Karica's POVMy body relaxed as the multiple orgasms hit me, the sweltering heat had abated to some extent along with the burning between my legs. What a skilful mouth he possessed and that slimy tongue of his slurped as it wiggled in and out of my throbbing core. How he was able to restrain himself was beyond me but this was helping me cool down. Having him suck me off along with that calming liquid had abated my heat for now. "You are a sweet treat on legs and you are all mine," he professed while licking his lips for the umpteenth time and lifting himself from between my legs he looked over me like an alluringly tempting beast. All I could do was stare dreamily at him. "You feel any better?" His blackened orbs swirled silver along with his darkened desire to possess me. The way he towered over me with his open hair, flexing muscles, sweaty chest and wet lips. I had never seen such a sexier sight before. There was this strange feeling in my heart as if I had known this man my
Xynathius's POVMy mind swirled only with the thoughts of her warm mouth wrapped around my hardened shaft. The blissful pleasure she had bestowed had left me reeling and yearning for more. Although I had already exploded and now she slept peacefully on my chest, I wanted so much more. What I had with Selia was not a fraction compared to what Karica had made me feel. She was creeping on me like a forbidden vice, taunting me to dare refuse her advances which I couldn't. And yet I knew once this heat cycle ended and her senses returned, this would all be like a pleasant dream. I stole a glance at her serene face which was pressed on my chest, her cheeks were puffed and cherry-tinted because of the heat. Her bare left leg was wrapped around mine and her slim hand rested on my heart. I had wrapped around her small waist. She was in peace and seeing her like that sleeping in my arms, so was I. But something gnawed at the back of my mind, ebbing away this blissful moment, taunting me that
Karica's POVI stupidly blinked at him several times letting his affectionate words sink in. He no longer wanted me as a breeder but was ready to accept me as his Luna. His Luna, these were mere two words but the depth they held, the meaning they held, the warmth they held was so profound for me. This man was ready to accept me, irrespective of all my flaws and betrayals. He was willing to put our differences aside, was he about to forgive me for running and putting him through excruciating pain? How generous was his heart? And I had feared him without trying to get to know him. Without giving him a chance to prove that he would cherish me and not go around sharing me with his pack or other alphas. He was overly possessive and I knew he wouldn't let anyone even look at me wrong let alone touch me. How wrong I had been about him. My heart was burdened with guilt and this searing ache made it thud loudly. My eyes brimmed with tears, tears I had promised I wouldn't shed but they spil
Xynathius's POVIt was the day of the ball and my sister had called me at least ten times since morning, threatening me with consequences if I tried to bail. "I am coming and Karica will accompany me, and we will officiate the dance. I am giving you my word," I reassured her as Kamryn showed me the three-piece tailored suit in a deep purple shade with silk on its lapels and gold buttons. I ended the call and took the suit from him. "You know my taste well," I praised him while rubbing the silk with my thumb. "I am your beta for a reason," he winked and continued, "This is an important day in your life. I am hoping you return with your mark on our Luna's neck." "Patience, Kamryn. Is Karica getting ready?" I hadn't seen her since yesterday. Ladies were keeping me away so I would only see her once she was all primed and dressed up for the ball. "Melsine and Xui are with her, so she is in proper hands, you should change now.""Shouldn't Melsine be resting? She is due any day now, do
Karica's POVWe removed the lid of the square box Xyn had given me and inside lay an exquisite amethyst jewellery set embedded in sterling silver, with matching earrings and bracelet. The amethysts sparkled under the pale light of the car and I was mesmerised. "It's very beautiful, thank you," I stole a glance at him and he was watching me with a satisfied smile. "This is from mom, it must be a family heirloom. Instead of giving it to you herself, she went through me. She wanted her son to be alleviated in your eyes," he amusedly hummed and I was shocked. Luna Nashia gave me her family heirloom, I always thought she disliked me but maybe she was only looking out for her son. "I will extend my gratitude to her once we return," I replied, tracing the tips of my fingers on the luxurious jewellery with rich opulence. "Allow me," he extended his hand and my heart fluttered in enthusiasm as I handed him the intricately designed jewellery which held hundreds of silver gemstones, and ameth
Xynathius's POVHer addicting taste was still in my mouth and on my lips. I hadn't expected her to comply now that she wasn't in her heat but seemed like she was as affected by me as I was by her. The way she had moaned and fed me her juices had my member straining hard. Reigning in my emotions I straightened up my clothes and alighted the car. We had arrived at the palace of King Thadieus and the car had been parked in the palace courtyard along with other luxury vehicles of the guests. I made my way to her door and opened it to help her out, she took my outstretched hand and offered me a shy smile. Her green orbs shimmered with excitement. The sensation of her touch never failed to amuse me. I angled my arm and placed my hand on my stomach allowing Karica to link her hand. My chest puffed out at having her on my arm. I had finally arrived at one of these events with my mate. For years I had attended these functions, empty-handed and when I did learn about her through the mate f
Karica's POVMeeting Xynathius's sister was a little overwhelming. She resembled her mother and just like her that smile didn't touch her eyes. But now I had understood that hostility was for me and my actions, the way I had hurt Xynathius didn't sit well with them and they were only looking out for him. Her words were stinging and her gaze scrutinized me, there was this exerting aura that she was exhibiting and only my willpower kept me standing and my head high. I was glad when Xynathius interjected and her mate, King Thadieus joined us. "Thadieus, meet my mate, Karica," Xynathius made the introductions and I could see the uncanny resemblance both men held to each other. They could be brothers only the Lycan King was a tad shorter than my mate but even broader and thickly built. "It's an honour to be here, thank you for inviting me," I politely said as the King wrapped his left arm around his Queen's waist while offering me his right hand. I reluctantly extended mine and he took
Karica's POVOnce they were gone Xynathius finally let me go and whispered in all seriousness so only I could hear."He is a manwhore, a detriment to the Lycan name. I detest him, do not dance with him even if he asks.""Relax, his eyes told me what a sleazeball he is. I don't want his filthy hands on me," I replied and casually took another sip of the drink, leaning into his touch. "That's my good girl," he turned his attention to me, his eyes softening. "Come let me introduce you to some decent people," and I linked my arm with his. He led me towards the other guests. He introduced me to the members of the Lycan Council. The old goons as he liked to call them. Their gazes scrutinised me and they asked tough questions but I kept my composure and didn't let them get to me. Their over-the-head attitude made my skin crawl but I had been taught how to handle such people. They existed in the South as well. The ancients who refused to die and made everyone's life miserable. My father was
(Three years later) Author’s POV “Mommy! look, butterfly.” Minerva pointed to the blue butterfly that was slowly flapping its wings over the multitude of flowers. The apple pendant rested peacefully around her neck. Karica sat on the fresh grass and happily watched her four-year-old daughter play in the small meadow that used to belong to the witches of Black Forest. Most of them were buried nearby after Vildus’s attack had killed them. Including two of her mentors, Gwardia and Arasia. The efforts of reconciliation had failed between her and Xynathius and she had moved here two years ago. He visited every week to meet Minerva and carrying hopes that Karica might decide to return but she never did. This place calmed her down, she could sense powerful magic running deep into the very ground and air. It pulled Karica and Minerva too. Her daughter was already showing early signs of possessing magic and this place helped channel that in a peaceful environment. The protection charm
Karica’s POVReturning to my former pack and going on a limb to talk to the man I thought was my father all my life, was not easy. With my state of mind, I just wanted to get this over with and he needed to hear me out. Kaina was overjoyed to see me and so was Selia. We hugged and sat down to talk. “We were so worried about you. It was a relief when news of your return arrived.” Kaina held me close and I sat with my head resting on her shoulder. Selia was holding my other hand. “Yes, indeed. And Kilran told me about Adiyan. I am sorry your friend is gone,” Selia sympathetically said not knowing he meant so much more to me and I was no more afraid of talking aloud about him. “He was also my mate. I am a part witch and so was he. Adiyan was the best thing to happen to me and I lost him because I didn't value him enough.” I spoke my truth and both girls were a bit taken aback. Two mates were unheard of and I didn't want to burden them with the likes of Vildus. He was no mate to me.
Karica’s POVHow I made it from the cemetery to his home was all blurry. Xynathius held me all along but he didn't say much and if he did, I didn't remember. His family was kind enough to let me go to his room. I slowly opened the door and lingering whiffs of his scent blanketed me. I paused, closed my eyes and got hold of my emotions. Flicking on the light switch, I let my eyes roam his sanctuary for one last time. Everything was immaculately laid out, neat and in its place. His bed, where we had cuddled so many times. His gaming area, where we had endlessly played video games. His closet filled with his clothes, ones he would never get a chance to wear again. I traced my fingertips on everything he had owned while heavily sighing. The empty feeling in my chest grew. The echoes of his laughter still persisted from the moments when he used to tickle me. All that was just reduced to his loving memories. Stepping closer to his bed, and there between his pillows, I found the wolfie st
Karica’s POVXynathius’s words were like gasoline on my already raging self. The loss of Adiyan had torn my heart into so many pieces that I couldn't put them back together anymore. Every breath was torture for I was reminded of him. I had no clue how to cope with such stifling emotions. Barely holding on and now this revelation further shattered me. Adiyan had felt me, he had reached out to me but Xynathius never even gave me an option to choose. He knew I would choose him. I silently shook my head at Xynathius so disappointed. He had not only taken my free will he even snubbed my rights to choose my mate. His presence and scent which should soothe me in such a moment was nothing but torture. “Because I am selfish when it comes down to you. I wanted you all by myself. It was wrong, I admit it but I was desperate. Sharing you was something I could never do.” His words blazed me and I flipped. All the pent-up anger inside me emerged like a poisonous snake and bit him. “It was not y
Xynathius’s POVVildus was gone from our lives as well as our world but so was Adiyan. The prophecy was completed and fulfilled, leaving my mate broken. She wouldn't let go of Adiyan’s body, she wouldn't hear me, Laila or Zilver. Everyone had been shut out as she mourned the loss of her mate. I touched her shoulder letting her know I was there for her but she just sat there dazedly, staring blankly at his face. The guilt dug its tentacles deep into my heart. Adiyan was a better man than me in every aspect and he would have made an exceptional mate to her. Karica was right about him when she first met me. And yet he was gone and I was partially responsible. The guilt will never fade. I owed my life to him, he died protecting us and this was a kind of debt which couldn't be repaid. She bent down and kissed his lips and then his forehead. Her lips stayed there in a final goodbye as she hugged him to her chest, a scream and a tremorous wave of energy burst through her and hit us all
Karica’s POVThe most horrendous scream escaped me as my body jerked forward, the whole world blurring around me. All I could hear and focus on was Adiyan’s slowly beating heart. He was still alive but for how long?My own seemed to have been crushed under a boulder and there was only one thought on my mind. I had to save my mate. I slowly watched Vildus reaching out to him, the time seemed to be progressing at a snail’s pace for me. Vildus was about to slit his throat. “Noooo,” I cried out in desperation as a surge of spiked air with frozen thunderbolts shot out and were hurled in Vildus’s direction. His hollowed-out laugh erupted and clung to my sides as he disintegrated into bats and tried to fly away again. “No, you won't,” I screamed out with all the disgust and rage I carried. Halting, I converged my hands together, the blackened energy I carried inside rushed out in gigantic swirls and wrapped themselves around Vildus’s bats like writhing snakes. This was my piled-up hate f
Karica’s POVAdiyan’s words took away my ability to form words. The blood in my veins stood frozen at his revelation. ‘Mate?’ We were also mates, but how? I was already mated to Xynathius. How could I have two mates? Or if I was to believe Vildus’s claims. Three. It didn't make sense but it never did when it came down to me. Two years ago hybrids didn't exist as well and here I was. No, cross that out. I was a tribrid with a vampire gene in me as was revealed yesterday. Both of us shared the element fire and among witches, having the same basic element raised one’s chances of ending up as mates. Now it was becoming abundantly clear. The attraction I felt for Adiyan. Why I never forgot him even after finding Xynathius. How a part of my heart seemed to have been crushed the day I left Adiyan. Why I thought of him when I was wrongly accused and imprisoned. He was mine too and I was his. And here he was to prove it. I had so many questions to ask him but circumstances were not favou
Xynathius’s POVThe continuous blasting of spells by our witches resulted in burning away the cloaking spell and the dismal-looking castle came into full view. Howls of victory went around as witches cheered. Adiyan seemed proud of himself as I saw him running towards the castle. He was going for Karica. As much as I wanted to, I needed to hold the ground here and lead everyone. We fought the hellhounds keeping them away from the witches when Vildus released his army. It had mind-controlled humans which were nothing short of zombies. Their eyes were dazed as they slowly walked towards us. ‘Don’t kill the humans,’ I mind-linked my group as we tore apart the hellhounds. Witches and vampires followed the humans but their number was not too big. I saw Xui Lin taking charge and Aegir growled beside me. ‘She is mine,’ his angry voice floated through the mind-link. ‘Bring her down, but be careful,’ I advised while dodging a spell from one of the witches. Aegis leapt towards her while sh
Karica’s POVAll my thoughts and feelings were jumbled up, turning me into an emotional wreck. Hearing that the man who turned out to be my biological father actually tried to help me.When Vildus wrenched his heart out, it hurt. It made me wonder how different the situation would be if we didn't live in a dystopian society but an ideal one. I would have a loving father and so much suffering could be avoided. But that was not the reality, this was where I tearily watched my biological father lying dead in his pool of blood. Vildus grabbed my arm and steadied me. “Let’s go, we need to leave, this place is no longer safe.” His eyes flashed with anger but before he could take me anywhere, the whole castle shook as if something like a cannonball had hit the castle walls. “Damn witches! They are here” Vildus growled in annoyance. When Xui Lin came running, her face aghast and her horrible hair flying in all directions. “We are under attack, they found us and are trying to bring down t