CHAPTER THIRTEEN TAYLOR’S POV SOME HOURS LATERThe Lamborghini truck wheeled into the pack bridal store. Quite like all small packs, everyone got their things in one place and from one kindred.Daisy’s family, the Fangs, owned this store. So she was already outside waiting for us. She chose peach with silver sequins and flappers on her feet. Yeah, it wasn't the best match but she did that whenever she wanted to tell someone they weren't welcomed. Zephyr felt the full weight of it, especially with her creepy bright smile.Unlike me, he couldn't touch the daughter of the Chief of the council of wolves. Immediately I hopped out of the car, I glued to her. Zephyr walked in front while we whispered behind him. “How are you still here?” She asked. “You better not have turned down…”“I didn't. Landel Ashwood stood me up.”“Oh.” Pity spread across her face. “If you see him, tell him to never appear in my face again.”“I will if I see him. To be honest, he has been nowhere to be found sinc
CHAPTER FOURTEEN ZEPHYR’S POV It was like I melted into something I couldn't recognize when she said. “I own you.”Now, I had her back against the giant golden brown doors of the fitting room, breathing down her neck. My hands crawling up those fine fair legs of hers. My heart palpitated, the adrenaline rush igniting sensations that I never knew were buried inside me. I wanted her, to taste every inch of this woman pressed against me. I needed to.She gasped as I squeezed her thighs. Her hands above her head, pinned to the door. I stuck out my tongue, letting it glide down her neck while I listened to her moan. “Zephyr…” she called out in an exotic breath. Exciting me with the way my name rolled out of her mouth. Making me want those lips too.“Mhmm.” I mumbled, kissing her cheek.“We… I don't want this.” Her voice was a soft whisper, choked by her seductive gasps.My lips drew close to her ear and I said to her. “Shush now. What else could you possibly want.” Her fingers gripped
CHAPTER FIFTEEN ZEPHYR'S POV Theodore wheeled the Ford as far down the pathway as far as he could until ahead was a clutter of vines and thick grass, covering the rest of the way. He parked the car and we got down. I took off my shades and took a deep breath. There were two roads that lead to the priestess. This path that extended to miles and miles of overgrowth which was too knit and twisted to rip apart unless maybe you would gladly weed it for a year. Then there was the second road only the royal family knew. Well, only the royal family could get through.I shut my eyes and chanted a mantra squatting down slowly until the tip of my finger touched the dirt path. The ground rumbled beneath us immediately. Birds fluttering off from the bushes and little creatures running way. Then it stopped as abruptly as it started. I straightened up and extended my hand to Theodore. “Take it. We can cross now.”He held onto me, we walked one careful step at a time through the thin mirror Por
CHAPTER SIXTEENTAYLOR’S POVFEW HOURS AGO“Come on Taylor, don’t do this, tell me what happened in there, I beg you.” Daisy was distraught, following me around in her up stair balcony in the private room she had her father attach to the Store.“Jezz Daisy, I already said I will not help you. I’m not opening up about what went down in that room.”“Come on, it can’t be that big of a deal. Pleeeeese, I want to know so badly.” She grabbed the hem of my dress as I tried to run.“I can’t you little weasel. Let go.” I yanked on the dress; surprisingly the pull dragged her right off her feet. She slumped, face down on the floor. The force messed with my balance. I slipped, lost footing and landed on my bottom.“Aaaaaw!!!!!” I screamed. Daisy burst out, laughing with difficulty. A hand on her side. I kicked her face, she dodged it, laughing some more. The young body guard by the door held up his face hiding a grin. We looked like little pups in a playground.It took a while before we wobbled
CHAPTER SEVENTEENZEPHYR’S POV‘Zephyr, save me. Zephyr. Zephyr.’“Taylor!” I sprung from bed, a sharp pain piercing my head instantly. I groaned. Holding my head down and staying still. Droplets of water trickled down my chest and wet the waist of my inner wear. I tried to breathe through my mouth and slow my thumping heart. “Zephyr, are you awake?” Theodore’s voice cut through the silence. I heard his strides on the floor boards.“Dude, you are covered in cold sweat.” He turned the fan on, putting it up to full blast.“Taylor. Taylor . She is… why is she…” my speech kept breaking off with the heavy gasps. “She is not here. Taylor never came here.”“I know.” I said amidst a pained squint. “She is in trouble. She is hurt.” I leaned forward but I couldn’t get myself off the bed“What? Wait… hold on a second. Calm down. How did you know that?” Theo held me, pushing me gently back to the bed. He had that, ‘Buddy, are you losing it?’ look on his face.“No, you don’t get it. She is b
CHAPTER EIGHTEENTAYLOR’S POVHave you ever felt like a Popsicle before? Like you are melting away? Well, me neither until I woke up in that white room full of light. The world was blinking and It felt woozy like I kept falling asleep and waking up again. Faintly, I remember what I did then. I must have figured out a way out of the room because people were mouthing voiceless words at me when I walked down this place that looked like an aisle. Some grabbed me, I fought them and I think I did more than that. Then I remember getting tied to the bed. I didn’t fall asleep immediately probably because I developed a weird craving for banana flavored Popsicle. Eventually, the sedatives kicked in and I slipped into a dream. When I woke up again, I felt more solid. I rolled my eyes around the white room and then to the door. Someone was standing there with a cold look on his face, staring down at his cell phone. A grim settled on my lips. I may be light headed and short of memories but I kn
CHAPTER NINETEEN TAYLOR’S POV“That's not possible.” Father cut in immediately. The alpha stood up from his seat. Zephyr adjusted, clearing his throat and avoiding my gaze. I looked at him, at my father, at my mother. Something was terribly wrong here and I was in the dark about it. “Wha… wha… what's going on? Did I say something wrong?” My eyes darted back to mother, they glittered from the tears. My face was sullen and my gaze begged for an interpretation to soothe my fears.“Baby, it's not what you said. It's what you didn't say?” She gave me a gentle rub on the back, I shoved her hand off immediately “No. No, I want to know what's happening. Why am I talking funny? Why are my memories telling me crap? Please somebody explain.” I caught hold of Zephyr's gaze and I held it in a glare. Demanding for answers with my lips sealed. He sucked in a breath and said. “Daisy is in the other room right now. She is bruised up and beaten badly. We found her where we found you.”“Which means
CHAPTER TWENTYZEPHYR'S POV “Hold still man, I have to fit you into this…. thing.” Theodore whined, pulling hard on the blue plain polyester pants I was wearing for the wedding.“I think you should stop, it's not elastic, it will rip apart if I dare to stand up.”“Well, it wasn't me who picked a size too small.” He snapped at me, literally. I rolled my eyes.“Cut me some slack. I always wear this particular size as of this year. How am I supposed to know it's too small for me now.” Theodore paused, let go of my hand and walked around so he could get a good look at my face or I would get a good look of the pissed off grin on his lips.“When was the last time you bought anything you wear, Huh? Buddy that knows his size as of this year.”I smiled sheepishly. He huffed in exhaustion and walked off. “Wait buddy where are you going?” I sprang from my seat. The shirt tore instantly. Theodore turned to look at me, he waved his head and muttered. “You are hopeless, man.”“I know that's why I
CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHTTAYLOR'S POV I took a little step closer so I could hear them clearer. Zephyr seemed to have moved away a little because his voice was faint. That however, did not stop me from hearing the last thing he said.“It's… it's about the bond. I'm fighting to keep calm and I'm losing.”I breathed, shutting my eyes for a moment. Damn, so he still feels that way. “You want to mate with her.” Alpha Kaden asked him.“No… I mean yes but that is not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about the one year rule. Everytime I touch her and she lets me, I feel like we aren’t doing it because we want to or because we desire each other. I feel like it's just a way we satisfy the need to mate. A way we survive in this relationship till the year ends.”He stopped for a moment. I peeped at him. He was staring at his glass like it was emptiness. Then he sighed. “I sometimes think about us when the year ends. Whenever I do, I can't help but feel a hard ache in my chest and that remind
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVENZEPHYR'S POV “Taylor, can you go upstairs and get some books in the library?” “Okay.” She replied, hurrying off. I walked to Dad and took a seat beside him. He was still beaming.“Can you please close your mouth?” I muttered, massaging my temples in frustration.“I can't. I just can't. Do you know how happy I am to see what I saw?”he asked me in a time that seemed like he was about to break into tearful joy.“We are not…. A thing yet.” I emphasized, shyly. “I don't care. This is amazing as it is. I mean, it's not everyday you get to see real life porn.”I frowned, darting a dark gaze at him. “What?” “Relax boy.” He patted my shoulder heavily. “An old wolf like me needs a little entertainment every now and then.”“I'm pretty sure this old wolf did not come here because he wanted to let her turned on watching his son and his wife.”“Ah, as sad as it may seem, it's true.” He placed his hand back on the table and stared at the wine a little, as if lost in thought
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIXZEPHYR’S POV “Taylor, don't joke about this.” I said, keeping our eyes locked. Whenever she lied, her gaze gave her away. I was looking for that gaze. I couldn't find it.“Come on. Don't tell me you are scared?”I bit back a laugh. “Please.” I took a step, climbing into the shower. I whispered into her ear. “Don't make me gag.”She grinned.I gripped the hem of her shirt and pulled it over her head, tossing it to the floor. “Top first huh. Daring.” She mouthed, coquettishly. Biting her lip.“I like to work my way down.” I licked her ear and she purred just the way I liked. She roused me with just that. Excitement ignited inside me. She had worn a strapless bra with those hook and eye closures that I loved. They were so easy to clip open. Taylor rested her body on me, allowing me to unhook the brassier while she turned the shower on. Little drizzles of cold water rolled down my skin and hers. I slipped the brassier off and threw it out of the bathroom. Her warm
CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVETAYLOR'S POV I heard a growl outside. A very loud one. It startled me. I slipped out of my room and hurried downstairs to see. I heard Lana screaming immediately I ran out of the house. She was been pursued by an angry half-shifted Zephyr. Well more like he was walking towards her while she was running. I had never seen Lana so scared in my entire life. She couldn't even remember to transform. She just flew through the bridge and into the woods, most likely heading towards her car. I held my breath, trying not to laugh but I just couldn't. I was tempted to go back inside and grab my phone. I had to take a pic of this. But I gave up on the idea, choosing to just continue laughing instead. It serves her right. No one messes with Taylor.I turned around and went back inside. Zino deserves a reward for doing what that punk Zephyr couldn't. I took the food out and warmed it up. By the time Zephyr had returned, I was serving.He was still in his underwear. He looked
CHAPTER SEVENTY-FOURZEPHYR'S POVThe night turned out terrible and the morning wasn't any better. I had a throbbing head ache and I odd craving for Lana. To be honest, I couldn't explain why I began to want her so badly after I woke up in her arms that day.Everything Taylor said last night, got me feeling bad but my head was full of Lana and I couldn't think. I was beginning to hate it because I felt like she controlled me and that wasn't possible. If anyone controls anything, it's me.I heaved, sitting up in bed, the sheets slipping down my abs and clustering inbettwen my legs. I thought about just staying in bed for the rest to the day. There wasn't much in the palace Theodore couldn't handle but something changed my mind. A smell to be precise. I wraft right into the room and with so much audacity, pulled me right out of bed. I followed the scent like a dog. Stomping down the stairs in bid to find where it was coming from. At last I ended up in the kitchen. The sight that graced
CHAPTER SEVENTY-THREETAYLOR’S POVI had not seen Zephyr this upset in a while. I leaned on the railing like a doll, watching her next move. She looked up to me and the n her countenance turned into a very sad one.“Taylor, are you just going to stand there? Tell him you gave this to me?”My smirk disappeared immediately. Zephyr looks at me. I boned, making sure he didn’t see anything in my features that would compel suspicion. “Oh seriously Lana, come on how do you expect him to believe that? Last time I checked you are the chick lurking around the house with him. When did I have the time to give it to you when I’m stuffed in my room? If you are going to lie, tell a good one.” I hissed. Zephyr turned to him bitch for an explanation. At this point, I expected her to break act but she kept her head high and remained adamant.“Taylor, i know you are not okay with our love but trying to frame me is petty. I just came here. How am i supposed to find the place this book comes from?”I ro
CHAPTER SEVENTY-THREETAYLOR'S POV After hearing the story I just couldn't help but feel really happy for them. Unlike me and Zephyr, they were having a lovely time together and I could see it in the way she looked at him while she told their tale. I offered to take the couch for the night. They refused of course but I didn't care that they did. Obviously Theodore did not sneak up to her house dressed the way he did and wearing the perfume he was, just for fun. I wouldn't get it the way of whatever they had planned.A few hours later, I regretted that. I had to plug my ears and listen to music all night but even with the bass blazing high I could still hear faint sounds of Daisy moaning and the bed rocking hard. Lucky them.I left before the day broke. Lana would definitely want to be in that house as early as ever and so I had best her to it. It was bright and shining when I returned. I had a key so I let myself in. I went upstairs immediately, strolling quietly down to the study.
CHAPTER SEVENTY TWO DAISY’S POV I turned to Taylor, who was seated back on my couch, Theodore hanging by the door like his mother caught him stealing meat. I cleared my throat and started my explanation.“I’m mated to Theodore. I found out a while after you and Zephyr got married. But I didn't want It. I went to see Oscala and I throwes Tantrums. Lucky for me I wasn't as important as you so I was told I could get a second chance mate but when was uncertain. So long as I didn't nate with Theodore I would be fine. He found out about it too and I told him straight up that I didn't want him. It was all mixed feelings and awkward silences after that. Until one night.”Taylor raised a brow. “Night?”“Just listen.” (FLASHBACK TO THE NIGHT AFTER TAYLOR CAME TO SLEEP OVER AT HER PLACE BECAUSE OF THE INCIDENT IN THE CAR WITH ZEPHYR)I knocked at his door and then folded my arms akimbo. My silver purse hanging off a chain on my shoulder. I had chosen a black over white net socks. Perfect bat
CHAPTER SEVENTY-ONE TAYLOR’S POV “What have you got for me?” I pressed my ass on the couch in her parlor, crossing my legs.“A boat load of stuff. Wait for me.” she exited the room.and returned a moment later with a big suitcase. I helped her place it on the glass table at the center of the parlor and she unzipped it. “This is my mother's special works of art. Father once had a mistress that mother could not get ride of, at first. She was his faithed mate but mother was father’s chosen mate. So mother spent days inventing these. She went from keep he away to chasing her off completely.”She graced the objects in the suitcase gently almost like she was caressing it. She seemed rather proud of them.“You need the chaser I believe which means you will have to use some of these.” She pulled out many things. Lingeries, Ropes, sprays, even concoctions. When my eyes inspected all of it, I knew I had to cut her short.“Hold on a sec. All this stuff is for sex.”“Yeah of course it is. You h