"There comes that woman, don't go near her.""I can't believe the alpha marked her.""Take the children inside the house, don't let her see them.""What does she want here? I thought the alpha kept her locked up in the mansion.""That woman shouldn't be roaming free."Thousands upon thousands of voices begin to sound in Selene's head as she walks down the main path. What's going on? She doesn't know, but it's as if all the threads of these people's conversations are now connected to her mind. Unlike yesterday, they are now clearer, and she can understand every word.It makes her a bit upset to know what they think of her, but it doesn't surprise her since everyone has been hostile toward her since she arrived.As she moves forward, the whispers increase, and for a moment she wants to turn around and go back to the mansion, but that would give them more reasons to talk, and she doesn't want that. Besides, she needs to talk to her grandfather and ask what's happening, as this is new and
"He doesn't have bronchitis," says Selene, staring intently at the doctor.The doctor dismisses her words with a haughty smile, taking the opportunity to smooth her coat and display the identification badge hanging from one of her pockets."Excuse me, Luna, but I believe you don't understand this. Meddling in an area you know nothing about can be dangerous; someone could end up dead. I really must call the alpha to inform him of what you're doing.""And what exactly am I doing?" Selene releases the child and stands to face her."I already said, you're meddling in something for which you are clearly unqualified, given the incoherencies you're spouting. I am the doctor here, I've been practicing for over 10 years, and my diagnosis says the boy has bronchitis. Besides...""He doesn't have bronchitis," Selene interrupts her. "Didn't you hear what I said? Your diagnosis is wrong. If he had been treated correctly, he...""Are you calling me incompetent?!" The doctor, who Selene now knows is
Selene's eyes dart to the armchair and she notices a large figure seated in it. Connor growls softly before whispering, staring directly at her. His eyes glow a fiery orange in the darkness. Selene closes the door with her head held high."Come here, Selene," Connor's voice is so cold that Selene can feel her mate's anger deep within her chest, but she is also angry; he is incapable of listening to her and believing in her."Why should I go there?" She maintains her firm position in the middle of the room, standing confidently a few meters away from him."The punishment will be worse than it was going to be if you don't do what I ordered once since you came here."Selene's ears buzz at those words. Her hands tremble, not from the cold that is seeping into her bones, but from rage."I don't have to put up with this," Selene turns around, ready to open the door again.The creak of the armchair makes her hasten her steps. She throws the door open, but it is slammed shut by a powerful han
"Is this all the strength you have? Because if it is, it didn't hurt," Selene spits with arrogance and boldness. "I can assure you that my grandmother, who is almost 80, can do better than you." Half a dozen more smacks on her backside, now harder, make her swallow her words as he lashes out furiously and without pause. "Connor..." she moans after the last slap. The deep, low growl of the alfa in response makes Selene's cheeks puff up as she smiles despite the tears from the pain of the punishment he has just given her. A twisted sense of pride swells within her, knowing she has made this man, much larger in every way, lose his composure for her. If she were wearing underwear, it would be soaked, but she isn't as this morning, in her delirium to drive her partner crazy, she decided not to wear any. "Are you sure you want to punish me? Because your hard erection pressing against my belly says otherwise." The alfa's muffled gasp at Selene's comment makes her smile even wider as
"That damn woman!" Inés's fury is evident when she hears Selene's moans coming from the alpha's room. "Wasn't he supposed to punish her for what she did this morning? What kind of punishment is this? Why does that woman always get her way? Argh!""It's clear that Connor is a weakling when it comes to that hybrid; she just spreads her legs, and he's totally at her disposal like a wimp," Carla spits out, pacing back and forth as furiously as Inés upon hearing the couple's interaction in the main room. "But don't worry, she might get away today, but tomorrow she'll get what she deserves."Carla smiles, and Inés frowns."What did you do? Are you going to kill her tomorrow in front of her family?""I don't need to kill her to show her who's boss here."With that, Inés also smiles, although the bitterness in her stomach doesn't completely disappear because of what she heard in the hallway. Her head hurts just imagining those two mating, giving themselves to each other. That shouldn't be hap
"Time to wake up, rebel," a singsong voice echoes in the alpha's main room of the Redwood Wolves pack. The curtain is drawn back abruptly, allowing the full splendor of the sunlight to flood the spacious area. Today is a clear day, perfect for celebrating the Luna ceremony and the wedding of the pack leaders.Selene stirs in bed, lazily. She is still exhausted from last night but calm and, in a way, sated."Just a little more, I'm sleepy," Selene murmurs, covering her head with the blanket."Come on, it's almost noon. You're still as lazy as ever, little sister."Selene lifts her head abruptly, realizing it's the voice of her sister Rouse. Her sister is here, and not just her, but also Ethan and his mate, Milly.Selene's happy screams can be heard throughout the mansion. She gets up and jumps into the arms of her twin brother, who welcomes her with open arms."I… missed… you… so much," she sobs, as Alpha Ethan gently strokes his sister's head and kisses the top of her head."We missed
“You have no right to decide, mother. I believe we already had this discussion earlier,” Connor turns his head slightly and meets her dark eyes with confidence. “Alpha Ragnar is not only my father-in-law but also the man who helped us in our most critical moment. Thanks to him, we are now a prosperous pack. You should also be grateful.”“Are you giving all the credit to that hybrid? Don’t you trust the hard work we have all done here?”“Why are you questioning this, mother? You, more than anyone, know the truth,” Connor retorts without backing down. “Why is it so hard for you to accept the nature of Selene and her family? They are incredible beings, in my opinion. I love my mate; I don’t believe the moon goddess made a mistake in giving her to me, and my desire is to form a beautiful family with her, just like the one her parents have.”“You are completely out of your mind, son. That woman has you blinded, enchanted. Our pack will go to ruin if our blood mixes with theirs. And what ab
"My dear!" Katrina opens her arms to Selene, who doesn’t hesitate to seek warmth there, listening to her mother’s heartbeat. "Why are you so flushed? Were you running?"Her mother’s comment makes Selene blush even more. Her mind drifts to the moment when Connor was between her legs just a few minutes ago, and her femininity throbs with need once again.The alpha clears his throat slightly before answering."She and her habit of running up and down the stairs," he excuses, in a husky tone. Unintentionally, his virility swells inside his pants as he feels his mate's excitement, and he mentally scolds himself for not having self-control when it comes to her. "But let’s move on to lunch; the food is ready."After the welcome from Alpha Ragnar and Alpha Katrina, everyone heads to the dining room. Selene is very happy; it’s the first time Connor has seen her smile more than once in a day since they came to Redwood Wolves."Welcome," says Carla without enthusiasm, though she feigns a smile.