"Come in" Thane called out. Kyros stepped in. Jairus cleaned his mouth, giving me a smile and nodded at Kyros as he left.
"My king" he bowed his head in greeting.
"What do you want?"
"I came to seek your permission on behalf of Esme." he looked between us.
"Whatever for?"
"She wants to volunteer at the infirmary"
"No" my heart sank.
"My king...."
Thane interrupted him "If that is all you may leave now." Kyros looked like he wanted to say more but he turned and left.
I was fuming in anger. I angrily packed the dishes and stormed out of the room. My anger reduced before I entered the study again.
"Would you be needing anything your highness?" I prayed he heard the venom dripping from my voice. He looked at me for a bit and pointed to the couch.
"Go lay down."he looked back at his desk.
<It's been a month since I began working at the infirmary and I've managed not to get caught. Lily has been transferred full time to the infirmary so I get to see her a lot. Kyros on the other hand has been extremely sweet and nice to me. But he didn't make me feel the way Thane did. He didn't make my heart flutter or beat wildly. I didn't feel sparks whenever we touched.He took be to a clearing today with a small stream. We sat with our feet in the water throwing stones."Have you ever thought of having a mate?" I nodded."A couple of times. But I wouldn't be able to feel the bond until I'm bitten." I laughed bitterly. "I'm not sure my mate would even want me.""Don't say that. You are a wonderful person." I smiled at him.
I trailed my hands down his chest and he groaned. My hands held the covers and he gripped them tightly. Sparks erupted in my body at the touch. He groaned lowly and flipped us over. He kissed my mark lightly and I moaned. He sucked earnestly against my mark as I wrapped my legs around his waist and bucked against me. He ripped the shirt of me and sucked against my collarbone.He took an ample breast into his hands and kneaded it. He flicked my nipple with his hands as he sucked on the other. My insistent bucking increased until I came."Keep your hands above your head. Don't touch me and don't cum until I say so." A thrill passed through me. The urge to submit washed over me. I placed my two hands above my head.He toyed with my breasts pinching, tugging and sucking until I was a writhing mess. He
I snuggled deeper into my hard pillow. Wait. It wasn't a pillow. It was a chest. I opened my eyes to see Thane looking at me. A unreadable expression on his handsome face. I was laying atop him, a hard bulge pressing against my stomach. I blushed and quickly rolled over. I scratched my mark nervously.He removed my hands. "Stop that" I noticed I scratched the mark whenever I didn't know what to do about my emotions. The door opened and Jairus came in grinning widely. He sniffed around and paused."Fucking hell. Did you guys have sex?" He scrunched his face. I blushed and looked away while Thane growled."That's fucking disgusting. You are like my parents.""Nobody asked you to come in here without knocking." Thane answered him.
Who was Catalina? I looked at him in confusion as I answered."Who is Catalina?" he didn't answer as he dragged me out of the room. Servants in the hallway looked at us as he dragged me past them. Jairus was in the hallway as we passed."What is going on?" he ignored him and kept on pulling me. Thane opened the door and pushed me inside. I tripped and landed on the floor. I looked at the room. It was the room Jairus had asked me to sleep in. But who was Catalina? The owner of the faint lavender scent?"It was me who asked her to stay here." Jairus spoke up."How dare you disrespect Catalina like that? You had no fucking right to bring a common slave in here" that hurt. Common slave?"She is your mate" Jairus said calmly."And so is Catalina" oh.. this was his dead mate's room. I had no idea."Who has been dead for over four hundred years" the sickening sou
Few eyes turned to us in interest. I shuffled nervously on my feet. I tried to tug my arm but he held on firmly."You're hurting me" I said lowly knowing he heard me. He released his grip and pulled me into him, his arms around my waist. His breath mingled with mine. A low growl sounded behind us. He turned me so my back was against his chest. I looked up to see a furious Thane with his arm candy. I quickly looked at my feet."Brother" his deep voice sent shivers down my spine. It had been so long since I heard it. Wait a minute. Brother?"It's been a while. Two or three centuries?""Four centuries""Ah.. that's right four centuries." The tension between these two could be cut with a kni
Shouts erupted at the table. A few slammed their hands on the table in disbelief. I heard things like: a halfbreed for queen? Others called me a common slave. Thane raised his palm and the table quietened."That is unacceptable" a man with white hair shouted. All eyes were on me. Some with happiness, some with hate and some expressionless. Thane wiped his mouth gently with a napkin."Is that a challenge?""Not at all my king.""Then seat Anstice." The elderly man begrudgingly sat. The meal continued in silence after that. I felt a few people glare at me but I didn't look up. I focused on my plate ignoring them and yet unable to stomach anything."Eat" I looked at him and back at the plate immediately. I managed spoonfuls and quietly excused myself from the table.As I lay in bed trying to fall asleep, Thane lifted me and took me to his room. He lay in
Two days had gone by since the challenge was issued. I hadn't left my room in those two days and nobody had come to check up on me. There was a dull ache in my abdomen today and I felt a bit feverish. The door lock clicked and the door was pushed open. Jairus entered with a smile on his face."You haven't come out for two days""What's the point?" he sat on my bed."The duel is in two weeks""Why is it far away?""So you have time to prepare""There's no point. One week, three months, the result will still be the same. Gardenia will best me. I'm not about to prepare just to die."
I woke up feeling exhausted. There was a mild burning between my legs and if it wasn't quenched, it would turn into an inferno. I reached for Thane but his spot was empty. I felt guilty for keeping him awake all through the night.I woke up with intense burnings between my legs during the night and he helped me relieve my ache each time I reached for him.He stepped out of the bathroom, a towel hung low on his hips. I licked my lips unconsciously and let out a low moan. His nostrils flared as he took in my scent. He got into bed and I reached for him. He placed me on his laps and caressed my hair. I purred and leaned into his chest, flicking his nipple with my tongue. He groaned lowly and squeezed my waist. I felt the pinch of a needle on my hands and tensed."Shhh" he laid me down on the bed gently. I
Five years laterI groaned in annoyance as I tried so hard to find my offspring. Born as a Lycan with witch abilities, the child was a total chaos.Iraia Sparta came into the world without a fuss. The blood had really helped and the delivery was smooth but I've decided to wait until my body is ready before a bear another but Thane is insistent on getting me with child."Iraia baby. Please come and have a bath" I nearly cried now. My enhanced smell couldn't help me because she had the gift of masking her smell.I felt a comforting hand around me and I sighed. "What's the matter?""It's your child. You promised to warn her to stop this""I did""No you didn't. She's wrapped you around her tiny witchly fingers" I heard giggling and saw the little devil in her brothers hands."Thank you so much Jairus. May your children not bother you
Thane asked me to go up to my room with Nala and rest while they went to sort the problem. I didn't argue because I was in too much shock and I didn't want to watch any gory scene.Apparently Roman wanted me dead because I was a half-breed, Anstice wanted revenge because his daughter was 'killed' because of me. The maid was just a pawn in their games but she was going to be punished and the witch didn't want my child born.They spent most of the day in the dungeon, torturing the criminals. When Thane came back to our room, he was freshly showered and I was thankful because I didn't want to see blood on him.He joined me and pulled me into his chest. "It's over?""It's over" I kissed his hands and thanked him because I felt at peace now. There was no m
I could already feel his rage through the bond. His smell was the first I noticed before his blazing eyes met mine. He walked to me and quickly inspected me for any injuries.I touched his arm. "I'm fine" he nodded and went over to Noir and he filled him in."Who gave the Luna a drink in my name" his loud voice boomed. Everywhere was dead silent and it only seemed to increase his rage. He released is dominance and all werewolves and humans fell to the floor.Noir and Valdus seemed to be struggling to stay upright while the others groaned in pain. I whimpered as I was not left out. He turned to me and released his hold on them.He walked to me and carried me in his arms and out of the great hall. Valdus and Noir followed behind us.
"I want it out" want what out? I rubbed my eyes and sat up in bed. Kyros and Thane looked at me as they stopped talking."Want what out? What happened to me?" Kyros looked from me to Thane and to me again. Thane stormed out of the room slamming the door.Kyros cleared his throat and moved closer to me but still kept a safe distance."You're pregnant""I am? How did that happen? My heat passed""Not really. The first day is the most intense but the heat doesn't end on the first day"Ohhh. That was it? Thane seemed mad. "Is that why Thane is upset? He does want the baby?""The baby is a Lycan just like his father and you're human""But the mark..""The mark cannot change you completely. And even if it could it's still recent. Your body is not ready for a Lycan baby yet. It'll take a couple of years or decades before you're r
Things were going well. I was really happy. And in love. I smiled giddily as I put on my dress. After much persuasion Thane had finally let me visit Bronte's hut but I had to go with Noir.He stayed outside while I explored the inside of the hut. I didn't want to take anything out of the hut so I read the books there.I had found out a few things about my mother. Her name was Circe. There was no record about my father's name except that he was a werewolf. The book talked about a prophecy but I couldn't understand it.After three days, I was satisfied with what I had learnt about my mother and figured there was no need to search deeper. I remembered Bronte's words from the dungeon.I took one final look around the room. This was the last time I would be coming here. I went outside and saw Thane outside with Noir. This was the first time he had come here. He turned to me and smiled. I smiled and jogged to wh
"Do you still love her" I asked. He sat unmoving looking at me not saying anything. I guess I had my answer. I stood up and he held me back."I do" I nodded looking down at my feet so he wouldn't see the tears in my eyes. Hearing it made my heart break even more."But I love you too" I looked up at him and stared into his eyes, searching for any hint he might be lying. His eyes looked sincere."You do?" I asked unsurely."Yes. I love you. I love everything about you and I want to spend the rest of my life showing you how much I do" I choked back a sob as he held me in his arms."Don't cry. I hate to see tears in your eyes""I love you
THANE'S POVI hurried back to the cabin hoping I got there in time for her heat. Her scent was faint. I went to the room we shared and checked the wardrobe but her stuff was gone.I figured she must have left the cabin but I was worried. She didn't know the area or the way back to the castle.I mind linked Noir and he confirmed that Jairus had brought her back. meddlesome pup. I shifted into my beast and ran back to the capital.I sent Carlyn back to the castle while I went to the cabin. I went up straight to our room. When I opened the door, Carlyn and Esme were sitting together and didn't seem to notice."I'm sorry I kept Thane with me all through yesterday" Esme nodded but didn't say anything."It's just that yesterday was Catalina's birthday. goddess bless her soul. She loved to celebrate it and so even after her death, Thane still cele
The two days had gone in a blur with I and Thane spending time together. Although he still had to work but, it wasn't all the time.We played games to pass time and he thought me how to throw a knife. We talked about stuffs and he was extremely affectionate.I knew he had not forgotten his ex mate but I was certain he felt something for me. I know I did feel something for him. In fact I had fallen hard. I couldn't explain how I felt but I was happy whenever I saw him and felt butterflies whenever he smiled at him.I wanted to wake up beside him every morning and hopefully have a family together.I was starting to feel feverish but the heat had not yet started. I had a cold shower and put on a singlet with shorts. I went to the Kitchen but there was no sign of Thane.I went out on the porch and called out his name but there was no sign of Thane. I went back to the kitchen to get some water
When I woke up the next morning, I felt better. I wanted to go to Bronte's hut but Thane wouldn't let me. He kept on going on about how I visited the dungeons and how I had not gotten my punishment.He further restricted my movement and confined me to my room for a whole week.The day of my heat was three days away and I had become more antsy. Thane had suggested we go to his private cabin secluded in the forest.We were to leave later today and he had forbidden me from stepping out of the room because my scent had become stronger and more alluring and he didn't want to kill any male today.Still tossing on he bed trying to sleep, I heard sounds at the window. I looked downstairs and saw Lily struggling with somebody. I couldn't see the face of