Chapter 8 Hayden’s povMy cock had been upright since she arrived here. For some reason, her presence alone made it react. Since we had met at the lake, my world had turned sideways. It had been ages since a person had stirred so much in me, hence my attraction towards her. It was not a pleasing attraction but more of a curious one. I wanted to know what was special about her that made me this alert whenever she was nearby. The image of her in the lake still replays in my head every time, she was endearing and that alone made me want to know more about her. She looked like she held power but the truth was she was powerless. She was just a doxy that would never matter to anyone. Her job remains to satisfy her master’s wants. I squeezed her butt softly but she pulled away again. Again! How dare she reject my advances! She is supposed to bow to the ground that I stand on! She is supposed to chase after me and not the other way around. How could the commander of chief chase a
Chapter 9 Nova’s povThe walk to our room was longer than expected. One look at Mason and I knew he had a lot of questions for me but was keeping it to himself. He had met I and Hayden in such a compromising situation. Trust me, I did not want to be in such a position with that murderer but things had turned out different from what I expected. Despite my supposed hate for him, I still could not deny that I felt something for him. He was my mate, after all, the connection was still as strong as ever. I knew he was fighting it, I was also fighting it but it was not easy. We walked into the room, silence engulfing us. I could see how Mason was restless. He was tapping his foot, making nervous moves but could I blame him? The smell of his arousal had filled the room but I ignored it. I was not here for any of this. I came here with a clear mission, to take down those who killed my father. That was exactly what I was going to do, I was not going to leave any room for my pleasure.
CHAPTER 10Nova’s povMason's voice trembled. And with good reason. I had warned him against ruining the plan. He would regret it if that happened. There was no one else I could trust with this job aside from him. He was diligent but I knew it was not going to be easy. Men were fickle creatures after all. If his cover got blown, nothing crazy would happen to me. He would be punished and I would simply be asked to resume my duty as the Alpha. Mason was the one at risk. To be honest, I was just bluffing with my threats. The Alphas might be killers but they were not dumb. All Alphas could identify their fellow Alpha through their aura and sensitivity. I trained Mason like an Alpha but that was as far as I could go. He could never act like an Alpha. Other Alphas would figure it out soon, but not yet. The only thing that had not made them figure it out was me being by his side all the time. My powers would suppress the other Alphas’ sensitivity and Mason’s beta aura. It was dr
Chapter 11Nova’s POV Mason stared at me in shock, probably thinking I was a Maniac. I honestly could not blame him. I laughed at the look on his face and wiggled my fingers before him. "See? Good as new. But the commander of death would not be the same. You know why?" "Nova," Mason sighed. There was pity in his eyes and it irked me. I had seen the same pity on several faces that night. As I held on to my father's lifeless body, screaming for help, begging for death. No one could truly understand that pain. Not Mason. Not Hayden. Not even the goddess herself. “Look at me, Mason," I pouted. "Should I just finish him off? It'll work if I use it, you know it will." But killing him like that would never satisfy me. I had to make sure he died, a slow and painful one, with the truth spilling from his lips as I watched him suffer in pain while he confessed his sins. Only then, would I ever find peace. “No," Mason muttered. "We still have not found out how your father
Chapter 12 Nova’s povAs Mason’s lips fanned my neck, my body burned with need. Not for Mason. Goddess no, there was just one man who I wished was here right now. I hated his guts, but I couldn't hate that perfect muscular body. All I could think of was Hayden’s lips on mine. His strong hands engulfed my whole body. I was still so aroused by our earlier contact. This was too much. I had a lot of emotions. I know for a fact that I despised Hayden. He rejected me years ago and even now that I was back, he could not recognize me as his mate. Was I too unpleasant to him that he could not even recognize me? That he could forget me so easily? I did not want to be aroused by Hayden but I was.Hell, I was. I wanted to be pinned against the wall. I wanted to rile him up. To watch his eyes narrow every time I taunted him, to taste those firm lips. Run my hands over his chest and that magnificent tool between his legs. I wanted him to touch me, take me. Mercilessly.Unfair. I
Chapter 13Nova’s pov I had gotten a seamstress to sew many dresses for me before we came for the festival. I wanted dresses that would capture men’s attention, something that would make them more drawn to me. I knew the philosophy of men, they were quick to fall for traps. You just had to create a trap that would make them fall. I knew about all of this and had researched it. I knew before coming to try the festival that Hayden liked confident and feisty women. He hated people that were too meek, maybe that was why he rejected me in the first place. I was so innocent when I came to him years ago but now I was the opposite. I was more dangerous than him because he would not even realize it till I struck. I was on that path already. As I walked into the ballroom, everyone’s eyes were on me. I knew my seamstress did a good job. I had specifically told her to use the most expensive fabrics, I wanted something that screamed luxury. Something enticing, a dress capable of stealing t
Chapter 14Nova’s pov A figure stepped out of the shadows, its presence would never be known by anyone as it had perfectly hidden in the shadows. Several persons have passed by the figure not even realizing there was someone there. It wasn't until I was coming before it showed itself. These figures were everywhere, planted in every nook and crook where secrets were said. The figure would collect those secrets and report them to me because it was what I needed. No one here was innocent. They all had a hand in the massacre of death that happened seven years ago. “What news do you have for me,” I asked through the mind link. We do not converse outwardly, there is a saying that walls have ears. We had made ourselves the walls that had ears so we were not falling for something like that again. Our conversations were always as coded as they could. No one could truly understand it except they were very powerful. I had made sure this job was going to be perfect. It was not my fault an
Chapter 15Hayden’s pov I paced around the room trying to calm my wolf. If it was left to my wolf, I would have carried her out of the ballroom. Our dance was so perfect. I had forgotten about the whole world as we danced together. It wasn't until we finished the dance that I remembered we had an audience. They could die for all I care. I forgot all about my worries. All the pain that I had to carry about, I forgot about everything. It was just too perfect. I honestly don't know how to explain how I felt for Doxy. No matter how much I tried not to think about her, she always clouded my head and mind since she got here a few days ago. Mason does not deserve her, he is not capable of satisfying her needs. He was far too meek for my liking, she on the other hand looked like someone who likes it wild. She fit into the description of the women I like, she was perfect for me. I would do anything to have her, or maybe after tonight, she would finally be away from my mind. All I knew
Chapter 19Hayden’s povI did not know how I managed to walk out of her sight. I could barely see her as I wriggled in pain. I did not know what to say or think, I had been fooled!I, the commander of death!Was I that stupid, how did I not notice that she was my mate? All these while, my past was back to haunt me. My head was banging hard, but I managed to walk away not knowing my destination. I just needed to be far away from her. I felt stupid, I had been ogling after my mate that I rejected years ago and I did not even know. No wonder, I could not understand why my wolf was attracted to her. The way it got excited whenever she was close by, I had ignored all those signs. When I rejected her, I thought I had broken all connections with her. That was the reason why I could not recognize that she was still my mate but I still had immense feelings for her. My life had suddenly turned sideways, I knew sh
Chapter 18Nova’s povThe sounds of birds outside created a soothing melody, a perfect backdrop for their intimate encounter. The room was bathed in warm, golden light, casting a sensual glow on their entwined figures.My hands traced the outlines of Hayden’s chest, my touch sending shivers down his spine. His eyes locked onto mine, burning with desire.The desire was clear in his eyes, it felt like I was the only woman on earth. The spotlight was on me and I loved it. This was how it was supposed to be as mates but things had turned sideways. My wolf was joyous, she was a whore. My wolf was screaming, been touched by her mate after all these years. I craved Hayden’s touch since we had gotten here and I was finally getting it. Trust me, it felt beautiful. The way he had dropped me softly on the mattress. "Your touch sets my soul on fire," He whispered, his breath caressing my skin.I was not going to take hi
Chapter 17Hayden’s pov I had been sitting here for more than an hour, after my conversation with Alpha Fenrir that had turned sour he left. The air changed after he left, my anger was replaced with my unsatisfying hunger for Doxy. It was definitely unsatisfying. I do not think I would ever be satisfied with her body. It had been long since I had gone crazy for a girl this way. Since I had met my mate and even when I met my mate I was able to control it. I could not control how I felt for Doxy. It was unexplainable. Even my wolf was attracted to her. She was supposed to be here by now, it has been hours since our dance. I sipped on my wine, trying to control my raging wolf. If I had given my will a chance then he would have been searching frantically for her but I was not going to do that. I was still an Alpha, the commander of death. No woman would make me go crazy to such an extent. I just had to wait for her.
Chapter 16Nova’s pov I had taken off my cloak and was heading back to the tavern. I could not hide my excitement, there were a lot of reasons for me to be happy. When all the things you have planned for the last seven years start falling into place then tell me if you would not be happy. I was more than happy, after all of this I would finally be happy. I would search for my happiness far away from all of these people. My conversation with my group earlier on still replayed in my mind, everything was going as planned. There were no interruptions of any sort. It was funny that no one had suspected a foul play. The truth was going to be out, I eoiod take my revenge. My father would finally be happy wherever he was. When my father had just been killed, I had countless nightmares. My father was somewhere, he roamed about unhappy. When I asked him what was wrong, he said he was unhappy. He was unhappy that his murderers were walking around happily, it was then that I vouched to g
Chapter 15Hayden’s pov I paced around the room trying to calm my wolf. If it was left to my wolf, I would have carried her out of the ballroom. Our dance was so perfect. I had forgotten about the whole world as we danced together. It wasn't until we finished the dance that I remembered we had an audience. They could die for all I care. I forgot all about my worries. All the pain that I had to carry about, I forgot about everything. It was just too perfect. I honestly don't know how to explain how I felt for Doxy. No matter how much I tried not to think about her, she always clouded my head and mind since she got here a few days ago. Mason does not deserve her, he is not capable of satisfying her needs. He was far too meek for my liking, she on the other hand looked like someone who likes it wild. She fit into the description of the women I like, she was perfect for me. I would do anything to have her, or maybe after tonight, she would finally be away from my mind. All I knew
Chapter 14Nova’s pov A figure stepped out of the shadows, its presence would never be known by anyone as it had perfectly hidden in the shadows. Several persons have passed by the figure not even realizing there was someone there. It wasn't until I was coming before it showed itself. These figures were everywhere, planted in every nook and crook where secrets were said. The figure would collect those secrets and report them to me because it was what I needed. No one here was innocent. They all had a hand in the massacre of death that happened seven years ago. “What news do you have for me,” I asked through the mind link. We do not converse outwardly, there is a saying that walls have ears. We had made ourselves the walls that had ears so we were not falling for something like that again. Our conversations were always as coded as they could. No one could truly understand it except they were very powerful. I had made sure this job was going to be perfect. It was not my fault an
Chapter 13Nova’s pov I had gotten a seamstress to sew many dresses for me before we came for the festival. I wanted dresses that would capture men’s attention, something that would make them more drawn to me. I knew the philosophy of men, they were quick to fall for traps. You just had to create a trap that would make them fall. I knew about all of this and had researched it. I knew before coming to try the festival that Hayden liked confident and feisty women. He hated people that were too meek, maybe that was why he rejected me in the first place. I was so innocent when I came to him years ago but now I was the opposite. I was more dangerous than him because he would not even realize it till I struck. I was on that path already. As I walked into the ballroom, everyone’s eyes were on me. I knew my seamstress did a good job. I had specifically told her to use the most expensive fabrics, I wanted something that screamed luxury. Something enticing, a dress capable of stealing t
Chapter 12 Nova’s povAs Mason’s lips fanned my neck, my body burned with need. Not for Mason. Goddess no, there was just one man who I wished was here right now. I hated his guts, but I couldn't hate that perfect muscular body. All I could think of was Hayden’s lips on mine. His strong hands engulfed my whole body. I was still so aroused by our earlier contact. This was too much. I had a lot of emotions. I know for a fact that I despised Hayden. He rejected me years ago and even now that I was back, he could not recognize me as his mate. Was I too unpleasant to him that he could not even recognize me? That he could forget me so easily? I did not want to be aroused by Hayden but I was.Hell, I was. I wanted to be pinned against the wall. I wanted to rile him up. To watch his eyes narrow every time I taunted him, to taste those firm lips. Run my hands over his chest and that magnificent tool between his legs. I wanted him to touch me, take me. Mercilessly.Unfair. I
Chapter 11Nova’s POV Mason stared at me in shock, probably thinking I was a Maniac. I honestly could not blame him. I laughed at the look on his face and wiggled my fingers before him. "See? Good as new. But the commander of death would not be the same. You know why?" "Nova," Mason sighed. There was pity in his eyes and it irked me. I had seen the same pity on several faces that night. As I held on to my father's lifeless body, screaming for help, begging for death. No one could truly understand that pain. Not Mason. Not Hayden. Not even the goddess herself. “Look at me, Mason," I pouted. "Should I just finish him off? It'll work if I use it, you know it will." But killing him like that would never satisfy me. I had to make sure he died, a slow and painful one, with the truth spilling from his lips as I watched him suffer in pain while he confessed his sins. Only then, would I ever find peace. “No," Mason muttered. "We still have not found out how your father