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Taming the Beast Within 23: Wish
Chapter 23Wish***POV: Shea Vestine - ThorneShe couldn’t smile, although a feast was already in front of her.Shea knew that she was starving – but she couldn’t find it in herself to crave in eating the food in front of her.She stared at her favorite dishes, which were being served by the servant omegas. She could hear the solemn music created by the musicians with their violins and piano. Rose petals were scattered, and its scent was mixed with the atmosphere – at least, it was making it more soothing. Candles were lit, creating a solemn and cozy environment.Everything happened so fast.And she didn’t know how to deal with it anymore.She mentally let out a deep sigh.It was finally her birthday. It was like it was yesterday since she was hoping for someone to save her from being thrown to the South. It was like yesterday when she fell for Denver. It was like yesterday when she married him. It was like yesterday when everything was just the happiest days of her life – being with
Last Updated : 2024-11-08Taming the Beast Within 24: Present
Chapter 24Present***Content Warning: This chapter is not suitable for very young readers. Read at your own risk.***POV: Shea Vestine - ThorneShe groaned as she felt the tickling feeling in her cheeks. It stopped a bit but continued until it reached her neck.It was slowly trying to awaken the burning sensation that was sleeping inside her.But then, when it was her lips that whoever that attacked her – she knew that she wasn’t dreaming.Her eyes instantly opened as she felt a hand holding her waist – a familiar touch that made her body hot.“D-Denver…” She sensually called him in a whisper as she moaned in pleasure – at his hand kneading her mound even though she was still wearing her soft and thin white silky nightdress.His darker shade of gray eyes sparkled amidst the darkness… it mirrored his unadulterated desire.That only made her more and more hot. She felt like she was going to burn all over. Most especially that she could feel him – skin to skin.“I smell you. I didn’t
Last Updated : 2024-11-08Taming the Beast Within Prologue
“Did you go with the hunters again, Lexi?” She heard their mother ask her half-sister Lexi the very moment she entered their small bungalow house.From the sink where she was washing the plates, she took a swift glance at what was happening in their living room from a small opening in the furniture were their books where placed. She saw how Lexi rolled her eyes before she looked at their mother and pasted her faked smile – covering her irritation towards their mother’s possible interrogation, well, more of a litany perhaps.Shea mentally heaved a deep sigh as she continued washing the plates instead. It wasn’t new to her anyway. Her half-sister was truly stubborn, and she always did what she wanted to do. She couldn’t blame her, though. She was a seventeen-year-old lady with a tough, strong, and independent personality.Maybe she was trying to find her mate, too. Unlike her, she couldn’t do what she was doing – lurking in the woods, being with a lot of male wolves, and socializing wit
Last Updated : 2024-07-11Taming the Beast Within 1: Alpha
Chapter 1Alpha***POV: Shea Vestine“That witch! She never changed! I really hate her to the core!” Her best friend, Carrie, angrily cursed Lexi after telling her what happened yesterday.She let out a deep sigh as she threw the stone into the river. Her long dark chocolate hair was dancing in the cold wind. She gathered it on one side of her shoulder and tied it using her stretchable bracelet. Her fair white skin was glistening in the sun.They were in their usual spot on the riverbank. She was sitting on the huge rock while Carrie was eating the rice cakes that her mother had told her to bring. She was hoping to catch some fish in the river when Carrie appeared in front of her, asking her about what happened to her yesterday. She might be worried because she didn’t see her around.Carrie was her only best friend.Well, honestly, she was the only person who befriended her.She met her because their families were both servant omegas – the lowest rank in the pack. Working together as
Last Updated : 2024-07-11Taming the Beast Within 2: Strange Emotions
Chapter 2Strange Emotions***POV: Shea VestineEveryone in the pack was trying their best to clean their garden as well as their own home – dressing up to their best, or they might be trying to impress the King instead.But no matter what they were doing now, Shea felt like she was terribly nervous about facing the King. It was two days before her birthday, and she didn’t want to die in the hands of a horrible and wicked King. She was hoping that it wasn’t the case, though.She heard from Carrie that the Hill Clan was being held prisoner in their own house, and they weren’t allowed to go out – not until this day. Lexi, too, was taken aback when she heard it and promptly locked herself in her room.It was a blessing in disguise for her anyway. She had a lot of things to do. She was just grateful – well, a bit – because the Alpha’s family were asked not to communicate to anyone, even to the servant omegas like her.With that, she was spared by Connor’s mockeries – even for that day. S
Last Updated : 2024-07-11Taming the Beast Within 3: Weak
Chapter 3Weak***POV: Denvereaux Thorne“I must say that something exciting is about to happen for you here, my dear cousin.” King Levi boyishly smiled at him.Denver just wanted to let him leave the place, but he insisted on hosting a welcome party for him. All the servant omegas were cooking for the feast, and Tristan – the King’s beta, who had this burgundy hair – was organizing everything for it.“Just stop it or I will not accept this position anymore.” He replied, annoyed – causing King Levi to burst into laughter.Denver annoyingly moved his sight to somewhere else, but he suddenly felt like his breathing hitched when he laid his eyes on the fair woman who was wearing a floral white and purple dress. She was smiling at her friend while they were arranging the tables and chairs.He swallowed hard as he felt his inner wolf suddenly become restless.When the lady bit her pinkish lower lip, he just wanted to go near her and talk to her all day. But his imagination was broken when
Last Updated : 2024-07-25Taming the Beast Within 4: Mate
Chapter 4Mate***POV: Shea Vestine“Huh?” Shea unconsciously asked – her hand was still in her chest.She was trying to calm her raging nerves, but her ears were so deaf to the loud booming sound because of the fast beating of her heart. Her hands were cold and sweaty – as her apprehension intensified.Shea couldn’t believe that their new Alpha was in front of her and talking to her too!She must be dreaming!Denver chuckled at her foolish reaction. She blushed profusely and slightly bowed her head while biting her lower lip.And that gave her a confirmation of reality – she wasn’t dreaming at all.Shea tried to calm herself. She didn’t want to suddenly shift into her wolf form and humiliate herself more.She let out an inaudible sigh.“The moon is glistening so brightly in the night sky, huh?” Alpha Denver calmly said.His voice was certainly just so gentle and comforting. It was the first time that someone had given her this kind of kindness aside from her parents and Carrie.Her
Last Updated : 2024-07-25Taming the Beast Within 5: Offer
Chapter 5Offer***POV: Shea VestineShe had been having trouble sleeping that night because all that was running through her mind was Denver’s words.But what’s more, making her damn sleepless was his letter before she even went home.*** Flashback…Her mind was drifting away, and she had no idea how to deal with it. Little did she know that her chaotic state could be even more chaotic than it had already been because she had received a small note on slipping into her small clutch bag.She even looked around to see if anyone was there.But there’s no one except her.‘Be my mate.’ – D. T.That was all that was written on that note. T.?She suspected that someone was teasing her – but her instincts told her that it was Denvereaux Thorne who had left her the note.Her spine shivered at that thought, but at the same time, she also felt the anticipation lurking inside her.Shea was truly surprised that she instantly kept the note and swiftly went home.*** End of Flashback…She was trul
Last Updated : 2024-07-25
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Taming the Beast Within 24: Present
Chapter 24Present***Content Warning: This chapter is not suitable for very young readers. Read at your own risk.***POV: Shea Vestine - ThorneShe groaned as she felt the tickling feeling in her cheeks. It stopped a bit but continued until it reached her neck.It was slowly trying to awaken the burning sensation that was sleeping inside her.But then, when it was her lips that whoever that attacked her – she knew that she wasn’t dreaming.Her eyes instantly opened as she felt a hand holding her waist – a familiar touch that made her body hot.“D-Denver…” She sensually called him in a whisper as she moaned in pleasure – at his hand kneading her mound even though she was still wearing her soft and thin white silky nightdress.His darker shade of gray eyes sparkled amidst the darkness… it mirrored his unadulterated desire.That only made her more and more hot. She felt like she was going to burn all over. Most especially that she could feel him – skin to skin.“I smell you. I didn’t
Taming the Beast Within 23: Wish
Chapter 23Wish***POV: Shea Vestine - ThorneShe couldn’t smile, although a feast was already in front of her.Shea knew that she was starving – but she couldn’t find it in herself to crave in eating the food in front of her.She stared at her favorite dishes, which were being served by the servant omegas. She could hear the solemn music created by the musicians with their violins and piano. Rose petals were scattered, and its scent was mixed with the atmosphere – at least, it was making it more soothing. Candles were lit, creating a solemn and cozy environment.Everything happened so fast.And she didn’t know how to deal with it anymore.She mentally let out a deep sigh.It was finally her birthday. It was like it was yesterday since she was hoping for someone to save her from being thrown to the South. It was like yesterday when she fell for Denver. It was like yesterday when she married him. It was like yesterday when everything was just the happiest days of her life – being with
Taming the Beast Within 22: Changed
Chapter 22Changed ***POV: Shea Vestine - Thorne“Just tell me what happened to him?” She demanded as her voice turned to a higher pitch.Tristan heaved a deep sigh. He quickly went to the palace at King Levi’s command. She believed that it was related to Denver. She wanted to come, but she needed to meet with her mother and Carrie.“He is with the King, Miss.” Tristan courteously replied.Her inner wolf was becoming so restless inside her that she grunted at his obvious lie.She knew that something was happening, and she wanted to know the truth. She had all the right to know about what happened to Denver. She was just so worried already.“Please, I want to know what the hell is happening.” She sincerely pleaded – for she wanted answers and no other sugarcoating words.Tristan couldn’t look at her in the eyes. She swallowed hard as her eyes moistened in tears because of the frustration that she was feeling. She felt so helpless, and she didn’t want this kind of feeling.She had fel
Taming the Beast Within 21: Awakening
Chapter 21Awakening***POV: Denvereaux Thorne“After running away from the other day and not finishing the meeting, you are indeed a cunning and courageous man for coming here today.” Levi raised his left eyebrow as he crossed his legs and gave him a sarcastic look.Denver just smirked at him – not bothered by the seriousness of his voice.It was as if it was new to him – but it wasn’t. He was already used to his sarcasm, and he didn’t care… at all. As if he would scare him out of his wits just because of the way he talks to him.He mentally scoffed at that thought.“Come on, it isn’t as if it is just for my sake.” He slightly shook his head – like he was amused at what his cousin was playing at right now.This time, he couldn’t stop himself from raising his left brow. He knew what he was trying to do now. He was surely trying so hard to manipulate him – but unluckily he knew him better.Besides, he couldn’t be Levi Storm if he wasn’t like this.A playful and sly man – if he wanted
Taming the Beast Within 20: Grave
Chapter 20Grave***POV: Shea Vestine - Thorne“Are you sure you will be fine?” Denver worriedly asked her.She felt a pang of pain in her heart. She wanted her husband to go with her on that very special day, but she also knew that she couldn’t stop him from going somewhere else – most especially that it was the King’s order for him to go to the palace.How could she refuse and begged him not to go?She knew that this was the only thing that she could do to be able to help him.Even if that meant that she had to sacrifice some of those special days with Denver – she would still do it.Shea just gave him a small smile before nodding her head – assuring him.She didn’t want him to be torn – whether to go or not. She didn’t want him to be put in an uncomfortable position.“Yea
Taming the Beast Within 19: Best Friend
Chapter 19Best Friend***POV: Shea Vestine - ThorneCarrie rolled her eyes for the nth time as she took a swift glance at Tristan, who was standing near them – watching her.Her forehead creased because of her best friend’s strange reaction towards the beta.Carrie then nudged her with her elbow.“What the heck is he doing here? This is supposed to be our girl’s night out.” Her voice was laced with both annoyance and anger – and she didn’t understand where it was coming from.Shea let out a deep sigh – as she stared at her best friend intensely.“Why is there a problem?” She curiously asked.Carrie blew a deep and exaggerated sigh before throwing a swift glance at Tristan again and rolling her eyes.Shea was becoming more and more curious of her reaction. It seemed like…However, that might be too advance of her.“You know what, Shea, you are already married and all, but still as innocent as a baby. I hate to say this, but is he a girl to you? Why do you have to bring him here?” Car
Taming the Beast Within 18: Possessive
Chapter 18Possessive***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader discretion is advised. Thank you.***POV: Shea Vestine - ThorneAfter talking to Denver that day, everything went smoothly between them. She was just glad that the beast inside him was already being tamed… at least for the time being. She was grateful that he gave her his trust – in him.That made her learn about what was happening to him in the middle of darkness.She could understand him better now.And after everything that happened between them – he even spent most of his time with her.Denver is becoming sweeter and sweeter every day.It was as if everything that happened between them made them closer to each other.And Shea couldn’t ask for more.She loved every single day with her husband.“I think this is so effective.” Denver spoke all of a sudden.She moved closer to him under the sheets, which w
Taming the Beast Within 17: Broken
Chapter 17Broken***POV: Shea Vestine - Thorne“I am not a simple werewolf, Shea… There’s… There’s a beast lying i-inside me.”She didn’t know whether her ears were just playing tricks on her or not. However, based on Denver’s expression, she just knew that she heard him right.And it was making her a bit more confused than ever.‘What is he talking about?’ She asked herself mentally.However, she tried her very best to even gather all her senses up. She wanted to compose herself – so, she would be able to think rationally. But it was all mess up inside her.Shea swallowed the lump in her throat.“B-Beast…?” Shea uttered it under her breath – almost inaudible.But it was enough for Denver to hear.Her mind was in deep haywire right at that very moment. She didn’t know what the heck he meant by that.There were a lot of things that were spinning inside her head.“W-What do you mean?” Shea inquired more – hoping that she could learn more about it.She shivered down her spine. She want
Taming the Beast Within 16: Admit
Chapter 16Admit***POV: Shea Vestine - ThorneHer eyes were swollen but that was not the worst of it all… for her heart was crushed and throbbing inside.Shea stared at the blank ceiling as she unconsciously felt her fresh tears falling from her eyes once again. Apparently that she was done with it… that she had no more tears to shed but apparently, she was wrong.She hadn’t thought that the happiness she felt and the overflowing love she had felt with Denver had already ended in a snap.‘What should I do now?’ Her mind was drifting somewhere else, but she didn’t even know what or where it was.The scorching sun couldn’t even make her feel warm as the coldness still lingered in her every vein… slowly consuming her and that even her inner wolf couldn’t stop whimpering inside her… as if it
