MAYAI took a step backward away from him, I was shocked by his accusations but that wouldn't stop me from doing what I came here to do. There was no way Alpha Erin could know what happened in my past, it was impossible."What do you mean by that, Alpha Erin?" I said in a scolding voice."You don't have to pretend, Maya." He was smiling at me.I paused.From the look in his eyes, it was as though he knew something but it wasn't possible, we were far away from Alpha Elvis and the others, Erin was just bluffing.That was what I tried telling myself but I was still finding it difficult to believe it myself. My heart sped up in panic as his eyes stared down at me accusingly. It was ages ago since I was looked down on in that manner but I held my chin up not wanting to give him the satisfaction of seeing me break. "I would advise you, Alpha Erin, don't go about calling people names, in case you are not aware, that is defamation," I said with a frown on my face. I made sure to fold my arms
ZANEI could see the shock and panic in Maya's face as she sighted me. She wasn't expecting to see me at all. But I couldn't tell whether she was more shocked about my presence or the fact that I had called her mother. Nevertheless, I couldn't just watch another man touch the only mother figure in my life and go scout-free. Her mouth opened to speak as I approached them but she closed it back not knowing what to say, her eyes were as wide as saucers and her lips kept parting open and closing. I could tell that both men didn't have any good intentions about her, if not for my timely intervention, only the heavens knew what could have happened.The man holding Maya turned to stare at me. His anger-filled face on sighting me relaxed and his lips curled up in a smile."H.. hello young man." He said, as he allowed Maya's hand to fall out of his hold and he approached me.I sent him a glare, I must've looked like the angry version of Kane, he alone could muster a mean look without breakin
SIERRASuddenly, my eyes shot open, I was panting, it felt as though I couldn't breathe for a very long time so, I was panting for breath. The light was a little too bright making me groan and my eyes closed into slits as I struggled to keep them open against the lights."Pull down the window blinds." A voice ordered, "The light's too bright for her eyes." My feet scurried over to the window and soon my view felt better and my eyes fluttered open fully.Heads popped in my vision staring down at me with both worry and curiosity. My mates, Zane, Kane, and Dane were looking at me with worry laced in their eyes, turning over to the other side, Thane and my mom were staring at me with the same expression on their faces. I closed my eyes trying to reminisce about what had happened last. Kane!I recalled him being dragged in chains away from me, I recalled Kol dragging me off to a dungeon all alone, and after that, nothing. Kane's twisted face as the wolfbane burnt his flesh filled my he
SIERRAQuietly, I left my mother's room feeling even more confused than ever, I had no idea what was happening, I always managed to pass out after a series of events and then I would remember nothing. I kicked open my door and slumped on my bed feeling very exhausted than I was when I woke up. My eyes closed shut as I recalled the words of my mother. I could hear the ringing in my head.Someone rapped quickly on the door and pushed it open without waiting for my reply. I picked myself up to check who the invader was, my eyes landed on Zane. His eyes looked a bit worried as he approached me."Oh, it's you," I muttered, laying back down with my face to the ceiling."Hey Sierra, how are you feeling?" He asked sitting beside me."I'm okay," I muttered.The truth was that, I was very far from being okay, I was everything else but okay. But there was no way that I was going to tell him that."Look at me, Sierra." His voice was commanding and so unlike him, I was used to him being so nice
SIERRAI leaned into him as his arms wrapped around my waist pulling me even closer. His lips played with mine teasing me. I pushed myself up from the bed as his arms wrapped around my ass pulling me up so I sat on his lap almost straddling him in the process.His tongue played with mine asking for permission to explore my mouth, without thinking, my lips parted open giving him entrance. His tongue slid into my mouth exploring and appreciating every aspect of my body with his wandering hands.My middle arched desperately for his touch, as though he could sense it, his hands granted my wishes, and they slid up and down the bare flesh of my skin, his touch sent a wave of need over my body leaving a series of goosebumps and hair on my skin standing straight."Sierra.." his voice trailed away as he moaned my name. My hands too became very busy, they worked very hard separating the buttons from the holes in a bid to get underneath his clothes, I wanted to touch him too, and make him feel
SIERRAMy heart stopped as my eyes landed on the frightened maid standing by the door staring at the four of us in shock. I wasn't surprised at her reaction, anyone who walked in on three brothers being intimate with someone who was supposed to be their sister would react in that same manner. Before I could muster a word, the boys were already at the door. Dane held his hand over her mouth shutting her up. Kane kicked the door closed while Zane placed his hands over her head."What are you guys doing?" I whispered and yelled at them.They closed their eyes as they surrounded the young girl who stood quivering.This was becoming ridiculous, I couldn't help but stare at them in curiosity. The maid's eyes drifted to me, they were filled with panic, she averted her gaze back to Zane who stood before her with his hands on her head. They fluttered shut as though she was about to pass out."What are you guys doing?" I asked again wrapping the bed sheet over my naked body. "Wiping them out
ZANEJust as I raised my head to kiss Sierra, I was met with her closed eyes. Thinking she was just closing them out of pleasure, I pressed a kiss on her breast but she didn't budge."Did she just pass out?" I asked feeling confused as I gazed at her."Sierra!" I called but there was no answer."Don't tell me she fainted?" Dane and Kane said in unison as we stared at her closed eyes. Her face looked peaceful despite the sweat on her face. She looked as though she was well fucked. I smirked as I couldn't help but watch her in amazement. Sierra was one of a kind, who passed out just because of pleasure.Kane got up from the bed, he glanced around the room for his trousers and Dane did the same."Are you sure she's fine?" I asked watching her. Her breathing was so low that it could barely be heard, but her chest heaved up and down making her soft boobs raise up and down at her inhale and exhale of breath."She looks fine." Dane commented placing his hand underneath her nose, "She's sti
KANEMy eyes rested on Zane's face, he couldn't deny that he had been caught, he and Maya had been busy creating secrets behind my father's back. He might have tried to hide it but Maya hadn't been discreet enough, she had no idea that we were in the bathroom. Zane, ignoring us, walked towards the bed where Sierra lay. I stopped him by grabbing him by the arm."What was that all about?" I asked trying not to sound too controlling or angry.Zane shrugged off my hand as though he was disgusted by my hold. "It's nothing." He muttered making me scoff in disbelief."Nothing?" I asked trying to keep my voice low and my anger in check."Yes, it's nothing." He replied diverting his movements as he walked towards Sierra's dressing table. "We heard everything she said, what was it all about?" Dane asked standing beside me.What was it that Maya and Sierra were hiding? Zane too must have discovered it but he was tight-lipped, he would rather remain silent than reveal what it was.How bad was
CELIAAstrid lay there, barely breathing. Her skin had turned a sickly gray, her body thin and weak. The chains around her wrists and ankles had cut deep, silver burning into her flesh. She hadn’t fed in days, and it showed.I clenched my fists. This wasn’t right. I had to do something.Swallowing hard, I made my way to Ariel’s chambers. The guards outside barely glanced at me before letting me in. Ariel sat by the window, her expression calm, like she hadn’t just sentenced one of our own to a slow, painful death.I took a deep breath. “Ariel, please.”She didn’t even turn to look at me. “No.”I stepped closer, careful with my words. “You don’t even know what I’m going to say.”Now she turned, her sharp eyes locking onto mine. “You’re going to beg for Astrid.”I clenched my fists but nodded. “She’s suffering. You’ve made your point. Let her feed, just a little.”Ariel smirked, crossing her arms. “And what has she done to deserve mercy?”I swallowed. “She’s one of us.”Ariel stood, wal
SIERRAI sat with my mates, my head in my hands, my mind racing. Ariel was too powerful. Too unpredictable. And we had no idea how to deal with her.Dane crossed his arms, his jaw tight. “How do we even know she actually healed you?”I exhaled sharply. “I don’t know. I feel fine, but… can we trust anything she does?”Zane frowned, his fingers drumming against the table. “What if it’s temporary? What if she did something worse instead?”Kane ran a hand through his hair, looking as frustrated as I felt. “That’s the problem. We don’t know. And we don’t know what to do about her.”Silence filled the room. The weight of Ariel’s power pressed down on all of us like a heavy cloud. None of us could predict what she’d do next.“She’s our biggest threat right now,” Dane finally said, his voice low. “The wolves are terrified of her. Hell, I’m terrified of her.”I looked up at him. Dane was scared. And he wasn’t wrong. Ariel didn’t just have power, she enjoyed using it. She liked watching people
SIERRAAstrid’s screams faded the moment Ariel slipped the ring back onto her finger. The burning stopped. Her body sagged, trembling, the unbearable agony leaving her breathless. But the damage was done. Her skin was raw, her strength almost gone.The air was thick with tension. The scent of scorched flesh clung to everything. No one moved. No one spoke.I swallowed hard, my throat dry. My eyes flicked to Ariel. "Did you… actually heal me?"Ariel turned to me slowly, a grin curling on her lips. Her eyes gleamed, dark and amused. "You just have to trust me, Sierra."My stomach twisted. Trust her? Not even for a second.I clenched my fists. "That wasn’t healing."Ariel raised a brow. "Wasn’t it? I healed you and Ariel is not burning anymore, is she?" She gestured lazily to Astrid, who lay there, gasping, broken. "She’s alive, isn’t she?"I ground my teeth. "You tortured her."Ariel let out a soft, mocking laugh. "And? Actions have consequences, Sierra. She betrayed me. I don’t let thin
ARIELI was furious.My hands shook, my breath came out in short, sharp bursts, and my entire body burned with rage. Astrid. That traitor. She ran to Sierra, ran straight into the arms of our enemies, spilling my secrets like a pathetic little rat.How dare she?I stormed through the house, knocking over anything in my path. A vase shattered against the floor. A chair crashed against the wall. The vampires around me scrambled out of my way, their heads lowered, their bodies pressed against the walls like they could disappear if they stayed still enough.They should be afraid.I wanted them to be afraid.I stopped, my sharp eyes landing on one of the younger ones, a nervous-looking fool hovering in the corner. His hands twitched at his sides like he was debating whether to run.I moved before he could even think about it.One second, I was across the room. The next, I had my fingers wrapped around his throat, lifting him off the ground with ease. His hands clawed at mine, his feet kick
SIERRAI folded my arms, overseeing Astrid. Everything in me screamed not to trust her, but I couldn’t ignore what she was saying either. Ariel’s magic had already done enough damage, I knew that firsthand.Before I could respond, Dane stepped beside me, his stance tense and rigid. His distrust was written all over his face. “You’re really going to listen to her?” he scoffed. “It’s probably a trick. Ariel could’ve put her up to this.”“She’s a vampire,” Zane added sharply. “Why would she suddenly care about helping us? It doesn’t make sense.” His jaw clenched as he eyed Astrid with suspicion.Astrid let out a slow breath as if she had expected this reaction. “I wouldn’t risk coming here,” she said, her voice steady but urgent. “Not when I know exactly what Ariel is capable of.” Her golden eyes flickered with something close to desperation. “You don’t understand, if she finds out I came here, I’ll pay for it.”“She will find out,” Kane snapped. His fists curled at his sides. “She alway
ASTRIDSierra’s eyes widened at my words, but she masked her shock quickly, narrowing her gaze at me. I could see the battle happening in her mind, the way she warred with whether to believe me or not. I didn’t blame her. We had never been on the same side, and now, here I was, claiming to offer an alliance.“I don’t trust you,” she said flatly, her arms crossing over her chest.“I don’t expect you to,” I admitted. “But trust isn’t necessary. What matters is that we both have a common problem and right now, I’m offering you the truth.”Sierra hesitated for only a moment before turning back toward the house. I expected her to invite me in, but instead, she stepped outside, her mates following close behind her. I had to stop myself from reacting. Smart girl. She wasn’t going to let me into her home, not even for a conversation. I respected that.Dane and the others flanked her protectively, their stares filled with open suspicion. Dane spoke first. “What do you want, Astrid?”I took a s
ASTRIDThe moment I stepped back into the estate, fury clawed at my insides. My hands curled into fists, my nails digging into my palms as I stormed down the hall. I had to get away from Ariel before I did something reckless.How dare she? How dare she bind us together with a spell so dangerous that a single weak link could drag us all down? And then, to stand there and smirk, as if she had all the power in the world?I should have ripped her apart.Instead, I took a deep breath, pushed down my rage, and kept walking. I had to be smarter than that.I didn’t make it far before I heard a sharp voice behind me. “Astrid.”I turned to see Celia standing at the entrance to the main hall, arms crossed tightly over her chest, her usually composed face twisted with anger. The tension in the room was thick, pressing against me like an impending storm. Behind her, the other vampires stood in tense silence, their eyes burning with barely contained fury.“You knew about this, didn’t you?” Celia de
ARIELWhen I stepped into the grand hall of the vampire estate, I noticed something was off. Every single one of them, powerful, bloodthirsty creatures that they were, stood frozen, their faces pale with something close to fear.Fear of me.I smirked, letting the silence stretch, relishing the way their red eyes darted around the room like caged animals searching for an escape. Their fangs, usually displayed in smug confidence, remained tucked away, their bodies tense, stiff as statues.“Oh, don’t all rush to welcome me at once.” My voice rang through the cavernous space, laced with amusement.No one responded.A few of them took an instinctive step back, the movement subtle but not missed. One vampire near the entrance gripped the hilt of a dagger at his waist, though he made no move to draw it. Another swallowed thickly, his throat bobbing as though the very sight of me had dried his mouth.It was almost laughable.These creatures, feared by humans and even some supernaturals, stood
SIERRAThe hot water cascaded over my skin, washing away the remnants of exhaustion and frustration. I tried to hold onto my anger, to focus on the fact that Dane had made a deal with Ariel without even knowing the price. But it was difficult when his hands were on me, sliding down my arms, tracing gentle circles on my hips.“Dane,” I started, intending to scold him, but the words melted into a soft moan when his fingers dug slightly into my waist. I hated how easily he unraveled me, how his touch turned my fury into something else entirely.“I’m not leaving you, Sierra,” he murmured against my ear, his voice deep and resolute. “And I’m not doing anything with Ariel. I just couldn’t watch you suffer.”I sighed, leaning back against him as his lips ghosted over my neck. “I still don’t trust her.”“Neither do I,” he admitted, pressing a kiss just below my ear. “But I had to do something.”His hands moved up my stomach, teasing but never crossing the line. Heat coiled low in my belly, an