Alexandre's POV I wanted to feel and taste her. I could no longer hold back. She told me she dreamt of us being intimate and that sent me over the edge. "Did you like it?" I whispered in her ear. She tilted her head to the side as I left small tender kisses on her lips trailing down to her jaw. I could feel her shiver as goosebumps rose on her skin. Her body language seemed to indicate that she enjoyed it, as her head turned to meet mine, and her skin shivered at my touch. Her eyes were closed and she leaned into me, a telltale sign that she was enjoying the moment. I felt her arms wrap around me and her lips gently pressed against mine. She opened her eyes and whispered, "Yes, I like it". I smiled and kissed her again, savoring the moment. A growl escaped from me as her arousal hit me like a freight train. I turned her towards the bed and laid her down gently. I moved closer and gave her a passionate kiss, my hands exploring her body. Her breathing became more rapid as her hands ro
Alexandre Pov The sounds of laughter filled the kitchen, something I hadn't heard for years. As I looked around I saw everyone gathered around enjoying the food that was served. "Good morning, nice to see you two here," my father said with a cheeky smile on his face. I nodded in acknowledgment as I pulled out the chair for Arina. Zeno stared at me with a look that suggested he had been well aware of what had just happened. Smirking at him across the table, I sat down. My father glanced between the two of us, his smile widening. He seemed to be enjoying the tense exchange between us. Arina, unaware of what was happening, thanked me for the gesture and took her seat. "Zeno, I hope you slept well," I said poking fun at him. I knew he was well aware of the pleasure I had given to his daughter last night and this morning but I couldn't help but throw it in his face. He scowled at me but I could see the hint of a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. I knew he was grateful for the w
Arina's pov We had spent the most pleasurable night together only to face the worst morning. I couldn't say anything. It was as if the moment Rick walked in my voice and thoughts were taken from me. When he said Aella was his mate, I felt a fire burn within me. Anger ran cold through my blood. Ever since the day Eleni and Rick came, Aella had been distant. She hardly left her room and now it made sense. This entire time she was hiding this from us, but she didn't have to. We could have been better prepared had she told us. The moment everyone started to shift I felt I had to do everything to protect my family. I gave Zakara full control and felt a surge of power break free. I knew Alexandre was a Fire element, Dad was an Earth element and Bryan had Wind. Zakara being the Delvhen wolf and controlling all five elements could project any element needed at that moment. She predicted her earth element onto all of them, giving them her power. It helped but not like we thought it would. Ae
Arina's POV The drive back was longer than I expected. What was only six hours felt like an eternity. We stopped just outside the pack border, the same place we had left that night. I chuckled at the memory thinking about how ironic this was to end up right back where I started. I looked up at the night sky and glanced at the moon. What had started as a journey of fear and uncertainty had ended up being an adventure of self-discovery. I realized that this journey had shown me the beauty of life. I also realized how, no matter how dark things may seem, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. I was grateful for the experience and vowed to never take life for granted but I was also scared. I was scared of the things that were to come that I couldn't foresee. Alexandre was quiet the entire drive. I could tell he was lost in his own thoughts and from time to time I would notice his knuckles would turn white from his grip on the steering wheel, his face would contort in anger and
From Arina's POV He stood in front of me, concerned in his eyes. I suddenly felt ashamed and embarrassed but my father was right. I needed him to know. Taking a deep breath I looked at him as tears fell from my face "The last time I was in this room was when my mother, Eleni, beat me half to death." I looked up at Alexandre. "This is my room," I said in a low and timid voice. Alexandre's expression never changed, anger written all over it, his ocean blue eyes now onyx indicating that D'Artagnan was now present. I could feel my heart racing as I waited for Alexandre's response. I was sure he was going to lash out in anger, but instead, he reached out and hugged me tightly. His embrace was all I needed to feel safe and secure. I hugged him back, not wanting him to let go, he slowly pulled away, still holding my hand as he turned to face my father. "This place will burn when we are done." My father nodded in agreement. Alexandre cleared his throat and gestured toward the stairs. Our
From Arina's POV Losing Aella hit everyone hard. Leonidas carried her limp body back to the car, his face contorted with anger and sadness. I could only think of Penelope. I knew this would break her heart. My father helped Leonidas place Aella in the car and the two drove away, leaving us standing in shock. We had all shed tears together, mourning the loss of our beloved Aella.Alexandre ordered a few warriors to stay behind and search the grounds while he walked me back to the car. The pain of losing someone so close to us was overwhelming. As we walked back, I could feel my heart breaking with every step. All I could think of was how Penelope would feel when she heard the news, and I couldn't help but start to cry. "Are you OK?" Alexandre asked, placing his hand on my shoulder. I shook my head and continued to cry, unable to find the words to express the pain I was feeling. I knew that this was only the beginning of a long road of grief. As we approached the car, I felt Zakara st
From Arina's POV His lips against mine brought warmth to me. I craved more, I desired him. At this point, I didn't care about anything or anyone. I just wanted him. I longed to feel him inside me. I wanted to lose myself in the moment and forget about the world. I wanted to be so close to him that I couldn't tell where one of us ended and the other began. I wanted to feel alive. So I pulled him closer, and our kiss deepened. I felt my heart racing and my body melting away. I was consumed with passion and desire, and I never wanted the moment to end. Kiaralicked my face and broke our embrace. We both laughed at the cute Frenchie who thought this was a game. I kissed Alexandre's nose as we both stood. He turned to walk away when I grabbed his hand. His brows furrowed in confusion. "What is it?" he asked. My face flushed at the thought of what I wanted to ask him. When I noticed he stepped forward with a smirk on his face, he kissed my forehead and then looked me in the eyes "I'll mee
Alexandre's POV Watching my sister murdered before me was one of the hardest things I ever watched. I tried to get her but something kept me frozen in place. I couldn't look away as much as I wanted to "Long Live the Princess" Rick said as he dug his canines into Aella's neck. I saw tears falling from her eyes as I realized what he had just done. I saw when Zakara rushed forward at him and dropped Aella to the ground. It was at that moment that I could move and run after him. However, he quickly disappeared along with Eleni in a cloud of black smoke. Aella's beautiful eyes began to fade as my father ran towards her and held her close. "She has wolfsbane in her system, I am sorry," Zeno replied. Wolfsbane wasn't necessarily lethal to us lycans but there were so many different versions out there that we weren't sure which one was and wasn't. I watched as she took her last final breaths. My father's eyes widened with grief and he gently laid her down on the ground. He looked up at th