Kilran’s POVNot in my wildest dream I had thought of finding my mate the way I did. The turbulent heart-wrenching emotions that had been stirred within me were tearing me apart. Adox had been a miserable mess too. Laila had tried to ease him a bit but he wanted his mate, as soon as possible. I had kept that scarf, her scent was fainting and only wisps of it lingered and yet I couldn't stop holding it. Why was Selene so cruel to us? First Karica and now me. It was as if all our fates had intertwined. Why did it have to be someone who had already been with Karica’s mate? I wished to seek her out but…What if she had fallen in love with Xynathius?Was that the reason she still didn't register herself in the program? Even when she had left the pack. My heart clenched in the worst possible ways just at the bare notion. I didn't want to believe but that's what made sense to me. What else was stopping her? Karica had fallen in love with Adiyan, he was not her mate and even after findi
Karica’s POVThe next morning dawned and I had to leave the pack. Xyn was tightly holding me by my waist. The first rays of the sun were highlighting his sharp sculpted features. I smiled seeing him sleep so peacefully. When I tried to wriggle free of his hold he tightened his grip even further. “Don’t go,” his gentle whisper was embroiled in his sadness. “I wish I didn't but we talked about it, remember,” I asked, caressing his cheek with my thumb. “I don't remember, all I do remember is me buried inside you and screams of your pleasure,” his ebony eyes opened and they stared at me with so much want. My cheeks flushed as all the blood rushed to my face. I had to shake my head at him. “It's rude to keep our guests waiting. You will come for me before we know it,” I leaned down and kissed his cheek and he sighed crushing me to his chest before letting me go. “I will miss you, bed will empty.”“I will miss you too,” with much difficulty I left his comforting arms. Emptiness descen
Karica’s POVWe had evening tea in Queen Shaline’s vast gardens. Since the weather was extremely cold we comfortably sat in the garden gazebo with a lit bonfire in the middle.The gardens were like vast tundras but it hadn't snowed for a few days so dried-up grass and plants were refreshing. We sipped on some cinnamon plus cardamom tea and it soothed and warmed my cold body. “So I know you are an incredible dancer. But this mating dance is a bit different from the regular dances we learn. Does the South have mating dances as well?” Queen Shaline asked, taking a small bite of freshly baked gingersnaps. “No, we don't have intimate kinds of dances in the South and I am very much looking forward to learning this,” I answered and took another sip of my delicious tea. “You will love it and your mate, my hulking stupid brother will go crazy seeing it,” Queen winked at me, a playful smile which spoke of all those thoughts swirling in her mind. This had me giggling with her. “So will all
Xynathius’s POVThis was one of the most excruciating weeks I had ever spent. Our room had her lingering scent permeated in every corner. I tried to keep myself engaged enough during the day but nights were extremely difficult. At times I slept with her nightshirt in my arms just to feel closer to her. Her alluring essence always lulled me into a peaceful sleep, those chemicals in the brain were only produced because of her fragrance now. The days were sluggishly spent as I counted the hours before it would end and a new one would begin. I contacted Thadieus and Shaline daily. Many times over and over. They always reassured me that Karica was immensely enjoying the stay with them and I needn't worry. There was always a lingering hope that I might hear her in the background but I never got lucky. A day before the festival I was sitting in my study contemplating different angles of a future vampire attack. All had been quiet on the Vampire front. I had sent out some spies to gather
Xynathius’s POVAfter bathing and soaking all the goodness from the springs. Some cedarwood oil was rubbed on my whole body to give it a lightly glistening glow. Its earthly scent was soothing to the senses. We then went for a selection of a perfect garb. Thadieus didn't approve of the one I had brought. He wanted me to wear something along the lines of royalty. Calling on all his royal tailors he made me choose the fabric and colour. I went with silver and purple shades and instead of a royal cloak, I chose more of a traditional costume. It was a half-pleated cashmere kilt wound around the lower half of the body with a pleated section drawn to the front. The material was soft and flowed against my skin. For my shoulders and arms, I chose white fur. While a broad silver belt with our pack’s symbol engraved on it was to hold my costume together. The chest was to remain bare except for a large silver amulet. For my feet, I chose a pair of silver ankle-length sandals.My hair were p
Karica’s POVMy mate was finally here. I had missed him immensely but I had also enjoyed all the steps to create this sensual dance for him. His greedy eyes roamed all over my body as if undressing me with his sensual gaze. He was dressed like some Greek god. Half-naked and so tantalising that I wanted to lick him all over. His earthly scent had intensified somehow, they must have given him something similar to me. My question had his heartbeat rising a notch and those fuller lips upturned in a naughty smile. He tilted his head in amusement and spoke through the mind-link. ‘Very much, my sweetness. Why don't you show me more.’His voice was so playful and yet demanding. I openly smiled at his request and gave a small jerk to my breasts. They jiggled and the small bells we had purposefully attached began to tinkle, creating melodic music. My mate’s eyes dilated as they were fixated on my bouncing assets. It was inviting for him as I had only covered the nipples with flowery ornam
Xynathius’s POVAs soon as I flipped her over I almost froze. Her whole back was covered with numerous tiny purple flowers of all shapes and sizes. Like the flowers I had gifted her, they had been tattooed on her skin. I wasn't sure if they were temporary or permanent so I asked her. “Are these real?” She turned her head a bit so she could tenderly watch me and slowly spoke. “Yes, do you like them?” “They are beautiful, Ari. But can I ask why you got them specifically?” I couldn't help but inquire. There was this nagging feeling at the back of my mind that it was so to cover the scars. Karica turned sideways and patted the space beside her, offering me to lie down and I did. She snuggled closer, hiding away in my huge frame and my arms engulfed her. “I didn't like those scars, I wanted to cover them,” her words came out fragmented. She seemed so small, so fragile and broken to me in that instant. I had failed to realise how much that affected her. Still did. We men wore scars wi
Karica’s POVWe spent three days in the dome. They were the most unforgettable days of my life. No one interrupted us, no duties, no disruption and certainly no regrets. I loved every second of this experience with him, especially having him all to myself. His face pressed into my belly as his hands would tightly hold my waist. Recently he has been doing that after we made love and I knew this was his way of expressing that he wanted a baby of his own. With the rate we had been going it wouldn't be surprising that I would be pregnant by the end of our mating season. We made love day and night, at times we forgot time and world, just me and him existed. There was no position we didn't try and everyone of them very exquisite with him. My heat normally passed after three days and we decided to return to the pack. I heavily sighed as I threw a lingering glance at the dome which had been such a romantic reprieve. “You are sad,” Xynathius stated, taking my hand in his and kissing my