DACIANA'S POVMy body had a warm fire burning in it, an uncontrollable one. It was the first time I had experienced something like this, this heat, this unexplainable desire to have someone, to want him. I've never been in a relationship before, and my father always sang in my head that he would kill me if I ever gave myself to someone other than my mate. And look at me now, doing what he threatened against. Ding!Corni paused, my eyes flew open, and our lips were just inches away from each other. Corni pulled away and sighed. โThe oven is calling me.โ Our forehead was pressed against each other, and I was hoping he would forget the oven and continue what he was about to do. But then my stomach growled loudly, and I flushed. โWe have to feed that little monster.โ He pointed toward my stomach, placed his head into my neck, and moaned, โThe wait is killing me.โ He took a big whiff of my scent, his hands gripped my nails tightly, and just when I was about to dig my hands in his hai
CORNI'S POVโCorni,โ I opened my eyes and stared at her. She looked worried. โAre you okay?โ I just stared at her, at her clear, expressive eyes.She didn't look like she'd cried in her life. Her eyes were just too white. I felt her small human hands stroke my fur.โIt's alright, everything will be fine. You don't need to say a word.โ And she gave me that beautiful smile, and I almost thought my heart would jump out of my skin.She repositioned herself so that she could cuddle me better, all the while, my head was pressed against her chest, and I buried deeper into it, my eyes closing as her caress and the softness of her breasts led me to sleep.Before I woke up, my ears wiggled around, listening for things, but all I heard were nightwalkers announcing their presence. An owl was even hooting nearby. My eyes opened slightly, and even in the darkness, I could see. I looked around and realised that we'd fallen asleep outside.The fire from earlier had died out long ago, and no smoke was
CORNI'S POVโEnough to accept her as my mate. Why? Are you doubting her?โ I raised my brows.โOf course not. I wouldn't dare do that. It's justโฆshe gives off this aura of bad energy.โ She smiled.โI'm sure it's just a misunderstanding. What about your Luna, Alpha? I haven't seen her since I got back. Is she okay?โ I asked with false curiosity.I watched Howard and Beta Whitemane's faces turn red while Ava looked like she was about to cry.โWhat happened? Why the long faces?โ โMoana is dead, Corni.โ Howard replied, and I gasped. โOh, my goodness. How did it happen?โ โMy daughter killed her sister.โ George Whitemane growled, his fist clenched.โBut why would she do that? I thought she left the pack to further her training. When did she get back?โ I questioned.โA few months back. Turns out she's the Alpha's mate, but when she realized that he was with Moana, she couldn't bear the sight of it and thus poisoned her only sister.โ Ava said, her voice thick with emotion.โWow, I didn't th
CORNI'S POVI dropped the box on the chair with the bag that had her shoes before placing my hand on her back and stroking it. โWhat is it, baby? You can tell me.โ โWhere were you? I was so scared!โ I could hear the desperation in her voice, and she sounded like she was about to cry. And that was when it hit me: this was the first time we'd been apart in months, so it must have taken a toll on her. โWere you scared that I left you? But for what reason? I still haven't had my revenge yet, and there's still your plan, which we have to do something about. I can never abandon you.โ I said softly as she buried her face in my neck.โI know, but my stupid brain refuses to believe that, and different thoughts and images have been going through my mind. I was scared that today was the day they'd find out my identity. I didn't want to attend the bonfire feast without you.โ I genuinely felt guilty for taking so long to get home, and I whispered promises upon promises to always be there for
DACIANA'S POVโYou might want to re-do your hair and makeup.โ He stared at me intensely. And I knew that his eyes mirrored the arousal that mine held. _I wanted him, I wanted him badly._He looked at me like he finally realized what I was doing. โYou're not wearing your mask?โ I smiled. โNo. I asked for Jared to see me and asked him to show me how to wear the make-up for tonight because I knew that you don't like the mask, you prefer seeing my face, and tonight is for us, not for Howard or my father or his wife nor the pack members. It's for us.โ I grinned, and for a minute, he looked pleased, and then he pulled me close to him again, our lips barely touching.โIs it a crime if I want to kiss you again?โ He bent down and groaned against my neck and sucked it lightly. I placed my hands on his chest and pushed him away lightly. โYes. Because we won't make it to the feast on time.โ He growled and moved away. โBy the way, isn't it a bonfire feast? Why dress like the feeling of royalty
CORNI'S POVI stared at Daciana as she passed out in the car seat. My dick was already hard as a rock and aching badly, trying to come out between my trousers. It was very painful. I groaned as I realized that I would die of blue balls sooner or later._Ciana will be the death of me._ I drove home quickly and carried her in my arms into our bedroom. I dropped her on the bed and ran to the bathroom, pulling off my clothes along the way because if I didn't do it quickly, I'd definitely have my way with her, and the last thing I want is to feel guilty for sleeping with my mate. I groaned in the bathroom as I wanked myself hard. My mind was filled with images of what had happened in the car. I should have known that my mate was a sexy little vixen when she became drunk. She kept giving me signs all through the night, but I ignored them. Her moans resounded in my ears, and the sexy way she called my name as her body was riding with pleasure was affecting my senses and sending my hormon
DACIANA'S POVAngry? No, I wasn't. I just stared at her like a little fool. Almost acting as if I didn't expect it when I knew it would come anyway. She wouldn't let me finish. No, she couldn't. When it would jeopardize everything she ever worked for. Everything she ever wanted. โHow dare you call me a maid?โ She yelled at my face. Her face was red with anger, and the veins were showing themselves.โIsn't that what you are? Or are you scared that I dug up the past you tried to bury all these years? I'm suddenly feeling pity for your stepdaughter. I heard she killed your child and ran away before execution. How unfortunate can one get in life?โ I smiled. She yelled and raised her hand again to slap me across the face. My eyes darkened. โI wouldn't do that if I were you.โ That was enough to make her halt her hand in the hair. I could have easily blocked it the first time, but if I ever have to touch this woman before me, it'll be me giving her so much pain that she'll wish for death,
CORNI'S POVHer eyebrows furrowed as she glared at me. โAnswer me, Ciana!โ โI'm not going to wear your mark, Corni, if this is what you're going to use it for.โ She turned on her heels and walked to our bedroom, slamming the door. I glared at the now empty hallway, my fist clenched tightly, and my knuckles turned white._So there's nothing between us._ I turned towards the door and walked out, heading for the gym that was behind the house. I grabbed a pair of trousers on the way. I spent the rest of my day in the gym and with my men, a few of them. I looked around and noticed Marcel wasn't with us. And he was the youngest of the soldiers, 20 years old and free-spirited. He looked like the best companion for Ciana. Both of them were probably gisting, or eating snacks, or planning something too. Daciana and I had agreed not to waste any more time. The first phase of the plan was getting Ciana into the pack, which worked and the second phase was adding her into the meetings. And fo
DACIANAโS POVFear gripped me as I stood before the angry man. I wasnโt ready to tell about it yet but I just had to.โHoward? You are seeing Howard?โ He said.โBut why?โ He asked.โI couldnโt reject him Corni. We both know he is my fated mate anyway so why reject him,โ I replied.He was quiet for a while. He paced around the living room while I just stood timid in a corner.โWhat about us?โ He suddenly asked.โUs? It was never like us. We were just supposed to pretend remember?โ I replied.โThis was supposed to be all over after I got my revenge. I didnโt plan to stick with you to get yoursโ the words hurt to say but there was the truth. He was shocked at my reply and I knew I had hurt the Great General Corni. His face fell and his eyes were saddened.โGo! Be with him then!โ He replied and stormed off to his room.I had expected him to react even worse. I left to the guest room as I shouldnโt be sleeping with him in the same room.Morning came quickly. I entered his room to get the l
DACIANAโS POVA gentle breeze grazed my face as I stood in front of the pack house. After Alpha Howard's sudden call to visit last night, I had thought about various reasons why he would want to see me. He has been strange lately especially when he gave me a gift that night. I didnโt tell Corni about his call because I know how mad he can get about it. I wanted to be sure of what he wanted before informing Conri. He was away again on an assignment so it was easy to leave the house but not without Marcel who I made swear not to tell Corni.The pack house is a fairly large building with a spacious compound. It is the oldest building in the pack with histories of previous Alphas. It was quite old but it was made a norm to renovate the house every year so it was okay. Cars littered the compound and so did servants. Howard is known to be lazy and rude so a lot of servants are at his beckon. I scoffed at his behavior. I took deep breaths and tried to wear a smile. Even though it is fake.I
DACIANAโS POVI looked around the magnificent hall. Howard really has good taste for designs. Corni was holding me tightly like I could spill away from his hand. We took our seats. Howard approached us.โHey. You guys shouldnโt be sitting here. The ceremony is for you,โ he said. The guards showed us to the high table and we took our seats. Howard was sitting by my left and Corni by my right. Conri didnโt look comfortable at the fact that he was sitting so close to me. He was staring at me all through the entertainment. Corni held my hand beneath the table and his hand would sometimes roam my open thigh. The dress had a splitting which made it an easy access for him.There was art and entertainment and now it was time for the big announcement.โGood evening everyone. Can we please obtain a one-minute silence for late Moana Whitemane,โ Howard said. All heads bowed, and the hall became silent.โAlright,โ he broke the silence.โWe are all here today to honor General Corni and Daciana Whit
DACIANAโS POVAfter a short chase, the guard caught up with her.The pack was in uproar. Murmurs and chattering filled the place. Ava was dragged to the execution ground. Howard was too angry to spare her till the next day. He ordered her immediate execution.โPlease, please. I didnโt mean to. Moana was just too stubborn and blinded by love. I had to do with was needed,โ she pleaded.โAnd you think killing her was right? You were never a good stepmother, not even a good mother to your own child. You donโt deserve to live,โ I said. I had been in shock and watched all the drama unfold, but I had regained my strength to talk.Corni pulled me to his side as she launched towards me.โYou should have just died. Everything would have gone back to normalcy but you and the General wonโt let things die. You donโt deserve life too and you should go down with me!โ She yelled.I scoffed. โI didnโt kill my daughter.โโEnough!โ the Alpha yelled. Anger blared in his eyes.โKill her!โ he ordered.She
DACIANAโS POVCorni had left that morning for an assignment in another pack and Marcel was yet to resume. I had a conference soon so I left for the bathroom to prepare. I knew Ava would be around soon and I wanted to be ready before she arrived. Tables had turned on me and Ava. It has been fun torturing her. I was careful enough to hide my identity.Early that morning, I had cramps so I stayed longer in bed than usual. Corni didnโt want to leave but the assignment was important. He promised to be back early. I stayed in bed for a while before gathering strength to bathe. I turned on the warm shower, and as the water hit my body, I relaxed. I stayed longer and just let the water calm me down.I heard the door opened. I thought it was Marcel so I wanted to tell him to excuse me. Immediately I stepped into the room, and my jaws dropped. It was Ava! She saw me without the disguise! She was shocked and before I could say anything to defend myself, she dashed out of the room.How could you
AVAโS POVI have never felt so humiliated and disgraced. George returned home after I was abducted for a night and beaten to half-dead with the news of his removal. He was relieved of his position as the Beta and we had to leave anything that was attached to the Beta position. The houses, the cars, the maids, allowances and influence. George was stupid enough not to invest in anything all through his reign as the Beta. He spent lavishly on cars and an extravagant lifestyle. We were stripped of everything.He became different. Harsh, hot-tempered and he became a drunk. He literally made himself useless. He would always blame me for how things turned out. His blame pushed me to start following Ciana around. I wanted to know her secret. I feel like there is something about her that I couldnโt place my fingers on. She didnโt hesitate to flaunt her success and a new position in my face even though she ignored every question about her identity.As usual, I had gone out that day to stalk her
CONRIโS POVThat day at dinner, Daciana was talking about her day with Ava. I wasnโt in the mood. Howard and I had a fight earlier today and he mentioned my father. She looked worried but she wasnโt asking me anything about it. I decided it was the right time to tell her.After dinner, we sat on the opposite sofa. There was silence between us.โI also have a revenge to take out on Howard. He is not the rightful Alpha.โ Her jaws dropped.โA few years ago, my father had a trusted Beta which was Howardโs father. He trusted him so much that most of the pack duties were handed to him. They were very close friends, close enough to be called brothers but Howard's father betrayed him. He turned the elders' council against him and they dethroned him. Like that wasnโt enough for them to stop. Howard conspired with his Father and they killed mine. Howard's father was kind enough to spare me and he offered me a position as the General in Howardโs rule to silence me. I have acted as a fool for yea
DACIANAโS POVMarcel had come to tell me in the study that Ava was here to tell me. I was surprised and not surprised. I knew she was going to come, her curiosity had led her right into my trap but I also thought about her pride and arrogance.โHey Ava. Iโm so glad you came,โ I smiled at her. She looks thinner and not well taken care of. The fall from grace made an epic transformation. I was glad. I never thought I would see Ava at her lowest.โWhatโs the offer about?โ She asked straightforwardly.โStraight to business huh? How about you take a glass of water first?โ I called Marcel and he got the water. She was hesitant about drinking the water but she needed it. She gulped down the content and held onto the cup.โSo as you know Iโm new to the Beta Female duties,โ I said and I noticed her roll her eyes. Frustrated already?โI donโt know much about the pack and the duties. So I would need the help of a former colleague who I think is in the right position. I would need you to put me t
DACIANAโS POVA rigid body stopped me on the bed. Corni's body lay still beside me, his bare chest out in the open and he was wearing a brief. I looked away and tried to remember last night. My head hurt as I tried. I had too much to drink last night and my memory was hazy. I sat up lazily and yawned, sitting for a while until I regained my strength. I walked to the bathroom. Resting on the sink, I splashed water on my face. I stared at my own reflection. I looked haggard. My hair was in a mess, my makeup was ruined. I was wearing my nightie. I wondered how I got into them. I didnโt remember changing out of my clothes. I shook away the thoughts of Corni changing me. I returned to the room. He was still sleeping.My head was banging from my hangover. I held pills in my hand and left for the kitchen to get water. It was just 7 am. I wondered why I was awake early and since I was unable to sleep back, I got myself busy with watching TV shows. A broadcast interrupted the show. It was abou