Wikh leaned in. "Your Highness, what are you doing? This isn't why we are here." I grabbed him by his hair and slammed him face down on a table nearby. I couldn't tell why I did what I did, but somehow my wolf was misbehaving. Wikh's nose bled, and he looked at me apologetically while everyone else in the room looked like they wanted the ground to swallow them. My eyes were darkening, but seeing Daisy stare at me like I was a demon sparked something dangerous within me. I didn't like that look one bit. "Take her away. We don't care what you do with her. Her mother should have known better than to have gotten intimate with our alpha." One of her sisters said in a condescending manner as she hissed with disgust. "Don't talk about my mother that way," she said under her breath. Her voice was shaky. Her eyes teary. Didn't this same girl snap and call me an asshole minutes ago? In short strides, Aaren moved closer and smacked her across the face. My wolf growled. No one should
I couldn't tell if his act of generosity was sarcastic or if I'd just been messed up but I knew I couldn't let down my guard. Not while I'm in enemy's territory. To be able to run or fight back, I'd need to replenish my lost energy. So, I sat on the cold hard floor and began to gobble down my food. I was just halfway through my food when I heard footsteps approaching. It was a guard, my adrenaline pumped up as they unlock the door and pulled me up, taking me towards a run. "The Alpha wants to see you tonight. You have to look good so have your bath and wear this dress. In a few minutes I'll come get you." He tossed a bag to me and after a moment of hesitation, I checked to see a black sequin dinner dress. "What am I? A whore?" I muttered but the guard kissed his teeth and left unbothered. "What have I ever done to the universe?" I asked myself as fresh tears began to roll down my eyes. "Why do I always have to find myself in worse situations?" Few minutes later, I was now
"Guards!" He called and I quickly came to my senses, grabbing my clothes.There's no way in hell he did that for nothing. As the guard carried me away, I yelled and cursed at him again."Rot in hell!"♠︎♠︎♠︎♠︎♠︎Aiden's POV::I clenched my fists, jaws all clenched as I watched her be taken away. She was defiant, I'll give her that. But to have her disrespect me wasn't something I was going to take lightly. Not when she was nothing but spoils of war. I could have easily killed her, done whatever I wanted with her but something about her makes it hard for me to force her. All I wanted to do was see her be submissive. To watch the confusion dance in her eyes when she can't stop moaning my name. "Fuck! What the hell am I thinking?" I chided myself. Daisy was here for only one thing. To be by my side, fulfill the prophecy and be discarded. I wasn't going to let anything stand in the way of that. I walked to my bar and poured myself a glass of Scotch. Wanting to rid my mind of thoughts,
Dressed in a crisp black suit that hugged my frame, I adjusted my tie before stepping out into the hallway. The remnants of last night's chaos had been cleaned up, leaving only silence and the faint scent of smoke lingering in the air.At the office, I found solace in the weight of responsibility. Papers piled high on my desk reminded me of the world I controlled, the wars I had won, and the enemies I had crushed. This was my domain-a place where I thrived.The knock at the door was soft, yet the energy behind it felt charged. My wolf stirred uneasily as I straightened in my chair. "Come in."The door creaked open, revealing a figure cloaked in dark robes. The seer's face was shrouded by the hood, but the scent of aged magic and foreboding was unmistakable. The room seemed to darken as he stepped inside, his presence commanding even the air to still."You've come uninvited," I said coldly, leaning back in my chair. "What do you want?"The seer ignored my tone, his voice low and grave.
"Leave me alone," I hissed, trying to move faster.Another man grabbed my arm, yanking me back so hard I nearly dropped the stone. "Where do you think you're going?""Let go!" I shouted, panic flaring in my chest.He didn't listen, his hand tightening around my arm as he leaned in closer. "You belong to the Alpha, huh? Maybe he won't mind if I have a little taste."Before I could respond, the pusher was on me, shoving me so hard I fell to the ground. The stone hit the dirt with a thud, but my head hit something far harder. Pain exploded in my skull, and warm blood trickled down my forehead."Get up!" the pusher roared, his baton raised.I tried to push myself up, my vision swimming, but my body wouldn't cooperate."That's enough!"The voice cut through the chaos, commanding and sharp. Leon strode into the field, his gaze icy as he looked at the pusher and the men surrounding me."Get back in line," he barked at the others. "Now!"They scattered like frightened animals, their laughter d
"Rest while you can," he said, standing. "I won't go easy on you tomorrow."As the door closed behind him, I clenched my fists tighter, my nails digging into my palms. My hatred for him burned brighter than ever.He wanted to break me. But I wasn't going to let him.Sleep claimed me faster than I expected, my exhaustion too great to resist. But peace did not come with it.Darkness engulfed me, a suffocating void that pressed against my chest. The air was heavy, carrying an eerie chill that made my skin crawl. I stood in the middle of an endless forest, its towering trees twisted and gnarled, their bare branches like skeletal fingers reaching toward the blackened sky.The ground beneath my feet was damp and cold, the soft squelch of mud echoing in the silence. A thick fog swirled around me, obscuring everything beyond a few feet. The faint rustle of leaves sent a shiver down my spine, though there was no wind to stir them.I didn't know where I was, but every instinct screamed that I sh
I needed to clear my head.The club was loud and suffocating, the bass reverberating through the floor as bodies moved to the music. It was a stark contrast to the quiet of my office, but that's why I came here. To drown out the noise in my mind with something more tangible.I sat in a booth near the back, nursing a glass of whiskey. The amber liquid burned as it slid down my throat, but it wasn't enough to silence the thoughts clawing at me.Daisy. Her name was a curse, a distraction I couldn't afford. Yet, no matter how hard I tried, she lingered in the back of my mind like a ghost."Alpha," a sultry voice purred, pulling me from my thoughts.I glanced up to see a young woman standing before me, her lips painted a deep red and her dress clinging to every curve. Her eyes sparkled with mischief, her intentions clear."What do you want?" I asked, my tone flat.She didn't answer, instead sliding into the booth beside me. Her fingers trailed up my arm, her touch warm and inviting. "You lo
“What?” she gasped, her composure faltering for the first time.“You heard me,” I said coldly. “She needs to learn her place.”The guards hesitated, but a sharp look from me had them moving. They grabbed her arms, dragging her to the center of the room.“No!” she yelled, struggling against their grip. “Let me go!”Her cries fell on deaf ears as they secured her hands above her head, tying them to the beam that ran across the ceiling. Her defiance should have angered me, but instead, it fascinated me. She was terrified, yet she refused to beg.I stripped off my coat, tossing it aside as I grabbed the whip hanging by the wall. Its leather coils felt heavy in my hand, a weight I was all too familiar with.“Maybe this will remind you who’s in charge,” I said, my voice low and menacing.The first strike echoed through the hall, her sharp intake of breath cutting through the silence.“You think you can challenge me?” I growled, lashing the whip again. “You think your brother’s pathetic schem
Leon was fully focused on Asper now and although he didn't look as confident like he did earlier, there were still traces of defiance in his eyes. “Now, a lot of my men haven't had the opportunity to take a life,” Asper continued. “Imagine combining sex and cold blooded murder. Fucking her mercilessly while tearing her limb my limb. But, it still won't end there. Not even close. I will make sure they keep her alive while doing that and when they are done, she would be taken out in the open and—”“Okay, okay,” Leon blurted. “I'll tell you guys anything you want to hear, you sick bastard. Just don't hurt Neena.”“That depends on you,” I said, stepping forward. I'd enjoyed watching him squirm in his seat as he listened to the disturbing description that Asper made. The brave front he'd been putting was totally gone now, leaving a scared Leon with us.He looked at me, then at Asper, and there was nothing but pure hatred in his eyes. “I was angry, okay? I was angry that you took my beta p
“Don't you think you're already going too far?” He asked me, looking at me skeptically. “The house is quite far from here. Are you sure you have the alpha's permission?”“Yes, I am. You can come back with me to ask him if you want,” I said, trying my best to remain calm and keep confident. My heart raced as he studied me and I prayed he wouldn't decide to take me up on the offer.“Alright. I can see you're telling the truth. You can go back now.”Without a moment's hesitation, I turned back and heard towards the house. Escaping this time around was going to be far harder than it was the first time. It was as if Aiden had tripled security everywhere. My own advice was now working against me. If it wasn't for me telling him how much of a threat Klaus was, I didn’t think he wouldn't have added more people to those that kept watch around the perimeter.After that attempt, I made a few other attempts to run away again but I always ended up right back at Aiden's house. All the blind spots I
Daisy's POV:A few hours after I'd told Aiden of Klaus' plan, I heard that Klaus had launched an attack against them. But I also heard that it had been unsuccessful, thanks to the valiance and bravery of Aiden and his men. I was so happy to hear that that I almost wanted to climb out of bed to go find Aiden and celebrate with him.But that was nothing but a mere fantasy as a celebration would be the furthest thing from Aiden's mind. He hadn't returned to the room since he'd left early that morning and I hadn't left the bed either. I found myself wishing he was still by my side but I couldn't find the energy to climb out of bed to go after him. The sound of the door opening broke into my thoughts and all the cells in my body seemed to stop functioning as I saw Asper sauntering into the room. I still couldn't understand wh Aiden was still moving around with him and Leon after everything that had happened. Seeing him made him irritated but given my current state, I knew that was someth
He made the mistake of throwing his full weight into the attack, and thanks to my agility, my movement was fluid and before he could recollect himself, I dug my claw into his exposed back and dragged my hand all the way across his back, ripping his flesh out as I went. With my other claw, I slashed at his face repeatedly until it was nothing but a mess of blood and flesh. As my eyes scanned the area, I saw that all the wolves were dead and there was only one casualty on my side. Fair enough.“Let's go,” I called out to the others and walked around my car to the driver's seat. I drove out of the woods first, with the others followed closely behind. On arriving home, I carried Daisy straight to my room, not minding the small injury I had sustained and the blood smeared on my face and my clothes. Gently, I laid her on the bed and the first thing I did after that was to check her pulse. Seeing that it was strong, I became relaxed and stepped back a bit to allow her a fresh breath of air
Aiden's POV:After the whole issue with Leon, I spent the next few days investigating Max's death but no one had any useful information to provide and that only served to fuel my anger. It felt like I was surrounded by traitors and after Leon and Max who I was just getting to know, I wasn't sure I could trust anyone in the pack anymore. With Daisy, Wikh, Leon, and Max gone, I didn't have many solid options left. Neena too had shown whose side she was on and although I couldn't blame her for it, I still had to punish her anyway. For Leon and Neena to be able to stand up to me, it meant I was already becoming soft and that was probably what led me to my current situation. Not anymore. If the old Aiden was what everyone wanted, then the old Aiden is what they would get. Anyone that dared to go against me again would pay for it with their lives. How different things might have been if I'd listened to what Daisy wanted to tell me about Leon. I wished I'd listened to her. Better still, I
Klaus summoned me the following day and I wondered what he wanted to see me for. A part of me was worried as I headed towards the room that served as his office until we returned to the estate. I couldn't help but wonder if I'd done something wrong without knowing it. The sun was already high up in the sky, bathing the hallway in its light.He was seated on the edge of his desk with his arms folded to his chest when I walked in. “You called for me,” I said.“Yeah, I did,” he replied, unfolding his arms. He walked around the desk to go to sit in the chair behind it. “I noticed that you barely leave your room. Aren't you supposed to use all this time to integrate yourself with the people you are going to be ruling soon?”“I already did that,” I said, moving closer to his desk.“If you're referring to the simple meet and greet you did during the first ceremony, then I'd advise you to think twice. You have to make them feel like they know you and can rely on you anytime. One simple meet
Daisy's POV:After putting on my clothes, I left the roof and part of me was hoping that, somehow, Aiden would still be around. But I knew it was a piper’s dream and I wasn't that disappointed when I didn't see him anywhere. He would be a dead man if he was still present anyway. My inner thighs were sticky as I made my way to my room. Once inside, I turned the key in the lock and, after hearing the satisfying click, I pulled off the clothes again and headed straight into the shower. As the water cascaded over my body, I shut my eyes, memories of the spectacular night with Aiden keeping my mind busy. I hadn't realized how much I'd missed him fucking me until when he filled me with his cock last night. The sudden urge to run away from Klaus and return to him came over me but, knowing what the end result of that line of action would be, I forced the thought out of my mind. Being away from Aiden was a small sacrifice to make to achieve what I wanted and I was very willing to make it. De
Fully satisfied, the muscles in my body relaxed and I fell onto the blanket beside her. Her hand came to rest on my chest, teasing my nipples and the next thing I knew, it was morning and everywhere was bright. I could hear voices and footsteps and I knew it was time for me to take my leave. Daisy only stirred a little when I stood up and I had to wake her up myself. Looking around, I saw our clothes littered everywhere.She looked groggy and unaware at first then, all of a sudden, her eyes went wide as everything came back to her.“Oh, shit. They are going to be looking for me soon,” she said and hurried to her feet.“Fuck that. Come back with me,” I said as I wore my pants.“I can't. My presence here is important or they will kill you.”“Like hell I care about that,” I returned sharply. “Any attempt they make will surely fail.”She stopped moving abruptly and turned to face me. “Why are you so stubborn?” She fired at me and I was taken aback by that. “Why won't you listen to anythi
Aiden's POV:I could hear Daisy's muffled moaning as my hand slipped into her hot liquid center. The moans became even more intense as my fingers gradually started swimming around inside her. Hearing those moans, I realized how much I'd missed them. As I continued pleasing her with my fingers, I couldn't shake the thought that someone else might have done the same thing to her before I found her and that thought motivated me to increase the pressure of my fingers.If she had been with anyone else, then I was going to make sure that I erased any residuals of the person's touch on her until my own was the only one she recognized and remembered. After a few seconds, I slowly withdrew my finger from her dripping pussy and tugged her panties down till it pooled around her ankle. I felt something come alive in my pants as I stared at her plump ass and the thought of burying myself between them was too much to bear. Even after all the times we'd been together, it felt like I was just gettin