Sawyer's POV
"Don't answer that," I added when I saw her face blush. She looks cute when she's embarrassed. It reminded me of when I saw her the first time at the meeting. Her face was red with chagrin. I wanted to kiss the discomfiting moment away but I couldn't get a chance. Well, she even made me lose my words. It was a miracle that no one noticed it at the time.
"So, where is this hideout of yours?" Ethically, I was happy she was beginning to feel comfortable around me and we spoke like friends. I think it's good progress.
"It's about an hour and a half drive. Just relax. You will like it there, I promise." She smiled. For the first time, I was able to take in her features. She would have passed for a supermodel if not for her height. She was gifted proportionally at the right places. Her thin rosy lips were so tempting. I had to severally control my wolf who could not resist and wanted me to pounce on her.
Then I felt a sudden panic. What w
Sawyer's POV I felt her move away during the wee hours of the morning. I thought she wanted to use the bathroom so I did not follow her. I was momentarily lost in how I was going to explain everything. Since she left my side, I haven't slept. It's taken a while and she's still not back. When I checked the bathroom and she wasn't there, I panicked slightly. My emotions were conflicting. I got what I wanted but I don't feel the exhilaration. I rather feel vile. I don't know how she's feeling right now. I can't feel her emotions because I haven't marked her. Remembering the tears I saw in her eyes last night only aggravated my guilt. I went out to look for her and saw her sitting by the stream in the moonlight. It was a very beautiful view. It was still dawn so I couldn't see her face clearly to read her sentiments. Seeing how peaceful she was, I didn't want to disturb her. I turned around to leave before I heard footsteps. With the distance between Cora a
Brayden's POV I rained down my fury on Justin when I got to the office the next day. I let out all my resentment toward him. How could he not know? I told him to do something so simple and he failed irritably. I couldn't focus on my meeting with the stakeholders so I postponed it to Wednesday. I also had to prepare more for it. I couldn't believe that I was unable to concentrate on work for the first time in my life. I was always up my abilities when it had to do with work but now, I lacked the focus. I couldn't use the weekend to complete the remaining paper works as I had planned. I called the club myself after Justin messed up. The shit home of a club manager told me that she doesn't work as a stripper anymore. That's good to hear but I wanted to know where she was yet, he could not give me an answer to my question. They would give me information about any girl in their club but not her. I didn't even have her number to begin with and I didn't know w
Cora's POV Patty was wrong. I felt terrible. What made me hid to her advice? I bundled up my emotions throughout my time alone with Sawyer. It wasn't an easy thing to do but am glad to be able to do so if not, I would have broken down right in front of him and I don't know what he would have done. I am now a hundred percent confused about Sawyer's feelings for me. He never proposed or told me he loved me or wanted me. I don't know what we have now. I felt guilty about everything that had happened but I couldn't stop him. I owe him so much and I couldn't even pay my debt to him. Why would I further anger him? I allowed him to have his way. There was also something in me that wanted to go ahead with it because of my desire to forget the mysterious man but I found myself thinking more and more about him, making me weep in the process. I don't even know what I feel for him except the burning desire to see him one more time. I want to know who he is. Maybe, this w
Cora's POV "Can you check for me?" My mum said immediately I sat down. I was still thinking about Ava so I had completely forgotten her question. A confused look made its way to my face. "Your boss's tattoo," she clarified. "Oh, that? I will." I have never seen Sawyer's tatoo myself. Last night, I wasn't in my right mind and the lights were also off when I woke up at dawn. I didn't have the time to take any note of his body. But why does she want to know what tatoo it was? Was she suspecting that Sawyer was the one she saw? What she described was similar to what I saw this morning. I had so many questions to ask her but then I remembered my dad again. "Mum, why did you tell me that Dad run-off with another woman?" I looked at her keenly. Her face was a mess. I moved closer and hugged her, assuring her that I wasn't angry or anything. "Well, I just didn't want you to mourn his death. I thought it will be easier if I told you he has run-of
Sawyer's POV It was just as I had suspected. Whoever has been looking for Cora must be some powerful person. Maybe a top government official or something. But I had to protect my interest. This time, two men came to my club looking for Cora. When Ken told me, I almost slapped him. He confessed to having sent her out once as an escort when I wasn't around as a form of punishment for being late. But since then, the man never requested an escort until recently, when he specifically requested for Cora. I was boiling with rage. I almost fired him if George hadn't been there. He wouldn't have told me all this if he hadn't been threatened by the men. Since it involved Cora, I went to meet them myself. They won't tell me who they were and appeared to be armed but I wasn't the least scared of them. I excused their ways because they didn't know who I was and it's also forbidden for us to attack humans. Our world must remain a secret in the human world. That was t
Cora's POV I didn't know what made Ken tell Sawyer about that incident but since no one knew about the details, I lied. Well, I can't bring myself to tell him the truth. I mean, what will he think of me? In a thrice, I remembered that Patty knew. What if she told George about it? I told her every detail about that experience. I began to think of a way of calling Patty to tell her not to tell George anything about me. Just the same, I seized the opportunity to ask him what mum had told me. I didn't have the guts to ask him when we came in. His personality was so intimidating. He moved over to sit beside me after I asked to see his tattoo. He pulled me close to him, leaving a few inches between us. My breathing was heavy, following the sound of my heartbeat. I began to feel so hot, my temperature could fry an egg. I felt his hot breath on my face. "Why? Tell me why you wanna see it?" His voice was rough and seductive. In a moment, I forgot that we were in
Cora's POV "Do you need anything?" I ask casually. I was trying my best to act normal as everything Mavis said was still fresh in my mind. She telling me to be careful and all. "Follow me," he said as soon as I got there, stood up, and headed towards the door. I looked around awkwardly with strange gazes following me from my work colleagues. It's not as if I've ever had a chance to get acquainted with any of them but their gazes were piercing. I followed Sawyer to his office and as soon as he shut the door, he yanked me towards the wall and his tongue explored my mouth. I felt scared and opened my eyes. He seemed lost in passion and suddenly stopped and opened his eyes. "Are you in the habit of kissing with your eyes open?" I felt my face become hot. How did he know that my eyes were opened? Did he have eyes anywhere else? I fixed my gaze on the floor, trying my best to escape his. Realizing my discomfort, he moved to his desk. "Have a sea
Cora's POV I still can't remember how I managed to get home after what Sawyer had said. So his buying me a car and taking care of my mum and everything else is because he loves me? That makes sense indeed. I expected it to happen but I don't think I am ready or prepared for it. Till he called to find out if I had reached home, I didn't know how much I made him worried by running out of his office. To my amazement, he didn't stop me. I think he realized that I needed the space to clear my head. I must admit that I do feel attracted to him and even when he acts nice, he still has this fierce demeanor. It's just difficult to say no to him most times. He always looked intense and yet, lovable. All the same, do I love him? I can't tell. Maybe after telling me all, there is to know about himself, my emotions towards him might rise to the level of love. Still, I won't be comfortable saying yes to him if he proposes, knowing that my mum has certain doubts about him b
Brayden's POV "Breath, Cora, breathe. You are almost there," I encouraged her, as I kissed the beads of sweat formed on her forehead. With another loud and painful groan, the cry of our Dragon child fills the atmosphere. "Tell me, is it a boy or girl?" She was panting. "A boy, a bouncy baby boy. He looks just like you," I said with a joyfully laced voice. She smiles weakly and closes her eyes to the raging pang of sleep. It's been fifty years since I got mated to Cora. Well, counting from the wedding day, maybe. Our first child has just arrived. I intend to name him Colton Maddock if Cora agrees. It isn't easy to conceive a dragon child and we aren't an exception. However, not only did it not follow the human rule of nine months but rather twelve instead of ten. A lot has transpired since we got married fifty years ago. Well, Cora and I haven't aged in stature. We still look the same, thanks to the Dragon DNA. Even Steve and Isabella are still
Cora's POV Everything that happened today, seems like a dream. The Ammyssian empire seems like a different world and who would have thought Serena was the end to the war? I don't regret any decision or action I have taken today. I think everything is worth it. Brayden and I saved each other. I got him out of the net and he was there in time to heal me when the rogue alpha knocked me out. He has stepped on so many toes. I've never seen a person who so desperately is a weapon of pain that everyone wants revenge on. Well, thank God everything has ended. I went to release Isabella from the hideout and Steve decided to stay with her till she delivers, which means that Bray is going to watch over his company for him but it's fine with me. Brayden and I left the Ammyssian empire the next day because of my school but I will never forget the little time I have spent there. The Dragon King is such an amazing person. I can't believe he helped me to discover
Serena's POV Alas, I am free again. I couldn't watch Sawyer take all the revenge. I made a promise to Sarah and I had to keep it. I had to give her a chance to avenge her family's death. My only regret is not being able to get my revenge too. I hated the rogue alpha for everything he took from me - all the years I spent hostage away from my mate and my wolves. I loathed him. Death was not enough to wash away the bitterness I felt. I slept on the cold floor for years. I starved myself. I was griefed and never elated. For a moment, I thought I couldn't make it but Sarah gave me hope. When the rogue alpha hit Cora on the head, I lost it. I couldn't watch her suffer for no fault of hers. She even sacrificed her life for us by helping us escape while she faced him alone. I admit she has some mage powers. I envied her slightly. It's good to be more than what people expect you to be. The initial grudge I felt before when I saw her has dissipated. She was
Sawyer's POV The days of training till death did not go in vain even though things didn't go as planned. The Dragons were well prepared and had taken down thousands of werewolves. We only succeeded in injuring a few but my anger escalated when I saw the red Dragon George talked about in the sky. George's army was down and he was helping to take care of the injured. That red Dragon was emitting both fire and ice. It was more powerful than any Dragon I had seen. I thought of how I could defeat it and thankfully, help came from the rogue alpha. Strangely, the dragon shifted to human form in the middle of the battle and went inside the castle. Then I realized it was Brayden. I Cursed him with my wolf and set a trap for him with the help of the rogue alpha. I told my men to stop searching for him after Cora chose Brayden over me. He strangely showed up today with the best help ever. He helped me capture Brayden in the fireproof net and mysteriously disappeared but I
Cora's POVI have never seen a woman as enchanting yet, dignified as Serena. I perceive that she is hiding something and doesn't want to trust anyone. She said she was looking for the Dragon King but who could go to call him in the middle of a war. I wanted to tell Bray to get his father but she stopped me and for the first time, I had to hide the truth from him. She seems to need help and I desperately want to help her but I can't if she doesn't open up to me. Her friend whose name I didn't even ask, seems to be timid but she manages to speak when the need arises.I want to help her but there seems to be a wall of secret between us and I don't know how to decipher it. I am not skilled in psychology in any way. She wants to confess but suddenly, I hear a bang on the door. She can't hide her panic and I can see through her like glass."Is the person looking for you?" I asked Serena. There was evident fear in her eyes, which made me realize that whoever is b
Third Person's POVThe duo followed the guard back to the battle. The weakest Dragons had already defeated the first batch of werewolves and Sawyer was furious. The next batch came with fireproof nets and unfortunately, one of the Dragons was trapped in it. With one fearful yank, the dragon was free and returned to battle. They were fighting in human form at the moment.For the time being, lurking in the bushes were two friends disguised. Serena found her way to the Ammyssian Empire and was able to make her way to the tunnel where she was once hidden. This time, it was much more secure than the first time. She did not know how to get in. It wasn't easy distracting the guards at the entrance but now that she was here, the door was locked."There should be another way right?" Sarah asked, furrowing her brows.Serena was deep in thought. "No, this is the only way.""Why don't we knock then?"Sarah's question slightly annoyed Serena. "Can't you
Third Person's POV Steve left Brayden's penthouse, not long before he returned with bitter news. He wasn't sure what it was but it didn't seem to be well. "Brayden, I think the war has begun. We have to move now." Brayden was stunned. "You left just a few minutes ago. How did you know?" Steve's voice was gravelly. "My mate is panicking. I can feel it. She seemed calm since I left her but the panic now is continuous. I think there is a problem." Brayden knew better not to argue. He understood the strength of the mate bond. If he feels it, then it's true. "Cora, wear something comfortable. It's quite a long journey," he said, ushering Cora to the bedroom closet to get changed. "Not too long. I found a shortcut. We couldn't use it the last time because we didn't go straight away. We made a turn remember?" Brayden paused briefly but went ahead without a word. It was Autumn so the weather was turning cold. Cora wore jean
Third Person's POV In a faraway land from the Alpha King's pack, lies a pack inhabited by rogues. The leader of the pack calls himself the rogue alpha. He never wanted to be in any pack because of his undying desire for power, which was denied him by wither packs. His inability to attain such led to him being rogue. Anyhow, he did not live there alone but was able to brainwash thousands of werewolves to join him in this pack and rule as the rogue alpha. His desire for power never ceased and yet, he had eyes on the Luna of the Alpha King, from the moment he first saw her during one of their meetings. Since then, the obsession has caused him to do the undoable and challenge the unchallengeable. Unable to win her love the right way, he captured her as his hostage. For years, he was unable to win the love of his hostage, the Luna of the Alpha King. Her love has only been for her mate, the Alpha King. The one who was long thought to be dead, remained in a room in
Brayden's POV I haven't seen or heard from Steve for a few days. I call him to brainstorm with me on what to do about the attack of the werewolves only to be astonished by his first-hand information. How has he been in communication with my father when I haven't heard from him in a long while? Most probably after what happened with my mom? He does not realize the extent of my distress and casually continuous speaking. My muscles tense at every word that proceeds out of his mouth. "I returned from there a day ago. I'd wanted to come to you but thought otherwise." He smirks. Why do I have the feeling that he has something up his sleeves? "What did you do there?" A thin grin of excitement appears at the corners of his mouth. "My mate is pregnant and that's the best place for her to be cared for." I feel my muscles instantly relax but then, a gentle line of curiosity swept my mind."Your mate is pregnant and you never told me?"