“By all means, do as you please. Run away as far as you can but keep one thing in mind, I'm going to find you. I'll follow you, Jaselyn. I'll stalk you like you're my prey and I'll catch you.” His warm breath brushes against my neck and I realize just then that he'd somehow bridged the distance between us. “I’ll make you mine over and over again till I become embedded in your DNA. You'll never be free of me.” His hand brushes against the side of my face, caressing almost lovingly while he says such chilling words to me. All of this feels like a farce, one big stupid comedy but a sad smile tugs at my lips when I realize this is my life. “I’ll give you everything and then I'll take it away. You'll always be mine, Jaselyn Everhart. Always.” *** Jaselyn just wants to make it out of the Pack. Living with her abusive uncle after her parents' death, she dreams of saving up enough to finally run away. That's until she meets her mate at the annual Peace ball and is claimed by him, only to be rejected the very next day. But here's the catch, her mate and the Alpha of the Pack, Zane Black, has kidnapped her and he demands that she bear children for his Luna. This book explores dark themes, reader discretion is advised.
View MoreJaselyn's POVI ended up crying myself to sleep.When I woke up, it was morning. The harsh sun rays washed over my face from the open window and I had to block some of it with my hand. I blinked repeatedly in an attempt to clear my vision and I realized that I was alone in our bedroom, the memories of last night— Him calling her name during his climax, our argument, his hurtful words— They all came flooding back and I felt my heart squeeze in my chest.I took several deep breaths just so I wouldn't start crying. I sat up and realized that a blanket was covering me. I clearly recall sleeping without one last night, could this have been his doing?A small shrivel of hope starts to light up in my heart. Perhaps he didn't mean the things he said, it was probably just a misunderstanding. We have a strong relationship, there's no way he's just been using me to replace her this whole time.I assure myself of this as I stand up from the b
Jaselyn's POVThat name. I always had a feeling it would come to haunt me sooner or later. Ziarre, my first female friend and Rion's first mate…..My throat tightens and I suddenly feel nauseous.I push him off of me, my heart pounding with hurt and betrayal. “What did you just say?”Rion looks at me, confusion and panic in his eyes. “Jas, I.… It was a mistake. I didn’t mean to—”“A mistake?” I repeat, my voice rising with anger. “You called out her name while we were having sex, Rion! You called out her name while you were inside me! What is that supposed to mean?!” I demand hotly, my chest constricting with pain. My vision blurs with unshed tears, and all I can see is red.I don't wait for him to respond before continuing. “You lied to me! You’re not over her, are you?!”“Jas, please,” he says, reaching for me, his face a mi
Jaselyn’s POVI sigh softly as I finish my nightly skincare routine, feeling the cool, soothing sensation of the moisturizer on my face. The routine is a small comfort, a moment of normalcy amidst the swirling emotions and events of the day. I take a deep breath, feeling a sense of satisfaction and calm wash over me. Carol had a wonderful day, and it feels like we’re making real progress in helping her heal. It makes me so happy.As I move to the bed, I hear the bathroom door open and look up to see Rion stepping out, a towel wrapped around his waist. His hair is damp, falling over his face messily. Droplets of water cling to his muscular frame, a particularly asinine drop rolls down from his neck, over his chest, abs and finally down his abdomen, between the V-shape of his nether region, his assets thankfully covered by the towel.The sight sends a shiver down my spine, and I quickly trace my eyes back up to his chest. Choosing instead to focu
Jaselyn's POV“Children, this is Carol and she's come to play with us today.” The woman introduces.They come closer and all seem to be fascinated by Carol’s beauty, marveling at her gorgeous curly hair and pretty green eyes.“Hi! I’m Tommy. Do you wanna be friends?” A boy with freckles asks, grinning widely.Carol looks at me, unsure, and I step in. “Yes, Carol would love to be your friend.She can’t speak so she won't be able to answer your questions but she's very nice and she loves to play just like you.”Another girl with pigtails reaches out to touch Carol’s hair. “Wow, your hair is so pretty! I’m Lily. Do you want to play with us, Carol?”Carol’s eyes light up, and she signs her name. The children look confused, so I explain, “She’s saying her name is Carol. Can you all say ‘Hi, Carol’?”“Hi
Jaselyn's POV My heart clenches painfully at her words. How could anyone say such a thing to a child? It's absolutely unfathomable.I swallow hard, determined to handle this delicately. "Your daddy was very wrong to say that, Carol. You are not a burden. Your mummy loves you very much, and so do all of us. We’re so happy you’re here with us."But Carol's sad, questioning eyes stay fixed on me, and I know this conversation is far from over. As I sit there, holding her tiny hand in mine, I can’t shake the anger and sadness welling up inside me. Who the hell says something that insidious to a child?!Nathan's cruelty has left deep scars on this innocent child, and it will take a lot of love and patience to help her heal. But I am determined to be there for her, no matter what.“Carol, sweetie, would you like to go on a little adventure with me today?” I sign, smiling softly to try and lighten the mood. “I have a surprise for you.”Carol hesitates, her small fingers fidgeting as she sig
Jaselyn's POV It's been two days since the ordeal and all of us are still a little shaken by it, naturally so.The fire was put out without much hassle before it could spread to the other rooms but it'll take a while for the room to be rebuilt as it was completely destroyed by the flames.In the meantime, Carol will sleep in Larose's room. There are numerous rooms in the palace and she could get any one she wants but it's clear that she needs to be with her mother now more than ever.Just as Rion predicted, two badly burnt corpses were recovered from the room and they both fit the profile of Nigel and Nathan.Luna Daryna had called Rion, I and Larose to take a look at the corpses. When the white cloth was lifted up, I had to force myself not to look away as the sight before me had bile rushing up my throat.The bodies or what was left of them was twisted and contorted, frozen in what seemed like their final moments of agony. Their skins were blackened and cracked, peeling away to rev
Rion's POVI had a plan. And none of this was part of it.This terror, the blazing heat and suffocating air, the fiery hell all around us; it wasn't a fucking part of it! But then again, nothing ever goes as planned. I should know.The mahogany door stared me in the face like an uncharacteristically bad joke. I turned to Erik, knowing just what we had to do.“On three, Erik!” I shouted over the roaring flames.Erik nodded, his face set with determination despite the blistering heat. The smoke was thick and suffocating, clawing at our throats and stinging our eyes. Carol's silent cries and Larose's soothing whispers, Mildred's panicked fidgeting mixed with the crackling of burning wood, creating a symphony of chaos.“One, two, three!” We lunged at the door, our shoulders slamming into the solid mahogany with all our might. The impact sent shockwaves of pain through my body causing my bones to ache and groan to escape m
Larose's POV“It's going to be OK, sweetheart, I promise. I'm here now so everything will be fine. You don't have to cry anymore.” I tried to soothe, breaking the hug so I could wipe her tears“Do you really think you've won, you silly woman? It's not over yet, I'm going to destroy you! I'll tear you apart limb from limb!” Nathan hollered like the deranged man that he was.“Oh, it is over. I assure you.” It was Rion's voice.I turned around just in time to see the door open with Rion, Jaselyn and mother walking into the room. Following behind mother was Erik, the Gamma of our Pack and he was dragging along a man who I quickly recognized with shock and distaste.The man was Nigel. I could never forget him. He's Nathan's close friend, the one I caught him in bed with and he's wearing a palace guard uniform.Just what is going on here?I could see Nathan's eyes widen in surprise and indignation when Er
Larose's POV“Yes and they're planning to make him Alpha. They don't care that I'm the one who's worked her ass off since childhood, trying to prove that I was worthy. They don't care about all the sacrifices I've made or that I love this Pack like my own family.They don't give a fuck about any of that. The boy of the family suddenly shows up and I'm not worth anything anymore. I hate it.” I grit out with so much venom in my voice that I surprise myself as well.Nathan took his hand away from my jaw, giving me a chance to speak freely.“I despise him more with each passing day, I want him dead. He doesn't deserve to be Alpha. You might be an asshole yourself but I'd prefer it if you were Alpha.” I said in a determined voice and he let go of my hair.He studied my face for any sign of foul play.“Why should I believe anything you're saying? Why would you support me after everything I've done to you?&
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