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NaomiOdette’s grip on my shoulder is like a vice, her perfectly manicured nails digging into my skin with each step she takes. The pressure sends a wave of pain through my arm as I’m forced over to a stool, sandwiched between the imposing figures of Tobin and Ataz. Despite my attempts to squeeze in, their massive bodies don’t budge an inch, their muscular thighs pressing against mine. With a sickly sweet smile, Odette sets down a heaping plate of breakfast items that turns my stomach with their greasy shine and overwhelming smell. She places her hand on her hip, radiating power and control as she watches me squirm in discomfort under her piercing gaze. The room feels suffocating with her dominating presence, like I am trapped in a small box with no escape.“Come on, darlings, eat up,” Odette encourages, her voice like velvet and honey. She pops a bright red cherry into her perfectly painted mouth, the juice dripping down her chin in a tantalising way. Next to me, the two men snicker
NaomiCal leads us out the back of the house, his grip on my arm tight enough to bruise as we step into the garden. A patch of scorched earth catches my eye and I shudder at the sight of odd stones scattered around. Cal’s face turns to a scowl as he notices where I’m looking. “Hurry up, pet,” he snaps, unlocking his car and opening the passenger door for me. I slide in, ready to take a deep breath, but Cal follows me and looms over me, his face inches from mine as he pulls the seatbelt across my body. His eyes rake down my figure before settling on my lips. “That dress looks stunning on you,” he murmurs, his voice laced with possessiveness. The click of the seatbelt seems to seal me into his control.He slams the door shut with a deafening clap, his powerful frame filling the car as he starts the engine. My eyes are drawn to the intricate symbol tattoos adorning his bulging muscles, and I cannot help but feel both intimidated and mesmerised by them as they start to writhe and twist, m
NaomiI stumbled back, the dry leaves and twigs crunching beneath my feet as Cal pulled me deeper into the dark woods. His grip on my arm was tight, almost painful, and his demeanour remained strangely composed after his outburst in the car. We arrived in a small clearing, surrounded by towering trees that seemed to reach up endlessly towards the sky. The sunlight struggled to break through the thick canopy above, casting dappled shadows on our faces. The air was heavy with the smell of damp earth and decaying leaves, giving off an eerie atmosphere. I couldn’t help but shiver as Cal’s eyes scanned our surroundings, his expression unreadable.With a sudden flash of determination and intensity in his eyes, Cal turned towards me. His words echoed with power and purpose as he declared, “Let our training begin.” As if on cue, branches began to lift from the forest floor, hurtling towards me with increasing speed and force. I could feel my heart racing as I twisted and dodged, narrowly avoi
NaomiCal staggers back, his dark eyes gleaming with a dangerous glint. I smirk and spit out his blood, wiping my mouth on the back of my hand with contempt. “I reject you and this worthless bond, Cal!” I sneer as he chuckles, his hands gripping my shoulders with an iron grip to prevent me from pulling away.“That’s not how it works, pet,” his eyes glinted with a predatory glimmer. I could feel the weight of his words bearing down on me as he spoke, and the fear that rose up in my chest only fuelled his excitement. Obviously, he wasn’t going to tell me what I wanted to know - but I couldn’t help but wonder if Odette would be more forthcoming. But all of our previous conversations had ended in failure and frustration. “Don’t even think about asking anyone else,” he sneered, tightening his grip on my arm until I could already feel the bruise forming under his fingers. His hold was like a vice, trapping me in a web of deceit and manipulation.My heart raced as I braced myself for a confro
NaomiWith each stroke of the oar, Cal propels our small boat down the tranquil river. The water gently licks at the edges of the vessel, creating a soothing lullaby that accompanies us on our journey. I gaze at the lush green grass rustling in the gentle breeze along the banks, illuminated by specks of sunlight peeking through the treetops. My eyes follow the graceful movements of a few fish swimming just beneath the crystal clear water’s surface. Despite the tranquil settling, my heart races, still unable to relax after what happened earlier.The seconds creep by, each one punctuated by the deafening silence that surrounds us. My racing thoughts are the only noise as I try to remain calm, knowing that whatever is coming, I have to trust the bond between us. It’s up to him now; I have to trust that he will protect me with every ounce of his being. His sharp features are etched with determination as he powers through the water, his broad shoulders and corded arms working tirelessly. I
NaomiAs the boat splashes through the water, I try to tug free from his grasp. But there’s nowhere for me to go, and his touch only becomes more insistent. “You know even with your wolf there will always be something different about you?” he purrs in my ear, his breath hot against my skin. My heart pounds in my chest as I struggle to remember how to breathe.His fingers continue their relentless dance over my skin, igniting every nerve ending in their wake. My resolve begins to crumble as his touch becomes more urgent and demanding. No matter how hard I try to ignore it, my body responds eagerly to his every move.A sharp ache radiates from my core as I struggle to catch my breath. His hand rising tantalizingly close. “What do you mean, not a normal wolf?” I snap, though it comes out as barely more than a whisper as I narrow my eyes in suspicion. He smirks, his fingers sweeping down my heated centre and igniting sparks of desire with every touch. “It means, my deer pet,” he purrs sed
NaomiCal slams the heavy wooden door behind us, his strong arms hauling me up the creaky stairs. His grunts and heavy breaths echo through the narrow hallway, alerting the others of our arrival. At the top of the stairs, Odette stands with a smug smile on her face, her eyes glinting with mischief as she watches me being dragged towards her. Cal stops us in front of her, her hand resting possessively on his chest as she gazes up at him. Her fingers trail lower, dancing lightly over his abdomen as she purrs, “Everything is ready.” Her eyes finally turn to me, and I feel a sudden wave of unease wash over me. “I hope you enjoyed your time with your little pet,” she taunts, her lips curling into a sly smirk. The tension in the room grows thicker as I wait for what’s coming next.Cal’s gaze never wavers from her, studying every inch of her face with intense focus. She returns his stare, her brow furrowing in confusion before she turns to Tobin, who has appeared beside her in a flash. “Tobin
NaomiI was confined to my room, with Tobin and Ataz standing guard on either side of the door. Their silence was suffocating, but their disdain for wolves and rogues echoed through the stone walls, their harsh words stinging like barbed wire. I tried my best to ignore them, focusing instead on the delicate threads of the gossamer white gown they had given me to wear for the ritual. The fabric clung to my skin like a second layer, revealing every curve and dip of my body. It was almost transparent in its sheerness, but they insisted I wear it as if it held some significance. Perhaps it was meant to showcase my purity before the gods, or perhaps it was simply another form of humiliation. Either way, I felt exposed and vulnerable as I waited for the ceremony to begin.I sat on my bed, fingers nervously tracing the intricate patterns of the quilt beneath me. The stars twinkled outside my window, their brilliance amplified by the dark night sky. The moon, nearly at its peak, cast a silvery