: Xavier's pov :
Rodrigo followed behind me. When the door is softly closed behind him I turn to peer into the small glass window that showed inside the room. Pleased that Aurora listened to me, I fixed my gaze on Rodrigo.
He's been one of the best doctors here for years now, recruited by my father years ago. He was also a good friend to my father. A close family friend. Which meant I could trust him.
After my father was murdered they all witnessed the unleashing of my beast Reckon. From that day onward, everyone feared me, including him. There was no one to tame my beast before. But now, now there was.
And from Rodrigo's expression, he had figured it out. He was always a smart man, maybe too smart for his own good.
" You know about her," I murmured, quickly peeking at Aurora through the glass. Our eyes connected and I could see the soft feathering of blush on her cheeks at being caught looking.
She quickly looks
《 Aurora's pov 》I could sense the shift in Alpha Xavier's mood after he talked to the older doctor.The way he held me firmly as he guided me upstairs. I had thought he would've brought me back to the same room he had previously put me in before. But he doesn't and tugs me into his room.It feels weird to be allowed in his room. Last night I understood he wanted to make sure I didn't escape but from my punishment last night, surely he figured I'd try my best to not upset him again." You can have a shower while I go collect your clothes. Don't do something I wouldn't do Aurora. Unless you want your punishment to be more severe than the one last night." He warned.I nodded, gulping. I had no intentions of going through that painful torture again.He turns around but I stop him."Alpha," I murmur softly.His back stiffens and he doesn't turn around. "Yes?"I swallowed, looking down nervously. "
《 Aurora's pov 》I wrapped the towel tightly around me and slowly peeled the door open. I scan the entire area of the room. Empty.I quickly rush towards the pile of clothes on the bed. Xavier must've placed it there. I rummage through the clothes, quickly pulling out a blue cotton panty, a dark grey leggings and a shirt.After getting dressed, I walked over to the lengthy mirror and peered at my reflection. My fingers slowly touch the bandaid on my arm where the she wolf Adrian had wounded me a little.It stung a little but was bearable.I took a step closer to the mirror, peering into my eyes. The green was now lighter, brighter. I furrow my brows, leaning forward to examine my features.I stiffen when the sound of approaching footsteps comes barreling here. Thinking it was Alpha Xavier, I rushed towards his huge bed. But my clumsiness had me tripping before I got to the bed.I squeal, my hands reaching o
《 Aurora's pov 》Lily looked at me in surprise, probably not expecting me to ask such a question. Intrigue soon lit her features and her mouth parts to speak."Well from what I've heard, and I'm only referring to our species. But usually mated couples are the ones who feel the tingles. The racing of the heart can mean anything...." She hums, finger touching her chin as she looks to be thinking.But her words are already enough to shock me. Mated couples?A flashback soon occurs in my head and I froze."It's practically impossible for a wolf, much less an Alpha to be mated to any other species than that of their own. Especially to a creature, no one knows what they are. Which makes me wonder...."" Why youarehere."He had basically told me but I was too immersed in his touch to even ponder on his words. I regretted not asking what he meant. Now I had too many questions
《 Aurora's pov 》"Did you get it? " I asked, my grip tightening around Lily's thigh to hold her steady."Uhmm, move a little to the left..." She drawled as she searches through the books.For a girl her size, she really packed some weight on her. My knees were this close to collapsing.I huffed, fixing her on top of my shoulders as I shift around. I didn't want to end up throwing her, fearing that if she tumbles and injures herself I'd have to pay the price."Maybe it's not there Lily..." I breathed out, my shoulders aching from holding her up for so long. We've been like this for a good ten minutes. I was surprised the alpha didn't storm in here as yet." Oh have a little faith Aurora. We'll find it, just a little more....." She whispers, arms reaching out to grasp at a book. Her fingers knocked over the book and it falls directly on my forehead."Oomph." I grunt, blowing my pink tresses that messily scattered across my
: Xavier's pov :She was damn maddening.My eyes scanned over the words for what felt like the hundredth time. I was sure it wasn't that much but it sure as hell felt like it.I couldn't force my mind to stay on my alpha duties. Something I should be laser focus on. But my thoughts always seem to stray toward her and I found myself wondering what she was doing in the room.She's tormenting my mind. More than I'd like to admit.Suddenly an image of a naked Aurora creeps into my mind. The way the soap would lather her body......I huff heavily, feeling irritation crawl in my body as I toss the paper away from me.'How am I supposed to focus if you keep sending me images of her naked Reckon?!' I roared at my horny wolf.' I want her,' Was the only response I got from him. He knew she was already tormenting my thoughts, he was hell-bent on making it worst so that I'd have no choice but to claim Aurora."A
: Xavier's pov : Lily nods, looking upset that I had seen the blood. She always wanted to appear strong even though she was clearly battling a lot inwardly. I couldn't help but feel like the worst big brother in the world. A big brother sees fit to protect his sister and his family from any danger. But clearly, I had failed to protect them. I tear my eyes away from Lily, pained by the sight of her coughing and angered that I couldn't help her enough. If only I had been a second quicker. Maybe I could've stopped her from drinking that tea that day. Hibiscus tea was always her favorite and a weasel, a traitor that once roamed our halls knew it very well. Knew it so well that he saw fit to poison her this way. A day after our father died. One damn day, they couldn't wait to have me mourn another loss. But fortunately, Lily had only drank a little and found the taste strange. But that little had already seeped into her blood
Aurora's pov I closed the door quickly behind me, my chest rising and falling as I sought to fill my lungs with as much air as I can. My heart was racing, the beat harsh in my chest. Will he burst through the door any second and punish me? The thought had my skin prickling with anxiety but oddly not in fear. Somehow I knew he wouldn't hurt me. Perhaps it was the words I read moments ago that made me feel as if he wouldn't. Or maybe it was the way he looked at me. Desire. Want. But not revolt and despise. Mate. I pull away from the door, sweat coating my skin as I started pacing the length of the room. I push my fingers into my hair and itched my scalp as I try to make sense of what I read. Was I Xavier Knight's mate? The most ruthless alpha that had anyone bend the knee before him? The tingles that will rock you will have you melt i
《 Aurora's pov 》Every second he stares down at me, I heard the ticking of a clock in my head.His stare was burning, like fire that threatened to consume my entire being. I never felt such a way or have someone ever looked at me in desire like this.This was new to me but felt so impossibly good and thrilling."Aurora," My name tumbles out of his mouth in a slow hoarseness that had my tummy tightening."Yes alpha Xavier?" I peeked at him beneath my lashes, remembering how the she wolves would act when they were trying to seduce the male wolves.His stare almost burns me alive as they fired up with hunger so strong that my knees felt jello. I could've collapsed there and then just by how weak they became, plastering to the floor."Why are you on your knees?" He grumbles, eyes falling to my knees.I blushed under the weight of his stare. "Don't you want me on my knees Alpha? "His jaw ticked, his
《Aurora's pov》 "Push Luna." The female doctor encouraged. "Ahh!" I screamed loudly that it bounced off the walls in the room and danced outside. I held onto my knees, lifting myself up a little and pushed. My chest rose and fell, my heart beating incredibly fast. My hair stuck to my sweaty face and the gown I wore was plastered to my sweaty body. Xavier had one knee on the bed the other on the floor, and one of his arms holding my back while the other removed the tresses off my face. "You got this my love. If anyone can do it, it will be you." He whispered in my ear, kissing my cheek despite me being so sweaty. "Come on Luna. Push!" The female doctor encouraged louder while the other nurses around her made a shout of encouragement. "One." I breathed put through my lips as Xavier rubbed my back. "Two." "Three." I pushed harder, silently begging our baby to hurry up and come out. The pain was unbearable and the doctor informed me that as soon as the child is out, it was common
《Aurora's pov 》"Let's get out of here now." I urged when I reach beside Cass and Serena.Cass nods in agreement and so does Serena.I had just made the entire Crystal River pack rogues. They had no Alpha, no leader and Raphael had no heir.I was sure Raphael wanted the alpha title to be in his bloodline, which is why he would've forced me to carry his seed. So there's no way he would've passed it down to his Beta and Gamma.Now their ranks would no longer matter since they are now also rogues."I can shift," Cassandra suggested, looking at Serena.I looked at Cass worriedly. "Are you sure you can handle it?" I asked in concern while I shift my gaze to the wolves who were still there. They looked lost, not knowing what to do or where to go from here.I also had them still trapped, not wanting them to attack when we least expected it.Because even though they weren't trying to escape the captivity of the roots and branches, I still did not trust them. They were, after all, the same wol
《Aurora's pov》"Come on we don't have much time!" I rushed out as I hear the snarls of the wolves. They were fighting back.I looked around frantically, unsure of which route to take. I can't go back upstairs and I wasn't sure there weren't others waiting for us the other way out of this nasty place. Cass stepped over the little protruding of the steel left and runs over to me, she pulls me in a hug. " I'm so glad he hadn't done anything to you Rora." I bit my tongue, not wanting to tell her that he did actually break my wrist, and prayed that she wouldn't notice the ugly discoloring that was slowly starting to paint the skin of my wrist. She pulls away and stares at my face, her eyes roaming everywhere in worry. "That's not your blood is it?" Her tone was filled with concern, something that did not surprise me one bit.I shook my head no. "It's not," I whispered shakily knowing the woman's eyes would haunt me for the rest of my life. I had taken her life and had not cared in the m
: Xavier's pov :I stormed out of the pack house, my body trembling with unleashed anger. Reckon was furious, livid in fact. He wanted his mate back in our arms. We were ready for war. But as I scan my eyes over the fighters of my pack, I am aware that some did not seem to want to fight at all. Which was worrisome. For them, not me. "Why is no one in their positions and ready to take off!?" I snarled through the air. "Have the Crimson Moon warriors gone weak?" I sneered when no one answered just looked away. A boy, not older than twenty looked at me and thought it was a good idea to speak. "We think it's a stupid idea to go against Raphael right now, especially when he has the wolfsbane. And now that he has the Luna. He can make more- "Are you saying you'd much rather leave your Luna to die!?" I snarled taking a menacing step forward. He needs to choose his words carefully. I may not be as patient as I portray. The boy squirms and bends his head. "No, of course not." It's quiet
《 Aurora's pov》I kept my gaze plastered to the floor as the male wolf led me through the packhouse. I can hear snickers and my gut wrenches as I remember what I had endured by these wolves hands.They were cruel and I should not expect anything less."Such an imbecile for thinking she can escape alpha Raphael. Dumb bitch."The voice belonged to Alice, after years of tormenting, and my brain now can detect her voice instantly.I can hear the others laugh at my expense but I still kept my gaze down. It would be best to ignore them and not waste my time by staring at their faces."What is that stench?" Alice asked with disgust in her voice.The male wolf's hand around my arm is brutal and I was sure if he added the slightest of pressure he'll manage to break my arm.He leads me up the staircase just behind the struggling vampire who was also held by a buff cruel looking male wolf. His face was familiar but I couldn't put a name to the face."Let go of me you nasty leech!" The vampire wo
《Aurora's pov》I pulled away from Cass completely to stare at the female vampire. I looked at her confused.The way she spat out my name was as though we were well acquainted and that I had done her something extremely terrible.I did not know the woman. And have never seen her before.She was not at all familiar but she seem to give away that she knew my mother.And by the nasty glare coming from her eyes to burn through me, I knew that she hadn't quite liked my mother as well."How do you know my mother?" I whispered in intrigue.This was the first time someone have ever mentioned my mother. Because no one knew her. No one knew what she was.But this woman, I can tell by the gleam in her eyes, she knew her. She knew me. And she knew what we were. Perhaps what we can do as well.A smirk so cruel and disdainful appears on her lips. "You're a curious little thing aren't you? ""But to answer your question, I was a dear friend of your mother's. We were practically besties as they call i
- Raphael's pov - The door opens slowly and Beta Gavin pokes his head in with a nod. Good she's managed to get her. Smirking in satisfaction, I laughed. " You're getting bold for a guy whose mate is no longer under his protection." I can just smell the fear coming off of him through the phone. A man without his mate wasn't strong. An Alpha without his Luna, was the weakest of them all. I hope he feels the exact same way I felt years ago when he murdered my first Luna. Revenge, feels so God damn sweet. "More wolfsbane for me!" I sang and ended the call before he could respond. I was superior, I was fucking superior. No one can stand in my way now. I would be the strongest alpha alive and with her, no one will even think of trying to go to war with me. No one. Not even the so-called fearless leader of the crimson moon pack. The sound of a sob coming from the corner of the room had me rolling my eyes in irritation. She was a weak Luna and if her death would not have me weaken
《 Aurora's pov 》"I must go now love," Xavier says as he reluctantly peels away from me and walks over to the closet to pull out some clothes."Where are you going?" I whispered, dreading that he was parting ways with me even though I knew he was much needed now more than ever."We can no longer wait and have them attack us. I must start training the pack now. We don't have a few days to get ready, we only have hours." Xavier grumbles as if his gut was telling him that the council was well on their way.I will not lie, the tone of his voice made me nervous and if I was being honest, I was also feeling fear.A few hours, that was too little time.It wasn't enough time at all. Another reason to doubt that we would be ready when they do strike. I'm about to voice out my concerns but Xavier suddenly stops midway through putting on his sweatpants.He turns around and I instantly notice the fogginess in his eyes. He was being mind linked or he was mind linking someone. Either way, he seeme
《Aurora's pov 》"I've managed to close up the wound. We now have to leave it to his wolf to heal him and if we're lucky he'll be good in a few hours. " Rodrick sighs and I can literally feel the relief washing out of him and tangling in the air.My heart felt lighter upon hearing his words. Our Beta will survive, this was great news. The best news.Rodrick's hand is stained with blood as he removes it from Eli's wound. My stomach turns at the sight of it. So much blood."I'll give him a dose of sleeping medication so he can rest and not shift much to reopen the wound. " He utters while discarding the bloody needle on the small metal table beside the bed.He turns around perhaps to clean his hand off the blood, or perhaps to take the sleeping medication but before he could, Xavier's voice cracks through the air." What about Lily Rodrick? Will she be okay?" There's a visible tinge of worry in his voice that made me feel the emotion myself.Rodrick turns around slightly to look over his