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NicholasWhat the doctor said hits me like a hammer. The words sexually assaulted replay in my head. I disappear down towards the sidewalk towards the exit. My legs finally give up as I exit the general hospital and sit on a bench. The rain is slowly coming to a stop, but it's enough to get me soaked. As the doctor's words ring repeatedly, I put my hands on my head. I think about the state I found her in. What could have happened had she not been able to use our mate bond to mind-link me? My lycan is growling and is sad all at once. However, we are both angry, and my body is shaking. I want to rip something apart. Blade sits next to me, placing a hand on my shoulder. " Nick, the Luna will be alright," he says softly. " What if she didn't reach me via mind link? What could have happened to her?"" But she did reach you, and you saved her. No need to dwell on the what-ifs and why," Blade says, " Anyway, I know something that will make you feel slightly better, follow me," I glance at
Gavin " Fuck, that feels good," I grab a fistful of her hair. Calla moans as she sucks my dick. At least she's fucking good at something. Her tongue twirled and played around my dick, making me growl in pleasure. I move my hips faster, and she follows my speed. I grab the back of her head, shoving her head down, making her go faster. "Yes, suck my dick faster," I move my hips into her, my dick going deeper into her throat. My body starts to shake as I cum undone. I spill my liquid into her throat, and she sucks me dry. I exhale, sinking into my office chair. Calla gets up, giggling and straddling me. " Did you like that, baby?" she asks. I nod, running a hand through my hair. " I did too, I enjoy pleasuring you, Gavi, imagine if-" " Don't speak, please," I've told her multiple times to shut her dumb mouth. " You've been so sullen and rude towards me lately," she murmurs. I growl and push her off me, " There you go again, speaking when I told you not to!" Cal
Nicholas " You've always been closed off, and I accepted it, but this is too much even from you," I ignore my mother's voice as I focus on my exercise. She keeps walking back and forth as I change my routine. "You are hardly sleeping or eating. It's unhealthy, we should have dinner tonight," "I'm fine, Mom," I growl, annoyed at her. " It's been a week since your mate has been in a coma. You don't talk about her to anyone. How do you feel?" she asks. My family has been on my case since I found my mate at the border, beaten. They are worried about my well-being since I've been more closed off than usual. "I hate that you bottle things inside, Nick. You won't explode if you vent or communicate your emotions out loud," I exhale and drop the dumbells, and face my dear mother. " I feel like fucking shit! It's been a week, and we haven't found who did that to her. They hurt her... So badly. I hate myself that I couldn't be there, that she had to suffer while I didn't.
ApphiaIt's serene. Very quiet. I love the quiet. I slowly open my eyes. The first thing I see is a high, bland ceiling. I scan the room with my eyes, turning my head. I'm surrounded by medical equipment. It's a hospital room—except it looks like a fancy five room and it's airy. The furniture is fancy, all white. There are three people in the room. A young woman and a man chat buoyantly on a sofa on the left while a younger man, a teenager, occupies the other. He's furiously pressing on his mobile phone. "Our sleeping princess is awake!" The girl on the sofa gets up and comes to me with a perfect smile on her rosy lips. She is tall, gorgeous, curvaceous, and has flawless bronze skin. Long braids complement her soft facial features and clear sky-blue eyes. She wears a short blue dress and high-heeled shoes. She stares at me in awe, the look I get when people see my eyes. However, her look doesn't turn to disdain. She seems mesmerized by my eyes. "How do you feel, sw
ApphiaAfter Nicholas and Blade leave, I stare at Lily. She has an amused look on her face. I squint my eyes; it's like she's reading me. I heard the royal family has unique gifts—they all do. What gift does the first princess have? " Telepath," she answers. She elegantly gets up from her seat and walks over to me. " I can read thoughts, put thoughts and images in people's heads, too," she explains; I'm stunned and unable to say a word. " However, I can't read yours, Apphia, and I have tried. It is the first time I've been unable to read someone's thoughts. How are you doing it?" " But you answered my question before I could ask," I murmur. " I just guessed you were thinking it because you realized we were royalty when Nicholas was on the phone," I bite my lips in thought. How come Lily can't read my thoughts? Not that I'm displeased about that. " Are... There people whose thoughts you can't read?" I ask slowly. "There are a few strong alphas who guard their minds,
ApphiaIt's late at night, and I'm in bed, wearing cream silk pajamas. I've never worn such pyjamas before, they feel so soft and wonderful on my skin. I close my eyes to sleep. 'I can't be with you. I'm the future beta of this pack, and if I accepted you, which I couldn't even in the next life, I'd lose my status. And besides, you're not my type,' a memory comes back to me. I'm crying as Gavin says that to me. He's rejecting me! 'I reject you,' that is my voice. I'm standing there, helpless, as I watch the scent of my rejection play in front of me. Gavin Jr was my mate! Tears run down my face. The scenes change, and I'm with Duncan, hugging him, and then I'm dragged away to my father's office. He wants me to go to Amir's pack. I leave the room and find Gavin kissing Calla; there is an altercation between me and that bitch, I run, and Rory follows me to the lake, where he assaults me. Duncan finds me after I've killed Rory; he's telling me to leave and come back when it's safe.
Nicholas Apphia had regained her memory and was depressed, refusing to eat. She woke up to nightmares. Lily told me she does nothing but write in her notebook and journal and takes a lot of showers. She locks herself in the bathroom for hours, crying. My heart broke to hear that, so I decided to visit her. I missed her so much. "I'm going to see her," I tell my sister over the phone. She has been staying by her side. I'm scared to leave her alone in fear she might self harm or escape. "Nicholas, what about the necklace? Did you send people to look for it?" she asks. "I did, but they couldn't find it," I sigh. "Oh, no. It has a lot of sentimental value. Poor girl was sobbing when she realized it was missing," she informs me. I hope the staff I sent out to look for it find it. I could do it myself, but time didn't allow me, as I've been in meetings constantly. I end the call and drive to the general hospital. I entered the royal hospital suite easily, as I knew the code.
Nicholas "Hungry, Apphia? It's thirty minutes past 6, and you normally eat at this time," We enter the VIP suite, and I help her out of her coat. " I've ordered your favorite meal, creamy Tuscan salmon," " I'm not hungry," she sighs and sits on the couch, briefly closing her eyes. "Your poor eating habits are not good for you, Apphia. You need to eat," She's already so thin and fragile, like she could break. " You seem to know more about my eating habits, given this is the second time you are visiting me," she sounds a bit bitter. I stare at her and sit beside her. " Are you upset that I haven't been here sooner?" I ask, humor dancing in my eyes. She turns her face away, " I wish you visited often," she murmurs. " I will," I promise. Our eyes lock, and I have to tame my lycan from pulling her on my lap and kissing her. I feel her heart pounding. Even though she doesn't feel the mate bond, I obviously affect her. We break eye contact when someone knocks on the
ApphiaWhy has he marked me? I wonder. Is he unsure about me? Does he not want me to feel what he does? I'm prepared to ask him, but Ziora stops me. Nicholas slowly slips out of me and stands beside the bed. I close my eyes, reeling from everything that happened. I feel him hover over me again and kiss my neck, licking and nibbling it. " You're so intoxicating," he mutters. I can feel his dick hardening again. His hips thrust gently against my skin. He lifts himself slightly and lowers his dick into my wet pussy. " You were made for me, Apphia. Your body was, too," Nicholas thrusts into me. My hands go to the back of his neck, caressing his skin. Our gaze locked on each other as he pushed deeper into me. " I love you, Nicholas," " I love you," We keep going. I'm a moaning mess again. My hips meet his pace fiercely. I'm about to explode again. I feel the build-up in my abdomen. Nicholas' canines elongate against the crook of my neck. He's about to mark me. It will show everyone t
Apphia" I want you, Nicholas," I murmur, warm tingles running down my body. He smiles wickedly at me. I run my thumb over his mouth, and his lips open, taking my thumb in his mouth and sucking it hard, his gaze intently on mine. It's so hot. Nicholas takes me towards the bed and gently puts me in the middle, my back against the headboard. He kneels before my feet and resumes the kiss. I close my eyes, melting into the kiss. He retreats, gazing at me again in awe. " You're perfection, Apphia," he whispers. My breath is stuck in my throat. I can't take my gaze off him. He's freaking gorgeous!Nicholas' long fingers caress my inner thighs, making me shiver. He is watching me with amusement, enjoying my reactions to him. His fingers go up my thigh and touch my sex over my thong. My heart leaps. His lips quirk into what resembles a smile. He moves my thong aside and skims my clit, massaging it. His gaze is intense on me, hypnotizing me with his orbs. My breath is getting shallow. Ni
Apphia I scream. My heart ceases briefly. However, whatever it is, he grabs its neck and stretches out his arm so it doesn't scratch him with its sharp claws. I clamber out of bed and rush to him. " No, stay there, Apphia," he growls. I ignore his command and stand beside him. The creature that almost attacked him is a tiger—a cub, but it's large. We glance at each other, my heart calming now that I know it didn't hurt him. The cub is growling and trying to scratch him weakly this time, as Nicholas has it by its neck. Its gaze snaps to me; mesmerizing large golden eyes stare into mine- into my soul. My heart melts as recognition sets in me. ' it's our friend,' Ziora says. " You're hurting her," I choke. " It wants to attack me," he grits. " It's Shai," I whisper, not taking my eyes off the cub. Nicholas instantly puts her on the ground. The two glare at each other briefly, and then the cub strides toward me; Nicholas grabs my elbow, protective, still glowering at the Shai.
Apphia "S- should I be expecting anything? What should I do?" I ask nervously, blushing deeply. "No, sweetie, trust me when I say your body will know what to do when the time comes. It knows everything," Lily answers. "And you're lucky you're doing it with your mate for the first time. He will be gentle and ensure you're good," Daisy adds. "How old were you when you had sex the first time," "I was fifteen, and it hurt because he was rough," Daisy snarls, scrunching her face, " He didn't even make me come, that idiot," My mood is dampened when I remember my first time if I can call it that. It was painful, too, and I often hear Rory's voice in my ear when he was rapping me. I hear his labored breathing and breathe against my skin. My skin crawls. I breathe in and out silently, purging that awful memory from my mind. Lily squeezes my hand, knowing why my mood has soured. I glance at her, and she shakes her head, silently asking me to expel such thoughts." And you, Lily?" I a
Apphia "What the fuck are you doing here?" a growl resounds.We both turn to see Lily and Daisy Zhang approaching us. Both Ladies look immaculate in their office outfits. Lily crosses her arms against her chest, glaring at the Alpha beside me."Sweet goddess," Maximus sighs, rolling his eyes. "Apphia, why are you with this man?" Lily asks. "He found me at the fountain on his way out, and we just exchanged pleasantries," I say, hoping I don't sound fake. Lily gives me a skeptical stare but doesn't comment any further—instead, Daisy sneers. "Paving his way in her good graces," "Why does he need to?" I ask. "Because he wants your help getting in the alpha council committee," she rolls lovely eyes as though it is common knowledge. Council committe? "Me? I can't do that," I mumble, frowning and glancing at Maximus, but his expression remains impassive. Could it be that he wanted to be my ally because he needed my help with that? " You're Luna of the Sapphire Royal Pack and Future
Apphia I glare at the brunette who hugged my mate at my Luna ceremony as she approaches me cockily. She has the perfect hourglass figure with big boobs and is wearing a low-cut black dress that shows off her legs. She looks at me like I'm dirt beneath her shoe. I try to remember her name, but it eludes me. She stops and scowls at me once she's within arms' reach. " Afia, is it?" she sneers. " Apphia," I correct, my voice small. She knows my name but is trying to aggravate me. This woman has come to intimidate me. I summon all the courage I require; I refuse to be bullied by her. No more. Those days are gone. " Oh yes," she says, shaking her head. " My alpha's new toy," I scowl, I don't like how she says " My alpha," " I'm not your Alpha's new toy. I'm his mate, his Luna," I retort, my voice leveled. " I would say congratulations and offer my best wishes, but I wouldn't mean it, and I'm not a liar," her piercing brown gaze stares into me. " I don't need either of that from
Apphia I can't believe my eyes. The bulky man hunting me down that night in the rain is glaring at me from across the road. I recognize him because I've seen him multiple times with Amir. 'The alpha will feel good tonight,' he laughed when I was struck down. What is he doing in the Sapphire royal pack? My heart pounds painfully against my chest, and panic crushes me. My wolf is telling me to calm down, that he can't hurt me, but I can't calm myself now. My body shudders. A harsh reminder of what happened that night rushes to me. My body is trembling. "Nicholas!" I call urgently, tears pool in my eyes. He ends his call and runs to my side. He opens the car door hurriedly and crouches beside me, his hands cupping my head. "Apphia, you're shaking. What is it?" he asks, worry lacing his voice. I point to where I saw that man standing, but he's not there anymore, "Someone was watching me. He was there, Nicholas. It's one of the men who were hunting me down the night of the atta
We explore the gardens, stopping to smell the flowers on more occasions. My eyes notice a muddy swamp across the field, and I go there, noting some familiar flowers, though not so many. My smile broadened when I realized it had lotus flowers. "Nicholas, lotus flowers! Like the ones you give me," I point to the swamp excitedly. "Are they your favorite flowers?" "No, but they remind me of you?" he says. I furrow my eyebrows at him, confounded. How so?" Nicholas cups my face in his hands and gently kisses my mouth, looking me in the eye, he explains. "A lotus flower blossoms from muddy water without stains, and it is strong. It represents you, Apphia. You never gave up despite the harsh realities you've been through," The intensity in his gaze makes me tremble, "You are blossoming slowly, even after what you've been through. You are my lotus. The bravest and strongest girl that I know. For that, I love and respect you more than I thought possible," His words bring tears
Apphia"Can I use your bathroom?" I ask, untangling myself from his hold. He grunts in disapproval, but he releases me. "Sure," he answers. " I'll make a few phone calls," Once I slip from bed, I stretch my body. Nicholas is watching me intently; it makes me feel hot all over my body. I blush and rush to the bathroom. The ensuite bathroom takes my breath away momentarily. It is white and has a shower in one area and an egg-shaped jacuzzi in another. A large mirror takes up half of the wall and has white marble countertops. I glance at my reflection in the mirror. I hadn't realized there was a fixed smile on my face. What happened earlier in the bedroom with Nicholas was so hot and satisfying that I couldn't stifle my moans. I acted like a different girl—a lustful woman. I strip off my clothes and hop into the shower. The water is warm and steamy. I cup my face as I reminisce what just happened in bed again. Nicholas Lavista sucked and licked my pussy. I touch my cheeks, eyes wideni