TRIVIA'S POV.“Get your ugly ass up; you've got work to do.” His nagging voice woke me. I pushed open my orbs only to meet with his hateful, judging, pushing, and commanding gaze.Last I recalled, he had kissed me in my sleep, and then I had been too stunned to even breathe properly. I lay stiff in bed, not daring to move an inch, and I must have fallen asleep while playing pretense. How dare he call me?He's a psycho.“You!.” I retorted as the memory settled into my head again. He had a wide frown on my face, and so did I.“Yes. What?” he asked in the same nonchalant manner that simply got on my nerves the most.He was a freaking psycho; how dare he?.How freaking dare he kiss me so carelessky after claiming to be gay?.He is gay; then how did he kiss me in my sleep right after having sex with his lover, and yet he is acting fucking indifferent to the whole thing?“Do you have something to say, or do you want to keep being the tater box? You wouldn't stop snoring. I barely slept all
EREBUS POV.Was she pissed or not? I couldn't tell with the stoic expression glued to her face, yet I couldn't argue on the fact that she had seen , alaric, and I , and sudden regret washed over me seeing i could have fucked somewhere else.As much as I tried to chug down the bitterness within me, it wasn't helping. Why was I worried about her? As far as I was concerned, she was nothing but a petty thief who had filled in to be my substitute wife no matter what; her feelings shouldn't be a thing of worry to me.Yet as much as I thought about it, the more I realized I did go off the rails, but I had no intention of apologizing; this was who I was, and she needed to deal with it.My gaze moved slowly towards the other men of the court who had come to see the event as well, and for some reason they wouldn't keep their eyes off her. I could see the grins on their lips and the way they all ogled at her shamelessly, the mated ones and unmated ones.It made my belly churn, but yet it doesn't
TRIVIAS POV.I lost track of time already.It's been an hour, or maybe two, three perhaps.“Fuck!” I yelled out in frustration; my heart wouldn't stop racing. I raised my glance toward the sky; it was close to sunset, things were getting dark, and I still haven't gotten my kill yet, although Helen had explained that most hunts lasted days or weeks. Depending on how skilled rhe hunter was, and most times how lucky to run into a prey quickBut I expected mine to be faster; after all, in my past life I hunted as much as I could and aced, so why was this once being too huge of a deal? Just why?. Besides, I really wanted to get back at that bastard. What did he mean by dying in his hands?.Couldn't he be like everyone else and just wish me luck? Wasn't like I expected much seeing how he still had his lover lurking around.I tensed up hearing something step on a branch, or twig perhaps; I wasn't sure, but I knew I had heard something. It was darker, and I realised how fucked I was—somethi
EREBUS POV.My eyes peered out the balcony, my gaze lingering in the direction of the woods as thunder struck for the second time. It will rain soon. “Relax, it's a hunt; she'll be gone all night and maybe days perhaps.” Alaric called out from behind, walking toward me. His arms ran up my waist, and he pressed his body against mine while placing his head on my shoulders.“Someone might see us; I'm the Lycan king, remember? We talked about this; I'm married now; I have to be extra careful." I added in before wriggling away from his grasp. I could see the scowl that settled on his face; he wasn't so impressed, and neither could I blame him.“You know what? Maybe coming here was a bad idea,“ he snapped, storming back into the room.“Alaric…” I called out after him, holding his arms in place.“I'm sorry, I didn't mean to come out sounding like that..but it's just... well...”“Say it erebus!” Alaric snapped, cutting into my words.“What do you mean?” I stuttered as I spoke.“Just say it,
TRIVIAS POV.Heaven?.Or hell?.I asked myself. Pushing my eyelids apart slowly, I had died; I was certain of it; the pain had been too much to bear; I couldn't fight it; and in the last minute I had lost my will to live, so which was it? Where was I to spend the rest of my afterlife?.“Oh great, you didn't die.” His haunting voice called out to me, and I popped my eyes open, glaring wide-eyed with him.“Crap, hell.” I whispered, my voice croaking like that of a frog as I spoke; being around him only meant I made it to hell, but I believed he was the perfect explanation of pain in the ass. I am not surprised he was in my personal hell.“Get your ass up, you really aren't expecting me to ask if you wounded or feel any pain, are you?” He asked in a saucy tone.“It's my hell; you don't get to boss me around.” I complained, yet with the words I spoke, I felt pain in my windpipe and my lower abdomen. Was this even possible?.“Crap…” I whispered beneath my breath once again, trying to sit
ZEDS POV.“Your Highness?” Ivar called out, drawing my attention back to reality, I cast my gaze around, and my eyes lingered on Jeremy for a moment, who had passed me skeptical gazes.“I zoned out for a moment. What was the question again?” I asked while seating uptight.“The luna had not been seen for a while; the women of the pack were in need of a gathering, and her continuous absence had been duly noted,” Ivar asserted once again. I ruffled my hair, digging my fingers into it.“She's taking a rest for a while... She doesn't feel too well, and neither do I. This meeting is over; I'll proceed another day.” I spoke, standing to my feet while heading out the door.I could hear their low grumbles and murmurs; they were no fools, and it was unbelievable that I had been able to stall for this long; luckily, trivia's parents had gone on a Trip and entrusted the pack to me, having no idea their daughter had been missing for weeks now.I pushed open the door to my room before sinking into
ZED's POV “Fucking do it right,“ I groaned. Creasing my eyebrows, arching my back, leaning into the chair, my gaze fixed on the ceiling, and a tingling sensation between my thighs increased.The sound made by his tongue lapping against my cock and echoed in the entire room. My toes curled, feeling his fingers group at my balls."Ugggg,” I grunted, the coarseness of my voice reverbatring through my throat.I grabbed Jeremy by the head, pushing down his head onto my cock, letting him take me whole. A gagging sound escaped his throat, turning me on the more.“Yes… fucking suck me off like your life depends on it.” I moaned, enjoying the feeling of his throat clasping tights around the tip of my cock hus throat and hia saliva tapping all around, causing sensational friction.I felt myself come close to my climax. I yanked him by the hair, causing him to flinch backwards; he wouldn't stop panting heavily, trying hard to catch his breath, tears in his eyes from constantly hitting agains
EREBUS POV.They weren't up to any good, I could tell from the skeptical gazes, and neither was I. Two could play the game. I had no intention of backing down; it was me against them. I needed a prey to vent out my anger anyways. What better opportunity could there be?.“What's with this impromptu meeting? I have other things to tend to,” I asked, holding to my anger with the intent to count time as I spoke while settling into my seat not interested in waste a moment here I could see the displeased gazes they all held, clearing their throats in awkward manners, a damned council of nothingness. Always acting like they were the smartest, but I could not give a fuck about anything they Had to say, not anymore.“The council has called out this immediate meeting to make several complaints to you; as Lycan King, there are two standards to be met. And we see you've gotten too relaxed,” elder Ted had asked. He never liked me, and the feeling was mutual, yet his blabbing tongue would only
EREBUS’S POVThe room was quiet, except for the faint scratch of pen on paper and the occasional crackle of the fire. I leaned back in my chair, rubbing a hand over my face as I stared at the endless reports spread across the table. Running a pack was hard enough, but merging three packs and the Lycans’ territory into one? It felt impossible some days. But I didn’t regret it. Not for a second. Our decision to merge the packs had been a bold one, but it was the right one. Together, we were stronger, safer, and better equipped to protect our family. I glanced out the window, the sprawling landscape of our territory bathed in the soft light of the afternoon sun. This was home now. And at the heart of it was Trivia. The thought of her brought a faint smile to my lips, even as exhaustion tugged at me. She was the reason we worked so hard, the reason we pushed ourselves to the brink every day. “Still working?” Zed’s voice broke through my thoughts. I turned to see him lean
TRIVIA’S POVThe ocean stretched endlessly before us, its waves sparkling like a sea of diamonds under the golden afternoon sun. The air was warm but carried a light breeze that smelled of salt and freedom. Everything about this place felt surreal—perfect in a way I’d only ever imagined. We were staying in a secluded villa perched on the edge of a cliff, its large windows and open layout making it feel like the sea was part of the house itself. The honeymoon had been Zed’s idea, though Erebus had insisted on finding a place as breathtaking as this. Embry, true to his nature, had made sure every detail was flawlessly planned. “Relax, Trivia,” Erebus said, lounging on the oversized outdoor daybed as he sipped a glass of wine. He was shirtless, his toned chest glistening in the sun, and his green eyes sparkled with mischief. “You’re making us nervous with all that pacing.” “I’m not pacing,” I said, pausing mid-step. “You are,” Zed chimed in, his golden eyes crinkling with amuseme
TRIVIA’S POVThe morning sun streamed through the windows, bathing the room in a soft, golden glow. The air hummed with a mixture of excitement and nerves as I stood before the mirror, adjusting the delicate lace on my dress. It was beautiful—soft ivory with floral embroidery that cascaded down the skirt like a meadow in bloom. The dress wasn’t flashy, but it was me. And today was ours. A knock at the door broke through my thoughts. “Come in,” I called, my voice trembling slightly. The door creaked open, and Erebus stepped inside, his usual smirk replaced with something softer. He was dressed in a dark green suit that complemented his eyes, his hair styled in a way that made him look almost regal. “Wow,” he said, his voice low as he took me in. “You look... perfect.” My cheeks warmed, and I turned back to the mirror, fussing with a loose strand of hair. “I don’t know about perfect. My hands won’t stop shaking.” He crossed the room in two strides, gently taking my hands in
ZED’S POVThe grass beneath us was cool, opposite to the heat still radiating from our bodies after the fight. The silence between the three of us felt less like an absence and more like an understanding. There was a weight to it—a shared acknowledgment of everything that had brought us here. But then Erebus broke it, as he always did, his smirk returning full force. “We stink.” Embry shot him a look, his lips twitching as if suppressing a smile. “You stink. The rest of us are fine.” “Speak for yourself,” I said, running a hand through my hair. Sweat clung to my skin, the fight leaving me sticky and in desperate need of a shower. Erebus stretched lazily, his grin widening. “Well, if we’re all in agreement, let’s do something about it.” He was on his feet in a second, offering a hand to pull me up. I took it, and Embry followed without a word. The cool night air bit at my skin as we made our way back to the house, our bare feet quiet against the earth. Inside, the silence o
TRIVIA POVThe dining room felt lit by the soft glow of candlelight that bounced off the polished wood table. The four of us sat together, plates of food spread out before us. It was rare to have such a quiet evening, just us, no pack business, no outside worries. I cherished these moments more than I could ever express. Erebus was on my right, lazily twirling his fork through a pile of roasted vegetables, his sharp eyes scanning the room like he was still expecting trouble to walk through the door. Across from me, Embry leaned back in his chair, sipping from a glass of red wine, his stoic expression softened by the faintest hint of a smile. Zed, to my left, was the only one eating with real enthusiasm, his plate already half empty as he reached for a second helping. “This is nice,” I said softly, breaking the comfortable silence. Zed turned to me, his lips quirking into a grin. “It is. We should do this more often.” “We should,” Erebus agreed, though his tone carried a touch
TRIVIA POVThe dining room felt warm and intimate, lit by the soft glow of candlelight that bounced off the polished wood table. The four of us sat together, plates of food spread out before us. It was rare to have such a quiet evening, just us, no pack business, no outside worries. I cherished these moments more than I could ever express. Erebus was on my right, lazily twirling his fork through a pile of roasted vegetables, his sharp eyes scanning the room like he was still expecting trouble to walk through the door. Across from me, Embry leaned back in his chair, sipping from a glass of red wine, his stoic expression softened by the faintest hint of a smile. Zed, to my left, was the only one eating with real enthusiasm, his plate already half empty as he reached for a second helping. “This is nice,” I said softly, breaking the comfortable silence. Zed turned to me, his lips quirking into a grin. “It is. We should do this more often.” “We should,” Erebus agreed, though his to
EREBUS POVThe ride back to the territory was filled with a comfortable tension, the kind that lingered between people too connected to let words truly hurt but too proud to leave certain feelings unspoken. Embry’s voice rose above the hum of the car, his tone sharp yet tinged with exasperation.“A *hug*, Erebus? You *hugged* him?” he repeated, as though saying it louder would make it more absurd. “How do you expect me not to be jealous when you pull something like that?”Zed snorted from his seat, running his fingers through Trivia’s hair as she leaned against him. “I’m more worried about how long you two were alone. It’s Alaric, after all.”“Both of you are impossible,” I muttered, gripping the wheel tighter as the road stretched endlessly before us. “It was just a hug—a *friendly* one, mind you. What was I supposed to do? Push him away?”“Yes,” they both replied in unison.I laughed despite myself, the sound cutting through the charged atmosphere. Trivia stirred slightly, her lashe
ZED'S POV The frown on my face hardened as I cut into the bacon served on my plate. I had long lost my appetite the very moment Ethan had asked for his own food and settled into the chair.I didn't want to seem like an annoying, insecure, and overprotective lover at first, which is why I didn't want to seem way too forward. I tried holding my sanity and anger, but I just couldn't avoid it.I couldn't afford to hold it in anymore, seeing how often Ethan stole glances at Trivia, who was way too busy minding her food to observe my obviously annoying brother keeping his gaze pinned to her.Even after I had given him a stern warning to clear off her and told him she was my mate, he still would not stop gawking shamelessly in her direction; it was making me sick and causing me such irritation I never had to withhold before. Filled with anger, I slammed my fork and spoon against the table, dressing all of their attention towards me while I glanced in direction.“Are you here to eat? Or her
ZEDs POV.It's been two weeks since the full moon, two weeks since we had our fight, two weeks since we last spoke of the distance between us. I wasn't entirely sure how to act or what to wish for, but I believe I already had enough.She snuggled even closer to me, and a smile settled on my lips as I watched her push her eyes open lazily before a yawn eased through her lips.“Good morning, my love." I greeted her, and she smiled faintly before pulling even closer to me.I wanted times like this to last forever—times like this when we had not a single care in the world other than being in each other's arms—this was all I wished for.“What!” She asked, giggling while my gaze remained pinned on her.“Nothing, is anything wrong?” I asked again, and she smiled faintly before letting out a gentle laughter.“You keep staring at me; it makes me anxious, you know?” She asked. I leaned forward to settle a kiss on her temples and down to her lips.“It's just that you look way beautiful each time