VIKTOR DRACOI knew I had to do everything in my power to get close to her, to make her mine. And I was not one to shy away from a challenge.My first step was to make sure she would come to me. I had to thank Liam, her boss, for being so accommodating and agreeing to sending Maya to my office to pick up an important document. I made sure to emphasize the urgency of the matter, knowing that Maya would be the one to come and not one of her colleagues.When Maya finally stepped into my office, I could feel the tension radiating off of her. She was uncomfortable, and I couldn't blame her. I had made her the subject of my relentless pursuit, and I could see it in her eyes that she was not interested in anything I had to offer."Maya," I said, trying to keep my voice smooth and composed, "I'm glad you could make it. I know Liam told you it was urgent, and I appreciate you coming here."She nodded, her eyes flickering around the room as if searching for an escape route. I could see the wari
MAYAIt had been a week since I went to Viktor's office. and Viktor was still trying to win me over. Every day, I would come home to find flowers, cards, and even small gifts waiting for me at the door. It was becoming a constant reminder of his persistence, and I was starting to grow tired of it.I sat in the living room, staring at yet another bouquet of roses that Viktor had sent over. Michelle and Selene were trying their best to convince me to give him a chance."Maya, come on. Viktor seems like a decent guy. Give him a chance," Michelle urged, sitting next to me on the couch.Selene nodded in agreement. "Yeah, Maya. He's really trying to make things right. You can't deny that he's putting in a lot of effort to get close to you."I shook my head, frustration evident in my voice. "I don't care how much effort he's putting in. I can't just forget about what he is. He's a vampire, and I don't want anything to do with him.""But Maya, not all vampires are bad," Selene argued. "Viktor
SELENEAs I scrolled through TikTok, I was laughing at a comedy.Just then, Orion barged into the room, his alpha energy pulsating in the air. "Selene, I need to talk to you," he said, his tone serious.I quickly put my phone down and turned to face him, trying to keep my expression neutral. "What's up, Orion?"He frowned, his eyes scanning the room. "I just came from the Pack Living Room, and I caught a whiff of vampire scent. Care to explain what's going on?"My heart raced in my chest, and I struggled to come up with a convincing excuse. "Um, I don't know what you're talking about. I haven't sensed any vampires around here."Orion narrowed his eyes at me, clearly not buying my answer. "Don't play dumb with me, Selene. I know you've been acting strangely lately, and now there's vampire scent in the Pack House. Something is going on, and I want the truth."I crossed my arms looking at him. "Orion, I have no idea what you're talking about. Maybe you're just paranoid or smelling things
ORIONI stood up to follow Selene to her room but when I got there, she wasn't there. She will probably be in Michelle's room. As i got closer, I was hearing voices and I knew they had started their girl talk.As I was about to knock, "Michelle, you know how Orion feels about vampires. If he finds out that I'm mated to one, he won't just be angry. He'll see it as a betrayal, and it could lead to a disaster for the entire pack. Orion's reaction won't just be about my mate being a vampire. It's about me, his sister, being mated to one. He won't see reason, and I can't risk putting everyone in danger." I saw red and I stormed into Michelle's room, my anger boiling over "You're what?" My voice boomed. Maya, my sweet, innocent sister, was mated to a vampire? It couldn't be true. It was impossible. But the scent of vampire hung in the air, confirming my worst fears.Selene tried to explain, but I wasn't about to let them make a fool out of me. I glared at them, my fists clenched at my si
MAYAAs I walked into the office, I couldn't help but notice the pile of gifts and letters sitting on my desk. My heart sank as I saw the familiar handwriting on the envelopes - Viktor's. I knew he had been trying his best but I was adamant about not being his mate. Vampires and werewolves just didn't mix. I shook my head, determined to put him out of my mind and focus on my work.Throughout the day, I couldn't shake the feeling of Viktor's presence lingering around me. It felt like he was always watching, waiting for the perfect moment to swoop in and try to win me over. But I was steadfast in my decision. I couldn't allow myself to be swayed by his charming words and alluring gestures. I had to remain strong, for both of our sakes.As the day came to an end, I gathered my things and made my way to the exit. Just as I was about to leave, I felt a strong pair of arms wrap around me, pulling me into a secluded corner. My heart raced as I realized it was Viktor, and anger boiled within
VIKTORI leaned back against the headrest of my car seat, my mind buzzing with the events of the night. The date with Maya had gone exactly as planned—I could see the infatuation in her eyes, feel the way she hung onto my every word. It was all too easy to manipulate her, to make her believe she was falling for me. One down, one to go.As I drove home, a sense of satisfaction washed over me. I had always been good at getting what I wanted, but this particular conquest felt especially sweet. The thought of telling Adrina about my success filled me with a twisted sense of joy. I couldn't wait to see the pride in her eyes, to revel in our shared victory.I pulled into the driveway of my mansion, the imposing structure looming in the darkness. I entered the grand foyer and made my way to the study, a room filled with rare books and artifacts from centuries past. I poured a glass of whiskey and settled into the plush armchair, savoring the moment before dialing Adrina's number.The phone r
SELENE I decided to go out into the garden, hoping to find some peace and quiet among the flowers and trees. As I walked among the roses and lilies, I suddenly felt a presence behind me. I turned around and saw Gabriel standing there, his tall frame framed by the setting sun. His piercing eyes bore into mine, and I felt my heart skip a beat. "Gabriel!" I exclaimed, rushing towards him. "I've missed you so much. Where have you been?"He enveloped me in a warm hug, and for a moment, all of my worries melted away. "I've been taking care of some things in the supernatural realm," he said softly. "But I'm here now, and I will always be watching over you."I pulled back slightly to look at him, concern etched on my face. "What do you mean, taking care of things in the supernatural realm? Is there something I should know?"Gabriel shook his head. "Don't worry about it, Selene. I have everything under control now. And this time, it's not just me who's protecting you."I furrowed my brow i
SELENEI sighed and looked down at the little boy standing in front of me. "I'm sorry, kiddo. I wasn't talking to anybody," I said gently. I tried to give him an apologetic smile, but the worry lines on his small face didn't go away. He nodded and slowly walked away, his eyes still wide with concern.I returned my attention to the plants in front of me, trying to shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in my chest. Luca emerged from the house and walked over to me with a furrowed brow."Hey, Selene," he said, his voice low and serious. "We're heading to the Darkwood pack."I looked up at him in surprise. "Darkwood? Why?"He shrugged, his expression unreadable. "I don't know. Alpha Dominic called and said he needed us there. Something about a potential threat."I raised an eyebrow in confusion. "A potential threat? What kind of threat?"Luca shook his head. "I have no idea. But we should head over there as soon as possible. Dominic sounded pretty urgent."I let out a frustrate
In the bride's room, Selene's nerves were palpable as she sat in front of the mirror, her wedding gown shimmering around her. Her makeup was flawlessly done, but her hands trembled slightly as she clasped them together in her lap. Sensing her anxiety, Maya and Michelle enveloped her in a warm embrace, their affectionate words a soothing balm to her jittery nerves."Oh Selene, you look absolutely stunning," Maya exclaimed, her eyes shining with admiration as she gazed at her sister-in-law-to-be. "Orion is going to be speechless when he sees you."Michelle nodded enthusiastically, her smile radiant with sisterly affection. "You're going to make the most beautiful bride, Selene," she chimed in. "We're so lucky to have you as a part of our family, and now you're going to be marrying our brother. It's like a dream come true."Tears welled up in Selene's eyes as she listened to their heartfelt words, feeling overwhelmed by their love and support. "Thank you, Maya, Michelle," she murmured, h
Orion groaned as he tried to rouse his groomsmen from their alcohol-induced slumber. "Come on, you lazy bunch, it's time to get up," he urged, shaking Luca's shoulder gently.Luca grumbled incoherently, batting away Orion's hand as he tried to pull the covers off him. "Go away, Orion, it's too early," he muttered, burying his head deeper into the pillow.Xander and Xavier were no better, their heads pounding from the festivities of the bachelor party the night before. "Can't we just sleep for five more minutes?" Xander groaned, his voice muffled by the pillow.Orion chuckled, undeterred by their protests. "Sorry, boys, but we've got a wedding to get to," he replied, his tone laced with amusement.But his groomsmen were having none of it, their hangovers making them decidedly uncooperative. "I swear, Orion, if you don't leave us alone, I'm never speaking to you again," Xavier threatened, his words slurred from the lingering effects of the alcohol.Orion laughed, knowing that his friend
As they entered the wedding dress shop, Selene's eyes widened in awe at the array of beautiful gowns that adorned the racks. "Wow, there are so many options," she exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement.Maya and Michelle grinned eagerly as they began browsing through the dresses, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Let's find you the perfect dress, Selene," Maya declared, her voice filled with determination.Selene nodded eagerly, her heart racing with excitement as she began trying on gown after gown. "I can't wait to see how they look on you," Valina chimed in, her voice filled with anticipation.But as Selene tried on dress after dress, she couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment as none of them seemed to quite capture the vision she had in mind. "I don't know, none of these feel quite right," she admitted, her voice tinged with frustration.Maya and Michelle exchanged concerned glances as they watched Selene's disappointment grow with each passing dress. "Don't
As Selene finished her breakfast, Maya and Michelle excitedly grabbed her by the arms, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Come on, Selene, we've got a wedding to plan!" Maya exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement."Yeah, we need to find the perfect dress for you," Michelle chimed in, her grin widening as she eagerly pulled Selene towards the door.Selene laughed as she allowed herself to be dragged along, her heart fluttering with excitement at the thought of planning her wedding with her friends by her side. "Alright, alright, I'm coming," she said with a playful roll of her eyes, her voice filled with affection.As they made their way out of the house, Selene spotted Valina waiting by the door, her eyes bright with excitement. "Are you ready to go, Selene?" Valina asked eagerly, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips.Selene nodded eagerly, her heart pounding with excitement as she linked arms with Valina and her sisters. "Let's do this," she said with a grin, her voi
Selene's cheeks flushed a deep shade of crimson, she opened her mouth to speak, but her words came out in a jumbled mess of stutters and half-formed sentences. The room fell silent, the awkward tension thickening with each passing moment as Selene struggled to find her voice."I-I'm so sorry, I-I..." Selene stammered, her words trailing off into an embarrassed mumble as she fidgeted nervously in her seat.A few nervous chuckles rippled through the room, the pack members exchanging amused glances as they tried to suppress their laughter. But before the laughter could escalate, Orion shot them a stern glare, his eyes flashing with warning."Alright, that's enough," Orion said firmly, his voice cutting through the awkward silence like a knife. "It's not funny. Let's move on."The pack members quickly sobered up at Orion's commanding tone, their laughter dying down as they exchanged sheepish glances. Selene breathed a sigh of relief, grateful for Orion's intervention as she attempted to c
Soon, Luca and Valina ushered everyone out with a mock bow, the room buzzed with laughter and excitement, the air filled with the lingering warmth of congratulations and well-wishes."Thank you all for coming!" Luca called out, a playful twinkle in his eye as he gestured towards the door. "We'll see you soon!"Valina grinned, her eyes sparkling with mischief as she added, "And don't forget to save some cake for us!"As the last of the guests exited the room, Selene and Orion found themselves alone at last, the soft glow of candlelight casting a warm embrace around them.Orion leaned in close to Selene, his voice low with amusement. "Did you see that? Something's definitely going on with Luca and Valina," he whispered, a knowing smile playing on his lips.Selene nodded, her laughter bubbling up at the playful antics of their friends. "Oh, I know! The sparks were practically flying between them," she replied, her eyes sparkling with amusement.As Selene and Orion settled in for their in
Selene's heart fluttered at his words, memories of that day flooding back to her with overwhelming clarity. She remembered the warmth of his smile, the kindness in his eyes, and the way he had paid for her coffee without a second thought.Orion's gaze never wavered as he continued, his voice filled with sincerity. "Since that day, you've brought so much light and love into my life. You've been my rock, my confidante, and my greatest source of joy. And as I stand here before you now, I realize that I never want to spend another day without you by my side."Tears streamed down Selene's cheeks as she listened, her heart overflowing with love for the man kneeling before her. Every word he spoke resonated deep within her soul, reaffirming the depth of their connection and the strength of their bond."And so, Selene," Orion concluded, his voice filled with emotion, "I ask you now, in front of our family and friends, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife? Will you stand by my side, th
"Actually, Selene, I was thinking we should get the cake from that bakery across town," Maya interjected, her tone eager.Selene's brow furrowed in confusion. "Across town? Maya, that's quite a distance. Are you sure?"Maya's enthusiasm didn't waver. "I know it's a bit out of the way, but trust me, it's worth it for that cake."Selene hesitated, considering Maya's request. "Hmm... okay then. If you say so. We'll make the trip for the perfect cake.""Thanks, Selene! You won't regret it, I promise. See you soon!" Maya's voice exuded excitement."Alright, Maya. See you soon," Selene replied, still feeling a bit perplexed by Maya's insistence but willing to go along with her friend's plan.Xander and Xavier inquired about the sudden urgency, Selene explained Maya's unexpected craving for a cake from a distant bakery. The brothers exchanged a knowing glance, a subtle smile playing on their lips as they caught on to Maya's plan."Ah, I see," Xander remarked, his tone tinged with amusement.
As Maya and Michelle hurriedly set up the table for the romantic dinner, their excitement bubbling over, they dashed off to find the chef and share their plans."Chef, chef!" Maya exclaimed breathlessly, her eyes shining with excitement as she approached the elderly man.The chef looked up from his cooking with a bemused smile, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he took in the eager expressions of the two sisters. "What's all the excitement about, girls?" he asked, his voice filled with amusement.Michelle leaned in close, her voice barely above a whisper as she shared their secret plan with the chef. "We're setting up a romantic dinner for our brother, Orion," she explained, her tone filled with excitement. "He's going to propose to his girlfriend tonight!"The chef's eyes widened in surprise, a chuckle escaping his lips at the news. "Well, well, it's about time," he remarked, his voice tinged with amusement. "Orion's a good man. He deserves happiness."Maya and Michelle nodded eag