He wasn't surprised at the fast healing, or even at the supreme strength in his body today, knowing that it is all because of his intimacy with her. His mate.Even without the mating rituals binding them together as one forever, his body and soul know that she is the one.But, he felt guilty about the bruises he'd seen on her own body in the light of the day. He'd been too rough with her. Rough, and insatiable.He never got enough of her, no matter how much he'd tried. No matter how much he'd taken, his hunger for her only grew. He'd wanted her badly. Even now, he still wanted her.The mountain lion bared its teeth inside him, letting out another angry growl. That part of him did not partake in the sexual intimacy, Wolfaraine knows he has to do something to calm the cougar's turbulent anger and rage, so it doesn't start affecting him physically.A knock came at the door, interrupting his thoughts."Come in."He heard the door open and close. The scent of the leopard alpha filled the
"Oh, I'm the Alpha King's packmate, I'm a werewolf. My family has worked for the royal family for centuries.""Really? So, you've known him since he was a child?" She asked curiously."Since he was a young lad, yes." She agreed, "He is a great leader to us all. He really did surpass every other leader our land has ever had. Who would have thought that he'll be so magnificent? After everything he'd been through we were all so scared that he'll lose his sanity like his sis—" she cut off suddenly and bit her lips sadly when she realized she'd said too much.Ismena knew what the older woman was going to say. It reminded her of everything he'd poured out to her the night before as she dressed his wounds. The thought of Nalaila saddened her greatly.For a few seconds, sadness welled in the air between them. Then, Mirian brightened again, "I know you crave to use the bathroom, come on before your water gets cold."Ismena's cheeks reddened. Holy sanitary pad, how was she going to inform this
Ismena arrived home to see a restless Eline wringing her hands together so nervously while pacing the sitting room. Immediately, she opened the door and walked through, the Cougar sentinel was already hurrying towards her."Ismena, I was worried sick about you! Especially when the morning blended into noon, and now it's early evening. Where have you been and what have you been doing!? You got me so worried!" The woman cried, checking her out frantically as if she were looking for a physical wound."I'm fine, I'm fine. You do sound so worried." Ismena admitted as she walked gingerly to the nearest cushion and lowered herself gently to it. "You were there the night before when he took me away. You shouldn't be so worried.""I wouldn't be if I saw you earlier in the day. Not that I expected the Alpha King to kill his own mate no matter how much he hates your kind, but I couldn't get it out of my mind how angry he was when he took you away."Ismena couldn't fault her friend because she re
UNKNOWN LABORATORY IN AMERICADr. Beloca was still waiting to hear from Simon and his team whom he sent to go and bring The Successful and her child to him. He hasn't gotten any more calls from Simon but he was waiting.Staring at the pearls of the diamond ring in front of him, he wondered if he should have given the ring to Simon to aid him in finding The Successful faster. In the hands of the Wolf Hunters and the scientists, the ring glows whenever a changeling is near which helps them to locate that changeling and attack. The ring is that powerful in their hands, which is why they have wanted it for decades since the first time they got to know about it. It also glows whenever anyone who has had a special connection with the changelings is near, like any sexual partner they've been with here in the states. So, they can question that person until she gives off the location of that changeling.It has been eighteen years but surely the ring will glow when it's within the vicinity of
Wolfaraine got back from the council meeting in the evening, with Degar walking beside him. He didn't go straight to his bedroom, instead, he stopped by Alphose's bedroom.The Cougar Alpha was awake and sitting on his bed. A smile crossed his features as he saw the Alpha King walk into the bedroom. "Alpha King..." He bowed his head in greeting. Then, he acknowledged the Leopard Alpha with a wave of his bandaged arm."What are you doing up, Alphose? You should be getting some rest so that your recovery will be swift and without delay." The Alpha King has underlying concern visible behind the cool expression he was wearing. That, and exhaustion."I have been resting all day. I just had dinner now." Alphose looked down at himself, "I think I'm recovering as fast as I can.""All thanks to Eline. You have a good friend there, Cougar Alpha.""I know, right?" Alphose grinned, "I am most grateful to her. Although she was looking quite worried this morning. I think she believes that she has d
"I have no idea where that place is, Dr. Beloca. Does this...Facility has any business with NAALC? What is it that cannot wait until work hours?" Better to play dumb, Cronus thought."We have no business with NAALC but I believe we have a business with you. A business that is of interest to the both of us and will benefit us both, greatly."No way. He barely got out of his involvement with them almost twenty years ago, it was a narrow escape. He is NOT getting involved again."I have no idea what this business is about, Doc. Now, if you will excuse me..." He proceeded to pull the cell phone away from his ear."Dr. Angor told me all about you. How you helped us capture Number 6.""Well, you were not able to keep him, were you?" He snarled, "Instead, he escaped, killed all of you, and burned your biggest laboratory to the ground.""His escape was a...mistake that was unforeseen. This time around we prepared a more soothing cage for him made with rhodium and morgan silver. He will not be
Ismena came out of the bathroom feeling refreshed. It's her first-day learning how to fight from Eline and she'll have to admit that it's completely different from the self-defense classes she took."I'll turn into a monkey at this rate." She'd blurted out to Eline when the cougar woman seemed hell-bent on teaching her how to climb tall trees.According to Eline, it's the first defense she as a human should learn when faced with an unexpected attack from Wild Ones. Now, her arms hurt but she was excited. She'd learned.She heard the sitting room door open and heard Eline's almost inaudible footsteps as she walked in. "I thought you already went to the border?" She'd told her that she has a duty post there today. "I forgot my babies" Eline called out. Followed by the stroking sound of daggers in the air.Ismena rolled her eyes and proceeded to put on lotion on her body. "Don't forget to drink the potion I dropped on top of your table. It'll help your arm!" Eline called out again bef
An hour later, they were on their way back from the evening walk when he swiveled his head to the side and announced, "I am going to your world."The words, so unexpected, took Ismena aback. "You are? When? ""Tonight. The jet is ready. " He walked steadily beside her. "I have an important business to take care of."Ismena's spirit, which had remained lifted all evening, suddenly fell. Her smile dimmed. "Oh... Okay."I do not know how long the business will take to be finalized, but I do not have the intention of staying there for a long time. I have to be back before Nalaila finds out that I am not in Naturiah. " A sad look crossed his features."How does she know?" She asked, baffled. Ismena knows that Nalaila has been trapped in wolf-form for eighteen years now."She feels it. She is my sister after all. " He started as if it answered all. Maybe it does.Ismena was doing her best to contain her own sadness. He's going away with no definite time of return."Can I come with?" She blu