Elita“ Did you just— ” My back arches off the bed, as Dustin’s warm breaths hit my moist core. “ did you just hit me there? ”My head rolls back, my eyes threatening to close against the sharp pleasure. But his voice keeps me in the moment, forcing me to focus on every breath, every movement.“ I can kiss it better if you are that offended. ” Dustin murmurs, his voice dropping.“ W—What— ” I gasp loudly as he plants an open mouth kiss on my clit. It’s like everything inside me is tuned to that one, throbbing, drenched spot. His breaths are still warming me.“ Say my name. The moment you stop saying it, I will stop too… ” His lips brush my clit with each raspy word. “ Wha— ”His tongue sticks out, licking a path up. My head goes blank, and the energy in my limbs disappears. It’s like someone snatches my soul and then slams it back into my body. My toes curl, my heels lifting off the bed but his hands wrap around my thighs and push my body down again.“ My name, Elita. ” He nibbles
Elita“ Do you know… ” Dustin’s hand lowers to my cheek before he rubs his thumb across my bottom lip. “ …women in the North call me a gentleman. I am gentle with women, and I never do or say dirty things. ”The sense of doom crashes over me. I try to move, but he is still above me, caging me between his thighs this time, making sure I can not move an inch without his permission.This should send my mind into a state of panic, but instead…it drives me crazy with need. With him, I have truly become someone I don’t recognize.“ What do you want? ” I whisper, my tongue flicking out and brushing his thumb.I notice the way his eyes watch my mouth as if he is in deep thought. The hunger in his eyes intensifies, burning so hard that it almost steals all air from my lungs.“ What— ”“ Your smart mouth. ” Dustin interrupts. I gasp, my face flushing. My chest heaves heavily, my nipples tightening as his words sink in.“ You— ”“ I have never used my mouth on a woman before. But I did it for y
ElitaI was the last surviving werewolf in the world—a fate worse than death. Once, the werewolves and Lycan Kings ruled the lands. We were united, powerful, and unstoppable. Now, I walked alone among the land of the savage vampires and cruel humans. It was my betrayal that ended our rule and destroyed my race until I was the sole survivor of the war that wiped out everyone.But I didn’t regret what I did to end up here, in a world where the history of Lycans and werewolves was long forgotten. Because I had him. Levian Seisti, the original vampire, and a man who I thought was my mate.He loved me, or that’s what I believed. He said he was my destiny and so, I followed him blindly even when I never felt the connection with him.Until…he turned his back on me and my illusion shattered. The vampires and humans were now hunting me down, to end the legacy of werewolves, to end me.I ran and pleaded with everyone I knew. I waited for Levian to come to save me. I prayed to the Moon God
Elita“ No! ” I scream and sit up.It feels like I am still burning. I rub my arms and my face, trying to extinguish the fire but it keeps aching and itching.“ Is it my punishment? Am I in hell, to burn for an eternity? ” I cry out, looking around the dark room. The walls are closing in on me and I can’t breathe. My whole life flashes before my eyes, and I am stuck at the point where the Lycan King was murdered before my eyes years ago. That’s when everything started going downhill, that’s how the werewolves lost against the vampires and humans in the war.If I had not become the reason for the death of the Lycan King, the werewolves would still be here. At the fading memory of his face in my mind, tears slide down my cheeks. He died because of me, yet I can’t even remember what his eyes looked like in that last moment of his life.Until now, it didn’t hurt. But now, all that’s left is a gaping hole in my heart that is filling with regret for what I did. Suddenly, a door creaks o
Elita“ You will attend the selection Ball. Don’t try to run away again or you will have no legs in the future. ” The strict, angry Alpha on the other side of the desk hisses. “ If you serve me no purpose, you have no right to be alive! ”I blink, staring at him. He heaves a heavy breath and holds my gaze before a look of confusion takes over.His features match the face of the body I am inside. Blue eyes. Blonde hair. He is my father. I mean…the father of this body, Lana Redley. He is Alpha Redley, a powerful Alpha in the North who can influence even the Lycan King of the North, Dustin Landric into doing things for him. According to my information, he fed his daughter silver which is deadly enough to kill a wolf, even if it’s an Alpha’s daughter.Something inside my chest burns at the thought. I shouldn’t be angry because I am not Lana but fearing him and despising him is like…muscle memory of this body.When I don’t say anything, his frown deepens. “ Why are you not replying to m
ElitaI stare at the vial in my hand and grimace. It is a bright red liquid which is warm to touch.As I stare at it, Alpha Redley’s stern words echo in my ears. ‘ All you have to do is to drink this potion right before you meet the King. It will attract him to you and he won’t be able to hold himself back. He will mistake these effects for a mate bond. ’I sigh, hiding the small bottle in my right palm. It’s a Love Potion, that’s all Alpha Redley should have said. But I don’t think he is aware of the whole fiasco this potion can cause.Once I drink it, every man around me will become a lovesick puppy and will pounce on me like an animal if I don’t use it properly.I hum. Maybe, Alpha Redley knew that but just didn’t care to tell me. He is fine as long as Dustin is among those love-sick puppies.“ Lady Lana, stop pouting. ” Donna scolds, and grabs my chin to pull my lips apart. “ It doesn’t suit an Alpha’s daughter to pout. ”I blink and shake my face out of her hold. She frowns at m
ElitaDoes this mean I am going to die tonight?“ Oh, shit! ” I blurt. “ I am damned. ”“ Lana! What language is this? We are already here. Refrain from saying such words. ” Donna whisper-yells but I can not focus on that anymore.I am walking to my death.I wince, as I am literally forced down the carriage by Donna.She pushes me in the direction of the open gates of the Wolveshire Citadel. “ Go on! Best of luck! ”I take a step forward, preparing myself to face the inevitable. “ And Lana?! ” Donna calls me out again.My trance breaks as I hum, not in the mood to reply to her.“ If Alpha King is anywhere close to killing you, just remind him that you are Nora’s best friend. ” She chimes as if that fact alone can save me from death.“ Who is this Nora? ” I wonder, completely dumbfounded. But I receive no answer. When I glance over my shoulder, the carriage is already gone.I stand there and stare at the bright, golden decorations from afar until a warrior comes to lead me inside the
DustinIn our world, what do people want the most? It’s power. If they are not born with it, they do anything to get it. They can commit any crime, any sin, any unthinkable act to just become the one person who controls several others. The excitement of commanding someone is just too tempting to pass on. To know someone is at their mercy makes it all the more thrilling. People…love playing God. And when it comes to werewolves, they are worse than any average human and vampire. They thrive on their hunger for power, to be more than what they are, to be at the top of the hierarchy.I am not any different. I like power, and what I can do with it. But the only difference between them and me is that…I was born with power. I was destined to be above the rest of the people—the vampires, humans, the werewolves. And…they don’t like that. “ Alpha Redley is dealing with that witch again. ” Ronac discloses and lingers close to the door.“ And what is he buying? ” My lips curve slightly. “
Elita“ Do you know… ” Dustin’s hand lowers to my cheek before he rubs his thumb across my bottom lip. “ …women in the North call me a gentleman. I am gentle with women, and I never do or say dirty things. ”The sense of doom crashes over me. I try to move, but he is still above me, caging me between his thighs this time, making sure I can not move an inch without his permission.This should send my mind into a state of panic, but instead…it drives me crazy with need. With him, I have truly become someone I don’t recognize.“ What do you want? ” I whisper, my tongue flicking out and brushing his thumb.I notice the way his eyes watch my mouth as if he is in deep thought. The hunger in his eyes intensifies, burning so hard that it almost steals all air from my lungs.“ What— ”“ Your smart mouth. ” Dustin interrupts. I gasp, my face flushing. My chest heaves heavily, my nipples tightening as his words sink in.“ You— ”“ I have never used my mouth on a woman before. But I did it for y
Elita“ Did you just— ” My back arches off the bed, as Dustin’s warm breaths hit my moist core. “ did you just hit me there? ”My head rolls back, my eyes threatening to close against the sharp pleasure. But his voice keeps me in the moment, forcing me to focus on every breath, every movement.“ I can kiss it better if you are that offended. ” Dustin murmurs, his voice dropping.“ W—What— ” I gasp loudly as he plants an open mouth kiss on my clit. It’s like everything inside me is tuned to that one, throbbing, drenched spot. His breaths are still warming me.“ Say my name. The moment you stop saying it, I will stop too… ” His lips brush my clit with each raspy word. “ Wha— ”His tongue sticks out, licking a path up. My head goes blank, and the energy in my limbs disappears. It’s like someone snatches my soul and then slams it back into my body. My toes curl, my heels lifting off the bed but his hands wrap around my thighs and push my body down again.“ My name, Elita. ” He nibbles
ElitaWhen the Kings told me that Dustin beat that poor Elf up, I didn’t really take it serious. I told myself secretly that Dustin was more angry about Tyson than jealous about me.But tonight, he has proved me wrong.The way he moved, using the extent of his power, to become a blur and grab Kalix before any of us could see him coming…The way he choked him…And the way he looked so ready to murder him…It cements a strange thought. Dustin Landric was tolerant of men before, but now when he thinks we have gotten too close to be comfortable with each other, he can’t stand it when I am close to another man.It drives him crazy. And crazy is not a good look on him.I don’t know if he noticed, but the temperature in Kalix’s house dropped and it felt like everything was going to freeze to death. But the moment I wrapped myself around Dustin as a last resort, the temperature went down again.And then, he just started dragging me away.Now, we are here, inside the cottage but he is not stop
Dustin My senses are sharp, tuned into every sound, every movement caught in the net of my awareness. I can feel her—Elita—back at the cottage. Restless, probably plotting something already. The thought amuses me, but it’s gone as quickly as it comes. There is no room for distraction. Not when I am walking straight into the lion’s den. Karlias is waiting for me when I enter his office. He doesn’t bother with pleasantries, and neither do I. We are long past that. “ You took your time… ” He says, his voice controlled. I let the corner of my mouth lift in a smirk, but it doesn’t reach my eyes. “ I didn’t realize I was on a schedule. ” Karlias leans back in his chair, his eyes studying me. “ You have been making quite an impression on my people. Sparring with Kalix…That was bold. ” “ He challenged me. ” I reply with a nonchalant shrug. “ I was not going to let him question my strength. ” Karlias chuckles, but there is no humor in that. “ And now they are whispering your name like
ElitaI keep an eye on Dustin for the rest of the day while actively avoiding him. If he had come across me, and held me like he did this morning, I would have spilled all the beans definitely.And that’s not what I want right now.The moment Dustin leaves the cottage at night, my mind doesn’t rest. I pace from one end of the room to the other, several thoughts occupying my mind. I know exactly where he has gone. Karlias. He is meeting with Karlias. And as much as I trust Dustin to handle himself, there is something about this entire situation that gnaws at me. And Dustin’s repeated tendency to make sacrifices doesn’t help this situation either. I can’t sit still any longer. Grabbing the shawl that was delivered with the clothes this morning, I throw it over my shoulders and sneak out of the cottage, careful enough to not come across any of the Kings.My destination is clear—the market. If there is anywhere I can find answers, find that warrior…it’s there.The market is not as livel
ElitaThe rest of the day is lazy and filled with so much annoyance that it leaves me grumbling with each breath. I wander through the market of the ancient wolf tribe, just checking out the booths filled with leather goods, intricate jewelry, and weapons.Tyson follows behind me, his presence something I can’t really ignore. I glance back at him once, catching the way his lips twitch upward in a smirk. I narrow my eyes, getting tired of him already.“ You are having too much fun with this… ” I accuse, holding up a delicate bracelet made of stones before setting it back down.He tilts his head, pretending to be hurt. “ And what’s ‘this,’ exactly? ”“ Following me around like a lost puppy. ” I scoff, stomping to the next shop, where he follows me like usual. “ Lost? ” Tyson scoffs, feigning offense this time. “ No, my Lady. I know exactly where I am going. I am just doing my friend a favor by keeping an eye on what he called ‘trouble’ early this morning. ”“ He called me trouble? Why
ElitaDustin carries me all the way back to the cottage, his hold gentle, as if he’s afraid I might shatter in his arms. My head rests against his shoulder, and though the warmth of his body is comforting, I am still sulking over his earlier antics. When he finally lays me down on the bed, I catch a glimpse of his face and look away instantly. Without a word, he turns around and heads toward the bathroom, leaving me alone in the dark room.I lie there under the blanket, staring at the ceiling first, then at the wall. My fingers idly trace circles on the fabric of the blanket. My thoughts keep drifting to everything we have shared tonight. The oversharing is embarassing me now, but it’s not because Dustin made me feel inadequate but because…I can’t believe I really told him everything.The sound of running water ceases, and a few moments later, the bed dips behind me. My heart flutters for a moment, but when I glance over my shoulder, I realize he is lying on the far edge of the be
Elita“ You do know how to ruin my mood. ” I scoff, tracing invisible circles in his palm with my thumb. “ Are you not going to tell me? ” He kisses the spot below my ear, his voice lowering.“ Nothing much. I started teaching the children about Lycans and werewolves secretly. They did not stay clueless about their parents. And it led to…kind of a disaster. That Aleister’s brother escaped and ended up trying to take off with the children. Levian was gone again, but this time, I was not as clueless either. I found out that…I could not bring my brother and sister back because, for that, I needed to sacrifice something big and…I didn’t have anything like that. I was ordinary, and so I did what ordinary people could do to take revenge. ” I shrug, heaving a heavy breath after blurting it all out.“ You helped them? ” Dustin questions.“ I tried to help them. And they…almost got away but…I didn’t know what plans they actually had. Just as they got a little away from the vampire territory,
Elita“ Maybe, Levian finally felt something was wrong with me, and he didn’t want me to drown anymore. So he let me see the Princes. Just the three of them. ” I sigh, shifting my focus to the sky again.“ What were they like in that time? ” Dustin leans away, and his lips brush the tip of my ear again.A smile tugs at the corner of my lips. The Princes were not anything he would ever expect at all. They were…innocent, but they lacked the warmth children usually carry with them. The eyes of the eldest Prince—Prince Ryder were cold, and I sensed the hostility coming from him the first time I came across them.He was the only one among the children who remembered a little of his family, his parents, and his past. That’s why he didn’t like the vampires, or the humans, or anyone around him.But when he realized that I was a werewolf, he realized that they were not alone in this brutal world. They could rely on me. So, that child…He looked up to me, to protect them, to keep them safe, to