Warning! This chapter contains mature content, readers' discretion is advised.
Calix’s POV. I walked into the room to the sight of two skimpily dressed ladies sprawled on the bed; a brunette and blonde. “Hello alpha,” the blonde said. “You’re welcome, my lord,” the brunette said. I closed the door behind me just as they seductively climbed down from the bed and walked to me. “Hello, ladies!” I said. “I’m Sara and this here is Fienna,” the blonde said pointing to the brunette. “Nice to make your acquaintances. Well, my name is-” “Alpha Calix, the Alpha of all alphas,” the brunette said. “Your reputation precedes you, my lord,” the blonde added. Smiling, the ladies turned to each other and kissed, at first languidly and then increasing the tempo setting the mood for tonight. “Come, Alpha Calix. We would like to entertain you specially tonight.” I allowed them lead me to a couch opposite the bed. “Please, sit!” And I do. The ladies retired in the bed, locking gazes with me they turned and kissed each other before undressing in a slow strip tease. I adjusted in the chair. Glancing around the room, my gaze settled on a bottle of wine on a side-stool near the couch. I reached for it, uncorking it, I drank directly from the bottle. The ladies before me have now undressed each other and resumed kissing and fondling, in every way possible to arouse a shifter. They crawled to me, a smile tugging the corner of their lips. My gaze darkened as they fumbled with my belt and brought out my co,ck. I gulped a mouthful of my drink as they gasped and exchanged glances, and the blonde measured me against her arm. “This is without doubt the biggest cock I have seen all my life!” she rasped. A smirk stained my lips. “Are you sure you can handle it?” I asked. “Of course, I can’t wait for you to f*ck me with it!” she said. Now we’re talking dirty. I offered her a drink from my bottle, and to her friend too. “Now less talking and more actions, shall we?” I suggested and they nodded in agreement. They stroked my entire length, and then the brunette took it into her mouth and gagged. “Allow me,” Sara said. She struggled too as her accomplice, but took a considerable length of me and gagged too. They locked gazes with me and slurped me up hungrily, almost selfishly but pausing to share whatever they have gathered in a kiss. A low growl tore my lips as they returned attention to my cock, the tension in my head building and building. I snatched my cock from their mouths and stared into their lust-filled eyes. “How about you ladies go back to the bed and wait for me, huh?” I said. A sinister smile tugged their lips. I gulped my drink as they crawled back to the bed and climbed, they kissed and fondled each other just as I returned the bottle on the table. My gaze fixated on the ladies sprawled in-front of me, I undressed and joined them. Their hands feasted on my chest, a moan escaping theirs lips as they straightened and threw themselves into my arms. We kissed, first the brunette and then the blonde, I went back to the brunette and traced kisses to her neck. She threw her head back and moaned, but it was Fienna’s mouth on my cock, as she lowered to her fours and took it in her mouth and sucked. I groaned, our moans filled the room as I turned to the one in my arms and nipped her nipples in a way I was sure gave her pain and then pleasure. A few slaps to Fienna’s parted cheeks, I slipped a finger inside and fucked her. She moaned and sucked me harder, I slipped a second finger and increased the tempo. Sara and I kissed languidly, and I slipped a finger inside her pussy and fucked her too. My primal mode unlocked, their juices coated my fingers and their moans flooded the room. I can’t count how many times they shattered and shattered under my fingers and their juices draped on the mattress. A smile tugged my lips as they simultaneously cried my name, they turned around and both slurped hungrily their juices from my fingers. “Your turn, alpha. We want to taste your cum too,” they declared. Walking back to the bottle on the table, I gulped a mouthful and when I returned, it was to an infinity match. ** ** ** ** ** A groan escaped my lips as the morning sun landed on my face pouring through the open windows. I swiveled on the bed and my gaze settled on the two naked women sprawled on the bed with me, exhausted after last night’s marathon. A sinister smile played on my lips and I jerked out of bed. Shuffling to my clothes, I wore them just as I turned and my gaze settled on a shadow underneath the door. Without being told I knew it was my beta resuming in his duties today. I caught sight of a washbowl in-front of a dressing mirror and walked to it, washed my face and proceeded to the door. “Good morning, Alpha Calix!” Hans straightened as I appeared at the door. My gaze traveled to the long hallway to the sight of our men already resumed in their positions. “Good morning, Han.” I shut the door behind me, not without my beta seeing the two women sprawled on the bed. Han quirking his eyebrows at me. “Really?” “Trust me, it came as surprise to me as well. Now tell me, what’s the report for today?” We stepped into the hallway and headed down the stairs. “Tyr is at peace and quiet this morning, the people are still elated following your arrival yesterday and desire that you make your stay a long one. The port is open for business with a lot of traders heading to Cathena.” “Cathena? What's happening in Cathena?” “The village is having their annual trade-fair today, traders from far and wide are planning to attend.” We continued down the stairs. “Is that all?” I asked. “Yes, that’s all for Tyr.” “And Nirian?” “Nirian is safe this morning, however the parliament insists that you should have an army protecting you during your stay in Tyr. They intend to send two naval ships and at least one-tenth of the Nirian army. Here’s the letter they wrote to you.” Han handed over the letter from the parliament and I scanned through the piece angrily before handing it back to him. “I told them I don’t need any army protecting me,” I snapped. “Even the strongest lycan needs the protection of his army.” I stopped and stared at my beta. “You seem to forget quickly why I don’t want the Nirian army here, Han. My people here are werewolves, a lycan army no matter how small will terrify them and I don’t want that.” I paused and dragged a breath. “Write to the parliament and tell them I am fine and can handle myself. I will request for the military should the need for it arises. But for now, I am fine.” “Noted. I will do as you have said.” “Good. Any other update?” I asked and we resumed down the stairs. “No, except that breakfast has been served.” We exchanged smiles and soon arrived at the foyer, and my gaze fell on Leia conversing with a servant. “My lady, breakfast is ready.” “Thank you.” “This way, My lady.” She tilted her head and our gaze met, without saying a word she turned and followed the handmaid. The dining hall of Tyr castle is still as I remember with my father's tapestry hanging in the room, I stopped before the woven piece and reminisced the times I shared with him, beautiful moments that left me smiling and tearing a little. “Good morning.” I was surprised to hear her suddenly speak to me, I moved away from the tapestry and joined her at the table. Han settled in the chair next to me. “Good morning Leia. I thought you wouldn’t speak to me.” “And yet I just did,” she said in a rather small voice, “Perhaps you needed the distraction.” Here she goes trying to remind me how coming here is such a bad idea. We ate our food in silence and just then a servant approached and whispered something into my ears. Mr. Westley was here and would like to speak with me in the courtyard. It’s with curious steps that I stepped outside to the sight of my father’s friend waiting on the lawns of the castle. “Good morning, my lord.” Mr. Westley bowed and straightened. “Hope you had a good night rest.” A thin smile touched my lips. “I did. You should come inside, we were just having breakfast.” I gestured towards the house as I stopped before him. Mr. Westley smiled. “I will, my lord, but there’s something I thought you should know in private,” he said and the smile on my lips evaporated. My brows creasing, I covered the distance between us. “What’s that?” I asked. “Last week you wrote to me to keep you updated about the alpha that killed your father.” “Yes?” “Well, information getting to me now says he’s headed for Cathena as we speak, something about his daughter failing to shift yesterday at her eighteenth birthday ball.” My hands clenched into fists as I recalled pictures of that night, a slow fury coursed through my veins. But wait, he has a daughter? Why do I care? All I want now is to rip his head just as he’d done to my father’s, a head for a head. Footsteps echoed on the terrace and it was my beta and cousin, I brought back my gaze to my late father's friend. “How far is Cathena on a horse?”Emily’s POV. The air smelled of salt and cedarwood, blending with the fragrances of the flowers hung on the walls. I tried to read the book in my hands, but my thoughts were disjointed, images from my nightmares flashed in my head and I shut the book. It's been hours since we left the shores of Azalea, hours since I left the main deck of the Great Carrack, and joined my mother in the great cabin. Exhaling, my gaze darted across the windows, to my father and his men working tirelessly under the afternoon sun. “Would you care for some tea?” my mother's gentle voice cut through the atmosphere. We were seated on a couch near the windows. At my mother's question, I straightened on the couch and nodded. “Yes, please,” I replied. A smile lighting Queen Larissa’s expression, she turned and signaled the servant with us in the room and I was served tea. “Thank you,” I mumbled and took some sips. “So, did you feel it last nig
Emily’s POV. My legs were swift as I ran through the forest that bordered the hamlet, tears seeped from my eyes and cascaded down my face. I want to make it stop, the pain that glided down my throat and twisted my stomach, but I couldn’t. I could still see my father’s face, the disappointment etched on his face, and the fact he left without saying goodbye. The soles of my shoes pounded against the forest floor and splashed mud up my feet. My breaths, ragged and frantic lurched in my throat as the tears blurred my vision. I can barely see where I was going but I pressed on, each step taking me away to an unknown destination. My thirst for solitude burned through my nerves. All around me was calm and still, the forest a quiet sanctuary of life and light. The golden rays of the afternoon sun filtered through the thick canopy of leaves above, casting a warm, dappled glow onto the forest floor. The trees stood tall and ancient, their trunks r
Emily’s POV. My heart ached as though he took a part of me with him, the thought of never seeing him again rippled me into unequal halves. His scent still hung in the air; that intoxicating smell of musk and honey. His face was engraved in my heart; his beautiful brown eyes and how they looked at me with zest and something primal. His wet hair and how they clung to his face. There was no denying the desires I felt for him, no denying the fact that he felt them too– everything that coursed between us, unspoken but palpable How his hands moved so delicately but with ferocity on my skin, setting wildfires I never knew existed. The heat between us had been undeniable, a magnetic pull that neither of us could resist yet he’d left without a goodbye, just like my father. A cold reminder that I was utterly alone on this settlement. Slowly, I gathered myself off the floor and staggered, my gaze fixated on the trail of his footprints on the sand. The wind whipped m
Calix’s POV. Mate! The world around me stood at a standstill as I watched her from atop the cliff, under the blazing afternoon sun. A butterfly fluttered in her face and she brought forward her hand and it perched on her. The innocence when she smiled and talked to the little creature tugged my heart with warmth. She is kind and beautiful. More than anything, I wanted to stay back and watch her. I could watch her all day and not get tired, but not today. I am on a mission. I am out for the head of my enemy and nothing is going to hold me back. So with one last glance at my mate, I reined my horse in the other direction as I prepared for the descent down the cliff, only to hear my mate scream. It is with shock that I flung around and searched for her and she was no more on the bridge. Where did she go? Adrenaline coursed through my veins as I scanned the perimeter for her and I noticed a grapple in the rive
Calix’s POV. Just like last night, they climbed down from the bed and seductively walked to me. I’d forgotten they were here– perhaps, didn't expect them to still be here after last night’s escapade. This morning after Mr. Westley relayed to me the news of Alpha Thane’s voyage to Cathena, I’d ordered for my horse and cloak right there in the courtyard and hadn't bothered re-entering the castle. Amidst the protests of my cousin and beta, had mounted my horse and set for Cathena. According to Leia, going after Alpha Thane is a bad idea while Han on the other hand, wanted to come with me. In all, my mind was made up. I was going after Alpha Thane and I was going alone. I was already looking forward to his head in my hands, not knowing of the perfect distraction the moon goddess’d planted for me out there on the cliff– the sight of my mate. Was it fate that she’d suddenly fallen into water? I could still see those blue eyes and how they stared into my soul,
Emily’s POV. Something cold and wet landed all over my body. “Wake up!! Who said you can oversleep here?!” the clatter of two metals that followed keyed me into further panic. I jolted awake, rolled on the small bed and fell with a thud on the floor. A small cry left my lips, but I quickly recollected myself off the floor and staggered. My gaze settled on the scowling face of my host as she continued to clatter the metals to my face and then stopped. “That will be the last time I wake you up, Emily Blakesley. Here, we rise before the sun even hints at the horizon. Am I clear? Have I made myself clear?!” she barked. “Y-yes, ma’am,” I stammered. “Good.” She turned and gave the metals to someone else in the room. For the first time, I noticed two women with us in the room, one was holding a bucket which dangled in her hand perhaps to emphasize on what she’d just done. “Strip.” My host ordered. Without even blinking, I peeled the wet dress off my body and stood, naked,
Emily’s POV. My eyes fluttered open. I jerked to a sitting as my gaze settled on the chubby figure of Madame Severine. “How are you feeling?” she asked, shuffling further into the room. “I am feeling better,” I lied. With those hawkish eyes, she scrutinized me. A smile touched her lips but it quickly morphed into a frown. “Is it true, that you refused to eat?” she questioned, her voice dripped with derision. “I-I’m not hungry,” I stuttered and avoided her gaze. She scoffed and stepped away. “Suit yourself. Remember to wake up early tomorrow, early to bed early to rise.” She stopped and glanced at me, and then climbed into her bed. It was a matter of time and her snores filled the room. Gently, I laid down on my bed and dragged my gaze across the open window, as the sky darkened into full-blown nighttime. A howl broke out in the air– Randolph and the men patroll
Emily’s POV. The world around me twirled to a stop as I stared into those pools of brown eyes. My heart began to thump so hard I was sure it might just explode from the frenzy. He was here! He was wearing a dark-blue tunic underneath a black cloak and his hair tousled in the breeze. Slowly, he stepped away from the trees and walked past me. I flung around and watched him strode toward the river. He stopped, and clasped his hands behind his back. Grabbing my dress, I joined him and together we stared at the river– at the waves as they rolled on. That undeniable pull was there again, the desire to throw myself into his arms. I tilted my head to steal a look at his face and he tilted his head and caught me. I blushed terribly and brought back my gaze to the water before me. “It was you, right? The stranger who saved me from drowning the other day?” I spoke to him for the first time, and glanced at him. He wouldn’t spare me another glance bu
Emily’s POV. “I’d like to ride with Lady Leia—alone,” I said, and an awkward silence fell in the courtyard, just like the other day in the dining hall. “What?” Leia gasped, staring at me as though I'd grown an extra head. Han’s eyes were as wide as meatballs and Calix stiffened—his gaze flickering suspiciously between Leia and me. “Yes, thank you.” I offered them a warm smile and took the footman’s hand, stepping gracefully into the carriage. I settled into my seat and then popped my head through the window. “Are you coming, Lady Leia?” She glanced at Calix as though seeking his permission to proceed, and then gulping, she gazed at me and smiled. “Of course, Your Highness.” She joined me in the carriage and the footman shut the door. Across the window, Calix and Han continued to gaze at me even as I tapped the carriage and the chauffeur moved forward the carriage. Moments later, Leia and I exchanged a quiet glance as the three carriages came to a brief stop at the castle
Emily’s POV. A shiver charred down my spine at his command. It wasn’t just his words but the way his eyes darkened as he stared at me; reminding me of how he pleasured me this morning by the window. I was wearing two-piece sleepwear made from expensive silk. The top was a sleeveless chemise of a pale ivory hue. Its neckline was adorned with delicate lace and small embroidered flowers in white and gold thread. The second half was a matching silk skirt. It was long and flowing, with a subtle shimmer that caught the dim light of the room. The waistband rested gently on my hips and was secured by a silk drawstring that flowed into soft pleats beyond my knees. Slowly, I slipped the top over my head, the soft material gliding down my arms before I dropped it on the bed. Calix’s gaze widened slightly, his dark eyes trailing over the sight of my bare skin. When his gaze lingered on my brea,sts, his jaw tightened, and a faint flush crept up his neck. He glanced away for a mom
Emily’s POV. Dawn came earlier than I anticipated, rays of the morning sun seeped through the windows and landed on my face. A groan escaped my lips. I tried to move, but my body felt heavy, like it didn’t belong to me. “Hello, bella.” My eyes fluttered open and I caught sight of Calix staring down at me at the foot of the bed. “I- I can’t move my body!” He chuckled. “Are you sure you can train today? We could reschedule,” he said, his voice laced with concern and amusement. “No! We’re not rescheduling anything. I-can-do-this.” I said each word as I forced myself to sit up on the bed. Calix watched me amusingly and shook his head. “You can be stubborn. We’re rescheduling; You can barely move!” I eyed him and groaned as a dull pain rippled through my waist. “I’ve told you, no rescheduling,” I rasped. For the first time, I noticed he was already dressed up for today, wearing a pair of dark-blue breeches to match with a white tunic and black boot
Leia’s POV. The castle was shrouded in midnight’s silence. Everyone has retired to their chambers—my cousin and his mate too. Slowly, I stepped out of my room and quietly shut the door after me. My cloak billowed after me as I hurried down the hallways of the castle, clutching tight the incense burner in my hands. Footsteps inched closer and I dodged, stepping into the shadows of a close-by alcove. Two guards strolled past, their voices low as they patrolled the area. Heaving a sigh, I stepped out from my hiding and continued in my tracks, doubling my steps. I arrived at the royal kitchen and stuffed enough fruits and bread in my pockets, and also refilled my water can. Again, footsteps inched towards me. Quickly gathering my things, I ducked behind an inbuilt shelf. It was a chef. He rummaged through the counters and sighed. “There you are!” He picked up a blue mug and glanced around the kitchen suspiciously. I pressed myself further into the shelf, stilli
Emily’s POV. Leia led me to a raised platform on the center of the battleground. “We shall kickstart your training with some stretching” she explained. Striding to the center of the ring, she began to stretch; lunges, squats, sideways bends, and I tried to copy her. At first, my muscles snapped and hurt unfamiliar with such movements, but I pushed on. “Good. You’ve got more grace than I expected, but grace alone won’t save you in a battle,” Leia explained. “Our next step is jogging,” she explained. “We’re going to run around the arena five times,” she explained and took the lead. At first, I thought it was simple, not until we completed our second lap and headed for the third. My calves burned, my breaths came in short and ragged as I stumbled after Leia. “Stop!” Leia instructed and I didn’t hesitate to halt in my tracks, leaning forward with my hands on my knees as I struggled to catch my breath. “To be able to control
Emily’s POV. The sheets were still warm where he had been and his scent lingered—a sign that it hadn’t been long since he left. “Calix?” I called out and sat on the bed. A wave of sadness swept through me as I realized I was all by myself—again, and then I heard the faint sound of water trickling in the washroom. Movements followed and the door swung open. He stepped into the room, droplets of water slid down his damp hair, trailing over his shoulder, down to the hard planes of his stomach where a white towel clung. “Where you looking for me?” he asked and I recollected myself. “Yes. No. I thought you left,” I stuttered. A smug smile spilling on his lips, he crossed the room and sat next to me. “I’d never leave without saying goodbye unless it's inevitable,” he muttered and planted a passionate kiss on my lips, one that left me closing my eyes and leaning into him as he deepened it. Painfully, the kiss ended and he cupped my face. “Good morning,” he greeted. “A good
Calix’s POV. The sight of her was a perfection. My mate stood in the soft glow of the candlelight, her silk nightdress clinging to her curves in ways that left my breath hitching in my throat. Her black hair spilled loosely past her shoulders, the strands catching the warm light and framing her delicate face, highlighting her blue eyes. My gaze involuntarily dipped lower, tracing the curve of her collarbone and lingering on the swell of her cleavage visible above the delicate neckline of the gown. The contrast between the silk dress and her soft skin was maddening. A growl rumbled low in my chest, willing me to close the distance, but I fought against it. If I go to her now, I wouldn’t hesitate to take right there which might be frightening for her. The fire she was unknowingly eliciting in me, was so wild and raw I was afraid if I ravaged her right now, I might leave her with bruises—like the handmaidens. I dragged my gaze back up to her face, willing myself to focus on
Calix’s POV. A growl rumbled in my chest. My late father's best friend was the last person I wanted to set my eyes on. “I may not have enough evidence to pin the accusation that he wrote to the Nirian parliament, but I have a strong feeling it's him.” “Could it be he’s here to admit to his crimes?” Han asked. “Mr. Westley? Admit to his crimes?” I scoffed. “Nobody admits to treason certainly not Mr. Westley. He’s smarter than that,” I replied and climbed down the stairs. “So what should I do?” Han asked, joining me. “Send him away.” I glanced at my beta. “Tell him I’m in no mood for visitors.” “Yes, my lord.” Han bowed and doubled his pace down the stairs but curiosity rippled through me. “Where’s he?” I asked. We both halted in our tracks and Han turned around. “I didn’t let him inside. He’s waiting on the terrace,” he said. A smile touched my lips—once again, I was proud of having him as my beta. He knew better not to let an
Emily’s POV. Each step cued me into further anxiety as we headed to the tiltyard; a sickening knot tying in my stomach. It felt like the night of my eighteenth birthday ball when I was first introduced to the public. Calix’s hand holding mine was the only thing steadying me now, giving me the strength I needed. “Are you sure you can do this?” Calix asked, his voice soft. “I can.” I nodded. He glanced at me, his eyes searching mine for any hint of indecision, but I forced myself to hold his gaze. The air shifted as we approached the tiltyard. I could almost hear the low hums of the people gathered inside. Instead of the usual entrance of the tiltyard, Han, Calix, and I walked down a corridor, and then a grand staircase appeared ahead shielded by a canopy. Somehow, this tiltyard was familiar with the one in Azalea, with a special entrance to royalties. I caught a glimpse of the guards flanking the area and the entrance of the gallery. Clim