I hope you enjoyed the last few chapters on Bella and Lucien. With their story arc coming to a much awaited positive ending, we can dive back into the world of Kiara and Marcus ;)
Kiara’s POV “Isn’t this just perfect?” I huffed out in annoyance, sarcasm evident in my voice. Bella gave me a sympathetic look before she looked over my shoulder to inspect the tailor. It had been close to half an hour that we were stuck in this exact same position. When I first tried on my wedding dress, it posed absolutely zero issues. The fit was perfect and I was ready to do it on my special day. However, when I wore it again earlier today, I managed to tear a portion of the netted sleeve. The horror on Bella’s face when I first revealed it to her was unforgettable, which made me more apprehensive to reveal it to anyone else. She quickly rushed me out of the house and drove me to the boutique that sold me the dress, and ever since then, everyone’s been trying to fix it. Looking at the progress, the chances of salvaging it were very slim. “How much longer do we have before I need to arrive there?” I asked as Bella glanced at her watch. “An hour and a half at the maximum.” She
My suspicion was piqued when the journey was taking longer than expected.The wedding ceremony was supposed to be held in the backyard of the mansion, which was not more than twenty minutes away from the boutique. However, we have been traveling for more than thirty minutes now and on a route I’d never taken. When I asked Bella why, she simply dismissed things by saying we were taking a different route to avoid crowds and the traffic in the city. But I was far from convinced with that explanation.I realized now that she was definitely hiding something from me and it probably had something to do with the earlier surprise she mentioned. She was deliberately keeping things from me, and although I wanted to keep faith in whatever was in store, my mind couldn’t resist the temptation of coming up with various possi
As we stepped into the dusk, fairy lights hanging over the entire garden area cast their luminance. When I raised my eyes up to find my man, he was the farthest away from me, accompanied by his best man, Ethan, standing at the altar that went beyond the land to extend into the water. A wooden path was constructed that was meant to lead us into the water, and when I spotted him amidst the serene blue, my breath hitched in my throat. It was truly mesmerizing. I blinked my eyes, dumbfounded at the beauty. Happy grins greeted me as I looked around, and they all belonged to people I truly cherished the most in life. Not a single soul was there who I didn’t know from before. Infact, as I scrutinized every face present there, I was surprised to find Anna in the crowd.
The stars twinkled in the night sky, accompanying the moon that bore witness to our marriage. I couldn’t help but smile at the wedding band that wrapped around my ring finger, remaining the best accessory that I ever wore. Like the rest of the evening, it was nothing short of perfection. If I had to pick an ideal wedding band, it would perhaps be this.It was completely my style and the fact that Marcus chose this for me, so accurately understanding my preference, made it all the more special to me. Unlike him, I didn’t have the privilege to select a ring for him since he was to wear his ancestral jewelry. However, I couldn’t help but admire the intricate design on this, which thoroughly suited his personality.After the traditional ceremony came to an end, we were led to the back of the house into a mor
“Anna!” I called as soon as my eyes spotted the petite woman wearing a beautiful blue gown.She turned her figure to face me, smiling at me in surprise as she gulped down the drink in her hand. Placing the empty champagne glass away, she met me halfway.“What a great surprise!” I said as I hugged her. “I had no idea that you were going to be here.”“Well, did you really think you could get away with getting married without my being there?” She said, “Of course I came, Kiara.”Anna was the only person from Ingram that I still kept in touch with. She was off to college now, living with her boyfriend in an apartment off campus when I last spo
Marcus didn’t waste any time as he took me back into the room and whirled me around to reach for my zipper at the back. Closing the transparent glass door in front of me, I placed my palms on its cold surface for support as his hands wandered. Within seconds, I felt my back exposed to his eyes, the thick fabric slipping past my skin. When I was in nothing but my black lace panties that I’d specifically picked for the occasion, I felt him move my hair to one side.Tilting my head slightly, I gave him the necessary hint that he was quick to catch. Soon enough, I felt lips on the warm spot behind my ear, leaving a trail of wet kisses down my neck. Meanwhile, his hands didn’t stay put but instead found the skin on my hips. Digging into the thin fabric, he gripped my butt, giving it a gentle squeeze. I hissed in response as he nibbled at the skin on my throat, surely leaving behi
Air stormed out of my lungs as he continued to tease my clitoris with his tongue. It was the most erotic visual I’d ever experienced in my life, and the sheet impact it had on me was staggering. I struggled to retain my composure as my knees turned into jelly, threatening to lose control any moment now. But thankfully, Marcus’ strong hold on my hip was still keeping me in place for him to continue tormenting me.Within the next seconds, I would experience my entire world go black as shiny floaters entered my vision at the mercy of a powerful orgasm. I ceased breathing as the force of it unraveled in my body, sending a shiver up to the tips of my fingers. My toes curled in response as the delicious sensation traveled through my body, numbing me entirely for a few seconds. As his grip loosened against mine, I feared I would finally collapse. But thankfully, he was quick to anticipat
After yet another passionate session with my husband, I found myself enjoying a much needed recuperation in the bathtub.Drops of water streamed down my back as he rinsed the remnants of soap away, before pulling my shoulders. Taking the invitation, I closed my eyes as his warm embrace enveloped me, melting my skin against his. I hummed appreciatively as he brought his arms to rest on top of mine, capturing me in a cocoon.“I wish I could stay here forever.” I said nuzzling my nose close to his.“We can stay here as long as you like.” He said.“But we need to head back home soon.”“We c
It’s been four months since the war, and nothing remained the same. The aftermath of the battle was just as gloomy as the events leading up to it. Although the threat to our survival diminished significantly, it took us a long time to accept the disastrous consequences of the war. With so many lives and resources lost, we all had to work extra hard to restore the balance of our community. However, it was only after these four difficult months that we found a reason to celebrate once again. And the occasion was Bella and Lucien’s much awaited wedding. When Lucien took over his empire, Bella and him decided to move out of our house. Starting a new life of their own beyond the mountains, they remained away from us for longer than we’d hoped. Although Amanda visited her a couple of times, both Marcus and I haven’t been able to make time for the same. So naturally, when I met her earlier today as we arrived at their new house, I couldn’t control my tears, and neither could she. “I’v
Considering who we were dealing with, we should’ve known better than to believe that the Lycan King would stick to the rules of the war. When the war began, both the parties established that none of the fighters would carry the war beyond the battle ground. However, after experiencing significant loss yesterday, the Lycan King had perhaps realized that they were heading for defeat. It drove him to do what he was doing right now, breaking rules and going to capture Bella. Thank God Lucien and I caught them before it was too late, for I don't know what would have happened if the Lycans had infiltrated the town. “Where are they?” I asked in impatience as I looked out of the window. As soon as Marcus was informed about what the Lycans were up to, he asked us to head straight home. Bella, Ethan and Natalie were already shifted home by the time we came, along with the baby and the other staff at the medical center. Our army was heading into the town now to fight the Lycans although few
“I heard you were hurt.” He clasped his eyes shut in regret, shoulders slumping down. When he opened them once again, his eyes flickered toward the two men who were awkwardly standing by his side.“Please leave us alone, Potter.” “Yes, Alpha.” The man with the blonde hair nodded and walked past me to exit the room. Once my eyes were on him again, I noticed that his disappointment was still persisting. “Come on,” I said, “You can’t be mad at me.” “Of course I’ll be mad at you Kiara, what were you thinking?” He said, “I’d particularly told you to not do anything stupid and you come all the way into the danger zone all alone?” Tears welled in my eyes at his strict tone. I understood why he was reacting like this but I hoped that he would have some empathy for what I was feeling. He couldn’t expect me to not do anything when I knew he was in danger. “I couldn’t help it.” I managed to say, “I was scared for you. And I knew that if I told anyone, they would never have let me come here
My hand instantly wrapped around her, reclining her onto a nearby stretcher. Thank God I’d asked for a midwife to stay on stand-by, I was suspecting this would happen. “Take her into the operating room right now!” I said as the nurse took over. “Kiara.” She clutched my hand, forcing me to come with her into the room, “I… I need Ethan.” My heart twisted in pain as I looked into her eyes. Conflicting emotions arose within me as I contemplated what to say to her, making me temporarily devoid of voice. Noticing my hesitation, she shook my hand once again.“Kiara?” “Yeah…” I said as I found the courage to answer her. There was no way I could tell her the truth in this condition. I would have to mask it with a good lie until she was in a position to hear the truth. “Natalie, I’m so sorry, dear. But Ethan is in the middle of a battle. I’ve got the news about half an hour ago, I can’t get him to you now.” “Oh, God.” She groaned, falling back onto the pillow, “I don’t think I can do this
Although Marcus was giving me the most reassuring smile he could, I couldn’t help the trepidations in my heart. The war had arrived much sooner than I’d expected, making it even harder for me to let go of him. In fact, I didn’t think any number of days would have prepared me for this one, for no wife would want to bid adieu to her husband as he prepares himself to fight the most cruel monster known. Despite my attempts to have faith in Marcus’ abilities to kill the Lycan King, I couldn’t help the worry that traveled all the way to the pit of my stomach. It was merely days ago that we were happily relishing our honeymoon, and now, Marcus was heading to a war. I was feeling a lot of emotions right then, but fear dominated them all. “Kiara?” He said, placing his hand on my shoulder, “Oh, don’t look at me like that, darling.” Pursing my lips, I gave him a defeated look, “Alright,” I sighed, “I’m going to be so worried for you.” “I promised I’ll be careful.” “I don’t trust you.”
As luck would have it, Marcus and I arrived home right about the same time. Relief washed over his features as he saw me running towards him, opening his arms for me. “Thank God you’re alright.” He said as he pecked my forehead. “Marcus,” I said, breathless, “What the hell was that about?” “We got news that Mary’s Husband, Victor, is part of a rebellion.” He said, “He is a Lycan.” “What?” I asked, “H-how did he-“ “He mostly probably came as an Immigrant, and is looking to turn our people against us.” He said and looked towards our house. “We need to get out of here, Kiara. Our men are going to take care of it. I’ll deal with him later.” “Okay.” I nodded and let him lead me into the house. Within minutes, our bags were packed and loaded into the boot. Hoping into the car, Marcus drove away from there. “Does this mean Mary was also a Lycan?” “Most probably.” He said, “Her husband is leading the rebellion. Of course, she’s aware.” “I knew it.” I mumbled under my breath, “How co
The next morning, Marcus got up earlier than usual.After having endured very little sleep the previous night, I’d expected him to sleep in through the morning. He didn’t inform me anything about our plans for today, so I was curious to find out what he was up to.As he stepped out of the bath, his eyes frowned against me. “You’re up early.”“I could say the same about you.”He shrugged, “Well, I have some work in the town. I’ll have to step out for a bit.”“Can I accompany you?” I asked, “I’ll be bored here.”“You?” He said, “What will you do there? Trust me, you&rsqu
Thankfully, the cook was gone by the time I returned back into the dining room.Having wrapped myself with a robe, I let the wet strands of my hair dry against its fabric. Marcus was swiping on his phone mindlessly when I walked in, but upon noticing my figure, he put it away.“Were you waiting for me?” I asked as I poured myself some orange juice.Nodding, he held out his own glass to me. After filling it to half, I put the juice container away.“Is everything okay back at home?” I asked as he opened the dish to serve some food into my plate.He looked at me. “Of course. Why do you ask?”&nbs
“How long is it going to take?” I asked as I splashed some water towards him.Marcus gave me an unimpressed look, staring down at his white shirt that was now filled with wet marks. I couldn’t help but giggle as he walked further away from the shore, to a point where the waves wouldn’t meet his feet. Shoving his free hand into the pocket, he said something into the phone.Rolling my eyes at him, I swam further into the water, enjoying the blissful morning in the ocean. I ducked my head under the water and tried to swim along, positioning myself along the force of the waves. As another sway of the wave pushed me from behind, I momentarily lost composure and flipped. Frantically moving my arms, I tried to stay afloat until my feet reached the sand.