Arianna enjoyed the peace and quiet she had for the first few hours after she had managed to dart away from the dining area, amidst the ruckus.
She really hoped that she wouldn't have to deal with Loki for the rest of the evening and she stood up,her body tensing up immediately she heard the sound of a knock on the door. "Come in." She permitted and the door flung open,revealing the maid that had previously come to call her down for dinner.
Arianna felt herself relax when Freya followed the girl into the room. "How are you doing Arianna? I hope you haven't encountered any difficulties so far." Freya asked and Arianna smiled. "No,not really. Thanks for asking." Arianna appreciated it.
"It's my pleasure, really. I think it's time for you to have a bath so I've brought you some necessities. I'll just leave them here so you can make use of them whenever you're ready." Freya said and the maid dropped the things she was holding on the bed. It consisted of two towels and a nightgown. "Anything else you need is already in the bathroom." Freya revealed and Arianna nodded.
The older woman turned to leave and the maid followed behind her but before she went out the door, she turned to Arianna once more and said. "Don't forget to come to me whenever you need anything, I'll always be there for you." Freya assured with a smile and Arianna smiled, feeling safe with her. Somehow, the woman reminded her of her own mother.
She turned to the clothes neatly arranged on the bed and picked up the towel before heading towards the door which she assumed would lead to the bathroom. She had a hot bath,staying longer than she needed to in the shower,wanting the hot water to wash away all her worries and Insecurities After she was finally done,she came out of the bathroom, wrapped in nothing but a towel. She picked up the other towel and wrapped it around her wet hair,trying to pat it dry.
Just then,the door of her room threw open and she grabbed hold of the towel wrapped around her chest,wanting to secure it lest it loosened. She was not surprised when she turned to see that it was Loki, she was quickly beginning to notice that he was the only one in this palace who seemed to despise knocking for some reason.
He just stared at her for a few minutes, taking in the sight of her wet and naked beautiful body only hidden away from him by a flimsy towel which could be done away with quite easily and quickly, he instantly felt a stir in his loins. "There's a little something called knocking you know." She retorted, resuming her action of towel drying her hair.
"I know but the rules don't apply to me." He said with a smirk. "So you would prefer to be a rogue and not give a woman her privacy?" She questioned, not really expecting an answer from him.
His smile broadened. "You really shouldn't talk about what you know nothing of because you really don't want to encounter a rogue werewolf. If I decided to go rogue with you,you wouldn't last a day with me." He said and she shivered slightly as he stealthily approached her.
She moved to sit at the dressing table and stared at the vanity mirror, wanting to avoid his eyes but still have a chance to see what he was up to. "If you can't afford to give me privacy, at least talk to and treat me more nicely. I'm not your slave, you know." She complained.
"And when exactly did I treat you like a slave?" He questioned and she felt his heat surround her as he stood behind her and she looked down. "At the dining table, what were you trying to do? Behaving like that with me?" She questioned.
"It's quite funny how fickle you human females are. I treat you formally and you complain that I'm being too rough and when I decide to treat you nicely, just like a pet,you complain about being treated like a slave. Just what exactly do you want?" Loki questioned before stopping to leave and breathing out hot breath into her right ear.
She exhaled instantly, beginning to feel claustrophobic. "I don't want to be treated like a pet,what I really want is my freedom. Just end this deal and let me go,can you oblige me with that?" She questioned.
"I'm afraid not. You're being a little selfish now,don't you think Arianna. You keep making demands about what you want but you've never really asked what I want,aren't you curious about what I want?" He questioned, tracing the side of her neck with the bridge of his nose.
Arianna was starting to feel hot and she wondered how on earth he was able to coax such a reaction from him with such small gestures. Loki didn't wait for her answer and just went on to say what he wanted, rather whispering what he wanted into her ear,his hot breath in her ear,making goosebumps envelope her skin.
"What I want more than anything is to have you hot,wet and naked on my bed,submitting to me and begging for my touch. I want you to let me manipulate your body and make you scream my name over and over,I want to make your insides burn with so much pleasure that you'll hardly be able to breathe. I want to make you orgasm so many times that you'll lose count as I send you to the heights of heavenly bliss repeatedly. I want your body to shudder under,to feel my touch and belong to me forever and always. I want you Arianna, I want all of you." He said.
And Arianna felt a jolt in her nether region, she was sure that she had never heard such seductive words in her life and more so from such a seductive man. Her body was ready to give in but her mind was fighting it,reminding her that this was wrong. If there had formerly been any resistance left within her,the last of it spilled away when his hot and experienced mouth came to her neck,giving it light kisses at first before moving on full on sucking,gentle biting and nibbling on the soft skin.
Arianna couldn't hold back,as her mouth involuntarily released soft moans of pleasure. He kept on with his ministrations, steadily moving,leaving small,red hickeys around her neck and it wasn't long before he found her sweet spot and he focused his actions there,making her gasp for breath.
Arianna didn't realize when his hand slipped under her towel while her eyes were closed, his cold and rough hand traced the outline of her thigh,slowly advancing to her most treasured spot.He stopped nibbling on her neck for a split second and moved back to her ear. He licked it gently and sucked at the ear lobe,giving it gentle bites and Arianna could barely contain herself as her heartbeat quickened with the fear and excitement of it all."No matter how hot and aroused just the thought of you makes me feel, I'll never take you without your permission because after our first sexual encounter, I'll never let you go,your body,mind and soul will belong to me and you should know by now that I'm quite the possessive type. Knowing this Arianna, will you let me take you,will you give yourself to me and will you let me make you mine forever?" Loki cooed into her ear and despite how badly her body wanted her to say yes,her common sense finally rose to power and screamed at her to stop it imm
Lilith didn't have to look too closely at the person she'd just saved to know that it was Arianna, Alpha's mate,no cross that,her sworn enemy.She frowned at the human girl as their eyes came in contact and she regretted that her fast reflexes had stopped Arianna from falling but she rectified that mistake instantly.Quickly withdrawing her hand and expecting the girl to fall hard to the ground but she once again evaded it,this time being saved by Loki."Arianna, are you alright? You should be a lot more careful." He scolded andhelped her to stand up. Lilith glared at the both of them but immediately faked a smile when Loki's eyes fell on her."Why did you let go of her hand when you knew she'd fall if you did?" Loki asked, his voice stern.Lilith felt tears begin to gather at the edge of her eyes, how had it come to this? Where was the love she had always thought she saw in his eyes for her? Why was he so cold towards her all of a sudden? Had he really chosen this human girl over h
Lilith took Arianna to the pack house,it was located very close to the main castle, it was within the palace grounds and it was a huge building, big enough to hold almost a thousand people if she wasn't mistaken."Can I tell you something? I feel really nervous." Arianna revealed while playing with her fingers as they approached the pack house."There's no need to feel nervous, you'll certainly get a surprise welcome here." Lilith said with a smile but it somehow made Arianna cringe as it sounded so sinister."How's your hand?" Arianna asked, finally noticing Lilith's bandaged hand. "It's getting better and I'm sure it won't hurt anymore after today." Lilith said and it made Adrianna wonder."How can you be so sure?" She questioned. "You'll see. Now come on,everyone's expecting you." Lilith urged and Arianna quickened her steps.They arrived at the pack house and they were met at the door by Lilith's friend. "Oh my, if it isn't our future Luna. Should I bow or curtsey?" One of the gir
Arianna screamed as she felt like her tongue was on fire. "Water, water. Please give me water." She begged severely but they all just laughed at her.Her eyes burned with tears as the pain progressed but there was no help in sight.She got up to leave but then she tripped on something, falling and not only making her body hurt but earning her hand a small scrape that quickly began to bleed amidst damaged skin and this seemed to make them laugh harder. She looked back without standing up and saw that Sophia was the one who had set her leg in place so she would trip on it and fall flat on her face.She couldn't hold her tears at this and let them fall freely. Lilith walked to where she was still crouched on the floor and stretched out her hand,seemingly offering her hell.Arianna was about to take her outstretched hand but Lilith quickly withdrew it from her, earning the she wolf a look of pain from Arianna. Arianna felt more hot tears pour down her cheeks as she saw that most of the wo
Arianna opened her eyes and the first person she saw was Loki. She tried to speak but he hushed her. "Please don't try to say anything yet, your tongue is badly bruised and swollen so you won't be able to say anything in the meantime, plus you have to rest." He cautioned.She turned her head and saw the doctor by her side. "Please open your mouth." The doctor requested and she obliged."Her tongue seems to have been hurt pretty badly so she should refrain from talking for at least three days. Make her drink this mix for the meantime, it will help her heal faster. She shouldn't also eat any spicy food, bland food is the word for three days. She should also rest so her other injuries can heal up as well." The doctor instructed and Loki nodded."Thank you doctor."Loki appreciated. "It's no problem Alpha, I'll take my leave now." The doctor said. "Freya will see you off." Loki instructed and the older woman followed the doctor out.Arianna tried to sit up and Loki helped her. She tried sp
He quickly responded to the kiss and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her in ever so lightly. His tongue brushed her teeth,demanding entrance and she obliged, letting him into her mouth.She only realized what she was doing when his tongue slid past hers accidentally and she pulled away in pain. She turned away shyly, surprised at the fact that she was the one who actually initiated the kiss."I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. I just tend to lose my self control when I'm around you, you're just so captivating." He apologized and slid a hand through his beautiful hair.She wanted to tell him that it wasn't his fault but she remembered that she wasn't supposed to speak for the time being so she just placed a hand on his shoulder reassuringly.He smiled at her and she couldn't resist smiling too. He fed her the porridge and they ate together until it was finished. He then administered her medicine to her thereafter.Zia brought the mix and he helped apply it to her tongue befo
Lilith opened her eyes and saw the doctor by her side. She tried to ask the doctor what had happened to her but couldn't, as trying to speak hurt like hell.The doctor advised her not to speak a word for about a week as her mouth was badly damaged by the spiciness and needed to heal properly. She also learned that her three friends had been whipped as punishment for their direct involvement in Arianna's bullying.Loki refused to visit or see her all the while she was recuperating. He only decided to see her after she was completely fine and it was mostly on Arianna's insistence.She was first delighted to see him but pretended to be angry and turned away from him."What do you want? Are you here to see if I'm dead?" She questioned derogatorily. "Believe me,I don't want to be here but I have no choice." He retorted and she finally turned to face him with a sarcastic smile."Then why are you here? Don't tell me she's the one who asked you to check up on me? Loki, you've completely chang
Arianna paced about in her room but paused when she heard the door knob turn. She knew exactly who it was,there was only one person who always came into her room without knocking. She sat on the bed so he wouldn't know that she was worried but she was unable to hide the worry on her face and he quickly noticed it.He went to sit next to her. "What's wrong?" He simply asked and she turned to throw him a puzzled look."Don't pretend like you don't know what I'm talking about, you look worried so what's the problem?" He asked again and this time,something else got her wondering.It had only been a few weeks,barely a month, so how was it that he already knew her so well? Was there really a bond between them? She tried to shake the thoughts out of her head."Nothing, nothing's wrong with me." She lied. "Arianna you should already know me by now,I can tell when you're lying without having to look at your face or look at your hands to see if they're balled into fists." He said and she turned
Screams were heard from the room, and everyone paced about, worried sick."This is taking longer than I expected. Are you sure she's going to be alright?" Loki asked, his heart racing."Frankly, I have no idea. She's been giving birth for about two hours already, and on a professional note, I think that's not good considering the condition of her body and also the fact that the baby was premature as well. But all we can hope for is for the best," Arianna also tried to be calm in reply.She gently rubbed her big belly and exhaled. Everything had just moved so fast. It had already been seven months since she returned to the pack, and everything had been going remotely well.She'd spent most of her time with Lilith, and they'd done a lot together, considering that they were both pregnant. Arianna could sincerely admit that in that short period of time she'd spent with Lilith, she'd realized that Lilith wasn't really a bad person at heart.They became nothing short of good friends, and s
"I'm keeping the baby." Lilith said sternly, her eyes red from crying. She looked completely terrible but she didn't care."Lilith. Can you even hear yourself? Birthing the child will kill you." Loki insisted, trying to convince her."No, I can't kill my baby. You were there, didn't you hear what the doctor said? I'm going to die anyway so I won't risk my child. Ever since I was little, this is what I've always wanted, to bear your pups, to make a family with you and though fate has once again turned against me, I've finally gotten what I've always wanted, though at a terrible price. I'm not willing to let it go for anything. How can you even be so inconsiderate Loki? This is also your child for crying out loud. Would you want to give up on your first child just like that?" Lilith questioned raggedly. You couldn't even consider the prospect of giving this child up because she knew what she'd had to go through, all the plotting and the scheming she'd done just to be able to conceiv
"What do you mean?" He questioned."Well, what I'm trying to say is………. " Arianna began, suddenly becoming shy, but luckily, Sage jumped in."Wait! Before you say another word, I have to tell you something.” Sage interrupted, and Arianna stared at him quietly."What is it?" she questioned."Well, I……. Don't freak out, this is going to be ridiculously difficult for me to say," he pleaded, and that just infuriated her."Alright, I won't." If it's not something that's cringeworthy," Arianna said, and Sage gulped and breathed in.He grasped her hands in his and stared directly into her eyes, talking before even mentioning what it was. "I realize this is wrong, inappropriate, on every level, but I fell in love with you and, no matter how many times I tried to tell myself otherwise, just can't. My feelings for you only grow stronger," exclaimed Sage as he completely surprised Arianna."Wait, what?!" she inquired while yanking her hands out of his.She faced around and stood, her back towa
"No, it's fine. You can just ask a maid to do it. You've already done a lot for me today. You should probably get some rest," he urged, and she nodded."And all of you as well," Sage said to the guards and maids, and they bowed and left."Alright, if you insist. I'll send a maid to take care of your wounds," Arianna said, taking one last good look at him before leaving.Arianna stopped one of the maids and asked her about Mabel. She told Arianna that Mabel was doing much better, especially after hearing about the Alpha's recovery.Arianna went straight to the dining area where Mabel was resting."How do you feel?" Arianna questioned, and Mabel shot up but calmed down when she saw that it was just Arianna."I'm doing better, thanks. How's the Alpha? Is he doing OK? Is he really alive now?" Mabel questioned earnestly."Calm down, he's fine except for his wounds, which still cause him pain. I want you to dress his wounds if you're still up for it, that is," Arianna said, and a smile lit
She brought her hands to his chest and performed chest compressions on him, all the while silently praying that it would work. If he had suffered clinical death as she suspected, then CPR might help revive him."What are you doing? The Alpha's dead, his body needs to be rested. What are you doing, do you think?" One of the guards chided, but she just ignored them."Come on, Sage, you can fight this. You can win this, I'm sure of it.".Come on." She cheered on almost silently but never gave up her attempts.Her faith was restored a bit when she felt slight changes to his otherwise comatose state. She could feel his heart kick in again, beating very slowly against his chest. She smiled with tears in her eyes and continued with the chest compressions and paused when she realized what she needed to do.Now that his heart was beating again, she just had to do everything to get him to start breathing, or such precious progress would be lost, and they'd lose again—maybe permanently this time
Sage felt his eyes closing on their own but shot them open when he heard the door swing open.He had to blink twice before he recognized the person that had just come in through the door. He saw Arianna and a weak smile formed on his lips.Arianna gasped when her eyes saw the sight before her. The floor of the room was painted in blood, there was a dead naked man on the floor and Sage, Sage was on the floor and was as naked as the day he was born.Her cheeks flushed in embarrassment as she tried to look anywhere else but below his waist. The excitement was gone as quickly as it came as she saw the terrible condition in which he wasqHe was bleeding profusely and seemed to be in a deplorable condition. It was an abhorrent sight but it was not something that she could not handle. She was a doctor after all.She ran to him and sat by his side, grabbing a hold of his hand. "Sage, what happened here? What happened to you? What's going on?" Arianna questioned, her fears increasing by the min
Sage groaned as he got into bed, his mind spinning all day long. For whatever reason, he could not even try to comprehend, the kiss with Arianna persisted in his mind regardless of how hard he attempted to set it aside.The memory warmed his stomach and he couldn't quite place what he was feeling due to how long he'd gone without feeling anything.He rested on his bed for a moment, not resting for some obscure reason. It was already becoming rather warm so he removed his shirt.He lay back and shut his eyes, so hard trying to sleep but for some reason, he could not shake the sense of restlessness.He was experiencing a rather indispensable eerie feeling, of which he couldn't explain.After trying hard in vain to get some sleep, he decided that a mild sedative would do the trick. He got up from bed and walked to his wardrobe. He pulled out the first aid box and didn't have to search for long before he found what he was looking for.He swallowed a pill and a sip of water and then return
After finding out that she was perfectly fine and in fact still pregnant, Arianna had no reason to stay in the Black Solstice pack.Having reached a consensus with Sage, she was very excited to finally return to Loki and the rest of the pack. She particularly missed Freya's cooking and all her jokes; the older woman had always had a very lively sense of humor.As Arianna thought of everyone in the pack, a certain someone crossed her mind and the thought alone left a bitter taste in her mouth. Lilith.As far as Arianna was concerned, uttering that name almost felt like an abomination and she certainly would not spare that little liar and schemer when she returned.She would tell Loki everything and would make sure to either have Lilith locked up for life, or thrown out of the pack for good. The latter seemed too dangerous as Arianna knew that that conniving little bitch might as well ally herself with someone else and plan an attack on them, as a way of revenge.Thus, Arianna decided i
Loki paced back and forth, attempting to catch his breath. This was not amusing at all. He awoke with the horror of Lilith beside him, and now this? She was holding her chest and appeared to be injured and fainted into his arms. It was not what he had anticipated and was quite disturbing.He hated to notice how frequent the doctor's presence was becoming. It was usually one problem or another, and he was honestly sick of it. He just wished that Arianna would return to him, and they'd live a normal life and be happy.After spending over an hour in the room, which Loki estimated to be an eternity, the doctor finally came out.He accosted her immediately. "Doctor, what's the problem? Please tell me she's fine and just fainted from shock." Loki practically pleaded. He was in no mood for any more bad news."If it were that simple, I would. Sorry, Alpha, but it's more than that," Doctor Rose revealed, and Loki felt himself tensing up."I don't understand, What do you mean by that?" he said