But he didn't say anything. To her his silence confirmed her question, but at the same time, it stung. It stung hard. He's silent because you are his mate and he doesn't like it. That was why he never told you, and why he hasn't done anything about it in the six weeks you've been here. It's you and he hates the fact that it's you. There are all those slim, beautiful women out there, so why does it have to be you? You are his mate, he knows it, but he does not like it. Sandra sprang up from the chair, squeezing her eyes shut as to push those thoughts deep down where they belong. Her eyes watered, but she blinked hard again to force it away. There's no way in hades she's gonna cry. Not here, not in front of him. She started walking away, and he was right there in front of her. "Kassandra, please wait—" "Don't follow me, please, Alphose. I j-just..." Her voice cracked and she almost hated herself for it. You're not gonna cry here, dammit! She took a deep breath and tried again, "I ju
She let out a sigh of relief. But then, he lowered his tone further and whispered into her ears, "You smell so good. I want to lay you out on this table and have you for breakfast. Just the way I had you, last night. Maybe more..."He heard her breath hitch, her thighs squeezed his lap and his nostrils flared at the slightest scent of her wetness.A thud drew his attention away from her to the newcomer that just entered the dining room. Head Sentinel Rodarh's eyes went so wide that they were almost popping out of their sockets while looking at him."Mother goddess, I'm so sorry, Alpha King, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to intrude on your privacy, your housekeeper p-pointed me to this direction without i-i-informing me that you would—""It's alright, Head Sentinel. Did you bring the files I asked for?" Wolfaraine reassured him. The way the Elephant sentinel was rushing over his words and the look of utter horror on his face might make the older man pull an artery."The file?" It took h
Ismena led Wolfaraine out of the tower, towards the gates, her heart beating loudly in her chest that she could hear it like a beating drum in her ears. Her heart was in her throat, her hands cold and clammy.When they got to the gate, Wolfaraine turned towards her, his eyes regarding her carefully, "I can smell your fear, Ismena. While the predator in me is enjoying that scent, I am concerned. Is anything the matter?"Yes, I'm scared because I'm on a suicide mission! Once you leave, I will walk myself to the lion's den, hoping not to be devoured even though, there is a ninety-nine percent chance that I will be! Please, don't go! Your stay will save me from my crazy self, please don't go!Of course, she didn't say any of those things, instead, she plastered a smile on her face. "I'm just worried about you, that's all. You're chasing a psychopath who thinks it's okay to kill his own kind whenever and however he wants. It worries me that you are in harm's way."A smile ghosted his face
So, she turned back to the vegetables that needed her attention. It's best if she ignores him. Who knows? He might do her a favor and leave her alone.A pin drop could be heard in the heavy silence that followed.Then Alphose's voice filled the air, "All my life, I have always wanted a mate. I want to find the woman that was destined for me. I want to spend the rest of my life with her...I want to share my life with her and I wanted to share hers too.""The first few thoughts I had about you when I first met you was that you were easily the most attractive woman I have ever seen. So beautiful that I was entranced," A pause, "And then, for the first time in my life, the cougar took interest in a woman. That would mean that you are my lifemate. I was the happiest male in the entire world at that moment, the luckiest."Sandra turned and looked at him, tears in her eyes, but the shock was written all over her face.A sadness crossed his features then, "But then I walked closer to you and
Firstly, it all starts with a loud gasp of surprise. Then, whatever other reaction follows.That's what Ismena observed as she walked with the wolf beside her out of the tower. Okay, she didn't think well before doing this. Certainly didn't think about getting this kind of attention.Every living person in the tower came out to watch her and the white wolf as they passed—both servants and sentinels. The shock on their faces was unmistakable then for the servants, it was mostly followed by terror, but for the sentinels, it varies between concern and wariness.They got out of their way as they walked through, towards the gate. The sentinel in charge of the gate hesitated before throwing it open.Ismena walked out with her wolf companion, her palm sweaty from nerves, she wiped it again on her dress before looking around frantically for the route to take. She can certainly do with avoiding people right now, so, all this doesn't get out of hand. At the same time, she needed where people ar
A fierce battle wedged inside him to control and suppress the overwhelming sadness he'd drawn from the female. The mountain lion, the wolf, and the man were fighting it."Thank you so much," The gratitude on Tarden's face was visible for all to see. The male had tears in his eyes as he lifted his wife, cradling the sleepy woman in his arms, "Thank you so much, Alpha King.""You needn't thank me, Tarden. It's not as if I took her pain with me forever. The sorrow of her loss will always be with her, I just took the edge from her.""A very big portion of it." The male insisted, "Please, don't undermine what you just did for us, Alpha King, because we all know the magnitude of your sacrifice. I am most grateful for it."The male sniffled, "I was starting to get scared that my poor mate would never recover from this heavy loss of ours. She barely eats or sleeps, every night she soaks our pillow with her tears, I was starting to be scared that I might lose her too. It would be the end of ou
Ismena was in her happiest mood tonight. For her, it wasn't exactly a mystery how she went from being scared of her companion, to being completely relaxed and trusting, enough to play in such close proximity with the white wolf.She'd been scared of this forest and it turns out that her fear was apparently justified. The forest swarm with Wild Ones.Barely a few minutes after they'd entered, they'd been attacked by two. Ismena was very sure that she was going to die.Her clarity was instantly replaced by shock when the white wolf glided in front of her, shielding her with its body before it attacked the wild ones. Nalaila might be broken, but she was a strong survivor in every sense of the word.Indeed, this wolf is a sister to the strongest male she has ever seen in her entire life.Every fear in her had bled out of her in that moment, seeing that this wolf is truly not feral, contrary to what most people might think. This wolf does NOT see her as a threat. This wolf does NOT see her
"We apologize for that." Alpha Zane said aloud.Wolfaraine barely paid them any attention because it was all focused on his mate and his sister. His wild sister who'd refused adamantly, repeatedly, to leave her room.Emotions clouded his throat. No matter how hard he blinked, he could not stop his eyes from watering."Alright, that's enough for tonight. I think it's time we all leave." Alphose addressed the alphas. "Well, it's obvious we can't go back to the Rat Clan. I'm almost home already." Adanel muttered."Ours is far but way closer than the Rat's Clan." Rodarh said, and Onaries seconded with a nod."So, I think it's better we all just go back to our various homes, since we already came out this far." Alpha Morose agreed.Alpha Asissy stepped forward, "It's not all the time we get together like this. What do you say we all go running and hunting before we all separate?""That's a great idea," Rodarh nodded his head, followed by the rest of them.With that, all the Alpha took on