Alpha Theo’s POV That was never my intention, to ask her to take off her clothes. Damn, I never had that idea in mind for even a second. But when I realized I had to punish her and had no idea what punishment to give, that was the first thought that came to my mind. And the moment it left my lips, I couldn’t take it back. From where I stood, I watched Lagertha fumble with the zipper of her dress. Her hands trembled, her shoulders tense, and I could see just how nervous she was. For a split second, I almost told her to stop, to get out before this went any further. But the burning desire inside me wouldn’t let me. Ever since she blossomed into the stunning, irresistible lady she is now, I had been dreaming of the day I would see her naked, hold her in my arms, and worship her body. Nudity isn’t unusual among us; members of the same pack often strip together before shifting. But Lagertha… I haven’t been privileged to see her naked because she hasn’t gotten her wolf yet. But now,
Theo’s POVNatasha lay back on the bed, her legs spread, her body on full display for me. Her smirk was teasing, her eyes dark with anticipation. She knew what I wanted, What I needed and how I like it.I didn’t waste time. My belt hit the floor with a sharp clink, and I shoved my pants down, my cock already hard and aching. I crawled onto the bed, grabbing Natasha’s ankles and yanking her closer, making her gasp in surprise.“You’re in a hurry tonight? Let me pleasure you with my mouth,” she purred, but I wasn’t in the mood for her teasing.I wrapped my fingers around her throat, squeezing just enough to make her gasp. “Shut up,” I growled, watching her eyes widen with excitement.Her lips parted, her breath hitching as I tightened my grip just a little more. “Yes, Master,” she whispered.That sent a dark thrill through me. I released her throat and grabbed her hips, flipping her onto her stomach in one swift motion. She barely had time to brace herself before I yanked her up onto he
Lagertha’s POV It had been three days since what happened in Alpha Theo's room, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t forget it. The memory played over and over in my mind. The way I’d been draped over his lap, his firm hand spanking me. It was meant to be a punishment, and yet… why hadn’t it felt like one? Why had my body reacted the way it did? Why did I get turned on by his touch? And was he really about to slide his fingers inside me if Natasha hadn’t knocked on the door? Every night before I went to bed, I replayed the memory in my head. The feeling of Alpha Theo's fingers on my wetness felt incredible. Don’t judge me. I’ve never been touched before. In fact, I haven’t even had my first kiss. That’s how boring my love life has been. It wasn’t that men didn’t approach me—they did, even with my reputation as the daughter of a traitor. Pack members made advances, from palace guards to warriors, even border patrols. But I never paid attention to them because I knew they nev
Alpha Theo’s POV The last time I remember being slapped was when I was fifteen. I was recovering from an illness, and my father had commanded me to rest, to skip training for the day so I could fully recover from the fever that had kept me bedridden. But I was stubborn, too proud to show weakness. Ignoring his orders, I dragged myself out of bed and went to the combat grounds. I partnered with my sparring mate, and everything was going well until my body betrayed me. My vision blurred, fatigue weighing me down. I missed a step, leaving an opening, and my opponent didn’t hesitate. His blade sliced across my arm, pain searing through me as blood soaked my sleeve. That was the moment my father arrived. His eyes widened with fear, quickly giving way to anger as he took in the scene. Without a word, he marched over and slapped me hard across the face. He apologized later, his anger replaced with concern and fear. I knew he hadn’t struck me out of cruelty but out of love. He was terrif
Lagertha’s POV Damn! It was just as I had imagined it, how I had fantasized about it for years, It was even more than I expected my first kiss to be. For a moment, I couldn’t breathe. I waited for that jarring moment when reality would snap back, and I’d realize it was just a dream. But as he continued to kiss me, his lips moving expertly against mine, I knew this was no dream. This was real. I was being kissed by Alpha Theo. I was being kissed by a man who, despite how cold he was towards me, still drew me in. I fantasized about him and had a crush on him. As our lips parted, my heart raced wildly in my chest, and a familiar fluttering danced in my belly. I touched my lips and swallowed hard. This was my first kiss, but why did his lips on mine feel so familiar? Like this wasn’t the first time we were sharing a kiss? “That was my first kiss,” I shamefully announced while holding Alpha Theo’s gaze. Through his eyes, I could tell he had doubts about what I just said. “I needed yo
Lagertha’s POV He placed the pistol on his lap, his fingers grazing over the barrel. The action was slow, deliberate, and my heart skipped a beat as he looked up, his gaze sweeping the room once more. “Do you know why you’re all here?” His voice was calm, dangerously calm. No one dared to answer. Silence hung thick in the air, suffocating, crushing. I swallowed hard, my heart thudding loudly in my chest. Theo’s lips curled into a cold, humorless smile. “Rumors,” he said, his tone still eerily calm. “Lies about me and Lagertha.” His eyes flicked to me for the briefest moment before settling back on the trembling staff. “Disrespect to the Alpha.” His fingers curled around the pistol, lifting it up. He examined it almost lazily, as if bored. “This,” he said, his voice dropping to a whisper that sent chills down my spine, “is fully loaded. There are bullets in this gun, and I won’t hesitate to shoot each and every one of you if I don’t get the truth.” The room seemed to freeze, the te
Lagertha’s POV My head screamed at me to take back my words, to tell him no, that I didn’t mean anything I had just said. But as Alpha Theo’s predatory eyes remained locked on mine, I realized there was no turning back. I couldn’t take back my words now. For a moment, Alpha Theo remained silent, as if giving me one last chance to change my mind. But I stood my ground, rooted to the spot, my eyes fixed on his. Slowly, he rose from the bed, his gaze never leaving mine. Without a word, he began unbuttoning his shirt. My eyes widened, and panic surged through me, but my body refused to move. I stood there, frozen, my heart pounding wildly. Alpha Theo continued to undress, his movements slow and deliberate, as if testing me, gauging my reaction. He shrugged off his shirt, letting it fall to the floor, revealing his sculpted chest and taut muscles. His body was powerful, intimidatingly perfect. I swallowed hard, heat rushing to my face, but I couldn’t tear my gaze away. His hands moved
Lagertha’s POV “So, tomorrow is the big day, huh?” Lila asked with a smile, and I nodded, feeling excited but also nervous about it. “Are you nervous?” she asked, and for a moment, I couldn’t say a word. Then, I told her the truth by nodding. “Sit,” she offered, gesturing to the chair across from her. I took the seat, my fingers fidgeting with the hem of my dress. “Is it about your mate? Are you scared of whom it might be and whether he’ll accept you?” Lila asked gently. I let out a slow breath and nodded. “I mean, who would want to be mated to me?” I murmured. Lila scoffed. “Don’t be ridiculous, Lagertha. It’s true the pack doesn’t treat you well, but that doesn’t change the fact that you’re beautiful and special. Any man lucky enough to be your mate wouldn’t dream of rejecting you.” I narrowed my eyes. “You really think so?” “I know so,” she insisted. “Besides, you don’t have to panic. Just like me, you might not find your mate tomorrow. He might not even be from this pack.”
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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,