NORA'S POV As the morning light streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow on the tousled sheets of the king-sized bed, I slowly stirred from my slumber, slowly opened my eyes, and became aware of a dull ache in my body. My senses came into focus, and I became aware of the soft, warm weight beside me and the faint smell of earth that lingered in the air. A smile played at the corners of my lips as memories of last night flooded back to me, and I felt a sense of contentment wash over me—the intense pleasure I had experienced with Horace. My whole body was sore, especially in between my legs, but most satisfyingly, my lips were swollen and tender, a reminder of the hours of kissing and suckling we had indulged in. My neck and shoulders were stiff, not to mention my hair. It was a mess. The memory of our fingers entwined and their lips locked in a passionate kiss made my heart race. I smiled to myself, feeling a flush of warmth spread through my body at the memory of Hora
I turned to face him, a look of surprise and pleasure on my face. "Really?" I smirked, my voice soft.Horace nodded, his gaze locked on me. "Really. It's not just about the mark itself, though that is gorgeous as well. It's what it stands for. Our love, our bond, and our loyalty to one another, any time I see it, it will remind me of how privileged I am to have you as a mate and how people will respect you."I didn't know why tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I looked at his reflection in the mirror, I wasn't sad rather my heart was overflowing with love and gratitude. "I feel the same way," I said, my voice barely above a whisper."I am really lucky to have you as mine, and I hope it lasts for as long as we live." Horace turned me around to face me as he leaned in to kiss me, his lips warm and tender against mine. As we kissed, I felt at peace.He is my home, "We are in this together, nothing is going to split us apart." He groaned in my ear.As he pulled away from me, he s
MATTEO'S POV"But I don't stink of something you don't like," she threw back at Horace as Gaius and I stared at them.Horace finally nodded his head and said, "You have to promise me that you won't do anything rash." "I promise," Lenora assured him. Horace encircled his fingers in hers as we all strode out.Lenora is indeed a stunning woman, with long, flowing hair and piercing blue star cluster eyes, walking beside Horace.We moved quickly, our steps almost in perfect unison as we made our way through the pack's territory.Rouge witches were very unpredictable and could cause chaos and destruction with their magic. We can't let our guard down, not even for a second.As we got to the border, Horace and Lenora were greeted by the warriors. We quickly formed a plan, dividing the warriors into search parties and assigning them a specific area to search through.Myself, Horace, and some warriors were together; it was time to get to work."Ragnar," Horace called out."Yes Alpha,""You wi
While I was running through the woods, my senses heightened as I sniffed out my surroundings. My ears perked up as I heard the rustling of leaves and the snapping of twigs, causing me to stop in my tracks and focus my attention on the noise. Suddenly, my eyes rolled back into my head, I fell to my knees, and I was consumed by a power I had never felt before.In my vision, I saw a young woman with long black hair and piercing green eyes, she wore a pentagram necklace and had a raven with her. She was covered in blood, and I felt the magical energy around her. I could see the pain and anger in her as I looked around at the scene before me.I saw the young witch standing in the middle of a community, surrounded by the dead bodies of her family. I could feel the woman's emotions as I realized what had happened. Her family had been slaughtered by the leaders of the community, the same people who had once welcomed them with open arms.As the vision continued, I watched as the witch's pain t
Horace stared at me with a mixture of surprise and concern. Even though we haven't been together for a long time, I'm sure he never expected me to say such a thing. Matteo and the other warriors turned as they stared at me in bewilderment. There was a moment of stunned silence as they tried to process what I had just said. I looked down at the witch, her eyes were stuck on me. I wondered how I would explain to them that she was innocent without being asked if I knew her. The warriors stood, their weapons at the ready, ready to take action. I hesitated, my eyes not leaving the witch. There was something in the witch's eyes—a hint of sadness and fear—that touched a nerve within her. "I mean, we should hear her out, right?" before taking any action," I suggested, pushing some strands of hair away from my face. Suddenly Horace held my hand, walking out to the edge as I followed behind him. "Calm down, talk to me, Nora," Horace said, placing his hand on my hair and caressing it softl
~NORA~As I rose to my feet, I heard Lilith say something that made me stare at her.Daciana.Why did she call me Daciana?I turned to Lilith, staring at her; her eyes were glued on me too. I wondered why she called me that—does she know me or is she seeing something in me?I'd never heard that name in my life, and I wasn't understanding the things happening in my life lately.Why did I suddenly see a vision of Lilith?We were not connected in any way, so why?"Gaius, prepare a room for Lilith." I heard Horace say so.Wrapping his arms around my waist, "Are you okay? You look worried. Is it about Lilith?" He jammed his hands in his front pockets.The question hung heavy in the air, like a dark cloud threatening to burst.'Can I trust you now to tell you about my true self?'"Is there something that's bothering you? I'm here for you." Horace had asked, his eyes studying me with a mixture of concern and curiosity.His eyes searched mine for an answer.For a moment, I was frozen, not a
~NORA~"The look on your face is saying I shouldn't have," I took a deep breath as I pulled on the shirt I was wearing and let the pants fall to the floor."No, no, no, not that, you are really courageous to do that, no one cares, you know.""But why did you save her?" Sarah asked.I saw a worried look on her face. I knew she didn't expect me to say that, but it is also part of my responsibility as the Luna of the pack.Sarah made way for me as I walked into the bathroom. Standing under the shower, I turned on the water, took a deep breath, and felt the steam as it started to fill the room. "Because she's innocent and only ran into our space for a rest, she doesn't deserve to die." "I will hear her out later to know what made her trespass, but my instincts never fail me, and that's why I helped her,"The sound of the water hitting the tiles was soothing, and I closed my eyes, letting myself be engulfed by the warmth while I spoke with Sarah.I let out a sigh of relief. The water fel
~NORA~I stood in front of my closet, trying to decide what to wear. All I wanted was to look my best for my stroll by the river, hoping that the beauty of nature and the sound of the water's waves would help clear my mind of all that's happened recently.After much deliberation, I finally chose a beautiful floral dress and a pair of wedged shoes.As I stood in front of the mirror, her reflection staring back at me, she took a deep breath and picked up her dress. It was a deep shade of purple that complimented my star cluster eyes, with a flowing skirt that brushed the floor. I slipped into it, adjusting the neckline and smoothing out any wrinkles that I didn't have.I stepped outside, and the cool breeze and reflection of the sunlight hit my face, making my skin glitter. I raised my head high as I walked through the hallway. It was quiet, the sound of my footsteps was the only thing that broke the silence.I heard a tiny voice singing melodies, and as I turned to see where the sound