CALANTHAThankfully, the weekend gave me just enough time to recover. Kaiden stayed by my side the entire time, helping me however he could. The physician also checked in, just as he had promised. Once again, he mentioned how fast my body was healing, but Kaiden quickly shut him down before he could ask any more questions. Queen Adeline kept sending healing soups, though she made it clear that she was only doing it because I was an important asset to her son and the pack —at least for now.By the time Monday arrived, I was almost fully recovered.That morning, Kaiden and I drove to the academy together. As soon as the chauffeur pulled up and parked, I reached for the door handle, ready to get out like the other students arriving in their fancy cars. But before I could, Kaiden’s hand shot out, stopping me. I turned to look at him.“Remember…” he said, his dark eyes locking onto mine. “Stay close to me.”I nodded. “Okay.”We both stepped out of the car, and just as my feet touched the
CALANTHAThe game kicked off immediately, with the crowd roaring as the players took their positions on the court. The Redwood Tigers immediately took control of the ball, moving with swift expertise. Kaiden dribbled past two defenders effortlessly. The moment he found an opening, he leaped into the air and launched the ball toward the hoop.Swish!The ball sailed through the net perfectly, earning the Tigers their first points. The crowd exploded in cheers, and from our seats, Eloise, Nyx and I joined in the uproar. I felt super proud of Kaiden.I mean, he was the Lycan King after all. What wasn’t he capable of?But Kaiden did not celebrate immediately, as his focus was already locked on the next play.But the opposing team wasn’t about to let them take the lead so easily. They regrouped quickly, passing the ball between their players with careful and wicked coordination. Within seconds, one of their forwards broke through Redwood’s defense and went for a clean shot.The ball swoosh
THAT SAME DAY - EVENINGAT THE CRIME SCENE WHERE CALANTHA WAS ALMOST KILLEDElder Kane’s car rolled to a stop at the exact location their GPS tracker had led them to. Timothy Grant was the first to step out as his eyes scanned the dark surroundings. Elder Kane followed closely behind. They moved cautiously into the dense woods, their eyes shifting into their enhanced wolf vision to pierce through the darkness. Every rustle of leaves, and whisper of the wind sent their senses on high alert.It had been days since they ordered the assassin to kidnap and eliminate Calantha. At first, everything had gone according to plan. The assassin had even sent them a photo as proof that he had captured her. But after that, what followed was complete silence.And Calantha was still alive. Walking around as if nothing had happened. If the assassin had truly done his job, she wouldn’t still be breathing. Had she escaped? Had something gone wrong? And if so, why hadn’t the Lycan King reacted? Why wa
CALANTHA THAT SAME NIGHTI had spent the entire day trying so hard to avoid Kaiden, because honestly, thinking about him, or even facing him made me feel… anger? Annoyance? Maybe… jealousy?After leaving the basketball court, where he had been all sweet and friendly with that Lysandra girl, things only got worse. He also invited her to ride in the same car with us.Lysandra had greeted me with a polite “hi” before immediately turning back to Kaiden, chattering away like I wasn’t even there. They talked about everything —laughing, whispering, acting like they were the only two people in the world. It irritated me to no end. So, I did the only thing I could; stared out the window and pretended they didn’t exist until we reached the packhouse.Yet, as if that wasn’t bad enough, Queen Adeline was even nicer to her. She invited her to dinner, and Kaiden insisted I join too. So, I sat there, silently stabbing my food while Lysandra basked in all their attention, talking and talking like
KAIDENWith Elder Kane and Timothy Grant now locked up in the packhouse cells, I wasted no time calling for a council meeting the next morning.When the elders arrived, they were met with an unexpected sight —two once-respected men, handcuffed and kneeling in the center of the gathering with their heads bowed in shame.Standing on either side of me were Bradley and Hana; my Gamma. It was Hana who had successfully captured these traitors. The night Calantha was attacked, I had reached out to her and assigned her to monitor the crime scene with her wolves, and to watch for any suspicious activity.That was the trap. And these two fools had walked right into it.Last night, I had spent the entire night restraining myself from storming into their cells and breaking every bone in their bodies. It wasn’t enough that they had plotted against me and my throne. Now, they had dared to go after Calantha too?!The council members were already whispering among themselves, confusion written all ove
KAIDENNearly an hour had passed since I had sent my guards to fetch the proof Timothy Grant claimed to have. The proof that he claimed would show his innocence and prove that Elder Kane was working with the rogue wolves.I was beyond frustrated. The fact that he was still trying to slip out of his crimes made my blood boil. But as the Lycan King, I had to follow due process. So, I let him fetch his so-called evidence.Beside him, Elder Kane knelt in silence, shooting daggers at Timothy Grant for his betrayal. But Timothy simply avoided his gaze, unfazed by the fact that he was sacrificing his accomplice to save himself.Hana, growing impatient, checked her wristwatch before turning to him with a sharp glare.“It’s been over an hour, Mr. Grant,” she said coldly. “Are you sure you’re not playing games with us?”“I would never do that,” Timothy Grant insisted, slipping on a pitiful expression. It might have worked on others, but not on me.As if on cue, the council chamber doors opened.
CALANTHA “Alright, everyone! You know the drill!” our supervisor called out, clapping his hands together.Around him, the other students stood motionless, their expressions dull and uninterested. Today was community service, and our task was to clean the pack’s beach. Dressed in simple sportswear, none of the students looked particularly excited about it.“Make sure the entire area is spotless,” he continued. “Every semester, our academy gives back to the pack by helping with sanitation. We can’t slack off now. Let’s make Redwood Pack proud!”He pumped a fist in the air, clearly hoping for some enthusiasm. Instead, the students muttered among themselves, their moods just as low as before.Awkwardly clearing his throat, he dropped his fist. “Your time starts now. You have two hours to finish up!”A wave of grumbles and sighs swept through the group as students split off into smaller clusters. I walked away with Eloise and Nyx, both of whom looked just as miserable as the others.“I h
CALANTHA TWO HOURS LATER As Lysandra animatedly recounted a childhood memory about Kaiden, I found myself grinning ear to ear, completely drawn in. “And then, you know what I said to him?” she continued, her eyes glinting with mischief. “I told him, ‘You’re as cold as a fish straight out of the ocean. We should stop being friends.’” I let out a chuckle. “And what did he say after that?” We were finishing up collecting trash, making our way toward the dumpster truck with Eloise and Nyx trailing behind us. Lysandra smiled as she reminisced. “He pulled me into this hug… so tight I thought he’d squeeze the life out of me. Then he said that from that moment on, he would never be cold toward me again… and that I would be the only one who gets to see his warm side.” “That’s… actually really sweet,” I admitted, laughing lightly. But deep down, a feeling of slight jealousy burned in my heart, no matter how hard I tried to stop it. I knew I had no reason to feel this way. I had only jus
KAIDENIf it weren’t for the way I could still feel her wrapped around me —warm, wet, and pulsing, I would have thought this was just a dream. Something my mind made up. Because this wasn’t supposed to happen. This was never supposed to happen.And yet, there she was. Still hovering over me, breathing hard, her breasts rising and falling with each breath. Her eyes looked down at me; bold, stubborn, and maybe just a little scared. And it was in that moment, that everything sank in.I had just been played.This was all planned from the beginning. Everything. Her walking into my room in the middle of the night, sleeping in my bed, touching me, kissing me, pressing her body against mine. It was all part of her plan. She knew I wouldn’t be able to resist her. She knew what she was doing.And now, she had exactly what she came for.My seeds inside of her.My entire chest tightened like someone had gripped it with a fist. The shock turned into anger. Burning, violent anger that shot through
CALANTHA Finally, Kaiden crushed his mouth to mine, claiming my lips in a wet, messy, completely unhinged kiss. It wasn’t soft or sweet. It was raw, filled with need and fire. His fingers trailed across my heated skin, finding my breasts, cupping and kneading them with a kind of reverence that contradicted the filthy way his mouth moved against mine. I kissed him back hungrily, wrapping my arms around his broad, powerful frame, our mouths devouring each other’s moans, gasps, and every desperate breath like we were starved and feeding off one another. When he pulled back, my lips were swollen and tingling. Then, his mouth descended to my breast, latching onto one hardened nipple, sucking it into the warmth of his mouth. My body arched off the bed instinctively, a helpless moan escaping me as his teeth grazed it gently. I was losing my mind, spiraling fast. Every nerve ending inside me buzzed with anticipation. Kaiden switched to the other nipple, tongue swirling, sucking, then bi
The pleasure was too much. Too intense. My body twitched involuntarily, trying to shy away from Kaiden’s mouth, but his grip tightened around my thighs, holding me firmly in place. Then came the sudden slap against my ass. Sharp and hot. Echoing through the room and straight to my soaking drenched core. I gasped, my back arching as a fresh wave of aching desire pulsed through me. “Stop running,” Kaiden growled, his voice low and possessive, a warning threaded in silk. “Or I’ll make it worse for you.” My breath caught in my throat, and I collapsed forward, my cheek pressing into the sheets, my body already trembling beneath him. I didn’t dare move again, not when the ecstasy he was giving me felt this devastating. By now, my nightie had already disappeared, discarded somewhere on the floor, and I was completely naked; bare and exposed before him. He ran his hands along the curve of my ass, kneading it gently, his touch both tender and sinful. Then he parted my legs again, spreadin
CALANTHA The night we had a one night stand as total strangers, I didn’t give Kaiden a blow job, neither did we do anything wild or intense. He had guided me, just as gently and patiently as he was doing now, and he had made love with me, as though careful so he wouldn’t break more than a hymen.And yet, that sexual moment had stuck to my head ever since then.Now, he was asking me to take his cock inside his mouth. I already knew this one was more tense than our first sex. And the thought of that excited me so much, that my pussy pulsed with wild need and sexual excitement.Slowly, I reached to touch his cock but his grip tightened gently in my hair, stopping me. My scalp ached a little, but not seriously enough to cause any pain.“No hands.” He warned, although his tone remained calm. “I need your mouth and tongue wrapped around me, sweetheart. We can back off now if you can’t…”Before he could complete his sentence, I leaned in and wrapped my lips around his cock.A sharp inhale
CALANTHAThe gods… What in the world was I doing?I couldn’t sleep. My heart was pounding so loudly, I was sure Kaiden could hear it. I had my back turned to Kaiden who was now fast asleep behind me, the firm press of his length resting against my ass. He wasn’t even touching me, and yet, my core was already achingly drenched in an ocean wave of sexual anticipation as I mentally fought to get rid of the dirty thoughts in my mind.I should have left when he mentioned that he slept naked. That would have been the smart thing to do. But walking out would have made me look like a coward. And truth be told… I didn’t want to leave.The truth was, I planned this. I had injured my finger on purpose and lied about the ghost in my room just to have a reason to be here tonight. Dressed like this. In his bed. After all that had happened at the party tonight, I had made up my mind to have sex with Kaiden and give him a pup. Even if our contract expired and I was left all alone again, I would be
CALANTHA “Then answer the damn question, Lysandra. Did you or did you not meet Kaiden in the changing room and make out with him?” I froze. That was the last thing I had expected Sara to say. Even though I was caught off guard, I couldn’t say I was totally surprised. After all, I had seen it with my own eyes just days ago. How Lysandra had practically shoved her tongue down Kaiden’s throat. Yes, they were broken up. But it was obvious she wasn’t over him. Just like that day when I had walked in on them kissing, a heavy ache settled in my stomach. It hurt more than I wanted to admit. “What the hell are you talking about?” Lysandra snapped, her voice sharp and shaky. She was trying to sound angry, but it was clear she was just trying to cover up the truth. Everyone had gone quiet now. I caught a glimpse of Isadora, a sly smile spreading on her lips as she enjoyed every bit of the drama. I looked toward Ryker. His face was still and blank, but I could feel that he was watching me
CALANTHA“I know everyone already knows how this game works, but how about we add a new twist this time?” said the same guy who had made the earlier announcement.We were all gathered around now. Eloise, Nyx, and I sat on one lounge chair, while Isadora and Sara sat directly across from us. Jameson and his group were huddled together on another lounge nearby, with Miranda practically glued to his side. A girl in a bikini was sitting on Ryker’s lap, clearly enjoying the attention. Across from me sat Lysandra, who did everything she could to avoid my gaze.With everyone settled, the guy began explaining the new rules.“So, what’s the twist?” Miranda asked curiously.“I hope it’s something nasty,” the bikini girl said, sticking out her tongue in a wild way as she twerked her barely clad ass on Ryker’s lap. Laughter erupted from the group, and a few people even clapped.In the middle of all the noise, I felt out of place. It wasn’t that I was judging anyone. I wasn’t. It just didn’t feel
CALANTHAAfter the call ended, I went back to my room and changed into a looser top that didn’t show as much skin. I kept the same pair of short jeans on. A few minutes later, Eloise’s car pulled up at the packhouse and I stepped outside to meet them. Luckily, the guards didn’t stop me since they recognized I was leaving with friends.“Get in, loser! Sorry—I mean, Luna!” Eloise shouted from the driver’s seat, laughing like a maniac.I laughed too. She was such a crazy girl. I slid into the backseat of the car.“You look amazing, babe.” Nyx said, turning around from the front seat. She and Eloise were both dressed in eye-catching outfits. Skimpy, bold, with sunglasses propped on their heads.“You both look better.” I replied with a small smile, brushing off the compliment.“Calantha, Calantha. Always so humble.” Eloise said with a grin as she started the engine.In no time, we arrived at a large private estate. Security guards at the gate checked us in and waved us through. We drove
CALANTHAI barely saw Kaiden throughout the weekend. At some point, I started to feel like he was avoiding me.And honestly, I didn’t understand why.Maybe it was because of what happened at the ball… when that Cross guy kissed me. But that didn’t make sense either, because I had given the video of the maid’s confession to Bradley, and he said he showed it to Kaiden.So if Kaiden knew the truth, why would he still be upset with me? Unless it wasn’t about that at all. Maybe it was something else entirely.Either way, I had no real chance to ask him. He was busy this weekend, attending council meetings, visiting other packs, or locked away in serious conversations with his mother.By the end of the weekend, I told myself I was probably being selfish for wanting his attention. Maybe he was just busy.But even when Monday came and we rode to the academy together, he barely looked my way. He didn’t stare at me ridiculously at my lame jokes or give me dry replies like he usually did.In our