EdelineHis tongue explored the sensitive area between my legs with deliberate strokes, making me tremble with every caress. His hands gripped my hips firmly, anchoring me in place. Each delicate exploration of his tongue and his caressing touch sent shivers of pleasure through me. I moaned in delight at the unfamiliar yet intensely pleasurable sensations, as his finger moved rhythmically inside me. He was always respectful of my boundaries while his mouth skillfully guided me to new heights of pleasure. My body responded eagerly, producing more fluids around his finger, though I had to keep my wolf in check. Despite the ideal lunar phase for her emergence, I managed to intercept her, aware of the chaos she could bring. She remained indifferent to my restraint.The pleasure was overwhelming, making me feel weightless and blissful. He expertly explored every inch of my body, providing intense pleasure both internally and externally. As he held my hips in place, preventing any movement,
Edeline“Percival…” I reached out, gently touching his cheek. Our eyes locked, and for a heartbeat, we shared a silent connection. Then he leaned in, and our lips met in a fiery kiss. He pulled me closer, his eagerness palpable as the kiss deepened. His hands slid beneath my shirt, tracing the curves of my waist, then moving up my ribs. Before I knew it, my shirt was off, and we were back kissing fervently, his hands roaming over the newly exposed skin of my back.The intensity of his kiss caught me off guard, and his fingers quickly worked to undo my bra. I trembled with anticipation, our bodies pressed together, every touch sending waves of pleasure through me.His lips brushed mine lightly before moving down my jawline and neck. I tried to resist, but my wolf’s instincts were overpowering, and my body betrayed me.“Percival…” I gasped, struggling to catch my breath as the cool night air brushed against my skin. He responded with tender kisses on my neck, his tongue exploring, causi
EdelineDespite the guilt gnawing at me, I couldn’t resist the temptation to feel him in my hand. His firmness felt smooth and strong against my palms, sending a shiver through me with a rush of mixed sensations.He drew in a sharp breath and gently pulled my hand away. “You don’t have to do that. It was my pleasure to make you feel good.”Catching my breath, I whispered, “I can’t believe our wolves didn’t escape.”He leaned in and pressed a soft kiss on my bare shoulder. “I might be responsible for that.”I raised my eyebrows, confusion written all over my face. “What? How?”He chuckled softly, his eyes sparkling with amusement. “The scent masking spray is pretty effective. It keeps wolves from breaking through on their own.”I blinked, taken aback. “So, you planned this?”He shook his head, a smile tugging at his lips. “No, Edeline, it wasn’t planned. It’s just a feature of the masking liquid. It’s a little extra benefit for us.”I hummed softly, feeling a mix of relief and frustrat
EdelineHe had a soft smile on his lips, his eyes glancing down at the top of my head. He was looking right at me.Oh, if only I had known about his love for me back then... and if he had only known about my feelings for him...I finished packing my things just before Nixx arrived at my doorstep. The door swung open after a quick series of knocks, and I turned quickly, greeting him with a big smile. He still had that tired look in his eyes, but his smile managed to reach them this time.We were both going through tough times, carrying heavy burdens in our hearts. On the outside, we might’ve seemed fine, but inside, we were struggling with a sense of emptiness and despair. Like zombies, really. Strolling, breathing, grinning for all to see, but deep down, lifeless."Hey, sis. You all set to go?" He leaned casually against the door frame, taking a quick glance around at the few boxes and two large suitcases I had ready to go. They were the only things left in this bare room, aside from
EdelineNixx closed his eyes, leaning back and placing his hands over his face. “I can’t, Edeline.” He shifted slightly, calling out, “Hey, Mom! Sorry, but I can’t help with that. I can’t handle not knowing what’s going on. It’s driving me crazy. I need answers… I really need them. Let’s see where this all goes.” He let out a long sigh, glancing at us to see how we’d react.I patted his arm, trying to reassure him, but Mom seemed taken aback. “But why, sweetie?” she asked, her voice tinged with concern. “Are you up for some self-inflicted torment? Staying here won’t accomplish much. Hey, you two, I don’t want to see either of you get hurt.” She plopped down between us, throwing an arm around us both and pulling us into a tight squeeze.“Hey, Mom,” I whispered, leaning into her warmth. “We’ll be fine as long as we stick together.” I paused, trying to ease her worries. “Everyone’s just over Percival and Tatiana after what happened at Nixx’s party. I reckon we’ll be fine.” I offered her
EdelineShe glanced down at the ground, her face a mix of unease and sadness. “Hey, just wanted to let you know that we’re all gathering for dinner tonight. Tatiana and Percival will be there too.” She met my gaze, her eyes soft but serious. “You and Nixx should sit at a distance from them. Hey, here are Alpha William’s orders. He’s going to bring up a few things over dinner. We got word from Tatiana’s old man, the Alpha up north. Later on, he’s interested in having a get-together with our family. Hey, just wanted to give you a heads-up about something. It might not be the best news, but I thought it would be better to let you know in advance so you can be prepared.”I could see a hint of sympathy and remorse in her gaze as she spoke. My stomach twisted in knots.Uh oh, this doesn’t seem good.I just stood there, staring at her with a blank expression while she offered me a small, apologetic smile before lowering her head and gently closing the door behind her.What could Alpha Willia
EdelineWe were among the first to arrive, just behind Alpha William and his family, including Darius and Percival. And guess what? The woman who had taken so much from me was sitting right across from Z. At least she wasn’t sitting next to him.When Z’s eyes met mine, they widened in surprise. There was something about the way he looked at me that made my heart race—a magnetic pull I couldn’t ignore. I shivered with a mix of delight and apprehension as our gazes locked.Suddenly, I snapped out of my daze and noticed Darius giving me a serious look. He pushed his chair back from the table with a loud scraping sound and leaned in to speak quietly to his dad. Alpha William nodded, and Darius walked over to where Nixx and I were seated, with me at the very end.He’s not supposed to be anywhere near me!It seemed Darius had asked his dad for permission to join us. Percival’s disapproving expression confirmed it wasn’t a popular decision.Darius settled down next to me in the farthest corn
Edeline“Yeah, I agree!” another wolf shouted, and soon a chorus of voices joined in. I felt a swell of pride as I saw the support pouring in from my pack. Or, at least... the packs were backing us up. I was meant to be the future Luna. I was destined to be their leader someday.Alpha William looked taken aback. “Okay, calm down. We can’t make any guarantees about what’s going to happen. We’re still uncertain if Tatiana will carry the baby to full term. We need to be patient and see how things unfold.” I felt a surge of frustration as I tightened my grip on Nixx’s hand.My dad stood up, his anger palpable. “So, let me get this straight. My daughter just has to hang around and wait, hoping her mate will be free?!” He was clearly furious, his face a mix of anger and disbelief.Thanks, pops.Several women around the room voiced their outrage over the injustice I faced. It was a nightmare to be a woman who had found her partner only to be pushed to the background.Dad continued, “My daugh
Percival Edeline’s eyes were locked on me as she marched over, grabbing my forearm and pulling me along with her. The contact felt like fire igniting on my skin. She was fired up—angry, for sure.She dragged me into the equipment shed, out of sight, and then—wham!—she whacked me right in the eye.I let out a low growl and slowly turned my face back to hers. Anger radiated off her as she raised her other hand, ready to swing at me again. I managed to grab her wrist before she could land another hit, squeezing gently around her slim wrist. “What the heck, Edeline?!” I exclaimed, my lip curling to reveal my fang. Low warning growls rumbled from my chest. The wolf inside me was not thrilled, but at least she appreciated that this wasn’t happening in front of the pack. Don’t mess with my authority.“Hey! Did you give that girl false hope or what? I know you have not hooked up with her because I would have sensed it!” Her nose wrinkled, eyes blazing with fury. Then, I caught a scent from
Percival Promoting her to lead female warrior might not have been the best decision after all. She was my top fighter, having trained hard before I stepped in, but now I was left questioning my judgment. We didn’t have an expert on board yet, and Jazz’s ambition made me wary.She tucked a loose, curly strand behind her ear, looking up at me with her big green eyes, her skin a lovely shade of creamed coffee. She was undeniably pretty, but just not my type. “Hey, Percival... what if we tried something different with the ladies?” She edged closer, taking a deep breath as if to check out my scent.It might sound wild, but the night before last, after showering and snuggling up in bed with Edeline, I had rubbed against her, soaking in her scent. Waking up without her made me skip a shower yesterday—or maybe even today. I just wanted to hold onto that connection a little longer. Jazz caught a whiff of Edeline’s scent, and her eyebrows shot up.“Hey, is Edeline back?” she asked, her voice
Edeline“I totally get it, Nixx. It is something else. Really special. I see what you mean.” My gaze drifted to his cuffs, curiosity piquing as I furrowed my brow. “Have you been a bit risky? What does your world do to people?” I tilted my head, observing the way he passed the bracelet back to me, unable to take his eyes off it.“My wolf is stronger, you know? Sometimes I just cannot control him and end up lashing out at people who get on my nerves. Percival dealt with the same stuff. He wants to help me train like Gaspar did for him, but all I can think about is Tatiana and the pup I lost. It is tough.” A wave of sadness washed over him, dimming the light in his eyes.“Nixx,” I sighed, “why are you still hung up on losing the pup? Mirabelle was only a few months along, right? You never even met him, and you can have pups with your real mate. You could not have had both. Tatiana would have been jealous of you and him. Trust me, I get it. Tatiana is a beta, and her wolf would have want
EdelineHe really needed his not-so-little sister. I would hit him up first, and then maybe I would finally have the guts to talk to Percival about everything. After some tough training, of course. It had been a few days since I had a solid training session. Muscle disappears faster than it builds up, and I really hoped that did not happen. If I wanted to keep being the warrior I had turned into, I had to stay on top of my stamina. But I was not sure my buddy would let me train, especially since my heat was just around the corner, and my scent was driving everyone wild. I had to remember to grab my tea after I hopped out of the shower. As I walked in the front door of my parents’ place, the cozy scent of clove hit me, pulling me back into sweet memories. I could not help but think about what might happen during this heat. The last one just did not do it for me. Did I even want him to help me out this time? Or would I just prefer to be out of it for that? I figured the latter was
EdelineI stared down at our hands, chewing on his words. He might have a point. When I left and went to Conrad’s place, I told myself I was moving on. I threw myself into letting it all go—this life, these people, everything. But once I got some space, the wolves around me nudged me toward the truth. They made me confront my feelings about Percival, especially after I caught myself feeling jealous over him. He was just my friend, nothing more, but still... I had to deal with that. But Darius? I buried that pain deep and left it to rot. Never talked about him, never thought about him for too long. I got stronger, yeah. But I didn’t heal. Not really. And that’s why I’m still stuck. I turned my head toward William, blinking back the sting in my eyes. “How am I supposed to feel about him?” My voice cracked, and I felt my throat tighten again. “Look at what he did.” I swallowed hard, trying to keep it together, but the words dragged me down, making my chest feel heavy. “How am I s
EdelineI never really hated Percival before that. He had done some stuff, sure—but it never made me hate him. Not until that night. That night, I hated him more than anything. My wolf hated him too. My skin side—yeah, she wanted revenge just as bad. But then the truth hit me. Darius was the monster. Not Percival. I spent all of yesterday lying around, trying to make sense of everything. Today, I thought maybe a walk would help me clear my head, so I came here. To the waterfall—the spot I loved the most. And now, here I am. Staring at his grave. Why here? Why did they bury him here of all places? Not in the pack’s graveyard, where the rest of them are. No—right here, beneath the tree that used to be ours. Our spot. My throat tightened, and the tears started before I could stop them. My heart felt like someone had tied a rope around it and was pulling it tighter and tighter. I reached out, tracing his name on the headstone with shaky fingers, as if touching the letters wo
PercivalI hoped I didn’t annoy her. I understood she was strong, but my Alpha side just wanted to look out for my mate. I was trying to communicate my feelings through the mate bond, to reassure her I was here for her.The corner of her mouth lifted in a quick smile. "It's all good."Shaking my head, I did what I felt compelled to do. I walked over, scooping her up in my arms. She gasped in surprise as I carried her across the room to the salvaged bed. Her eyes widened, taking in the effort I had made to clean up for her."I’ll grab you something to wear. Your clothes are wrecked." I stifled a laugh as I laid her down on the bed. I missed the feel of her skin against mine, even from that brief moment before I had to let her go to find her a t-shirt and some clean boxers.I had both boxers and boxer briefs, but lately, I definitely preferred the briefs. Guess it was just part of growing up!As I returned to her, Edeline’s gaze was fixed on my bare torso. She looked up at me with that
EdelineI would not run anymore.“Hey, let me wash your back, my little warrior.” His breath brushed against my warm skin, and a rush of desire coursed through me as his deep voice stirred something inside. My breath caught in my throat as I locked eyes with him.“I got this.” I really could not let him get close. It would only make the cramps worse, and the desire was already doing a number on me.He nodded, totally understanding what I was thinking through our connection.As he stood up, I could not help but let my eyes wander over him, pausing at his chiseled abs and then down to his pelvis. Right there in the middle was a thick, four-inch tattoo of an infinity symbol.Mated wolves have this thing where they let anyone who catches a glimpse of their skin below the waist know they have a mate. This tattoo meant a lot. A lump formed in my throat as my eyes began to water. How long had he been dealing with this?It was like he could read my mind—probably because he could. He looked
EdelineHis eyes were no longer filled with wonder; they carried pain and knowledge. Yet, despite it all, those piercing blue eyes had remained the same, shining even brighter against his sun-kissed skin. His hair was longer on top and shorter on the sides, giving him a more polished look.He looked even more handsome now, completely in charge of himself. The way he moved, the way he held himself—it all made me wonder about the changes in him and what had shaped him during our time apart.“You hungry?” His deep voice pulled me back to reality, his eyes locking onto mine.I was still feeling shy, and I wondered why that was.“I’m fine,” I whispered, trying to keep my voice steady.He nodded and made his way to the door. “I’ll give you some space. I can tell you’re not really feeling it with me around. Just hit me up when you’re ready, and I’ll help you get to bed since you’re not feeling great.” He flashed a sad smile and reached for the doorknob.My heart raced a bit. I really did not