Alpha Nathan’s POV My heart raced as I locked eyes with Benita, waiting for her response. My wolf was pacing restlessly inside me, anxious and fearful of her answer. Every second stretched unbearably long as silence filled the space between us. She opened her mouth, but no words came out. Instead, she took a shaky step back, and my wolf growled in panic. “I…” she began, her voice trembling. “I need to check on Theo and Lila.” I felt my chest tighten. I knew it wasn’t really about the kids. This was her way of escaping—running from me, from us. But even that was better than hearing her outright rejection. “Please excuse me,” she added in a panicked rush, her steps quick as she reached the door. Before anyone could stop her, she slipped out, leaving me with her uncle and brother. The tension in the room was suffocating. Both men stared at me—not with hatred, as I had expected, but with simmering anger that made me feel as though I had just hurt their most valuable treasure.
Alpha Nathan’s POV “We are returning tomorrow evening,” I said to my beta, Darius, through the mind link. Darius sighed over the link, and I could sense he was worried about me. “Nathan, are you okay?” he asked, but I didn’t respond. Instead, I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I was already dressed for the party—Benita’s welcoming party. Guests were already downstairs waiting for Benita to show up, soft music filled the air, and excited laughter came from the living room. But as for me, I was dying slowly inside. Tonight marks my greatest misery. Tonight, Benita will be introduced to the world as Layne’s daughter. She will draw the attention of many prominent men who will want her, and I was so troubled—troubled that she might actually like one of them. “Nathan, do you need me there? I can come over, keep you company at the party,” Darius suggested. I shook my head against the idea. “Stay back in the pack, Darius. Keep an eye on Nina like I instructed. When I get back, I
Benita's POV All eyes were on me. I had experienced moments where all attention was focused on me before, but this time was different. Everyone was staring with awe, admiration shining in their eyes, and warm smiles lighting their faces. Standing at the top of the grand staircase, I took in their gazes, noting the respect that seemed to radiate from them. It made me pause, drawing a deep breath to steady myself. “Come on, sister.” Alpha Xavier gestured, stretching his hand toward me. I flashed him my best smile and began descending the stairs. The music had stopped, and everywhere was quiet as everything stood still, watching me step down the stairs. The soft click of my heels was the only sound heard. As I descended further, I could see their wide, vocal gazes on me, but I noticed no one was staring at me with disgust. No one was judging me for my body size. If anything, they were all staring at me with admiration, which made me wonder—what changed? I was once the bullied girl i
Benita’s POV The crowd parted for us, and soon we were swaying to the rhythm of the music. Christopher’s hand rested lightly on my waist. “You’re quite the dancer,” I commented, attempting to keep the conversation light. He chuckled softly, his gaze locked on mine. “And you’re quite the vision, Benita. It’s no wonder everyone here can’t take their eyes off you.” Heat crept up my cheeks at his compliment, but I quickly masked it with a gracious nod. “Thank you, Lycan Christopher.” “Christopher,” he corrected with a small smile. “We’re family now. No need for formalities.” I nodded, though his words felt heavier than they should have. He spun me gently, and as I came back into his arms, he lowered his voice. “I must admit, I’ve heard a lot about you.” “Is that so?” I asked, keeping my tone neutral. “I hope it’s all good.” He smiled again, but there was a seriousness in his gaze now. “Mostly. But I’ve also heard some… curious things.” I stiffened slightly, my brow raised
Benita’s POV Nestled in Nathan's arms, I could hear the steady rhythm of his heartbeat, each thump making me swallow hard as my wolf purred with excitement. I didn’t dare speak, afraid to break the spell of the moment. We reached a secluded part of the estate, where a glistening pool lay surrounded by tall trees and faintly glowing lanterns. The water sparkled under the moonlight, its surface rippling gently in the cool breeze. Nathan set me down gently, his hands lingering on my waist as if he wasn’t ready to let go. “There,” he said, his tone light but his gaze intense. “Now your shoes won’t get ruined.” I rolled my eyes but couldn’t stop the smile that crept onto my lips. “You’re annoying, you know that?” “And yet, here you are,” he teased, his grin widening. I shook my head, slipping off my heels and stepping closer to the edge of the pool. The cool stone beneath my feet sent a pleasant shiver up my spine. “So, are we just here to admire the water, or are you actually p
Benita’s POV I remained in the water, watching Nathan move over to where Christopher stood. The two men faced each other, locked in a fierce stare. I expected Nathan to say something, or better yet, for Christopher to speak, but neither of them uttered a word. They simply continued glaring at one another. “They’re communicating through mind links,” my wolf said, confirming what I had already suspected. My Curiosity piqued, I wondered what they were saying to each other. Suddenly, Christopher grunted, turned, and walked away. I furrowed my brow, confusion swirling in my chest as I tried to make sense of the conversation that had just taken place between them. I used the staircase to climb out of the pool and approached Nathan, crossing my arms as I stopped in front of him. “What did you say to him?” I demanded. Nathan sighed. “It’s nothing. We just had a man-to-man talk,” Nathan said, and I knew he was lying. This was more than a man-to-man talk. My frown deepened. “Nathan, don’t
Benita’s POV Nathan took a shaky breath, his damp hair clinging to his forehead, his eyes searching mine desperately. “Benita, I thought I knew what love was,” he began, his voice trembling, lacking its usual authority. “I thought I loved Nina. I convinced myself that what we had was real. But the truth is, it wasn’t. It wasn’t even close.” I stood frozen, my heart hammering in my chest as I listened. “With Nina, I cared, yes,” he admitted, his tone tinged with regret. “But with you… Benita, it’s different. It’s overwhelming, consuming. With you, I feel alive. You challenge me, make me question everything I thought I knew. You make me want to be better. To deserve you.” He ran a trembling hand through his damp hair. “I didn’t realize it back then. Maybe I was blind, or possibly I was under a spell. But every day without you felt empty. I didn’t know how much I needed you until you were gone. And now that you’re here… I can’t lose you again. I can’t.” My chest tightened, and I
Alpha Nathan’s POVWhile Benita was saying goodbye to her uncle and brother, I stood beside the car, watching her from a distance. The children were already seated inside, waiting patiently, their soft chatter the only sound filling the stillness around me.Then I noticed him—Lycan Christopher—making his way toward me with that infuriating smirk plastered across his face. My wolf growled low in my mind, but I held my composure. As Christopher approached, he casually shoved his hands into his pant pockets, his presence annoying, his eyes alight with provocation that gave me a challenging look.“So, are you ready, or are you already chickening out?” he sneered, his tone dripping with mockery.My wolf growled again. “Get out of my sight, Christopher. I don’t want to have this conversation with you,” I said, trying hard to keep my emotions in check. I didn’t want to lose my temper and make Benita even angrier with me.Christopher let out a low, mocking laugh. “I should have known,” he jee
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Still thrusting inside her, Theo moved over to the left crook of her neck and licked it. Then he took out his fangs and sank them into her. Lagertha exclaimed in discomfort, but Theo kept sinking his fangs in until he got a taste of her blood and marked her. Slowly, he pulled away and began licking the spot he had marked while his wolf howled in pleasure. Initially, Lagertha felt discomfort, but through the licks and continued thrusting inside her, the pain was later replaced by pleasure and her wolf was purring. “Mark me,” Theo grunted as he pulled away from her neck, taking his fangs in. Lagertha swallowed. She leaned forward, her lips finding the spot where his neck met his shoulder, her teeth grazing his skin. She bit down, sinking her fangs into his flesh, marking him as hers. Theo groaned, his body tensing, his hands gripping her tighter as he felt the bond form, the connection between them strengthening. “That is it,” Theo moaned in pleasure while she licked her mark, and
Theo pulled his fingers out slowly, and Lagertha bit her lip at the emptiness that followed. A soft gasp escaped her as his thumb gently brushed over her sensitive nipple, sending a shudder through her body. He shifted his weight, settling between her legs, and her breath caught when she realized what was about to happen. “Say it again, my love,” Theo murmured, his voice barely above a whisper, filled with warmth and vulnerability that only she ever got to hear. “Please… I want to hear you say it.” Lagertha hesitated, her chest rising and falling with uneven breaths. She wanted this—she had never wanted anyone the way she wanted Theo. Her heart was full of him. Still, there was a trembling in her soul, a fear of how deeply she was giving herself. But his presence grounded her, and the love in his gaze made it impossible to pull away. “Please,” she whispered, her voice trembling with desire and trust. “Make love to me.” Something softened in Theo’s eyes. He leaned forward and press
He leaned in and kissed her again, this time with more intention. His lips brushed hers slowly, delicately, as if he were savoring the moment. Lagertha's hands clutched at his shoulders, her breath catching as he deepened the kiss, his tongue flicking gently against hers before retreating. Theo pulled back just slightly, eyes never leaving hers. “May I?” he whispered, his fingers grazing the thin straps of her gown. Lagertha nodded, her voice lost to the lump in her throat. Theo slid the straps down her shoulders, the sheer white fabric slowly cascading down her body until it pooled silently at her feet. She stood before him, naked, her breath shallow and skin tingling with awareness. The candlelight caressed every inch of her skin, wrapping her in a warm golden glow that made her look otherworldly. Theo's gaze roamed over her body with admiration, not lust—though the heat in his eyes made her shiver. “You’re so beautiful,” he whispered, his voice husky. “Even more than I imagined
“Are you nervous?” Lila asked Lagertha, who was standing before the dresser in just a white, transparent, sexy gown. The dress was a gift from Lila. Just a few hours ago, Lagertha and Theo had exchanged vows as husband and wife, and Lagertha had just been crowned as Luna. Guests were still downstairs, music was still playing, when Lila had to drag Lagertha away so she could get her prepared for her first night with Theo. “Yes, I am nervous,” Lagertha responded as she turned away from the mirror and looked at Lila. “But I am excited,” she added with a smile. Lila chuckled and took both her hands. “Coming from someone who has experienced it, I will tell you it is the best experience in one’s life, and especially when you are doing it with a man you love.” Lagertha smiled at Lila, but she was still worried. “What if I don’t match up to his expectations? You know Theo is more experienced with women… What if…” she trailed off. Lila squeezed Lagertha’s hands gently, cutting off her
Lagertha’s POV A big smile spread across my face as I looked through the window, staring at the familiar trees of the pack. It was great to be back home — to be with Theo — who sat beside me, gently stroking my hair. For strange reasons, I could feel he was tense. I couldn’t explain why, but I felt it deep in my bones. Slowly, I lifted my head from his shoulder and looked up at him. Our eyes met, and he smiled. It wasn’t fake, but it wasn’t completely relaxed either. It felt like a smile laced with nerves. “Are you okay?” I asked, worry threading my voice. Theo nodded quickly. “Of course,” he said, placing an assuring kiss on my forehead — but it did nothing to ease the knot in my stomach. Something was definitely up with him. “Are you worried the pack won’t accept me?” I asked, my voice soft. Theo scoffed lightly. “What nonsense. Of course they will. They have no choice, Laggy… You are my mate, and I love you so much. My family loves you too—” Before he could finish his
Lila’s POV Oscar’s home is just a few drives away from the pack house. When we reached his home, his men stationed at each corner of his home greeted us, but we barely responded; all that was in our mind was getting to Oscar’s room. It seemed we were so eager for it. Oscar led me up the stairs and to his room. Reaching his room, we stepped in, and I took in the surroundings. Oscar's room was exactly what I had imagined—clean, simple, but with a distinct masculine charm. A faint scent of cedarwood and something uniquely him lingered in the air, making my pulse quicken. His bed was neatly made, navy sheets stretched tight across the mattress, and a soft glow from the lamp on his nightstand bathed the room in a warm hue. I stood there for a moment, unsure of what to do or say. Oscar shut the door behind us, the soft click echoing in the stillness. I turned to look at him, and he was already watching me—his gaze intense, searching, as if he were trying to figure out what I was th
Lila’s POV I checked my wristwatch and realized Oscar’s flight had arrived. Any moment now, he’d be walking out of that terminal, and just the thought made my heart race. It had only been two days since he left, but it felt like an eternity. I missed him so much it ached. I craved him—his arms around me, his lips on mine. I wanted to feel him again. God, I was horny. My wolf scoffed in me, clearly annoying me even more. Where I stood beside the car, leaning on it with my back, I stood beside the car, leaning against it with my back, trying to stay calm as I waited. Passengers began pouring out of the terminal with their luggage, and my eyes scanned the crowd, searching for him. But suddenly an intoxicating smell hit my nose. My nostrils flared. That scent. It wasn’t just intoxicating—it was maddening, wild, and warm, curling into my lungs like it belonged there. My wolf froze, then jolted forward in my mind with a snarl that shook me to my core. Mate. My body straighten
Oscar’s POV “When are you arriving… I’ll come pick you up myself,” Lila said through the mind link, and I chuckled. “Already missing me?” I teased. “Of course I am… you’ve been gone for two days. And good news—Theo and Lagertha are coming back tonight. Theo has a surprise for Lila, and Mother is helping him prepare it. I want you here before they arrive,” Lila muttered, and I smiled. I was happy with how things turned out between Lagertha and Theo. After my fight with Grey, Ma’am Benita told us the truth—that Theo and Lagertha wouldn’t be going through any surgery because Lagertha could see. They hid it from us. She explained why she did, and I understood. “So what time am I expecting to pick you up at the airport?” Lila pressed on. A smile spread across my face. “I’m on my way to the airport… so in the next four hours, I’ll be arriving in California,” I said. “Good… I will be waiting for you. Have a nice trip back, darling. I love you.” My heart fluttered. “I love you,