Seek

KIA’S POV

I took long strides, exhaustion seeping through my bones. All I want to do is to slump into my plush cushion, soft and inviting. My wolf perked up, suggesting we seek comfort in the arms of our mate. 

He has not shut up about last night’s experience, and he wants to spend time with her wolf. 

“ I can’t let that happen,” I thought to myself. 

This could be one of the despicable tricks of the elders. 

“ Yes, that’s it. She’s a breeder, and she should be treated as one,” I muttered to myself as I climbed the stairs. 

I could hear movements in the office, and I hastened my steps, but I was brought to a halt by the loud shattering sound from the office. I rushed and opened the door and was surprised to see two frightened blue eyes staring back at me, mouth wide open with trembling lips. 

She reeked of fear, and I just wanted to comfort her that minute. 

“I thought I told you to stay in your room and rest today.” My eyes darted across the mess surrounding her, and anger and fury rippled through my aching bones. 

“What the hell did you do?” I roared. The only thing I had left of my mother was my precious vase.  

If looks could kill, she’d be lying in cold blood. My wolf tried to calm me down, but I wasn’t having it. 

“Please…” she choked inaudibly. I gawked at her, waiting for a reasonable response before punishing her accordingly, but Amber spoke up, joining the scene. 

“ she did it! She was trying to steal the vase but accidentally dropped it to the ground.”

I couldn’t believe my ears; my estranged mate wasn’t only a breeder and a thief. 

Could things get any worse? I was going to punish her. 

I would make her pay for this. No one can steal from me. I was the ruthless alpha. 

“I’m sorry; please do not kill me,” she said amidst sobs. 

Her trembling lips reminded me of how soft those lips are. Other events from last night crept into my mind. I enjoyed every bit of me; she had begged me to take her, and I did. 

Our bodies morphed together perfectly. Even my wolf was satisfied. The pleasure was so great that I couldn’t resist claiming her. I wasn’t thinking. 

Her moans and pleas were killing. It was her first. I noticed she was in heat for the first time, and that alone made me want to pleasure her and worship her body. 

“You would be greatly punished for your clumsiness, you cheap thief,” Amber’s loud voice jolted me out of my thoughts. 

I was having a hard on seeing her on her knees. I wanted to punish her so badly in my devilish ways. I regained my composure, and I wanted nothing more than to dismiss them both and rest in my room. 

It would be best if Amber punished her instead; I wasn’t sure I could control myself left alone in a room with this woman. I ordered for the mess to be cleared and the appropriate punishment to be given her. 

My wolf stirred in disapproval; he wanted to be by our mate, but I couldn’t allow that.

I stormed out of the office and went straight for a cold shower. I needed to calm my nerves. Whatever games the elders play, they win, but I wouldn’t allow them to win for too long. 

I don’t need any distractions with the news of dead wolves being found around the pack borders daily. Someone or something was killing the wolves, and we needed to get to the root of the matter as soon as possible. I have instructed my Gemma to gather as much information as possible before other packs think we now kill wolves during hunt games.

I needed to address the letters sent from the neighboring packs who we have alliances with. We ran short of supplies and needed to make a new trade soon. 

Everything has to be in order. 

I have worked tirelessly, day and night, to get my pack to be where we are today, and I refuse to allow distractions now. I had many rivals and enemies, but they have all been unable to get to me; it’s why they call me “VIPER. “ I would go to any length for power and to keep my safe.

I heard muffled sobs outside my room, and I knew who it was. I could smell her from a distance. I guess our little thief has been dealt with. The elders could have done better than to bring in a thief to lure me. 

They expected an heir from me, but my mate had already rejected me, and other females maintained a good distance. Nobody wanted to dine with the devil. I brushed off the thought of my mate from my mind. 

I couldn’t let it get to me. I had already mourned her because, to me, she was as good as dead.

“We have a lead Alpha,” my Gemma said on the other end, and I just wanted to end this as fast as possible. “ I will join you in the next fifteen minutes,” I told him and hung up.

 I walked hurriedly because I didn’t want to keep them waiting in the meeting room. I saw a figure limping across the other side of the walls. It was her, Our little thief. 

Amber must have outdone herself with this punishment because she didn’t look good. 

I would have punished her publicly in front of the whole pack because stealing isn’t an offense we take lightly in the pack, but I didn’t, and I don’t know why. 

I made a mental note to ask her to tell Beta to prepare her for the night. I could use a release to calm my nerves.

The meeting had ended. 

Two wolves were found dropping off dead wolves at the pack borders this morning, and they’re suspected to be from one of our rival packs. 

Only one was caught, and he has been locked in the dungeons. He would be questioned as soon as I ordered it.

 I slumped in my cushion. I still had documents to attend to and calls to make before returning to the quarters to calm my nerves. My wolf stirred happily in anticipation for tonight. 

Once we get words out of our prisoner and it’s all settled, I can begin findings on my breeder.

I got out of the shower naked, and as I scanned the room for my towel, I caught sight of the shaky frame kneeling beside the bed. She looked away immediately and fixed her gaze on the ground. 

“ Look at me”, I ordered. 

She began apologizing about the vase, and my fist clenched. I didn’t want to remember that now. 

“ You would speak only when I ask you to,” I said harshly. 

She nodded hastily in fear. 

Satisfied with her reaction, I let my eyes roam her body, and I caught sight of her back. 

She had open wounds almost everywhere in her back area. They would leave scars forever. My wolf was angry. He blamed me for this.

“ Turn around, let me see you,” I ordered. She was in pain, and before I knew it, I was tending to her wounds. 

She stared at me blankly. She didn’t understand what was going on. I didn’t, too, but I couldn’t hear the sight. She tensed as I applied the balm to her wounds, but as I softly massaged her, she relaxed under my touch. 

I wanted to protect her. I wanted to punish her. I don’t know how I could feel this simultaneously, but it was how I felt. 

Whatever I had planned for the night would have to wait. I massaged her body, peppering kisses alongside her soft skin.

Everywhere was silent. The only sound was her soft snores. 

She slept in my arms. 

This shouldn’t be happening. I have to start my findings as soon as possible.

My phone rang, and I cursed. It was my Gemma. 

This better be serious because I told them I didn’t want to be disturbed. 

“Sir, I think you must hear this yourself,” he said hurriedly. It had to be serious then and had to be treated urgently. 

I looked at her, pulled the covers over her, and left for the questioning room.