Dane's POV
I wanted to be buried deep inside her already. Garret's wake up call this morning ruined all plans to have her any sooner than now. Lucian was purring inside me, hungry for our mate as well. Her lips were puffy and swollen from my sucking on them, but she seemed just as eager for me to insert myself into her. Her arousal was thick in the air, only calling me to her further.
I pressed the head of my erection. We were dressed for the most part. Her dress bunched over her hips, only showing me her milky legs and tantalizing center. Feeling how sleek she was, I slowly inserted myself, loving the embrace of her tight walls. The sounds she made only spurred me on further until I was deep inside her warmth.
Her back arched in pleasure as she began to sway her hips over me. My heart felt full with her
Raya’s POVIf I had ever felt beautiful in my life, standing in the same room as this woman made the feeling disappear entirely. She was tall and skinny with beautiful curves, but there wasn’t an inch of weakness to her. Her muscles flexed as she crossed her arms at Garret and narrowed her eyes at him. Whoever she was, it was clear she wasn’t intimidated by anyone. Not only that, she knew she was beautiful and she flaunted it. Her shirt dove between her breast and up over her stomach, meeting in a knot in the center over her abdomen. It revealed her toned abs and her large breasts.“You’re so infuriating.” Garret huffed, clearly realizing he was not going to win.“I never said I wasn’t.” She rolled her eyes, unaffected by Garret’s words. “
Dane’s POVFor some reason, I was really nervous as I paced around my room. Raya was smiling at me, obviously amused. She had never seen me nervous before and I think she found it rather cute. She wore her white robe with silver swirl patterns throughout as I adorned a black one with the same silver pattern. It was as if she were the moon and I the starry night she sat on.Her beauty really knows no bounds. I'm the luckiest man alive to have her as my mate. I really can't wait to truly feel the goddess mate bond tonight. Our bond is already so strong, consuming me whole, but I know it will only intensify after the ceremony. I'm ready for it.“You’re going to do great,” she said, trying to comfort me. Her small hand reached for mine as I wa
Elliot’s POV“Where is she?” I yelled at the lowly wolves around me. As usual Hunter hung back in a corner, silent.“We lost track of her in the woods after she–” Brenda paused, seeming unsure of what she was about to say.“Spit it out!” My patience was low. I wanted Raya found this instant. She is mine, meant to be with me by my side. Her blessing could help this pack more than any of them know. The moon can heal curses and if Raya really is blessed, as the oracle said, then her blessing could help weaken this curse on us all.“She changed, Alpha. Her hair whitened and she began to wield magic. I was pushed back into a tree by the air itself. I am not sure what she is, but her scent changed as well.
Raya’s POV“What do you think? Should we get it?” Dane asked as we looked down at the blue sapphire necklace. It matched Amaya’s eyes so well, I thought it would make a good gift. I missed her already, but I spoke to her when I could.“I think she’d like it.” I nodded.Dane and I had woken up this morning in pure bliss. Granted, my body was hurting all over, but last night was well worth it. It was as if Dane could read my mind and give me exactly what I wanted. Now I understand why Amaya had so many hookups. Sex is amazing!After breakfast, Dane insisted we walk around and get to know the area better before my ceremony tonight. It made sense to me, as we really should know our people better. Everyone was so friendly
Hunter’s POVI watched in horror from atop the wall as the red hooded sorcerers stood in a semi circle in front of our fortress. I knew all too well what sorcerers were capable of. The vampires I once lived with would hire one often. The smell alone is enough to ward you off them. It’s the same smell as a decaying corpse left in the hot sun. I tried not to inhale too deeply, feeling my nose wrinkle at the stench as it was carried in the air.“What do you want?” Elliot yelled down. I know he was scared, feeling it through our bond, but his tone did not give him away. I dare say he sounded even more powerful than usual. It was clear that Callis was on the surface, as he had been for most of our earlier conversation. Callis is becoming increasingly stronger with every passing moon, and I know the day will soon come when I lose my dear
Raya’s POVMy grandfather, Harold, and I spoke for hours in the back of his shop. He closed early on my account, guiding me to the small room he had behind the beaded curtain. He made me promise never to take the necklace off. My father and he had worked very hard on it, and he kept it around just for me. How could I ever take this thing off? He used to be a very powerful wizard alongside my father, but he inadvertently lost his magic. He tried using forbidden magic, causing the gods to take it away as a consequence. Apparently, he is still able to detect magic in objects as well as people, and can still be affected by magical items. He just can’t cast spells or use magic himself. I felt great sympathy for him when he shared his story. I wished I could give it back. Heck, I even tried. He laughed, telling me I don’t have that kind of power. Eventually, I knew I needed to go and prepare for my ceremony, but I didn’t want to leave his side.“Go, Raya. I’ll
Harold’s POV“I finally found her, son, and she’s just as beautiful as her mother was,” I told Orion, as I stared at the picture in my small altar. His ashes were infused into the amber suspended in a crystal like state, shimmering inside like the stars in the night sky. My time with him was cut short, and so too was my time with Raya. There is nothing in this world that prepares you for the loss of your child. Although having Raya again has brought me some semblance of solace.I am very proud of my granddaughter and everything she has had to overcome. She grew up knowing nothing about herself or her parents. My heart still breaks for her when I imagine the hurt she must have felt when no one seemed to want her. I’ve always wanted her. If I hadn’t been so foolish as to think I could bring Orion back, I could have used m
Hunter’s POV“Elliot, this is madness. You can’t do this!” I yelled at him as I followed him back inside from the outrageous speech he gave the pack. Not only had he lied, but he knowingly was willing to sacrifice pack members' lives for this fight. The Elliot I once knew would have died fighting off the sorcerers rather than working for them. This is it– the moment I no longer blindly follow Elliot. "Think this through, brother, or you'll lose more than just a few lives."His growl, in response, pushed Kiaro back inside me, causing him to submit to the Alpha waves. "I didn't ask for your opinion. It's been a long time since you've called me brother, brother," he spat the word as if it were some sort of filth. "Either fall in line or become my enemy." Halted in my steps, I allowed him to wall ahead without me. His mood was sour and his mind was set. There would be no getting out of this fight. The question I have to ask myself now is whose side do I want