Alvara's Point of View
Sybil had done a wonderful job at organizing the event. The mood lights were set to a blue. Smoke machines lined the backside of the dais. Fog swooped in from behind us, casting the five of us in a moody atmosphere. The bar was fully stocked and this time, completely free. Each room was set up differently. The one we had occupied the other night had new covers and a new color scheme altogether.
Memories of that night still repeated in my mind. Got me wet the moment I had stepped into the room. The dais now looked full compared to the last time we had been here. Five black chairs sat on it. Just in front, there was another raised platform. Our playpen for the evening.
We were waiting for the guests to walk in. Sitting on our thrones and watching for any signs of life. Outside, people screamed at their favorite celebrities. Photographers snapped photos left and right. We had snuck in. Avoided the paparazzi
Ciaran's Point of ViewAlvara had come undone before us. Squirted onto the platform. I had to resist licking it up. Savor her one last time. When I looked up again, I noticed people watching us keenly whilst their partners played with them. Others were deeply busy with their own sexual acts. Moans and groans echoed beneath the music. The scent of sex lingered everywhere. Nerezza's eyes were plastered to Alvara. Hunger danced in her eyes and I smiled at the lustful woman.Nerezza would never have her and it drove Nerezza wild. She always got what she wanted in the end but this wasn't something I would share. Not with her or anyone outside of my family.Alvara shuddered one last time, eyes glassy. Ozias grabbed his suit jacket and carefully got her into a more comfortable sitting position. As he draped the jacket over her, Maverick kneeled at her side. Pressed a kiss to her temple. I couldn't ignore his bulge. Or the way he got closer to
Ciaran's Point of ViewAlastair's hazel eyes scanned the crowd. looked for the woman who had fled as if she would be burned alive. Amadeus smiled at me. A cruel warped thing with hidden malice behind it. Our eyes locked and I felt my rage boil and bubble beneath my skin.Behind me, Alvara was still on Maverick's lap. Still coiled into him whilst they spoke softly. She would giggle at whatever he said every once in a while. I could hear them exchange a kiss or two, then continue talking. Amadeus looked at them fully. Took them in. Something like the devil crossed his face.Unadulterated amusement toyed in his eyes and I balled my hands into fists at that look. At the hidden intention there. He took Alvara in one last time before smiling back at me again. To gauge my reaction. See how far he could push me before I snapped at him.Alastair was oblivious to this. Kept looking for Nerezza. If I knew the woman well enough, I knew
Alvara's Point of ViewCiaran was livid once we got home. Dargan had stayed behind to make sure our two uninvited guests weren't causing trouble. But the Alpha was beyond rattled. His body shook from his rage building up. Whatever had happened between those three wasn't good. It was as if Ciaran had wanted nothing more than to murder them. Which could happen in the future but not tonight.It had been the perfect night. The most pleasure I had ever received in my life. Ruining the mood with bloodshed would have been a travesty. So when we entered the house, I draped myself over Ciaran. Pressed my chest flush against his back. His body responded instantly. Softened up as he sighed. The tension left his shoulders, slumping him forward.Maverick passed us and headed straight for the kitchen. Ozias went upstairs to take a shower. But I refused to leave Ciaran's side. He needed me at this moment. Even without the news of them looking fo
Alvara's Point of ViewIn my dimly lit room, I could see the man's canines as he smiled. Gripped the knife in his hand until I swore it turned white. There was a thickness to the room. Stifling and hot. Every fiber in my body yelled out to me. Demanded that I jumped up and run away. But I couldn't bring myself to even move a toe, much less my leg.All Eugene's beatings rambled into my mind. Spilled over one another in a cascade of fear. The man inhaled deeply and growled in pleasure. My scent had no doubt changed. MAde itself putrid in the face of danger. I was done before I had even fully lived.The man took a step to the side of the bed. I recoiled, sitting up in bed. He sniffed the air again and I whimpered as he walked closer. Pulling my legs to my chest, I watched him with wide eyes. The knife he held was larger than I had first thought. More intimidating.The rest of the house was silent. Slumbering. I wanted to let go of m
Ciaran's Point of ViewWhen I woke up on the couch, I could feel something wrong. Felt another presence in the house that had never been there before. Then the sound of growling and snarls had broken loose. Pounding against the floor above me. My heart had dropped. Shattered into pieces beyond repair. Alvara's room was above me.Fear laced with rage as I stormed up. Barely noticed that I wasn't wearing a thing. Whatever happened in those moments was lost to me. Blood ran thickly over the floor. Carpet. Drenched the curtains and bedding. And then there was Alvara. Small and fragile, curled up on the floor looking as if she had died a million times over. That small yelp of hers was enough to send me to hell.I came back. Noticed the body in front of me. Noticed how much I had brutalized it in front of her. Guilt swallowed me whole. Refused to spit me up. I drowned in shame. Maverick had tried stopping me, but couldn't. I had shoved
Maverick's Point of View Alvara had come to me after cleaning Ciaran up. There were tears in her eyes. She held up a finger to her mouth, telling me not to acknowledge it. I chuckled, trying not to sound fake about it. Had let her in and tightly wrapped her into my arms. The shower in her room went on and that was when the waterworks broke free. Her sobs rocked her body. Wettened my chest with tears. I held her close. Comforted her wordlessly. Once she got a grip on her emotions, she walked to my bathroom. Rummaged in the cupboards until she came back with my medkit. I frowned at her. "I am fine. I am more worried about you." I whispered at her. She shook her head and pushed me to the bed. Alvara straddled my leg, medkit in hand. "You look like shit." She mumbled through the tears and opened up the kit. Bandages and alcohol wipes spilled out. All my ointment was gone. Sparring sometimes went a little too far and I hated
Maverick's Point of View Ozias had disposed of the body in the backyard. Took photos of the man's face, or what was left of it, to see from where he came. Maybe some of our allies had made use of him before. Could tell us anything about where he came from. That type of information could help us narrow down who had hired him. Although, I could see in Ciaran's face that he had his suspicions. He barely spoke through breakfast. Got up and dressed without saying a word to even Alvara. Our mate watched him leave. Saw the tension in his shoulders and remained silent. He needed to brood. To figure things out inside himself before he opened up to any of us. Ozias had only joined later. His pajama bottoms were discarded in the trash. A fresh pair of slacks hung on him. Fixing a new cup of coffee he sat down at the table. Dargan was busy eating when Ozias finally spoke up. He looked at Alvara, a mix of sadness and anger on his face. "I
Dargan's Point of View Maverick had taken Alvara to the backyard. There was a determination on her face that none of us had seen before. The face of an Alpha ready to devour the world in hopes of sparing its people. It was a sight to behold. Something I had never thought possible with her. Ozias had gone back to his room to prep for the day. Businesses still needed running and Ciaran was too tired to do anything but scowl. I had mocked him, saying that if he kept looking that way his face would freeze. He had told me that was a story a child was told by their mother. It was still amusing to watch him. All of our batteries were running dangerously low. Critical levels. The past events had taken their toll on all of our bodies. Bruises had also started blossoming on Maverick's side and I knew the attacker had gotten in his fair share of blows. When I noticed it, Maverick had jumped up and got dressed. As if he wanted no one to know of