Chapter twelve Darius’s Pov Unfortunately, the horse was sick, and that was why Danny called to tell me there was a problem. My planned fun ride was ruined. It is decided that I will just go in my wolf form; that will make it even faster for me. I left immediately. I got my bag containing what I will be needing. Some guards wanted to come with me, but this is a journey I must take alone. I shifted and went on my journey. I will be going to the Misty Night Park in Alpha’s. I might find my mate among his daughters. The sun was shining so brightly between the tall trees, whose branches were spread out, giving a covering to the forest. The sun was scorching, but the trees gave the forest a relaxing atmosphere. I walked down the forest, not in my wolf form but in human form. I just wanted to have the feeling of the cool breeze in the forest. It’s been a while since I took a walk because I've been busy trying to be the best, and I haven’t done anything fun since forever.
Chapter thirteen Sharon’s pov Darius is here. I can’t believe it; Darius is standing right beside me. I couldn’t scream out loud, but I could scream in my mind. This is a dream come true for me, but first, I have to maintain my emotions if I want to win a space in his heart. This is my opportunity. I must get this Alpha, because he is mine. I let go of that servant because I wanted to impress him, and from his expression, I could tell he was impressed. He couldn’t stop staring at me, and the way he bent a bit to get a sniff of me changed my world for that moment. I want him now. Before we got home, I had one of the warriors inform Dad about the arrival of Darius, and Dad seemed prepared when we arrived. I could tell how pleased he was to see Darius. Well, Darius is not only the alpha of the most powerful and richest kingdom; his family is also prominent and influential. They are big shots. While they were about to talk, a woman ran in and fell at the feet of my fa
Chapter fourteen Darius’s Pov That strong scent from earlier filled my nose again, and immediately Sharon went out. I felt my insides tightening because of it. This is not something that happens to me. This scent raised my desires, and I just wanted that person—the owner of that scent. My wolf wanted to come out, which it never does unless I permit it to. It was struggling to come out. Alpha Jerry was speaking, but I didn’t hear a bit of what he was saying. All that filled my mind was the thought of having that person. I can’t explain this new feeling. It is something I have never felt before. I was battling with my wolf because it was losing control, and at the same time, I felt the urge to mark that same person. I have perceived many scents before, but this one is doing something crazy to me that I can’t explain. This is not from Sharon. It wasn’t this strong when I was with her. This scent must be from my friend, who would be outside at that moment. I stoppe
Riley's Pov Was I born cursed? Why do I have to go through all these? Luckily, I was scared by a man whose face I couldn't see clearly because my view became blurry, but I could perceive his scent from a distance. It was so strong and comforting. His scent brought comfort and an assurance that I was safe, but then I blacked out and only woke up when I felt a strong hand on my face. Mother didn't stop there; she continued hitting me, telling me how much trouble I had caused her. how much trouble I have just caused her family. She wanted me gone. I remembered every word she said. Like she has always told me, she picked me up as a baby by the lake. My parents left me because I was bad luck for them. She kicked me and hit me without minding the pain I was going through or if I died at all. It hurt so much. I want all these to end. I am tired of this all. She left the house in a hurry, giving me some time to nurse my pain and the fresh wounds she just gave me with her whip. After some
Chapter sixteen Riley's pov I couldn't open my eyes, nor could I say anything, but I could hear what was happening around me, even though it was faint and distant. The blood on my body had dried up. No one bothered to check on me. They all want me dead. Anyway, I am just a mere servant. They could get another one immediately if they desired. That is how worthless I am most of the time. I heard the door open and their footsteps. not belonging to just one person, but three. The footsteps got closer and closer until they were right before me. Two of them picked me up from the ground and took me out of the room. I had no idea where they were taking me, too. They pushed me in what I think is a carriage because of the wooden floor. and how small it was. "We will be leaving immediately." "I hope the boat is ready," said that familiar voice. It was so familiar. It belongs to Bruce, right? That was Bruce's voice. What was he doing? Where is he taking me too? What is going on? "Okay bo
Chapter seventeenDarius's pov That feeling.... That feeling. It gave me an extreme pleasure I had never felt before. It took me to a height of ecstasy I had never experienced. I moved away and watched as the mark I gave her on her neck slowly closed up, creating a scar. I swallowed hard and rubbed the back of my neck. I made her mine already. I have marked her.I stood up and moved a few steps back. I had no choice. Yes, I really had no choice. Slowly, I watched as the bruises on her body closed up, but not without a scream from her. As long as we are mates, our bites can heal each other. People call it the power of love, but love is crazy. It can't be because of love. It just happens. In no time, she was able to move again, but she was still on the floor, breathing heavily. "You are okay now; we need to leave." I told her. Riley's Pov I stood up, feeling a bit relived from my pain, even though not completely. My legs were still weak, but I managed to He turned and faced th
Darius pov "What?" she asked. What was she thinking? That I like her, or what? I am an Alpha, not just any wolf. "But... you marked me," she said, coming closer to me. I shouldn't have. Why did I rescue her? I should have just let her be taken by those guys and not marked her. What was I thinking? "That was all a mistake," I replied coldly. She is getting ideas, which she shouldn't.I could see the shock in her eyes. She was shocked and terrified at the same time. Well, she should. "But this is sacred." It isn't a mistake. You indeed marked me. "You are my mate." I laughed out sardonically. "I did mark you, but it's not because I want you or anything." I don't at all. "You are not the kind of woman I want." "I am really unfortunate to have you as a mate." "What... what do you mean by that?" She asked with disbelief in her eyes. "You can only mark me if you are mated to me, and that means I am the kind of woman..." I raised a finger, stopping her from speaking any further. "Yo
Chapter nineteen Riley's Pov A lie? No, it can't be. He is telling a lie now, rather. He told me I was his mate. He accepted that, and when I asked about us getting married, he agreed to it. What did he lie about? "What are you talking about?" "What did you lie about?" I asked, trying to get what he said completely into my head. Maybe he was talking about something else and not the part about me being his mate. He laughed, shaking his head. "I lied about everything." I mean, you just found out that I am an Alpha, and you should know better that I deserve a worthy Luna and not some servant who hasn't seen or gotten a pinch of brilliance to rule with me. "This whole thing between us is just a mistake and nothing more," he replied, staring at me. The way he stared at me with those cold eyes Those eyes I admired a few moments ago now look so scary that they've sent a shiver through my body. I felt chills all over me as those words he said resounded in my ears. I went dumb for a whil
“What am I going to do?” she silently mumbled to herself as she frantically tried to come up with a plan to avoid facing her own wrath. All of a sudden, she felt a firm grasp upon her arm, pulling her back behind the safety of a pillar near a nearby window, away from prying eyes. She felt relieved and surprised – until she realized who exactly had grabbed her and whom she recognized.. Her heart sank slightly. Of course. Why wouldn’t it? It was Rachel. She had heard rumors that there was a consummated marriage between Darius and Rachel after her mating ritual to Darius. Apparently she’d had no intention of marrying either of them, much less Darius, but Rachel had always loved Darius anyway. Now, it seemed like they were having problems reconciling their differences over Darius. That didn’t matter anymore though, she supposed. Rachel hadn’t shown herself to be happy or supportive during Darius’ mating ritual, which was why she’d refused to speak to him when she’d returned
For the longest time, she hadn’t even thought about whether or not her feelings were reciprocated. To hear such heartfelt reassurances was definitely overwhelming…but what was she supposed to tell him? That she wasn’t interested in anyone right now, even though he was the one person she most desired to spend time with? How could she possibly confess something like that without sounding like she was lying to him? And yet…how could she convince him otherwise? Couldn’t he tell she was just playing along? Hadn’t she been doing the exact same thing? Before she could respond, a knock came to her door, effectively cutting short their discussion. Both of them turned to find a servant standing outside her chamber door. “Excuse me Your Highness, but your chambers are ready,” the servant informed her politely. “Please follow me.” Darius glanced in her direction briefly before nodding his consent. Once the servant had withdrawn, he released Riley’s hand and made his way inside his room w
Darius’s expression hardened once again, and he motioned towards the door. “Go to your chambers,” he instructed, his voice distant. “We’ll talk more later. But for now, I suggest you start by apologizing to the guard at the door for your behavior.” Feeling a mixture of relief and apprehension, Riley nodded and stood up, her legs feeling weak beneath her. She made her way towards the door, aware of the lingering gazes from the pack members around her. Whispers filled the air as she passed by, and she couldn’t help but feel the weight of their judgment. As Riley approached the guard at the door, she noticed the hesitance in his eyes. He seemed wary, as if unsure of how to react to her presence. She mustered up a small smile and spoke softly, trying to convey her sincerity. “I’m sorry for my actions,” she said, her voice filled with remorse. “I didn’t mean to cause any trouble.” The guard’s gaze softened slightly, but there was still a hint of caution. “Just don’t let it happen
Finding Clyde.Jason:Clarissa’s resilience was the strongest I had ever come across, to apologize for an offense she had it committed, to hold back her anger and pain as though she too did not need to be taken care of. She was in so much by the conversation concerning Clyde’s pack, It worse obvious that we were digging up old wounds that had clearly not healed. Maybe that was why she was distant from me, and ask why she channeled her pain into trying to build a family for the lost ones like her. She inspired me so much, and I felt her pains so much that I wanted to pull her into my arms and ease all the pain away with my warm embrace, but I knew I could not do that, so I just watched.Apart from the stories they told, I was also very concerned about the whereabouts of Clyde. There’s no how he would have survived the dungeon for that long alone, without food, water. We had brought back all the war prisoners with us and we were slowly planning to begin a plan for a bigger and better p
Darius blushed furiously, averting his gaze. “Uh, yeah. Well, um,” he stumbled and cleared his throat nervously. “You see, I just…uh,” he struggled to find words as he rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. “What I mean to say is…um…” he muttered, glancing back up at her. His pale cheeks flushed even deeper red as his eyes met hers. “Well, um, I’m just…hmm…I guess I like talking to you.” His face grew impossibly more crimson as he spoke, his blush becoming nearly unbearable as he attempted to justify himself. Riley giggled, enjoying the way he floundered. “Well, Dai, how come you never spend time with me?” I asked. “ I’m busy” he abruptly replied her. “Besides, why do you care anyway?” Riley’s eyes narrowed as she gazed sternly at him. “I know what kind of life you lead,” she told him bluntly. “We’re not really friends, are we? You never ask for my advice or my help. In fact, your attitude towards me has always been completely hostile.” A frown m
She was no stranger to the hurt she felt after each rejection. Her heart ached as she realized that Darius didn’t feel the same. She smiled as she gazed at Darius’s beautiful blue eyes, a smile so tender that Darius felt his heart tighten. ‘No, it isn’t you.’ She thought with a bitter laugh. ‘How could he possibly return my love if he cannot bear the burden of keeping secrets?’ She glanced away. ‘Perhaps I should just leave him and live out the rest of my life alone.’ Her voice cracked slightly, as though her resolve was crumbling. As tears brimmed in her eyes, she fought the urge to cry out, ‘I’ve lost everything! Why should he care? What does he see in me? A sudden, sharp pain erupted in her chest, as if a dagger had pierced it. She gasped sharply as she doubled over in agony, clutching her injured heart. It felt as though someone had stabbed her repeatedly, rendering her unable to breathe or move. Pain shot through her entire torso, threatening to ri
“Darius, I have received some distressing news,” the elder began, his voice laced with concern. “Your father’s sudden withdrawal has put our community in a precarious position. We have made commitments to Rachel’s family, and we cannot afford to break them.” Darius’s eyebrows furrowed in confusion. “What do you mean, commitments? I thought my marriage to Rachel was already arranged.” The elder sighed, his gaze fixed on Darius. “Yes, it was. But your father’s decision has created a complicated situation. We need to salvage the agreements and ensure the stability of our community. There is an alternative plan we have devised.” Darius leaned forward, his curiosity piqued. “What is this alternative plan?” The elder’s voice dropped to a hushed tone. “We can arrange a consummated marriage for you with Rachel, in secret. This way, we fulfill our obligations to her family while maintaining the appearance of your marriage with Riley, as was originally planned.”
She needed someone who would guide her. Someone who would help her. Her head snapped upright suddenly as a loud, deafening sound filled the air. The noise pierced her ears, making her wince. The sound continued to grow louder and louder, shaking her whole being, until it became impossible for her to hear anything else except for the terrible shrieking noise that was echoing around her and reverberating inside of her skull. Suddenly it stopped, leaving a painful emptiness in its wake, as she lay on her side, panting heavily. She opened her eyes wide and stared blankly into space, her hands covering her ears. Tears trickled down her cheeks as she struggled to breathe. She looked up, searching blindly for the source of the sounds; the sudden silence made her panic and she screamed for help. She waited for several minutes, trying to make sense of the events surrounding her, trying to grasp what was happening. Suddenly she realised that a door had creaked open somewh
She pressed a soft kiss against his lips. “Me too.” She whispered. He turned his body so they were lying on their sides facing each other, mirroring each other’s position. He gazed down at her with pure adoration in his deep brown eyes. “I love you,” he whispered. She raised herself up on her elbow, reaching out and stroking his stubbly chin with her finger. “I love you, too.” Their gaze locked into each other, feeling the same overwhelming emotion. They both leaned forward until their lips were only millimetres apart. Rachel’ eyes widened as he began to lean towards her, pressing their bodies together. Their lips met in slow motion as their tongues mingled together in an intense, sensual embrace. As their lips parted they remained connected as they savoured the moment, breathing heavily. He moved his arms underneath her bottom and picked her up, carrying her over to the bed and laying her down gently. She s