Chapter twenty twoAlpha Marcus P.O.VThe chat with Vanessa’s dad had not yielded the results that I had hoped for. He managed to talk and provided us with some information. The good thing was that while I was in the room I had come up with an even better plan. I was going to have a chat with Alpha Ace , hopefully he was loyal to the bond he claimed they had. I had sent Dwayne over to fetch him and Nick, I could hear as their footsteps grew louder.“Alpha Ace, beta Nick, welcome to my main office.” I said as they searched with their eyes the office.“Where’s Vanessa, what have you done to her?” Ace blurted out fuming with rage.“Relax Alpha Ace, no need to put on a show, as you can see she’s not here. Can I offer you some drinks,I know you’re probably thirsty.” I suggested. Beta Nick was quite calm and stealth and I figured he was following Ace’s lead.“I will have my drink when you let us go, now let us go ….”Ace continued to chirp.“Fine, I’ll let you know why I’ve brought you here
Chapter twenty threeVanessa’s P.O.VI had come to learn that every person had flaws regardless of how perfect they seemed. Alpha Marcus had been the face of my nightmares and now there was a possibility he was my secret guardian. I remember the first time I laid my eyes on him and my body drooled for him and his touch. He always knew his way around me and made me want him with his Alpha pheromones making a strong heat to surge within me. Sometimes I even yearned for his touch again but I would never let him know that. Though he was cold and ruthless , while I was his slave he treated me well compared to Ella and Dwayne who found great joy by inflicting pain on me. But I was not ready to forgive him now, the wounds were still to fresh. What the fuck did he want to say to me.“Vanessa, you look nice.” Alpha Marcus said as he made an advance towards me.“Is that why you wanted to see me?” I asked him avoiding his advances. “I must say, you seem different, even your aura.” Alpha Marcus
Nick’s P.O.V Alpha Ace was the Alpha of our pack and my loyalty lies with him, but he was not loyal to the pack. I knew he was close to the lycan king but I did not know he was a spy, how could he betray our own kind.“So what do you have to say? You owe me an explanation at least.” I confronted him.“The lycan king and I had an arrangement, he gave me no choice.” He responded. “And you thought it best to hide that from me?’ I asked.”We all make mistakes, I just hope Vanessa can be able to see past my mistakes.” He responded. Alpha Ace was a typical Alpha breed and all he cared about was his fucking reputation , and now he was about to lose it.“What if our pack learns about this, Vanessa seems to be quite at home here.” I inquired.“She is mine, she is mine , she is my fated mate, she is my true luna.” Alpha Ace growled. I understood his worries and frustrations currently, he faced a threat of losing everything he’s been working for all his life. “ I don’t think am the one you shou
Ella’s P.O.VWhat was so special about a plain white werewolf, it was just the coloration of the furs. Every Alpha was obsessed with the white wolf; the true Luna and apparently Vanessa was the true Luna, that bitch slave. I’d got rid of her once but now I’ll get rid of her for once and for all, she was not going to take my Alpha Marcus, he was mine. Alpha Marcus had warned me about my schemes of messing with her but I was going to be clinical this time, I’d leave no evidence around. Alpha Marcus was going to br the Alpha king eventually and I’d be the Alpha queen.Since Vanessa had reappeared in the picture, Dwayne was overjoyed with her presence since he knew I’d hate every fucking moment she was here. After Vanessa had disappeared I’d cut ties with Dwayne and stopped messing around with him, he had nothing to lose and I had everything to lose. He’d not taken the rejection easily but eventually he came around it, ever since he’s been acting as a big jerk. I can slowly feel me and A
Chapter twenty sixVanessa’s P.O.VThe alarm went off signaling it was time to wake up, but I was still sleepy. I was no longer the slave girl and I could extend my sleep for a little bit longer.“Luna Vanessa, you’re late. The alpha has requested for your presence.” The guard shouted through the door as he knocked loudly. I turned as I looked at the alarm clock, shit, I was late by two hours. “Stop knocking, damn, I’m up.” I shouted at the annoying guard. “I’ll be down in thirty minutes, I need to prepare myself.” I ordered him. Damn, I was starting to enjoy my new position in the pack. I headed for the shower and the cold bath left me wide awake and quickly dressed and headed downstairs .“Vanessa, you must have been quite tired.”Alpha Marcus suggested as everyone stared at me.“Good morning to you too alpha.”I replied ignoring his comments. “ Beta Dwayne , Ella.” I acknowledged their presence. “It’s Luna Ella, Vanessa.” Ella said .“Sorry maam… I mean luna Ella.” I accepted the c
Vanessa’s P.O.VThe mating ceremonyI woke up filled with anxiety and excitement, I’d never been this well rested. If only my mother was here to talk me through it, but I still felt her presence telling me to be strong. After I’d taken a shower, I went to the packhouse dinner to have breakfast.“Hey, Vanessa you should thank us for preparing you for Alpha Marcus. If you think we’re monsters then he’s a fucking beast.” My step brother commented and the people in his table burst out into laughter.“Am just happy that am leaving this place, I’ll never come back.” I snapped back at him. “What did you just say to me?” He asked enraged as he stood up and advanced toward me. “You heard me.” I replied. I was expecting him to hit me like he usually did but his older brother stopped him before he struck me, “Father said we should not lay a hand on her, she’s the Alpha’s gift.” He suggested .Time went by fast and it was evening. As I stared at myself in the mirror, I thought I was really beauti
Vanessa's P.O.V As the flashes of my first panic attack trickled down my memory, I could not help but feel pain shiver through my back. As I steadily opened my eyes, Alpha Marcus gaze was all I met. I was a bit ashamed that I'd let fear overpower me again, and to consider how strong of a tough persona I had put out. "Vanessa, are you okay. You had me shook for a moment there." Alpha Marcus broke the silence. "Pass the glass of water." I responded weakly. He handed me the water but I was not really thirsty, I took a sip and I felt like I had regained my composure. "Am okay, everything was just happening so fast." I suggested. "No, it's not your fault. I put a lot of pressure on you, I'll just find another way to handle Alpha Ace." Alpha Marcus responded as he wore a reassuring look. I knew that Alpha Marcus was not really a true believer in my abilities and still perceived me as a weakling. " I'll carry on with the plan, this was just a minor hiccup." I said confidently. " Are y
Vanessa's P.O.VI whipped around a bend, and the Auto Body appeared down the road. The parking lot out front was empty, but there was a black truck in the left-hand bay that looked quite familiar. My stomach twisted, and bile rose in my throat. What the hell was he doing here?. A light breeze carried his forest-scented cologne, and heat rushed to my lower belly. His pupils dilated as his dark eyes penetratedmine.Oh, God.I was a sweaty mess, and my blouse stuck to my body in awkwardplaces.Alpha Marcus, on the other hand, was just as gorgeous as always. His deep brown eyes traced over my body, and his lips quirked into a smile. Desperate to rekindle my dignity, I snapped, “What the hell are you doing here?”“Oil change. What are you doing here,Vanessa. Not planning to leave town, I hope?”I sure the hell am.Something about him made the hair on my neck stand on end, though I Couldn't quite put a finger on it. Power. Presence. An undercurrent ofdanger. dragged my gaze from his. “Since
The other lycans began to pay attention, calling out to her. She coated fur in ice, and slid frozen weapons in the direction of any lycan in human form who could wield one. The high body temperature of the lycans meant they quickly burned through their frosty axes and swords. Vanessa was working overtime. She began to feel drained and depleted. Her arms were heavy and her body began to feel cold within. Nick ’s wolf watched her intently. She couldn’t tell what he was thinking. He darted away and into the entrance of the complex, and just as Vanessa was beginning to think she had used up her powers completely, a wave of warmth and energy surged through her. She turned to see Laurie, her blonde brow furrowed in deep concentration. She gave Vanessa a small smile and nod. Lance’s wolf circled Laurie protectively. He did not look one bit happy about this arrangement. Nick returned to Vanessa’s side, ready for another round of ice. She called upon her powers and this time they returned. T
“Aria!” Vanessa yelled. Where had they gone? Where had he taken her? Magic flooded her veins. Without another thought, she hurled a wave of ice toward the disgusting bald man. It hit him with such force that his body flew up and straight through one of the glass walls that made up the complex’s entryway. He hit the stone steps outside with an audible crash and did not move again. As Vanessa turned her gaze she caught sight of Nick . His eyes met with hers and she opened her mouth to speak. Before she could warn him, the air around them crackled. An army of Collectors appeared. A large group surrounded the outer lobby while a small group appeared within the lobby itself. Fear struck Vanessa so strongly she could barely think. The lycans reacted in an instant. Some chose to shift into their wolves, while others remained in human form and used the weapons they had in hand. Leah dove at the Collector nearest to Vanessa, shifting into her lean black wolf in midair. The man screeched as s
Vanessa felt so helpless up here. She understood their reasoning, but still wanted to do more. For now she would have to wait, pray, and hope everyone was safe down below. T he lycans worked efficiently. They had been able to assemble their teams and lock down the complex within half an hour. It was a reminder to Nick of why they trained so hard and how important it was to do so. After securing the inside perimeter, they went outdoors. The scene that met the lycan teams looked like something out of a horror film. The second Nick exited the complex his senses were assaulted by the smell of blood and decaying flesh. The victims were scattered all around the property. The first girl he saw was a small, young brunette. She had long dark hair and large blue eyes that stared up at him accusingly. Her body was so badly mangled that he couldn’t have guessed the original color of clothes she was currently wearing. Deep crimson covered her broken form. The lifeless woman lay at an unnatural an
“Don’t worry about Aria.” He spoke in a gentle tone. “We have plenty of time before we need to think about kids. Let’s just enjoy tonight and worry about all of that later.” His breath was coming out in frosty puffs now. “I can’t do it,” Vanessa said. “Can’t do what?” She finally turned from the window to look at him. “I can’t have kids with you. I can’t do it. I won’t do it.” Nick looked stunned. “Why are you saying this?” Tears streamed down Vanessa’s cheeks. “Do you think I want to have little monsters? To bring them into this world?” “Monsters?” echoed Nick , his jaw tensing. “Yes, monsters! What do you think would happen if we have kids?” Nick was quiet. His eyes burned into hers. “I didn’t realize having lycan children would be so unappealing to you.” Vanessa stared at him, his words catching her off guard. “I guess lycans are good enough to save you, train you, and fuck you. God forbid you have a lycan ‘monster’ child of your own.” There was so much venom in his tone
He gave her a mischievous smirk. “You’ll see.” Vanessa let out a small sound of protest. “First, you need to take a shower and get ready for dinner.” “Dinner?” she asked. He nodded. “Dinner, at Alpha Marcus ’s place.” Vanessa couldn’t hide her surprise. “In the penthouse? But why?” Instead of answering, Nick bent down to capture Vanessa’s lips in a deep kiss. She felt dizzy as he pulled away. “No more questions. I’ll pick you up at seven thirty,” he said as he dropped her off at her door. He bent to give Vanessa one last kiss. “You’re not coming in?” She frowned. “I’ve got to meet with Aria. She’s been bombarding me with party planning all day.” Vanessa laughed. “She can be very persistent.” “Yes she can be.” Nick rubbed his temples. “I’ll be back at seven thirty.” “See you then.” She watched him head down the hallway, his tall frame moving with long purposeful strides. Damn he looked good from behind, from the front, in a suit, in his sweats, in nothing at all. Nick stopped
Vanessa shook her head. “The Collectors are looking for me. We can’t leave the complex. We can’t go outside Matlena’s wards.” “We’re not leaving the complex. Lucky for us there is a gorgeous unused banquet hall right here in the building!” “What? Why is there a banquet hall at Ulric?” Nick was the one who answered this time. “There are often times when Alpha Marcus is forced to entertain other large partners, businesses, and even other Alphas visiting the territory.” He grimaced. “Not to mention a surprise visit from the Infernal Council.” Aria clapped her hands together excitedly. “Exactly. All we need to do is give it a few decorations and voila!” Vanessa could tell by the way Aria said ‘a few’ decorations that it would be anything but a small amount of decor. Aria had a flair for the dramatic, and Vanessa could only imagine what kind of over-the-top antics were in store. Nick put up a hand to stop Aria from saying more. “We can’t just let a bunch of florists and caterers into
“Hello again, Ice Queen.” Lucas gave her a warm smile. He was awfully dreamy with his blond hair and Aussie accent. It was a stark contrast to Nick ’s jet-black locks, which Vanessa preferred. “I hope you’re ready for today’s lesson.” He gestured toward the vast collection of swords, knives, crossbows, and other weaponry. “Honestly this is not my area of expertise.” Vanessa laughed. “I don’t think I’ve ever used anything in this room. You really think I’ll have access to all these types of weapons in the middle of a real fight?” He cocked a blond eyebrow in Vanessa’s direction. “You don’t need access to them. All you need is to know a little bit about their make-up, and how to use them.” Lucas continued, “Vanessa, I think we can channel your powers. If you could learn to give shape to your ice, like you do with the shards, you could be capable of making any type of weapon at will.” Vanessa felt a rush of nervous energy. “You want me to make weapons out of ice? What if I can’t do it
As do you.” Nick felt the air around him shift from anger to sadness. “Your mate is out there. I’m sure of it. You will have what I have, but it will not be with Vanessa.” A dry chuckle escaped Alpha Marcus ’s lips. “It makes sense why my wolf never took to her. The damn thing has been unbearable recently.” “Give it time. She’s out there.” “We will see.” The air of the office lightened significantly. “Are we good?” Alpha Marcus nodded. “We’re good.” T he following morning came too soon. Nick had planted a quick kiss on her sleepy lips before slipping out early to meet Alpha Marcus . Vanessa was so content with Nick that she found it easy to forget all about the Collectors and the turmoil they caused. About an hour after Nick left, she got up to use the bathroom and found a small wrapped package on the sink. She opened it and gasped at what she found inside. A note read, ‘For my silver-haired goddess. It belonged to my grandmother. I can’t imagine a better use for it than brushin
Nick …” she whimpered. “Please.” He brought his mouth up to capture her lips in a feverish kiss. Nick released his hold on her wrists, quickly unbuttoning his pants as he discarded them with ease. Staring deep into Vanessa’s green-grey eyes, he planted his hands firmly on the backs of her thighs and lifted her off the floor. Vanessa wrapped her legs around his waist, as he pressed her back harder up against the wall. She rocked back and forth, the friction between them feeling delicious and tortuous at the same time. Nick reached a hand between her thighs and guided his tip to her entrance. Without waiting for him, Vanessa pressed her hips up and forward, burying his hard length inside her. Nick growled and gripped her hips more tightly. Slowly, he began to move in and out. The rhythm continually increased as Vanessa gripped his shoulders and begged for more. The sensation of fullness when Nick was inside was absolutely mind blowing. She buried her hands in his shaggy, jet-black hai