Lucius povJust as the words escaped me, Eden fell asleep. She always felt weak and tired after we had sex, so the reaction was expected. I quickly grabbed the blankets from the drawers, wrapped her in and carefully placed her on the sofa. Now, I had up to fifteen minutes until she would wake up and demand for answers. First, I found the spare set of clothes I always kept in my office, got dressed and picked up the pieces of clothing that I destroyed earlier. Then, I grabbed my phone and entered the bathroom, so I wouldn’t disturb Eden. The last thing I needed was to wake her up and let her hear me, opening yet another can on worms. After tapping on the contact, I brought my phone to my ear and opened the faucet of the sink - just in case. For as long as I wasn’t completely sure about a few details, I didn’t want to bring them up with my mates. Eden and Titus probably thought the complete opposite, but I wasn’t exactly hiding stuff. Rather investigating details until I could voic
Eden povSometimes, I thought that hate was a word, too powerful to use. That feeling of the raging inferno burning within one had to be an exaggeration, not an actual feeling. But now, facing my mate, I realized just how true it was. Nothing could compare to what I felt inside as I listened to Lucius. I wasn’t angry at him. I didn’t want to force the rage out of him either since he wasn’t to be blamed for what was happening. My step-mother and her daughter, however, yes, I hated them both. With passion. It was one thing to despise and threaten me, but to go after my mates as they did was below them. Lucius held breath as he waited for an answer. I didn’t move, didn’t let my emotions give out how I felt. This was my battle, not theirs, and hopefully, Lucius and Titus would understand it. Slowly, I rose from my seat and nodded at him. Lucius reached out for me and tried to grab me, but I stepped aside. “Love, I know this has to be difficult for you, but please listen to me. Plea
Titus povMagus was the man. Seriously, the fighting spirit that tiny crotch goblin had in him was admirable. The moment he woke up, he actually had the gall to accuse me of crimes I hadn’t committed. First, he claimed I had eaten Eden, and then, he got sad because he thought I had stabbed his mommy. I fought to hold back the laughter, which for the record was extremely hard, because once the kid explained why he thought I had stabbed her - I almost lost it. Magnus had overheard me telling Eden how much I wanted to show her my sword and the things I wanted to do to her using the said sword. So much for trying to beat around the bush so the kid wouldn’t find out what sex was too early in his life, eh? Once I managed to calm the little dude down, obviously after a few of his attempts to punch me and call me the ‘bad dad’, I left him with the maids and headed downstairs. If anything, I needed a drink and Eden. She was long overdue for some dick therapy which was something I was too
Lucius povHow did I manage to mess everything up like this? Just as I barely made things up with Eden, everything with Titus went downhill. The worst part was watching the tears that strained his cheeks and the pain in his eyes. I was hurting my mate, my best friend, the one person I could trust in the whole world, and I didn’t even see it. When did I become so selfish to think of my needs above everyone’s else’s?Since when I thought I could put my needs and struggles above those of my mates? I seriously mistreated them both without seeing how it happened. My heart broke, it shattered to pieces as Titus’ words echoed in my mind. Was he seriously considering rejecting me? After the suffering that came with his first mate, would he really do it? “Stop acting like you’re above everyone, Lucius. He’s hurt. Fucking clearly. Don’t you see how your attempt to ‘protect’ them did nothing but the opposite? I tried to warn you, but you never listen. Our mates don't want to feel like they’r
Eden povKanox led me while I zoned out during our run towards the last remains of my past. I wanted to close that chapter and lock it for good just as much as the monster within me craved blood. “I eat them, right? Can I eat them? I’ve been craving flesh for centuries, but held back and stuck to blood, but I want flesh. Eden, can I eat them?” He repeated the questions over and over again. Up to this point, I had thought he was a vampire. Well, that we were? But now, I started doubting my own beliefs because of the neverending questions. “Kanox, who are you? Who are we?” I finally asked, unable to settle for more assumptions my mind could create. “A hybrid,” he replied smugly. I rolled my eyes at the statement. That much I already knew, but it was too little of the information I was actually seeking. He couldn’t seriously think I would let this go without getting answers. “A little more details about your statement wouldn’t hurt anyone, don’t you think so?” Kanox became so sile
Titus povLeaving Lucius behind felt like a curse and blessing at the same time. I needed to stay away for a little, but I also desperately wanted to stay near him. I was hurt, but even despite that, I hated seeing pain flash in his eyes. I hated watching him break and drop to his knees, begging for forgiveness. And even more, I hated how he forgot who he was. A King. No matter how much the remark might have hurt me, Lucius was our King and I wouldn’t forgive myself if he forgot that because of me. But thankfully, he wasn’t alone. The old man was near, and I knew he would distract Lucius, or if worse came to happen, talk him out of doing something absolutely stupid. “I think we need to find Eden,” Leo muttered as I wandered the forest. “Sure thing, smartass, as soon as our all-mighty mate decides that telling the truth is better than keeping secrets. Don’t tell me you found a way to escape my body while we had that conversation with Lucius,” I snapped at him. Leo didn’t deserve
Titus povXabat was bloody right and although I appreciated the damn heads-up, I also hated him just for the sole fact that he was right. Shifting hurt like a bitch. I had shifted alongside Leo millions of times already and at this point, turning into a wolf never hurt. But now that both of us were different, more like our mate than ourselves, each time we shifted felt like the first time. Lucius claimed it would get easier the more we do, but for fuck’s sake, I wanted the process to feel a little less than my balls were getting torn off than it did now. Every damn bone that broke - I felt it. I felt how our damn skull turned into one that reminded me of Xabat's ugly muzzle too. “Pain or not, you have no right to offend mate, Titus. Shame on you! Out of them both, Xabat is the nicest one!” Leo snapped at me, but I dismissed his words. This wasn’t a moment for us to argue about who was better than the rest. We had to focus on shifting, surviving the fucking process, and then, we h
Eden povLeaving my mates behind didn’t go how I planned it initially. Both were supposed to stay at the castle and babysit Magnus. Knowing how overprotective of him Titus and Lucius were, I was sure our boy was with someone we could trust, so at least I didn’t have to worry about that. It felt as if I had gotten one weight off my shoulders and a new one replaced it. Now, I knew I couldn’t feel at ease until I dealt with the threat and returned to my mates. I needed them both to be safe. I needed them to be careful, not act like reckless little children who loved to get their asses in trouble. Giants looked scary and dangerous, so I hoped those two wouldn’t get hurt. I had no idea how those creatures acted and operated, but I was genuinely surprised when I realized that giants didn’t notice me sneaking past them. Perhaps a part of me was sure they would notice… And weirdly enough, all of a sudden, after all the endless lectures, Kanox had nothing to say. My senses were going th
Eden povI was beyond nervous as I tried to stop my hands from shaking while cutting up the vegetables. I hadn’t had enough time to figure out how to come clean with my family, but this really felt like the right time to do that. Lucius and Titus were probably already playing their guessing game about whatever they had done wrong and I wouldn’t disturb them doing that. Honestly, both of them have been acting like two hormonal teenagers these days, so they deserved a little adult worthy stress. As some of the kitchen ladies joined me and started up the usual conversations, I felt more at ease. However, every time when I glanced at the clock and saw the dinner time nearing, a new wave of unease surged through me. “Are you planning to prepare some desserts for little Magnus, my Queen?” Mayra asked, flashing me her usual bright smile. I hummed, thinking if sugar was a good idea right before bedtime. But then again, this dinner had to resemble sort of a joyful moment, so maybe it wou
§Three months after the wedding.§Titus povEden was officially ours and no one could do shit about it. Our journey had been nothing less than a deadly fucking rollercoaster ride, but the outcome was so worth it. Looking back at how things went, personally I went from thinking I wouldn’t find a mate, to finding one and being rejected, and finally, to finding out that my best friend and the woman I had grown extremely protective of were my own ‘it’. But best of all, I didn’t get only them. With them both came a family I didn’t dare to dream of and an awesome son. I didn’t tell Lucius and Eden, but if I had to choose, I would always choose Magnus. The little dude was awesome. At least sometimes he was.And now, while Eden and Lucius were busy running around the castle and fucking on top of every surface they could find, my little man Magnus and I were nearly done with building the most badass lego set ever. Well, we would be done with it ages ago if the little shit wouldn’t accuse m
Eden povThe next moment, Titus shoved me on the bed. Both my amazing mates, now husbands, didn’t return the favor they did when they were undressing me. Instead, they took off their clothes torturously slowly. Piece by piece, they dropped everything next to their feet and grinned at me like lunatics.Rolling my eyes, I groaned and turned to my side to mumble, “since you two are taking ages to undress, I might as well take a nap while you’re at it.” I knew I was playing with fire, but what was life without some spark in it? It didn’t take much time for both of them to grab my ankles and pull me to the end of the bed. Lucius instantly dropped to his knees and spread my legs. The moment his tongue ran between my folds, Titus’ lips captured mine in a passionate kiss. All of my moans were muffled and silenced by his tongue, tasing me and exploring every bit of my mouth. When Lucius slid his tongue lower, I bit Titus’ lip to break the kiss. “What?” He asked, breathless. “What is Luc
Eden povWith Richard and Magnus by my sides, I felt at ease. The door opened and the music started. As soon as we stepped on the beautiful white carpet laid down the aisle, Lucius and Titus turned their heads to look in our direction. The moment their eyes set on me, blinding smiles spread across their lips. I had never thought about my wedding day, but I never imagined that my husband-to-be would cry seeing me. In reality, I had two men who were ready to die for me, and both had tears in their eyes. As I slowly walked down the aisle, I couldn’t tear my eyes away from them. Both were wearing perfectly tailored suits, a rose in their pockets. And best of all, they were holding each other’s hand. When I finally reached them, Richard squeezed my hand, whispered, “I’m so proud of you,” and then held my wrist to offer my hand to Lucius. Magnus did the same, but he whispered that I looked beautiful and he would punch his dad’s asses if they hurt me. Richard and Magnus took their assi
Eden pov A week had passed since we returned home, like one, united family, better than ever. Lucius made it his life goal to ensure that my old pack had everything under control. As it turned out, the old Alpha was a liar, not a man of honor. He faked his disease to get rid of the responsibilities of leading a pack and while everyone worried about his health, the old Alpha lived a life of luxury. That, of course, was sponsored by the wealth left to me by my mother as well. Recently, the new Alpha and his Luna found out that the pack was nowhere near struggling financially even without my money. They had loads of cash hidden all over the place and multiple incoming money streams. We all agreed that it had to be the plan of the old Alpha and my step-mother. They had to have been planning to save up as much as they could, bleed the pack dry and take off. But as for us, our life was great. My mates were better than ever, Richard took it upon himself to bond with our son and b
Eden pov This was one of those moments when I really needed Kanox. I needed his advice or at least to hear his voice. While I had no idea what I was supposed to do, he would definitely have the answer. My eyes focused on the sick creature, wearing someone’s else’s skin as if that was no big deal. He looked human, but didn’t smell like one. Honestly, if he were to walk among other humans, I had little to no hope that anyone around him would understand that he was a sick, sinister creature, not one of their own. When he stepped so close I could smell a hint of sulfur on him, I realized he wasn’t just another supernatural. This was the first time I caught on the smell as well. “Will you first tell me the full story about my parents?” Clearly, he saw through me. I wanted to know, yes, but I also was using the question to stall, to win some time for my mates. “Of course, anything for you,” it said, grinning. I gulped, growing more nervous with every second that passed, but
Titus povI had no idea how Lucius felt about this, but what I found extremely fascinating was how the old man spoke about Eden. He sounded amazed and scared shitless at the same time. Sure, I wasn’t the best person to judge one’s character without massive amounts of information, but I could have sworn that he was just as clueless about what this ‘special’ trait was as we were. “And?” Lucius broke the silence, urging the old man to tell us more. The grunt that left him clearly was a proof of his unwillingness to tell us more, not that Lucius cared anyway. “Richard, we are done playing games. It is our mate you are talking about, Titus and I deserve to know what’s so special about Eden and exactly why that creature is after her.” My eyes darted between them two as I imagined an intense tennis match. The ball went from one side of the court to the other, never reaching the ground or the white lines surrounding them. At this rate, this imaginary match could go on for ages. “There a
Lucius pov“Where?” I growled the word as I stomped to him, grabbed his throat and squeezed it until I cut off his air supply. I trusted this fool. I trusted him with the safety of my mate and this is how it came out? He ran like a bloody coward while our mate was taken by some mad lunatic and brought Goddess knew where? Richard’s hands grabbed mine as he struggled to get out of my hold, but I had none of it. Whatever would happen next was out of my control - this time, I would allow Xabat take the fucking thing he loved almost as much as he loved our mates. Richard’s spine. Titus rushed to my side and carefully placed his hand on my shoulder. “Xabat, babe, let him go. Trust me, we need him alive. It wasn’t his fault. Don’t make this harder than it already is. Listen to what the old man has to say, maybe he has ideas where that fuckhead took Eden. We need the old man.” Honestly, I wouldn’t have released Richard. Ever. He had to pay for his carelessness and lack of attempts to save
Eden povMy eyebrows furrowed in confusion. I understood that this thing was on some weird quest because of my late mother, but why was her blood so damn important? While I was busy trying to figure it out, the creature snapped his fingers and suddenly, my eyes opened with ease. The weight was gone and nothing held me down, except for the restraints on my legs. “See, it wasn't so hard, was it?” It mocked me.My eyes scanned the dark room until they set on the black blob of nothingness in the furthest corner. I might be freaking dreaming because I could have sworn the thing was grinning at me. It had no mouth, no eyes, no limbs - nothing. And yet, I could feel his eyes on me and see the non-existent grin across the lips. “Do not worry, my lovely. I shall help you see me in a better light soon. You see, I have brought a friend with me. Trust me, you’ll love him. I chose him to fit your liking. I told you that I’ve been watching, haven’t I?” With that being said, the thing disappear