CHAPTER THIRTY-SIXZEPHYR'S POV“Hey Theodore, where are you?” “Home. I'm single, remember.”“Lucky you. I'm coming over.” I popped the car door open.“Wait, now!” I heard the sound of the bed creak like someone had sprung from it. “Yes. Put some good morning wine out and dress that couch.”“You are sleeping here too?” His voice had a hint of horror.“What? Are you warming your own bed tonight.” I chuckled, mockingly.He was silent but I could see that deep frown on his face. “Very funny man. I don't finger myself. Moreover, I like my space just fine. I intend to sit in the dark and read with a lamp. You will ruin it.”“Too bad.” I shut the car door and start the engine. The headlights came on, illuminating the road ahead and guiding me as I navigated through the stone bridge over the lake.“Why are you even coming here?” Beds sheets rustled in the background.“I need to get away from Taylor. She is driving me crazy.” I took a moment, exhaling.”I don't have anywhere else to go oth
CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN TAYLOR'S POVI didn't sleep. I tried to but I didn't. I underestimated the power of guilt. What I had said to him was unfair. I made him look like he was some sex-crazed maniac constantly coming after me even though I knew the mate bond was messing with him. Yes, he is a bastard and I want to make him pay but I can't go around accusing him of what he didn't do. I'm not reducing myself to his level.I rolled over on the bed, the shut eye still not coming. I had felt so bad last night that I couldn't sleep until I apologized. The perks of being a well trained kid.I huffed, throwing her pillow at the door in displeasure. My cellphone beeped almost immediately, breaking into my moody silence. I sluggishly glanced at the notification. It was a text from Daisy. My eyes lithe up like Christmas lights. I sprang from bed and rushed the cell. I read the message out loud.“Hey bitch. I'm out of the hospital. Can't believe you haven't come to see me. I guess you are busy g
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT TAYLOR'S POV I drew in a breath and braced myself. It was obvious, I had fucked up. Well on the bright side if I was going to die tonight, I would die beautiful.“Where have you been?” he finally spoke. I smiled hoping he could see the sweet look on my face and spare me though I doubted that because the lights were out and only the glow of the moon gave the room some sort of illumination.“Shopping… with Daisy.”“Do you know what time it is?”“Late. Its late.”He eyed me. His gaze shone in the dark. The couch creeked as he rose. “Do you think this is funny, Taylor? I’m here waiting for you and you are out there doing what you like.”I frowned. I just told him I went shopping. How is that _being out there doing what I like_?“I just went shopping. Bought stuff, got a spa treatment and…” I paused for a second, looking down at my hands. Something was missing… Shopping bags. I slapped my forehead, grumbling “Apparently I forgot what I bought. Great.” I put my hand
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINETAYLOR'S POV I had a plan. I spent all night hatching it. By morning I had perfected it. But before I could get it to work; a guest came to see us. A face I had become familiar with. I opened the door for him. “Good morning Oscala.”“Morning to you too.” He said. His voice was subtle, deep and seemed as though he spoke absentmindedly. He searched my face with his eyes and then he sighed. “May I come in?” “Yes. Please do.” I stepped aside. He strode past, slowly brushing me while he walked.“I suggest you wear a perfume that smells like lilies. It will help a lot.” He whispered.I turned around sharply but he was already seated on the couch. I couldn't ask him what he meant. “You are early.” Zephyr’s voice echoed through the hollow house. It gave me the chills. I carefully found myself a place to stay. A place which was too cramped for Zephyr to even be near. He noticed it immediately when he entered the room. He found himself another position.“I have to return
CHAPTER FORTYTAYLOR'S POVWhen I was younger, I used to sneak out some 18+ rated romance from the library. The writers from the pack's writing society had a lot of those made. One thing I will never forget about the stories was that the female lead always described the male lead’s lips as coated in Honey. I never believed that until Oscala’s mouth pressed against mine.There was almost melted butter softness about it. He was tender, like my lips were glass and he didn't want to dent it. The force he applied on the back of my head so he could hold my lips in place, was careful and gentle. I held my breath, my heart thumping faster and faster.He heard the sound of him inhaling and then he exhaled. It felt like frozen air bursting out on my burning gums. I groaned a little when I felt a piercing pain. ‘It’s just your fangs growing.’ I heard him say. His voice was in my head. ‘Bare with me. Just one more blow and I will stop.’ He took another blow at it and then, his lips left mine.
CHAPTER FORTY-ONEZEPHYR'S POVI watched her until she disappeared in the hallway leading up to her bedroom. I scoffed, going over to pour myself a drink of water. If only Taylor knew how hopeless her efforts were.That night she had me sitting in the dark, wondering where she had been, made me realize I was losing myself. I have power. Taylor quivered at the mention of my name but now she was talking back and fluttering around with her new found wings. An alpha that cannot control his woman, where has that ever been heard of? This mate bond and Zino’s petty feelings were making me a weak wolf. That night I built the stamina to overcome it. She can play any kind of game she wants, it won't get to me. I sat on the stool before the counter and poured myself some cold water. I swirled liquid around in the drinking glass, staring at the water whooshing. Unconsciously my mind flashed back to Taylor standing on those stairs. She was barely footed like she stepped out of a beach. The light
CHAPTER FORTY-TWOALPHA KADEN’S POVI sat comfortably on the navy blue couch on the terrace, legs crossed and sipping homemade hot coffee. I rubbed my temples after each sip, trying to make out why Zephyr would drag me out of my sleep to sit with him at 2am in the morning.“You know, this is one of the sure fire signs of a broken marriage.” “What the fuck is that?” I looked at him, a brow raised. “Are you kidding me son. It's still dark-” I gestured to the moon. “but you here… with me.”He had a blank expression, just staring at me like I wasn't talking. I sighed. Another bad trait he inherited from his mother.“Why are you here so early in the morning?” “I need your advice. I'm losing my manhood to Taylor.”I glanced at him from the corner of my eyes and then chuckled, mockingly. “To be honest, I'm surprised it took her this long.” “You are not helping.”“Ha, that's what you get for waking me up so early in the morning.”“This is serious, Dad.” He said, his tone held no hint of
CHAPTER FORTY-THREEALPHA KADEN'S POVI was gone before Zephyr woke up. I chose the carriage and instructed the driver to use the old roads. I didn't need to draw any attention to myself especially since I would be crossing into another pack uninvited.The ride was going to take a while. Roughly three hours if we made no stops which was impossible so, I lay back, crossed my legs, folded my arms over my chest and closed my eyes. In the somewhat silence of the empty road, my mind drifted to the last night I saw her.FLASHBACK A WEEK BEFORE ZEPHYR'S WEDDING I threw the large windows open so she could see the stars then I joined her on the sheets spread out on the floor. She was in bath robes like me, A complimentary gift of the hotel. She snuggled next to me and placed her head on my shoulder.“This is so beautiful and so close, almost like I can touch it.”“I'm glad you love it.”She looked up, at me. “I don't love it. I love you.”I smiled. “Nice one.” She giggled, grinning and feeli
CHAPTER FORTY-SIXZEPHYR'S POV I raced up the stairway, as fast as I could. The medicines Oscala sent for were surprisingly harder to find than I thought. He was waiting for me when I made it to that top room.“Almost no one had this on sale.” I held up the drugs for him to see.“Nevermind those, we don't need them anymore.”I raised both brows in astonishment. “You are joking right? I had to run half way across town…”.Oscala had already left. I heaved, placing the bag on a table and following him. He led me back to the room Taylor was in. Her eyes were closed but she was twitching.“Whats wrong with her?”“She is in pain.” He said, casually.“Why?!” “Two reasons; one, you didn't think there was need to tell me that Taylor has been exposed to dark magic. The residue is still in her blood. Its rejecting my magic.”While he spoke, he fummled with a device, using it to raise Taylor's lips so I can see her fangs.“What's the second reason?” He stopped for a second, a puzzled look on h
CHAPTER FORTY-FIVETAYLOR’S POVI leaned back on the kitchen sink, a pot of spaghetti boiling away on the gas cooker. I was staring at it but my mind had drifted off to last night. I grinned, unconsciously. Zephyr looked like a kid begging to be laid. Standing by my door, with his robe sagging off his chiseled body. He was a hunk, no doubt. His body riled me up each time. I wanted to touch him the instant I opened the door but I wanted him to beg. That's what my mission was, anyways. I let out a sharp exhale. Oh, how much I loved to look at him on his knees, swearing heaven and earth just so I could touch him. I felt a tingling feeling on my palms. It reminded me of the feel of his skin when I massage his dick. When I get so naughty. I couldn't stop wanting to touch it again. It was exciting. He let him rub against me, was exhilarating. I rolled my eyes and went over to the food, stirring it. I sighed. I never thought that one day I would be considering letting Zephyr bang me. I li
CHAPTER FORTY-FOURERETRIA’S POVSitting across from the second most feared wolf in the entire realm, was surprisingly, nothing special. He was an old geezer with a stiff smile and a crooked look. He didn’t even show that he was entertaining a guest and not a war criminal. I tried to keep the mood light none the lss, for my protection though. He was drawing too much attention.“Why did you ask me to come here? I am a very busy Man.”I raised a brow. “With what exactly? Listen, you came here because you know that if I need something and I’m asking you instead of Kaden, it means I have a lot to offer. Stop playing that innocent game, it’s disgusting.”He cleared his throat and looked away. I grinned, my fangs revealed. I might not so much dislike this meeting after all. “:Let’s cut to the chase. Do you still have excess to Ghosts?”His gaze darted to me sharply. Astonishment riddled his features. “How did you get to know about that? Every wolf swore an oath of secrecy to keep them hid
CHAPTER FORTY-THREEALPHA KADEN'S POVI was gone before Zephyr woke up. I chose the carriage and instructed the driver to use the old roads. I didn't need to draw any attention to myself especially since I would be crossing into another pack uninvited.The ride was going to take a while. Roughly three hours if we made no stops which was impossible so, I lay back, crossed my legs, folded my arms over my chest and closed my eyes. In the somewhat silence of the empty road, my mind drifted to the last night I saw her.FLASHBACK A WEEK BEFORE ZEPHYR'S WEDDING I threw the large windows open so she could see the stars then I joined her on the sheets spread out on the floor. She was in bath robes like me, A complimentary gift of the hotel. She snuggled next to me and placed her head on my shoulder.“This is so beautiful and so close, almost like I can touch it.”“I'm glad you love it.”She looked up, at me. “I don't love it. I love you.”I smiled. “Nice one.” She giggled, grinning and feeli
CHAPTER FORTY-TWOALPHA KADEN’S POVI sat comfortably on the navy blue couch on the terrace, legs crossed and sipping homemade hot coffee. I rubbed my temples after each sip, trying to make out why Zephyr would drag me out of my sleep to sit with him at 2am in the morning.“You know, this is one of the sure fire signs of a broken marriage.” “What the fuck is that?” I looked at him, a brow raised. “Are you kidding me son. It's still dark-” I gestured to the moon. “but you here… with me.”He had a blank expression, just staring at me like I wasn't talking. I sighed. Another bad trait he inherited from his mother.“Why are you here so early in the morning?” “I need your advice. I'm losing my manhood to Taylor.”I glanced at him from the corner of my eyes and then chuckled, mockingly. “To be honest, I'm surprised it took her this long.” “You are not helping.”“Ha, that's what you get for waking me up so early in the morning.”“This is serious, Dad.” He said, his tone held no hint of
CHAPTER FORTY-ONEZEPHYR'S POVI watched her until she disappeared in the hallway leading up to her bedroom. I scoffed, going over to pour myself a drink of water. If only Taylor knew how hopeless her efforts were.That night she had me sitting in the dark, wondering where she had been, made me realize I was losing myself. I have power. Taylor quivered at the mention of my name but now she was talking back and fluttering around with her new found wings. An alpha that cannot control his woman, where has that ever been heard of? This mate bond and Zino’s petty feelings were making me a weak wolf. That night I built the stamina to overcome it. She can play any kind of game she wants, it won't get to me. I sat on the stool before the counter and poured myself some cold water. I swirled liquid around in the drinking glass, staring at the water whooshing. Unconsciously my mind flashed back to Taylor standing on those stairs. She was barely footed like she stepped out of a beach. The light
CHAPTER FORTYTAYLOR'S POVWhen I was younger, I used to sneak out some 18+ rated romance from the library. The writers from the pack's writing society had a lot of those made. One thing I will never forget about the stories was that the female lead always described the male lead’s lips as coated in Honey. I never believed that until Oscala’s mouth pressed against mine.There was almost melted butter softness about it. He was tender, like my lips were glass and he didn't want to dent it. The force he applied on the back of my head so he could hold my lips in place, was careful and gentle. I held my breath, my heart thumping faster and faster.He heard the sound of him inhaling and then he exhaled. It felt like frozen air bursting out on my burning gums. I groaned a little when I felt a piercing pain. ‘It’s just your fangs growing.’ I heard him say. His voice was in my head. ‘Bare with me. Just one more blow and I will stop.’ He took another blow at it and then, his lips left mine.
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINETAYLOR'S POV I had a plan. I spent all night hatching it. By morning I had perfected it. But before I could get it to work; a guest came to see us. A face I had become familiar with. I opened the door for him. “Good morning Oscala.”“Morning to you too.” He said. His voice was subtle, deep and seemed as though he spoke absentmindedly. He searched my face with his eyes and then he sighed. “May I come in?” “Yes. Please do.” I stepped aside. He strode past, slowly brushing me while he walked.“I suggest you wear a perfume that smells like lilies. It will help a lot.” He whispered.I turned around sharply but he was already seated on the couch. I couldn't ask him what he meant. “You are early.” Zephyr’s voice echoed through the hollow house. It gave me the chills. I carefully found myself a place to stay. A place which was too cramped for Zephyr to even be near. He noticed it immediately when he entered the room. He found himself another position.“I have to return
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT TAYLOR'S POV I drew in a breath and braced myself. It was obvious, I had fucked up. Well on the bright side if I was going to die tonight, I would die beautiful.“Where have you been?” he finally spoke. I smiled hoping he could see the sweet look on my face and spare me though I doubted that because the lights were out and only the glow of the moon gave the room some sort of illumination.“Shopping… with Daisy.”“Do you know what time it is?”“Late. Its late.”He eyed me. His gaze shone in the dark. The couch creeked as he rose. “Do you think this is funny, Taylor? I’m here waiting for you and you are out there doing what you like.”I frowned. I just told him I went shopping. How is that _being out there doing what I like_?“I just went shopping. Bought stuff, got a spa treatment and…” I paused for a second, looking down at my hands. Something was missing… Shopping bags. I slapped my forehead, grumbling “Apparently I forgot what I bought. Great.” I put my hand