RobinI'm boiling with madness for him; how dare he talk so lowly of me. I click the ground floor button leaving the business tower. My hands are trembling. I'm so full of hatred for the man. I have nothing for him but good, yet he betrays me, and I know that Axel isn't even sorry; he talks with pride and ego. An altogether prudent guy!I pave out of the tower before my demons cripple inside of me, and my eyes blacken for waiting to break Axel's bones or snap his neck for all the malicious accusations he had for me."Take a deep whiff, Ria suppress your anger; you might shapeshift here for the first time, and I can't hold it longer."Armie is talking to me in my head, reminding me to keep my cool, but I can't help myself; he deserves my wrath; I ground my teeth hard until I taste the blood on my lips.I signal for a cab, and tell the driver my home address; moments later, I'm quickly opening my front door."Breath in, breathe out, Ria." I shut my eyes, trying to control the unleashing
"Is that right?""Don't pretend as if you aren't a playboy."I take her foot in my lap and massage it. Roe is too busy glaring at me to realize where she keeps her feet. I smile and knead my fingers into her heel, talking while doing it."I won't lie—I'm far from a virgin, but I don't just fuck women around my lovely wife. You can take my words."She snorts. "You're what? Not fucking around? Quit with the lies, Axel."I lower my tone. "I'm not, and you know it.""Tell that to the women who will believe you."I'm kneading her foot, adding pressure to her sensual spots. "But what if I'm tired of not having my wife around? Will you let me live with you? As per the contract, we should be living under one roof, sleeping in one be--"He sucks in a deep breath, enjoying the massage. Her toes curl, and the woman can't help but moan. "Wow! I would ask you to stop massaging my foot, but wow—you're good!"I flash her a wicked smile. "If you consider the foot massage good, wait until I show you h
AxelRoe eats fast and, as mom keeps asking her endless questions like she's a criminal and my mother is an ex FBI agent."So you graduated from Harvard? Isn't that a prestigious school?"My jaw slacks, barely reaching the floor. I had no idea that Robin studied at Harvard. That's why she's freaking intelligent and confident. She speaks eloquently and classily."My parents died early, but that made sure I had a roof in my head and proper education."My mom seems sad for Robin hearing her parents died."That's so nice. Do you miss them?" My mother might be tactless, but she had a heart of gold. She cares."Not a day passes by that I don't think of them."I eye Roe, and I admire her strength, and her positive point of view is purely impeccable."You don't have to be lonely now; Axel loves you; I can feel it; you have a family in us, Roe."Roe gives a slight smile; when she smiles, I can sense my heart racing a million miles away. She affects me so much; not any woman does this to me. Ro
"I don't have a lot of food at home. I'm not exactly home often enough to prepare five-star dinners, but I have James now, my British butler. You can ask him to cook any you want."His eyes meet mine, sending butterflies soaring up the walls of my stomach. "The bedroom is next to the living room, and the bathroom I believe we passed on our way here."I nod. "Okay."After retaining eye contact for more than a minute, he continues walking, leaving me wondering what he sees when he looks at me."And this is where the food is made."I follow him into his kitchen and take a seat while Axel searches his fridge with darting eyes.The outline of his muscles is visible through his white t-shirt, and his corded arm with a tattoo running under the fabric makes it hard to peel my eyes off him. He must be over six feet tall, and I would guess he is thirty-something."I have bread and yogurt. Are you fine eating that?"I sourly throw him a look. "I can't ask for more when you have so kindly taken
If my mom is alive and well, will she ask me to buy her favorite apple crumble pie and eat it with her? This is the case for me; I have so many what-ifs, so many wishes left unanswered because my mother isn't here with me anymore. Looking at Amanda makes ne furious more than pleased; I'm not given a chance to fight with her that night, and until now, whoever that evil pack who murdered mine perished without getting punished. I'm savoring the burden in my hands like the blood of my collection is on me. "That's my favorite too among others in the world; I'll try to drop by--, I mean, get you some when I get home." Amanda welcomes me in her arms, hugging me gently, "Thank you, you're so sweet like sugar, and I'm happy after so long I found a daughter in you." I don't know how to hug people back; it isn't my nature. I'm not the affectionate girl in the room. I don't belong to anyone or anything all my life, but why do I feel somehow I do now? "I have to go now." I walk, aiming for th
AxelI am wearing my best suit today. I'm officially the President, CEO, and owner of Crawford Group Of Companies Incorporate.James is driving me to the office tower. I'm glad that he's a punctual man and I shouldn't worry about him being late. My late grandfather once said, "Time is money, Axel. You better manage your time wisely." I have followed that mantra ever since, and not ever once have I regretted my decision. My grandfather is a wise and kind man.You can call me an ingrate child or son if you must, but I admit I hated my father; who wouldn't? I saw changed women like a leopard change its spots; I witnessed how my mother cried every night, fighting for their marriage until Aunt Leila came and my father had a daughter with her in secret. I remember vividly how my mother's world crumbled into debris when that happened. In the end, my father chose his beloved mistress over my mom, over his family, and me.Heaven might hear my mother cry for so many sleepless nights that one da
"It's going great, mom. We have it on the weekend. You can come if you want. I'll send you the invite and include you on the guest list.His mother giggles, "No way, Leila will be furious, and I don't want her causing a commotion at your welcome party as the new President and CEO; that will be such a disaster to watch, right, Robin?""I guess so." I sound unsure."Will you be there with Axel, Roe?"Axel throws a look, demanding to give him some excuse, yet I refuse."I'm afraid not; I'll be at the animal clinic during weekends; we have tons of patients on those days."His mother scans me and gives me a glance after, "That's nonsense; you two should go to the welcome party as a couple. Roe, cancel your work for the weekend; your husband needs you by his side; a great man always has a great woman behind him, and I'm not taking no for an answer."Axel nods with no choice, "Mom, you don't have to force Roe to come with me; she has a life outside this marriage.""Whatever you say, but a da
I'm turned on, goosebumps all over my body. I feel so alive when he holds me like this in his arms. Axel's blue eyes are full of desire as he dips his head and claims my lips, and I'm not ready for the pleasure his kiss gives me. He nips and licks my lips. A tingling sensation rushes through my bloodstream, and I feel the urge to kiss him back.He pulls away, leaving me wanting more. "Oh baby, you taste so good, Roe." He utters, the desire not leaving his eyes.He is slightly panting. "Let's go to our room?" He brushes his lips to mine. "Right now?" He added.I know better; I should say no in my judgment, but my desire to touch him is greater. I find myself nodding. Is this because of the alcohol? I don't care anymore. I need this to feel like a woman.And yes, I want him, my body wants Axel, even for tonight, I will allow my body to take over and have its way, even when it means entering a dangerous human desire.We made our way to the elevator to reach our hotel room. My heart is be
AxelDays passed into months, yet Ria had no trace of remembering Gray or me. She was constantly visiting her therapist, hoping that it would help her remember things about our love and our son, Rolf said I should call her, Nova her human name for not to confuse her,"Can I still call you mommy even if you don't remember me?" Gray muttered while sitting on his bed, and Nova was holding a storybook I supposed she read a while ago for Night. The door wasn't completely closed, and I wanted to bid good night to my son when I heard them talking."Of course, sweety, I had seen your baby photos and my photos when I was pregnant with you; my mind might not remember you, but my heart does, you are my child, and nothing is going to change that."She said, tucking Gray on his bed, then turning on the nightstand light and planting a kiss on his forehead."Good night, mommy; I would pray to God for you to remember daddy and me." Gray whispered; he was so kind given his young age. My heart longed f
He was tall, and he smiled at me, giving me the impression that I had known him for a lifetime, but I couldn't remember what he looked like. His face was blurry, and I couldn't even remember his name."No, don't go!" I yelled as the man turned his back and walked away from me.I felt a soft, warm palm caressing my face."It's alright; you're safe now." His voice was incredibly soothing.I freed my eyes, only to be welcomed by the white interior of the place, from the window curtains to the walls. I completely opened my eyes to get a glimpse of where I was.I glanced at the man beside me; he was downright handsome, and his emerald green eyes connected to my soul."Who are you? Where am I?"His handsome face contorted in confusion right away. He was reaching for my hand, but I moved it away."Baby it's me, Axel." His voice was full of worries. Recognition wasn't present in me. I don't know this man, why is he here alone with me.I tried to sit, but my back was in horrible pain."Brat, s
I first laid my eyes upon Rhian; I understood she was different. On my first day in the Blood Moon Pack, I spotted her when my father decided that I did not fit for the deity life with him above. My skin under my clothes was blue and yellow from the abuse I'd had to endure the night before. I was in great pain, and she smiled at me like a princess from one of those Disney tales as humans enjoy this kind of movie. Since Ayla was young, I used to guard her; I could continue doing so but not in my deity form; I could be in the body form and shapeshift to a werewolf. I felt reborn even after living a thousand years as a deity.And while a typical kid would have gladly made friends with the cute girl, I stood frozen. It was as if my feet had grown their gnarled roots and stuck them in the ground. I had never been faced with kindness, and my initial instinct was to run, but then I clenched my fists and fought to steal the spade and bucket from her.I lost, not that I'm bitter about it. The
I'm a werewolf, raised in the south on sweet tea and warm summer nights. Right now, I'm smiling in my seat, all bubbly and barely able to contain myself. Rumor has it the future alpha of the Blood Moon pack, Thellues, will be in my new class.It's the first day after the summer break, and I can't wait to see Thellues in person, and if I'm lucky, we will be mates in the future!Gosh, I hope I'm pretty enough for an alpha.My human friends call me a doll, and I'm trying to live up to that. I got up nice and early to fix my nails and eyelashes before getting on the bus. I'm wearing a jeans jacket with various bracelets around my arm. My pimples are covered up with the Giorgio Armani foundation, and I've tamed my fiery dark hair.I'm so excited and ready!Hopefully, Thellues will pay attention to me. I found him on social media, and the guy is smoking hot, which is icing on the cake. An alpha who is hot and young is rare—I wish for him to notice me, please!'Please, keep your thoughts to
The three of us quickly decide to let our wolves take over because our wolves have better senses than humans. As soon as Nala has control, she catches the female’s scent and takes off; she quickly loses sight of enemies and evil guards who are a few feet behind her. Oh god, her scents fading, Nala’s paws pounded against the ground as she gained speed. I leap from the bush into a small clearing around the base of the river to see a large male taking advantage of a young female who is lying lifeless under him. Nala lets out an earth-shaking growl, and the male turns his attention towards us. He lets out a low growl and takes a step forward, his eyes glazed over red. I could tell he was eyeing me up as he stalked back and forth in front of the unconscious female. His head lays low to the ground as he gets in position to attack my wolf; I could hear Nala growling as she bared her razor-sharp teeth. I can listen to Thellues and the rest of the training squad catching up in a short distance
Thellues wouldn’t be able to resist me. I like this dress better than I had for my introduction dinner. Thankfully, he has set out some precautions, so I don’t end up ruining this dress like I did my last one. It also wasn’t a hidden secret that I had already shifted, and the entire pack was okay with it. Margaret told me she was never one for fighting but could protect her bag and that the group should love having a Luna that will run in a fight to save her Pack and Alpha. According to her and everyone else here, it’s exceedingly rare for Luna to fight instead of sticking back, ensuring everyone is hidden in safe rooms. As I admire myself in the mirror, I lift the price tag to see how much it costs and almost faint.“Dear, you look like you’ve seen a ghost, is everything okay?” Margaret tilts her head, looking at me with a slight look of worry.“Yes, I’m fine. I just saw the price tag of this dress. I just find it hard to believe a piece of fabric can cost over fourteen thousand doll
“Thellues, are we almost there?” I ask Xavier, I call him bt his marked name now since he is an Alpha after shopping, he sent my Omega and his Betar back to the packhouse alone. Since we were inside the territory, we didn’t need them to be around. After he and his Beta took off this morning, leaving my servant Omega and me to do some dress shopping, he returned and told me he had a surprise and blindfolded me. We’ve been walking for what felt like all day, but it was more like 30 minutes. I should have listened to Thellues when he told me to dress for comfort. A pair of flats is not something; I suggest going for walks through the woods.“Almost my Love, maybe fifty more steps.”I begin to count the steps I take mentally; I get to thirty-eight before we come to a complete stop. Different scents start to hit my nose, and the sound of falling water fills my ears. Thellues carefully remove the blindfold from my eyes to reveal the most breathtaking sight anyone could ever see. We were on
I could tell Rhian was getting tired as we walked out of the third clothing shop with a handful of bags, which is the reason I suggested we turn and head back to Withers Moon. She didn’t want to go shopping but I insisted so she could feel spoiled like she deserved to be. I walk around to my door to see Rhian laying across the back seat sleeping soundly. I softly shut the back door and climbed into the front passenger seat.“Drive carefully. I don’t want to disturb her; she did a lot today.” I tell my Beta as he pulls out of our parking place. “Oh, and Beta, don't scratch my car,” I say jokingly. I own the car and let my Beta drive it when we are out on pack business even though our little spree today is not technically pack business. He was the better driver out of the two of us and I didn’t want to take any chances with Rhian l especially with her in her frail state. I turn myself around in my seat and look at Rhian , reaching back and tucking the strand of hair that had fallen ac
"My first mate abused me and rejected me and that hurt me. Not much but the feeling of the bond breaking it really hurt. I can’t go thru that again. Can you promise me I won’t be rejected?” I bury my face in my hands. Nala is in the back of my mind bagging me to accept Thellues as our mate, even though I know him he is very much a stranger to me. He is also the Alpha of one of the largest packs in the North I have no idea what he would see in a weak mate like me. This could just all be a ploy to get laid while he’s visiting Blood Moon. His scent continues to dance its way through my nose, and it is making it extremely hard to concentrate. I can feel Thellues softly rubbing my back gently pulling my head into my chest while I’m talking to Nala. I feel myself instantly begin to calm down. Something about being in his arms made me feel safe like they were made to hold me. He saved me from being beaten to death the very least I could do is give him a chance to prove himself. I nuzzle my