AITHANFuck him!This was the fourth time he was bringing a woman to the gathering. Each time our fathers made a pretend party to discuss their peace treaty, he always brought a fucking woman with him —each different from the last. Even when we only had a dinner date. You would have thought someone like him would seek me out within the week, to beg me, and…What the hell was I even thinking about? Him? Beg me? I must be out of my senses. Or it could be my experience 6 years ago. Though I tried not to think of those bastards and everything they put me through, tried not to hate any fag I saw, Alex was making me remember. I couldn't tell what was going on with me, but I believed it all had to do with that incident 6 years ago, the year before I became an adult. Those three days spent in hell must have shaped my brain, made me believe I was something I damned wasn't! Even though I killed him and crushed his bones, I felt his damned spirit lingered. It was the only reason I was acting
I left the house with the picture, whistling as I strode over to my car. The jobs Viktor always got for me kept me busy and on my toes, which I was grateful for. Just an hour or more away from home always helped me forget that damned cheating bastard, Alex. Just thinking about him now made me wish to stalk over to his house and demand his head. It only took my rational thoughts to stop me from doing something as insane as that. I claimed I didn't want anything to do with him, yet I couldn't help getting pissed each time I saw him with another woman. Once more, I believed this all had to do with that incident 6 years ago. Despite how many times I'd been with women, those nights would forever hunt me, forever make my body crave for something I didn't want. 'You can choose to forget that night, Aithan. It's in the past. You are in the present. Just let go. If you still doubt your ability to forget, you can let Alex do —' “Can you freaking shut up!” I yelled at him, causing Tan to sn
With Alex no longer caging me in, I looked around the room before my gaze landed on the dead man under the table. I didn't need to walk close to know he was the one Viktor sent me to get rid of. “I didn't want you to stain your hands with his dirty blood,” Alex explained when his gaze followed mine to see where I was looking. “I'm thoughtful, right?” He smiled like he was waiting for praise from me. “Fuck off!” I turned and made to leave, as there was nothing for me to do there. He had already taken care of the man. I didn't need to keep staying here, not when I had other things to take care of. “Wait!” He rushed toward me and blocked my path before I could step out. “Where are you going?” He demanded, with his arms spread. “Home. Isn't that where I'm supposed to go?” I lifted an eyebrow at him. “You have already taken care of the man. I don't think I have any business here anymore, do I?”“What of our plans?”“Plans?” “Didn't we agree to seek those who tried to hurt you and thos
ALEXI had to do this, to tell myself it wasn't about Aithan. Ever since I started lusting after him, I hadn't been intimate with any woman. Hell, I had kissed none of them. It wasn't entirely my fault. Each time I wanted to kiss them, my mind would remind me of how soft Aithan's lips felt on mine. I couldn't shake the feeling off, even if I wished to get rid of the thoughts. The woman sitting on the bed smiled at me when I stepped in. I had Max get one of the newest girls for me. I wasn't that keen on bedding virgins, as long as you were neat. I always made sure I tested them before we did anything. We might be werewolves, but that didn't mean I wasn't that scared of any sexually transmitted diseases. I had always used protection. That was something I never had sex without. Her black eyes sparkled as I walked closer to the bed. I was specific about the woman I wanted. I asked Max to get one with black eyes and blonde hair. I wanted a woman who was different from Aithan. She uncros
AITHANI was worried as I glanced towards the door. For hours since Alex left me in that house, I had been anxious. I couldn't tell what it was I was afraid of. It could be that look on his face as he said those last words, or how determined he looked when he took off. I just couldn't tell the mood I would find him in, tonight.“What's wrong?” Viktor placed his right hand on my shoulder and patted it gently. “Was it about the man?”“Not at all.” I forced a smile, shaking my head. When I returned this afternoon, with the news of the man's death, I didn't tell Viktor all that transpired in there. I felt it wasn't necessary to do so. Alex wasn't supposed to be there. Should Viktor learn about it, he will start having doubts about Alex's involvement. It didn't help that Alex did the man a pretty good number on his face and stomach. I didn't see that as the body was still turned when I left, so Viktor assumed I had a squabble with the guy before killing him. I had never been violent, whic
Alex gritted his teeth but didn't say a word. Instead, he kept stuffing his mouth with the food. Viktor and Marcus continued with their talks about us as if we weren't even there. From the way they kept on talking, you would have thought they were competing to know whose son was the best. Okay, they actually were. Each of them wanted to rub it on the other's face that they had a son more competent than the others. It was just a pity they couldn't agree on anything. After dinner, Alex and his father left with his date. Michelle stayed over to have a glass of wine with me before I escorted her out of the gate. As she didn't bring her car with her, she called a taxi. I actually offered to drive her, but she didn't need that. She felt I needed to rest and was against letting me drive her home.“Are you certain you don't want me to drive you?” I asked for the fifth time since we stood outside the gate waiting for the taxi she had booked.“Of course, not. You don't have to worry about me.”
ALEXI didn't think he would agree to this so easily. He was right when he said we didn't necessarily need to act like a couple. We could have stayed outside to wait for Mr Maximo. However, the thought of acting like a couple with him made me convince him it was the only way. I wanted to touch him without getting a punch from him. “You look happy,” Marcus said, with a raise of his brows. He was sitting outside on the gazebo, taking a sip of his wine when I strode out of the house. I must have been smiling at the thought of finally getting Aithan where I wanted him, without realizing he was around. I paused in my steps, frowning. “Isn't that a basic werewolf instinct?”“Not for someone like you.” He placed the glass of wine on the table and focused on me. “You haven't been this happy in a long time. The Alex I know always brood like one who has a vendetta with the world. So, tell me, what's going on with you?” He gave me an appraisal, noting how dressed up I was for the occasion. I
AITHAN His silence was suspicious. Alex had never held his tongue whenever we spent time together. Seeing him sitting back, looking so at peace, made me want to ruffle his feathers, but I didn't give in to that urge. I knew I would only call his teasing looks on myself by doing that. When we got to the bar, I parked my car in the only space I could find. Luckily, we were in the human part of the town. Only a few know about us. Well, that was if they watched the news and read the newspapers. The paparazzi that always followed us must have had enough to say about our families. The second I killed the engine, Alex got out and rushed over to my side before I could open my door. And I wondered why he removed his seatbelt before I even stopped the car. He opened the door for me and offered his elbow, grinning. “I'm not a damned woman!”“I know.” He kept his elbow for me. “I know you are a man who's capable of stepping out without my help, but I want to do this. I have always wanted to d
“Is there any problem?” The last I checked, there wasn't any reason he would ask me to meet him. I had already told him about the shooting, hadn't I? It wasn't as if I had anything else to talk to him about. Well, unless it was about Aithan. “You will know when you meet him. He asked me to bring you over." “Oh. I see.”I nodded, feeling a sense of uncertainty. What did Viktor want to talk to me about? Could he be suspecting me of harming Aithan? That wasn't possible, right? I wouldn't have brought him back to the house if I was the one who shot him. But you could never tell the heart of another, especially an angry father.“Lead the way then.” I forced a smile at the man, gesturing for him to start walking.“Don't worry, he won't do anything to you with Aithan in the house. That's not his way," the man whispered, his words trying to reassure me I had nothing to fear before he turned and started for the stairs. Choosing to believe those words, I followed him up the stairs and throug
ALEXMy soul left my body when I saw him fall. I had been so happy to see him, impatient to show him all I had planned for the date that I didn't even fucking check out the surroundings. I didn't think anyone would make an attempt on his life since no one knew our location. Wrong. I was mistaken about that. Whoever did this must have followed me, carefully staying in the shadows without detection, something that wouldn't have been possible if I wasn't that eager to meet Ly. I would have known someone was tailing me had I not been too focused on the date. It was my bad for not paying attention. I carried Ly up from the ground after making certain we were alone. Whoever shot him must have been confident in their skills. Why else would they disappear after two shots without checking to know if he was dead? I carried him towards my car and gently placed him in the back seat. Just when I was about to rise so I could go over to the driver's side, he called out to me. “Take me home,” he
As I entered the study, Viktor looked up from the papers he was reading, his eyes narrowing slightly as he took in my appearance. He knew even before I opened my mouth that I was leaving the house. No one dresses up just to lurk around the house. “Aithan, you look… refreshed,” he said in his best neutral voice. “Had enough rest?”I nodded, smiling at him. He didn't sound suspicious, which was a welcome to the tone he used on me when I returned a few hours ago. “Yes, I slept well. Sorry, I forgot about our meeting. I overslept and only recalled it now.”At least I didn't lie about it. Had I not gone over to tell him I was stepping out, I wouldn't have remembered at all. Viktor's expression turned sceptical, but he didn't press the issue. He let out a soft sigh as he leaned on his chair and gave me an appraisal once more before picking up some files.“Very well. Let's get down to business. I've been receiving reports of some… unusual activities in the area. I want you to look into it
AITHAN I slept soundly until a call woke me up. Yawning, I reached for the phone I placed on the bedside table. I didn't check the caller's ID before I picked up the call, letting out a drowsy, “Hello.”The chuckle from the other end caused me to sit up on the bed. I rubbed my eyes furiously and stared down at the phone, instantly turning red when I saw his name.“Lex?” I whispered, afraid someone might be by my door, listening to the conversation. He was the only Alex I knew, so Viktor would undoubtedly know he was the one I was speaking with, even without me having to spell it all out. “Did I wake the sleeping beauty?” He teased, still chuckling. “I'm sorry about that, my dear. I just wanted to hear your voice. I didn't know you were sleeping.”“It's alright.” I yawned again. “I've rested enough.” I leaned on my headboard. “I can't believe I slept for 5 hours straight. You are a damned monster, you know?”“Who was it that kept begging me to continue? Don't heap the blame on me and
Alex dropped me a few poles away from the main gate because I asked him to. I knew Viktor would have some men out looking for me. The last thing I wanted was for them to see me getting down from Alex's car, days after I promised to break things off with him and having nothing to do with the alpha.“See you tomorrow,” I whispered before I placed a kiss on his right cheek and got down from his car. “Ly?”I looked into the car at the call, with my eyebrows raised. “What?”“I love you.” My cheeks flushed at his words as I hastily straightened. I didn't respond to him. Instead, I hurriedly walked towards the front gate. He must have known how shy I felt because the booming laughter that followed my actions was enough. 'So… You finally told him those words, didn't you?' Tan, who had been giving me the cold shoulder for days, spoke up. 'Who was it that claimed he didn't like him? I think I know. It's you, Aithan. You even vowed you only needed him to scratch the itch for you. Now it doesn
AITHAN I stared at Alex throughout the drive home. I didn't wish to part with him and wanted to spend all my waking moments with him, but I knew it wasn't possible, not when Viktor was probably worried about me. “If you look at me like that again, I won't be responsible for what I will do,” Alex said, turning his focus on me. Though he had a smirk on his lips, I knew he was joking. He realized how much I needed to return home to let Viktor know I was okay. “Can we live together?” I whispered before I could stop myself. “Huh?” He tilted his head, his eyes wide. He looked like he couldn't understand the language I spoke. “What did you just say?”“Can we like…” I gulped, looking out of the window before I focused on him. “Can we live together? Just for a few weeks?” My cheeks flushed at my words as I tried not to look and sound desperate. I couldn't tell why I felt weak thinking of spending some time away from him and didn't wish to think about it. It will only make me reluctant to p
ALEXTo say I was the happiest man in the entire world would be a damned understatement. Waking up to the feel of his head on my chest was the best feeling in the entire world, one I will never trade for anything in the entire world. I wrapped my arms around him, holding him close as I gazed down at his peaceful face. His eyes were closed, his eyelashes fluttering slightly as he breathed. I couldn't help but smile as I watched him, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me.Everything felt like a dream to me. Having Aithan willing to pursue a relationship with me was something I never thought would happen, at least not this fast. It was surreal.I gently stroked his hair, feeling the softness between my fingers. He stirred slightly, his head shifting on my chest, and I froze, not wanting to wake him. I didn't mean to disturb him. I wanted to watch him sleep, to cherish the moment.But then his eyes flickered open, and he looked up at me, a sleepy smile spreading across his face whe
At first, he was lightly holding my hair as he pounded into me. However, he increased his thrusts as he tightened his hold once more. It was painful, but that was enough to turn me on. I was craving it. I loved the pain more than I liked him being gentle with me. You can say I like this version of him the best.The pain made me ache for more. My stomach tightened so hard as I reached closer to the edge. I could feel the need building within me as he showed me another side of pleasure. I moaned as he continued to ram into me with the same intensity as before. His hold on my hair tightened some more. It was as if he could hear my thoughts and knew how much I craved the pain. The harder he thrust into my hole while holding my hair like an anchor, the more aroused I became. I was a moaning mess, crying for him to go harder, to show me how much he wanted me. I was literally begging him to treat me like a slut.“More!” I cried out when he slapped my left arse cheek with his left hand. M
He flipped our position, and had my legs spread, ready to take him in. His eyes found my mind once again, searching for answers I knew must be on my face. I hid nothing from him. I showed him just how ready I was with my eyes.“Tell me to stop if you get uncomfortable,” he said before positioning himself at the entrance of my core. “Ready?” he asked, looking into my eyes deeply again. The concern in that gaze caused me to fall so much in love with him. Had I not known my feelings for him before, his expression would have made it easier for me to fall harder for the infuriating Alpha. “I've always been ready.” I nodded, and then I felt his blunt head push into me with gentle force. A loud moan escaped my lips, and I closed my eyes, savouring this feeling while slipping down onto him more and more.I started panting as he grabbed my arse even more firmly. My head fell back, and I cried out when he thrust forward, so I started moving too, to match his rhythm. Little moans and groans tu