POV: CALLIEWhen we arrived at the pack, I felt uneasy being led by the Beta. Something about him triggered warnings in my wolf, who growled, signaling that he was a threat. I insisted on following the Alpha to the prisoners' cells; somehow, I felt a sense of safety by his side—his power seemed like an unbreakable protective shield!Following his scent, I was surprised when he casually and simply asked who those three were. It took me a few seconds to understand who the Lycan King was referring to. Shocked, I lifted my muzzle toward him, then walked ahead, sniffing toward the guards who had beaten me and enjoyed themselves throughout the night. Stopping just before dawn, giving me “enough time” to “recover” so I could be used as prey by my father.“It’s them!” I confirmed, stepping back cautiously without turning my back on them, the pain in my flesh still vivid, fearing another cowardly attack. I sought shelter behind the Alpha, who did not object. Furthermore, I could feel his gaze
POV: CALLIE“Your smile is beautiful; you should smile more often,” the Lycan sighed, pouring something cold onto my scalp.“What is this?” I asked, surprised, running my hands through my hair and catching some liquid to sniff. “It smells so strong.”“It's shampoo. Haven’t you heard of it?” he growled, amused. “How much of life have they deprived you of?”“Enough to forget that this stuff stings the eyes,” I replied, desperately trying to wave away the burning sensation.“Let me see,” the Alpha said, pulling me closer and blowing gently into my eyes, easing the discomfort. His scent began to shift, becoming more predatory. “It’s hard to be naked around you without having… wicked thoughts.”I reached out, tracing his face with my fingers, outlining his lips where a mischievous, crooked smile seemed to play. My hands moved higher, caressing his wet skin until something prickly grazed my fingers. Reflexively, I pulled back, but he caught my hands and pressed them against his face.“It’s p
POV: AARONI returned to the shower, letting the cold water cool the heat burning through my body. Callie’s innocence, her intoxicating reactions, the way her eyes seemed to find me even though she couldn’t see—everything about her was driving me insane. I needed to feel her body.My wolf growled compulsively. Her presence against my skin almost made me lose control, pulling me toward her. But I knew the little wolf wasn’t ready for something like that yet. I was losing focus. I needed to uncover the reasons why the goddess intertwined our paths, guiding me to her.What were these visions, and how could I control them? If they were real, they would be a powerful advantage against my enemies. A wolf capable of foreseeing her enemies’ next moves was an undeniable asset. I growled in frustration, longing for her hands to be on me, wrapped around my need.Shaking my head, I realized I was straying again from my main goal: discovering whether the blind she-wolf had supernatural powers to f
POV: AARON“What do you think of my companion?” I scratched my chin, observing her reactions as her eyes lingered on Callie with a hint of complicity.“She’s a beautiful woman, but it seems she could use a healthier diet, my king,” she replied firmly.“What’s your name?” I crossed my arms, staring at her, making the young girl tremble even more and sweat nervously.“My name is Nicoly, Alpha,” she stammered nervously.“Nicoly.” I clicked my tongue, smiling as an idea crossed my mind. “Serve Callie. I want you to be her personal attendant, meeting her needs whenever she requires. Understood?”“Yes, my king. It will be a pleasure to attend to your guest’s needs!” Nicoly nodded formally, then approached the blind she-wolf, filling her plate with food.“One more thing, Nicoly—I don’t want anyone mistreating her or allowing other staff to do so. They won’t like what happens if they go against my orders!”The young girl nearly spilled juice on Callie out of nervousness, but the she-wolf reac
POV: CALLIE“It wouldn’t be wise to play with me like this; the pack might interpret it the wrong way,” I said, gripping the utensils in my hands tightly. The truth was, I didn’t know how to handle his games—they were a different kind of torture that stirred up very confusing feelings.“What kind of interpretation are you suggesting, little wolf?” His voice resonated, deep and seductive, making my wolf growl in response. The liquid the Alpha drank carried a sweet, alcoholic aroma. He paused with the glass in hand and growled predatory. “Wolf, wolf, wolf… Don’t tempt me by exhaling that scent like this.”I bit my lip hard, nervously fiddling with a strand of hair. Something deep within me throbbed with an unfamiliar yearning. Memories of our recent shower together surfaced, reminding me of the explosion of confusing pleasures I had felt. This time, I heard his graceful movement toward me. One hand rested lightly on my knee while the other caressed my neck.“You’re playing with fire, bl
POV: CALLIE“You’re very distracted today, wolf!” the Alpha growled irritably, pulling my hand away from the spot and seemingly soothing the pain. “Keep your senses sharper; stay alert. Don’t be foolish enough to keep getting hurt.”My heart raced as he touched the area gently. His finger traced the line of my face, tilting my chin upward.“Do you understand?” Aaron demanded authoritatively.I only nodded. As he stepped away, and we resumed walking, I sniffed the air and recognized the scent. It was the same place where Kemilly had taken me to train for the mutation… and also where she had attacked me numerous times! The overpowering smell of fresh blood was almost tangible, sickeningly strong, making my stomach churn. I rubbed my nose with the back of my hand, trying to lessen the discomfort.“Lycan King, thank you for coming!&rdquo
POV: AARONI grabbed her hair, yanking it forward as she whimpered in pain. Esmeralda’s eyes widened in fear, clearly terrified.“My king,” she growled, trying in vain to free herself.“Do you think I’ll let you go just because you know how to speak eloquently?” I roared darkly, making her tremble. “I know the repulsive reputation of the Houck family—you’re nothing but leeches to the packs.”“I agree, my Alpha, but you’re speaking of my father and brother.” Esmeralda rushed to defend herself.Pulling harder, I tore out a handful of her hair, and she screamed in pain.“And why would you be any different?” I threw the bloodied strands to the ground, wiping my hands clean. “You can’t change your nature.”Rubbing her head where her hair had been ripp
POV: CALLIEI was dragged across the city, feeling my skin scrape against the gravel on the asphalted ground. I tried to adjust my posture, but the Beta stopped, effortlessly lifting me and shoving me forward as we entered the familiar scent of the Alpha's house.“Babysitting a useless wolf—this is the last straw!” he growled, exasperated. “Move it.”I whimpered when my shin hit the edge of the stairs, only to be shoved harder to keep climbing without time to feel around me. I needed to memorize the number of steps, the scent, and the layout of the room to avoid bumping into things and hurting myself later.The sound of a door slamming open was followed by me being pushed to the floor.“I don’t know why our king wastes his time on someone like you,” the Beta barked angrily, the ground subtly trembling under his heavy steps. I could tell he was ap
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