CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR**Rene's breaths comes out in slow laboured pants; he lies weakly and defeated, his throat scratched by Lyrien's forceful fingers. It takes a while for his body to stop fidgeting, and his loud sobs gradually subside into low whimpers. His anal hole and sensitive tissues are still stretched by Lyrien's extremely engorged cock, which is throbbing inside of him.For a brief moment, their gazes clash and hold until Rene is forced to look away, his body conditioned by nature to understand their dynamic. He has no choice but to be submissive to this dominant Alpha, who is more brutal and possesses more power than him. He will never be able to escape.Lyrien exhales raggedly; his eyes a dark pit of crazed lust, he never wants to pull out his cock; Rene's warm body envelopes him stealthily like a second skin. He only regrets not having done this sooner, instead of driving himself to madness. He is far from satisfied, and his intense eyes are transfixed on his newly c
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE**With a sadistic addiction, Lyrien continues to toy with his prey, secreting steady doses of his testosterone until Rene suddenly clasps his broad muscular shoulders, his nails digging into Lyrien's flesh deliciously. "Please, enough!" Rene cries, his chest rising and falling in rapid succession and his body becoming slick with sweat.Lyrien smirks in victory to see his omegas arousal, his small nipples are erect and painfully red from the blood that pumps through it.The intense smell of Lyrien's rain forest musky smell continues to sizzle in the air, the brutal toxicity fogging Rene's senses, like pure acid corroding his body until he is crying and apologizing loudly. "Poor boy, you're so wet right now, you must be craving to get pregnant again!" Lyrien's taunts earn a mewl from Rene at the feel of his own cock being so hard that the head is now a purplish, bluish colour and the veins from his penis pulsating and popping. He begins to grind against the brut
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX ** He cannot do it. A coward who cannot even grant himself freedom is what he is. His hand reaches to touch his abdomen and he feels something fluttering in his heart. Perhaps, this is what is holding him back? He feels a strong repulsion to harm himself, almost as though the child is fighting to save itself. His body is trembling as he sobs even more. He's such a bad parent already, causing his mother's death, and now he's going to harm this innocent life too?The tent flaps open, and his head snaps to see Kai walk inside. "I found your friend..." Kai's eyes slowly lower to the scissors in Rene's hands and sparkle with panic. "What are you doing?!" Kai flings the weapon from Rene's hand in the next moment, and it clatters to the floor with a metallic clang. "You shouldn't hurt yourself," Kai's voice is soft as he covers Rene's body with thick, warm fur and makes him sit on the mattress. Rene says nothing when Kai tears out a piece of cloth to bandage hi
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN**Lyrien attention is buried in the maps and documents that he has ignored for far too long, thinking of ways to strengthen their defences when Kai enters. "You can't continue to cage him from going outside, even the baby needs some fresh air!" Keeping Rene inside is for his own good and safety, Lyrien doubts that Rene will be welcoming to all the current changes in his home.He gives Kai a dismissive look, but Kai doesn't move from his spot, his eyes glowering daggers at Lyrien. " Since you've chosen to accept him, can you treat him better? Do you even understand what he is going through? He's recently lost his mother, and even this morning, he even tried to__to__," Kai halts, blinking rapidly as he realizes he has nearly exposed Rene. He curses himself silently for he tends to ramble uncontrollably whenever he is upset."Tried to do what?"Kai flinches slightly when Lyrien instantly straightens up to his full height, his attention no longer on the document
CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT**Rene barely recognizes him; he has to do a double take, and it's hard for him to keep standing when the strength is sucked out of him.Eren is surrounded by a cluster of Dahome warriors, his bloodied body jerking from the force of two warriors thrusting into him at once. A large group of other males stand by, cheering as though this is some sort of sport. Another male steps forward—undoing his breeches as he did so, he silences Eren's painful screams by grabbing a fistful of Eren's hair and yanking Eren's head back until his neck is arched and he shoves the entire length of his meaty cock into Eren's throat. Rene looks away, unable to bear the sight of the savages rutting, his stomach is revolting with dread and nausea.Eren is an Alpha, and getting humiliated and used like filth by this crowd of barbarians, which includes even Betas. "Keep looking!" Lyrien orders, grasping Rene's jaw and turning his head towards the public display. Rene grows even more te
CHAPTER TWENTY NINE**"What are you asking me?" Kai can barely keep the surprise from his voice as he stares at Rene who looks every bit serious. "I want him to keep me," Rene's voice trembles as he draws his knees closer to his chin. "I don't want to end up like Eren..." Since ancient times, it has always been normal for the weak to bend to the will of the powerful, clinging desperately for survival. Is it so wrong if he tries to do the same thing? Kai's lips tighten grimly; it's all Lyrien's fault; what was he thinking making Rene watch that horrid sight? Now, the poor boy looks haunted and tortured beyond helpKai feels so sorry for Rene, but his observant gaze also catches the sudden hardness in Rene's eyes, a glint of willfulness that has not been there before, Kai simply wonders if something else has occurred to bring about this swift change. Rene's fingers clutches his stomach, the warmth pulsating into his palms, spreading like roots into his soul.It isn't just about n
CHAPTER THIRTY**Their gazes clash and holds, and Rene feels like a lump of bones as he approaches tentatively. His body quivers when he is standing before the brute; both are naked, and Lyrien towers over him greatly with his huge size. "What are you doing?" Lyrien growls, his eyes searing with suspicion, unused to seeing this boldened side of Rene.Never would he have thought that Rene would take up the offer. His alpha instincts are roaring to the surface when he spots the Beta now watching Rene with unhidden interest, humming his approval at the omega who wants to join them.Lyrien wants to pluck out the Beta's eyes, Rene's body should be for him alone. No one should see his nakedness but him!Jealousy and a murderous rage at Rene for teasing him so bravely threaten to rip a fierce growl from Lyrien's throat.He is still confused about what his omega is possibly up to when Rene reaches out a shaky hand and starts to caress his hard abdominal region, just as he has seen the Be
CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE**Rene's heart flutters rapidly when the Beta touches his neck, and shame pierces him like daggers when the Beta urges him to take Lyrien's cock again whilst whispering almost sweet words of encouragement.Rene's entire body burns until he turns a deep shade of red, and yet he opens his mouth wider, afraid of disappointing Lyrien and upsetting him again. . .He takes more than half of it, the silky head of Lyrien's cock hitting the back of his throat, the Beta massages Rene's throat soothingly when he gags. "You are almost there,"Rene wants to please, and to let this brute acknowledge that he is pleasing him but when he looks up, Lyrien's expression is hard and utmost terrifying, his eyes are like the dark grey clouds on a stormy day. Only more intense. More scarier. Rene's heart thuds faster even though he realizes that Lyrien isn't staring at him, the cold expression is focused on the Beta. Relief hits him and at the same time he ponders what the Beta has do
CHAPTER FORTY-THREE**It is naturally impossible to dissolve a mate's bond. . . Javier is bluffing, Rene knows it. "I currently have this trial going on; if it's successful, Rene, even an omega can become stronger, surely not like an Alpha, but there will suddenly be an improvement. I'm thinking that this may also work with weakening your bond, so even if Lyrien gets hurt, you will be fine."A sick feeling twists in Rene's stomach, his mind racing with the implication of Javier's words. Those omegas trapped outside. . ."You're using them for trials? They are people, not animals! How can you do this?" Rene demands, his voice trembling from anger.Those young males are separated from their clans, and most of them even look underaged; they can be no more than fifteen or sixteen winters at most.Javier's unbothered expression doesn't change, "Most of our warriors are dead, If I'm going to defeat the Dahomes, I need to build up an army quickly. . . " Javier halts, seeing Rene's deva
CHAPTER FORTY TWO**Lyrien has never been so impatient to the point of insanity, he is enraged to the core, fear that he may already be too late clawing his insides, his tensed muscles threatening to explode. "It's you, you must know something, where did you take Rene?"Yara pales at Kai's accusation, faltering at Lyrien's ominous gaze that suddenly flashes at her. "Don't be absurd, you're close to him but don't charge me for something I didn't do!" She fires defensively, "You already threatened him before; you are jealous of his child. Is this why you hurt him?" Yara's face turns to ash when Lyrien approaches deliberately, his steps threatening. "Do you have something to do with this?!" Lyrien's voice booms, spreading an unnerving chill to everyone present. "No, I don't know anything about this. You k-know how that. . . I'd never go against you," Yara stammers in fear, but Lyrien is already beyond listening, anxiety thickening his senses as his cold words slash the air slowly
CHAPTER FORTY ONE**Lyrien feels something isn't right the moment he rode into his village. A full, desolate feeling suffocates his chest and a clawing sensation of loss that he cannot describe. A terrible feeling pools in his stomach. Lyrien rushes inside the hut that his mate is meant to be resting in."Rene!" He growls out the name, but there is no use; the emptiness of the room greets his gaze. His mate isn't there. Rene is gone!Lyrien whips around, fury reflecting in his eyes. He disobeyed him!His little mate ran off as soon as he left!Lyrien feels a dreadful gut clenching sensation, Just how long has Rene been planning this escape?Since the beginning?He has been a fool to let his guard down and trust Rene!Lyrien's narrow gaze ignites like heated coal, shrouding with suspicion as he spots the fur coat on the floor of their hut.His lips twist in realization when he sees the shattered cup. . . The basin of water that has been knocked off. All signs of a struggle. The
CHAPTER FORTY**TWO AND HALF MONTHS LATERThe scent of cracking wood burning and roasted meat sizzles in the air. The night is loud with laughter and roars of warriors as they drink deeply from their thick animal hide containing ale and wine.The task of rebuilding the ruins of the land that once belonged to the Akleri has been completed. "Smaller clans are being wiped out, and more omegas are reported to be missing; the killings paused when you went to investigate, and now that you are back, the cult seems to have found their courage again. . . " Lyrien pauses when he notices that his cousin doesn't seem to be paying attention. "You seem to find something over there more interesting, cousin,” Lyrien comments, noticing Haesir's deep scowl, an amused smirk plays along his lips as he follows Haesir's gaze. It doesn't take long for Lyrien to find what Haesir is focusing on so intently and what has him so tense. Lyrien's eyes crinkle with a smile when he locates his own mate too, th
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE**Rene convulses from Lyrien's threats. . . Promise, his ear barely registering the sound of belt unbuckling until he feels Lyrien's heavy meat nestling against his entrance, an inch of it slipping inside. He knows better than to fight Lyrien when he wants something—not that he will care anyway—but in this case, something is different.Rene doesn’t feel the usual pain when Lyrien's cock slowly pushes into him against his will. He does enter without asking, yes, but he is almost being . . . gentle. The sharp burn of Lyrien's usually rough treatment is absent today and instead of pain, Rene feels a different sensation, a full sensation that tingles his sensitive spot with pleasure when Lyrien buries his entire length. "When I take you, you will look at me,” Lyrien commands huskily. He exhales roughly when Rene's hazel eyes lift to his obediently before slanting then downward to look at their joining. Lyrien cups Rene's throat, his thumb brushing over Rene's fu
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT**"What exactly do you want from me?" Rene chokes out in despair, confusion in his glassy gaze as he stares warily at Lyrien's massive form which is giving off a sudden different aura that he cannot distinguish. Lyrien's piercing gaze consumes all of Rene, and at this moment, he feels no hate towards his omega, just a burning need that threatens to shatter him from within. Without warning, he hauls Rene into his strong arms and crushes him possessively to his chest. Rene gasps when Lyrien grabs a fistful of his golden strands and angles his head.Lyrien's gaze slants to Rene's lips which have swelled from clenching onto it too tightly, a low sound of need hisses from Lyrien just before he gave Rene a hungry kiss. A kiss that knocks both their breath away. Rene stiffens, his eyes wide in surprise. This isn't the first time that Lyrien has kissed him, yet it feels so. . . different. Lyrien pulls back and stares into Rene's eyes intently, and Rene feels his he
CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN **Loud male voices wake Rene from the dreamless slumber; it had been difficult for him to fall asleep last night, too overwhelmed with the sadness that he hadn't been able to see Soral one last time and say goodbye. The noises outside grow louder, and Rene gets up from the bed; there seems to be a heated argument going on. The cool morning fresh air hits his face as he walks out of the tent, curiously locating the source of the quarrel.His flustered gaze catches onto where Lyrien stands, an intimidating chill surrounding him; Kai and his mate are also present. Rene's eyes slowly shift to the other warrior, Horden, to see him dragging out a battered, lifeless body by the leg like a trophy. "The prisoner was trying to escape, he resisted when I tried to bring him back. I may have used a bit of force, but I didn't mean to kill him..."Rene's eyes are frozen with terror, a tormented sound that he cannot hold back wrenches from his lips, causing the heads of al
CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX**Rene staggers backwards when Lyrien suddenly dumps him to his feet inside the tent. "What were you thinking?!" Lyrien thunders, the hot coal burning in his gaze makes Rene feel as though his flesh will melt out from their bones. His throat feels tight, unable to form a response as even his brain seems to have halted its function. "He could have severely hurt you, you endangered my child, you stupid thing, you shouldn't have fucking interfered!" Lyrien grounds out mercilessly as his hooded gaze focuses on the red imprints of Horden's finger around Rene's neck. Rene's face crumbles, his whole body fidgeting,"He's my friend, I only wanted to save him. . . I didn't think__""Of course, you didn't think! He's just a slave; even if Horden wants his life, he's welcome to have it!" Lyrien seethes, "And you are fucking pregnant, I warned you to be careful not to miscarry!"As Rene gazes at the furious brute, something within him explodes, sending white-hot anger thro
CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE**"Our scouts have noticed odd movements at these spots," Haesir says, pointing at the areas on the map with his fingers. "Two small clans have been wiped out in the space of one week, and these clans have alliances with us, it goes without doubt that the attacker aims to lure our attention," Lyrien sits silently, his expression impassive as he processes Haesir's words. Inside the meeting tent, the walls are overflowed with various maps and rolled scrolls of war information. A strange group that suddenly appeared from nowhere? No one has also seen the mysterious cult leader's face. Lyrien leans back in his chair, gripping the corners of the table, his eyes narrowing to slits at the map in front of him. Lyrien considers the unknown leader as foolish rather than brave, attacking smaller clans like a coward and dumping the dead bodies at the borders of his lands!“Spread the word to all the patrols,” Lyrien says finally as he pushes himself away from the table.