Olive giggled as he jerked her up to his shoulder and she swung slowly over Wayne's back. They entered his elevator and that was when he dropped her slowly by his side. He gazed into her green orbs that seemed so bright and happy, and he remembered the first time he saw them. They were filled with fear and hopelessness. Moist with tears and dull, just awaiting death.
He felt satisfied with himself at what they now looked like. And he vowed, yes he vowed to himself that he would always do whatever he could to keep her eyes bright and happy.
“You seem to love gazing into my eyes,” she mused after noticing how he was just peering at them, as if he was traveling through them to another dimension.
“I love them,” he said firmly and with certainty that Olive immediately believed he loved them for real.
“Because of the color, I guess,” she laughed and looked away from him.
“A lot of people said I had beautiful eyes,” she added and shrugged, like it was not
Olive gulped as the three smells hit her. She could also smell faint odors of other people. Sweaty people. What had Wayne been up to? And why did he return so quickly?“Why do you look dazed?” Wayne asked her as he reached the tub and placed both his hands on it while crouching down and looking at his mate who was at the middle of the tub, sitting up and looking rigid.“I... I'm not,” she stuttered then lowered her face forward and shook only her face in the water. Then she lifted it and exhaled with her mouth. Wayne loved how water blended with her skin, making her look like a water goddess. He loved her wet lips, he wanted to kiss them. Her wavy black hair was now straight after soaked in the water.“Mind if I hop in? I feel terribly dirty.”“Sure,” she simply said and shrugged with a smile. He smirked at her and stepped backwards. Then he removed his black sweatshirt and dropped it on the floor. As he rem
Wayne shook his head at all of Olive's inquiries.“Women. Gosh, why do y'all have to be so nagging? I'm sure Dolly would bombard me with even more questions.”“But—”“These are my Alpha duties, Olive. There are lots of them. So don't worry over any little thing I go out to do, okay?”Olive heaved a sigh and nodded.“Good girl,” he lifted his hand and rubbed her cheek with his index finger. She bit her lips and exhaled deeply.“I have to go and dress up. I just wanted a hot bath earlier. See you downstairs at dinner,” she said and began to move out of the tub.“Downstairs? Who said we're having dinner downstairs?” She looked back at him.“But I thought we would be having dinner with your family,” she mumbled.“Get dressed and wait for me. Don't go anywhere. Just sit on the bed till I come out. Because we're having dinner outside the castle,” he ordered in his Alpha voice of authority. He closed his eyes and crossed his arms, taking a position of solitude.“Yes, Alpha,” Olive muttered.
“You look magnificent. Like a Prince,” Olive mused as she smiled and walked up to him. She didn't know she also had an effect on him.He was wearing a dark blue dress shirt. Ironed neatly and it clung to his body perfectly.The top buttons were out, showing huge chest muscles underneath. His unruly hair looked tamed as it was gelled backwards, leaving only a small fraction hanging over his face beautifully. Yes, he looked beautiful and handsome at the same time.His black pants had two lines vertically moving from top to bottom. Who ironed his clothes for him? That person was good.It took all the self control that Wayne had not to pull Olive and kiss her tenderly on those glistening lips of hers. She looked so beautiful that he wanted to merge himself with her, to look this beautiful too.“You look beautiful, Olive,” he managed to say. Then he took her hand gently and kissed it. Lingering more than expected of her. She felt her heart melting and she blushed.“Thank you, Wayne,” she a
The silence in the car was slowly killing Olive. Not because she wanted to have a conversation with Wayne, but because she was curious about where he was taking her. He had his back resting on the seat, his face to the ceiling of the car and his eyes closed.He seemed to be thinking, but looking at him closely, he looked tired. Olive felt bad immediately. He had been away on a hectic mission for one whole week. And he returned just this noon.He didn't even rest at all. He took a long bath with her, took her on her evening stroll where they raced each other's wolves for an hour, then they returned and he ran off with his men for an emergency.Now he was taking her on a date. Was he some sort of superman or what? He should rest.Olive sighed silently and looked down at their intertwined hands. Her fingers looked so small in his. She felt secure just by holding his hands. Slowly and gently, she rubbed her thumb across the back of his palm soothingly. She wished she had let him rest inst
Olive gasped at the new, strange and sudden action her lips were indulged in. Wayne was kissing her. Goodness! He was truly kissing her.His lips on hers were so gentle, like he was licking melting ice cream. Her eyes were still like saucers because she was caught unaware and she saw how his eyes were closed, and his face was looking peaceful.His hand slowly pulled her closer by her waist and the other hand held her neck gently. All that was to make sure she was pinned against him. He wanted to feel her. All of her.Olive loved the sensation she was getting from his hands as they pulled her closer to him. She found her fingers clutching the sides of his shirt carefully so she wouldn't crumple them. The kiss was gentle and slow, so it wasn't hard for her to return the action.Slowly, she entwined her lips with his and nibbled on it. Then opened up and licked the upper lip before sucking it with mouth. He groaned as he felt a wave of pleasure rock his body
The mates walked through the front doors and entered a living room. It wasn't large compared to the rooms she had been seeing in the castle, but it was a spacious living room. The sofas were pure white and had gold designs around the base and under it as the small legs which held it up. They were about four and were around the large glass table in the middle of the room.A television sat by the wall facing the sofas. All around were heavy, golden curtains over the windows. They had white threads hanging from them in a manner that spelt royalty. Olive felt like she was in another luxurious city. She loved how the room looked. Cozy royalty.How would it feel like raising kids here? Wayne would be watching the television with the kids all entwined around him while she would be setting the table for dinner. She blushed at the thought and pinned her lips together to refrain herself from grinning like a moron.“I'm guessing you like this place. And you're getting one
“The Cherry Blossom Gala is very important for each Alpha. I heard Alphas are not supposed to miss it,” she stated and he nodded.“I never really missed anyone. No matter how busy I am, I at least show my face for a few minutes then head out,” he said and sipped his wine.“And the Mating Ritual is also very important. I don't think mates can wait for another Mating Ritual to get joined together.”She thought for a few seconds while Wayne peered at her attentively. As if trying to read her mind. She licked her lips slowly then stared back at him.“Is it possible to shift the Mating Ritual until before or after the Cherry Blossom Gala?” she asked.“Shifting the Mating Ritual has a lot of repercussions. Mates could be misgiven,” he explained while still staring at her.“And there's no way to correct it before then?”“There is. But the Alpha needs to be involved
Wayne's face turned into a deep frown that he suddenly looked scary. Olive was still choking so he turned his face from Gia and handed her a napkin.“Sip tiny water,” he said in a very dark and angry voice.“Thanks,” she croaked and sipped a little water from his glass. He got up and stood behind her, patting her back gently until she calmed down. Her eyes were red and her face flushed.“I'm sorry, I didn't mean to barge in on whatever's—” Gia's circled her index finger around, gesturing at the table, “—going on here.” Her tone was purely sarcastic. Olive gave her a glare. How did she even get here?Wayne stood upright and looked at Gia who returned his stare with one as dark and hard as the one he was giving her. She was so angry. So mad at him. If her heart could throw daggers then Olive would be pinned to the wall with daggers all over her body.How dare that lowlife come and take a pos
The camp was empty safe for a massive building that was like a stone tower. There was a huge field surrounding it, cleared clean of trees, shrubs and plants. Calor could smell it.“Damn, it that's foul!” Olive sneered and gagged. “The Unbidden Army. They smell dead,” Astra explained. “But where are they?” Wayne asked, looking at the camp through Astra's vision too.“Underground, in that building. Laying low,” she replied. A few men with thick leather hoods were stationed outside, and there was an occasional movement of other people to and from the tower. A few tents were pitched on the field and they contained a few people.“How can we attack and besiege this place? It doesn't look impossible but...I kinda feel like there's more to this place than any we see,” Olive noted.“You shouldn't even be seeing this place in the first place,” Calor communicated. “Why?”“Because it's warded. Heavily warded to be simply invisible. No one should see or access it. But we can. And by that, I me
The van parked in front of the castle and they alighted. The fresh air hit their faces and Olive took in a deep breath. She was home. Oh, she missed home so much. She couldn't wait to see the guys. Alpha Knight came around her and sneaked his arm around her waist.“How does it feel?” she asked, looking up into his face as he gazed at his magnificent castle. The sun was setting already and the glow illuminated the building.“Feels like peace,” he answered and looked down at her.“I thought you felt at peace wherever I was?” Wayne chuckled.“I feel at home wherever you are. But I feel at peace when you're home with me.”Olive rolled her eyes.“You're just good with words,” she muttered and he laughed. “Are we heading in or gazing at the castle like it's a new building?” Jake asked as he made his way towards the entrance. Olive chuckled and followed after Jake, with Wayne right beside her. Her Guard followed behind them and they entered the castle together. Guards nodded pleasantly at
“You know where we're to go?” Olive asked, even though she learned back at Senshi Temple that the dragon always knew where his rider was headed. “Crystal clear,” Calor answered. They had been flying for two hours straight and each one of them was tired already. Olive's back personally felt like it could break into two any moment now from all that stuff, straight back riding. She needed to lie down for a full day before she could regain herself. “How far are we now?” she asked. “How about you just talk to me through the bond instead of shouting over the noise of the wind?” Olive furrowed her brows. “I can do that?” “Of course you can. What do they teach you at Senshi Temple now?” “Let's try it then.” “It'll be just like talking to your mate. Come one.” Olive chuckled and searched for the newest bond addition within her. She did know that she could talk with her dragon, she just didn't think it would snap into place the very second she met him. ’It's been hours since we met.
Olive shifted a little way off, so all the fire could be for her Wayne alone. She felt hot tears stinging her eyes and she let them fall. Wayne had to make it. Her Wayne had to come back to her.The Ignis Fatuus had no heat at all, so she wasn't afraid of him being burnt because of the way he was engulfed. “He'll be fine now, Flamera,” Lutz whispered to her. Her Guard had come to stand firmly behind her to show their support. A few minutes after Calor began administering his Ignis Fatuus, he stopped. Wayne was revealed there on the black soot ground. He was motionless. And would have looked lifeless if not for the gentle thudding of his heart and the colour of his face. He looked peaceful, whole, alive. Olive gently walked to him and knelt. She cradled his face in her palms and felt his skin. She broke into happy tears. He was safe. She could feel it deep within herself that he was safe. And best of all, their bond tumbled back into place. It felt so peaceful to feel her mate again
Alpha Knight had a dragon? No way. No freaking way. How could that be?“Impossible,” Lutz exclaimed, his face as pale as his hair.“This is a joke, right?” Olive asked, looking from her dragon to the new dragon.“I know we just met, but you should already know I'm not the type to joke around,” her dragon groaned and huffed. “But how is this possible? Never...and I repeat, never has this been heard of. Only the Firewolf of a generation is gifted a dragon. One dragon per Firewolf of a generation!” Lutz argued, his tone filled with disbelief and shock. This was simply not possible. He had studied the books for years. He was the most learned historian. He did not know this. This was simply unheard of.“No Firewolf is like her,” the male dragon brought down his voice to say. Olive felt him look at her with adoration and pride. She jerked her head to look at him immediately. He adored her? Since when?“I saw what you did. We both did,” he stated. “What did I do?” Olive questioned.“For th
The dragon had not lifted its mouth to speak but Olive heard it clearly in her head. It was like she was thinking in a different, deep and animalistic voice. ‘I can hear your thoughts. That cocky mate of yours never thought you how to put up your mind shield?’ he spoke again, his irritation clear in his voice. Olive stood dazed just staring at the magnificent creature. It was so huge, like a building and yet so alive. It raised its left front limb and shifted it on the ground. Black dust rose up and covered her from the mere casual action. She broke into a fit of coughs that were inaudible.‘Fragile. Humph,’ it said. ‘Stop referring to me as it! I'm a male dragon.’He shifted his whole body when he said that, made some guttural sounds and flapped his wings. More dust this time accompanied by wind had Olive almost falling to the floor. She felt an emotion rush at her. Of facepalming. Or eye rolling. Or mock gagging. She looked up. Was her dragon already tired of her in just a few s
He gently let them land on the rock directly beneath them, but before Olive could wince at the temperature of the rock, she was controlled back into the air. And in a second, was tearing through the wind towards her mate.Alpha Knight pulled her to himself in a quick zap. She was in his arms two seconds later and he was squeezing the life out of her.“Wayne...Wayynee, I can't bre-eathee,” she drawled before he released her. He looked her over frantically, his arms firmly pressed unto her shoulders.“You almost didn't breathe for real. I almost lost you. What if I hadn't heard? What if I was even a minute late?” he panicked. Olive smiled.“Thank you for saving us,” she said and hugged him. He kissed her ear and rubbed her gently on the back.“If I don't rush to your rescue, then I don't exist,” he muttered and her ear again. Then they unlocked. He took her arm and grimaced at the sight of her open palm. It was a bloody gash that wasn't healing.“It's not healing and it hurts ten times
Olive gathered her strength and rose from the black sand. She dusted the grains off her body and hair the best she could and took in a deep breath. The hot air burned her nostrils and she let out a cough. She could still feel the chill of the ocean water against her skin even while standing in a place about 60 degrees hot.Olive looked around again and could not find her bag anywhere. She had thought her bag would be strapped to her back like it was before the drowning illusion. The bag required a lot of straps and lock-in, and would take her at least a minute to take it down from her back. But it was no longer on her, and it had disappeared altogether.Even as worry for her mate and Guard ate at her, she knew she had to start moving. The dragon was waiting for her and she couldn't show any weakness. Her mate and Guard would find their way. They'd be fine.And so the Firewolf began her trek towards the looming black mountains. Waves of heat blew at her, and she thought on plenty of oc
They grabbed onto their bags, which were still firmly strapped around their backs, and began to run.“They aren't even coming at us yet!” Lutz shouted, looking back at the birds who were just peaceful and innocent.“Don't you wait until they are!” Koushi responded. Olive looked at him.“You too, scared of them ostriches?” she laughed.“Like your mate said...naked-necked nightmares!”Olive's laugh was the only thing heard now as they raced through the savannah. Alpha Knight looked back and took a sharp intake of breath.“Here they come!!”Simultaneously, they all looked back to see the birds now flexing their long legs and covering the distance between them in just a few minutes.“This is their damn savannah,” Olive stated as they cut through knee-length dry grasses. “I'm shifting everyone. Grab hold to me,” Wayne announced.“Why didn't you shift earlier?!” Lutz nagged. He was getting weak, out of breath, and red-faced.“So you could run a bit, Lutz,” Wayne answered with a wicked gri