EveThe air thickened with desire as I untied the silk sash of my night robe, letting it fall to the floor, leaving me completely exposed to Axel's hungry gaze. Every inch of my body was on display, a tantalizing invitation that Axel couldn't resist.My heart pounded in my chest. I knew what I wanted and I knew Axel desired me just as much. He stood at the doorway, his eyes locked on my naked form. He seemed captivated by the way my breasts rose and fell with each breath, a clear sign of my arousal. He took a step forward, his gaze never leaving my body, and my breath caught in my throat."You're stunning," Axel whispered. "I've been dreaming of this moment."I smiled, a mix of shyness and boldness flashing across my face. "Then don't just stand there. Come and take what you want."He needed no further encouragement. He closed the gap between us. He reached out, gently cupping my cheek, and pulled me into a kiss. Our lips met passionately, tongues entwining as if we were starving for
Morning came, but it didn’t bring relief. I cracked my eyes open, and my chest pressed deeper into the mattress as if it could swallow me whole.Waking up meant acknowledging reality, which was a cold, merciless thing. Last night had been an agonizing kind of heartbreak. Maya was satisfied, purring in contentment after finally being fucked by our mate—but I felt empty.Raw. Drained. Wounded.And this morning felt worse.The crushing weight of knowing exactly where I stood.I blinked at the ceiling, staring blankly before rolling onto my side. Axel’s delicious scent still lingered on my pillow. At least that meant it wasn’t a horrifying nightmare.He had been here. He had touched me. And I had let him.Thinking about it now made the humiliation double.Letting myself hope had been my first mistake. Now, I was paying for it.The general bell rang through the castle. I rolled my eyes and ignored it. Axel could starve for all I cared.Let him order someone else to make his damn breakfast.
Eve Suffocation clawed at my throat, and my body sat rigid in the passenger seat as nausea rolled through me. It wasn’t just discomfort, I needed to throw up.The sensation twisted in my gut, making me feel like I was losing control over my own body.Then Shahar leaned forward, attempting to kiss me again. Maya grew disgusted and furious, resisting every second of this.My breathing grew shallow as I tried to focus on anything else but the kiss.It didn’t help.His fingers grazed my neck again, and a violent nausea churned in my stomach. I swallowed hard, forcing myself to stay still and keep up the act.I couldn’t just bolt out of the car—not without making things worse.The nausea hit me again. My vision blurred. I couldn’t hold it in anymore.No matter how polite I tried to seem, I threw the door open, stumbling out and rushing toward the side of the road.I barely made it to a decorative ledge, where a gutter ran alongside the pavement, before vomiting hard.The force of it left
AxelI buried myself in more work, my pen scratching against the paper as I signed document after document. I drowned myself in kingdom matters, treaties, trade negotiations—Anything to keep my mind off her.But, of course, the universe had other plans. When I raised my head, my heart stuttered. Because she was standing right there.Beyond the threshold of my study, dressed in her nightwear, standing like an apparition—like a dream slipping through my fingers.Something was off.I could feel it.But still, I just sat there, watching her.Taking her in.She didn’t move or speak.And me, for all my control and discipline, felt the pleasurable waves of desire stir violently."Did you miss your way, or are you sleepwalking?"I drawled, my voice low, taunting."Or maybe I’m really so irresistible that you couldn’t last a few days without me?"She didn’t answer.My amusement faded.Giving way to concern.She was off.Realizing what I was doing, I reached out to her, tilting her chin—The m
Eve That night in the study had been the beginning of something reckless. I was torn between unease and arousal.But with Axel, all reason fled, leaving only the madness of desire. I needed him all the time. Round the clock.My mind should have resisted, but my body always betrayed me. Every time I saw him, I felt that heat. That freaking pull. That ache.He set fire to me, arousing every sense and thought. We were tangled in a mess of heat and desperation.It was wrong and yet inevitable.We never talked about it. Never acknowledged what it meant. Because that would make it real.So we continued meeting over and over.In the hidden parts of the castle, in the dead of night, in the woods, in his study, sometimes, in my room.My mind never questioned the insanity because Axel would still marry Nina. I was still dating Shahar.It didn’t stop either of us.The revenge plan was still on. I wasn’t trying to change the future. I was ignoring it and letting this affair run through us, consu
EveI stood at the Lycan train station, my eyes scanning the crowd for Crystal. Then I saw her, stepping off the train. Dressed in a dark coat, her red hair caught the light, making her impossible to miss.My heart tightened. This wasn’t just a visit. This wasn’t a simple reunion. This felt like judgment day.Crystal was here for one reason—revenge. And once she set her mind on something, once she decided that revenge was the answer, there was no stopping her. I had seen it before.As much as that terrified me, as much as I wanted to delay the inevitable, I rushed forward—and hugged her.Villain Era, Activated."Isn't it wild that my best friend is now a full-fledged villain?" I teased, trying to lighten the air.Crystal arched a well-lined brow. "Villain?"I lowered my voice dramatically. "Yes. A full-on, cloak-wearing, curse-muttering, soul-harvesting witch who has come to claim Axel’s life."She snorted. "Oh, I’m not just harvesting, sweetheart. I’m going to boil him, roast him, an
I stood with my fingers tapping idly against the armrest of my chair, watching as Shahar beat the hell out of two warriors. He was enraged, his fury barely contained as his fists connected with flesh, each strike carrying the weight of unspoken frustration. The warriors had barely lifted their arms in defense, but Shahar didn’t care—he wanted them to feel his wrath.Rumors of my inability to shift—or my problem with my wolf—were spreading like wildfire, slithering through the halls and streets like a disease. It had taken root, infecting conversations, making people whisper behind my back. Why has no one ever seen the King’s wolf? The question was everywhere.And it was true.Lycans shift in battle, but I fought like a man. It should have bothered me more than it did, considering my strength was my reputation, and doubt was a deadly poison that could rot the foundation of my throne. But I didn’t care. Not in the way they wanted me to. Let them talk, let them whisper, let them fill the
Eve The door shut, and the sound sealed us into a boundary I was happily willing to cross but also afraid of, because I didn't have the willpower to step away from it. Axel watched me silently, waiting for my reaction. My stomach clenched as desire filled my body."Let go of me," I said, taking his hands off my waist.He did, surprisingly, but did not take a step back."You're absolutely certain that your future cannot be dictated by me?" he asked, making a vague gesture in the air."That's what I said," I repeated.He tilted his head and then laughed. It was a dry one."That's interesting," he mused. "Because I have a feeling that you might try to run away from me but end up coming right back.""Or, who knows? You might be two-timing, acting like a loving wife to Shahar while sneaking away for a good fuck.”My mouth gaped. "You're delusional."He burst into laughter. It was crazy how much his laughter unsettled me. So very much. So pleasurable."Shahar is your friend. How can you do
EveThe lack of light made it impossible to tell day from night. The shackles that bound my wrists bit into my skin, and I trembled as the door creaked open for another round of weeping. They struck me with leather-strapped clubs, and my screams were muffled by the cloth gag jammed between my teeth.Traitor.Dirty little werewolf.Slut.They flogged me while demeaning me with every word. Each blow left bruises shaped like knuckles across my back and arms. My gown hung in tatters as the whip cracked through the air and kissed my skin, searing ribbons of flesh.But I was grateful—because I had heard worse. From the neighboring cell came the moans of a man they had mutilated, his tongue cut out.Once finished with me, they walked away, and the clang of the iron door made me scream.The only light came from a porthole high above—too small to see the sky. My fingers found the stone walls, slick with slime and my own blood.A wooden bowl of unidentifiable gruel was shoved under the door. I
Axel My long journey was full of trials and haunting stillness, felt like a pointless march into madness. I stopped at the place where all vehicles were forbidden. From there, I began to walk. Each step dragged on, slow and heavy. Shifting into my wolf was not allowed—though not like I could even do that anymore. I carried my luggage by hand, water sloshing inside the pouch, and a few folded bills. My tunic’s hood shielded my face as I pressed forward, alone. The guards had been forbidden to accompany me. This pilgrimage demanded isolation.The first village I reached resembled a painting from a child’s sketchbook—mud huts with intact thatched roofs, placed too neatly, too still. Strangely, every window had black cloth nailed across it. The smell of rot and stagnant water rolled through the air like a fog. A woman pounded millet beside a well, and I called to her. She didn’t turn. A man leaning against a goat pen chewed without blinking. No one spoke. My voice echoed back like it ha
EveA relaxed smile crossed my face as I headed to Axel's closet suites which could be best described as a private showroom than any ordinary wardrobe. He had been in a hurry to pack and had made a mess of the place. It wasn't that messy, but I was bored. It had been more than a day since he travelled, and since I had no reason to be cooking and preparing recipes, I needed something to keep my mind busy.My ga scanned rows of drawers, racks, shelving units, and a relaxed smile crossed my face when I stared at his custom boot trunks. Everything about him was powerful. I began to unfold garments from his set of leather suitcases lying open on a velvet bench and separated his regalia from his casual wears and his battle dress uniforms. I was organizing his cufflinks and brooches when I remembered my ordeal with Crystal and Shahar.Crystal had called back after Gaia left, panicking."He's going to suspect that we are playing him," I said to her, feeling so frustrated."I know, I know!" sh
Eve“So…” a familiar voice drawled behind me, full of amusement. “How was the proposal?”I turned to see Gaia trailing behind me into the kitchen. Her brows did some kind of mischievous dance.“Did he go down on one knee?” she asked, barely suppressing her grin. “I know he didn't. His kneecaps would probably shatter from the sheer offense.”I laughed, despite myself. “Please, Gaia.”“I’m just curious. You're royalty now. We want to know how the King of Stone Hearts melted.”I groaned, dropping the tray on the counter. “Let’s just say I don’t know what I’m doing.”Gaia raised an eyebrow. “You seemed pretty confident back there, standing beside him like you were ready to snatch the crown yourself.”“I was winging it,” I muttered.“Winging it with grace,” she corrected, following me as I headed toward the private living room. She made herself comfortable on the couch across from me while I flopped into the seat.I rubbed my forehead. “Everything feels like it’s spiraling. One second I’m
Nina's POVNina pressed her ear against the door, trying to catch every word that Eve was saying to Gaia. She had always wondered why the priestess was so interested in an ordinary cook. Well, it seemed she wasn't so ordinary anymore—judging by the unexpected turn of events.Nina didn’t want to call what she felt jealousy, but that’s exactly what it was. Spiteful bitterness clawed at her. She believed this stranger—this harlot, this swat—had taken away Herman. It was clear she had slithered her way halfway into Axel’s life. Perhaps she fulfilled needs, styles, kinks, and fetishes Axel loved—ones that once led Nina to suspect he might be secretly homosexual.Nina gloried in her beauty. She was superior to other girls in talent, looks, wealth, and importance—and she was fully conscious of it. Women in the park and beyond humbled themselves before her. She was like a precious egg—darling in her parents’ eyes. She was supposed to be the one to win Axel, fair and square. She deserved to be
Eve“Axel, stop,” I groaned, struggling in his hold, though part of me wasn’t trying too hard. His arms were like iron bands around my waist, keeping me caged against him. I twisted, trying to free myself, but it was pointless.When Axel wanted something, he didn’t ask, he took it. His lips brushed the shell of my ear. “Why are you fighting me?” “You’re supposed to be holding court right now. They’re waiting. I can't go with you.”“Are you scared of the people who fear me? Those trembling cowards who shake in their boots the second I walk into a room?”His gaze on me was intense, that piercing hazel that seemed to burn straight through me. “I’m not scared of them. I'm not scared of you either.”A knowing smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, and before I could say another word, he leaned in and pressed his lips to my neck. His kiss was hot, just above the place where my pulse jumped like a wild thing. I shivered.If he just opened his mouth and sank his teeth into that spot, jus
ShaharI drank from bottles, one after another. The liquor poured down my throat until I became drowsy and my head hit the table.Hours later, my eyes opened and I groaned. My neck hurt. My hand wiped the drool on my beard and mouth. The mattress sagged as I lay on it and my eyes closed as I hit the pillows.I woke up the next morning with one clear decision burning in my chest: to go find Crystal.The Wild Fangs Pack was about a four-hour journey by road from here. If I left before sunrise, I could make it there in time. I could’ve cut that time in half by air, but I hated flying. Something about being in the air, detached from the ground, felt unnatural. Most Lycans didn’t like it either. We were creatures of earth and instinct, grounded and primal. The air felt like a lie. You couldn’t scent your surroundings. You couldn’t feel danger. You couldn’t trust the skies. No matter how convenient air travel was, it always stripped me of control.Crystal knew her friend betrayed and manip
Shahar Axel's car screeched away. The sound slammed into me, igniting a fire that burned through my veins. I felt the urge to shatter something and unleash the fury that threatened to consume me.My growl echoed through the living room. It was a primal call that summoned the anger from the depths of my chest. My heart pounded hard.How dare they think they can waltz in here and police how I react?Axel truly hurt me. This was a deeply personal betrayal. The bond we shared went beyond familial ties. We were closer than brothers.We had fought side by side, bled together, and buried our dead together. He knew every dark thought I kept hidden, and I knew his. We didn’t need words to understand each other; a look and a twitch of the jaw was enough. That’s what made this so unbearable.The fact that he knew exactly what this would do to me and still did it anyway made me hate him. And until things took this ugly turn, I could’ve sworn I’d take a bullet for him without blinking. Now, I was
EveAxel had long since fallen asleep, but I lay wide awake, my thoughts running in circles.I hadn't even spoken when he told me he loved me and wanted to marry me. I couldn't. If I had, I might have cried,or worse, let the weight of it all crush me.So instead, I kissed him.I let my body speak for me.It was slow, deep, intense—the most passionate we had ever been. Maybe because, for the first time, my body recognized that Axel truly loved me. And despite everything, despite him not being perfect—despite me not being perfect, despite the secrets we both hid that could destroy us—there was something comforting about knowing that his love was for me and not just the mate bond.A small victory.Slowly, I sat up, careful not to disturb his peaceful slumber. The sheets slipped down, exposing my bare skin to the moonlight.I turned my gaze to Axel, watching the gentle rise and fall of his chest. The lines on his forehead softened in sleep—creases that deepened when he smiled or frowned.