“I…” Zuhan tried to say something but Valeria stopped him. “What are you hiding from me, Zuhan? What has happened to her? Why is there a mark on her neck?” She approached Zuhan and grabbed his collars. Meanwhile, Zuhan placed his hand over hers and spoke without raising his voice.“Please, mom.” Somehow Zuhan called Valeria as mother which shook her by utter shock. He sighed and hesitated before speaking, but things had to be said. “The mark has been lifted, there is no need to worry about that. Svetlana is fine, mom. I will ask dad to handle the rest of the stuff.”Valeria glanced at him as Zuhan patted over her hand. “Trust me, mom. Everything is fine.” Zuhan slipped his arm over her shoulder and hugged Valeria. “We will not allow anything to hurt, Lna. we all are here by her side to support and care for her.” He assured Valeria who sniffled in his chest.“You should stay by her side, Lana will wake up soon.” Zuhan held Valeria’s cheek and wiped off her tears. She nodded and touched
The next day Lana finally woke up and was nursed back to health by her mother. Valeria stood by her side all the time and made sure she was alright. She did not inform Lana about Zuhan and the mate thing yet. Meanwhile, that night Zuhan crept into her room and silently sat near her bed.Svetlana was sound asleep and he crouched down near her bed. “I won’t let anyone hurt you anymore, Lana. This is the last time you have gotten into this state. I promise you, Svetlana. I will protect you from everyone and everything.” Muddling to her in the sleep, Zuhan walked out of the room.Raihan wanted to find some way to discard her but now Alpha Zaro had closed that door too. After Zuhan walked out of the room, Raihan stood there watching Lana. Clenching the fists he wanted to sabotage their mating ceremony. But now with Lana's birthday attached to that date, Raihan’s intentions failed.The day finally came and alpha Zaro along with her own mother made Lana aware of the matters. “This is the lea
“What nonsense?” Alpha Zaro yelled in anger, deep down he was equally confused as to what was happening. “Are you in your sane mind, Asher?” He addressed him by the first name excluding the titles. Alpha Zaro did not want Lana to be mated to anyone else other than any of his sons.Meanwhile, Svetlana found herself being trapped in the midst of another tricky situation. She was well aware of her tussle with Alpha Asher. Assuming that he was going to take revenge from her, she didn’t want to go with him. Lana looked at Zuhan with pleading eyes, shaking her head in fear.“You can’t be serious, Alpha Asher!?” This time Zuhan spoke when Svetlana held his arm closely and hid behind him. Zuhan covered her, indicating that he was not going to give her to anyone. “I have felt the mate bond with her. She is mine.” He informed Asher, asserting his claim.On the other hand, Sahan and Raihan kept quiet knowing that the situation was tense. They both wanted to make sure that their father would sett
Everyone was confused as hell as to what was happening. Alpha Zaro had already announced some series of competitions. All the alphas who were present there and absent were allowed to participate. Whereas, the triplets were equally confused as to why their father would propose such an absurd thing. “Every participant would stay in my pack in the allotted villas. The next announcement shall be done soon regarding the competitions. Enjoy the party, ladies and gentlemen.” Alpha Zaro reached for the glass and raised it. The loud chattering began in the backyard when he asked Zuhan to bring Lana inside.“Honey, what did you do?” Valeria questioned her husband when they all walked inside his study. “I had no other option, Val. You saw how that bastard was threatening me publicly.” Alpha Zaro spoke while raking through his hair in anger. The situation had already gotten out of hand.“I know this is all a plan of Mace, now that she has Luna's position. It is easier for her to avenge his son f
[Svetlana’s pov]I was still thinking about how to react to the realisation. Never knew that Zuhan would willingly claim me. I was elated that my worries were about to be sorted out. Until Alpha Asher butted in with his breaking news. Gladly alpha Zaro generated a way out via the competition idea.“Do you need time to think about whom you wanna pick?” Alpha Zaro asked me while glancing in an anticipated expression. “It is okay, you can take your time to think.” I was relieved about not taking an abrupt decision. How could I even pick one among four men?“All of you, go to your rooms. The guests will be staying here tonight.” I saw him shaking his head in agitation. While the triplets glanced at me before walking out. Meanwhile, my mother headed towards her husband and massaged his shoulders. Looking at them I scurried out too.As soon as I walked out Raihan grabbed my arm and pulled. Heading towards the other side of the arcade. “Leave me, Raihan.” Shouting at him, I was pushed to the
[Svetlana’s pov]After eating the food I pulled out a fork to eat the brownie. While thinking thoroughly about every guy I had to tell one name tomorrow morning to alpha Zaro. However, only Raihan was aware of my past and the issues I had in the previous pack. Picking someone genuine was out of the window.Among all those assholes Zuhan was the only one I was drawn towards. And picking him would secure me a good spot. But deep down somewhere I knew we were not fated mates. He could walk out on me in future upon finding his rightful mate. Sahan and Asher were out of the question, one was immature and the other seeked revenge. There was only one option for me who could pull me out of all my problems. Raihan Zaro. He hated me enough and was willing to do anything to keep me away from his brothers. I was fully aware that he did not want me to go with Asher. The way he displayed the anger upon my words was evident. Back in Omaha, Alpha Blake was already finding me. Raihan was right, I ha
[Svetlana’s pov]The next day when I was done with the ointment a knock on the door snagged my attention. Immediately changing into other clothes I touched my thigh to check the wound. One of my fingers somehow got grazed over the ointment which went unnoticed from my eyes. After what happened last night it was obvious that one of my potential options would be on the door.Standing up and heading towards the door, opening it I spotted Sahan in front of me. “Good morning, babes!” He greeted me while leaning against the wooden boundary. The same smile over his face which I always wanted to snatch. For some reason my heart dropped as I was expecting Zuhan. Perhaps, somewhere deep down I was not ready to let him go from my heart and mind. Sahan glanced at my hand while grabbing it with his cheerful voice. “What do we have here? Did the kitten play with her little kitty?” It took me a few moments to realise what he meant seeing the ointment. Pulling my hand with a scoff I pushed him while
Svetlana walked towards her room, her mind was clouded with tons of questions. Never in her craziest dreams she would have imagined Lars to participate. Slamming the door behind her, Lana slumped in the bed making a worrisome face. “Why is he here? He cannot be here for me, right?” She couldn’t help but suspect his intentions for joining.Laying in the bed while looking towards the ceiling. It was the moment when Lana realised something. “I should ask him.” She stood up from the bed and lunged towards the bag. Fishing out the card which Lars gave her that day. Svetlana headed to get her phone, and Alpha Zaro brought her a new one. “Why is he getting hurt in this mess?” She couldn’t help but wonder and worry over his crazy antics. Dialling the number Lana waited for him to pick up. Instead, Lars cut the call which made Lana fret over the situation even more. Meanwhile, the alpha invited all of the guys to the dining hall. Everyone sat there in the tense atmosphere. The alpha and Luna
Raihan stepped back and was planning to head out when Zuhan grabbed his arm. “Hold on, why are you in a hurry?” He became even more suspicious with the way Raihan avoided answering directly. “And why did you block our access from the mind link?” This was the question Raihan was attempting to escape from. Zuhan placed his hand over Raihan’s shoulder and raised his eyebrow. “Wasn’t this our bond rule, bro? How could you break it?” His expressions seemed stunned at the behaviour. While Raihan stared at him back blankly without any answer. He didn’t want to disclose whatever happened between him and Lana. Meanwhile, Sahan stood there without adding anything to the matter. “Tell us what happened? Why were you in Lana’s room at such an hour?” Zuhan skidded closer and a playful smirk appeared over his lips. “Why did you shut us both out of the mind-bound bond?” Poking his elbow on his tummy he teased Raihan bluntly.“What is it which you don’t want us to know? Huh–unh?” Raihan hesitated an
“Shh…it is alright.” Raihan held her face and tried to calm her down. “I am glad that you came here, at least no one can harm you here.” Looking into her eyes intensely, Raihan was elated that she was under his roof. The idea of Lana being harmed and harassed had already left him uncomfortable. “It doesn’t matter anymore whether you wanted us or not. Now you have no way out, haha. You are already mine.” Raihan smiled after a soft encouraging chuckle. He wanted to convey to her the utter realisation that at least he wasn’t going to leave her. “Don’t worry about anything, alright? I am here, your mess is mine now.” She nodded blankly seeing him convincing her. Svetlana didn’t wait for him to say anything further, leaping further she hugged him. “Rest well. You must be tired after stressing out.” He meaningfully winked at her. Svetlana smacked over his shoulder playfully while pouting. “You pervert!” Raihan sneered and chuckled at her, pulling her closer from wrist. “For you.” Replying
Her moans were getting louder while Raihan’s excitement filled the whole atmosphere. Lana was unable to keep herself in the spot while Raihan held her thighs. Seeing her making faces out of ecstasy satisfied him. Somewhere deep down Raihan was elated that he was the first one to get into her panties. With a loud growl he released inside her but didn’t pull out. “That was—damn!” Raihan chuckled softly while still holding her from butt. Whereas, Lana was exhausted and slumped over his shoulder carelessly. “Aww, love~” Making a loving pout, he scooped her and carried Lana to the bed. It was the moment when he noticed the marks on her back. Svetlana supported her arms around his shoulders while breathing heavily. Sitting on the bed while still being inside her, Raihan traced his fingers over those marks. “No–” Lana reflexively ebbed in horror with a yell, staring intensely in his eyes with hesitation. Raihan extended his arm to touch her cheek but Lana shrugged off his hand. “It’s alrig
Lana and Raihan laid on the carpeted floor with a white bed sheet over their bodies. Both of them stared at the ceiling without making eye contact. “That was—amazing.” Svetlana glanced at him only to see Raihan’s torso naked. The sweat beads over his forehead made him appear more handsome. Reflexively she extended her hand to touch his face when Raihan shifted his gaze. Holding her wrist while looking at him, Lana was caught off the guard. “I–I was just–” She couldn’t generate an excuse immediately. Raihan could see her flushed expressions knowing she was shy about whatever happened. “Admiring my looks?” Raihan bluntly spoke with a smirk as he turned over on his arm. Pulling her wrist with force, Lana’s breasts and hand landed over his torso. “You know–” He resumed, releasing her wrist, Raihan extended his hand and toyed with her hair lock. “You could admire me closely, all you want.”Svetlana could feel her heart getting out of control. She didn’t want to admit that he could move he
“Hushh, it will hurt when the wolf will bite.” It took a moment for Lana to actually get what he meant. A visible blush appeared over her cheeks as she averted her gaze. Raihan was amused by her sudden switch of behaviour and it aroused him even more. Smirking at her, reaching for her cheek, Raihan made Lana look at him forcefully. “Look me in the eyes when I am talking to you, Svetlana.” His tone wasn’t harsh like usual, instead it moved Lana’s heart. Raihan was now handling her gently like a blooming delicate rose. Svetlana could feel her body getting heated up, her heart beating in the ears along with Raihan’s fast heartbeat. He leaned in further with his lips barely touching hers. Lana’s irregular breath fell over his face making Raihan feel his dick getting hard. “Always look at me when I am feeling you under me.” Raihan’s whisper made her feel the wetness. Slipping his one hand down while the other rested on the carpet near her head. Svetlana laid under his silhouette with her
Lana couldn’t take it anymore, ebbing as she ran towards her room. It was hard for her to swallow that she was some prize. All her life she craved for attention, to be valued, to feel important. But this was not what Lana desired in any way. Leaving the pack was already in her plan, being trapped like a trophy was not in her checklist. Everything came down crashing for her as she didn’t want to stay. Things had started to make sense which made her hands tremble and steps to stumble. Somehow Svetlana reached her room and closed the door.“How could he do this to me? I thought he genuinely was concerned about me.” Slumping in the bed, Lana threw a pillow in anger. “My goodness! How could I be so naive to think that anyone here is actually my family?” Placing her palms on the bed, clutching the bedsheet in rage. Svetlana stood up and wandered, seeing the vase on the table. She picked it up and threw it to ventilate her anger. However, Raihan grabbed it using his sharp senses after enteri
[Svetlana’s pov]Ever since I had stepped in the Dark Stone pack my life had undergone a serious change. Having no idea why I was being targeted by every single person. It wasn’t even that I had some kind of liking towards the triplets. well, until recently but that too Zuhan was the only one I was interested in. At first it was Joselyn for assuming my curiosity in Raihan, her fiance. Later on, Priscilla also joined because she believed every single woman around them was her enemy. Somehow my luck, nature, fate whatever you call it, dealt with both. Until Asher joined the picture and didn’t leave my poor ass alone. Why did he have to lie about feeling the mate bond? That still raised the question in my head whether the triplets sensed it too or not. Nonetheless, upon finding that all three of them felt the bond. Alpha Zaro announced about picking only one guy. How was I supposed to pick one when Raihan was waiting to wring my neck?However, that’s when I decided about picking him due
After everyone was done with the dinner, Alpha Zaro and his Luna headed towards the rooftop for stargazing. Alpha Asher and his mother, Luna Mace, stayed there for some chit chat. Raihan went to his room to slip into a tracksuit as he was going for a run. Lars already wanted to sleep just like Sahan, who was the first one to leave the table. Meanwhile, Zuhan and Lana strolled towards the front side.Cool breeze brushed past them making both push the worries behind. “I am sorry about what Raihan said earlier.” Lana spoke in a shallow tone with her head lowered. There was utter hesitation and shame in her body language. Zuhan stopped his walk and head patted her. “There is nothing to be sorry about, Lana. He is my brother and I know what he means. You don’t have to feel guilty for his actions.” Lana was unsure what to say and react to his reassurance. However, she smiled at his remark and attempted to clear her position. “But still that was rude. And all three of you are now in front o
“Then what do you even want? Why are you acting weirdly now after setting everything up?” Lana confronted him while Raihan was holding her wrists. He had a lot to say but didn’t know if it was the right time to begin with. “Is there something on your mind? Do you want to do things in some other way?” Raihan shook his head and stepped back, releasing her hands he growled at Lana. Something was wrong with him.“No, everything is fine. You don’t have to overthink.” He spoke and stepped towards the window. Raihan’s gaze darted to the afternoon sky as he sighed. “As I said you have my word, I won’t back off from my decision. It doesn’t matter what the trials are and whomever is going to participate. You will pick me and I will assure it won't look like planned.” Raking through his hair, Raihan headed to the door. Svetlana could not comprehend the reason for his weird antics. In her head he was acting oddly for some hidden reason. Because there was no way Raihan could be in love with her.