Kirsch's POV
[Taran?] I glanced at Willa and hesitated before I tried to mind link him cautiously. Willa jerked up her head and stared at me with anticipation all of a sudden.
Taran rejected it.
Willa collapsed on my shoulder again, even more upset. Seeing her feeling low physically hurt me. I sniffed the air carefully, though faint, the smell was real.
But why didn't Taran show up if he was nearby?
[Willa, you would be okay to stay here alone for a while, right? I can go fetch some cloth before I come for you.] I found an excuse, trying to act as normal as possible.
[Yeah, of course. You don't have to come and pick me up though, I'll get back later myself.] Willa sat straight, and the soft and warm touch of her body left me. I missed it, but I had to let her go.
[I WILL come back, wait for me.] I left after I got a mild nod from Willa before I cut the mindlink with her.
[Taran! Where are you?] I asked as I followed the faint s
Taran's POVKnowing about the truth, or, remembering the truth of five years ago was heavy, but it only reminded me how precious my life was now.My life used to be simple -- I knew I had a curse, and I was surviving only to wait for my death. Now it was full of mystery that I couldn't explain, but at the same time, I was living a life, with my brother and my mate...Assuming she was mine.Though I didn't want to consider the possibility of Scarlett's story, it took a toll on me. I couldn't help but wonder whether I was stealing Willa from her true mate.I came back because I was sure of one thing--I would never hurt Willa again -- Cerberus would never hurt Willa again."Did you miss me?" I managed a smile even though I was feeling a bit heavy when I approached Willa, but the bright grin lit on her face when she looked up and saw me cast away all the dark clouds in my heart--"Where did you go?!" Willa jumped into my arms, bur
Willa's POVI tricked Al.I got really nervous this time when Al left without a word. It was evil, but I didn't think he would agree to it if I had told him I left a Mark spell on him.Granny gave me one behind my ear, too.Mark spell is a location mark, one that could be traced with its corresponding Trace spell. Letters could repeat in Runes, but never the design. I had a Runes of the letter "W" behind my ear. Granny gave it to me. It was in the shape of an asymmetric butterfly.The letter I gave Al was "T". I liked his name, especially when I found out that his name meant thunder. I loved watching thunderstorms hiding indoors. The design I did was like a bass clef. I liked it the first time I ever saw a music score.I didn't play myself, just find it beautiful.Now that with a Trace spell, I could trace my special design on Al if he ever disappear again without telling me!"What's the secret behind the tattoo you gave me, hm
Willa's POVHis words were intrusive and demanding, but while I blushed, I also felt the urge to obey him.My face turned boiling hot at his order.I pulled him on his neck so I can hide my face in his chest before I parted my legs, only to realize how embarrassing that position can be when I barely moved a few inches."Relax, little one. I won't take you just yet. It would only be comfortable." Al muttered by my ear as his hand started moving down my body, brushing against my stomach before his warmth reached my core.I could barely hear or comprehend his words when all I could hear was my own heartbeat thumping fast in my chest. Excitement and anticipation were burning in my abdomen and I wanted his warmth to reach lower and deeper when he only mould me over my panties.I fought against the instinct to escape his touch.He ran his fingers over my clit before his fingertips stopped and pressed on my entrance hard. I arched my back tr
Willa's POV"I didn't!" Al explained instantly in haste, "He chose to go into deep sleep this time!""Why would he do that?! What did you say to him! You are supposed to protect him, not bully him!" I couldn't control my anger. I knew how horrible it was to be in deep sleep. Al had told me. Though I knew Al and Cerberus were one, I couldn't help but feel like I had to lean on Cerberus's side when he wasn't sane enough to protect himself."I'm sorry!" Al apologized with a surprised chuckle, "It's not like that, please hear me out!""I'd love to hear how you can justify it!""He was on the edge of breaking down when he remembered that he was the one who hurt you. The realization hurt him a lot and he could barely control himself--""So you scolded him and hurt his feelings?!""No! So he asked me to take control so we can return to you! He said only you can soothe his rage." Al said as fast as he could before he held his breath, waiting
Willa's POVI prepared a Soulstorm for Cerberus before Al woke him up, but we didn't even end up using it--"Mine!" Al's eyes flickered as he gave Cerberus a bit control. Al even made me put on my cloth again because he didn't want Cerberus to get "too excited"! I guess he only got a little bit more intimate with me today because this was the first time he was close to me when Cerberus was not around.For the first time, he had all the luxury to enjoy the moment without worrying about losing control."I missed you, silly wolf." I rose the Soulstorm in my hand but Cerberus already jumped on me and pressed me down on the bed. I giggled at his reckless moves but only for a second before he took my lips fiercely.His kiss was not as skilled as Al's, but with more raw desire and passion. That made me feel wanted. I responded by forcing my tongue into his mouth, fighting over territory. He was amused as he accepted the challenge, but Al seemed to have st
Willa's POVIt took me a long time to fall asleep after Al gave the "curfew order".I didn't remember how I fall asleep, but having Al's scent near helped a lot. When I woke up, Al was already gone. I turned and buried my face in his pillow, breathing in his smell. It calmed me.I didn't know how it would feel like when my wolf claims me a mate, but surely it wouldn't feel much different than the pull I felt toward Al, right? I doubt if any wolf's smell could calm me like his. No matter how doubtful Al was about Cerberus's claim, I knew he was just being silly."Willa?" Kirsch suddenly knocked on the door. I jerked my eyes open before I wrapped myself with the sheet--"Don't come in!" I panicked."I won't!" Kirsch answered quickly, "Just checking if you are up? Today is the pack run so I have to leave early.""Wait, wait! I'm coming right out!" I jumped out of bed before I put on clothes and opened the door. Kirsch was leaning against
Taran's POVThough the night was exciting, it wasn't fun to wait for Willa to fall asleep before I sneaked into the bathroom and deal with the fire she lit in me.I used to be a light sleeper until I started spending nights with Willa. Her smell was toxic to me, one that I got addicted to instantly. I finally could sleep sound after so many years now that I had Willa in my arms. With her here, usually I woke up only in the afternoon.But not today.I was woken up by a knock on the door.Willa was still sleeping sound so I sneaked out, not wanting to wake her up. Kirsch was not at home. That wasn't a surprise. Pack run could be a hustle.What was surprising was that, it was Scarlett who was at the door."Come on in, please." I opened the door for her, but she refused."Alpha, I need to talk to you, in private." Rarely, Scarlett bowed to me with a serious look. I glanced back at the second floor where Willa was sleeping before I
Taran's POV [Bold!] Cerberus growled in my mind, getting grumpy. [Let her finish. I need to know.] I knew Scarlett knew something about my curse, and I had to hear what she had to say. "I can't defeat you, and I can't take Willa away because she's in love with you. You are the only one who can make the right decision now." Scarlett sighed heavily. "Tell me everything." I suppressed Cerberus's protest, and her next words froze my blood-- "Willa's real mate is Alpha Kirsch." I wanted to ask how she knew about this, but my throat was shut dry as I tried to bring myself around it while Cerberus was basically losing it. "No." I turned to leave. My eyes lost focus as the headache worsened severely. I didn't know if I could make it anywhere, but I needed to get away from Scarlett who had just sentenced the end of my light. "I thought you care about Willa!" Scarlett shouted behind me. I turned and gripped the tree to stop mysel