MICHAEL GOTHAMFedora’s pinched black eyes burned holes in my face the second I stepped through the doors of the throne room.I could smell the musk of the elders that had gathered in the yellow-lit room before I saw them.They smelled like smoke and fire…like danger.“Nice of you to finally join us Your Highness, we were beginning to think you would ignore us like your brother,” Roderigo exclaimed in a voice that was louder than necessary and I resisted the urge to punch him in his face.I nodded at the other wolves, their grim expressions doing nothing to calm the panic raging inside me.This was what I got for Anthony’s little freak show.The men’s words blurred to static in my ears before I picked up on one of the agitated wolf’s rants.“You saw his barbaric actions back in that square Michael, surely you can't expect us to keep quiet about someone as unhinged as your brother being the Alpha of this pack!” Roderigo the elder roared, rising to his feet with enough force that I feare
ELENA WOLFESeven nights. That was how long it had been since I'd seen either of the powerful Gotham Alphas. Either of my mates.The pain in my chest felt like a rock now, hard and unyielding, no matter how many oil massages the servants gave me.I had time to think about everything, how perfect our love was until Carla’s shocking announcement. Everyone had loved me, even the elders, but now that everyone knew the red-haired woman had been pregnant before me, the threads of power had shifted to her hands. Her fucking claws.“I'm sure they're just as worried about you as you are about them M’lady,” Emily offered with a hopeful voice as I paced the room, before pausing to scoff.My reflection in the mirror was regal. I should have been used to seeing myself now, as the new Luna of Gotham and yet, my breath still somehow managed to get lodged in my throat.Dark mascara lined my eyes, making the almond shape seem almost mournful. My big grey eyes stared back in horror, the hint of tears m
ELENA WOLFENancy Gotham’s narrow face seemed to pale with shock as silence hung between us. It was obvious that she hadn't expected me to scream back at her, and I jutted my chin stubbornly, glaring right back at her.A low chuckle escaped her bright red lips before she pushed into me, making me stumble back until my back slapped against the cold grey walls of the palace buildings.I felt trapped, like the walls in my head were closing in.“You must feel pretty big talking to me like that Elena, don't you?” Nancy Gotham hissed, but there was a menacing glint in her eyes now that made my stomach roll.I opened and closed my mouth wordlessly, unable to unhook the words from my throat when I caught Emily’s wide eyes watching me from the dark mouth of the corridor opposite us.The maid was in her black and white monochrome uniform with a silver tray balanced on one hip and a glazed look I couldn't place in her eyes before she strode towards us cautiously.“Just remember this won't last l
Anthony GothamEveryone wouldn't stop fucking talking to me.Was it too much for a man to ask for a little peace and quiet? I gripped the sides of my head, spitting into the porcelain bowl of my washroom as more knocks banged away on the gold double doors of my chambers.“Bloody hell, show yourself!” I roared, glaring at the uniformed guard who stood pale-faced as the double doors swung open.I recognized him as one of the chumps that guarded the gates and turned back to the mirror with a barely concealed sneer.My hazel eyes looked like dynamites in the shadowed room and my knuckles had turned white where I gripped the marbled vanity, waiting for the wolf to speak.“Alpha Michael requests your presence, Your Highness. He says it is a matter of utmost importance.” The guard stammered as I watched his face blanching from the mirror.There was a shadow of a dark beard on my jaw, a sign that I hadn't shaved in days. The sharp lines of my face and jaw made me look rugged. Like a wolf pir
Michael GothamSmoke curled in the air around us as I paused only feet away from my brother’s mountain frame.The air smelled slightly of sandalwood and rose trimmings from the bonfire at the center of the palace, drifting through to us by the chilly night breeze.Anthony’s almond-shaped eyes were dark with power and longing, and the sight of his need made something spiked lodge in my own throat.An owl booted somewhere in the distant pine trees on the perimeter of the palace and the uneasiness in my gut seemed to squelch in response.My voice took on a scratchy tone as I told Anthony all about Markov’s blackmail, watching his eyes flash with anger first, and then disdain before the expressionless mask settled back over his face.Things between us had become rough again after our mating night with Elena, after that bitch whore of his ruined everything.“It appears Klein Markov has gotten too big for his breeches,” Anthony murmured, his hazel-green eyes glazing over before they snapped
ELENA WOLFEMy heart was beating so loudly that I could scarcely hear anything above the wind buzzing like a thunderstorm in my ears.“Stay low! They're onto us! Eyes to the ground Elena!” Markov hissed at me, grey eyes flashing when he turned to me over his shoulder and my thighs flexed around them horse. Hugging the animal as low as I could go and trying to ignore the sharp bite of pain stabbing my belly.The scent of pine and wet earth filled my nose as our stolen horse powered through the trees like lightning and the enraged howl of the Gotham wolves faded into the distance.“Slow down Markov! Please! We're going to crash!” I yelled over the din of the wind roaring around us, my arms tightening around the hard V of the rogue’s midriff, but the horse seemed to move even faster!The asshole ignored me! I couldn't believe I was touching him, my chest mashed flat against his back until my skin tingled where we met.“Goddess please,” I croaked tearfully, my heart pounding as we sped th
ELENA WOLFEMy heart was beating so loudly that I could scarcely hear anything above the wind buzzing like a thunderstorm in my ears.“Stay low! They're onto us! Eyes to the ground Elena!” Markov hissed at me, grey eyes flashing when he turned to me over his shoulder and my thighs flexed around them horse. Hugging the animal as low as I could go and trying to ignore the sharp bite of pain stabbing my belly.The scent of pine and wet earth filled my nose as our stolen horse powered through the trees like lightning and the enraged howl of the Gotham wolves faded into the distance.“Slow down Markov! Please! We're going to crash!” I yelled over the din of the wind roaring around us, my arms tightening around the hard V of the rogue’s midriff, but the horse seemed to move even faster!The asshole ignored me! I couldn't believe I was touching him, my chest mashed flat against his back until my skin tingled where we met.“Goddess please,” I croaked tearfully, my heart pounding as we sped th
CARLA WINEHOUSEGotham palace was quieter than it had ever been when I stepped out of my chambers, where I had been hiding out away from the Alphas.That was the thing about doing something scandalous, the immediate need to take cover was a wise choice in Gotham if one didn’t want to lose their good head.I had felt the Alphas absence before I’d heard the great palace gates rocketing open and the stampede of horses storming away from the lot.“Hello?” I croaked tentatively, but only the distant sound of conversation reached my ears.My curly red hair felt heavy behind me as I swept toward the voices, sucking through arched entryways and paths until I saw the old Wueen sitting round a small white table with her posse of fans.I was over this shit. Panic wormed it’s way into my gut when I remembered Alfred’s threats. What would Alaric do to me when he realized I had failed the one simple task he had given me? To keep an eye on FUCKING ELENA.“What’s going on?” I whispered, feigning an
Queen Elena Gotham“Bloody hell, are they fucking trying to wake the dead?” The man’s voice in my ear growled and I tried to bite down on the laugh that bubbled up inside me.The noisy grind of saws and breaking concrete made me screw my eyes open with a satisfied yawn and my lips formed a smile at Michael’s husky voice.“Good morning my love-” Anthony growled before pressing his lips to my head, the amusement twinkling in his eyes as I blushed furiously, untangling my body from their twinned limbs.It had been almost three weeks since the war and the birth of our son, Aiden Gotham, and Carla’s daughter Yulga.Anthony and Michael had moved me fully into their grand chambers and Gotham’s rebuilding was slowly coming together, with double the size of the men and cannons we had before.“Your Highnesses! The royal mistress’ carriage is ready,” A guard’s voice boomed in the hallway and my shoulders tensed immediately as I sucked in a breath.Shit, I had almost forgotten we were supposed t
Michael GothamAdrenaline shot through my body like liquid dynamite and I knew deep inside me part of it had to be the curse working.It felt like a rift was opening in my head as my wolf shifted into place, my muscles bulging until there were plate-sized grooves in my shoulders and biceps before I charged at the flood of beasts, taking out a decent chunk of them by swinging my long sharp claws in a messy arc.“Who dares to invade Gotham?” I roared at the beast’s approaching and the frail line of guards between us with their shields up. Fuck, with most of our firepower soldiers injured I knew the string of guards would be no match for the colossal beasts that were pounding their way towards us with thick white drool dragging at the corners of their mouths.“Markov! Eyes on the gates! We need to stop that thing from getting any closer!” I thundered at the gaunt wolf who flashed his fangs in understanding, knocking down more the the beasts when they got too close.I flew at the beast a
ANTHONY GOTHAM“What the fuck was that?” Michael’s harsh voice rasped and I snapped my head up in time for a woman’s haunting scream echo through the dark woods again.The thick line of blood smeared around Michael’s jaw from the carcass he bit into looked garish with the silvery moonlight beating down on us between the thick pine trees.What the hell was any woman doing out here by this time?And why the hell did it sound so familiar? A bolt of unease rips through my gut when the woman’s screams comes again, closer...more desperate.My feet are moving before I can stop myself just as I hear Michael curse behind me before his heavy footfalls tear through the space.The sight of a large beast on top of the red-haired woman made a bellow break from my throat as I watched the Cove beast’s eyes snap up before he flashed his fangs at me and disappeared.Those eyes…shit! Alfred? “Are you okay Carla? Bloody hell, what the fuck were you thinking coming up here by this time?” I roared, cuppin
Carla WinehouseMy belly felt like a volcano pit about to erupt as I glared down at the dark-haired woman who watched me back with a stony expression on her face.“You are not allowed in my chambers, Carla Winehouse, how many times do I have to say it for it to get through to your thick skull-” Elena spat acidly, her bright grey eyes narrowing dangerously as I fought to keep the shock from showing on my face.My heart started its harsh mechanical grinding in my chest and it was all I could do to keep from leaping at her.Who the hell did she think she was?I stalked toward her slowly, waiting until I was only inches from her stupid perfect face to snap my claws around her neck, surprised when her hands shot up to squeeze my arms.“Just because you’ve been away for however long you have Elena, doesn't mean that anything’s changed in this palace,” I growled, tightening my claws around her neck before flicking her wrist away when she beat at my chest and shoved her into the wall.The rag
Michael GothamMy mouth tasted like a rat had curled up and died in it when I came to.“Michael? Can you hear me?” The rogue’s scratchy voice made me drop my fangs instinctively.Just how close was the motherfucker to me? Bloody hell if I didn't know any better I'd have sworn he had a crush on me or something!My eyes rolled around in my head before I dared to open them, the black pinhole of my vision slightly easing as I glanced around the dark room and realized I was hissing.What the hell was up with that?My veins felt like they were filled with molten lava and it was all I could do not to claw at the beautiful woman that strutted into the room only minutes after.“Could you get me more of this Markov? Please?” I whispered when he hesitated, still cradling Elena in my arms and watching his gaze flickered between the two of us before he snatched the blood bag from my hands, muttering curse words under his breath.“I'm not your fucking butler Gotham, get your own fucking blood next
ELENA GOTHAM“M-Michael?” I gasped breathlessly, inching hesitantly toward his cold face before I saw his lips twitch and I shot across the room like a freight train from hell.“Careful Elena! Heck! The baby!” Markov’s scathing hiss was quick behind me but I didn't care as I wrapped my hands around Michael’s hard body, marveling at how much bigger he had gotten.It was like he had changed overnight! “Oh my goodness! Freaking hell, you’re alive! You don't know how happy I am!” I managed to choke through the tears that were now streaming down my face.“I can see it,” Michael grunted and I pulled back to see the ghost of a smile on his face, noting how the dark circles around his eyes were gone.It felt too good to be true.“W-what herb is this? Did the nursemaids put you on some miracle moonshine or something? Heck, this feels just like one of Alaric’s experiments-” I chuckled unsurely now, my hands shaking on his chest before Michael’s hands circled mine, the sight of his black veins
ELENA GOTHAMThe soft chirping of the birds outside made a smile spread across my lips before I screwed my eyes open with a lazy yawn.The sun fell in yellow slants through the thick grey floor-length curtains and I allowed myself a contented squeal.My entire body felt pleasantly sore and I pressed my fingers to my lips as memories of Anthony and me last night flashed through my mind.I had never imagined my little seduction would work so well with a baby between us and my body throbbed as the memory of his need and longing washed over me again.I wasn't going to lose Anthony now or let that Carla wench play her silly little games in Gotham anymore.“Emily!” I screamed, yawning as I shuffled out of bed to splash cold water on my face, eyeing my straight black hair that parted around a slender oval face in the mirror.My breath caught in my throat when I saw how swollen my lips were from my husband’s kisses and heat fanned up my neck to my cheeks.The muted sounds of soldiers parading
ANTHONY GOTHAM“God I've missed you so fucking much-” I growled, groaning as pleasure shot through my body and goosebumps skittered over the bulk of my arms where I had pinned her hands against the wide wood bed frame.Elena’s porcelain face contorted in pleasure and pain as I nibbled at her lips, plunging deeper into her pussy and forcing back a shiver when she flexed around my cock.“I've missed you too Anthony…I thought…FUCK! I thought I'd never see you again-” My Queen panted, and I relished the way her breath caught in her throat when I rolled one pink rubbery nipple between my fingers, watching the way she arched her back into me.My entire body felt like it had gone up in flames and blood pounded in my ears as I plunged faster and faster between her splayed legs, allowing my eyes to squeeze shut as her moans grew louder and louder.I was almost sure the creak of the bed hitting the wall could be heard from a mile away as the sound of my balls hitting the soft round moons of her
ANTHONY GOTHAMI charged into the room faster than a freight train going off the rails when Elena’s scream tore through the palace.“What the hell?” Markov hissed, wide grey eyes swinging to face me before we both shot off.“Shit,” I hissed, my heart thumping with every step.Was Elena hurt? Was the palace under attack?! I felt my breath hitch in my throat so violently that nausea rolled through my body.Hurt and terror thrummed in my chest as I broke through the double doors, catching Elena just as she flew away from my brother’s pale body, her grey eyes wide with fear.“What the fuck is going on?” I roared, my voice harsher than I would have intended when the woman’s teary eyes met mine.“It's Michael…he…he-” Elena hiccuped, whipping her head from side to side before I caught her in my arms.I couldn't help the way my heartbeat spiked in my chest and held her in my arms reflexively. What the hell was she doing? I didn't like admitting that seeing her so heartbroken scared me, and c