Cammy POV
"So... are you nervous?" Justine asked, her voice light with amusement. She was my second cousin on Gran’s side, the daughter of Gran’s sister. "Yeah," I admitted honestly. "Don’t be." She giggled, throwing her arm around my shoulders in a casual hug. "You can just lay there and take it. The guy can do all the hard work the first time. He won’t mind, as long as he gets some!" "Justine—!" I gasped, staring at her in mortification as heat rushed to my cheeks, no doubt turning my face tomato red. The truth was, I was terrified. Terrified that I’d be bad at it—bad at everything. Even though I had secretly wished I could just get the mating bond over with, I wasn’t sure I was ready. The entire pack seemed to think I held their future in my hands, that I was destined to mate with the next Alpha. It had always been assumed. But what if I didn’t find my mate at the party tonight? Everyone would be there. That meant he had to be there. If he wasn’t… I would fail them. Fail my pack. My people. The thought made my stomach churn. And if I did find him? What if I let him down? The truth about me and sex was simple—there was no "me and sex." "Oh, come on, Cams! It’s the truth! As long as he gets these big gazongas, he’ll be a happy hound!" We laughed at her pathetic pun, as I swatted her playfully groping hand away from my chest. Justine wasn’t usually this crass, and we didn’t often talk about sex, but today was different. The excitement, the nerves—it made us act freer, more reckless than usual. I was usually too reserved, and Justine... well, she was a nineteen-year-old unmated she-wolf. Being unmated a year past maturity was painfully awkward for females. If I, at eighteen, was desperate to find my mate, I could only imagine how she felt. Most days, the shame cast a faint shadow over her usually bright, tanned face. It was nice, this easy conversation, just messing around as we strolled past the shops, heading toward the salon to get our hair and nails done for the party. She suddenly hooked her arm around my shoulderd and ushered me into a store. I stopped dead in my tracks, causing her arm to slip from my shoulders. She turned back with a wicked grin. "Come on, Cams. We’ve got time to kill and need to do a little shopping before we get our hair done." With a flick of her dark hair, she sauntered further into the store. I was about to object, embarrassment bubbling up, but the words stuck in my throat. I wasn’t really embarrassed. This was just something else. Something... new. I wanted to look at the lingerie. I wanted to let loose. And more than anything, I wanted to be sexy for my mate when he finally saw me for the first time. And the cotton underwear that I usually wore was super plain. ............. Kai Rutherford stepped out of his silver Lykan HyperSport, stretching as he took in the large hotel in front of them. The ride to the Pacific Northwest in his sleek machine had been exactly what he needed to unwind after all the bullshit back home. The two spliffs helped. So did Nathan’s company. Nathan had been his closest friend since childhood, their lives intertwined because Nathan’s father was Kai’s father’s Beta. He was even in somewhat of a relationship with Nate's little sister. If you could call their fuckery that. Nathan’s calm was a powerful gravity, balancing out the turbulence of Kai’s storm. The ride here. Fantastic. The reason for the trip? Bullshit. He sucked on his teeth, irritation bubbling up. He was here to represent his pack at some little girl’s birthday party. As a high ranking, unmated male, it was expected of him and his father had graciously accepted the fucking invitation on his behalf. "Fuck," he muttered, causing some guests leaving the hotel to jump and throw dirty looks his way. "What’s your fucking problem? Don’t look at me like that, motherfuckers," he snapped. "The fuck, man?" Nathan chuckled beside him as the patrons quickly ducked their heads and scurried off. "Chill out, man" "I’m cool. Don’t worry about me," Kai growled. Fuck, he needed a drink. And to get laid. He had time before he had to make an appearance at Alpha Gerald’s party tonight. His father, Alpha King Sigfried of the Blue Shadow Pack, ruled over all wolf packs in the American territories. That made Kai the lucky ambassador of the Kingdom tonight. Fucking fantastic. They approached the hotel reception to sign in. The curvaceous blonde receptionist visibly flustered as the two men stepped up to the desk. Her eyes lingered on Kai, drinking in his tall frame, dark disheveled hair, and the brooding danger that clung to him like a second skin. His alpa instincts allowed him to take in her quickening heartbeat, heavier breaths, the slightest shade of pink creeping over her cheeks and chest. She stood up straighter, licked her painted pink lips and smiled. She gazed at me from beneath her false lashes and purred, "Welcome Gentlemen. What can I do for you today?" He smirked. She was trying to be seductive. She would do.Cammy POV I stared at myself in the bathroom mirror, the bright lights making my already pale skin appear nearly translucent. My dark golden eyes looked almost too large in contrast. The smoky eyeshadow I had applied so perfectly made me look almost unfamiliar. I leaned in closer, inspecting my ghostly complexion, debating whether a bit of bronzer might make me look more... alive. No. The makeup I was wearing was already more than I normally would. Besides, werewolves had sharp senses—if I painted artificial warmth onto my skin, they’d notice. I didn’t want to look like I was trying too hard. My father had always taught me to keep a closed hand, to never let my emotions show too clearly. My stomach twisted in anxious knots, but no one would ever know it. I liked keeping my emotions in check. It was one of the distinct vampire traits I had inherited, something that set me apart from the rest of the wolves. I fit in just enough not to raise suspicion. So what if I was always calm, col
Kai POV Kai stepped out of the bathroom, a towel slung low around his waist, water droplets trailing down his sculpted torso. His tattoos shifted slightly with the movement of his muscles as he ran a hand through his damp hair. "You're still here?" His voice was edged with irritation as he glanced toward the busty blonde sprawled across his bed. The disdain in his tone made her pout, rolling onto her stomach and propping her chin on her hands in what she probably thought was an innocent, tempting pose. He might have laughed if he wasn’t already regretting the last hour with her. She was a dirty little skank. "I was hoping for round two," she purred, her eyes devouring him. As if she had a right to expect anything more. He had already made her climax, despite the disappointment that set in the moment he realized her body didn’t excite him. He'd already made her cum all over his dick even though her hole was loose enough to turn him off once he'd seen it. He had still done the
Cammy POVJustine and I arrived at the hotel with Gran and Grandpa. Gran had insisted I ride with them instead of driving myself—likely hoping I wouldn’t need my car when I left. I rolled my eyes at the thought but didn’t argue.The moment we parked, a strange sensation washed over me. My lungs felt tight, though I could go hours without needing to breathe. Still, the pressure was suffocating. As soon as the car stopped, I pushed the door open and inhaled deeply, focusing on slowing my breath. Inhale. Exhale."Cams, wait up!" Justine’s voice pulled me back. I blinked, realizing I had already walked halfway to the entrance, my body moving on autopilot.I had to force myself to stop and wait as she caught up. Gran and Grandpa stood together nearby, wrapped in each other's arms as if they couldn’t bear to be apart. The sight made my chest ache. I wanted what they had.Justine finally reached me, her dark hair shimmering under the glow of the streetlamps. Her light gold eyes were accentua
Cammy POV Justine. My head snapped toward her just as Nathan reached out, his fingers brushing against hers. Justine’s golden eyes were wide with shock, her lips parted as she stared at him. "You're my mate?" she whispered, barely able to form the words. Nathan exhaled slowly, his jaw relaxing slightly. "Yes." A wave of emotions crashed over me—relief, excitement—for her—but also something deeper, something unfinished. Because even as I stepped back, distancing myself from the moment that wasn’t mine to claim, my wolf still stirred. And then I turned. Kai Rutherford. The moment I saw him, I knew. He had always been imposing, but right now, he was absolutely devastating. Towering over most of the guests, his presence was magnetic, his sharp jawline set with intensity, and his obsidian eyes burning straight through me. The raw energy radiating between us was nearly tangible, a force pulling me toward him. My heels wobbled on the polished marble floor, my balance throw
Kai POV The angel in my arms was intoxicating. Her scent wrapped around me—vanilla and almond—seeping into my veins like an addiction. Every breath I took was filled with her essence, grounding me in a way I hadn’t realized I needed. Liquid gold eyes and fiery copper hair. Stunning. Mesmerizing. Mine. The mate bond pulsed between us, powerful and undeniable, strengthening my wolf. And I revelled in the power surging through me. I had never felt this kind of pull before—a force that demanded I protect her, cherish her. The realization settled deep in my bones: I would never let her go. I was parched after nearly an hour of conversing with every fucking face in the room. If it weren't for the bewitching sound of her gentle voice as she graciously accepted the congratulations, I would have been fucking annoyed. But that voice. I had never heard anything like it before. So feminine. Like tranquil waters. I barely registered the swarming around us, their words blending into a monoto
Kai POV After notifying the hotel staff to collect my things from the room I'd checked into earlier and take it to the honeymoon suite, I went looking for Cameron. Knowing that I wouldn't have to find another room after smearing that blond human's scent all over the sheets was a relief. This hotel was probably booked out tonight and Cameron would question the reason for needing another room if I had to try book at another hotel. Fuck, all the top tier surrounding hotels were provably booked out tonight. I knew they would make a plan to cater to the future alpha king, but was grateful to have avoided the hassle regardless. I found her chatting to her cousin, Nate's new mate, and a few other girls from her pack. Two of whom I'm sure I'd screwed on previous visits to the Northwest. Cammy was giggling and glowing radiantly as she had been all night, either not knowing or not caring about my past discretions. Cammy. That's what everyone was calling her. Leaning on a wall, I watched my g
Kai POV "Let's get out of here." I whispered in her ear. She stiffened in my arms for a second before looking up, meeting my eyes and nodding. I led her up to our room with my hand on the small of her back. My hand buzzing from the contact and sending the sensation through my entire body. Each step forward had the tension building. The ride up the elevator to the 5th floor had me nearly panting at her scent being confined in the small space. Vanilla and almond. She kept glancing at me out of the corner of her eye as I leaned against the side wall of the empty elevator taking her in with my eyes. The fuck-me heels she donned on her little feet accentuated her toned ivory legs. Her sinful red dress hitting mid thigh, leaving much to be desired. And desire I did. The bodice hugging the swells of her breasts. They would fit perfectly in my large hands. Her heart shaped face housed her full red lips, perfectly angled nose and intense gold eyes. The elevator doors dinged open. But I c
Kai POV "Tell me you are mine, Cameron." I demanded "I-I'm yours..." I couldn't hold back any longer. I pressed open mouthed kisses along her neck. The beast inside rejoiced. Tasting her for the first time. Causing her to gasp at the contact. So innocent. My hands drew patterns on her stomach and sides until the fabric that I hadn't been able to keep my lustful eyes off of all evening, became nothing more than a hindrance, covering her up. I wanted to rip it off her body. fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck I moved my hands around to her back and gently pulled the zip down. Sliding my fingers down her soft skin. Her breathing hitched and her body trembled slightly under my touch. My hands caressed her back, moving upward and then down her shoulders, sliding the thin straps of her dress off in the process. It fell to the ground leaving her in nothing but red heels and her fucking sexy underwear. I pulled away from her neck and just took her in with my eyes. She tuned around and I had to
Kai's POV Cammy's eyes widened when I marched through the front door with my men. A flicker of shock and hope flickered over her delicate features. My beast took possessive inventory of our mate, assessing that our mate was indeed safe. Of course she was. Her guilt had her caged better than bars ever could. She hasn't stepped outside all week. She'd been submissive, although I could find no pleasure in it. Just the ache from the knife she'd twisted painfully into my chest. The dark circles under her eyes and messy hair was evidence of her suffering. As she should be. If I was broken, then she should be too. I snapped my gaze from hers before she could speak and led my men through the house towards my home office. "Hey Cammy!" that idiot, Slade lifted Cammy off the couch and swept her into a hug. He was being too familiar and casual with my mate for my liking. I noticed all my men eying their future queen in relief after the encounter we just had. My wolf growled far more aggre
Cammy POVThe next few days were slow and torturous. Kai wouldn't forgive me. He remained cold and distant, his every action a silent reminder of my mistake. I apologized every time we were alone, trying desperately to win my mate back, but it was no use. He barely acknowledged me beyond what was necessary.Instead, he buried himself in work—overseeing patrols, holding endless meetings with his father and the generals, reinforcing security measures. The Blue Shadows pack had always been strong, but I hadn’t realized how deeply militant they were until now. Every movement was calculated, controlled. Members followed strict, organized routines that allowed no room for spontaneity. No one ventured out alone anymore. The once lively energy of the pack was now tight and cautious—like a coiled spring ready to snap. When I watched the movement from the windows, I could see nothing but observant eyes and tense shoulders.Training was still in full swing, but in smaller groups, and the schedul
Kai's POV The weight of her confession pressed down on me like a crushing force, suffocating and unrelenting. “I freed Edgar.” What the fuck?! The words echoed in my head, each syllable slicing through me, carving into something I wasn’t sure could heal. I was willing to risk everything for Cammy, to keep her secrets. But clearly, she was willing to risk everything to go against me. Without even considering what this would do to me or our people. And fuck, she had no idea what a sick bastard Edgar was. Cammy had made a mistake—a catastrophic, world-altering mistake. And she had just admitted it, eyes wide and brimming with guilt. But it wasn’t enough. The damage was done. Through our bond, I felt myself recoiling, closing off to her. A muscle ticked in my jaw as I forced myself to stay rooted, to keep from losing myself to the rage thrumming beneath my skin. My beast clawed at the surface, demanding action, demanding retribution. But from who? As furious as I was, as much as I w
Kai’s POV The forest was silent, but my mind was anything but. The truth sat heavy in my chest, a weight I couldn’t shake. Cammy—my sweet, gentle mate—was a fucking vampire hybrid. I could still hear her voice, soft and fragile, when she told me. I could see the way she curled into herself, waiting for my reaction, waiting for me to reject her. She had expected me to walk away. And for one, fleeting moment, I had. I had stepped out of the house, the walls closing in on me, my breath ragged as I shifted into my beast. I needed to run, to tear through the woods and let my instincts override the chaos in my head. My entire belief system had been shattered. I had spent my life hunting vampires, hating them, knowing them as nothing more than monsters that fed on the weak, taking pleasure in the suffering they inflicted. And now? Now, my mate—my entire fucking world—was part of them. "My mate." My wolf growled possessively, not happy with my thoughts. I ran until my lungs burn
Cammy POV The sun hung low on the horizon as I approached home, its fading glow casting long shadows across the path. Every step felt heavier than the last, my mind a storm of conflicting emotions. I'd spent the entire walk trying—and failing—to steady my nerves, but the weight of my actions pressed down on me in an unforgiving grip. Treason. That was what I’d just committed. A crime punishable by death. But somehow, what cut deepest wasn’t what I'd done against my pack or my alpha—the alpha king! It was what I'd done against Kai. What did this mean for us? For our bond? The thought of standing against him again made my stomach twist painfully. Would I do it again? Could I keep choosing this path if it meant going against the man I loved? And yet, how could I stand by and do nothing while my pack continued to hunt vampires as if their lives held no worth? This wasn’t just about Edgar anymore. This was bigger. I was caught between two sides. And I had no idea where I truly belong
Cammy POV I could still feel the ghost of Kai’s touch on my skin, the heat of his hands lingering even as I sat in the backseat next to Lindy. My head swirled with thoughts, a mix of irritation with my present predicament and quiet shock at my own actions earlier with Kai. When we had realized that Lindy had brought her friends with her, Kai's ex fuck-buddy at that, I had been pissed. Kai had pulled me off my knees and fucked me from behind on the table, leaving them to awkwardly wait by the car while I screamed out my orgasm, just like Kai's rough voice in my ear was telling me to. Than telling me what a good girl I was. Fully able to hear what was happening inside, Lindy tried to distract them with conversation, while Vera giggled and Angelique stayed quiet. Kai had smirked and told me not to wash his scent off me, to let them know that he'd just fucked me. I was horrified that he'd suggest that, horrified that I'd just allowed Kai to screw me like this, with them listening
Kai POV Lindy brought Vera and Angelique with her to fetch Cammy. I could feel that Cammy was pissed off, but I honestly, I was grateful to the little midget. Our group had been friends for years and I didn't want to shake that more than it already was. Nate, Riley and I had been friends growing up. Vera and Angelique had always been around, being the daughters of my father's delta and beta. Naturally, Vera and Angelique found their place in our little group when Angelique and I started causally fucking. Alec and his friend Slade joined our group when Vera mated to Alec when she turned 18. The girls were strong females, and always looking for a way to the top. They were both after me, but I wasn't really into Vera when Alec was suddenly always around. When there was so much tension between Alec and his slut mate already. So mainly, she fucked around with Nate and Riley when Alec wasn't around. And I fucked with Angelique when our group was together. But, when it was just the g
Kai POV We carry our breakfast to the table and I begin shovelling food into my mouth before Cammy even sits down, avoiding the shitfaced grin on her face. The food nearly falls out my open, gaping mouth when she leans down and kisses me on the cheek and murmers, "I love you too Kai." Fuck it's suddenly hot in here! "So what time is Lindy getting here?" I divert and fucking berate myself for the not so smooth way I cross one ankle over my knee and cut through my bacon with slightly too much fervor, making it shoot halfway off my fucking plate. "In about 40 minutes." She says glancing up at the platinum plated wall clock. "You'll remember to buy the lamb for the roast tomorrow, right?" "Yeah. Relax Cameron. My fucking parents will be grateful if I serve them a fucking sandwich for lunch." "I highly doubt that will go over well." "They better be fucking happy with whatever free food they get in my house. I don't get why you had to invite them here." I can't help grumbl
Kai's POV Naked. She's fucking naked. And pressed up against me. Arms wrapped around my torso. One leg resting on top of mine, exposing the soft, smooth, fleshy jewel nestled between her toned thighs. The heat of her pussy burning into my skin. The steady flurry of her breaths teasing the skin of my chest. Because she's sleeping. Out cold. And won't fucking wake up. Despite my gentle squeezing and probing. Since I'm not an active participant of somnophilia, no matter how inticing my sleeping beauty is, spread out on top of me. I decide that it's time to get up and leave her to her much needed rest. Maybe surprise Cammy with a greasy breakfast. The perfect hangover cure. Fuck, she was adorable last night. I grin as the memories play across my mind. She must have removed her clothes in her drunken state at some point throughout the night. My girl was a light weight. Couldn't handle her drink. So fucking cute. As soon as I opened the bedroom door, I was assaulte