CELESTEThat bitch!She thought she had won against me. She thought Xaden was hers forever. But I wouldn't rest. Not until everything was mine again and that bitch was gone for good.I left the spot I was, and headed back home. But where was home now? My father's house was nothing to be called home. It was too shabby to become anything close to Xaden's grand house.“I have to find a way to get back in…” I muttered to myself. I grabbed the whiskey bottle that was on the table and popped the lid open. I didn't bother reaching for the glass next to it before raising the bottle to my mouth and taking a big gulp.It burned. But it was nothing compared to what I was feeling. Just like that, everything was taken away from me and the fact that no one fought over it and I had to do it - I still was doing the fighting - was appalling. I sat on the sofa and tried to relax my aching back. And then the front door swung open, with my father walking in. That stupid, stupid man.It was his fault to
JEREMYRunning away was the only fucking thing I could do at the time. Hiding, the second best thing I did since then. I thought my plan was full proof. I had been so sure that it would work and I would have both Kaylee and Soraya back to me. And they should have been had Xaden not been around. It was appalling how resourceful he was to have caught up to us as fast as he had. I should have known. And when he appeared I should have fought hard for her regardless. So close I had been. She was within reach. In my arms even. And Kaylee too. It felt good to have her with me again, and I felt my peace return. The feel of her body against mine. It was home again. But that moment was yanked from me. I should have made her reject him. The thought came, but in that moment where she looked just about ready to break, - I saw everything from a monitor - I knew I couldn't let that happen. So close to having what's mine back but fuck I lost her. Again. I wasn’t one to give up though. Which
SORAYAMy eyes opened to the gentle glint of the radiant morning sun. It caressed the side of my face, feeling my cheeks ever so gently that I sunk deeper into bed, content with my station. Life really could be beautiful with changed circumstances. I was grateful—happy and grateful. I looked at my mate, so handsome even when he was just as familiar—I couldn’t get enough of him. I leaned in, gently tugging at his ears and squeezing at the side of his cheeks. I traced my hands down the side of his face, reaching his jaw and cupping his chin. His jaw was so firm and strong, the jaw of an Alpha. He was breathing gently, whistling softly with each breath. He had a beautiful face. I was completely basking in the moment. Everything I wanted, everyone I loved, laid here with me. Kaylee was still asleep. Her gentle childish snores feeling me with maternal glee. I pecked her gently on the forehead, trying not to wake her. She curled, changing positions in obvious reply to my little disturbance—
SORAYA“This isn’t exactly child friendly activities.” I said placing my hands over my mouth. It was getting too much. I could feel him pressing all over my backside, moving side to side and brushing me with his man parts.“You’re right.” he peered from the side and looked at me straight, his eyes piercing mine. I held his gaze for only a brief moment.“We would be extremely quiet then. What we are about to do would definitely not be child friendly activities.” A moan slipped from my lips as he leaned in deeper, my loose night dress nestled on the bulge of his pant trousers. “I want you, right here and right now.” he whispered in a husky tone, growling gently. “Hmm...” I hummed, my knees growing weaker by the minute. I liked when he was sweet, but I loved it even more when he was a little bossy. Fuck, I forgot again!“Xaden,” It was supposed to come out stern, like a wake up call, but instead it sounded like a moan, like I was egging him on.He leaned in deeper, trailing kisses from
JEREMYI stilled myself as I intently scanned the room of the Cafe. Although it was a human tourist Cafe and was safe for my meeting with Celeste, I couldn’t help but scope the place out. It was unlikely that anyone who knew me or knew of me would be here but It was an habit I had developed over the years as Alpha—to assess every setting, for friend and foe alike. The cafe was a homely little place with homely little decorations. It had little wooden furniture and dingy lighting —it was perfect. The Wolves didn’t come here—too loud and touristy. Only silly humans just going about their mundane activities completely unaware of the world they lived in. It was slightly full today and I looked through each booth, checking in on my supposed new partner.I immediately sighted Celeste, sitting comfortably in a corner booth and I remembered everything my investigation had yielded. My blood sizzled and I could feel my heart begin to race— I balled up a fist.calm down JeremyI tried to get m
JEREMY“I guess that works for me Mr Jeremy.” She said finally, resigning to blind trust. This was going to be one crazy partnership. I reclined into my seat as the waiter brought the food.“Here you go Sir.” He placed the plate of the most delicious smelling pie and a steaming pot of black coffee. I was glad. Taking his leave, I looked to Celeste, giving her a look as if to ask if she really wasn’t having anything—she remained adamant. I resigned.“You can talk. I’ll eat and listen.” I set the coffee mug down after pouring out a good helping of the brew. She seemed confused but continued nonetheless.“I need to get back in Xaden’s good graces. Earn his trust once again.” She had blurted out with a little more emotion than she planned.The bitch was hopeless.I stared at her for a good half minute. Trying to reconcile all I knew now with the information gotten from my investigations on her. “And how do you plan on accomplishing that?” I was indeed curious. “You seem to have forgotten
XADENFucking hell. I chuckled to myself still shaken from the surprise, like a deer in headlights. Kaylee nearly caught us literally with our pants down and I had managed to yank myself out of there as soon as I heard her voice. Just a moment longer and who knows what she might have seen.The poor kid. Soraya on the other hand would have to deal with her. I scoffed to myself as I made my way upstairs, still holding my shirt as sweat dripped down my brows. I felt musty. I needed to freshen up. After taking a warm bath, I put on a dark robe and headed to the kitchen for breakfast. I could overhear Kaylee and Soraya laughing downstairs, gently giggling like little girls. My girls. I thought to myself. I was completely filled with happiness and I was content. My happiness and contentment however could not be complete until I knew that they were always going to be safe and I could protect them from those who would always want to bring them harm. My mind trailed back to Celeste and her
XADEN“Well hello Mr. Professor.” Soraya said, fondling the threads on my robe and wearing a mischievous grin. She drew me closer for another passionate kiss. “Lupine would be perfect for a little picnic and Kaylee could play with other kids.” She said as she hugged me tight. She had needed this. “Thank you Xaden. I’ll go get dressed.” And like that, she was gone. Hurriedly making her way upstairs.“And I’ll get the car ready!” I managed to call out after her before looking over to Kaylee. She was playing with her spork, messing up her leftovers.“And as for you little lady...” I begun, picking her up. She giggled loudly.“...we’re going to get you in a nice little dress.” She was on my shoulders again and we headed for the nursery. I could only stare blankly, in total awe, as Soraya made her way down the stairs. She was wearing a bright yellow maiden gown and a sky blue cashmere scarf. Both colors looked marvelous on her and she was radiant. I could fall in love with her all over aga
CELESTE He stayed silent and eyed me suspiciously for a while before letting out a deep exhale.“I hope you’re not trying to fuck me Celeste? I would end your life painfully if I even get as much as a whiff of treachery on your part.” He said as stared me down and held my gaze uncomfortably.“Why would I betray you? We both came up with this and the plan would favour us individually when it comes full circle. Just be patient, you would have Soraya in your arms soon enough.” “You had better be right.”“So now, are you going to tell me why I’m really here?”He watched me for a moment before pulling out a folder and tossing it at me.“What’s this?” I asked, staring at the strange package.“Open it and have a look.”I quickly opened it and read through the document. For the most part, it made no sense to me but I got to a unique point in the write up where I was familiar with what I was seeing and my eyes widened with disbelief.“How did you get this?” I asked, staring at him in shock.
CELESTEI walked out of the living room with a skip in my step and I commended myself for expertly finding a way to get Xaden to calm down and not make me the brunt of his still simmering anger. If I stuck to the way things were playing out and held out just a little longer, I was certain that I would be able to win him over and then Soraya would be out of here. I just needed to be a tad patient.I stepped into the kitchen and noticed Melissa pulling out an oven tray filled with pie. My blood boiled at the thought of Soraya who actually conceived to sabotage all my plans and come clean to Xaden. That bitch actually had the gall to ask me to go to hell and she mixed batter while doing it. It didn’t matter now, I was the one who ended on top.“What the fuck are you doing Melissa?!” I announced, completely startling her.“Ma’am! You scared me. How long have you been standing by the door?” She asked, holding a hand to her chest as she tried to catch her breath.“I asked you a question fir
CELESTE What a show that was! I thought excitedly to myself as I retrieved two clear crystal glasses and a bottle of absinthe from the living room side bar, Xaden had requested for the strongest stuff I could lay my hands on. Seeing Soraya completely stranded, scared and afraid had filled me with so much ecstasy that I thought I would burst. Nothing could have prepared me for it, Xaden definitely did not pull any punches and I loved every bit of it. There was however one little bump in an otherwise flawless plan, he didn’t have the guts to send the bitch packing. He could have ranted for as long as he wanted and even tried to come up with valid reasons as to why he couldn’t kick her out but in the end, I knew there was a part of him buried deep down that still cared for her even when he thought she had been unfaithful to him. I didn’t worry much about it, in no time, I would smother whatever little feelings he still harbored for her until I was the only one he saw, until I was the on
SORAYA“Now tell me, is there anything I have not done or sacrificed for your protection and that of Kaylee? Or is there even any request you may have made that I have ever deemed as insignificant?” “No there isn’t. You have been most generous and I am grateful for everything.” I said as I threw a look of disdain at Celeste who was already seated and crossing her legs, obviously savoring every bit of that moment. She was having the time of her life at my expense and she wasn’t going to say one word. She wouldn’t risk undermining Xaden again and so she simply kept quiet and enjoyed the show.“Have I not been fucking good to you? Have I not been a loyal mate and genuine partner?” He asked, staring at me like he couldn’t even recognize the woman in front of him.“Xaden please, if we’re going to do this, can we not do it right in front of your ex wife?” I asked, while the pain of the way he looked at me threatened to bring me to my knees.“The same ex wife who got wind of all your escapa
SORAYAXaden’s voice rang out through the halls with such an intensity that it had sent shockwaves thrusting throughout my body and the ominous tone with which he yelled, echoed throughout the space and filled it with a scary ambience. In all the time I had known and been with him, I never heard him sound so furious or intimidating. Sure, he normally had the occasional outbursts and feats of rage but there was something different this time around, this time it seemed as though the fire in his voice would never be palliated. I felt my lips twitch and my fingers tremor in fearful anticipation of what was to come, it definitely was not going to be pleasant.I was still set up in the kitchen with Melissa and had almost rounded up with the pastries we spent the better part of the evening preparing. I had put so much effort into them and now it seemed like in the end, it would all be for nothing. I was still going to get them done and Melissa could keep them for all I care, she worked just
XADEN “You can be honest Dax, you don’t have to be brutal about it.”He paused momentarily, thinking over what he had to say. “If I’m being honest, I wouldn’t say my advice on this would be the most insightful but from the way I see things, I don’t think Soraya is or will ever get over Celeste living in your house. It’s just not right, I mean I don’t even live there and I really find it repulsive. I can’t possibly imagine how hard it must be for her to wake up to that everyday.”“Well, it seems you ended up being brutal with your honesty Dax.” I began, stifling a smile. “The thing is, that is what she said and I don’t believe it one bit. She may not have been comfortable but I knew she was already coming around to tolerating and ignoring her. No—this is more than that, this is definitely something deeper. The switch was too sudden and that’s completely out of character for her. There is something afoot Dax, I’m just finding it hard to place my finger on what it is.”“Like I said boss
XADEN To say that I had the faintest idea of what has been going on for the past three days would be an obvious lie. One moment everything seemed to be fine with Soraya and I thought we were finally in a good place and the next, it’s almost as if her mind did a complete one-eighty and I couldn’t even recognize my mate anymore.I had gone above and beyond for her protection, pulled strings to organize a lavish and fancy dinner for her, I even kept my distance from Celeste, choosing to move her away from the masters and still, it’s almost as if it wasn’t enough. There was something definitely wrong with her and whatever it was, she was choosing not to tell me. If she wouldn’t spill, then I guess I would just have to pry it out of her when I had the chance. But how could I even possibly get the chance? She refused to move back into our room, refused to cook and eat together as a family, it’s like living with a completely new person.Screeeeeech!I quickly slammed on the brakes of my SUV
SORAYAI didn’t know how George had done it but he somehow managed to drop Kaylee off and still get me to the university in time for lectures. Xaden sure knew how to employ those who were the best at what they did and our movement this morning was quite hasty. I couldn’t say the same for the classes though, the entire process just seemed to drag on for hours as lecturers replaced one another in a frenzy. I was grateful for the close of day and quickly made my way to the parking lot. I located the car parked in a corner under a tree shade and hurriedly walked up to it before knocking on the driver window.“Did you wait here all day?” I asked, looking over at George who had his hat hooded over his face and the driver seat reclined. He had probably been napping. He jumped up with a start and quickly adjusted his seat.“Sorry about that ma’am.”“Don’t apologize for resting, I mean what else would you do here all day? So you just stayed here waiting for me?”“Yes ma’am, those were my dir
SORAYA Morning definitely couldn’t have come faster. I thought as my eyes opened to the soft glints of the early morning sun that slowly filled the entire room. The cool fall breeze softly sipped in through the open window and caressed my skin with a tender feel. It was a beautiful morning and I couldn’t even appreciate it, all I felt was an heartache that threatened to tear me apart.I hadn’t had much sleep, how could I? When Celeste had made sure I heard everything that was going on during their dinner, even while I did my very best to ignore. She wasn’t kidding when she said she would be keeping me here simply for the fun of humiliating me and last night was seriously a test of my patience, I didn’t know how much more of it I would be able to take.With every laughter and happy moment that they seemed to share, an equal of amount of pain shot through my body and just seeing them cozy up to each other like that was simply too much to bear.I promptly got out of bed and went into th