That night didn’t let me sleep. The kiss was way stronger than insomnia that I couldn’t even get a short nap. I was thinking about it for twelve hours, or so. I kept thinking about how his lips felt against mine. How his hands were ready to travel my body like a damn tourist. How he looked hot and gorgeous effortlessly. Conrad was fucking everything I dreamed of. He was the man I wanted to be with, and I cannot believe how he was my mate. He was too perfect for me. He was so surreal. I touched my lips unconsciously. Now, how can we meet again? We cannot continuously meet at the borders. It might attract someone’s attention, especially when Conrad entered our territory the other night. I cannot allow the pack to sense him, considering they really felt Conrad’s presence yesterday. But how else could we communicate? “Avalynn, are you listening?” Jade boldly waved her hand in front of me. “You’re spacing out.” “What is it?” Jade lifted her brows, and sat on the sofa across me. “I to
“Conrad’s my mate,” I said. “I see no reason for me not to.” If my scent was growing weaker to him, it’d probably be because I was getting too attached to the other one. Though the link between us will never go away, my scent will continue to lessen. On the other hand, it was a good thing. The rejection may have failed, but it might work this way. “You know my wolf desires you, Avalynn..” Adler’s face darkened. “For as long as you’re within my reach, my wolf would always want to stick with you—” “We both agreed to reject each other—” “So do not bring that Lycan inside. Do not trigger Asmodeous.” Adler deadpanned. My lips parted. “You… knew?” Confusion flashed before my eyes as I looked at him. I felt a hint of fear within me. Did he sense him? If he did, then that would’ve mean the Alpha did, too. So were the other high ranking wolves. Shit. “Your Lycan may have know how to conceal his smell, but he cannot hide his identity,” Adler said, looking away. “I knew the exact moment I
“Word?” Adler’s eyelashes fluttered. “What word, Avalynn?” “That you’re not going rat me out once I start working for the Alpha.” I took a deep breath. I’ve decided to work with him, Adler. Just like you, I want to have nothing to do with you. So, give me your word. Tell me that our mate tie will remain hidden forever, and that you will speak nothing about me, and whatever that you know about me.” I demanded with courage. “Surely, that wouldn’t be hard to do. You also want the same thing, right?” We stared at each other for seconds before he stepped forward. He run his fingers through his messy hair. His eyes were focused below. “Since when did you have the courage to speak that way to me?” He brought his eyes to me. It was piercing, flaming. Only it wasn’t anger that lit it up. “Huh, Avalynn…” I swallowed hard. “Isn’t that what we both wanted? If you’ll think about it, it’s easy—” My words hanged mid-air when Adler reached for my chin. He held it with his fingers, making me look
After I found out that the house belonged to Conrad, I thought of a way to meet him. I asked Angelo then if it would convenience him if I go here a lot. I’ve thought of coming here everytime I’d meet Conrad, but since I’d definitely bring problems to Angelo in return, which I did not want to happen, I agreed to give him something in return. Money. It was better than not seeing Conrad at all, so it was a deal. I continued to talk with him afterwards, until nightfall came. I asked Angelo a lot of things. How he met Conrad, how long they had been friends, and how the leader of the pack was allowing Conrad’s presence. I found out a lot of things. Conrad’s birthday. Age. Family background. Likes. Dislikes. It was entertaining to hear a lot of things about him. According to Angelo, Conrad liked wine. Sports. Steak. Angelo also said Conrad was kind of a sporty man, which I already concluded, considering this room, and his toned body. I heard stories about how a lot of times they fought, a
As I had suspected, Angelo did not return at any point. Conrad and I were left alone at his house, and he was the one who actually went out and purchased us lunch. My mind was at ease. Probably because he was supposed to make me feel a connection to him as our mate, and I was expected to finally fall in love with him. Things moved along at a rapid pace. Despite this, it was the same situation for everyone. Since Jade gave Gunner a passionate kiss the moment they realized they were mated, our development shouldn't provide too much of a challenge. However, that seemed strange.Perhaps because I was unaccustomed to it. Unlike Jade, I never had boyfriends before. Conrad's kiss on my lips, which were unlike those of any other girl my age, left an impression in my mind because I had never been kissed before. Throughout my entire life, I had never felt this level of comfort and connection toward a man, and as a result, being this intimate with Conrad probably made me feel... different.Conra
“Adler….” I was stunned. Though I couldn’t see him, I could smell him. He was near, and I didn’t realize it until I crossed the border. Confused, I turned in different directions to see even his shadow, but he was nowhere to be found. ‘What’s happening, Alice?’ I asked. My heart contorted.Though this was legal; meeting Conrad was legal since he was also my mate, I felt burdened. I felt… nervous. Not the type of angst that I always feel whenever he was with his fanatic friends, but instead, it was more deep. It was frightful, and heavily bothering. As if I had committed a blatant mistake. But I couldn’t understand how. ‘Wolves can never have two mates, Avalynn. That’s the norm. But since you have two, your connection with each of them would weaken if you are to feel attached to another.’ My bond with Adler is weakening because I’m getting attached to Conrad. Did that mean that if I continue meeting Conrad, my mate bond with Adler would eventually disappear? “What’s wrong, Avalynn
(Flashback) “M-mom!” I held Avalynn’s left arm just as she was about to run towards her mother. I tightened my grip on her arm to stop her from doing anything reckless. We were a few trees away from her mother, and at this point, I was sure they’d caught on to us! Our territory had been invaded! The wise thing to do now was to leave and call for help! But Avalynn was too emotionally weak to even think about that! Avalynn jiggled her arm strongly for release. Her face immediately reflected fear and impulsiveness as her head turned to me and her surrounded mother repeatedly. She probably felt like she needed to protect her mother, but that’d only worsen the situation! The inavders weren’t wolves, but Lycans! I knew it the exact moment I saw them! It was the first thing I learned from my father when he started training me— the difference of auras between our kind and another. And my father never failed to remind me not to come across a Lycan. Not now. Not never. Especially when ou
My hands trembled as I threw him my gaze with a horrified look. I was taken aback. Mad. Confused. Frustrated. I didn’t like how he was ordering me around after he told me he didn’t want to have anything to do with me the day we both found out we were fated. He was continuously treating me like shit, doubting me like I was some criminal who would swoon over him, and now he was going to fuck me up for a reason even the Moon Goddess wouldn’t be able to comprehend? I harshly wiped my lips. My shoulders were going up and down repeatedly. My heart was beating fast. But not because of the kiss. I was enraged. His remark. His eyes. His unfathomable stunt. I couldn’t get him at all. If he hated me so much, why did he keep on involving himself to me? I have drew the line. I was finally learning how to take a step. At long last, after the pack treated me like an outcast, I was finally living life. “Do you hate me so much you have to ruin me at every chance you get?” My throat burned with vexat
After Adler learned about my pregnancy, he couldn’t stop worrying about my condition. I was thankful that he did those great things for me, but sometimes, I couldn’t stop to feel irritated whenever he was with me. He changed a lot, but I still know how to protect myself, especially in my condition.He was proud, especially when he announced he would be a father. He didn’t even mind if some werewolves were teasing him about his actions toward me. I understood that they were still shocked that he was my husband, my mate, because of what they knew about how he treated me.“Hey! Where are you planning to go?” My eyes rolled when I heard his voice again. I woke up and decided to go to the bathroom, but he caught me walking. Adler always overreacted! I didn’t like it anymore.He was too afraid that we might lose our baby, especially since he found out that he needed to take care of me with gentleness because of my condition. Gunner didn’t stop making fun of him.“I want to go to the bathroo
Adler didn't know how to react, especially when I pushed him onto our bed. He gasped but didn't even try to struggle with me. He licked his lips, and he didn't remove his eyes from me.“Hmmm..” I hummed when I stroked his dick once again. I tightened my grip on it and slowly moved my hands. “Shit! It's so hot,” He moaned, arched his head, and groaned. I lowered my head and stuck out my tongue to lick the tip of his length.He was shocked when he felt my tongue licked every inch of him. I stared at the tip of his cock, and I saw his precum. I licked it, making him grunt violently.“Shit. Avalynn, where did you learn this thing? Damn it. Don't you dare do this to another man!” I didn't dispute because I focused on what I was doing for him. Jade was right. It was enjoyable that I saw how my mate rated whenever I was licking the tip of his cock.I gulped because I was nervous, especially when I tried to suck his length. I couldn't entirely suck it because his size was too massive. I cl
I was dumbfounded and felt irritated when Adler didn't even think twice about leaving me. Shit. I was embarrassed because he knew that I was too horny. He could smell my scent.“Adler!” I called his name, but he didn't even say anything while he was inside the bathroom. I gritted my teeth in so much frustration. I didn't like what he did, and I would make sure that he would regret leaving me while I was too turned on because of him.‘It looks like you taste your own medicine. It's fine, Avalynn, but I didn't like that Adler chose not to continue what he is planning for you.' Alice spoke to me when I decided to leave our room.I groaned when I already understood what she meant. Damn, she was a dirty wolf. How could she even think something dirty? However, what made me agitated was I liked what she thought. ‘Shut it, Alice. You're not helping me. I want to push him to his limits.’‘Aren't you scared that he might punish you? Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot that you're too excited to get his t
“Welcome, Alpha Brandon,” I stared at the beautiful stunning Alpha; his cold eyes bore into us. I didn't even know that Adler had a friend like him. Alpha Brandon didn't talk with us, but he only nodded. Oh, he wasn't approachable, too. He began talking with Adler, and it seemed serious.“Okay, we will continue the training contest in our packs. My members are so excited to know about it.” Brandon stated, making Adler nod. It had been a year, and Adler was pushing to have a deal with another pack. He had been creating some allies to be the powerful Alpha. Brandon seemed stronger, too. I could do it because of his massive muscles, and I couldn't stop staring at his face. Damn.I noticed Adler glared at me. He coughed, and irritation was too evident on his face. “Oh, I forgot to introduce you, Avalynn, my wife,” Adler said, “Baby, come here.”I strolled slowly in their direction and bowed when my eyes met Brandon's sight. His eyes made me seem shallow; it looked like he wanted to ent
Avalynn's POV "There'd be no escape for you, Theodore," I told him with a smile curving in my lips. We have sealed all the exits. Every part, and every direction of this forest have wolves waiting for them. They were also surrounded, and outnumbered. This was exatly what they did to my mother back when I was still young. They beat her to a pulp knowing she was weak. They killed her in the worst way possible. I wouldn't give mercy now. I wouldn't show a heart to someone who doesn't have it. A tooth for a tooth, Theodore. I gave them my signal. In one swift move, Theodore, and the others were was attacked by the wolves in this land. The other howled as they inflicted pain on their bodies, while the other growled in hunger for their blood. I stood in front of them and let them weakened their body. Though they regenerate fast, they wouldn't keep up if they attain a lot of damages. They could try though. I didn’t turn to my human form and watched my friends, and the elders on this pa
(Third Person's POV) The tradition their pack usually does was interrupted with the anticipated arrival of Theodore and Conrad, blocking Avalynn and Adler's way, the two remained on guard and alert. They have prepared for this, and they knew these two weren't alone. Theodore will never dare to show up in their territory with only Conrad. Theodore wasn't that dumb. But he was sure impulsive. Avalynn scanned the area. Within her circle, she sensed the presence of Lycans coming their way. She didn't sense it earlier so they didn't have that much to prepare, but Avalynn and Adler managed to jumped on time. As soon as the Lycans arrived, surrounding the two of them, it didn't surprise them anymore. They immediately cornered them. Avalynn and Adler had no choice but to get close to each other and watch out. "This is our chance," Theodore said. Theodore and Conrad began to walk towards them. Avalynn was looking at Conrad intently, and Conrad was the same. Theodore had evil smile on his
Avalynn's POV Everyone's eyes were glued to us. They were too focused as if they were all waiting for us to do something wrong. All of them were wearing their keen eyes, witnessing the inauguration on this day. I was standing firm, becoming the Luna with Adler, the new Alpha. Am I nervous? Maybe or maybe not. What should a new Luna feel when she was being crowned and proclaimed in front of everyone? I wanted to look in their eyes one by one only if they were not this many. "What's on your mind?" Adler asked beside me. "A lot," I simply replied. I can see him smirking from my peripheral vision, but he remained calm in front of everyone. "You must be excited," he said. His expression was straight. But I couldn't help but remember the last thing we talked about as I looked at it. It distracts me remembering how he asked me back if I would stay if he say he liked me back. "I am." Both because of what would happened tonight, and because I finally would have the power and and autho
Conrad's POVDays passed, and I lost count on it. When Theodore told me that my mate bond with Avalynn ended because she chose to marry Adler, I lost it all too. The pain, the love, and even the guiltiness that was bothering me before faded and vanished later on. I feel fine after that. But maybe, I will not deny something that until now remains and I still feel. Disappointment.I know I have made a huge mistake, betraying Avalynn. But I never once thought that she would actually choose to marry Adler and even now ended up with him. Right now, the most dominant thing about it is that it's all over now. The guilt and my feelings towards her no longer exist. It's all gone. But why do I feel like something inside me is firing up? Like what Theodore said just added fuel to my chest?"Okay, so you felt that your mate bond disconnected and then you went to ask Theodore and he told you that it ended because Avalynn chose to marry Adler, is that it?" This woman who dared to talk to me that
Conrad's POV (This is Conrad's POV afte Avalynn and Adler was saved.)The guilt is eating me up. Since that incident happened and separated me from Avalynn, I always catch myself not being myself. It feels like my mind is flying while my entire body feels like it is buried in the sand. After that day, I decided to stay in the lycan's territory as Avalynn was also rescued by Jade and her circle. Adler was also saved by them.Of course, they would save him. He's the future Alpha after all. They will be all dead meat if they fail to rescue him there. Every second, every minute, and every day, all I was thinking was Avalynn.Is she fine now? What does she feel about me after that day? Is she angry?Those are the questions that keep running in my head rent-free. I may look like a fool when I already know the answers from those. Of course, Avalynn is probably not fine yet. She definitely hates him—despising him each day. Is she angry? Maybe more than angry that she's been wanting to hurt me