AIDEN'S POV"I don't want you to leave." Molly sobbed with her nose buried in my chest. Her arms were wrapped around my torso like octopus tentacles with rows of suckers running their length, grasping me tightly, unwilling to let go. I didn't hug her back. The agreement between us was precisely defined - no strings attached. No bonding, no involvement of feelings, no exclusivity. Fuck buddies, that was what we were from the beginning.Yet I couldn't ignore how her demeanor towards me changed over time and the former agreement no longer applied to her. She fell for me, her mere wish to become my chosen mate.But I couldn't grant her such a wish. Four years ago, I lost the battle against my half-brother. Back then, he and I found our fated mate. Though three were too many to form a functioning relationship. Moreover, it would be a disgusting incest if I had to share my mate with my brother. Hence, one must have been left out.My first mate rejected me and although it crushed my heart, t
MADALINA"You may leave now." My feet slid off the bed and met the dark red carpet. Its fluffy texture tingled my toes as I walked towards the closet to get the black satin robe, the temporary clothing before I got rid of my guest. Drops of sweat rolled down my cleavage. Swiftly, I tucked my platinum blond hair into a messy bun and glanced over my shoulder.Lucien was still in my bed, panting for air. His dick was a little hard but no longer pointing upwards like a sword ready to pierce through flesh. Oh, and he did perform well. I shivered when our sex scene replayed in my mind again.Lucien has been my lover for the past two years. He came once per week and let me fuck him senseless. I ordered him to lie flat and rode him till one of us successfully climaxed. If it was him who finished first, I rolled off him, pulled my silicone friend out of the drawer and continued until it was my turn to groan and spasm in an orgasmic wave. He always offered his service to take care of me, to tea
AIDEN'S POV"We're close. The village should be just an hour away." Theo passed me the bottle of water when we made a short stop to refresh ourselves and let the tired muscles rest.Our destination was far from our home, in the east and safely hidden in the density of wild forest. The lone wolves' community led a simple life, living only from what nature itself provided. They were skilled farmers, as rumor had it. Some chose to apply for seasonal jobs, commuting to the south where humans lived. But in the end, they always returned to their natural habitat deep in the woods. They were former pack members who didn't know how to fit in, didn't share the same values and beliefs, hence leaving the safe embrace of a pack life. They were also wolves who were banished or ran away from the enslaving methods of their leaders.Oh yeah, although abusing power wasn't the case of the Yukon pack alliance, there were other parts of the country where the leadership of brutality was still a signature o
MADALINA"Alex.""Mads?""Avoiding me on purpose?""No."Liar. As if I could not see straight through him. I knew my brother better than I knew myself and he was running away from me. I couldn't blame him though. Surely it made him uncomfortable, disappointed even, that his sister would breathe on his neck. Yet, it was what our father dictated. If he told me to drag Alexei with me to the military base, without further ado I would obey such orders. But my twin brother was never good at following rules. He was the one working more on finding loopholes rather than getting things done.I could see why father was suspicious regarding Alexei's operations in gold mines. Although I loved my brother tremendously, he tended to be selfish and dishonest, especially when he was about to benefit from something. Perhaps his intention was just to push me out of his way. He wanted to be the next leader of our clan and, well, the competition was strong."You won't get rid of me today. I'm coming whethe
The lonersAIDENWe slept in the safe house and spent the whole next day monitoring the area. Vampires controlled the majority of the land, their groups patrolling the lone wolves' village as well. We were able to get as close as possible so that they wouldn't notice us. Vampires didn't have such an advanced sense of smell compared to werewolves. Their ability to detect a person from afar could be achieved only when a drop of blood was mixed with all the nature aromas.As soon as the day fell into the darkness of the night, we sneaked undetected to the village. Well, undetected by the vampires. The werewolves who lived there were very much aware of uninvited guests slipping through the fence. A wolf could smell another wolf even more than a mile away."Why, hello. We wondered when you would stop hiding in the bushes and finally show up."A soft voice froze us all in motion. We turned around to follow its source just to find a she-wolf with her hands on her hips, a mischievous smile d
Imaginary mateAIDENThe details Quentin shared with us were horrifying. Like a hurricane, vampires had arrived in these lands, bringing chaos, evilness and undeserved suffering. Their motives were driven by personal revenge and impelled them to destruction and utter brutality. Manipulating innocent people through their nasty glamour.Though they were just a pathetic excuse for conquerors. Instead of searching for a suitable opponent, the vampires had chosen the community of lone wolves as their target. The community, which mainly consisted of low-ranked ones, those who had limited skills in fighting. Most of the inhabitants were weak and traumatized females who had once run away from tyranny.The few males who were still alive after the initial cold-blooded massacre were forced to work in gold mines. It was an order by the leader of the vampire clan, Darius. But Darius wasn't the worst one among them. The elements of pure bestiality were deeply carved into the mind and flesh of his w
. Wolf of my dreamsMADALINAThat night after we visited the wolves' village, I had the most unusual dream. The dream felt so alive, as if it was all real.The steady pound of my footsteps echoed into my ears. The platinum blond ponytail rose behind me as Iran. Faster and faster. My mind was frantic with thoughts, and I wondered how it was even possible to move this fast? I was like the speed of light, quickening my pace with every other pump into my limbs. Cold wind whipped my face, coloring the cheeks red and lips blue. Little clouds kept rising from my mouth with every exhale. Damn, it was freezing. Yet I felt a hot line of sweat rolling down my forehead and splattering on my chin.The ground blurred below me and I nearly tripped. Stinging pain filled my lungs as I was running short of breath. Though I knew I couldn't stop. What would happen to me if I stopped? My hearing sharpened when catching the thumping of paws behind me. They created a rhythmic sound, like a rare music in the
RevoltMADALINALeaning against the door of Alexei's car, I yawned due to lack of sleep. Last night went at a snail's pace as I stared aimlessly at the ceiling, afraid to fall asleep. What if I met the werewolf in my dream again? My mom's hypothesis of meeting the fated mate during my sleep unsettled me and it stirred some paranoia in me.In order to push such nasty thoughts out of my head, I even asked Lucien to join me in my room, demanding him to fuck me until my body couldn't handle it anymore. It did not provide the desired pleasure or stress relief. On the contrary, it sickened me that I allowed Lucien to touch me more than necessary. We had had sex many times before, hence it was a bit surprising that my body suddenly considered him as repulsing. Feeling his cock entering me caused me nausea."You're obviously not in a mood, Mada. You're as dry as a desert down there." Lucien said, and I had to agree with him. It literally felt like his cock was pumping into a pile of sand. So,
Shifting perspectivesMADALINAMy stomach was upset, and my mouth was dry. Apparently, my body underwent a range of reactions due to the most important event of my new life. I would be the center of attention, all eyes filled with judgment on me. Even before, I never enjoyed public events or parties, and rather let my brother fulfill such a role. Alex was an extrovert like no other, never experiencing an increased heart rate or sweating when giving out a speech. And although I wasn't afraid of speaking up my mind, my attitude was more... military oriented? I was not good at sugarcoating or putting on a perfect-smile façade. And yet, that was exactly what I was about to do tonight.I stood before the mirror, my gaze fixed on the reflection staring back at me. Who was this woman and what did she do with Madalina Crud?Carrie had chosen for me a stunning long dress with bare shoulders in the shades of dark red. It was definitely a departure from my usual style of leather pants and milita
When I first learned about Carrie's idea to throw a big welcome party for Madalina, I was a little hesitant. Ever since we arrived at my pack, my mate has faced a barrage of unwarranted prejudice due to her different background. No one dared to confront her or me directly, but the silent whispers were there. People stared. At me. At her.It was mostly due to all those horrible crimes her family was responsible for. Her family had tortured lone wolves, treating them like slaves. Sadly, even my mate took part in it, blindly manipulated by her parents. Though with each new day, I could see how much she regretted all her past actions. I may have gotten a second chance at love, but Madalina got her second chance at normal life. And she was going to prove to everyone that she no longer was the ruthless, stone-cold werewolf slayer.The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as the preparations for the grand evening were in full swing. Decorations adorned every corner, bringing vibrant colors an
Unwelcome newsAIDENUpon Jerome's resignation, I was faced with an enormous workload that made me truly grasp the extent of his responsibilities on my behalf. An Alpha was like a lost puppy without his Beta. Despite Scott shadowing Jerome for many years, he struggled to fulfill the role with the same efficiency. Regrettably, Scott was caught between his previous Gamma duties and attempting to assume the Beta position. Our pack was huge in size, and leading it was never meant to be a solitary endeavor. It necessitated a cohesive team, which, unfortunately, I did not have.Days started to merge, and I couldn't tell the difference between light and dark, granting me less and less time for my mate. And I hated it. I hated leaving Maddie alone, even though I could count on Carrie to keep her company. But it would be irresponsible of me to just ignore the escalating situation in my pack and simply lock myself in the room with my gorgeous woman. I was an Alpha and sometimes I needed to put
Notre DameMADALINAIt has been a whole week since I moved to Black Forest pack, but nothing has changed significantly.My mate was incredibly busy, leaving our room early in the morning and returning at night. His Beta stepped down and he now had only his Gamma to support him. Aiden's father tried to help too, but it wasn't common practice to see a retired Alpha interfering in the pack's business. Moreover, it would shed a bad light on Aiden, putting him in the position of not being competent enough to lead the pack if daddy needed to hold his hand.. Eventually, it would motivate ambitious males outside the pack to come and conquer the place, seeing Aiden as a weak element that could be easily challenged and eliminated. Status was everything in the werewolf's world.Aiden spent the entire week searching for a proper candidate for the Gamma position. He wanted to promote the current Gamma to Beta. That man seemed to be one of a few who were loyal to Aiden and openly supported him desp
"Go back to your own kind. Leave our pack before facing further humiliation."I cleared my throat before speaking, controlling the fiery rage that tortured me. Oh, the fantasies that danced in my mind - to give her a taste of her own venomous words, to unleash that never-ending thirst in me, and sink my fangs deep in her flesh until she begged for her life. To punch that nasty mouth and show her true fear.But could I afford such scandal on my first day among werewolves? As much as I wished to make her pay, I concluded she simply wasn't worth the trouble with my mate. I came here to be a better person.Hence, I put my old habits aside and kept the fight on a verbal level."Oh, wow, thank you so much for your unsolicited prophecy! How fortunate I am to have you... whoever you are, enlighten me about my inevitable fate. Your concern for my well-being and humiliation is truly heartwarming. Clearly, your wisdom knows no bounds. Perhaps I should bow down and seek your guidance on all life
Fire tangoMADALINANerves fluttered in my stomach when his family first approached me. Will they grimace in disgust? Will they be bothered by the presence of a vampire? I had all those questions clawing at my mind, terrifying me. But what I experienced... it was something entirely unexpected.In a flurry of introductions and warm smiles, my unease began to dissipate. I stared at Aiden's mother, who exuded a genuine kindness which I found both comforting and bewildering. Not like my own mother, who only veiled her real personality under a sweet, innocent face. My mother carried the mask of kindness, pretending to be a good person, a victim of horrible crimes for which, after all, she was primarily responsible. But the warmth in Amelia's eyes and the way she squeezed my hand indicated she was genuinely happy for her son and accepted me as I was.Aiden's sister, Carrie, was a vibrant young woman. Her presence required attention as she effortlessly owned the room with her wild and loud p
"I'll get some drinks. It's time to celebrate." Carrie winked at us and rushed to one of the Omegas, splashing instructions."Okay, I guess." Maddie placed a light kiss on my lips to ensure me she would manage to survive my family. I didn't need to worry about her. My mate wasn't any shy damsel in distress. If anyone annoyed her, she would deal with it. I promised her not to be away for long and left her with mom and Carrie.On the way to my office, I met my dad. He had arrived at Black Forest pack before us."Jerome knows." He informed me shortly. I sighed, feeling how a big lump formed in my throat. My Beta had already learned about the death of his son.~~~~~~~"We are currently providing shelter for over a hundred lone wolves. The majority of them have already applied for asylum but some haven't decided yet. They still consider returning to their original village once all is settled. Anyhow, we can't accommodate them all permanently. We are running short on resources. But the disc
. Bitter tollAIDENMadalina squeezed my hand when we passed through the main gate to my pack. The Black Forest pack was one of the largest packs in Yukon, providing a home to thousands of people, mostly werewolves. We had several witches among us, as well as humans. Overall, it was a great place to live in. Despite the isolation within the mountains, our civilization thrived.The air carried the scent of freshly bloomed flowers, intermingled with the sweet aroma of home-cooked meals waffling from the houses. The streets were alive with the joyous spirit of community, as people strolled leisurely, their smiles radiant and genuine. Children reveled in their innocence, their laughter echoing through the pathways, while the sun cast a gentle glow upon their carefree games.We lived in peace, surrounded by beautiful nature, and I couldn't wait to show it all to my beautiful mate. Therefore, I was stunned when we finally arrived at my pack and the streets were empty. Gone was also the melo
Raindrops farewellAIDENI was glad that my mate agreed to live with me in my pack. I understood the depth of sacrifices she had undertaken to be with me. Her departure from her family was due to forbidden love and it led to her being estranged by her own parents. They cut off any future physical contact with her and although she tried to be strong and not to show it, I knew it bothered her tremendously. At least her brother, despite being a sick psychopath, stood by her side.And now, I was going to be her family and I would do anything to make her happy.When I returned to the safe house together with Madalina, the place was emptied. Only my father stayed with a couple of soldiers. He was eager to meet my mate and shook her hand a bit too enthusiastically that I had to remind him to keep it cool. As surprising as it was, my dad was very open-minded and didn't care about Madalina's origin. I assumed after all he had to go through in his life, he understood how precious true love was.