Adler and I were forced to get changed to more appropriate and formal clothes. Left with Amelia during that moment, I took that opportunityto get information from her. About what happened, how she was caught, why she easily ratted me and Adler out like that after she said she’d help us. I was agitated, and betrayed. But I wasn’t upset because I knew she’d have her reason. I guess the only thing that comforted me was that it was the only thing the Alpha found. According to Amelia, the moment the Alpha heard of it, he went straight to Adler to confirm— in delight. He was more than glad, and I didn’t know why because he used to be so wary of me before. Or perhaps I knew. She left after that. I guess it’d be harder to form any communication just after she got caught, but that became the least of my concern. Because what I got in my plate then was the marriage Adler’s father spoke proudly about. I had to get ready for it. “I might not be able to save you from this,” Adler told me as he
Two months was enough? My brows met in disagreement. I threw Adler a discontented look to make him know that I wasn’t okay with the time the Alpha proposed. Two months was rush. He should’ve asked for at least a year, or ten months! He said he’ll try, right? Why did he agree right away? “Isn’t two months a bit rush?” I couldn’t help but ask, fakedly smiling. All the eyes were on me. Most were weird look, some were confused. Finally, Adler looked at me. But I had too many eyes watching me to even communicate with him through expression. We would be read then. “Darling, it is a tradition for every heir to marry their fated mate, and claim the throne before they reach nineteen. If anything, two months is still long,” said Bettany with a sweet smile. Tradition? It was a steoretype! The pack was not needing for a new Alpha. Our current leader was doing a good job keeping us intact, safe, and strong. Moreover, Adler was still young! He was still inexperienced! “There’s still a lot of t
Adler’s POV Bond manipulation was a mentally and emotionally manipulation to make your partner submit to whatever you wanted them to do. It was like a compulsion, only it wasn’t by force but by persuation. But of course, it had to meet the requirements needed to work. First, the other party had to trust you. The deeper the trust, the better the manipulation. Second, an intimate interaction that would stimulate them. Third, the actual manipulation. Method may differ, depending on the wolf, and its intention. Mine happened to be on making Avalynn think that marriage wasn’t a dead-end but an escape. She probably didn’t realize that I was manipulating her, but that didn’t matter. At this rate, we’ll just end up breaking ourselves if we try any more staunt. The most wise thing to do was ride the marriage, and get what we could get out of it. Afterall, my father had decided, and we both knew he’ll stop at nothing to make it happen. The marriage was our dead-end, and it was our reality.
“You’re so hard to find these days.” Jade shook her head. “You’re everywhere but in this house.” Indeed. Just sitting in this couch made me want to recall the last time I was here. Recently, I couldn’t even last a day in this house. I was always out. Either for a new trouble, or for Conrad, whom I left hanging because of Alice disappearance. I was all over the place. Crazily enough, I was with Adler the past days and our relationship with each other just mysteriously got better. Who would’ve believe that? “I know,” I replied in a weary tone before I rested the back of my head to the headrest of the sofa. I turned my head to her, and she looked at me like she was still figuring me out. Heh. Goodluck with that. “You probably won’t believe me, but I learned something.” “What?” Jade emptied her glass, before she put it down to walk towards me. “Conrad’s in love with you?” “Yes,” I raised my brows. “But not that.” “I saw you with Adler, twice in a row. Are you in a relatioship?” She s
The marriage was hard to believe, I admit. Beside the fact that Adler and I were mortal enemies, Jade and I knew long before neither of us would rather die than have any sort of connection to him. We hated him. I hated him. He was a fucktard. An asshole whose pride was coming from his connection. He was the Alpha’s son, so we always believed he put himself in a pedestal because he was untouchable. It was disgusting, actually. More so after the Alpha released a statement about Adler inheriting his position. I cried the very same day thinking life was unfair and cruel. Adler was my bully, and after that announcement, I was certain Adler would become more bad and hateful. I loathed, and feared him more. Now, thinking back to all of that, it made me wonder how the fuck I get here. It felt like it was the day before my birthday where his fanatic friends threw me to the water to make fun of me. But now I only have two months before we start preparing for our marriage. How unpredictable co
I wasn’t dumb. Or maybe I was, but not enough to not know it wasn’t Conrad. Because who else could it be? I checked my messages, and saw that it wasn’t his first and last message. He’ve sent me a hundred, since the time I lost Alice. I was pre-occupied to even check it then. I didn’t know. I read it all, one by one. There were imissyous. Questions about what I was doing, when I was going to visit next, and why I wasn’t answering the calls. I’ve realized how long it took me to know that he was indeed waiting for me. It felt good… strangely. I comfortably sat in my bed and typed for a reply. To : Unknown Number Tomorrow, Conrad. I’m sorry, I wasn’t able to respond to your texts. I breathed hard, and sent it. If it was that easy to tell him everything, I would. I wouldn’t have to wait and settle things on my side, and just flood him with all that ahd happened to me the past days. But it wasn’t. It might be even easier to touch the sky with these hands than telling him I was gettin
The sorrys came out like water from the sink the moment I felt guiltiness that triggered it. Conrad lowered himself to meet my gaze because I was taking my time avoiding his eyes. I felt horrible. The way his hands were scared and careful to hold me after I consistently neglected him for days felt like a needle prickling my heart. How could I have thought of fooling him when all he’s done since the moment we met was be nice and genuine to me? How could I have thought of lying to him, two-timing him, thinking it was okay because I would eventually leave Adler to freely love him? I was hypocrite. Selfish. Liar. “I want to understand, Avalynn…” His voice was soft, almost as if he didn’t want to frighten me by asking. He used his other free hand to hold my left cheek. “What are you sorry for? What took you so long? Did your pack finally find out about us? Did they ask you to…” “No…” I bit my lower lip. One more word and I was sure that my voice would break from emotions I was trying so
“I have to make sure you wouldn’t leave me hanging like that again.” I opened my mouth to say something in return, but the second it sank in to me, my lips pursed. I was ready to argue with him because what he wanted to do was something I cannot allow. But I guess that just meant I really scared him. No. That should meant he was serious about me. Honestly, if we were to switch position, I would’ve done the same thing. I also would’ve felt scared to the point that I’d be desperate to make sure it wouldn’t happen again. It touched my heart, and squeezed it the same time. He was harsh to do this to me— but I was cruel, to have force him to resort to this kind of option. I sighed, the muscles of my face relaxing. How was avoiding another mistake would make my situation any better? It was already far beyond saving, anyway. There wasn’t anything else to lose, but him. “Get these,” I lifted the plastic bags I was holding. “Is there still something? Where’s the next stop?” He looked at m
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