Author's POV(Somewhere in the West Continent)In a darkened region of the West Continent where the sun hardly shone, a gloomy castle stood erected against a dismal sky. Dreary creatures of the night had made their abode in its niches and rooftop. The wind rustled through the barren trees, impregnating the air with howling sounds. Wendigos and bats hung on their thick branches. A middle-aged man in a long black coat and tattered hat entered through the battered old gate of the castle. It creaked on its hinges, filling the night air with eerie sounds as it opened on its own. There was not a soul in sight but it didn't seem to affect the man as he passed through the dull-lighted corridors. His strides long but not hurried as he entered a courtyard illuminated by silvery rays of the moon and finally trudged along to the main hall of the castle. The gargantuan black door opened and he entered the dark hall, the only light in the room was from a red orb that hung in the middle of the ha
Karica's POVAfter the hearty lunch during which Xynathius kept filling up my plate until I couldn't look at the food anymore. I sprawled on the chair in a relaxed posture. "I must have gained at least 2 kg of weight from all that eating. I feel like a bear instead of a werewolf," I confessed stroking my tummy and he heartily laughed, his nimble fingers held a dessert spoon which appeared so tiny in his hands as he savoured the caramel pudding. "I ate almost thrice what you ate, do you see me complaining?" "Sorry to burst your bubble but I am the Scarlet Witch and you are the Hulk, she will never eat as much as he does," I smugly answered with a click of my tongue and he threw his head back and laughed. "Ok madam Scarlet Witch I have something to ask of you and I would be glad if you would say yes," I straightened up and gave him all my attention. My heart picked up the pace, I had no clue where he was going with this. We were finally headed into a good place and I didn't want to
Xynathius's POVKarcia returned after 2 hours and we finally left the fashion boutique to make our way back to the pack. "What colour did you choose?" I couldn't help myself and asked. I desperately wished to see her in purple. I knew she would seem nothing less than a goddess in that colour but I didn't want to force it on her. "It's a surprise, you will see it on the day of the ball," she slyly answered and I was left wondering but I didn't push her any further. "Whatever Gwardia has revealed regarding you will remain between us. Until you get the hang of your powers, I don't want you to be exposed," I carefully instructed as we neared the pack house. "Alright, because I am still confused about it but I want to find out what I truly am," she answered in all seriousness and I nodded in approval. We reached back and almost evening had fallen. The air was turning crisp by the second so we hurried inside. Kamryn and Aegir were waiting for me, while Karica went off to her room. "Ho
Xynathius's POVAfter the meal, I headed towards Selia's room with a saddened heart. I had to let the girl go, I couldn't just keep using her for my selfish needs, she deserved better. I gently knocked on her door and soon it opened revealing her standing there in her night attire. A surprised look passed on her face and her beautiful eyes widened, seeing me at her doorstep. I usually avoided going to her room. "Can I come in?" I softly asked, giving her a reassuring smile and she vigorously nodded, side-stepping so I could enter. "Is everything alright Alpha?" she respectfully asked, offering me a seat."You have been avoiding everyone. Not even eating at the table with us," I knew what she was doing but wanted her to answer. I settled on the plush armchair. Her night lamp was on and a book lay beside it, indicating she was reading. She lowered her head as if she was ashamed while remaining rooted to her spot. Silence stretched between us like a tensile wire, holding our unspoken
Karica's POVMy night was spent tossing and turning, I felt restless and Laila's groaning didn't help either. She wanted to seek Zilver and snuggle with him and somehow my body craved that hulking male as well. I had seen him almost naked and every contour of his body was etched in my brain. In the early morning hours, I finally gave up the idea of sleep when I heard the soft sound of footsteps on my awning outside the window and then Zilver's head appeared carrying a purple flower. I quickly closed my eyes, not wanting to be caught staring at him. After placing the flower in its usual place he was gone but my heart was hammering. Laila was whining to go to him. We now knew he tended the flowers in the morning and that's where we would find him. I finally left my bed. Picked up the beautiful tulip and felt the soft between my fingers before gently touching it on my cheek. The sweet smell of the flower had mingled with the earthly one and I couldn't get enough of him. After placin
Xynathius's POVA look of utter disbelief was etched on her face as she stared at my handy work without speaking. Did she like it? Or did she hate it? Maybe I went overboard. But I had always dreamt of doing that with my mate, to place her hair in our traditional braid and decorate it with my favourite coloured flowers. "Why? This tradition is reserved only for elite Lycan females. I thought I wasn't allowed to braid my hair," she finally stole a glance at me with questioning eyes. Differences aside, she was my mate and we were past where I had deprived her of her rights. "Now you are and I will do it for you if you want," I was done with petty punishments, I wanted to see braids in her hair, colourful ones and I couldn't wait to tell her about all the different ones and show her how they were done. Braiding was sacred in our pack and had been for centuries in our clan. And males braided the hair of their females to show their never-ending love for them. The braid was then sealed
Karica's POVI should have been in conversation with Arasia by now discussing the schedule of my sessions with her to understand my powers but here I was hiding in the bathroom because I was soaking wet between my thighs. My juices had flowed in abundance leaving me needy and delirious.I had run from him. One more second and I would have been on my knees begging him to take me whole and f*ck me raw. What was wrong with me?My body wouldn't cool down and all I could think of was him, his rough hands that tightly held me and his hardness that had roughly poked my throbbing core. At that moment if he had wanted to take me I wouldn't have resisted. When did I become so desperate? My body was itching with need, the need to have him between my legs. And then it dawned on me like a bitter reality, my estrus cycle had begun and I was going into heat. It happens every three months. I was sweating profoundly now, every cell seemed to have been supercharged as the Liastronse level must have
Xynathius's POVShe was in heat, which explained her odd behaviour earlier. One second she was driving pleasure and next she ran, afraid that we wouldn't be able to resist each other. When she called me from the bathroom, her voice was hoarse and dripping with the need for her mate, I knew she was barely holding on. That intoxicating scent of hers was seeping from under the door and had begun to envelop me, her painful mewl was gut-wrenching, to say the least. A few more seconds and I would break down her door to possess her. I had to fetch Mom Nashia. I shifted and mind-linked her while standing outside her bedroom door, putting a safe distance between us but not too far away. Mom and Tacy were quick to arrive with some kind of vial. "Don't worry we will handle her. You need to stay here or it could turn into something both of you don't want," Mom patted my shoulder before making her way inside her room and shutting the door. Zilver growled in annoyance in my head. 'Why can't we