Denera “Please, stop,” I pleaded, hugging my legs tighter to my chest. There was fire everywhere. Nothing made any sense and I could hear the screaming of children from a far distance. It wasn't safe to be here but my legs would not move. “Help,” I croaked. I was surrounded by trees and they were all covered in flames, I watched as some fell to the ground and whimpered when the hot scattered pieces met with my skin. “Mum, Dad,” I cried out to no one in particular. “Denera!”***I jolted upright in bed, my eyes flying open wide as my heart raced frantically. Drops of sweat covered my entire body, with some trickling down my face. The sudden sensation of fear left me confused and uneasy.A dream - another vivid, unsettling dream. But this one had felt different, in it, I called out to my parents. I never really knew my parents. A heaviness settled in my chest. They were a blank space in my life, a big hole that my subconscious mind seemed determined to try and fill, even if o
TyrisI lay still on the bed, my eyes staring blankly up at the ceiling. My mind had drifted far away from this room, my thoughts consumed by Denera.Denera. The mere thought of her filled me with a powerful longing to have her here in my arms. But she was out of my reach, belonging instead to my own brother. I found myself thinking back to the first time I had seen her, that moment when I had realized she was my true mate.If only I had spoken up and acted more quickly, I could have claimed her as mine before my brother had the chance. The whole kingdom would already know that Denera was meant to be with me. For just a brief moment, I even felt a twinge of blame towards myself. After all, it was because of my own persuasion that my brother had agreed to hold this mate-picking ceremony in the first place. That decision ultimately led to me losing Denera to him.I sighed heavily, my heart aching with the pain of this loss. Denera should be here with me, not with my brother. But the ch
Denera“Morning, little mate,” I was awoken by the most masculine morning voice anyone could ever imagine. I felt strands of my hair being pulled away from my neck. I gasped as I felt his warm lips press a soft kiss on my skin. My eyes flew open at the sensation, now fully alert.Shifting into a more comfortable position, I became very aware of Rockan's strong arms wrapped tightly around me, holding me close. The realization of our close embrace sent a shiver through me.Looking up at him, I smiled at my masked mate. His dark hair was nicely messy, making him look very handsome.A small smile was on his lips as he met my gaze. "Did you sleep well?" Rockan asked, his finger tracing a light path along my neck. The tender touch sent a pleasant shiver through me, the slight sting mixed with a pleasurable sensation.My hand instinctively flew to my neck, fingers tracing the sensitive, stinging spot where Rockan's teeth had sunk into my flesh. A shiver ran down my spine as the realization
BrunoShutting my eyes tightly, I quickly drank the rest of the strong, yellow liquid in the glass. The burning feeling as it went down my throat was calming, helping to settle the intense emotions inside my mind."More!" I demanded, my voice low and rough as I glared across the dimly lit bar at the bartender. The hazy, golden glow of the overhead lights cast dark shadows across the man's face, but I could still see the questioning raise of his eyebrow."Are you sure about that, Mr.?" he asked, keeping his tone neutral.The gesture only made me glare harder, my lips pulling back a little in a growl. "Are you questioning me?" I said, feeling angry at the perceived disrespect.The bartender held up his hands in a calming way. "I'm sorry, sir, but we have a strict rule about the maximum number of drinks a person can have at one time," he explained, his gaze briefly looking at the contents of my glass. "This drink has wolfsbane in it, you see, and it can be very...dangerous for a werewolf
DeneraTwo days had passed since Rockan marked me, and within that time, I found myself already getting used to the walls and layout of my new surroundings. While I didn't know every part of the castle, I had managed to learn the way out and the location of the big kitchen, thanks to the help of Rachel of course. She had been the only pack member I had talked to the most during these first few days.However, Rockan was hardly ever around, his time and attention taken up by his various duties as the Alpha king of different packs. He didn’t sleep in the same room with me last night either. As for Tyris, he had disappeared after the night he had found out about my... close experience with his brother. I honestly would not blame him for his pain and anger. He had announced that we were mates but the pull I felt towards Rockan was far much stronger than what I felt from any other person. Not even Bruno. The thought of Bruno crossed my mind, but I quickly shrugged it off. Where I stood
Tyris“Did Rockan mark you?!” I screamed out, my eyes bulging out in rage. I had been in my room for days, isolating myself from the pack, drowning in my thoughts and emotions. But eventually, I needed air, needed to clear my head. I needed to see Denera. I needed to understand what happened, and why she allowed it happen.I finally came out after so many days of isolation to reconcile and make things right and the first thing I see is the bite mark on her skin?!“Yes prince Tyris,” she breathed out, taking a step back from me. Knowing Rockan marked Denera hit me like a punch to the gut. It was as if my worst fears had materialized right in front of me. I didn’t even know I had this fear. I could almost see the look on Rockan's face, a mixture of triumph and defiance as if he did this to destroy me. And it had. The thought of them together and having sex took days to overlook and now seeing his mark on her, was too much to bear.“No!” I boomed, watching as both Denera and her mai
Denera I watched him storm out, disappearing from my sight. I was left speechless, wondering what I could have said to make him feel better.He was right to have felt hurt. I understood that pain all too well. Nothing could compare to the anguish I had felt when my first mate rejected me. While he was ranting, I had even prayed silently to the moon goddess, asking her to help him find a new mate, someone who could heal his broken heart."Shall we, Lady Denera?" Rachel's voice broke the silence, her tone shaky as if still affected by Tyris' presence. Yet, as soon as she addressed me, her voice shifted, adopting a more formal, almost British-sounding accent, as if the moment of vulnerability had never occurred.I nodded, steeling myself to continue with the day's schedule. "Yes, Rachel, let us be on our way."Although I lost interest in going out anymore, I had no choice but to go. I hadn’t seen the angered side of Rockan and I didn’t plan to do anything to trigger his provocation.A
Denera"Who do you think you are?!" she yelled, her eyes burning with rage as she glared at me. My heart raced as the woman's angry voice cut through the lively chatter of the crowded market.What have I done?At that moment, I was gripped by fear. The woman was clearly older and more imposing than I, and in the chaotic environment of the market, I knew she could easily overpower me if some kind of fight or confrontation were to occur. My legs felt weak, and I fought the urge to turn and run away. Yet, despite my overwhelming sense of nervousness, I couldn't bring myself to simply walk away.Most likely because my legs were too weak with fright to move. Just moments earlier, I had stepped into an issue, not even bothering to figure out if the girl was truly at fault for being yelled at and punished. But now, with the woman's full attention focused on me, I realized the gravity of my actions and regretted my impulsive decision.“I….” I trailed off, not knowing how to defend myself in