POV: AARON“Callie,” I growled, grabbing the soap and quickly turning her back to me, granting myself a torturous view of her round, perfect butt. “If you keep touching me like that, I’ll succumb to my impulses.”“Am I hurting you?” Callie tried to turn back around, but I kept her in place.“No, quite the opposite.” I clenched my teeth as her hips pressed back against my hardness, and her head rested on my shoulder. “What are you doing?”“My wolf wants to be with you,” she said innocently, her flushed skin betraying her boldness. “Alpha, can you hand me the soap?”“I’ll wash you,” I said firmly, pushing her hair forward as I lathered the soap over her back. My hands moved down to her hips, where her body trembled under my touch, and my wolf growled with excitement.I followed the curve of her legs, massaging as I went, then moved back up to her buttocks. Tempted to bite and mark her, I restrained myself, placing a lingering kiss there instead, savoring the moment. I stopped at her bac
POV: CALLIEThe explosion of sensations on my human skin was both pleasurable and gentle. His touches lingered on every part of me, pulsing where his fingers pressed. His kiss, though fierce and dominant, stirred longing within me. I touched my swollen lips, overwhelmed by the lingering sensations, and sighed as tears welled up.“Did I hurt you?” he asked, his voice intense yet laced with a hint of concern.“Your touches are gentle.” I confessed, my feelings a confusing mix. “Please, King Lycan, this kind of pain, I couldn’t bear.”“Pain from my touch?” Aaron seemed as bewildered by my words as I was.I shook my head, trying to stifle my sobs, afraid of being punished as I was in my pack. The more I cried and begged, the more they hurt me.“To have a reason to live, only for it to be taken away from me again!” I said through clenched teeth, a mix of anger and sorrow filling my voice.I turned my face away, feeling the weight of his body. His hands intertwined with mine, gently caressi
POV: AARONThe wolf was panting, confused by her reactions. No matter how much my logical mind told me to step away, my wolf roared, insisting on keeping her close. The intensity of her emotions coursed through me like waves of electricity.I grabbed her neck with gentle pressure, pulling her closer. Inhaling deeply, I absorbed her intoxicating sweet scent. My teeth grazed her pale skin, leaving a soft mark. Callie’s scent shifted to one of apprehension and fear, and her frightened expression made me pull back.“I won’t take you by force, little wolf. I’ll make you beg for me,” I growled, stepping away before I lost control of my impulses. “Rest. We leave at dawn,” I added, heading toward the door.“Aren’t you going to rest too?” she asked shyly. “I won’t bother you, my king… I can sleep elsewhere to give you privacy.”“What I want right now, you can’t give me.” I growled, a mischievous smile playing on my lips as I tilted my head, measuring her from head to toe. “Not yet.”I left the
POV: AARONI pulled my hands away from her trembling, sweat-soaked body, punching the sides of the mattress in fury before pulling Callie into my arms to calm her as she thrashed violently.“Shh, little wolf, you’re safe here with me,” I said simply, my wolf growling softly in a mix of comfort and a desperate need to take all her pain upon ourselves.Slowly, I felt her body relax into my embrace, her scent returning to a serene and gentle calm, her breathing steadying. Callie burrowed her face deeper into my chest, sending waves of electric sensation coursing through me. I growled through clenched teeth, knowing exactly what I would do once we returned to the pack:“I’ll skin those wolves alive!”POV: CALLIEThe Alpha was taking his time returning, while my body paid the steep price of transformation. Exhausted, I lay at the edge of the bed to avoid disturbing the king. My mind wandered, relishing the few pleasures I’d experienced in life—like the warmth and gentleness of his touch, i
POV: CALLIEI did as instructed, sneezing a few times due to the dust. I sniffed the surroundings, trying to detect if he had been injured, but the wolf nearby seemed unbeatable, without a single scratch.“Are you okay?” I asked, still confused by the mixed scent of iron that made my stomach churn.“You underestimate my strength far too much.” Aaron growled impatiently, his scent shifting back to his human form.“Those wolves… their scent…” I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I should continue.“What about it?” the Alpha rumbled, stepping closer and making me subtly retreat. “If I wanted to hurt you, don’t you think I would have already?”“Forgive me, my king.” I murmured, biting my lips and nervously twirling strands of hair around my fingers.“It’s irritating how much you apologize!” he snapped, grabbing me firmly and pulling me against his body, trapping me in his dominance. “What about the scent of those wolves?”“I smelled them at the Wild Dawn Pack.” I shivered as his finger tra
POV: AARON“Of course, my king.” Callie replied, her voice still laced with fear.It was the first time I had lost control of my mind, acting purely on instinct. For us wolves, desires were far more intense—we could smell the pheromones, irresistibly drawn to them.It took immense control and strength to suppress the body’s basic needs, but something about her seemed to dull my mind, silencing logic and reason, awakening dark desires that made it increasingly difficult to resist the urge to claim her.My wolf made the task even harder, growling restlessly in my mind, predatory and domineering, ready to claim her as his. As I evaluated her through the lens of a Supreme Alpha, Callie was not a wolf worthy of being my mate. Having a blind wolf as my Luna would be a sign of weakness.Why did a part of me even consider the possibility? I growled in frustration. We needed to return to the pack. I was enraged by the attack and by her memories. I needed to release this pent-up fury, and I kne
POV: AARONWe went straight to the cells where the male wolves were separated from the females. As per my orders, all prisoners were to remain in their human form—their weakest state. Any who disobeyed were eliminated without mercy. I stood in front of a cell holding three werewolves. I kept the groups small to prevent rebellions that would be difficult for the guards to suppress.“All of you, shift!” I growled loudly, my command absolute, increasing the restrained pressure of my power. If I let it fully loose, I could suffocate any creature with sheer force alone. Trembling, the prisoners exchanged confused glances.“My king, isn’t this something we usually avoid?” the Beta asked nervously from behind me. I shot him a sharp glare, and he quickly looked away, remaining silent.Turning back to the captives, I watched as, one by one, they shifted into their wolf forms. I inspected each cell carefully until I found the three aggressors from Callie’s memory.“You three, step forward,” I o
POV: AARONI dragged the last wolf, who no longer had the strength to scream or beg, his fur soaked with tears. I impaled him directly, taking my time, and looked at each lifeless body with complete satisfaction. The Beta stood nearby, visibly shaken, his eyes darting toward the blind wolf as he frowned. He cautiously approached me, speaking carefully:“My Alpha, forgive my bluntness… Is all this because of the blind wolf?”Grabbing him, I slammed him against the stakes and roared furiously in his face, blood dripping from his nose and eyes.“This is about everyone knowing they cannot stand against my power. My enemies will fall—choose your side wisely, Beta!” I threw him forcefully against the city gates. “Callie!”“Y-yes, my king,” she stammered, trembling.“See what is done to enemies!” I commanded, towering over her. Confused, she turned her snout toward me.“What?” she asked, surprised.“Shift into your human form and feel the lifeless bodies of those who hurt you so deeply!” I g
POV: CALLIEI explored the cave we were in, sniffing around to make sure there was no danger. I followed the sound of water, dipping my hand in and feeling its comfortable, inviting temperature.“Yulli?” I called, but the witch seemed unconscious, having used the last of her strength to partially heal the poison that the Dark God had spread through my body.I slid out of my clothes, stepping into the water, feeling its gentle caress against my skin. I scrubbed my body, desperate to rid myself of the scent of Dante and Nocturnus. The darkness that clung to them was repulsive. I needed to figure out what to do next—the Supreme Alpha was the father of my child, the same man from my dreams, seemingly my destined mate.But why did I want to run from him? Why did I feel the need to escape? Aaron wasn’t like the man in my dreams. Had I simply idealized him?“So many ques
POV: AARONI took the chain from Kemilly’s hands, dragging the prisoners effortlessly while glancing over my shoulder at the wolves who dared to protest.“SILENCE!” I roared, making the ground tremble, silencing them instantly. “These wolves will be evaluated. If they are found guilty of treason, I will judge and punish them personally.”“But, Lycan King, we didn’t do any.” The prisoner started to speak, but immediately fell silent when my fierce eyes locked onto him.“Please, Alpha, you can’t possibly believe my son is a traitor… This she-wolf disappeared for days and suddenly shows up with these accusations!” the elder pleaded, glaring at Kemilly, who growled threateningly.“Kemilly left under my command. She has served me for years and was once even considered for Luna. Show some respect, elder.” I growled,
POV: CALLIE“How did you manage to break free?” I asked the witch, alarmed.“I’m not an ordinary sorceress. Besides, Dante isn’t as smart as he thinks. The mana stone that repels magic needs to be bathed in pure cave water to maintain its power. I guess he doesn’t know that.” She let out a soft laugh. “And he wanted to become the Supreme Alpha with such foolishness.”“Yulli, why are you helping me? You know you’re putting yourself at risk… You could escape without me. I’m blind…” I sighed. “I’ll only slow you down!”“Why do you think I’m here?” The sorceress gently touched my hand, and I felt the chains vibrate as they unlocked. “The ancestors sent me to you. Besides, it’s my friend’s child you’re carrying. I can’t ignore that and abandon you.”&
POV: AARONI woke up to soft touches on my body, but unlike in my dreams with Callie, they didn’t send shocks or shivers through me.Amused, I caught her slender wrist.“Taking advantage of me while I sleep?”I pulled her into my arms, inhaling her scent—different from before.Strangely, my wolf rejected her, forcing us apart.I shot up abruptly, frowning.It was odd. My inner beast roared for his mate, yet whenever we were physically together, he became fierce and defensive toward her.“Why is your wolf rejecting me?” she asked, confused, lowering her head, sadness in her voice.“I don’t understand, Lycan King. I thought you wanted me. Did I misunderstand?”Something about the way she spoke felt off, but I still didn’t know what h
POV: ESMERALDA“Damn it, Dante, you idiot! How could you turn me into this repulsive thing?” I snarled, pacing back and forth, furious. “Then again, the Lycan King isn’t bad at all. He actually seems to like this blind she-wolf.”I ran my hands through my hair, stepping in front of the mirror.Despite the magic and my identical appearance to Callie, I could see. Those who looked at me, however, only saw blind eyes, unable to perceive the magical veil cloaking my face, shaping it into that of the insignificant little wolf.“Enjoying your new look?”Jaxon entered the room, laughing.“You look even better like this!”“Go to hell, Beta!” I growled, irritated, glaring at him through the mirror’s reflection.“What do you want? Did you come here just to mock me?
POV: CALLIEShe felt his back against her as she hugged him from behind, fearful of losing this sense of security—even if only in a dream. Her mind raced through the next steps, thinking of how to return to the Alpha.I nibbled lightly on his back, making him sigh, then trailed kisses upward, inhaling his addictive, woody scent. My nails glided over his shoulders and arms in slow, rhythmic strokes.“I still can’t give you the answers you want, but please, Alpha... Here, at least, can we just be you and me?”Aaron turned, cupping my face with his open palm. I let my head rest against him, closing my eyes to absorb his warmth.“Please...”His hand slid to the nape of my neck, pulling me forward, guiding my body onto his. He bit my stomach and ran his tongue along my hip, slowly moving inward as I sank down onto his length, inch by inch.
POV: CALLIE“Aaron?” I looked down, confused.Was my involvement with the same wolf who had hunted me causing my memory loss? Was he the father of my child?“You’re the Supreme Alpha they’re trying to take down.”“Who’s trying to take me down?” Aaron took a few steps back, his gaze wary. “Are you on their side? Why won’t you talk to me outside this dream?”“The followers of that so-called god, Nocturnus.”The moment I mentioned his name, sharp, needle-like pain pierced my mind. I groaned in agony, my legs giving out beneath me before I collapsed—only to be caught by the striking man in front of me.“The person who came to you isn’t...”I screamed as the pain became unbearable, a violent sensation rising in my stomach. Turning
POV: AARONI walked with firm strides toward the Beta, who was yanking the chains forcefully. He stopped when he noticed me.“My king...” Jaxon said, offering a slight bow. “I found the blind she-wolf wandering near the mount, close to the moss lands. I brought your prisoner back.”I stepped closer, sniffing in her direction. Though her scent had familiar traces, something about it felt off. However, the same had happened in my dream.“Callie?” I called.She kept her head down in silence.“Why isn’t she speaking?”“I couldn’t say, Alpha. Even when I captured her, she didn’t utter a single word,” the Beta responded curtly, staring at her. “Maybe she has nothing to say.”“Release her chains!” I ordered, irritated at seeing her in tha
POV: AARONI returned to the city feeling intense discomfort, heading straight to the hospital. Ryan was at the front desk, furrowing his brows when he noticed me, then rushed in my direction.“My king, what happened?” he asked, placing a hand on my forehead. “You’re burning up with fever... this blood...”“It’s not mine!” I grinned through my fangs. “I was poisoned with something different. I managed to repel it, but I think there were side effects.”“Bring a stretcher here, now!” Ryan shouted, issuing a command. “I’m going to take care of you.”“I don’t need a stretcher; just examine the wounded area. It’s healed, but there are dark bruises around it.” I sighed, hearing my inner beast protesting. “Something is disturbing my wolf.”“Come with