Alpha Damon senses a sudden tightness in his trousers as a rush of emotions—fear, pleasure, excitement, and confidence—displays on Princess Lana's pretty, now healthier, face. Now that she no longer looks malnourished, and his energy flows through her veins, she appears too appetizing for him to keep his gaze away.“Did you mark me with the intention of enhancing my pleasure when you eventually sleep with me?” Lana questions directly, regaining her composure after being momentarily enthralled by his earlier natural claim.An evil glint flickers in the Alpha’s eyes after he listens to her words. “That’ll be for the best, I believe.” “Will it be for the best? What about me? Do you hesitate to think for a moment if I don't want this?”Damon’s laughter ripples through the air, a dark and ominous sound that vibrates in Lana’s ears. As he strides closer, a menacing aura envelops him, and his piercing gaze locks onto hers. “You don't want to live?” he questions, his tone carrying a weight o
From the thick emotions in Alpha Damon’s voice, Declan discerns that he must be coming in that direction. ““Did you go back for her and she didn't refuse to return with you?” He questions, a hint of impish in his tone,The Alpha swiftly responds with a firm, “no” before clearing his throat as he realizes that he had been too distracted to ask her to go back with him.Declan fights back a hysterical laugh as he observes Alpha Damon adjusting his trousers. It’s now that he believes that his cousin has found his mate. Two months ago, when he came back with an unknown woman, claiming that she was his mate, he wasn't as possessive as this. “Why are you still here?” Damon's voice is deep and authoritative as he speaks to Declan. Declan, recognizing the return of his Alpha’s cold nature, playfully teases for the last time, “Are you bringing her back to sleep with her? Should we be expecting a new addition to our Blackthorne family?”The Alpha’s jaw tightens in response to his cousin’s teas
LanaThe dining room exudes the delicious aroma of freshly cooked dishes, each carefully prepared for the Hart family dinner by Celia, their housemaid.With my unsolicited help, a large, barbecued wolfsbane-infused chicken takes center stage at the table, surrounded by side dishes—mushroom risotto, roasted vegetables, and a savory stew with chunks of tender boar meat that I heard from Celia that Phillip hunted a day ago.I sit at the head of the table as the royalty in their midst, glancing around at the new faces I met today before my eyes fall on Katarina, who’s sitting right beside me.She can’t eat solid food yet, but she insists on joining the dinner, so I put together a nutritional liquid concoction to aid her liver’s healing process. I took advantage of Grand Healer Hart’s healing garden, to seize some dandelions and artichokes, and add garlic and honey to the blend. Silence shadows the dining as we begin to enjoy our meal. Unlike back in my house where laughter reverberates wi
Alpha Damon groans wearily as he spots Sera approaching from afar. The prospect of facing more questions and confrontations intensifies his hunger and exhaustion.“Is she Miss Sera, your first mate?” Ethan asks curiously as she draws near them. His voice has a hint of astonishment and innocence, to which Damon simply nods. He understands why the little boy is enthralled by Sera's ethereal countenance. Her hourglass body and gorgeous face are a lethal combination. It will captivate anyone who has blood running through their veins.“No matter what, don't say anything until I ask you a question,” he orders in a hushed tone as Sera rushes towards him, her expression reflecting urgency and concern.“Damon, did you hear? The Purple Pack Alpha sends his sister here as a marriage tribute!” Her eyes widened with surprise and frustration, “I’m still figuring out how to handle one Princess, and now there's another? What is this? Are you creating a harem?”“No, he has no interest in harems,” Etha
“You promised the wizard would only take a little of my blood, but when you left, she ordered him to drain me.” Princess Lana hesitates for a moment before she points an accusatory finger directly at Sera.Alpha Damon’s penetrating gaze shifts and narrows on Sera as he processes Lana's acquisition. “Fetch me the wizard, right away!” He suddenly commands, and the madness in his voice sends an unsettling shiver down Serafina's spine.“Before you die, let me tell you a secret. I got to be Alpha Damon’s first mate because of your scent.” She recalls her taunting last words to the Red Pack Princess and she shivers as slowly rises from her seat.“You know I will never do that, Damon. We left immediately after taking a bit of her blood, “ Sera asserts confidently as she approaches the duo. She's aware that if Lana had overheard her last words, she would have confronted her by now. So, she stands her ground, prepared for whatever comes next.As Sera embraces the impending confrontation, her
Sera jolts awake, her chest heaving from the vivid nightmare's residue. “No... you can't do this... you're supposed to take only a tiny bit,” Lana's anguished plea echoes in her ear, and the surreal confrontation replays in her mind like a haunting reel.A desolate and somber air fills the room, memories of Alpha Damon tenderly embracing Lana while she sobs linger, shrouded in the ethereal glow of moonlight. Reality settles in and Sera grapples with the unsettling realization that it wasn't just a dream.She sighs exasperatedly, tossing and turning under her bed, her mind, burdened with worry and jealousy, denying her the solace of a peaceful night. Lohan's warning reverberates in Sera's mind: "He will abandon you, Sera. I propose we leave before he finds out about everything. Or he will kill us." With a sudden gasp, she wrenches herself away from the tangled bed sheets, the weight of the impending danger hitting her like a block of ice.“I won't allow him to abandon me. Ever.” she a
Lana“No, none of you is at fault. I pushed for the extraction of her blood, despite you saying it's unnecessary to rekindle our bond.” I repeat Alpha Damon's insensitive words after our intimate Dinner, then turn to Katarina with teary eyes and a puffy nose. My heart clutches with pain as I utter the most unbearable part that still lingers in my head. “If you wish to blame anyone, lay it on me.”“How could he make such a heartless remark after he believes you? Did you think he truly considered you may be telling the truth? I mean–”“I can sense that he does,” I interject, interrupting Katarina's words. I refuse to believe that he hadn't felt my pain after I poured my heart out to him.I want to believe that we've grown a bit closer after our interaction in the Hart family's front yard, but a part of my mind insists that I'm merely deceiving myself.“I don't know what to feel, Katie. I want to blame him, but I can't. I want to hate him, but it's impossible when all I can think about
Alpha Damon's fingers tighten slightly on Lana's arm as they step into the dimly lit stable. He takes a deep breath to inhale the scent of hay in the air, but what captures his senses is the sweet fragrance emanating from her.The confined space thickens the intensity of her scent, and it becomes stifling, fueling his arousal. To regain his composure, he quickly releases his hold on her.He casually leans against a stacked barrel, the ray of the sun accentuating the outlines of his chiseled features as Lana's curious eyes meet his penetrating gaze. “Why did you drag me here?” She raises a question directly, avoiding eye contact.Damon breaks the silence, his voice low and deliberate, “to talk.”Lana swallows nervously, her gaze wandering between horse gears and shadows dancing on the stable walls. “Talk about what?” She responds, attempting to conceal the tremor in her voice, but unexpectedly, she feels him drawing closer, his footsteps echoing in her ears.As Damon steps closer, Lana