Lena’s POVHowever, the next morning, I woke up late. The sun was glaring at me through the gap in the window curtains. The first thing I thought of was to clear the misunderstanding between us. Despite the tiredness, I had been restless the whole night dreaming about it. I got out of bed, but strangely, the house was eerily quiet. Where was Zephyrus? I quickly freshened up and rushed out of my room to check. Thankfully, the soreness had reduced, and I felt energized.I stopped short at the sight of Hazel sitting in the living room and sipping some strange drink. I looked around, but there was no sign of Zephyrus anywhere. “Hazel? Where’s Zephyrus?” I approached her, and she turned her head to flash a grin at me. Finishing her drink in one gulp, she rose, picking up some shopping bags she brought with her. “Zeph had left for the pack meeting. He has asked me to get you ready and bring you over. Don’t escape this time, please. He has sent two bodyguards for you. They’ll accompany you
Zephyrus’ POVI looked out of the conference room to see the pack gather on the sprawling pack house grounds. Soon I would have to address them, but for that, I needed my future Luna by my side. It would strengthen my position and help me gain the trust of my pack. “Haven’t Hazel and Lena arrived yet?” I turned to Stavros, who stood beside me with a grim look on his face. “Not yet. I can’t connect to Hazel. She has blocked me for the last two days.” I noticed the bitterness in his tone. Of course, I knew his equation with Hazel. They fought like children! They could live without one another, yet they had a game of rejection going on between them for a decade! “Why don’t you accept her as your mate?” I suggested, but he grunted in response. “I have already, bro, but she’s just taking out her revenge on me.” I rolled my eyes at their never-ending melodrama. “Claim her then. I’m sure all your problems will cease.” “Maybe yours will too,” he smirked as he turned to leave.I rolled my
Lena’s POVI felt relieved when he didn’t announce the date of the Luna Ceremony in front of our pack. However, my relief was short-lived. Throughout, I could feel the curious glances being cast my way. They might wonder when it would be held. “Let’s go, Lena,” said Zephyrus, as he led me away from the others. It was difficult to gauge his mood from the shuttered look on his face. Wasn’t he satisfied with the way it went? Didn’t it love up to his dream? Why didn’t he look happy when I was there by his side?The members flocked towards the buffet tables laden with food. It was a treat from Zephyrus to his pack. A formal day of bonding is akin to a coronation. Zephyrus already was the true leader of the pack. Lucania had always been his. He didn’t need a formal ceremony to appoint him the Alpha. He had regained his position the day he overpowered us. The pack members had unconditionally accepted him as their leader.As Zephyrus pulled me away, some of the older female wolves couldn’t co
Lena’s POVI trudged over to the bedroom, pulling my luggage along. It was impossible to gauge what was going on in his mind. After the drama last night, I wasn’t sure sleeping with him would be a good idea. After the hottest lovemaking we shared, it would be difficult to not expect a repeat. ‘I would love a repeat!’ whispered Xara. Deep inside my soul, I knew I would love it too. Maybe she felt it because she didn’t prod further, accepting my silence as my agreement. I went inside the warm bedroom with my heartbeats pounding hard inside my ribcage. I didn’t know he was standing by the door, ready to pounce on me the moment I walked in. However, I stopped myself just in time from colliding with him. He glared at me, still in the foul mood he had been in since the event back in Lucania. “You can freshen up and make lunch while I check out the neighborhood.” His eyes flashed with fury as he ordered me around like I was his slave. Why couldn’t I accompany him on his tour around the ne
Lena’s POVI chose a pair of jeans and a soft blue pullover that matched my eyes. After freshening up, I walked out of the room towards the kitchen. I wasn’t much of a cook. Would Zephyrus be able to eat my simple dishes? What if he hated them? Suddenly, a strange urge to impress him, to make him happy, filled my mind and body. I looked inside the well-stocked refrigerator and pantry to decide on my menu. Maybe he would like some steak and potatoes! I remembered having tasted the succulent food at Alpha Atticus’s house. I set about making it from scratch, remembering the taste. I was so engrossed in my cooking that soon I lost track of time. It was only when Zephyrus walked inside the kitchen did I look up. He smiled at me and my insides turned to mush. It had irked me a lot when he was in a foul mood since morning, but now he looked the opposite. He looked relaxed and happy! I was sure it was all because of me. “I just hope it’s edible. I’m not as good as you. At the academy, we on
Zephyrus’ POVI couldn’t wait to wrap this up and return to our little log cabin. I loved Lena’s idea immensely of a honeymoon. She was right! I wanted this to be more a sexcapade than anything else. She had no idea about the sinful thoughts invading my mind all the time. I didn’t just desire her. I pined for her, craved her with every cell of my body, with every breath I took. It was so deep-rooted inside me, I sometimes feared I would crush her with the intensity of my feelings for her. Of course, the mission would be our priority, but I wanted to explore this attraction we felt for one another. I wanted her to fall in love with me the same way I did for her. I could do anything to make her fall for me. Although patience wasn’t one of my virtues, it was strange how I could wait so patiently for her to fall in love with me. Yet I couldn’t wait to get inside her again. The sight of her curvy body, waiting for my touch, always had turned me on, but I tried my best to restrain my urges
Zephyrus’ POVI cautiously inched towards the closed door and a sense of dread clutched at my heart. The clawing sounds from inside became clearer with every step I took toward it. Now I was sure someone was trapped inside. “Be careful, Zephyrus!” Lena’s panic-stricken voice echoed from the entrance. “I’m fine!” I comforted her when a growl erupted from the other side of the closed door. So, it was an animal trapped inside. I didn’t fear anyone. The animal trapped inside couldn’t be more ferocious than I was! I kicked open the door and waited for it to attack me. The stench inside the room was suffocating me, yet I had to check this out. When nothing emerged from the room, I went inside to check. A whimper from the corner of the room made me search for the animal. The room was in a state of mess, but I could clearly see an enormous cage behind a broken partition in the corner. With more broken cages lying vacant around the room, it looked more like a prison to me. Maybe this was whe
Zephyrus’ POV: After the phone call, I felt relieved. Hazel would stay with Lena until I returned. I wanted her to accompany me, but I changed my mind at seeing Hera’s disturbed state. However, Hera’s behavior towards my mate worried me. I didn’t address the issue now since Hera wasn’t in her right senses, but if it continued, I would definitely have to talk to her. Lena was my fated mate, and I would always stand up for her, even against my sibling, if she was wrong. We flew over the dark, looming, mountainous terrain towards Hay River in silence. Leandros and Lyra were exceptionally quiet since the time we boarded my helicopter. Hera looked relieved as she rested with her eyes closed. I wanted to meet Lena before I left, but with Leandros waiting outside, I couldn’t take the risk. I had expected Leandros to escape with Lyra. Anything was possible for him! I knew his reckless nature so well! Thankfully, he didn’t, or Hera would have driven me crazy. It was almost 9 o’clock when
Lena’s POV Today was the greatest day of my life when I would swear to dedicate my life to my pack. It was the Luna Ceremony today. It’s the day I would be officially welcomed into the pack and given the honor of becoming their Luna.More than me, I could feel Zephyrus’ excitement radiating out of his body in everything he did! He had been wanting this for a long time.Clad in a white, embellished gown paired with a delicate white floral clutch in my hair, I felt like a queen. I was Alpha Zephyrus’ queen!My mom and Hazel had helped me get ready for my big day, escorting me here to the pack house. I was glad of their presence in my life! Now, I had everything I had wished for and more. I had a family, a dream I could fulfill, but mostly, I had a loving mate to spend my life with. I gazed at my mate as he stood outside with Stavros, watching the pack members gather in front of the altar for the event. The moon was at its brightest as if the Goddess was blessing me from up above.A sat
Zephyrus’ POV I left the spy girl under Alexandrios’ care and headed to the prison to wrap up the unfinished work I had there. I had to reach the root of this. How could they house the underage female spy in the male prison? I called Stavros and asked him to reach the place immediately. He had some explanation to do tonight. I stormed into the prison complex in a state of fury. The guards trembled at the sight of me, having never expected me to return! Now in Lena’s absence, I could rip their hearts out for what they did to an underage girl. “Call all the guards here. Where’s Brutus? Call him right now!” I paced the floor of the prison office waiting for Brutus, our old superintendent, who had been here since my father’s time. “Brutus hasn’t reported for almost a month, Alpha.” Stavros arrived with an agitated look on his face. “What’s up, now? Did the spy open her mouth yet?” “No. She’s not in a condition to open her mouth.” Stavros blinked and focused his attention on me. I f
Lena’s POVA Week Later: The last two days had been a roller-coaster journey for me and Zephyrus. After spending three days at the resort, a call from Stavros disrupted our peace of mind. Those three days were the best ones in my life. Zephyrus and I enjoyed every attraction in and around Yellowknife during the daytime, while on the nights we mated like there was no tomorrow. However, we were brought out of our mating haze with a jolt. Stavros and Homer had captured a female spy trespassing on the southern boundaries of Lucania. Although her identity was still a mystery to all, they suspected her to be Felixe’s spy! We had to return home, and ever since, Zephyrus had been extremely busy trying to find out the threats looming over our heads. With my Luna Ceremony scheduled two days later, I had been busy too! “Lena, will you talk to the spy? See if you can make her spill the details of her mission!” I shut my laptop and turned my attention to my mate. I had been busy with the regi
Lena’s POV The ice-cream did wonders to my body. Since the time I was at the ice skating rink, I started feeling an intense heat accumulate in the pit of my stomach. It caused a burning sensation between my legs, making me all worked up. I was in Zephyrus’ arms then and the heat build-up made me restless. Now I felt a little better after enjoying the two ice creams. He held me close as we sped towards Point Lake Resort and Spa and the momentary relief I was feeling subsided. His nearness, his warmth again, brought the burning heat back into my body! Was this normal? Although twenty, I had never experienced this in my life! Maybe I was going into heat like all the female wolves did! Zephyrus inhaled sharply and tightened his hold on me. Did he sense it? “Are you alright?” I could feel his sharp intake of breath as he leaned in to nuzzle his face into my neck. “Yes.” It was a shaky whisper as weird sensations rocked my body. I just couldn’t restrain the urge to break into my wolf
Lena’s POVHazel bundled everyone out before Zephyrus’ return. It puzzled me since I hadn’t informed her about our date tonight. Maybe Zephyrus had. After all, she was closer to him than to me. With no time to spare, I got ready in a black knitted dress, pairing it with a matching jacket, stockings, and boots. These were the clothes Hazel had got for me.At first glance, I thought they were a waste of time, but now I was thankful to find something to wear for the occasion. I never possessed such fancy clothes in my twenty years of life, surviving on bare essentials only, but tonight was different. Tonight I wanted to look my best. I wanted to dress up for my mate for the first time in my life. I wished I had some money to buy some clothes for myself and my mom. Maybe I would get a job somewhere before starting my dream venture. It would help me invest too. The front door clicked open, and it brought me out of my thoughts. I heard footsteps approach the bedroom, and my heart skipped
Lena’s POVIt was morning already, but I was too sore to get up. I could hear Zephyrus move around outside, but I couldn’t join him. After much effort, I somehow limped towards the washroom to freshen up. Despite the pain, I felt sated, and euphoric, as if floating on cloud nine. The bedroom door opened and Zephyrus entered carrying a breakfast tray laden with enough food to feed a battalion. “Why did you make so much?” I chuckled as he set the tray down on the coffee table overlooking the deck. When he pushed the curtains aside, the view took my breath away. I had no idea there was a lake in his backyard. The frozen lake shone under the pale sunlight “You need to eat to get back your strength, Lena. After what you’ve been through, you need it more than I do.” He held my hand and led me to the sit-out. “Mmm, smells delicious! I could get used to this every morning!” He smiled, and we sat down to tuck into the delicious eggs Benedict made to perfection. The steak burrito and berry
Lena’s POVThe look in his eyes made my heart skip a beat. He carried me to the bedroom, not once taking his eyes off me. My body throbbed with need, imagining what we were about to do. I could drown in him forever without a connection with the outside world! I felt intoxicated, addicted to my mate! He sat down with me straddled on his lap. His lips immediately attacked my neck, sucking on the mark, and I arch my neck to give him better access. His mouth was driving me crazy. The mark worked like an erogenous zone that always triggered a burning need in me. “What do you want, Lenn? Do you want to ride me or eat me? Or do you want me to do the honor?” I grinned at his choices because I wanted them all. How can you choose between oxygen and water when you needed both? “All of them. I want to start with eating you, but you have to close your eyes.” He chuckled at my response. “Nope. I want to see you all the time.” Blushing at his fiery, unwavering gaze pinned on me, I eased off him
Zephyrus’ POVI watched my mate sleep with a soft and blissful smile on her face. It took my breath away to know she was at peace with her life now. I was glad I could help her reunite with aunt Syble. It made me feel relaxed. I know she wouldn’t leave me now. Despite the exhaustion, I couldn’t take my eyes off her. She’s beautiful! My little Lena. Despite the age difference between us, we connected with one another so well. I had never expected I could connect to a stranger so well! My eyes were drawn to her creamy complexion that radiated a glow all around the bedroom. This time, it was the mark I gave her that glowed the most. It stared at it, as if under a hypnosis, watching her soft, pale locks brush against it. Although I had expressed my wish to make love to her again, I couldn’t wait a second more. My c*ck itched to be inside her again, but maybe she’d be sore. Maybe she needed a little rest. These thoughts made me sigh and give her a little time to recover. My c*ck twitche
Lena’s POVHe carried me to the bed, laying me down gently. Glancing down at my exposed body, a low and possessive growl escaped his lips, making me shiver. He eased onto the bed, slowly, while holding my gaze. As he hovered over me, his legs pinned me to the bed, yet his unwavering gaze seemed to watch my reaction minutely. “Show me how much you missed me!” I smiled, knowing how to please him. As we lay heart to heart, skin to skin, I surrendered my soul to him forever. He dipped his head to kiss the mark he gave me. The swirl of his wet tongue against it, the warmth seeping through me, was enough to turn me on. I could feel his erection grinding into me and I dug my nails into his shoulders while my hips moved of their own accord to meet his thrusts. With a possessive growl, he moved downward, trailing his mouth from my neck down my chest to latch onto my left breast. With his thumb teasing the other one, I could feel my arousal growing to new heights. My breathing was shaky. I