I couldn’t help but worry about Kate. I had left her behind with the Ancient Woods Pack, where their Alpha—her mate—held sway. My mind spun with anxiety over what might happen to her. It wasn’t just about her being with Alpha Alex; it was the implications of leaving him that troubled me. If a werewolf found their mate and then left them, their strength would be diminished. Kate wouldn’t be as powerful as she used to be, and with her ex-boyfriend still lurking around campus, that worried me even more.Michael’s voice interrupted my spiraling thoughts. "I sent her home," he said, though his tone was laced with irritation. "Now, are you going to eat or not?"Relief washed over me. Kate was safe, at least for now. I chose to ignore Michael’s impatience, focusing instead on the good news. But the relief was short-lived, quickly replaced by fresh concerns. What would happen to Kate if she stayed away from her mate? Would she be okay on her own?As I was lost in thought, I noticed Michael ho
"Why don't we start all over again and do something normal people would do?" Michael suggested, his tone uncharacteristically casual.I looked at him, confused by the sudden change in direction. "What do you mean?""How about we go on a date?" Michael asked, a hopeful expression crossing his face."A date?" I echoed, trying to understand where this was coming from.Michael nodded, his expression serious. "I'll decide the time and place, as well as how the date should go. But you must follow my arrangements during the date."I looked at him skeptically, unsure of why this would be part of our deal. Among werewolves, the concept of dating was different from that of humans. Our relationships were often intense and physical from the start due to the mate bond, without much time for the usual courting rituals. So why would Michael want to go on a date now, after everything we’d been through?But if this was all he wanted in exchange for letting me see Kate, it seemed like a small price to
I took a deep breath, trying to process the information. I hadn’t expected this outcome, but perhaps Michael's mercy was the best I could hope for. I couldn’t imagine him being kind enough to send Robert back after what had happened.Robert had come to me alone, without any connections in the Ancient Woods Pack. To them, he was just someone who had dared to offend the Lycan Prince. Michael's wrath had been intense, nearly consuming the entire forest. No one in their right mind would risk Michael's anger by trying to save Robert."And then?" I asked, eager to hear more.The corners of Kate's lips curled into a faint smile as she continued, "Robert hasn’t been seen on campus since the incident. Your escape has been the talk of the week. Everyone’s speculating about what happened. The most popular theory is that Robert offended the Lycan Prince because of you and was killed for it."I studied Kate’s expression, knowing there was more to the story. "What do you know? Don’t keep me in susp
I leaned in closer, not wanting to miss a single word of what Kate was saying.Kate began, "Aside from Robert’s absence, Alpha John has only been seen once or twice in recent days. He looks exhausted, much older than before. Without his mark, Robert will never be able to succeed as our pack’s Alpha. Alpha John was supposed to hand over all the power."I nodded in agreement. "If that’s the case, it’s understandable why Alpha John is in such a bad state."Kate shook her head. "It’s more than that. Alpha John wasn’t exactly thrilled about Robert becoming his heir. Remember what happened at the succession ceremony? Alpha John should’ve been prepared for the possibility that Robert might not be able to take over. But now, it seems like he’s taken an unexpectedly hard hit.""Is it because of Robert’s injury?" I asked slowly.Having a werewolf's mark forcibly removed was one of the worst things that could happen to a werewolf, second only to death. No matter how much Alpha John might have re
Since the Lycans joined forces with the werewolves, they’ve added a bunch of rules that mainly seem to protect their royal family. One rule says that if anyone harms a member of the Royal Lycan Family, they can be dragged straight to the werewolf court. Honestly, it feels a bit unfair, but it’s not like that rule gets used much. Most werewolves would never even think about messing with a Lycan. I mean, who’d be that reckless, right? Lycans are just too powerful.I sat there, thinking it over for a bit before turning to Kate. “I need to talk to Michael about this. Robert can’t go to the werewolf court.”Kate’s face scrunched up, and I could see the confusion and frustration in her eyes. “What’s gotten into you? You’re the last person who should feel sorry for that jerk. Don’t tell me you’re still hung up on Robert now that you’ve got the Lycan Prince in your life.”I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. “I rejected him myself, Kate.”“Yeah, but who knows what he said to you that day to make
After Kate left, I couldn’t stop thinking about the whole mess with Robert. Her words had stirred something inside me, and now I was stuck with this uneasy feeling gnawing at my mind. I had this deep urge to stop Michael from taking things too far with Robert, but I had no idea how to do it.Whenever Michael was around, I felt like I was just going along with whatever he wanted. He had this way of controlling everything, even the smallest details of my life. When we first met, he didn’t even let me go to school unless he gave the okay. I had to check in with him about everything, even simple things like going out.I glanced at the clock, feeling a knot in my stomach. There wasn’t much time left before Michael would be back, like he always was, right on time.What was I supposed to do? If I told him about Robert, or worse, if I tried to stick up for Robert, I just knew Michael would lose it. And then Kate? She’d probably get caught up in it too. Michael might even forbid us from seeing
At this point, I knew there was no turning back. I had to commit to what I’d started, no matter how much it made my face flush with embarrassment.I placed one hand on my chest, squeezing gently to emphasize the curve of my breast, making sure Michael noticed. With my other hand, I lifted the already short skirt, slowly trailing my fingers along the inside of my thigh, teasing him with a glimpse of what lay beneath.I felt like I was crossing a line, seducing Michael in a way that made me feel both powerful and deeply ashamed. The idea that I was using my body to get what I wanted from him made my head spin with a mix of emotions—part excitement, part guilt.A small part of me wanted to stop everything, to run to the bathroom and lock the door behind me. But another part, a more daring part, refused to back down. I wanted to conquer Michael, to make him lose control because of me, to make him see me as irresistible. This time, I was going to be the one in control.I could see it in hi
Michael’s grip on my legs was firm, and I had no choice but to lean back into the chair as he held me there. Our bodies were so close that I could feel the heat radiating from him, seeping through the thin fabric of my outfit. It was like being near a live fire, the warmth and intensity of his presence igniting something primal within me. My senses were overwhelmed by his scent, the heady mix of power and desire swirling around us.His words cut through the air, laced with both teasing and command. “Whose little servant dares to enter the master’s bedroom without permission?”Even as he spoke, his hands didn’t hesitate. His knee nudged forward, pushing my skirt up higher until it revealed everything. I felt a rush of cool air against my exposed skin, a stark contrast to the heat coming from Michael. His eyes locked onto my most intimate parts, and I could feel my body responding, a flush of embarrassment coloring my cheeks as a small, involuntary tremor coursed through me.I couldn’t