Elen's free hand snuggled around Beatrice's waist and pulled her closer as they stepped into Eclipse Nightclub. He wanted to display their bond to the world, yet her body language was stiff and uncomfortable. He'd noticed that in private, she welcomed physical closeness, but in public, she visibly withdrew. Elen refused to think about it because it would ruin his mood. Jennifer, Sean, and the rest of the group flanked them, and Beatrice appeared to have struck up a conversation with Rachel, one of Jennifer's friends. Elen left her alone for a while and mingled with Sean instead."Come on, guys," Sean urged, his voice brimming with excitement. "VIP is so dull. Let's head downstairs where the air is thick with the scent of smoke and sweat, where the energy vibrates through every fiber of our being.”Everyone except Elen and Jennifer agreed, and because the majority carried the vote, the bouncer led them, and they descended into the pulsating darkness. The girls ordered vodka cranberry,
Ivan reluctantly dragged his feet along to the dining table to have dinner with his family. He was experiencing intense moodiness and didn't even want to be around anyone. The opposing emotions in his heart were the reason behind this. As much as he was happy that the moon goddess had blessed him with a mate, despite the fact that this mate of his didn't even like being a Lycan, there was a bigger problem.He was trapped in an engagement with his betrothed, Emily, an innocent woman who loved him with a ferocity that was terrifying. Surrounded by his father, mother, and sister, his mind was a thousand away, consumed by fear and uncertainty. His conscience was beating him; it was heavy with the truth he was hiding from everyone.Maya was a stranger, but she had awakened his heart and complicated it at the same time. He couldn't stop the yearning to strengthen his relationship with her and had a desire to just be with her. But how could that happen when his wedding preparations had alread
Maya was unsure about whether to commit to this course of action. She stood in front of the priestess's altar, with the candlelights bouncing on the walls. The tenseness in her stomach refused to let go. The room was extremely small, and she felt like she was choking. At the center of the room was the altar, a wooden table covered with a velvety cloth, and on top of it were herbs and spices.The pack priestess sat on a stool, staring at Maya with half-closed lids and an all-too-knowing smirk. Maya refused to look; instead, she kept her gaze fixed on the charts containing the depictions of the moon used to represent life and death cycles."Here you go," the priestess handed her a bowl containing a liquid substance. "Today, we're going to honor the spirits and ask them to show us guidance. You will be passing through four elements, and I will be here as your guardian."Maya nodded, even though her thoughts were screaming at her to end this madness. But she refused; she had made up her m
Elen walked into the seafood restaurant with a visual sweep of his gaze, searching for Beatrice. His heart didn't race with excitement anymore, and he wasn't so keen on this lunch. He was even surprised when Beatrice suggested it out of the blue and knew she was making an effort to make things work.She looked very beautiful, and the sun caught her hair. Elen approached her, and when she saw him coming, she got to her feet and surprisingly planted a kiss on his cheek.Elen complimented her outfit, and a blush appeared along her cheekbones. They settled for lobster, mussels, and shrimps accompanied by a side of garlic butter. Elen watched her eat like a delightful little girl. She reached for a morsel, and her fingers brushed against Elen's as they both reached for the same shell.His heart fluttered, and he couldn't deny that he was attracted to her, and her presence flooded him with warmth. But he needed to be honest with himself. Beatrice would never truly accept him; she couldn't ev
Elen was asleep when Jennifer slipped out of his arms and crept out of his bed. He was still semi-hard and although Jennifer felt well pleasured and enjoyed making love with the man she'd always craved to be loved by, she wasn’t prepared for this moment.She took a few moments to marvel at the fact that this had happened without any prior warning. She was scared that this would change the trajectory of her friendship with Elen and she knew that it was going to cause a lot more heartache than it already had. But then again, maybe not. Maybe she was overreacting. Maybe Elen would still come around and realize how much she cared about him. Maybe they could work things out. After all, he couldn’t keep pretending that he didn't feel something for her.He didn't even try to put up a barrier while making love to him. But she couldn't think past the girl he liked, his sister's best friend. Every time he mentioned Beatrice's name, her heart dropped and broke apart into pieces inside of her ch
Jennifer was mute with a blank face as Elen walked into the room. The only sound in the penthouse apartment was the beep of the heating unit.Elen felt his heartbeat becoming heavy and sluggish and he tried hard to read Jennifer's body language. She'd been his friend for years after all. Well, not until he fucked her.The silence stretched for a full minute and the girl still didn’t say anything, even when Elen put his hand over hers and gave it a little squeeze. He shoved his hands deep into his pockets when Jennifer's eyes darted around the room like she was suffering from post-nut clarity. Elen didn't regret having sex with her, but if he'd known that sex would lead them to this point of him wanting to make amends, then he wouldn't have done it at all. This had fucked their friendship up and he had no idea how to fix the mess. The discomfort became mutual when Jennifer sized him up, waiting for him to make a mistake or say any inappropriate word. "This ... .was awkward,” she fi
Ashanti stood at the arrival gate, her eyes eagerly scanning the crowd of tired travelers emerging from the seven-hour flight. Her heart skipped with excitement when she spotted her husband - his tall, broad frame making its way towards her, a tired but warm smile spreading across his face.She ran towards him, arms outstretched, and a huge smile on her face. Chadwick's eyes shone with love as she leaped into his embrace, wrapping her arms around his waist, her hands clasping tightly behind his back, her face buried in his chest.“What are you doing?” Ashanti shrieked when Chadwick lifted her off the ground, spinning her around in a circle, his lips meeting hers in a passionate kiss. Ashanti believed that the absence had made her yearn for her husband and she couldn't wait for them to be alone. She didn't care who was watching and how awkward it was for a not-so-young couple to display their affection in public. “You look so worn out, Darling,” she said, noticing the fatigue lines on
Maya's pencil softly scratched on her paper as she sat cross-legged on the rocky cave floor with a sketchbook open in front of her. Ivan was her model. He leaned against the wall with a raging beast of need in his eyes. Maya felt an intense sexual craving and wanted nothing other than to fuck the horny and lustful feelings out of her system. She could not help it though - all she had to do was look at him.Ivan was intoxicating. He was excited. Maya found herself wanting more than anything to be held. Her body grew hot as she shivered from pleasure. She still couldn't believe how attached she had become to this mysterious Lycan. Everything about him turned her on and she was afraid to admit that she had won her over and she might be madly in love with him.“You need to close your mouth before a fly perches there,” he said, amused and taking a drag of his cigarette. They found out they had one thing in common: smoking whenever they needed to unwind or when agitated. Maya was glad t
Vespa's POVEvery detail about my wedding day brought joyful tears to my eyes. The tears were silent but uncontainable. I didn't mind that I was ruining my makeup in the process. On a beautiful summer afternoon, the biggest event of my life was about to take place. I felt like a fairytale princess and Kai made sure every detail I asked for in my dress and the decor was fulfilled. An archway adorned with roses and peonies, a velvet aisle runner that led me to my happily ever after. My fucking mermaid gown and a tiara, and oh, my groom who truly made my heart sing. This day was the start of our forever. Weak-kneed with excitement, I stood outside the majestic Moon Goddess Temple, a white, three-storey building with white marble pillars. My brother, Luke, waited for me with a warm smile, ready to walk me down the aisle.“You’re a gorgeous bride, sister. And it's not just your looks but the energy surrounding you. I’m glad you found happiness.”With a playful wink, his blue eyes twinkl
The taxi drove away from George's family mansion and I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. I was finally free from their judgmental eyes and condescending smiles. I felt a bottomless peace and satisfaction wash over me, relieved to be out of George's claws. I'd thought he was different, but it turned out he was just like the rest of them.Fucking manipulative bastard. After paying the taxi driver, I stood outside Grandma Zora's house and let out a swoosh of air. I was hesitant to go inside, wondering if I should tell Grandma Zora and Ziah everything that had gone down with George. But I knew that if I did, Ziah would likely go mental and attack George. He had a temper, and I didn't want to make things worse. I stood there for a few moments, weighing my options. Part of me wanted to spill everything, to let someone know the truth about George's family and their cruel words. But another part of me wanted to keep it inside. I decided to keep quiet and headed inside.My gaze landed o
Dear readers,I want to start by expressing my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who has read my book "Claimed by the Triplet Alphas" and followed me to my new series "Lycan Princess Disguise". Your support means the world to me!However, I must humbly beg you to please continue reading "Lycan Princess Disguise". The truth is, if I don't get enough readers, I won't be able to receive payment for my work. I understand that there are many great books out there, but I promise that this series will be worth your time.I also want to assure you that I haven't forgotten about Camilla's story in "Claimed by the Triplet Alphas". Many of you have been asking for updates, and I promise to complete part 2 of the book. Your enthusiasm and encouragement drive me to keep writing!Thank you again for your unwavering support. Your kind words, reviews, and messages mean everything to me. I'm honored to have such a dedicated readership, and I promise to keep working hard to bring you the
GeorgeBefore I hit Camilla, my heart was bristling with rage, and I wanted to let it out, but after I did, I felt so stupid. My hands fell to my side, and I felt so heavy with regret.She stood there, her hands on her cheek, horrified like a child who had just witnessed something horrible. She blinked slowly and couldn't believe what had just happened.I trembled and slammed my fist on the couch. She took a step back, thinking I was going to hit her.“What the fuck?” Her voice cracked. It was a low tone of disbelief. “You hit me!?”“Camilla, I—”She turned away from me, and I felt a pang of guilt. What the fuck have I done?I had tried to control myself but couldn't. I was consumed by a jealous rage, and I blamed her for it. She went to fuck Ziah. I could bet on that with my last cent.I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. But the damage was already done. Camilla was quiet, her back still turned to me.She was leaving when I rushed to hold her back and wrapped my arms aro
GeorgeBefore I hit Camilla, my heart was bristling with rage, and I wanted to let it out, but after I did, I felt so stupid. My hands fell to my side, and I felt so heavy with regret.She stood there, her hands on her cheek, horrified like a child who had just witnessed something horrible. She blinked slowly and couldn't believe what had just happened.I trembled and slammed my fist on the couch. She took a step back, thinking I was going to hit her.“What the fuck?” Her voice cracked. It was a low tone of disbelief. “You hit me!?”“Camilla, I—”She turned away from me, and I felt a pang of guilt. What the fuck have I done?I had tried to control myself but couldn't. I was consumed by a jealous rage, and I blamed her for it. She went to fuck Ziah. I could bet on that with my last cent.I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. But the damage was already done. Camilla was quiet, her back still turned to me.She was leaving when I rushed to hold her back and wrapped my arms aro
CamillaI tried and failed to restrain my smile when I overheard Lisa fuming at Paul.She was saying that I didn't deserve to release a single so early in my career and that no one ever got such luck.Lisa was a jealous sadist, and at the same time, she wasn't wrong. I was too lucky to have found Paul, who cherished my musical talent and gave me a chance.I covered my face with my bag and warmth spread through my body, satisfied that Lisa couldn't stop Paul from helping me. I didn't understand why she was so bitter and consumed by jealousy.It was ironic that she felt envious of my success when she had her own unique voice and sang better than me. I counted my good fortune and intended to milk my success for as long as possible, and Lisa would need to get ready for more.Oops. She shot me a 'you'll pay for this' look. My heartbeat quickened as she turned on her heel and walked away.“Whoa, that was some glare,” I said to Paul, who was smiling and opening his bottle of water."What ex
CamillaHours turned into a day, and I was super uncomfortable and uneasy in George's house. Fortunately, he didn't ask for a blowjob or sex, and I was glad he wasn't entirely stupid. He worked from home and sat behind his desk all day, and his mom had gone to a convention, which suited me fine. After spending the day by myself, George came downstairs in the evening when I was watching TV. I became uncomfortable and sat up, eyeing him warily.“Baby, let's go shopping. I want to spoil you with the finer things in life. He walked over, put his arm around my shoulders, and hugged me tight. His lips were on mine, and before I could get out an objection, his fingers were stroking my hair.He kept kissing my neck, and I fought the urge to gag. He stopped and looked at me expectantly.“You should be resting. Don't worry about me,” I said, looking down at my hands fidgeting on my lap. “And I think I should go home now. I'm not comfortable staying here anymore."“I insist,” he said and leane
"She's with her boyfriend, the doctor."Vespa's tongue went limp, and when I gave her a summarized version of all that has been going on with Camilla and George, her eyes doubled in size."He sounds very manipulative. I don't think Camilla should be with him if she doesn't want to. The fact that she rejected his proposal is enough warning.""Grandma said if she leaves him, he'll kill himself. Camilla must be feeling guilty and feels that it's her obligation to take care of him.""That can never be me," Vespa said under her breath, and I nudged her playfully.When Kai called for a meeting, I knew he was about to enact some stupid rule that would only favor himself. I stared at him blandly and watched as Grandma Zora sat in her favorite chair."This had better be quick. I have a show to attend," Zeke said. "Fine," Kai said, rising. "As you all know, Vespa's coronation is near. She has decided to reject two people, and we know who they are." His voice was commanding and final and he gl
ZiahThe silence in the house was deafening, it felt like a heavy emptiness that echoed through every room. My heart felt just as hollow, like something was missing, but I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was. It was like I was searching for something, but I didn't know what I was looking for, or maybe I just didn't want to admit it to myself.I was stuck in a funk, waiting for Vespa's return after five long days away with Kai. But instead of excitement, my mind was consumed by thoughts of Camilla.Camilla…Even the mere mention of her name turned me on. I couldn't shake her off, no matter how hard I tried. I let out a frustrated sigh and gazed out the window, watching the trees sway in the breeze. It was like my heart had a mind of its own, stubbornly fixated on someone who wasn't even meant to be mine. I wondered if Camilla had cast some sort of spell on me - how else could I explain this crazy, all-consuming attraction? It defied all logic, especially since I already had