EREBUS POV.“Goddamn,” I retorted, pulling out my cock from her mouth while spilling cumloads on her face, I gritted my teeth, flinching backwards while my eyes remained pinned on her, panting heavily and trying hard to catch her breath.I pulled her by the arm before tossing her over to the bed while opening her laps. Without holding back or any form of prior notice, I sank two of my fingers into her cunt, which had been soaked and dripped juices.“wet already… just from sucking my cock?” I asked with a grin while she turned her face away from me. I reached for her jaw, pulling it up and directing her eyes back to me.“Your eyes are on me..." All the time, I want to see the look on your face when I fuck your soul out your damn body,” I retorted, her closer.She shuddered, clasping hard to the sheets. As I worked my fingers around her cunt, I ran my tongue over my upper teeth, enjoying the wicked yet arousing sight before me.Her cries laced with moans in pleasure filled the air as I
TRIVIAS POV.Sudden silence ensued between us for a brief moment while I cursed myself out for making such a baseless utterance.He tilted his head towards the left a bit before letting out an erratic yet sarcastic laughter.“What's with that nonsense? You can't just tell me you love me, all because we had sex... It's just sex trivia, nothing else.” He responded curtly before dashing toward the bathroom, my heart aching in my chest, and his words replayed like a continuous loop in my mind. “It's just sex." I muttered beneath my breath, stabbed by an unknown sense of pain.Of course, I was a fool.How cheap could I be? How low was I willing to go? Why on earth could I not have a single control over my body... I asked for sex, and I begged him to fuck me. I wouldn't stop spewing all sorts of nonsense; it's all because I touched him, I held his arm, and I felt myself loose.I stopped thinking for a brief moment before running my fingers into my hair. He called me his mate... He said so
EREBUS POV.“Is anything wrong?" Raymond asked as I stormed into the office dashing towards the mirror… fuck.. I was indeed blushing.A king blushing merely by the words of a thief, a lying princess, and a backstabber—this was unbelievable. I cleared my throat, patting my cheeks, seeing how raymond gave me skeptical glances.“You look... different.” He asserted, beckoning me to walk closer. I flinched away from touch, snapping his hands off my body. “Stop being, wierd, what's my schedule for today?” I asked, half-mindedly merely wanting to do or say anything that would distract me from those words she had spoken.She loved me. She sounded a little confused. But I knew what she was; I could feel it through the mate bond; I marked her last night; our emotions were heightened and linked together; maybe I should not have sounded that cold to her. Perhaps I could have brushed it off slightly rather than lashing out at her.But I knew I needed to mantain all composure, I didn't have the
TRIVIAS POV. Fueled with rage I mumbled beneath my breath, pushing my way down the stairs when my eyes had aligned with the same shades of blue. I stood, frozen to the spot, my heart racing in my chest. Fear, panic and sudden realisation struck me as I'm immediately engulfed with bitterness.It can't be... This was my imagination; it wasn't possible.I swallowed hard, cold sweat breaking off my temples, and I clutched harder to the end of my dress as the masculine figure approached me. Digging my nails into my sides, hoping to wake from the heart wrecking nightmare I had been plunged into Only when he was merely feet away from me did I realise it was real; it wasn't a dream; I wasn't making up or insane.I turned swiftly, headug in the opposite direction.“That's no way to treat someone who has saved your life!” He called out to me; I stopped, my heart sinking in my chest. That voice.I could hear his footsteps draw closer to me, but my heart wouldn't stop beating. I wasn't sure I c
EREBUS POV.I passed or irritated stares between trivia and the fool of a brother I had. I had felt a sudden wave of bitterness when I launched a blow headed toward Zeds face.A light screech had escaped my lips, a nerve-wracking feeling that twisted my guts. And then I realized it was trivia... not the mate bond having its effect.I bit against my lips, mumbling an inaudible utterance, but even then I couldn't ignore her.Yet coming here out of the blue to see her in such a position with Terry had immediately gotten on my nerves.“The guard didn't throw you out." I asked, trying to manage the anger I felt while heading towards her.“Why would they? I mean, they all looked happy to see me, even the maids. But this look on your face seems to say otherwise; are you perhaps bothered by my return, brother?” I tried as much as I could not to tweak hearing my honorifics slip through the bastard's lips; I, however, had yanked trivia by the arm away from Terry. Her face white from fear; she
ZED's POV.“Took you long enough; I really believed you didn't want to see me trivia.” I whispered. Seeing how cautious and worried she was.She finally let go of my hand.“Sorry… I didn't mean to,” she apologized, and I felt a sharp stab of pain in my sides hearing those words.I was no fool; I could see she had changed. And the only reason she chose me out of all three men was because she knew how much I had hurt her. And I was indebted to her with total necessity to oblige. She had no choice.Neither did I.“Sorry? Trivia, you and I would hold hands all the time. I know I screwed up real bad, but you've changed too. Ever since you woke from that coma, you've suddenly become distant.” she shot me daggered gazes. “Are you saying it's my fault then? Are you telling me to sleep with your guard? No. Loving your personal guard, and then sleeping with him, then proposing a loveless marriage to me is my fault.“She asked in a sharp tone, curt in her speech, making me burdened by more gu
TRIVIAS POV.My blood went cold as my eyes remained fixated on that of Erebus. Foolishly, I had let myself go ranting foolishly to zed in an attempt to push him away from me, but surprisingly, I was pissed. I didn't care. I didn't give two damn about it. He could rant about it, or whine for all I cared it didn't matter, I loathed them all for all they did to me “I slept with your brother. What difference does it make? Am I expected to beg? Didn't you say it was just sex? It makes no difference if you sleep with me or I sleep with someone else. So stop acting like it's a big deal; you forcefully make me as well.” I retorted before storming over and walking past him.“I what!” He asked, holding a firm grip on my arms, bringing me to a halt. An irritated scoff escaped my lips as I yanked my arms off his clutch. Why was he acting all saint for? He had spoken down on me and mocked my foolishness after we had sex. Why would he care what I had done with his brothers or what not.“You mark
EREBUS POV“Lord Erebus!” A pack warrior called out, dashing towards us in haste.“Such impudence. How dare you storm in recklessly?” I asked, yelling out my frustration from the new blow I've been dealt thanks to Terry.“I'm sorry, Lord, but it's lady trivia. She's in trouble!” The man had chanted, and I glanced back towards Terry, who had grabbed the warrior by the neck.“What rubbish is this about? Stop spewing baseless talks and talk! he yelled, gaining my attention and that of Zed“Earlier, she walked out of the mansion and headed through the back gate. The men there had asked her what she was up to; she had asked that we didn't follow her; we only obeyed because she seemed to be crying and needed her personal space... but after a while we were worried about her and went only to see a letter with her hairpin on it,” the warrior had explained, reaching forth the letter, which I yanked from! On it were boldly written the words“Oeil pour oeil,” it wrote.I tilted my head, staring
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