Serenity’s POVThe knocking on the door, followed by, “Gavin, I know you’re delaying Serenity from getting ready on time.” It made me hurry to my feet as I shot Gavin an embarrassed look, who was not laughing.“What’s funny? Oh God! Your mum must have heard us at it.” I bit my lower lip in frustration. “Why did you have to make me scream?”“You asked for it.” Gavin teased me, but I didn’t find it funny. He seemed over the moon to have elicited such a response from me.“How do I get out of this room, knowing your mum would be looking at me somehow?” I asked no one in particular, frantically looking for my dress. But then again, it looked like I’d need another shower.“Relax, okay. This room is soundproof.” He replied, still laughing.“Are you sure? Because she heard you the last time you replied that we were awake.” I doubted he was being serious.“Yes, I’m sure, my lady. I had mind-linked my mum while also speaking out aloud.”That convinced me, and I eased a bit - finally, I could la
Serenity’s POVWhen I saw my mother, I got teary and ran into her embrace. She understood how I felt more than anyone; only her comfort could encourage me further. As she hugged me, she held on tight and didn’t utter a word. That hug told me everything I wanted to hear, and I shed more tears.A cough lit behind me, and I heard Luna Bella say: “Bentley, I think we might need to give them privacy.” “But Alpha Gavin said…” Bentley began to speak, but Luna Bella cut him short.“Bentley, your sister is with her adoptive mother. I think it’s fine we let them be. They must have a lot to get off their chest. And they are holding back only because we are here.”Her ability to read the room surfaced, and I couldn’t be more grateful.With Bentley hardly allowing me out of my sight, I began to feel conscious and caged.I know he’d listen to his mother because he is not Brady.With Brady, it was his mum who obeyed him.Bentley did as he was told, giving me an assuring look that he’d show up if I
Serenity’s POV My mother got up and tried to loop her hands around mine, but I pulled away. “You are complicating matters by telling me to return to Brady.”“How am I complicating matters? It’s not like you’ve sworn allegiance to Yellow Gem yet.” My mother was right, though. I had no marital ties here in Yellow Gem and could return.“I will soon do that, Mother. The custom says I must be wed as Luna before I can pledge allegiance. Our wedding is around the corner,” I imagined.“Oh. Has he proposed?” My mother knew better than to mock me.I swallowed. “Soon.”My mother gave a quirky laughter.“He is waiting for me to be ready., I added that I was defending Alpha Gavin’s cause.“And when will you be ready? No, scrap that. Why are you not ready? Isn’t it because a part of you wants Brady?” She tugged at my heartstrings.“A part of me wants Alpha Gavin, too.” She knew that already.“You can’t marry both men. You have to make a choice. I’m here to help you make a better choice.” I sensed
Serenity’s POVI followed Bentley out of the study room and down the staircase to what looked like a library. He quickly shut the door behind us, and I turned to ask, “Is everything okay?”Bentley shook his head at me, and I knew something bothered him.“Why did you drag me out here suddenly?”“Serenity, Alpha Gavin gave me an assignment - to keep watch over you. He knew I was the best safety net for you as your brother. But to do that, I can’t let you out of my sight.” Bentley relays what I already know.I chuckled. “Bentley, I was with my mother in a closed room near where you stood. I’m safe. Are there haunted rogues that appear through walls now?” I became sarcastic but told him the truth. You need to take it easy. We are in a safe house with five-star security. I’m sure you checked in to make sure. So nothing poses a threat.”“I don’t trust him,” Bentley said as he peered through the window.“Who are you talking about?” I asked Bentley as I moved to his side to see what he was lo
Serenity’s POVBentley agreed to stay aside. As I entered the massage room, I shut it behind me. Locking it was necessary since there was another doorway for the masseuse to enter. If there was a slight emergency, I had no doubt Bentley could plough the door open with the help of his wolf.Quickly, I undressed and lay on the massage stretcher, covering myself with an extra towel as I waited for the masseuse to enter the room. The smell of baobab oil mixed with flaxseed oil soothed my senses. I began to feel relaxed on the bed even though no hands had touched me yet. Soothing music played from the stereo was just the right occasion for a naughty act. I closed my eyes in fantasy - forgetting all that bothered me.I’d enjoy all of this and leave no crumbs.The adjoining door cracking open alerted me that the masseuse had entered the room, so I remained still on the bed - with my eyes closed in a daydream. My mind plunged into a relaxing state as warm oil dripped onto my back. My bare fl
Serenity’s POVDusk came, dinner was devoured, and I excused myself from the table, unable to eat much in anticipation of Brady’s visit.My stomach rumbled in excitement, not from food upset.I found myself over the moon.I was excited to see him once again.Perhaps I could get closure…Okay, I need to stop lying to myself.My emotions are all over the place after I fell for two men—one by fate and the other by choice.Bentley had escorted me to my room. After his scrutiny checks, he pecked me goodnight and left.I was grateful to hear his footsteps down the hallway, meaning he wouldn’t guard my door.He needed all the sleep he could get.I’ve never seen a Gamma so uptight and untrustworthy. He constantly checks his back.And tomorrow would be another police duty.The luggage rested on the floor beside my bed, and I opened it to find my travelwear and skincare products. As I arranged my things in the wardrobe, my eyes darted to the window and remembered what Brady had told me to do. Mo
Brady’s POVI was happy to learn that our mate bond was still alive. I had been afraid it would be one-sided. Seeing how she reacted to my touch gave me hope that I could get her back from Alpha Gavin. I knew what to do to make this happen. First, those rogues would be haunted down and killed. Those rogues that had threatened her life and threatened our mate bond. They had made it possible for Alpha Gavin to steal her from me. There was no turning back now - especially if I needed to recover what was mine.And tonight, I would try even harder—make her see reasons to choose me over Alpha Gavin. I’d need time to go after the rouges, but I needed to assure her that they would no longer be a threat—that I’d euthanise them. I knew she was safest with Alpha Gavin, but that didn’t make me comfortable. Alpha Gavin could make any woman fall for him and make it hard for Serenity to wait for me. As I got closer to the woods that surrounded the house where she lodged, pain engulfed my senses, and
Serenity’s POVCreeping into bed feeling spent from Alpha Gavin’s ministrations, I curl myself under the oversized duvet, mewling to thoughts of Alpha Gavin.A piece of me feels guilt. Being torn between two men does that, you.Lost in what is right and wrong, I feel broken. Some of me blame Brady, but I know I got too attached to Alpha Gavin early on.Lottie had a role in this, too.Brady had allowed himself to be used by Lottie to hurt me time and time again in the past.No doubt I had strong feelings for Alpha Gavin. A part of me wanted him because we were kindled mates, having understood what it means to lose a mate - one to murder and the other to circumstances. Even though Alpha Gavin had left me undone, I still left the window unlocked for Brady to come over. How naught could I be?I feel selfish right now.If I ever needed to see Brady, it had to be now.I would need to find out which man was right for me, even if it means seeing them both constantly to make a decision.I wa
Serenity’s P.O.V.Who would have thought that our last-minute enemy victim would be Bentley - my sweet and loving brother who could not hurt a fly except for justice?What Lucho's bastardity had caused him! What his craziness had cursed us!By now, he was walking towards me, glinting in his eye like he wouldn't hurt me.But soon, his eye colour changed to a deeper orange, and he lifted me above his shoulders - wanting to strike me against the floor."No!" Alpha Cruz aimed for his leg, which caused him to lose balance.I fell with a terrible pain to my ache.With no time to waste, Alpha Cruz landed on me.Bentley picked him up instead, and just when he was about to throw him against the wall, someone shot a poisoned dart at Bentley's carotid sheath on his neck. That meant instantaneous death.I quickly got up, recovering from the shock so Bentley wouldn't fall atop me.Just like that, the bottle-weary war had ended with a poisoned dart.But who had shot it?It never even occurred to m
Serenity's P.O.V.To my shock, Alpha Gavin and his parents had come - alongside Penn and Claudia.“Lucho bastard, you die today!” Alpha Atticus roared at him in his command Alpha tone.Lucho grinned. "I see the whole crew came." "We have heard enough of your tyranny. Enough is enough!" Luna Bella bellowed."Serenity, I'm sorry for ruining your wedding - which gave this bastard the guts to kidnap you…""This is not the time for an apology, Penn!" Claudia whispered, but I could hear her coughing. Claudia then continued, "This is just the right time to finish off this bastard scientist and his psychopath," she said, pointing at Vino.Like the psychopaths they were, Lucho and Vino roared in laughter, tears spilling from the corner of their eyes."But if this is of any comfort, Penn rejected Alpha Gavin." Claudia chipped.At this moment, I couldn't be angry with Penn and Gavin.I was more than glad they had come to the rescue. A greater comfort would be to revive my brother…Even at that,
Serenity's P.O.V.Lucho was still trying to put his words together when a soft knock could be heard on the door.Expecting it to be one of his men, Lucho flung back on his shirt and beckoned on his standing guard to open the door.I had just noticed a third party in that room.He had stood like a silent shadow at the far end of the library corridor - right in Lucho's room.Maybe if I had seen him earlier, I'd have known he wouldn't try making love to me in the presence of his men.Once the door opened, we both were surprised to see who was at the door."Who had let you in without my consent?" Lucho's voice became cold, and his stern gaze could almost command submission from any Alpha except Vino.Alpha Vino - a vile snake.Neither here nor there.He moved like the wind.One couldn't decipher whose side he was on.Rumour had it that he was the only Alpha that made Lucho on edge."I'm here to present you a gift." Alpha Vino said."And what could that be?" He asked, still maintaining a fr
Serenity's POVI woke up in a cosy bed full of sunlight.Immediately, I jerked up from sleep when I saw Lucho lying by my side. "What are you doing here?" I asked him, suddenly noticing I had a new change of clothes."I should be asking you." He retorted. "You sure sleep like a baby." He rather commented."Where is my brother?" "Relax. He is with my cousin right now." He replied, and I eased, but not completely."And what would your cousin do to him?" I became afraid. "Hope you're not going to hurt him." Rather than answer, he got up from the bed and walked over to me. "That depends on your behaviour tonight." He leaned close to my ears, and I tried to move, but he gripped my arms in a loving embrace. "And not just tonight. Always."I gulped while he studied my countenance. "Relax. I've not had a woman in this room for donkey years. Ever since your brother killed my beloved. You look so much like her. And now, I've taken an interest in you. For that, I won’t hurt you. But you mustn
Serenity's POVI had only heard that Lucho was a mad scientist, but I didn't know the extent to which his experiments had gone until I saw something that looked like a giant bird. It mimicked an aeroplane, but it wasn't one.I was too stunned to speak.I was hoping he'd at least shove me inside. Only to see his hands stretched gently to take mine."Come in. I promise I won't hurt you." His voice contrasted with the negative things I'd heard about him. At this moment, he didn't seem evil."I don't want to go with you." I put up a defiant tone. Not so defiant, though.I tried as much as possible to hide my shaky tone."That is not your choice to make. You must come with me if you want the people you love alive." His tone remained gentle, but a rising firmness rose beneath it.I had better not provoke him."What would you do with me? What do you want? Why are you attacking us?" I had a lot of questions for him.I didn't think he'd answer them, but then, I was desperate."Alpha Gavin bro
Serenity's P.O.V.How could he show up when his life was forfeit?What if Alpha Gavin saw him?Why did he have to stir up trouble again?I'm wedding today. He should be far from me if he wants my happiness indeed. Is he here to wreck my wedding? Because that will not work.I became a bit agitated, but I did not let it show. He walked up to me smiling, stretching out a hand. I let him. This would be the last time he would be too close for comfort."You look stunning and peaceful," he complimented me, and I didn't know how to reply, so I just looked at him."I have known you for ages, Serenity. First, as my adopted sister. And then my fated mate. We've been through a lot. You wanted to give us a chance, but I realised it was too late. It's my cross to carry for life, but I'm glad the goddess had favoured you and did not leave you as I did. Alpha Gavin is a great guy, and he loves you to boot. I want you to know that you have my blessing as someone who was once a brother, Serenity. We m
Serenity's P.O.V.Penn readjusted on her seat and continued. "Dick assassination is slang for feasting on his dick like a beastly whore. You feast on him so well that he feels like his soul is leaving his body.""Oh, I see. Make his soul leave his body each time he craves intimacy." I took a quick mental note."This is when you rock your man's dick shamelessly and constantly bring him on edge - not allowing him to release until you permit him. Let me tell you how to edge a man. There are different ways to do that. Including how to use your thumb and forefinger. Are you ready?" Penn asked, and I hurriedly nodded in response. "Get him close to cumming, then squeeze the area between his balls and anus while talking dirty. Then, allow him to rest for at least 1 minu
Serenity's P.O.V."And made me orgasm countless times. He takes his time in bed. But he knows how to discipline me when the occasion calls for it." I told her. I was getting aroused talking about it. But Penn was just getting started."I'm glad you got some good dick. That's a man right there! This night - it'd be your turn to ride him and fuck his brains out. Don't go easy on him…"She started to give advice, and I had to raise my hands to stop her. "Penn, thanks for the jewellery, but we must listen now. Two hours is up…"Instead, Penn cut in, forcing me to sit. "Before we head out, let me coach you a little. You know I'm an expert in this field. I could teach you a lot. Just because a man has fucked you
Serenity's P.O.V.We arrived there, and our attendants were waiting to take Luna Bella's order.Epsom salt, mirrors, and scented oils - all sorts of beauty treats. I knew it would take a while to get me washed up.An omega gave me a special herbal paste on my gum and tongue.After brushing, my teeth got cleaner and whiter than usual.It was beautiful, and I had to ask what was in the herbal paste.I was told it was a mixture of clove, pink salt, cardamom, cinnamon, parasite flusher, and turmeric powder, among other things.I promised myself that I would make it a habit to use thi