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ElaraI feel hot in my body, and everything hurts, but the pain in my neck is unbearable. I slowly open my eyes to a pink room. It is my sister's room in the cabin. How did I get here? For a moment, I don't recall events that transpired last night. I move, but someone is spooning me from behind. I feel panic, but it goes away when I smell Zuriel's delicious scent. I see a flash of Zuriel carrying me last night. Why was he?' That bastard Connor marked us?' Ara growls, and I flinch. My blood runs cold. My hands fly to my burning neck, and I gasp as everything that happened comes back to me. He marked me! He forcefully marked me! " You're awake. How do you feel?" Zuriel's voice is panicked. He sits up straight, facing me. His hand touches my forehead. " Does your head hurt?" he asks. I feel tears brimming in my eyes, and they fall. He hovers and carefully hugs me, ensuring his weight doesn't crush me. His hug is warm and tender. " I'm sorry about everything that happened, my little
He is looking at me, his eyes cautious. " I want to see him," I say, holding his breath. What is he thinking? " I just want him to accept my rejection, and you can throw him in jail," I clarify. He seems relieved to hear that. What was he thinking?" He's outside. However, he refuses to accept your rejection," Bruce says. I hate Connor, and my anger towards him grows when I hear that. I clench my jaw. " So, what'll happen now?" I ask, worry lacing my voice. " Don't worry. He will accept your rejection, or he'll live his pathetic life in constant torture," Zuriel says. He seems determined. My hand flies to the constantly itching mark on my neck. " And this?" Zuriel runs a hand through his hair, a little hesitant. Why is he hesitant now? " My mother says the old mark will fade away once you are marked by another man you accept," he answers. My heart is still for a moment. Zuriel is the man I accept. He's the one I want. However, is he ready for that kind of commitment to me? If we
Today is one of the best days of my life. Zuriel and I are a real couple, doing what couples do! I love how he randomly kisses me and asks how I'm doing. He asks if the mark is giving me problems, which it is as it itches and burns, but I lie, telling him it's okay now. It will be too late for us to go to the cabin. I don't see Solena and Bruce, but I know they are in a part of the house. I make myself a couple of teas while Zuriel takes a shower after talking to my parents. I'm standing by the window when I see Connor tied to a tree. Fuck, he will die out there sooner or later. I grab a bottle of water and take it to him. " Open up," I say, void of emotions. I take a bottle to his lips. He opens his lips and gulps the water I'm giving him. Boy, is he thirsty? When he's done drinking, I create distance from him. " My mother didn't mean to kill your sister. Juliana was so obsessed with my father and ended up kidnapping my brother, Khai. Mom pushed her over the cliff to save her son'
Zuriel gets on his flank, an elbow on the mattress as he holds his head. I smile at him and lean in to press my lips against his. He responds by deepening the kiss, pushing his tongue between my lips, and exploring my mouth with his tongue. I shiver with pleasure. We pull apart after a few seconds. " I'm glad and grateful that you are my second chance, mate," I say. He pecks my neck and lies on his back, facing the ceiling. He has a slight smile on his lips. I loved his smile so much. " You are taking it well." " Of course. I feel blessed. I didn't expect my wife to be my mate," It is my turn to get in a flank position, frowning. " Did you think you'd be mated to someone else?" He frowns, too. Turning his gaze on me," I didn't care for mates, nor did I think I'd have one," he says casually. " Really? Why?" " Well, because I'm different, Elara," he says, suddenly getting serious. I narrow my gaze and sit up. He does, too. Our faces are close." What do you mean different?" my h
ZurielI'm most satisfied to tell the little princess the truth. I was worried when she took steps away after I shifted to my dragon form. I was scared I'd frighten her away, but she wasn't. I'm looking at the most perfect woman in the world, still unable to believe she is my mate. Elara Silvius is the most important person in my life. I don't understand how or when, but it just happened. My feelings towards her are growing each day, and I'm scared. But I am also eager to learn more about my growing feelings towards her. I caress her cheek, and her eyes flutter open. She smiles slightly at me, and I kiss her. " Should we go back to the cabin?" she asks. I nod. Tomorrow we'll have to go back to the city. ' River,' Riel reminds. ' I know. I'll kick her out of the house,' I still felt guilty about what happened to her. I get up and pull Elara in my arms. She sighs and kisses my chest quickly. I pick my clothes from the ground and swiftly wear them as she does. I hold her hand as we
I feel anger towards River for working with that bastard Connor. She fucking betrayed me by conspiring to work against my wife. All the pity and guilt I used to feel has gone out the window. River's eyes glance down at our interlocked fingers and then between Elara and me. I see tears in her eyes, but she blinks and smiles. I glare at her, my rage rippling. It has always been her intention to cause problems between Elara and me. Now, it's all coming back to me, the tears and fainting. It was just a way to get her way. " Good morning, River," Elara greets politely. " G- good morning. You're here," her voice is slightly shaking. Elara narrows her gaze on her. " It's my home. Why wouldn't I be here?" she retorts. I like it when she says my home so confidently. " I - I didn't mean it like that," River laughs nervously. " Go inside, I'll find you. River and I need to talk," I tell Elara, still keeping my glare on River. She nods with a smile, trusting me to be with River alone. The ri
My eyes slowly open to the sunshine on my skin. I try to move, but strong arms trap me. I smile and look up at my sleeping mate. I didn't expect him to be a hugger. I love his embraces; they are so safe and warm. I kiss his lips gently and struggle out of his grasp. " Zuriel, I want to pee," I push him away gently. He only holds me closer. I slap him softly, and his eyes open. I kiss his neck. " You have me in a death grip. Release me; I need the bathroom," I tell him softly. Reluctantly, he let me go, and I ran to the bathroom. I wash my hands once I'm done and go back to bed. My mate is frowning, touching his cheek. " That kind of hurts," " Stop being a big baby," I laugh." I'm sure it left a mark," he continues, frowning. I roll my eyes and straddle him. He seems pleased in this position, " Should I kiss it," " Yes, please." I laugh at how childish he seems right now. I gently kiss his cheek. His hands gently roam over my skin, leaving a burning sensation. " You're distracti
I reach Zuriel's office building in 20 minutes and go straight to the top floor. Everything in this building is elaborate, with marble floors and white surfaces; I approach the reception desk. There is a brunette wearing quite revealing clothes. She looks at me head to toe and gives me a fake smile, "And what brings you here, Miss?" she asks, her voice tinged with a hint of unfriendliness. " I'm here to see Mr. Crawford. Is he available?" I ask politely, smiling. " He's busy; please leave," she sneers, and I gape at her rudeness. She didn't even attempt to call his secretary. I inhale and take steps towards the desk, placing my hand on it and looking her in the eye. " Call his secretary to check," I say. She straightens and glares at me. " He is busy and won't entertain you. He has a type, and it is surely not you," the receptionist snickers. I scoff, my eyes flashing, and she gasps, stepping back. I let my aura wrap around her. " Tell his secretary that Elara Silvius is