I sat at the head of the conference table, watching as the representatives of the Sol Group and some of my executives filed out of the room. The meeting had gone smoothly, far smoother than I had expected, to be honest. They didnโt come with a large contingent like I expected.The two packs are not friends with each other but then we were not at war either. It's more like we were wary of one another and were waiting for who would make the first move. Usually if they are coming to this kind of meeting, they will come with a lot of their warriors in case things turn awry but that doesnโt seem to be the case today. A few years after I became the alpha, I decided that I needed more allies than enemies and I decided to find them. And for Jaxon to come with such a few representatives, mostly business officials, maybe he is having the same thoughts as me. This will make our meeting go smoother. Crewwood has a lot of material resources that makes them one of the richest packs in our country
LyraShe shrugged. โWho knows? Maybe he has finally decided to open his heart to love again. Although why he would pick you is strange.โโWhy do you say that?โโHe should know that you are already mated. Definitely you are not thinking of leaving your mate for him.โโNo. And I told him so. I just hope I havenโt hurt him too much by rejecting him now that he has finally decided to love again.โ Calistaโs eyes softened, and she nodded. โI think Luke has always kept a piece of himself reserved, not wanting to trust anyone completely. But maybe, just maybe, he saw something in you, Lyra. Something that made him believe it was safe to open up. Iโm not saying he was right to confess to you, but I think heโs been carrying that weight for a long time.โI swallowed hard, the lump in my throat growing. โHeโs been carrying it alone. And I canโt be the one to fix him. I canโt be the one to heal those wounds.โโYou donโt have to,โ Calista said gently, reaching across the table and placing her hand
As if that was not enough, she still had a soft, cashmere cardigan draped over her shoulders, the pale beige color further emphasizing the soft opulence of her ensemble. She was carrying a small, structured handbag, probably designers since everything else she is wearing is designers. Its sleek features and pink color was designed to make a powerful statement. Then her accessories are all gold, from her earrings to the rings that glitter subtly on her fingers. Every piece of her outfit oozes wealth and refinement. She doesnโt need to shout about it; her clothing speaks volumes, subtly hinting that she knows exactly what sheโs doing. You will think this woman is going to a ball dance at a palace and not coming for a casual visit to her Luna. She flings her long, wavy her at Calista as she gets closer to her.โI heard you were in the kitchen so I decided to come here and see you,โ the woman said.โHello Sylvia,โ Calista said, with no expression on her face. It was clear that she is n
DamienDamien couldnโt shake the feeling that there was something more going on that he didnโt know about. Why would elder Marcus suddenly develop interest in alpha Jaxon? Elder Marcusโs insistence on staying made me feel uneasy. But I didnโt press the issue. I had a sense that this conversation was one he wasnโt meant to be part of,not yet.There was something about Marcus's sudden interest in Jaxon that didnโt sit right with him, and he wasnโt sure what game they were playing. But he intended to find out. Still, my instincts told him to stay vigilant. Something was off, and I wasnโt about to ignore it. For now, I decided to focus on the conversation I am having with Jaxon.โThank you for agreeing to this meeting,โ I told him while motioning for him to sit on a seat close to the end of the conference table. This way, we will be sitting far away from the door. Although, Rowan is at the door to make sure no one disturbs me as I have already mindlinked him to him.Jaxon stepped forward,
I was in my office typing on my laptop while checking on some files on my desk. I have so many files to go through, especially regarding the new collaboration we just got with the Sol Group.Suddenly, the door burst open, and I saw my secretary running after Elder Marcus. She looked on the verge of tears, but I nodded to her and told her to go back to her office.โWhere is Alpha Jaxon?โโHe has left for his home. I believe he has crossed the borders by now. Is there any problem?โโWhat is that supposed to mean, Damien? I was waiting in the reception for him to come out or for you to come and inform me that you have finished your meeting. I wanted to talk to him about something.โโOh. Is that it?โ I asked nonchalantly. โWell, the alpha said he had another meeting somewhere else. He left immediately after we finished our discussion.โโWhat is that supposed to mean? You knew I wanted to meet him. You could have called me to come and see him, even if only briefly.โI leaned back on my chai
MarcusI sat in my study, the amber liquid in my glass catching the faint light from the single candle I had lit on my desk. It was getting dark outside, the kind of time I should be relaxing. But all I could feel was the burning rage deep inside me. That little twerp called me his subject.Imagine that little twerp, telling me I am his subject.I took another sip, letting the fire of the alcohol settle in my chest. But it wasnโt enough to douse the fire in my mind. My fingers gripped the glass tighter, the crystal almost feeling like it might shatter under my anger. Well, I am his subject for now, for now. I would have finished my discussions with Jaxon by now. It was supposed to be a simple, discreet meeting between us. By now, he would have given me access to Lyra. That was why I wanted to let him know that I am Lyraโs father. I am sure that would have made him see me in a good light.Knowing that Iโm related to Lyra would have meant something to him. I could have swayed him. He
โThatโs terrible,โ Garret exclaimed, taking a seat. โHow could Damien do that to you?โโDonโt worry. His time is coming.โ My tone softened slightly, though it still had a cold edge. โBy the time I finish with him, he wonโt know what hit him.โโBut sir, do you think Jaxon knows about us? I mean, do you think Lyra told them about what she overheard in your study that day?โโWhat did she hear? We were just speculating on the reason she may have run away since she was in the house that day. For all you know, she didnโt hear anything, and something else may have triggered her.โโI was just wondering what they might have discussed - Jaxon and Damien,โ Garret continued. โIf Lyra didnโt know about your plan, she wouldnโt have told Jaxon. So Damien is still unaware of anything.โโOf course,โ I said, taking a sip from my drink. โEven if Lyra suspects me, she wouldnโt go blabbering her mouth to outsiders. She canโt tell such things to people from other packs.โโReally?โโI raised her with an iro
"I believe you confessed to me because you still donโt trust the women in your back," she said quietly. "You feel they will behave the same way as your former girlfriend. But you need to forgive yourself and move on. And you can still check out other packs if that is what you really want and pick a mate from there. Luke, you need to move on. Thereโs more to life than what has happened."Her words hung between us, heavy with meaning. I didnโt know what to say, but a part of me wanted to argue, to tell her it wasnโt that simple. But I didnโt. Instead, I just stared at her, trying to process what she was saying. She was being soโฆ open.Lyra gave a soft chuckle, as if reading my thoughts. "Iโm not asking you to forget your past, Luke. Itโs justโฆ donโt let it steal your future. Donโt let it steal what could be."I swallowed, feeling a lump in my throat. "And whatโs that supposed to mean? You want me to forget everything just like that?""No." She shook her head firmly. "Iโm saying donโt li
โGood. Now you need to call your nanny to carry Leo, so you will have time to dance with your man. You need to show off that slit more and show that b*tch that you are in charge.โI smiled but I agreed with her. I havenโt really shown my husband my beautiful outfit so I looked towards the nanny and motioned for her to come. She came and carried Leo while I continued chatting with Denise. Soon Damien rejoined us.โYou look lovely Denise,โ he complimented his sister.***Damienโs povWhile I greeted the guest I saw Luke and his warriors and I went to them and thanked them specially for all they have for my wife and I. I also thanked them for staying for the ceremony and wished them safe travels tomorrow.I clasped Luke by the shoulder and took him a little way out from his people.โI hear that you are my sisterโs mate.โ โYes, Damien. I just found out too and as you can imagine I am just as surprised.โโBut I hear you are already making plans.โ I looked dead in the eyes.He didnโt cower
Lyraโs povโSo I called you here to celebrate,โ my husband continued talking. โCelebrate with us, celebrate with my family, celebrate with our pack as the goddess has blessed us greatly. No matter the worries or challenges we may encounter in our country, we are not consumed. Rather, we have been winning and will keep winning. I urge you all to enjoy yourselves tonight, as there is a lot to eat and drink.โThe crowd erupted in joy and happiness as the cheers and clappings got louder. Iโm glad our people are happy to be here and are receiving this news with joy. I was a little apprehensive that many of them may wonder why we hid the news of my return and rather prepared a feast to reveal. But it seems I have nothing to worry about at all as they donโt mind at all. Damien raised his hands, and they quieted down.โYou will all agree with me that our goddess has been blessed, and it is evident in the good news we are celebrating today,โ he said, pointing at me and Leo.A ripple of agreeme
Damienโs povThe soft hum of classical music greeted me as I entered the grand hall, my polished shoes clicking against the marble floor. The lightning decorations above bathed the environment in a warm golden glow, casting delicate patterns on the grounds. Guests were scattered throughout, sipping on champagne and mingling in groups. Everyone was dressed to impress, as they always were at these events.I adjusted the hem of his tailored caftan with matching pants against my skin. I scanned the room, my sharp gaze catching familiar faces. The room buzzed with excitement and curiosityโmy invitation had been vague, after all. I had called it a โspecial celebrationโ without revealing the true purpose of the night. That, of course, was deliberate. Let them speculate.I looked around the venue. By this time the last of the guests were seated, the ceremonial grounds were packed. Rows upon rows of chairs stretched out before the grand dais, which was adorned with cascading white flowers and
โI hope they checked around the area for others. Anyway, Tobias knows his job.โโYes, he does. He said they checked thoroughly, and there was no other wolf around.โProbably stray rogues,โ Rowan chuckled. โNothing to worry about. Still, we have tight security.โMy lips twitched with a ghost of a smile at Rowanโs words. Rogues are already considered stray wolves as they have an allegiance or loyalty to any pack. So he calls these ones stray rogues, and it's just him having a run of words.โYou used the elite warriors we trained for security tonight, right?โ I asked for another confirmation from him. Iโm sure he will understand why I am asking for reassurance. This note might be nothing, or it might mean something huge.He nodded. โLike we planned. This place is highly secured.โโHowever, tell our warriors to be on alert, as we donโt want any surprises.โโSure, alpha,โ Rowan said and pointed at me. โNow you need to go and dress up. You will soon be called for your address.โI slapped hi
Sheโd said she was happy, and I believed her, but something about the timing felt off. Why now? Why did she seem so eager to leave the packhouse and follow him back to his territory? I shook my head. Maybe Iโm overthinking this.I shook off the thought, forcing my focus back to the task at hand. I didnโt have the luxury of distraction tonight.โAlpha Damien,โ a familiar voice called out, pulling me from my reverie. I turned to see Tobias, my Gamma, approaching with a grim expression. Tobias was tall and broad, with a sharp, no-nonsense demeanor that made him indispensable to me and this pack.โWhat is it?โ I asked, my voice low.โThereโs been... a situation,โ Tobias said, lowering his voice further. โOne of the scouts reported movement near the northern border. It might be a rogue.โMy jaw tightened, my instincts sharpening instantly. Rogues. They were a persistent problem, always testing the boundaries, looking for weak points to exploit. Normally, they wouldnโt dare approach on a n
โI want you to be happy, Denise. But I need to know you're not rushing into something because it feels right at the moment. Luke might be a good man, but remember, a mate bond isnโt just about feelings. Itโs about trust and understanding as you would be getting married soon.โโI know, I know,โ she replied, her voice slightly exasperated but still gentle. โIโm not a child anymore, Damien. I can make my own decisions.โI smirked, my protective instincts easing for a moment. โOf course, you're an adult now. But Iโll always be your brother, and Iโll always look out for you.โI paused, watching her for a moment. My heart softened as I realized just how much she had grown up in the past few years, though my protective instincts still ran deep. She is not the same young lady I sent to the human world to school.โAre you happy, though?โ I asked softly.She met my gaze and smiled. โYes. I am. I didnโt think it was possible to feel like this with anyone, but he makes me feel safe. I think thatโ
I left his hand as soon as we got close to the doors. I wouldnโt want them to see me with my hands in his for now. When we are properly introduced, then I can hold his hand all I want. Luke seemed to agree as he just smiled at me. The moment Luke pushed the doors open, the room erupted into cheers.โBeta Luke!โ one of the men shouted, his voice booming. Several others surged forward, clapping Luke on the back and shaking his hand. Their joy was palpable, and it warmed something deep inside me to see how much they respected him.โItโs good to see all of you,โ Luke said, his voice carrying over the noise. He raised a hand to quiet them, and the room fell silent almost instantly. โI know thereโs been a lot of confusion, but I want to assure you that everything is resolved. What happened was a misunderstanding, and itโs been handled.โThe men exchanged glances, nodding in approval.โWhat about back home, Beta?โ one of them asked. โIs everything secure there?โLuke smiled faintly. โIโve he
โBut I can assure them of his release, too. I can even take one of them back to the dungeon to prove it to them if thatโs what it takes.โโI still think it's a bad idea, Lyra. The guests have started arriving,โ he said, releasing my arm. Then he nodded towards the crowd outside. โI saw your fatherโs assistant as I was coming in just now.โโOh. We wouldnโt want him seeing me now and trying something so soon.โโExactly,โ Rowan said, nodding his head as we were all on board with the plan.I sighed. โI think you are right. Find Luke and tell him his men need him.โโSure, Luna,โ he said, smiling.I decided to head inside my room, our room and start getting ready for the event. As Rowan said, the guests have started arriving, and the event will start soon. I need to dress up and also make sure that Leo is ready.I turned back and headed upstairs. I wonder what sort of clothing I should put on. I need something that would pass a message without being shouting or showy, something that would
I loved having him big and hot inside of my sopping wet hole. I love the feeling. I wanted to cum already, and I started to ride him faster and harder. I moaned his name out loud as I pointed towards my climax. His hands squeezed my nipples hard to bring me even more pleasure before sliding downwards to hold my hips.Damien started thrusting his hips up to meet me midway to bury his cock even deeper inside with each thrust. He was thrusting so fast and hard compared to my own previous thrusting rhythm. It felt so hot.โDoes it feel good? Youโre squeezing me so tightly down there,โ Damien whispered in my ear while pounding his heat into me harder. I hope he is not trying to get into a rut. Iโm not sure I want another pup just yet.โYes,โ I answered in a whisper. I wasnโt sure he heard me, so I nodded in response and hugged his neck as I bounced up and down on his cock. I moaned and kissed him hard, grinding my tongue against his as I ground my hips and pussy wall against his cock. My