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 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 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 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
Nova's POVTavern.I couldn't get that word off my mind as I walked back to the Groove. I wondered what the fate of the Alphas were.Did they have an enemy no one knew about? Who could be after their life?The attacker had sent them all a warning, he made sure to hide his identity so no one could find out who he was. He didn't attack just one person anymore, he made his attack at every one of them, which made it impossible for anyone to figure out who exactly was next."Are you on your way, Alpha?" Mason mind-linked me."Yes, I'll be there soon," I told him. "Is anything wrong?" I added it through the mind link."No, Alpha," He responded sharply, that sounded a bit suspicious but I ignored it."Okay," I mind-linked him, walking to the moonlight Groove gate.I heard an arrow firing toward me and stepped back immediately, watching the arrow land right in front of me, I looked around to check where the shooter was but he was gone.I walked to where the arrow was, it was similar to what
Nova's POVThere is someone after them.They knew that also but they had no idea who was behind it. But who was next after Bean Fangworth?"Welcome back," Mason said through the mind link as I walked back to our suite. "I didn't know when you-""I need to meet the spies," I interrupted him through the mind link knowing what he wanted to say. "I want a meeting with them,""Now?" He asked confused."Yes," I answered, he nodded. "Someone is after the Alphas?" I told him. He needed to know my reason for calling for such unannounced meeting."What?" He asked with wide eyes."We need to take closer watch on the Alphas, I need reports about them before the end of today," I said."I will let them know," He said making to leave."No," I mind-linked him and he stopped. "I want to meet them personally," I added, he faced me."But you can't just leave the castle," He said through the mind-link."Leave that in my care, you should stay back and watch the Alphas in the Groove while I meet with the s
Nova's PovI smiled recalling the memory of what happened at the bathtub earlier. I sneaked out of the room after he slept.Though I doubted he did."Greetings," The guards at his door greeted me as I stepped out of his room. I ignored them walking out of his suite.I was a bit away from his suite when I noticed Alpha Ragnar and Alpha Grim at a distance, seemed the festival was over. They whispered words in each other's ears before walking away.They walked hurriedly towards a direction in the Groove.Where were they heading in such haste?I glanced to see no one was close, so I decided to trail them. I needed to know whatever they were up to.They were so engrossed in their discussion that they didn't notice I was tailing them. I walked behind them until they got to a secluded part of the groove. It was unfamiliar, I doubted I had ever been there.It seemed like an abandoned part, I couldn't perceive any other wolf around.They walked deeper part to that area, I followed them cautiou
Nova's POVI closed my eyes as he pulled me closer to himself, I didn't struggle with him as I slid my lips into his mouth craving for more. I rolled my tongue in his, as I played along letting him have it to his content.Good heavens! I wanted more.I leaned deeper, having a full taste of him, his tongue on mine felt deeper than earlier, he tasted like I hadn't had a taste of him before. He tasted sweeter each time making my wolf howl in need."Beautiful," Someone screamed and we both pulled away from the kiss facing them again, we smiled at them."Why don't you play them a song? You should dance," The anchor said. "Don't you think so?" He asked the audience."Yes," Everyone chorused.The slow music played and the workers at the Groove screamed in excitement, their screams doubled when Hayden took my hand for a dance.I faced him properly, watching as he smiled. I smiled too staring into his brown eyes, he lifted our intertwined hands pulling me closer to himself with his left hand w
Nova's POV"Mason," I called authoritatively through the mind link, he stopped mid-way. "You won't like to create a scene here, would you?"He stepped back a little, he glanced at Hayden before facing me again. "Shouldn't we leave together?" He asked."You know that isn't right?" I answered using the mind link. "You should leave first, I'll come after,"He stared at me for long before walking away. I stared back at Hayden who was still seated. He wasn't ready to leave?Why then would he stop Mason from leaving with me if he knew he wasn't ready to leave?"I want to leave now," I said and he nodded.He stood immediately offering me his hand, I stared at his hand not moving. I recalled Fenrir's words as I stared at him, I looked up from his hand to see him smiling at me.Was I doing the right thing?"Come with me," He said when I didn't move.I took his hands as we both walked out of the party, we walked into my suite quietly without uttering a word to each other. We could have separate
Nova's POV"Are you heading back?" Alpha Fenrir asked as I made my way back to the party hall. I turned back to see him also walking towards my way.He had also left the party. Most of the Alphas excused themselves after the storytelling, I had left Hayden, Mason and two other Alphas on their seat before excusing myself."Yes, Alpha," I answered bowing my head.I had left the party earlier because I needed to be alone for a moment, I wanted some time for myself alone. To think about everything that was happening, from Hayden and I to my idea of the story the lady told us. Above every other thing, all I couldn't stop thinking about was my moment with Hayden.He was an enemy but I felt good being with him, I didn't want it to end soon. I wished he wasn't involved in whatever happened that night, that way we would both be good after it all ended."I was heading back too," He said, stopping in front of me and I nodded. "We can go now,""Sure," I said, waiting for him to lead the way but h
Nova's POVPlay along, that was the rule.I had to play it well in such a way that no one would find out it was planned. He pulled me closer claiming my lips, our lips met in a soft, sweet caress.His soft lips took mine and I closed my eyes enjoying the moment."Beautiful," I heard priestess Elena said.It worked.I smiled into the kiss, slowly lifting my hands. I wrapped my hands around his neck wanting to feel him more, my wolf yip excitement enjoying the moment. This was meant to be a phony but strangely, I didn't want it to stop. I wanted more.But he pulled away slowly from the kiss, he stood staring at me with a smile playing on his lips.The clapping increased as we disengaged, Hayden took my hands in his as we faced them. They were all smiling as they watched us, I didn't care whether it was fake or not, as long as they would play along I was pleased our plan worked.I looked around until I met eyes with Mason, who was also staring my way. He wasn't smiling, he stared express
Hayden's POV"She is my mate, my Luna, my companion and my supporter. I can rely upon her and all power I hold as the Alpha of Storm pack is equally has," I said facing Nova, She smiled and I continued my declaration. "She will be my strength and together we will build a strong pack, and I expect your respect and acknowledgment,"All mouths opened in awe as I made my declaration, they turned to Nova requesting her response."Will you come forward to the " I gestured at Nova, and she looked around taking a step to come forward.Mason stood abruptly wanting to stop her but he paused, Nova walked to the stage to join me."Does Marcel have something to say?" Grim asked Mason.Nova stopped, facing him.Grim's question caused everyone present there to notice Mason, they all turned to him requesting his response."Oh," He muttered blinking his severally, he stared at Nova and then at me. "I want to let you know that this is true," He stammered.He truly was a pup, he never failed to act like
Nova's POV"What!" I exclaimed."That is the only way out," Hayden mumbled, he didn't see anything wrong with that. Though he was right about us being mates and it seemed like a perfect lie still I didn't feel good about it."What if they find out that was a lie?" I asked, he walked closer to me stopping just an inch away from me, I held my breath staring at his cold brown eyes."Then you have to play it so well that no one finds out," He said, his eyes burning holes into my skin searchingly. "Remember we are in this together," He said, stepping away and I tried to breathe evenly.He stared at me before looking away, he was right. We were both in this and I wouldn't like being suspected for something I knew nothing of, if that would clear the misunderstanding, I was ready to play along."I'm sure you hate that type of attention too," He mumbled and I hived a sigh."Fine then," I said. "Let's do this, to clear the misunderstanding," "Right choice," He smiled faintly. "We will announce