Rose povEasy girl. I need you to be alive. I like loud, lively moans,” Russell whispered against my ear. His voice was filled with loathing.Cold crept into my feet, and my heartbeat increased faster than I expected. I tried to free myself from his grip, but he tightened his grip around my waist, and his nails dug painfully into my skin.“Let me go, you fucking bastard,” I said lowly, which annoyed me because I wanted to shout, but it came out as a whisper.He chuckled before he drew me to himself; he raised my chin with his two middle fingers, making me look at him. “Did you think I was joking about you having babies for me?” He asked with a chill emotionless voice. His alcoholic breath hit my nose making me look away.How the hell did I have a child for him? I knew if I did not leave now, there would be no going back. Besides, my eyelids were getting heavier, and I felt like a sack of sand. Too heavy to walk alone.Fuck! Each time Luca was not around something always happened to me
Luca pov.I had left my phone on recording mode and left it with Rose. I overheard all their conversation. Anger welled up at the thought of her finding it difficult to know who she belonged to. Even though I told her I would not let her mate, even though all I had done was to protect her from my brothers and enemies.To make matters worse, Merlin called me his father, and I can swear my heart melted at the thought of being Merlin's dad. My heart melted at the thought of owning Rose and everything she had.It was easy for me. Even if they had told me to choose between my mate and her I would gladly choose her. However, I felt a pang of pain when I discovered that she was not my mate because I was drawn to her rather than Jenny, my mate.To cool off whatever ache within me I decided to go and visit my mother's mother or Sabrina. Anybody that would help me nurse my wounded heart.When she had knocked on my door I had made up my mind to act like I did not care. To make her afraid of los
Rose povLuca placed me carefully on his bed. He stared at me for a while, my heartbeat increased as his dark blue eyes bored into my soul. His eyes dropped to my lips as his eyes darkened. I licked my dry lips. His shoulder tended at my gesture. I prayed within me that he would just put everything behind me and kiss me.“Fuck!” He cursed under his breath as his eyes drew from mine. He dropped his head in the crook of my neck. His hot breath fanned my neck, sending shivers down my spine. “Did he touch you?” He asked his head still on my neck. “Answer me, Rose,” he pleaded quietly and planted a soft kiss on my neck.I shook my head carefully, afraid of what he might snap out of this moment.“Words, Rose, words,” he growled.“No, but he almost did. '' I answered quietly. He remained quiet, taking in my scent. My body grew warm with anticipation. He started planting kisses from my neck back to my lips. He stopped at the corner of my lips and raised his head a little bit. The space betw
Russell's pov.I watched as Lorenzo threw his glass at the wall. The glass scattered on the floor. He turned to me; his nostrils flared with anger, his eyes were red, and his veins throbbed out of his head.“Why do you always have to scatter everything?” He shouted at me. I rolled my eyes, it wasn't my fault that Rose was that attractive. My plan had been normal just to woo her into confiding in me.But it was a long risky process, plus I wasn't even sure she would ever trust me because I almost killed her and caused her much pain.When I went to see her yesterday afternoon she kept comparing me with Luca. He is better in bed, he is this, he is that, Aggh! It was getting into my head.To make matters worse, she was staring at me with those pink-filled lips, and all I could imagine was her perfect full lips around my cock. Taking my whole length in and licking the cum of me and I knew this was not possible so I tried another way. I wonder why Lorenzo was angry; I mean, he also forced
Russell povLorenzo smirked “Let the game begin”I furrowed my eyebrows and asked, “What do you mean by let the game begin?” I asked.“Can't you see that final arrival would be in our favor?” He asked.I shook my head. If he meant his taking my wife would be in his favor, then I was not interested. It would be an insult to our pack, and it might lead to war.I can order him to reject her, although that was near impossible because he was an Alpha, plus it would be inhuman to order someone to reject his mate.“It would weaken Luca's thirst against us, and we will be in power once again,” Lorenzo implied.I shook my head. “If you think I am going to let Rose go just like that, then you would be joking,” I said without mincing words.Lorenzo's face turned blank. “Why?”I shrugged as I walked back to my seat. “She is my wife; if she goes, the pack would be without a Luna, which is not good for the pack,” I explained.Lorenzo grabbed a chair and sat on the chair “Who told you that the absen
Luca's povWhen I asked Rose what she wanted. I thought she was going to tell me to stab Russell or make him pay or maybe wait till he got his mate but what she told me today surprised me a lot. Not in a bad way. In a good way, I was proud of her.It was really surprising that she had requested his head” she said.A gasp escaped my mouth but I quickly shielded it. It would grow her ego if she found out that she managed to make me.“What?” I asked in a whisper. My hands were on my waist as I walked to her.She stared at me with her blue eyes, and for some stupid reason, the sight of her eyes caused warmth to the bottom of my belly.She opened her mouth again to spill out the formidable word. “I want his head,” she said again.“I want him to suffer for trying to rape me, for trying to kill me or even killing me while you were away. For inflicting injury on me for no reason,” she added, her voice filled with disgust and rage.“But he is your son's father. If we kill him, your son can't l
Rose povFire erupted on my skin as he moved his hands to the other nipple and brushed it a little bit making it harden the more.Moans of pleasure escaped my mouth as he moved his hands to the other one and brushed it for a while before squeezing the other hand.I was wet. God, I wanted his tongue on my skin anywhere but not my mouth. I wanted him to lips my nipple till I cum, but for some reason, he avoided direct contact with my nipples.He just played with them, making me anticipate and this anticipation was driving me crazy.“Luca..” I begged. He looked at me with a devilish grin and continued. He sure as hell knew what he was doing. He finally moved his tongue to my nipple. I heaved a sigh of relief as he made his way towards my bra. He would finally unlock it and give me the pleasure I wanted, but contrary to my expectations.He used his tongue to caress my nipple through my bra. Making my nipple harden the more.Another moan escaped my lips. After a while, he kissed his way b
Luca povI have had a variety of sex with different women. Most of them were good in bed, the others were just lazy and wanted me to do everything.I did not mind. After all, there was love in sharing, and I did not mind sharing my dick.,I never believed in commitment that much until I met Jenny. I was faithful to her in a way. She had my type of desire.We sometimes organized threesomes together with a harlot from the brothel, but with Rose, it was different.It was as if she was made only for me. Yes, there were times in the past when I imagined what our first sex together would be like.But this experience was more than my expectations. It was as if she was wholly made for me.Everything about her. Her smile, her nipple, her pussy, her moans, and, everything fucking thing which she was made up of.We lay peacefully on the bed after the mind-blowing sex. A smile tugged my lips at the thought of making sure she knew who she was.Russell was quite lucky that I had not had sex with h
Luca's POVThe day had finally arrived. The day I had waited for, dreamed of and worked tirelessly to see come to fruition. My wedding day. As I stood at the altar in the grand cathedral, sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows, casting a kaleidoscope of colors onto the marble floor. The air was heavy with the scent of roses and lavender, a symbol of unity for our clans.Guests from both sides filled the pews, their once-hostile gazes now softened by the promise of peace. Today wasn’t just about Rose and me—it was about forging a bond that would unite two warring clans into one.And then, the doors opened, and there she was.Rose. My bride. My queen.She walked down the aisle with a grace that stole my breath. Her gown was exquisite, flowing like liquid light, and her eyes were locked on mine. At that moment, the world narrowed to just the two of us.When she reached me, I took her hands in mine, unable to suppress the smile tugging at my lips. “You’re breathtaking,” I whi
Alina’s POVThe hall was silent, the air heavy with tension as I sat at the head of the long table, my eyes locked on Russell. He stood before us, restrained by the pack sentinels, his once-confident demeanor reduced to a pale, trembling shadow of the man he used to be. He had no more lies to spin, no more manipulations to hide behind.The elders murmured amongst themselves, their voices a low hum in the background. I kept my gaze fixed on Russell, my emotions a whirlwind of anger, regret, and determination. This was justice—not just for Finn, but for Rose, for the pack, and myself.“Russell,” I began, my voice steady and commanding, “your actions have brought nothing but pain and destruction to this pack. You murdered Finn, framed Rose, and deceived me at every turn. Your betrayal runs deep, and for that, you must face the consequences of your actions.”He opened his mouth, perhaps to beg for mercy or spin another excuse, but I raised a hand to silence him. I couldn’t hear another wo
Jenny's POVBianca and I stood just outside Alina’s office door, our ears straining for any hint of what was happening inside. The confrontation we’d witnessed through the small crack in the door had left us both on edge. Russell had tied Alina up and left her helpless, and now we were ready to stop him before he could cause more harm.The door suddenly swung open, and Russell emerged, his expression a mix of panic and determination. He froze for a split second upon seeing us, then scowled.“Where are you off to in such a rush?” I asked, stepping into his path.Bianca crossed her arms, blocking his escape in the other direction.“Out of my way,” Russell growled, his voice low and threatening. “I don’t have time for this.”“Funny,” Bianca said, her tone sharp. “You didn’t seem to have time for anything else when you were tying up Alina a few minutes ago.”Russell’s face darkened, and he took a step forward, clearly ready to force his way through. But before he could make a move, the pa
Luca's POVThe sound of tires crunching gravel outside brought a wave of relief over me. My guys were back, and I had no doubt they’d completed the task. I walked to the window, watching as they stepped out of the van, one of them holding a small, padded case. A sense of accomplishment filled me.I opened the door before they even knocked, motioning for them to come in. The leader of the group, Matteo, handed me the case. “It’s done,” he said simply, his tone firm but respectful.“Good,” I replied, opening the case to inspect the contents. There it was—the gun Russell had so desperately tried to keep hidden. Its weight in my hand felt like the weight of victory.Matteo leaned closer. “What’s next, boss?”I placed the gun carefully on the table and turned to face him and the others. “Now we wait. Russell doesn’t know we’ve got the real weapon. For now, I want you all to lay low. No sudden movements. If Russell catches even a whiff of what we’re up to, he’ll disappear, and we can’t affo
Alina’s POVThe weight of responsibility bore down on me as I walked to my wardrobe and selected a long, formal gown in a deep shade of red. It was the color of power, of justice of finality. Today marked the end for Rose. Today, she would face judgment for her crime.Once dressed, I tied my hair back in a sleek bun and slipped on a pair of black heels. My reflection in the mirror stared back at me, fierce and composed, but inside, I felt a twinge of uncertainty. Shaking it off, I grabbed my phone and left my chambers.The dungeon was damp, the cold air biting against my skin as I walked down the dimly lit corridors. Rose sat in the far corner of her cell, her face pale but defiant. She didn’t look like someone who was about to face her end.“Get up,” I ordered, unlocking the cell door. My voice was clipped and firm.Rose stood slowly, her movements deliberate, as if mocking my authority. “So, it’s today,” she said, her voice calm.I ignored her tone, grabbing her arm and pulling her
Russell's POVThe moon hung high in the sky as I led Luca through the winding path behind my property. The forest was eerily silent, save for the crunch of leaves under our feet. My heart pounded in my chest, but my face betrayed none of my inner turmoil. This was all part of the plan, and I wasn’t about to let Luca suspect a thing.After a few minutes, I stopped abruptly. “It’s here,” I said, pointing to a spot on the ground.Luca stood back, arms crossed, his piercing gaze fixed on me. I ignored him and picked up the shovel I’d brought along, plunging it into the earth. The damp soil gave way easily as I dug, my muscles straining with each movement. Minutes felt like hours as the hole grew deeper until finally, the edge of a metal box came into view.I pulled it out, brushing the dirt off the surface before unlocking it. Inside was a gun—clean, shiny, and deliberately placed. I held it up for Luca to see.“Here it is,” I said, my voice even.Luca’s eyes narrowed as he stepped closer
Russell’s POVThe tension in the air was suffocating as I stormed into my room, slamming the door shut behind me. My mind was spinning, the weight of the picture Luca had sent me pressing heavily on my chest. How had things spiraled so far out of control? I didn’t know what Luca thought he was doing, but whatever it was, it wasn’t going to end well for him.I yanked open my closet, grabbed a crisp shirt, and threw it on, my movements sharp and deliberate. My hands trembled slightly, but I pushed the unease aside. I needed to focus. If Luca wanted to play games, I’d play. But I’d make sure he regretted it.Just as I fastened the last button on my shirt, there was a knock at the door. I froze for a second, letting out a frustrated sigh before opening it. Alina stood there, her arms crossed, her eyes narrowing at me.“And where are you heading off to in such a rush?” she asked, her voice carrying a note of suspicion.“I need to get out for a bit,” I said, keeping my tone neutral. “Clear
Benedicta’s POVI poured Merlin another glass of orange juice as he bit into his toast. His small hands fumbled to balance the slice, and I couldn’t help but smile. These quiet breakfasts with him had become my anchor amidst the storm that had engulfed our lives.“Mom’s taking too long to come back,” Merlin said, his voice tinged with the innocence of a child.I hesitated, setting my cup down. “She’ll be back soon,” I said softly, keeping my tone light. “She just had to travel for something important. But she’s coming back, Merlin. You’ll see her soon.”He nodded reluctantly, his little face pensive as he focused on his plate. Watching him like this made my chest tighten. He deserved none of this chaos, none of the lies or danger that had seeped into our home. I wanted so badly to protect him from all of it, but the secrets we kept were growing heavier by the day.Just as I reached for my coffee, the doorbell rang. My body stiffened instantly. Who could it be this early in the morning
Rose's POV The sound of the dungeon gate creaking open jolted me awake. My eyes snapped toward the iron bars, and I sat up on the cold, damp cot, my heart pounding. The rusted hinges screeched, echoing ominously in the silence of the room. A tall guard stepped in, followed by a maid clutching a tray of food.“Eat,” the maid said curtly, placing the tray on the ground with a loud thud. Her eyes were cold as they met mine. “You’ll need your strength for today. Lady Alina has plans for you.”My stomach twisted at her words, but I didn’t show it. I glared at her instead. “What plans?” I asked sharply.The maid smirked. “You’ll see soon enough,” she said. “After all, killers don’t deserve comfort.”“I didn’t kill anyone!” I shot back, the chains around my wrists clinking as I stood. My voice echoed in the small cell. “So, you better watch your mouth.”The maid laughed bitterly, her voice grating on my nerves. “Save your lies for someone who cares,” she said. “Everyone knows what you did.