NORAMy mouth went dry as he snaked his arm around my waist and pulled me against his body. My face disappeared in his chest as I placed my hands on his hard abdomen to keep myself calm.“ The day they both were killed…I realized that lying to someone is the worst thing you can do to them. It’s like…you are telling them that they were wrong to trust you and it’s their long-overdue punishment. It’s like having someone’s heart right in your palm and instead of cherishing it, you start squeezing it to see if it hurts or kills you. It’s the worst kind of pain. I hate that. ” He caressed my hair, my back, and my nape as he whispered in a soft voice.We had never talked about such things before. I didn’t know how to react. I couldn’t even ask what it was that killed his father and brother…what kind of lie was that? I just listened and felt as if I was sinking into a deep hole, without a way out.His hands paused on the small of the waist. “ do anything, Lana, but never lie to me. I will for
STRIKERShe didn’t want to go with me. It disappointed me a little after what happened between us last night.I didn’t think that she would give in so easily, but it turned out, I was not the only one yearning to have her. The disappointment vanished for a moment as I recalled the pleased look on her face when I drove my cock deep into her pussy, and those sexy moans. Fuck! I haven’t had someone make me go weak in my knees before, but with her, I didn’t want it to end. Something went wrong with me when she clenched around my cock and moaned my name. My heart had skipped multiple beats and I came undone just by seeing her parted lips, rosy cheeks, and gorgeous body under me. My heart had never beat so fast during sex before. I had been always in control, and not so fucking sloppy.Sighing, I looked down at my pants. I was getting hard just thinking about it. This was bad.Shaking my head subtly, I looked ahead. The preparations were done. No one had shifted. Everyone was taking their
NORA It was an uncomfortable ride, with the constant hard thing poking me in the butt, and the warriors throwing me stiff glances. They knew what their King was up to, and it seemed they found it surprising. It was shocking to me. Was not everyone used to this by now? They must have seen many other omega girls like this with Striker, but this thought was growing weak as I found everyone nervous and weird. I could almost hear Granny telling me that Striker never touched any omega girl before, as time passed. This made me think…I didn’t even say goodbye to my Granny friend. I missed her already. The sneaky, afternoon parties with her were cool. “ We are close. ” Striker whispered against my neck. I blinked, glancing at the forest we were passing. I was so lost in thoughts that I was zoning out. The clearing could be clearly seen from here. I looked to my right and found myself getting lost in thoughts again. Was the lone cottage still there, hidden in the trees, secluded from the
NORAStriker carried me inside the plain bathroom and sat me down on the basin counter. I huffed, folding my arms over my chest.Turning around, he peeled his shirt off his body. I licked my lips, eyeing his ripped muscles and that strong build. The scar ran down his back too, almost as if his arm was sewn back to his body, as if his natural healing process was not enough to fix the injury.What Amanah said about him returning home with his arm barely hanging from his shoulder rang through my ears, and I instantly cast my gaze down.It felt unfair. He should have been the one to tell me, not Amanah.“ You didn’t even come down for dinner. That Alpha’s daughter…whatever her name is, came to call you down but you didn’t respond. ” It was sweet that he didn’t bother remembering her name. If only she knew how insignificant she was to Striker, she would stop trying and do something better with her precious time.“ I was tired. ” I answered, picking up my head.He was not in front of me. He
NORA“ St—Striker…” I stammered.I twisted my hands, trying to get out of his grip but he didn’t let me.“ Striker! ” I hissed next.He didn’t listen and kept going harder, and harder until I had to squeeze my legs around him.“ Striker please slow down. You are hurting me. ” I cried out.He didn’t stop, instead, kept thrusting faster. It almost felt like a burning blur, as the pain continued to intensify.My eyes found his head which was resting on my shoulder. He seemed to be unable to listen, to think. He only wanted the pleasure to do some wonders, and make him better—I had known this feeling where someone would want a foreign emotion or sensation to take over and make them forget about everything else.And this frustrated me. Striker was using my body to get over whatever was going through his head.Satan’s Buttocks! I fell for it.“ Striker! It hurts! Stop! ” I shrieked and he instantly stopped.His shoulders were stiff and his body taut against me. I shakily took in his incense
NORAI slept peacefully in Striker’s arms but that didn’t seem to be the case for him. He was wide awake, staring at me when I woke up and stretched all my sore muscles.I gasped, placing my hand over my mouth as our gazes met. He sighed and looked away instantly.“ Don’t tell me you have been keeping an eye on me all this time. ” I scrunched my nose, oddly feeling giddy about it.Striker didn’t say anything to my surprise. I pouted, watching his side profile. He was as handsome as ever, and a little guilty. He was a strange man. The place I have known my whole life…No powerful man ever felt bad for hurting a woman, either consciously or unconsciously. Powerful men were always supposed to be unapologetic and harsh while women, specifically omega women were supposed to be submissive and forgiving. That’s why it was weird for him to feel bad, even if it was a common reaction. And when he didn’t say sorry, I felt furious. He was like those powerful men, but not like them at the same ti
NORAI couldn’t do anything but witness Striker pick up Beatrice in his arms and take off. Everyone was equally shocked like me, and I had a hunch I was supposed to be angry or embarrassed because people were watching me, waiting for my outburst.I didn’t feel any of it. All I felt was pain—not that jealousy kinda mental pain but physical pain. Did I get hit in my chest? I couldn’t recall but it felt like an elephant had trampled over my heart.“ Are you okay? ” Alpha Chester approached me as I kept bending down, trying to catch my breath.“ I… ” I trailed off. Another wave of scorching pain hit me in the chest and I fell to my knees, gasping.‘ What—What’s happening? ’ Zoey panicked, sounding equally agonized.“ Lady Lana! ” Alpha crouched down and gripped my shoulder.I hissed, closing my eyes. There were just so many voices and whispers around, but I couldn’t seem to focus on anything. My mind was growing numb and my heart was being squeezed in some invisible fists.Just as the pai
STRIKERI should have told Lana when Beatrice came to the pack. I should have told Lana that I didn’t know she was coming. I was out on the pack round with Alpha Chester when she just appeared before me, saying this was a surprise.It really was a surprise. She crossed the border and came here without informing me. Grans must have known, but she didn’t inform me either.It was awkward to meet her in front of Alpha Chester and for the first time, I was mad at her. Whatever we had between us, was a secret. She couldn’t go around, making my people believe I was fucking two girls at the same time. This could have tarnished my image.Somehow, I managed to send her away and then asked Alpha Chester why she was here. He revealed that she was sent by Tyson’s father to inspect the wall which was being attacked by vampires and humans. The East needed to know what a full-force attack from those filthy creatures looked like. Tyson had already gone to visit a pack in his territory, so Beatrice was
Hey Sweet Readers! So, after some eight months (that's really a lot. I didn't know so much time had passed honestly), the story is complete. Nora and Striker's story was different from all the stories I ever wrote before. I didn't know what overcame me when I started writing this story and decided to make Nora a crackhead from the beginning *evil laugh*, but I guess, I wanted to try something unique for the first time. I was tired of the usual All Dark Romances with the FL getting tortured and the ML being an a-hole. It was really an experiment. I was nervous about it in the beginning because I doubted anyone would want to read this book, but you all my sweet readers proved me wrong. I can't thank you enough for the support you always show me and I will never stop saying it ❤️ Like all the books before, I unconsciously delayed writing the end of this story because I was too attached to the characters but I am glad I was able to finish it. Now what's next? I am sure you all are wo
NORA “ I went to look for him before any of you did. ” He whispered and pushed himself away from the railing. “ I always will. ” I was left speechless once again. He walked away from me and left his words hanging in the air. ‘ He fucked everything up. ’ Striker groaned down our link. ‘ Make sure Ryder doesn’t see any of it. ’ I sighed and decided to follow the rest of the crowd to see what was being done. People stepped aside to give me way when they noticed my aura and me. I exited the grand hall and approached the throne room. Everyone followed me closely, eager to witness the King of the East and his new shenanigan. I came to a slow halt as I noticed blood painting the floor outside the golden double doors of the throne room. I picked up my head and stared at the man in the distance. Tyson was sitting on the grey concrete seat that had golden engravings. He was only wearing his jeans, and the upper half of his body was bare. His legs were spread apart as he rested back on
NORA Tyson couldn’t stay with us for long. He fulfilled his promise to me, gave Jack back to Striker, and then departed for the East. The little time he spent with me was enough for me to know something had changed in him. Maybe, everything had changed. His voice was no longer gentle. His eyes didn’t shine. He lost his genuine smile that used to touch the hearts. I wanted to know if it was because he was part vampire now. But, I didn’t get the chance as Striker was attached to his side first and then, it was Ryder who refused to leave him alone. Surprisingly, Ryder was able to pull the old Tyson out of him for a little while. When he smiled at him, it was real. And even for a small amount of time, Tyson’s eyes shone bright again. It was enough for me to sit back and just watch the first interaction between my son and my brother. There was still hope for Tyson. He was not all lost. And after two weeks of his return, I was proved right. I was sent an invitation from the East
NORA It was unexpected but people got used to the absence of the wall pretty fast. Levian could be credited for this perhaps. Because he didn’t attack us after the day he promised me the things he did. Vampires and humans were rarely seen. That was the case with Tyson too. He didn’t return even after two years passed. Dad went back to being the King in Tyson’s place while the three Kingdoms waited for the return of the King of the East. That’s what I liked to believe before I visited the East and realized the harsh truth. The people of the East were ecstatic that they didn’t have to deal with a rapist King anymore. They flourished during the reign of my Dad. I didn’t want to, but I felt bitter towards those people. Striker told me at that time. Tyson has to do a lot of work to make people believe in him again. But, I didn’t agree with him. People treated him harshly due to an accusation that was not even trialed or proven. They didn’t care what it made him feel or put him
STRIKER When I didn’t find her sleeping beside me earlier, I felt the worse fear of my life. Panic and anger became one, consuming my every thought, and hijacking my every move. I searched for her like a madman. In the castle. In my mind. And when I realized where she must be, all logic evaded me. I ran to save her, desperate to get to her before she ended up in danger. I was not terrified for one but two lives. My whole world, my family, my love was at risk…and there was nothing I wanted more than to have it all back. Nora made me go through all this. I could understand her desperation to find her brother but she didn’t need to do this to me. I would have gone to find Tyson anyway. I would have done everything to bring him back. For a moment, I was angry that she didn’t trust me, didn’t believe in me…and this thought drove me crazy. But it didn’t mean this anger would push me away from her. On the contrary, I found myself becoming more possessive. After what happened to
NORA“ It’s Lenora Skoldofr now. ” My voice echoed in the silent hall. “ I am the mate of Alpha King of the West. Do I need other reasons? ” “ Women are not…” Another started again but closed his mouth when I looked at him.Or maybe, because Striker looked at him at the same time.A little part of me found it infuriating but if I needed Striker’s shadow to get things done, I wouldn’t mind. I would never fight with him over this.“ I know you all were discussing the vampire threat. ” I started.All eyes were on me, judging and rejecting. Women were not supposed to take part in such activities.“ I want to be useful and suggest something to the Alpha King. ” If I needed to rely on him, so be it.“ What suggestion? ” Striker wondered, craning his neck to look at me.Instead of getting up and towering over me, he let me remain the taller one. Turning to me, and staying in this position didn’t affect him in front of all these people.“ We have a small army. ” I stated, as a matter of fact
NORAStriker didn’t ask me about Tyson again. We had come to a silent agreement that until his return, we wouldn’t discuss him. I was relieved. But, I couldn’t get Tyson out of my mind.When we came back, Granny was waiting for me. Instead of scolding me as she had done once before, she embraced me. I was given clothes to wear, and Striker was taken to the throne room by a warrior.Apparently, my adorable, violent mate had summoned the whole Kingdom and all the Alphas for any possible war. Now, he needed to send everyone back. Granny didn’t let me follow him when I tried to go. She pulled me to the sitting area, her hold firm on my wrist.She was scared.Everyone was scared.Except Amanah. She was scared and hurt.Right after she saw me sit in the sitting area, she turned and left me with Granny. My heart drowned, but then it went back inside my chest when I realized I could always talk to her.Amanah would never hate me, or remain angry at me forever.“ I was not expecting such an
NORA Levian was not a liar. When he said he wouldn’t fight, he stayed true to his words. He made all his people stand back. All I had to do was to go to my fuming Striker after that. He was still spitting fire, that burned the ground he walked on. When he saw me coming, his wolf stopped glowing like a stove and calmed down. His head dipped a little low, letting me step closer. ‘ We are not fighting today, Striker. ’ I whispered down the mind link. ‘ What makes you think I will leave him alone when I have him just in front of me? ’ He snarled. He was angry and barely holding that flaring fire back. It was clear that this was all now directed at me because I ran away from home. ‘ We will not provoke him like our ancestors, Striker. I—We need to do things differently. Repeating the same mistakes won’t make us win. ’ I sighed. ‘ And retreating like cowards will? ’ His wolf stepped forth, almost brushing against my shoulders. The heat of his body warmed my skin. I expected his fire
NORAI didn’t think it would be this easy to convince Levian to talk to me alone, and to let Striker really let me go. But, they both didn’t protest. I was stunned for a moment but then my gaze fell on Tyson who had turned his back to us. The surprise vanished. Worry took its place.What was he going through? There was no way of finding out. He wouldn’t tell anyone. He was the kind who liked to suffer alone.Sighing, I walked towards Levian. The crack in the ground still baffled me, but it was not as surprising as it was supposed to be. The ability felt natural and didn’t make me uncomfortable.Levian turned around when he saw me approaching. He led me towards the trees in the distance.‘ Careful. ’ Striker murmured in my head furiously.‘ Nothing will happen. You are right behind me. ’ I huffed.He grumbled but didn’t say anything.Levian stopped close to a tree and turned around all of a sudden. I paused, my brows lifting to my forehead.He raised his hand and waved it in the air.