Ruby POVI paced the floor of the small bedroom we had been staying in the last week. The room felt suffocating, every inch of it weighed down by the heavy silence that had crept in over the last week. I paced back and forth, the floorboards beneath my feet groaning like they were mocking my frustration. This place, it reeked of torment. Even the air seemed haunted by the memories of everything that had happened here. And yet, somehow, that wasn't even our biggest problem.Two days ago, when I finally came to after Gabe's rejection, Sebastian had shown me what this town had become. The dark fog that lingered at the edges of the streets wasn't just some natural phenomenon, it was alive, pulsing with an energy I could feel under my skin. A part of me craved it, like it could fill the hollow spaces inside me, but I couldn't take it in. My magic was weak, severed along with my eye. Whether it was Gabe's rejection or losing a part of myself, I couldn't say, but the weakness left me despera
Sebastian POVI stormed out of her room, heading straight for the bar, desperate for as much liquor as my body could hold. I almost did it again, the one thing I swore I would never do. But this time... oh this time, I used my compulsion to force her to beg me. It was vile how far my inner wolf would push for submission. Goddess, the way she submitted though, how she begged for me to claim her was so damn tempting. The memory of her submission twisted something deep inside me. The way she pleaded to be claimed was intoxicating, a temptation I couldn't shake.How could I think of her like that? I didn't care that she had no choice; I craved her completely, vulnerable and on her knees before me, begging to be owned. "I thought you'd be on cloud nine now that Ruby is healed," Sylvia said, sliding another shot of the most vile drink I'd ever tasted across the bar. I needed that burn, something to quiet the wolf within me demanding total control."Yeah, I am," I muttered. But I hadn't ev
Ruby POVI was done with that so-called Alpha. How he pitied me, mocked me. Yes, I was an omega, craving his command over me, but so what? That was how it worked. He was my Alpha, and I was his omega. I was tired of being labeled a freak or a weak little wolf simply for feeling the way I was programmed to. If Sebastian hated that, then maybe it was best he released me from his pack. Maybe then the ache in my soul to seek out Gabe and the pull of my heart to claim Sebastian would finally rest, leaving me free to be truly on my own.The rage from Sebastian's rejection fueled me, guiding my anger and pain. I knew I was becoming bitter, and honestly, I didn't care anymore. There was no right or wrong way to feel; just simply how I felt. Right now, I felt murderous, especially towards my insensitive best friend."What are you doing?" Sebastian asked, stepping beside me. I stood at the edge of the town, eyes closed, mind at ease. I could feel the magic around me, humming like a quiet song,
Sebastian POVRuby was magnificent, a beauty that people will speak of for generations. The way her body glistened with magic, her eyes sparkled with hope. It was like she transformed right before my eyes. "That was exhausting." She sighed, plopping on the bed. We spent the entire day chasing away the dark and it was exhausting, but more fulfilling than anything I've ever done before."That was exhilarating. It felt like I've been here for months trying to push back the darkness, and in one swift moment you just erased it.""Yeah, I did." She sat up, looking over my glum expression. I was truly impressed by her. "I guess that means I'm better than you." She stood and walked towards me. That sassy attitude on a mission to torment me, but I welcomed it."I wouldn't say better, maybe close to equal." I mocked."Equal? I don't think so, little wolf." She teased. "Kane is a chump compared to Scarlet and now we both know it." 'Mark her!' Kane suddenly roared inside me. He was jumping arou
Sebastian POV"Fuck!" I roared out, my hand came to her hair, pulling her head back and forcing her beautiful breast into my mouth. My lips tugged at her hard nipples, my canines scraping her delicate skin, while my hands helped my hips fuck her so passionately. It was all too overwhelming. I had to have her."Goddess!" Ruby's voice circled around me, her orgasm ripping through her and I bit down, my teeth sinking right through her soft flesh, claiming her left breast just as my dick exploded like a bomb of betrayal inside her. I wanted to kill my wolf, but the pleasure inside me was too great to ignore. I held her close to me, my hard dick buried deep inside her and I filled her, one burst after the other of my cum releasing from me and into her. I forced my teeth further in her breast, my tongue lapping the blood dripping over her nipple. Every part of her tasted divine."You like a damn vampire, Sebastian." Ruby said breathlessly. "It feels so fucking good." I pulled my canines b
Sebastian POVI laid in bed restless, unable to find comfort in the immense satisfaction Ruby's body gave me. She had called out to Gabe! Said she needed us both. What did that mean? Was I really just an Alpha to satisfy her heat? I know the sex between us wasn't something of epic love, not like I thought we would be, but it was still something amazing. She even said she never orgasmed so hard before.I watched her sleep peacefully in bed. Not a worry on her beautiful face. Then she began calling for Gabe again. My heart sank as she twisted and turned in the sheets. No matter how great we could be together, she would always want him.I packed our things, gritting my teeth every time his name slipped from her lips. She was dreaming of him. While I was here, after I spent half the night inside her, she was dreaming of him. We needed to leave. Get her a suppressant for this cursed heat taking over her body. I will always cave to her so I had to remove the need her body had for me. It was
Gabe POVThe wasteland stretched endlessly before us, the air thick with decay. Every step felt heavier, like the earth itself was trying to drag us under. I couldn't shake the feeling crawling through my bones. My connection to Ruby was barely alive inside me, like a ghost lingering to torment what little I had left. Every breath felt like it carried a distant echo of her presence, mixed with a searing pain that clawed at me. I knew, deep down, what that feeling was.She was with him. Not just by his side but in his bed. I felt them as one, a union of their souls that I was no longer apart of. Any minute I word feel her rejection severing what little bond we had left. Any second I would crumble and be left useless. I swallowed hard, the bitterness burning at the back of my throat. Ragnar snarled inside me, pacing restlessly. He wanted to rage out, rip something apart. But there was nothing here, nothing but the scorched ground and dying wind. I forced him down, trying to focus on th
Ruby POVThe ride back to the Southern Wall was heavy with silence. I tried not to let what I'd overheard between Sebastian and Sylvia cut so deep, but the ache was there, undeniable. He regretted sleeping with me. That much was clear, and I couldn't let it happen again. Whatever I had hoped for between us, I had to let it go. No matter how badly I wanted it.A few years ago, I'd dreamt of something different, something full of hope. In that dream, I was in the arms of my true mate. When he marked me, my magic drained from me like a river, setting me free. It was my birthday, and I was turning twenty, wracked with guilt over hurting someone I loved. Then, in the dream, my mate marked me, and I marked him. I never saw his face or learned his name, but I felt our perfection. My magic flowed out, released back into the world. It was the only time I ever felt free from the goddess's curse.After Gabe's rejection, I thought maybe that man, my true mate, could've been Sebastian. He was my s
Ruby POVThe moment their canines left my neck, everything inside me snapped into place. The bond, the one I had waited for my whole life, finally completed itself, like a string pulled taut and then gently released, humming with energy. It was more than just a connection; it was a merging of souls. I felt Gabe and Sebastian inside me, their love, their power, and their wolves. It was so wild and untamed, settling deep into my spirit like missing pieces.Then I felt Scarlet. She surged through me, fierce and powerful, filling every inch of my body. I hadn't felt her like this in so long. I gasped, feeling her strength, her desire to protect, her joy at being whole again."Scarlet?" I called out, feeling her presence entwined with mine."I'm here, Ruby. We're one again, truly one." Her strong and comforting voice echoed inside my mind. There was no more fear or separation, only us, two halves of the same soul reunited. But there's something more, something pushing against us. Do you fe
Sebastian POV"We will always be together, Ruby." I kissed her slowly, Gabe's hands running up and down my back and then I felt his tongue between ours and smiled. "Always." Gabe whispered, kissing her along side me, our tongues all mingling as we shared her together, taking turns with her lips."You two are so overwhelming, and I love it. I love you." Ruby barely got the words out as we sat all tangled together. "It's time." She whined, turning her body on top of me. Her back rested to my chest, and her hands separate her cheeks so my tip teased the brim of her ass. I needed to feel her, every day, I needed to be inside her. "Goddess, you know how to handle two mates perfectly, little girl." I kissed her neck, my hand holding my cock as she slowly sank down, jolting and moaning as I stretched her walls more and more."Beautiful, little wolf." Gabe pinched her chin, kissing her as my lips peppered her neck. "Take me at the same time, please, Alpha." She begged Gabe. We both let out
Gabe POVI ran through the woods, chasing my wife's scent, the moon high in the sky guiding me toward her. I knew exactly where she was heading. It was almost time, but first, a little fun.I shifted into Ragnar, letting my wolf take over, his paws pounding the earth as we hunted. It had been three days since I last touched her, and apart from the quickie Sebastian and I just had, I haven't felt a release in too long. I was saving everything for tonight, and the anticipation was driving me wild.Ragnar halted as we reached the hill overlooking the lake. Ruby stood there, barefoot in a small white dress, her head slightly turned, already sensing me. She giggled, sliding one strap off her shoulder, teasing me as she undressed.I heard footsteps and growls approaching, Sebastian was closing in. Ragnar lifted his head to the moon, praying and cursing Lupa to make this night something other than the nightmare we feared. As I howled into the sky, I made a silent vow: if they took my mate fr
Sebastian POVAfter our wedding, everyone gathered in the center of town for a grand celebration, honoring not only our union but also Ruby's birthday. Each street was decorated with a different theme: one for the wedding, another for a baby shower, one for Ruby's birthday, and finally, a street celebrating the world's next Alphas and Luna.I wasn't sure if my mom had planned it all to get the celebrations out of the way, fearing Ruby might not survive the night. Or if maybe she was worried about herself. Over the past week, my mom had aged drastically, her hair had turned grey, and her skin had become fragile. Losing Athena had taken a heavy toll on her body, and I could see the fear in my fathers' eyes that they might lose her sooner than expected."She'll be here for a long time. Have faith," Ruby's soft voice came from behind me as she wrapped her arms around my waist."Yeah, I'm trying." I turned and pulled her into my arms, leaning down to steal a kiss. She had lost her heels an
Ruby POVI did it! Somehow, I had everything I ever wanted. I looked over at my family; my mom, held by my dad as she cried, my two sisters, with whom I was just beginning to form a real relationship, and Sheila, who somehow felt more like a twin to me. Her mate had finally returned, after walking through war and hell to find her, and now, he held her tightly in his arms. We shared a brief glance, a silent understanding that the one thing we all needed was love. Whether it came from a lover, a friend, or family, it didn't matter. We just needed to feel connected, to belong. And now, we had that."We will always do right by you, Ruby," Sebastian vowed, drawing my focus back to where I stood with my two mates. We had an entire world ahead of us, but right here, in this moment, they were all I needed."We will always protect and defend our Luna," Gabe added, his voice strong and certain."We will love and cherish every moment you're by our side," Sebastian continued."And we will fulfill
Gabe POVI stood before the Southern Pack, with members of my own pack mixed in among the crowd below. My nerves were on edge as the weight of my new reality crashed down on me. I was about to become Alpha of them all. For so long, I thought my purpose was to break the world and rebuild it alongside my father, Dietus. But I had been wrong.I was meant to rebuild, yes, but not through destruction. My mother was gone. Lupa and Dietus were gone. The past no longer held me down. Now, it was just me, a man in love with two incredible people, ready to embrace the new life we would make together.To my surprise, every pack member seemed to rejoice for us. They were welcoming of our union, and accepting of the shared Alpha role Sebastian and I planned to take. It had never been done before, two Alphas, mates, leading together, but we were one soul divided at birth, and now we would spend eternity as a whole."We hope you all join us for the celebrations," I concluded my speech, taking Sebasti
Ruby POVI couldn't believe I was awake and alive. My hands roamed over my Alphas that squished my small body between them. I really thought I was dying last night, but then it hit me. I was in a crazy, painful heat because they had marked each other. I never wanted to feel that pain again, but I had to admit it was worth it. I felt them so much more connected now, and we had amazing sex. 'Take them again.' Scarlet begged.'We have to get home. No more sex until after our wedding Scarlet.' I said, gently lifting from the bed. Sebastian moved over and pulled Gabe into his arms. Scarlet and I both whined looking over them.'Why deny ourselves all that?' She purred, watching our Alpha's hands roam all over the other's body. 'They will wake up super horny, and once they see the marks they left on me, it will drive them crazy. Last night was too close of a call. If they mark me before the full moon it all falls apart.''You don't know that.' Scarlet whined as I dressed quickly, sneaking
Sebastian POV"That was the best sex I ever had. I think that was better than knotting." I wiped the sweat from my forehead as Ruby completely passed out in Gabe's arms."She wears out quickly." He chuckled, picking her up to bring to the bathroom. I heard the bath running and chuckled as I looked down at my dick. "How are you hard again?" I asked. There was no pleasing him. I stomped my way to the bathroom, watching Gabe gently wash Ruby's body in a warm bath. His fingers played with her breast, right over my mark. I loved claiming that body and I think even after I mark her on her neck, I'll still bite the shit out of her."Stand up!" I ordered him."What?" He laughed looking behind me. "Oh! I see." He stood slowly, hands running over his body to tease me. "Bend over right there and take my dick like a good Alpha." I demanded, jerking off as I watched both my mates."I knew we would have a long night." Gabe chuckled, hands grabbing the side of the tub as he wiggled that ass to me
Ruby POV"Ruby? What's wrong!" Gabe shouted at me, barreling through the door and scooping me right in his arms. I crawled into a tight ball in his lap, the pain inside me ten folds, but slowly embedding away with his touch."Don't let me go." I pleaded. "Please, don't let me go.""What's wrong with her?" Sebastian was at my side, brushing my hair from my face when something burst inside me. "We shouldn't had left her alone!" Gabe growled at Sebastian. "We are so sorry, Ruby. We won't ever leave you again." Sebastian had so much worry in his eyes. "We should mark her! We fucked up by marking each other and now she is in some weird heat that is killing her." Gabe looked to Sebastian and I glanced at his neck. A purr rumbled through me as I glanced at Sebastian, a mark clearly printed there. They did it! They were one. "Just shut up and fuck me! Both of you!" I yelled at them, grabbing Sebastian chest and pushing him on his back. "Gabe! Get behind me. Fuck me, fill me, and do it fa