Alora POVLeonidas flips me onto my back and hovers over me. He pressed firmly against me. I can feel the steady beat of his heart and a strange feeling swarms in my stomach.I am frightened but also excited. My tongue swipes across my lips and his eyes flicker to my mouth."What do you want?" He asks."I don't know," I whisper in honesty.A frown pulls at his lips, and he tries to roll over, but I wrap my arms around his shoulders. Letting my fingers dig into his muscular back, I hold him in place. He raises an eyebrow and shifts himself on top of me. My legs part shamelessly, and he settles between them like it is the most natural thing.My heart is thundering in my chest. It is so loud. I know he can hear it. My face flushes at our proximity. "Does all of your skin blush as brightly as your cheeks?" He smirks."I didn't know my cheeks blushed," I respond. The heat between us only intensifies, and I worry I will explode if he doesn't kiss me soon.His nose brushes against mine. "Y
Leonidas POVMy Queen falls asleep quickly after our little tryst, but I am struggling to fall asleep beside her. Besides my throbbing cock, her arousal hangs thick in the air. My body is alight with a need I have never experienced before, but I will set my needs aside. She is worth waiting on. I will not rush her.She didn't bother to dress, and I can't stop looking at her. Everything about her is perfect. The swell of her breasts and the dip of her stomach is inviting. My fingers twitch to touch her, but she needs her rest. She is still healing from Anila’s spell.Then, something catches my eye. The glint of a chain around her neck. I don't know how I missed it before. The back of my hand brushes against her skin as I try to get a better look.A small brown stone is hooked onto the chain. I run my finger over its surface, and it stings my skin. I rip my finger away from it, and tiny blisters form where I touched it. Is it poisoned?Lifting it by the chain only, I inspect Alora's s
Alora POVI'm not angry at Leonidas, I'm just frustrated. He said he loved me before he knew me, and still, he took women to his bed. There has to be something in this library to explain why.I drop the books I've collected onto the table with a very unladylike grunt. The guard Leonidas commanded to watch me, steps a little closer to the door, and I glare in his direction. I do not need a babysitter.These are all books about the mate bond. Flipping the first book open, I thumb through the pages looking for anything that can explain why I am here. If Leonidas had other women to fuck, why did he search for me.Each page is full of useful information, but my mind continues to return to the subject of women in Leonidas's bed.With each turn of the page I grumble and groan under my breath. I am fully aware I sound like a feral animal but I don't care. The only one to see my tantrum is the guard."My Queen," he says cautiously. "Are you okay?""I am fine," I reply through gritted teeth.
Kaia POVThis cabin is disgusting, but it is better than being on the streets. After Elaine and I were killed by the Lycan King, Hecate was quick to return us to the world of the living. She met us at the crossroads of the living and dead with a scowl on her face. She was displeased that we had been tricked by Anila, but she showed us mercy. Two sisters were dying of a strange illness. We assumed their bodies and disappeared deep into the Lycan Realm. We know the Lycan King is searching for us. I doubt after learning about our betrayal that he would let us live our next life comfortably. He will hunt us over and over, and we will never survive. I can only assume that is why Elaine is so angry with me right now. I made a decision which will make it harder for us to hide. “You have to push, Kaia,” Elaine coaches me. “It is almost over. I promise.” I rest my head on the pillow and close my eyes. “I can’t,” I breathe. “It is too hard.” “Kaia,” she chides me. “You are the
Alora POVI can’t take my eyes off Bruno. He is barely breathing. “Did you kill him?” “He will live,’ Evanora says through gritted teeth. “Walk with me.” I need to put as much space between us as possible. If she touches me, I will not be able to tell her no. I have experienced her mind control before. “I think I will stay here.”Throwing her head back, Evanora cackles loudly. The sound rings in my ears, and I have to resist the urge to cover them. “You think you have a choice. I can control you with a simple touch of my finger, but I would prefer you come willingly.” “I know what you want,” I hiss through my teeth. “And you cannot have it.” She steps forward and I step back. We continue this dance around the library, until I misstep and my back hits a bookshelf. I have backed myself into a corner, and Evanora knows it. Her black finger traces along my neck, pulling out the chain that is hidden beneath my dress. The stone dangles between us and I resist the urge to t
Leonidas POVI am pissed off. Actually, I am livid. I don't care what my mother said to Alora in a dream; she should have told me she had the baetyl. But for now, I will choke down my anger. I can't risk pushing her away more than I already have."It is lunch time," I tell her. "Would you join me?"Alora looks at Bruno. He is still crumpled on the floor. I don't have to ask what happened. I know Evanora's handiwork when I see it."What about Bruno?" She asks timidly.She holds concern for him and it makes me jealous, but only slightly. There is a reason I chose Bruno as her guard. She is not his type, and therefore, he is harmless."He will recover in time," I respond, trying to drag her to the library door."Are you certain?" She whispers."Very," I say stepping over his body.She follows me, but she keeps glancing back at Bruno. Something tells me we won't have a peaceful lunch if he is on her mind. Opening up the mind link I hold with my subjects, I reach out to the doctor.'Your
Alora POVMy skin is tingling before Leonidas even touches me. The runes on my arms are glowing brightly in anticipation. As he tilts my chin up, he presses his lips to mine. His tongue swipes against the seam of my lips and I open them eagerly. His tongue plunges into my mouth, exploring as his hands caress my body. My body feels like it is on fire. I am hot, too hot. I need to remove this gown. Reaching behind me, I pull at my corset strings. My fingers fumble with the bow, causing me to groan into Leonidas’s mouth. His lips smirk against mine before he pulls away. “Are you having difficulty, My Queen?” He chuckles. I don’t know what has come over me, but I need to feel my skin against his. “It is so warm down here,” I whisper. He steps around me and his fingers work quickly to unlace my corset. He pushes my gown over my shoulders, and it falls to my feet. The warmth of the artificial sun heats my body and goosebumps rise over my skin. Wrapping his arms around me, he
Alora POVLunch is simple, but perfect. There isn’t a giant table between us or other people listening to our conversation. No witches are speaking in riddles, no half brothers are making lewd comments; it is peaceful. While I am licking chocolate off my fingers, Leonidas watches my every move. “What?” “I am just admiring your skills?” He smirks. My finger pauses in my mouth. “I have no idea what you are talking about, but I am sure it is indecent.” “Very much,” he laughs. “I will take great joy in corrupting you.” I roll my eyes and get back to my feet. “My corruption will have to wait. There is an office full of books calling my name.” Leonidas stretches out on the blanket and stares at the false sky. “Is that all you ever think about? Books?”“Up until recently, yes,” I quip before heading toward the door.“Wait,” he calls out. “What are you thinking about now?” “Wouldn’t you like to know?” I laugh. His arm wraps around my waist and pulls me away from the door.
Alora POVLeonidas pauses, looking down on me. There is an eagerness in his gaze, but also concern. My magic reaches for his feelings without my permission. It latches onto his emotions, and it is suffocating. They are intense, and tears sting my eyes. I force my magic away and reach for him. “I am not made of glass,” I assure him. “You won’t break me.” He joins me on the bed, carefully positioning himself between my legs. His fingers swipe my hair out of my eyes, and he sighs. “You look so fragile.”“I am not,” I say. Wrapping my leg around him, I force him to roll onto his back. His hands rest lightly on my hips as I straddle him. Moving my body slowly, I run my core over the length of his harden cock, and he tightens his grip. I moan in satisfaction and continue to tease us both. A growl rumbles in his chest, and he flexes his fingers on my hips. I chuckle, and he glares at me. “What is so funny?”“Do you want to be inside me?” I smile. He nods with a silly grin
Leonidas POVMy warriors scatter, and several Fae do the same. I refuse to leave Alfred alive, but I can't bring myself to leave Alora's side. I didn't realize being away from her would be so painful. I don't understand how my father could betray the mate bond. Alora is all I will ever want.Her shoulders slump over, and a stray tear leaves a track through the blood on her face. In one night, she has lost and gained so much."Let's find a place to get you cleaned up," I whisper."Aren't you going to look for Alfred?" She asks."There is no need." I pull her close. "My men have it covered.""I just want to go home," she cries as she collapses into my chest."This is your home," the Fae woman that killed Estes interrupts us.Alora straightens her shoulders and sucks in a sharp breath. "This realm has never been my home.""You are our Queen," the woman pleads. "You can't leave us without a ruler.""Ivy," Alora groans. "I don't know anything about this realm. Just let me leave.""This is
Alora POVEstes puts up a fight even though his powers are no match for mine. It is wind against wind. Gusts of powerful air move across the room, whipping angrily against my skin. I do my best to retaliate, but these powers are new to me.I am desperate to keep the rest of the party safe from our battle. My concentration is split. One hand controls the vortex surrounding Estes and me, and the other is blasting air at him.My arms are growing tired, and Estes's attacks are cutting into my flesh. I can only hope that mine are doing the same to him. Sweat is beginning to form on his brow, and he looks tired. This might be my chance to end this. But I am not paying attention, and I don't see the silver glint of the knife in his latest attack until it is too late.The blade sticks in my arm, and I scream in frustration. I can't risk pulling it at and losing the vortex. My arm hangs limply at my side, and I fear he has won.He lifts his hand to deal the final blow, but only whisps come fro
Leonidas POVThis is possibly the biggest mistake I have ever made as king. The Fae Queen is dead in my castle, the future Fae King is hiding in one of my guest rooms, the full moon has disappeared from the Fae Realm, and it is likely we won’t be able to shift. Still, I am marching into the Fae castle with my army.Lobo is at my side. There is a feral look in his eyes. It seems as if he has been waiting for this fight."What's the game plan?" He asks."Honestly," I laugh." Find Alora.""No diplomacy?" He cracks his knuckles."Not this time," I snarl. "Not after what I learned from Queen Fauna, but let’s not kill everyone in our path."A smile spreads across his lips. "But those who resist?” “Fair game,” I reply. Somehow, we have managed to make it into the forest surrounding the Fae Castle. Either they are so confident in their abilities that they do not feel the need to protect themselves, or this is a trap. I am leaning toward the latter.I peer through the trees, looking for a
Alora POVElric is chasing me down the hallways of the castle, quietly pleading for me to stop and return to my room. He is trying to tell me how Leonidas will kill him if anything happens to me, but I ignore everything coming out of his mouth. My mother did not bestow her powers to me so I could hide in a dark room of the Fae castle and let men do all the work. She gave me her powers so I could restore the natural order of things. I hate to admit it, but I might need his help. Spinning around, I look him in the eyes. “Where can I find Estes?” He looks away and shuffles his feet. “There is another party in the castle tonight. He is probably there with Ivy.” I look him up and down. There is a sneer on his lips. He cares for my aunt, but why? Then I realize how blind I am. “She is your mate.” His teeth grind together, and his jaw locks. “Yes.” “Interesting,” I mutter. Then I step closer to him, studying his features carefully.Suddenly, it feels like I am transported i
I want to offer an apology for the delay in updates. One of my children has an illness she will be dealing with for the rest of her life. Just know that I am doing my best to try to keep up with updates. Until things calm down a little, I am going to aim for 3-4 updates a week. Hopefully, when the smoke clears, I will be able to finish up this story. I know some will view this as an excuse, but I have to put my family first. I do hope you will stick around for the end of this story. Solange Daye
Alora POVI am back in the flowery field where I met Morgan, only this time I am alone. The grass is taller than it was, and the trees have changed shape. It is like many years have passed since the last time I was here. Wading through the tall grass, I let my fingers graze over the tips of the blades. It is a strange feeling. I know it is one I haven’t felt before, but it doesn’t feel foreign. There is a small river just ahead of me. I sit down, dip my feet into the water, and am surprised at how warm it is. Little minnows come nibble at my toes, and I giggle out loud. I know this is a dream, but it all feels so real. “This is the life I wanted for you,” a soft voice makes me jump. Spinning around, I see myself. No. That can’t be right. “Are you my mother?” It is the same question I asked Ivy. Only this time, I am more sure of the answer. She smiles sadly and sits beside me. “I wish I had been a better mother to you.” “What happened?” I blurt out. “Because
Leonidas POVEverything is ready. The castle is buzzing with excitement. I didn’t think Alora touched the hearts of many people in her short time here, but even the Omegas have stepped up to fight. The consensus is clear. Alora belongs in the Lycan Realm, even if she is a Fae. The moon is full tonight in both realms. I was eager to leave last night, but Lobo talked some sense into me. We will be stronger if the moon is on our side. Hopefully, the Moon Goddess will look down on our plight and take mercy on us. Traveling into the Fae Realm without permission is dangerous. Sending Elric ahead to find Alora and get her to safety was the most important part of the plan. I do not think I could live with myself if she ended up in harm's way. She may have magic, but I don’t believe she knows how to use it yet. It was foolish of me to keep her away from Elric. He could have taught her things that I could not. It was selfish. I was too afraid of losing her to one of her kind, bu
Anila POVTwenty-one years agoI keep my eyes focused on the ceiling as King Estes thrusts in and out of me. I have been fucked thousands of times over the centuries, but none of my lovers have been this boring. His methodical movements are enough to put me to sleep. I stifle a yawn and recite spells to keep myself from drifting off. Finally, he grunts loudly and stills within me. I put a fake smile on my face when he looks down at me."You are one of my more enjoyable lovers," he smiles."The feeling is mutual," I lie through my teeth.Clumsily, he climbs off me, and I groan uncomfortably. I thought Fae Creatures were supposed to be graceful. King Estes is anything but. I am confused about how he managed to convince this entire realm to follow him blindly. He is not fit to rule this realm, much less both, but that is his goal."Have you decided on a disguise?" He asks.I snort with laughter. "This is my disguise."He scowls at me but continues, "I will take the child from Fauna toni