storm Fire pack, but Gunnar refused to stay there after he was appointed. I guess it was because of Tia, who had been hiding her identity as a rogue wolf, and now his daughter, whom the pack wasn't aware of.I waited patiently for him to return, but he never returned that night. The next morning, Gunnar finally returned to the house during the early hours when I was sleeping. I felt light taps on my body, causing me to open my eyes to see a young woman staring at me."Hello!" she greeted me with a bright smile. "I see you are finally awake. Gunnar is waiting for you in the living room."When I heard her words, I stopped rubbing my eyes and darted towards the door. But the lady appeared again, blocking my path with her arms spread wide."I think it would be best if you freshen up first," she advised, her tone l
AQUAAfter hearing the entire situation of the pack, I was so speechless and shocked that I turned speechless. According to what I heard from Kianna, Gunnar had transformed into the incarnation of a demon king. He now meted out his punishments with a cold, precise practicality and the news of his sudden change of behavior was spreading fast across the other packs. “So where is he now?” I asked, nervousness sinking into my chest. If I could just locate him, I was sure that I would be able to talk some sense into him. Kianna replied. “He's on a royal tour right now. From what I heard the ladies speaking, a total of five alphas have died recently after his visit.”I buried my face into my hands, my eyes closing from despair. “Oh, dear goddess.”After hearing everything, I couldn't help but think that's it was my fault. Gunnar's wolf must have panicked about my condition and gone crazy. My biggest fear was pushing him into a rogue state that would ultimately lead to his death.And then,
AQUAI felt like I woke up from a dream. A very bad dream. When I finally woke up, I blinked a couple of times to make sure I wasn't dead before I tried out other subtle movements to check if I was still able to move. My muscles felt tight and sore, making me wince from the actions. I summoned the strength to sit up and placed my feet on the cold, tiled floor. The moment I tried to stand, a wave of dizziness enveloped me, forcing me to collapse back onto the bed with a soft thud. As I lay there, my eyes began to wander around the room, searching for information about my surroundings. It felt both strange and oddly familiar. The decor was minimalist, yet it held a certain warmth. The walls were occupied by the presence of luxurious furs that adorned the space. Rich fur mats covered the floor, plush fur blankets draped gracefully over the furniture, and the bedsheets were a soft, inviting layer that promised warmth and comfort. From what I could tell, this was Gunnar's room. My he
GUNNARNathaniel and his sons knelt down in front of me, their faces scrunched in pain. They must have all forgotten about their beasts' instinct to submit to the most powerful wolf in the pack. I reveled in their unwilling deposition, their human minds warring against the undeniable law of nature.Pathetic creatures.With slow, measured steps, I stood before Nathaniel, observing him. His entire forehead was covered with large beads of sweat, yet he still managed the calm deposition of a head elder. “Now that your third son is out of the way, let's talk about the important matters we need to discuss...” I said, staring down at him. “...the first one being the question about what audacity you had to arrive after me. Did you hit your head somewhere today?”Nathaniel's lips remained shut even though his entire body was trembling from head to toe. I commanded him. “Speak.”“N-No, Your Majesty,” he sputtered. I narrowed my eyes at him, my voice growing darker. “Do I look like your fuckin
GUNNARAs I parked my car near the meeting hall, I stopped to check if the people I had been waiting for had arrived. However, their absence could already be sensed by the lack of cars in the parking lot. But I reined in my anger and entered the building, my boots hitting the asphalt with purpose. Once my secretary saw me, she immediately shot to her feet, her posture rigid as she paid her respects. “Y-Your Majesty,” she greeted, her voice trembling. “Y-You are finally here. I have been waiting—”I cut her off, my patience reaching its limits. “Announce me.” My secretary blinked once to process my orders fully, and then she walked towards the door to announce me. “His Majesty is here!”As I walked into the room, a sudden hush fell over the entire place, expelling the previous noise. The people present were mostly elders who had nothing to do with the case and the pack priestess who was here to make sure the chaos happened to a minimal degree. They bowed their heads towards me as
GUNNAR Two hours later, I called for a pack meeting, summoning only the elders and the other high-ranking members of the pack.I stated the time of the meeting clearly, but it seemed that most of them barely managed to arrive in time, while the rest were nowhere to be seen. Nathaniel and his son were absent, along with the elders who were loyal to him. I observed the meeting hall through the eyes of my wolves standing at strategic positions surrounding the building. Leaving Aqua in her state was difficult for me, but since I promised her that I was going to give her an explanation, then that's exactly what I was going to do.After waiting for another thirty minutes, I placed Aqua in my bedroom and left some instructions for my daughter before I left the house. Just as I was about to get into my car, another car suddenly arrived in front of my house. My jaw tightened when I saw Hannah stepping out of the car and walking towards me with fast, hurried steps. Before I could say anythi
GUNNARAqua... just confessed her feelings to me. I was struck with complex emotions as I watched her lose consciousness in my arms. I immediately pulled her close, trusting my wolf to reach deep in the mate bond that was so muted I could barely sense its low, thrumming presence. In that moment, all I wanted to do was open the mate bond. I knew I could do it. I could heal her and wake her from her unconscious state. The thought of not seeing her beautiful blue eyes or her adorable smile almost drove me to madness. I couldn't bear to lose her. I didn't want to. “Everyone, leave.” I ordered, my wolf climbing to the surface. With the state of my emotions, I knew it was only a matter of time before he overpowered me, pushing me to the backseat of our consciousness. “Guard the area. Make sure that no one comes within the mile radius.”The sentinels instantly chorused. “Yes, Your Majesty!”I barely held on a little longer to watch them live before giving up to my wolf. The transformati