Hayden's POV "Nova," It was supposed to sound like a warning. She shouldn't be in here. And she should not have seen Elena dammit. The whole point of seven years ago was to make sure this never happened. And yet it was. In ways I never expected. In ways that had me mesmerized. The rope holding up Nova's dress gives out and the soft fabric slides down delectable body, revealing a set of breasts that I had seen before. Beautiful perky ones that haunted my dreams. Now I knew why I yearned for her like a fool. She was my mate. Nova. Nova Frost. Knowing did not make the yearning any better. It only rubbed in my face the fact that I could have her years ago; I could have tasted her, be drunk on her. And now as penance, she tormented me. When I tore my gaze from her breasts to her face, she had a smirk playing on her lips. "Like what you see, commander of death?" "Nova, you need to leave," Especially when the only barrier between her naked body and my mad desire
Chapter 25Hayden’s pov I pushed her away abruptly, regaining my consciousness. There was something that she did to me, I could not explain it. She had the power to control me. Her body was affected by reasoning. We should not be doing this. “Leave me the fuck alone! I told you several times to leave me, none of this would work on me.” I thundered angrily. Could she not just get it? She already left seven years ago so why was she back now? Was what her aim?I was not going to condone this! I need her to stay far away from my life! Why was she not comprehending me? I was doing this for her sake. I was trying to protect her but her stubborn self was not seeing my sacrifice. I could barely control myself around her, I wanted her too.I used my hands to comb my hair frustratedly. Why was I feeling this way? My wolf was screaming at me to hold her, feel her but I could not do that. Nova remained rooted to her spot throwing glares at me. “Fuck! When did you get this stubborn? Leave
Chapter 26Nova’s povI stayed rooted to my spot still shocked by Hayden’s reaction. Did he loathe me this much? Was I displeasing to look at?These were the questions in my mind, the spot that he gripped tightly ached. “Do we need to escort you?” the guards asked. I was angry and frustrated. I felt like killing all the guards and going into murder Hayden himself!He threw me out of his room and allowed his silly mistress in his room. He could allow Elena but not me?That wench!Or was he not feeling the mate bond? Maybe I was the only one at the receiving end. He cannot be feeling the mate bond and yet still treats me like trash. He was fine with me days ago till I told him that I was his mate. I suddenly turned trash to him. Tears threatened to spill but I refrained myself as I walked away. I walked to a spot and whistled like I always do. We had signs, this would avoid our secret being exposed. I was very sure that no one would find out about us, I made sure of that. A few mom
Chapter 27Hayden’s pov The cold air gushed on my fur as I hissed in pain. Some of my injuries were taking longer to heal, so I raced towards the stream furiously. The day had been exhausting, from one problem to another. I needed time alone, I had to stop going to the festival. It was getting annoying annually. Maybe we should cancel it, there was no love amongst us so what was the pretense for? I was done with the pretense! All of this had to stop!After the episode with my wolf, I still had to let him out to clear my thoughts. I had to find a cure for my problems, it was getting unbearable. Every time it happens, I find it harder to control myself from going on a killing spree. I did not want to be that guy anymore.The air around me suddenly stilled making me more furious. These days, it was hard for me to just leave my house peacefully, there were always people waiting to kill me. They are mistaken, I cannot be killed! I am the commander of death, it has to be the oppo
Chapter 28Nova’s pov I am furious that Hayden was nowhere to be found. I searched around for him thinking he was close by but I was wrong. That scumbag!Where the fuck did he go?Has he gone to warm another mistress’ bed or he could not just stand my sight so he chickened away?Coward!All of this was infuriating. I whistled signaling my spies to show themselves. Thanks to my spies, I knew all that was going on without having to do the work. Everything was going smooth and even till now, no one suspected my true intentions. The only thing they gossip about me is my relationship with Hayden when I was brought here by Mason. They were all so clueless and I loved it. Till I complete my mission, I would make sure no one truly finds out about my true identity. Apart from Hayden of course. I was sure Hayden would not do anything stupid. “I want you all to search for Hayden storm. Get me his location!” I ordered them.They all bowed and dispersed. You would hardly see them, only th
Hayden’s pov I raced through the woods, and the sound of the wind filled my ears. I was not at peace, as I raced with great speed despite being in my human form. Whenever I run through the woods, the sounds of the trees keep me alive but right now, I feel nothing. The only thing I could feel was immense worry. What I had tried to avoid all these years was coming back again and this time, stronger. My long legs took long strides as several thoughts ran through my mind. The branches of the trees pricked me and for the first time, I felt pain. My whole body stung, it made me remember the predicament that I found myself in. Things were not looking good, I had to stop a war. The thought alone made me worry, this war was going to be disastrous. There were lots of emotions that everyone was piling up, I had a bad feeling about this annual festival. “I should have followed my guts,” I muttered to myself. I remembered how her eyes screamed fear when she told me about the war. When
Nova’s pov I stopped running trying to catch my breath. After I met with my spies, I ran to the woods hoping to meet some of his tracks still intact. I ignored everyone’s awkward stares as I ran all the way here. Finally settling down, my eyes shot wide, skimming the muddy part in the woods. There had been a drizzle of rain hence, the ground was muddy and had footprints. I properly scanned the prints and it was then that I saw one that was larger than the rest. The prints were also disorganized to show that he was in haste. “This has to be his footprints,” I muttered to myself. I followed the trail till I got to the middle of nowhere and it suddenly stopped. “No, he cannot possibly disappear,” I told myself as I walked back to the beginning of the trail. This time, I checked if he had gone sideways or something but there were no tracks. The woods were cleared just where his scent and footprints stopped. My extreme sense and his strong scent made it easier for me. “He was h
Nova’s pov I knew that voice from anywhere, I did not have to turn to know who it was. I took my luxury time before turning towards him with a smirk on my lips. “What was he thinking of himself?” I scoffed amusingly.Hayden would not cease to amaze me, what stunt was he pulling this time?I stared at his eyes full of jealousy, his veins were popping in annoyance. I noticed his clench fist and stance, he was ready to pounce on Marcel. The whole room eyes were on us. Good, it was difficult for any drama to pass me by. There was nothing like an anonymous day for me. I saw Mason walk towards me with the corner of my eyes. I could see the eager look on everyone’s faces, they wanted to hear what I had to say. This people were all nosy, they always wanted to be in other’s business. It made my job easier because it was easy to get information from them. Information spreads like wildfire here. Honestly, I was tongue-tied. The dark look on his face, he looked disheveled but at the sam
Nova's POV"No," I screamed. I pushed Orion out of my way and Amelia did the same, we stood watching as the gemstone got activated. My heartbeats irregularly as I watched the bright light blocking us from seeing Hayden. It was so bright that Orion and Amelia had to look away unable to bear it.The light shone right at me but I didn't move, I knew there was nothing more I could do. Still, I didn't look away. It was over.I waited until the light dimmed slowly before it went off completely, I stared at where Hayden stood earlier and to my surprise, he was standing right there. Hayden storm was standing with the gemstone still in his hand.He is alive.I shut my eyes before opening my eyes back instantly to see him still there. "Hayden," I called. He turned to face me while I stared at him shocked."Commander," Amelia called walking over to him. She hugged him instantly not minding if anyone was present. "Thank you for not leaving," She said still hugging him.I felt my wolf growled i
Nova's POVWe didn't bother turning back. We picked our race running as far as we could. "Get them," Someone shouted after us, we got to a height and paused. We both staggered back watching the distance.We looked back to see the men after we had increased. A second look at the height, we jumped down from the height and encountered other men who stood alert. Amelia folded her fist ready to face any of them.The man's voice had gotten their attention, they stood there not ready to move out of the way, the other rushed in joining them, ready for a fight. Two men rushed at us first, the first one raised his hand to cut me with his fangs but I dodged it, giving him a cut on his neck.He attacked again with both fangs, I dodged and kicked his jaw. I gave him a spin kick sending him far away.I watched my side checking Amelia, she had pinned the other man down on his chest with her fangs. The man who seemed stronger than the others came at us at full speed.I gripped my neck trying to cho
Nova's PovGroaning.I opened my eyes to behold complete darkness, I shut my eyes trying to recall where exactly I was. The scene of me struggling with the rogues as they pulled me out of the room earlier played in my head, I opened my eyes instantly remembering where I was.I made to stand but I stopped unable to, what was happening?I tried moving my hands too but I couldn't, my hands were tied to my back while I was made to lean against the pole it was tied to.They had brought me here after treating my wounds, I wondered what they had used on me. I had no idea how I ended up there.I made to move again. "Argh," I winced in pain hurting my ankle."Are you awake?" I heard Amelia ask. I tried to sense where the voice came from, but I knew perceiving her scent was a total no. I couldn't smell her scent as usual. "I'm here," She said and I turned to see her tied up beside me."How long have we been here?" I asked."Not too long," I nodded when she said that. I was glad I hadn't been as
Hayden's POV"How did this happen?" Amelia asked, she faced me with her face scrunched up. "What is going on? How did-" "Looks like you've got yourself in a deep mess," Orion interrupted still laughing. He stared at me before facing Nova. "Hey, pretty how do you plan to escape this?" She smiled at him and scoffed."I don't think that has anything to do with you?" She snapped at him. I watched as she folded her fist in anger while still had a rope tied around her body. She glared at him and he stepped away from her.I felt weak again as her anger doubled. Orion nodded. "You are right, this has absolutely nothing to do with me," He walked over to me standing right in front of me. "I have more business with you," He glared. I gave him a bored look and he smirked.He does that too often. That was the only boring expression he was good at giving."Let's do that," I muttered. He nodded for his men to take Nova and Amelia out of the room, they walked over to Nova and Amelia wanting to lead
Nova's POV"No," Amelia screamed, struggling with the rope she was tied with. I stood there startled as I watched her.Hayden didn't seem to be moved by that, he was focused on the man who was also staring at him. "How sure am I that you have a way?" He asked with his arms folded.He was really interested in the man's discussion. Was he really looking for a way to die? If I wasn't so stunned then I was dazed. Hayden Storm wanted death. The man I had spent seven years hating, was seeking death himself.What could be his reason for suddenly wanting death? Why would someone who killed my father suddenly want to die now? What really changed?I was surprised. I was beyond shocked to hear that."I, Orion, will never tell you lies," Orion said. "Telling me your name doesn't assure me that you wouldn't tell a lie," Hayden scoffed. "And why should I trust the head of a rogue?"Orion nodded. "You're right, I might be the head of a rogue but I have my pride. I won't tell you I have what I don'
Nova's POVThey were not just rogues.They had a camp. How were they able to build such a great place without anyone noticing? It was similar to a palace but it was a small territory, it was small, compared to that of the Fangworth palace. I winced as one of them touched my wounded arm.I still couldn't understand why Hayden gave in. I couldn't process his reasons for allowing them to take us there, I believed he had a reason and for a moment I wanted to trust his action.They led us to a room which was a bit distant from the camp entrance. It was their leader's room. I looked around noticing the well decorated place, it was designed in a manner that made it look like a throne hall.There he was, seated on what I could call a throne. He was a young gorgeous man possessing a commanding presence, he sat majestically on that throne with his chiseled features illuminated by the soft light penetrating into the room.His chiseled jawline added a hint of ruggedness to his gorgeous face. Hi
Nova's POV"Then let's see this till the end," Amelia said as she rushed to the front, attacking the rogue. The others walked closer to us, attacking.I made to move but I staggered back. I was too weak to move. I tried to move my legs but I didn't have strength to.She was there. Nova was there with me, fighting the rogues angrily. Her anger weakened me more. I couldn't move as I watched Nova and Amelia fight tirelessly.One of them rushed to me wanting to attack but I dodged him giving him a cut on his belly with my claws. I looked back to see Amelia sending them away with her kicks, she was handling them pretty well.Nova dug in her dagger in one's belly kicking him before pinning the other with her left hand, her claws were long as she fought them relentlessly."You," Another one said, he made towards me wanting to give me a cut with his long claws but I dodged it before he could, I tore his skin with my claws sharply as I watched blood gushed out. He stood startled before falling
NNova's POVThat was a lie.I told him that so I could follow him to wherever he was heading, I needed to know what the letter was all about, the fact that he was hiding it made me more curious.Who knows if it was related to the truth I was searching for?"Fine then," Hayden said, getting on his horse. He looked weak as he did that, maybe I was the one who saw it that way. But I could tell he wasn't strong.I thought he was heading somewhere. Why was he taking a horse when he can actually speed there? Taking a horse would slow us, was he not rushing there? He was acting strange. Too strange.For a moment I considered taking the horse but it was never a right choice. Amelia got on the horse too and I stood there watching them."Is there anything wrong?" Hayden asked, watching me from the horse he sat on. Everything was wrong. Why would he take a horse when we could use our speed, was he that tired to do that?"Nothing," I answered, getting on the horse prepared for me.It was too ea
Nova's POVHer commander?If she referred to Hayden as her commander then she must be a member of his pack. I gasped when I realized it.He was the one who sent her to the Fangworth palace? I was saved by Hayden's person from the beginning of my mission. He rescued me too but why didn't he tell me they knew each other?"Seriously?" I asked, watching Hayden then staring back at Amelia. "Yes," She nodded, smiling. "I'm sorry I didn't inform you earlier," She added."No, I didn't ask too," I answered nodding, though I was still surprised by the whole thing.I stared at Hayden with a raised brow. He stared at me too expressionlessly, at that point I nodded understanding it. The reason Hayden followed her without any question was because he was the one who sent her to prepare a way out for him, she even prepared a horse for his journey.He was her commander. A member of the Storm pack, If she was just a member of his pack, how did they end up being that close?I raised my brow at him befo