The once beautiful castle for Gray started to feel heavy. She felt like she was a stranger in a home she had been leaving for months. Although she had been doing his responsibility, helping some packs as she could; still, something was bothering her. Cameron and Senna have been her saviors. They would teach her some interesting work that would keep her busy. She hasn't seen Judah or Faye for the last two weeks and is not bothered. "King Judah and Lady Faye will be here tonight, my Queen. Do you have any plans for the food? It has been traditional to prepare presumptuous dinner whenever the King comes home," Senna told Gray as she was reading some report given to her by Lunas of every pack. "Prepare the usual you do, Senna. I'm too busy right now," Gray replied. "Very well, my Queen," Senna bowed and left her inside her own study. She looked out the window and saw the snow had started to fall. When was the last time she explored outside? She couldn't remember. She has been workin
During her first few weeks after crowning as the Queen, Judah already humiliated Gray many times, especially when it came to Faye. Judah never once defended her, but she held up her head high and shrugged. She could do everything independently, and she didn't need him. She planned to give him a child and then ask him for a divorce, breaking their bond, although it was only one-sided. After eating, Gray excused herself to retire. She was too tired to talk to her husband. Watching him and Faye was exhausting to the point that she would lock herself up in her library, studying the annual budget for next year's expenses. "Stay here," Judah commanded her, but she refused to talk to him. Mayumi followed her as she left the dining room. After Mayumi had prepared her usual bath, she let her retire for the night and locked her door. She doesn't want to be bothered by her so-called husband. Gray decided to sleep after soaking in the tub full of essential oil for about thirty minutes. And
"Do you have any agenda today?" Judah asked Gray. "Why are you asking?" she replied while reading some reports. "You know, I want us to talk a bit," he said. Gray looked at him with bored eyes. "I'm busy, instead of you doing nothing. Why don't you do your job as a king?" she barked at him, gaining her old self when both were in the chasing game back at the Arena. Now that she has gained the upper hand. She will use it against him. Judah looked at her. She obviously doesn't want to do anything to him. He only wanted to get her side and let him mark her. "You know, I'm sorry for slapping you last night," Judah started to use the trick he once used on her. "I'm not in the mood to talk to you right now. Please go away, your highness," Gray barked at him. Judah let out a frustrated moan. "Look, I just want to apologize for what I did last night. I know I let myself get the best of me, but I truly regret what I did," he said. If Gray didn't know that this man was into something,
The man's tall, lean figures sauntered down the steps with a commanding confidence and effortless mystery radiated off of him. The glow of the crimson lights illuminated his sharp hard features as he reached the bottom. Long wild waves were strewn around his jaw, and his leather jacket covered his shoulders. Gray didn't know if it was the drinks because she just inhaled, overwhelming her senses, but the man before him was the most captivating man she had ever seen.She felt like everything seemed to be moving in slow motion. Gray's nerves in her stomach swirled as she watched him walk through the crowds, stopping and talking to some people. The twisting in her stomach only escalated when she saw his intoxicating smile break across his face. Gray visibly swallowed as her wolf started to pace. She wetted her lips as she watched the man's hand ruffle his tangled hair as his jaw flexed as he spoke. She knew right then the man was a werewolf. If not, her wolf would never react like that
The man reached forward and grabbed a piece of Gray's long black hair and twirled it between his fingers. He stared at it before bringing his eyes back to her. "I like your hair," he complimented with the same smirk he gave me. Gray couldn't understand why she was speechless and unable to drive the man away. Instead, she got nervous for the first time in her entire Haquihana life. She chewed on her lips nervously, squeaked out a thank you, and darted her eyes across Cammi, who was now standing next to Marcus. They were staring at them, basking in their interaction. The man chuckled over Gray's nervousness while shifting back and forth on her feet and compulsively toyed with the hem of her shirt. Gray sucked all the air around her when the man leaned down, and his lips grazed against her lips. "Will you come with me while I have a smoke? I could use the company," he said, pulling back as his hooded eyes watched Gray's reaction. Gray didn't know where the smoking area was, but sh
"Hmm, that's a pity," Kaven said without explaining further. Gray chewed on her lips again for the second time around, feeling anxious and suffocated being locked in such a small space with such an intimidating and charismatic man. "Uh, so." She cleared her throat. "Didn't you want to have a smoke? "I don't smoke," Kaven replied, and one of his mouths was tugging upwards. Gray's face dropped into confusion. "But you said-""I lied." He cut her off and kept his eyes fixed on her before sitting forward again. "I just want some privacy."Gray's eyebrows shot up as her mouth formed an 'oh'."Did you just want to escape the loud music?" she asked dumbly. Of course, he is a werewolf. Anything that makes a loud sound makes their ears feel like exploding. "Something like that," he murmured. Kaven's lips quirked as he reached forward and grabbed the hem of Gray's shirt, tugging her forward between his legs. "I like your shirt. You got a good taste," he said. Gray's shirt was a simpl
Kaven moved his head to the side, dipped it down to Gray's neck, and dragged his wet lips from the base to behind her ear, branding her as they trailed upward. He pressed his lips against her ear. His breath was causing an involuntary shiver to rake through Gray's body. "Yes or no, Gray. I need you to say it."Gray swallowed harshly. Her thoughts were nothing but static in her own mind. "Y-yes," she stuttered before her common sense could object. Kaven smirked, lifted his head, and hovered his lips above Gray's. He then pressed his plush lips against hers in a ghost of a kiss as if he was double-checking Gray's reaction. The minute his lips touched hers, liquid heat that trailed straight from Kaven's mouth enveloped her whole body. As soon as he decided Gray was set to her answer, his lips crashed down onto hers, completely contrasting to the gentle touch he'd done moments prior. The oxygen was punched straight out of Gray's lungs at the feverish pitch of Kaven's lips that was p
"What? He gave you his phone?" Cammi asked Gray when they met the next morning. She was dressed formally, while Cammi was in her usual attire. She was free to visit her since Judah wasn't around yet. "Yeah, but I don't need it. You know I hate calls and texting," gray replied. "But a phone is convenient if you want to keep some private conversation from the bond," Cammi said. "It's not like Judah can hear my thoughts. The bond is incomplete," Gray told her. "My Queen, it is time," Senna said and bowed to Gray, but she gave a questioning look at Cammi.Gray gave Cammi an apologetic smile before she followed Senna out of the castle. Today was the day that she would explore the grounds, getting to know the townsfolk there. She had arranged and tasked a high-rank wolf group to assist every werewolf living there. The townspeople welcome her, trying to shake her hand and asking how she has been. Gray remembered that the town looked deserted; she decided to rebuild everything, storing
Grey woke up with Judah’s arms still wrapped tightly around her. He was snoring lightly, and amid all of their late-night activities, he had forgotten to put his hair up, so now it was all over them.She smiled and slowly turned around to face him, running her fingers behind his right ear and feeling the mark she made identical to the one he had given her the day they met. Grey used to be upset with the circumstances she had been marked, but as she fell for Judah, she forgave him and was grateful regardless. The fact that she was his no matter what made her happy. She felt a sense of pride that he now unarguably belonged to her. Grey looked towards the windows. The sun was still breaking the horizon, and she wanted to get up and start her day early with Judah, but she let him sleep. Being marked will make you sleep heavily, whether you like it or not. It’s the body’s way of coping with immense pain. Grey tried to roll out of the bed, but Judah clung tightly to her, a small whine co
Judah was astonished at how smooth Grey’s skin was. He was addicted, and he will openly admit he couldn’t keep his hands from her. He sucked on her neck, and she tilted her head to the side to give him more access, to which his chest rumbled excitedly.Her body was a canvas he was eager to paint with his scent. Her skin was a landscape he wanted to explore every curve and dip. He wanted to know and taste everything.“Judah...” Grey gasped breathlessly as she wilted underneath his hot assault on her neck. Unable to resist any longer, Judah pressed his hard member into the soft mound of her backside, letting her know how much she affected him.One hand slipped to cup her sex where his finger naughtily spread her fold and twirled her sweet nub. Grey buckled before her lower body moved on its own accord and rocked on his hand and fingers from more friction. Her response was so innocent, but her innocence only made him all the more possessive.Why?Because every single touch, the sound sh
Ever since Grey got out of bed, Judah has closely watched her to ensure she is doing okay.They were inseparable except for Judah’s meetings, and Grey seemed to be striding by her new lifestyle. She’s eating healthy now and is not causing Maya a headache anymore. After learning about Maya’s past and about her daughter, Grey behaved and didn’t give Maya any trouble anymore. Grey ate healthily and trained with the other girls that were around her age. And to make Maya’s job easy, Grey began to do what a real mate should be. Unbeknownst to Judah, Grey tried to be there for him as much as she could without annoying or angering him. She was actually giving him a signal. She wanted him. Just his mere scent drives her crazy. Recently, Judah developed insomnia, maybe because he was almost killed if only Grey didn’t save him. To help him sleep, Grey started to diffuse lavender and other relaxing oils into the room, and she would lay the bed every night, throwing the sheets in the dryer befo
Alex thrashed around, his blood dripping onto the grass below. He turned his head and managed to bite into Judah's side. Judah yelped and let go, giving Alex a chance to get Judah to the ground and stand over him; his jaws were about to close around his neck, but Judah was fast enough to catch it using his feet and kick him off. Alex underestimated Judah. He has son strength to him just like his brother had. He must have trained his son to be able to compete with him, who has a lot of experience when it comes to fighting experience. The two went head to head, fighting with all their might. Both of them were getting tired. Since Judah is young and has a lot of stamina, Judah tackled him with his remaining straight and pushed Alex down, but someone knocked him off, pinning him to the ground. And when he looked at who did it, it was a brown wolf who was exactly the same size as him. He can't be wrong. It's Kaven. Judah tried to push him off, but he didn't have any strength left on him
Survival instinct is what Gray clings to. She has been walking for days inside the thick and dense forest, yet she can't see any pathway or house built in it. Ana told her that the part of the island was uninhabitable, but still, she decided to stay there to avoid Kaven's men if they decided to look for her. She has been in her wolf form, feeding any small animals. She has to survive no matter what. She needs to reunite with Judah. She was walking aimlessly, hoping to find a trace of civilization before losing her mind. Meanwhile, in Judah's Kingdom. Chaos was everywhere. The enemies have entered the castle. Judah faced off with Kaven and a much older man."Find Gray," she ordered Cameron. Cameron hesitated. "Bother, we can't just leave-""I said go!" He roared, making everyone road. Most of his best fighters took off, apart from Cronusn, Zeus, and Faye, who looked like they wanted to tear Kaven apart. Alex smirked and stepped up to him."Your mate will be Kaven's, Judah. And
Gray panted heavily as she and Ana dragged a cart full of blankets up the stairs. Gray hated stairs. She could be on level ground for hours. Stairs? Hell no. She could hardly breathe. Ana told her to be able to escape, they needed to go to the roof. She told her she had already; she once got out and found the place they were was actually an old abandoned lighthouse on a lone island. They can't just walk out from the main door because some guards are probably guarding it, and their only chance to get out of the building is by the roof, and they knew it would be pretty high. When they finally reached the roof, Gray was almost out of breath. Ana unlocked the door, and they emerged from the staircase and into the fresh air, which she and Ana gulped in as if their lives depended on it. "C'mon." She pulled Gray towards that railing on the roof and crouched, and took all the blankets out of the cart. "Hurry, Gray. Help me."Gray got down and started to tie each end of the blankets. Ana b
Gray was lying on her bed, suffering from a burn on her ankle. She tried many ways to prevent the sliver from touching her skin, but it was futile. She can't find any thin cloth that fits the space between the shackle and her ankle's skin. She wanted Ana to visit her again, but to no avail; a male guard would often bring food for her. "Where is Ana?" she once asked the guard, but the guard only glared at her saying shut up. Since Ana told her to eat her food, Gray had to follow her; otherwise, she'd die from starvation before she could even escape from the hell hole, she was in. With each passing day, Gray waits for Ana to come, but the girl is not shown yet. Gray sometimes can't help thinking that maybe she had already escaped and left her behind, or worse, she was probably killed. Gray shook her head. She had put her trust in her, and her words were reassuring. But where is she? What happened to her?She was scratching the burnt skin of her ankle when the door of her room opened,
"Kaven!" "It's nice for you to remember my name but not my request of meeting up, little rabbit," Kaven said, stepping towards Gray. Gray gathered all her remaining strength and jumped back on the bed, protecting herself from the demon before her. "Why are you trying to stay away from me? Didn't we have a great time in the bathroom stall when we met, darling?" he asked as he started to climb up on the bed. "Y-you hypnotized me! Shyly made me drink that violet liquid," Gray accused him. She saw Kaven smirking. "On that," he said stopping a few inches away from her and taking off his turtle neck shirt. He then showed her a mark. A mark she knew even if she was drunk. "You! You were the one who-""Yes darling. It was me," Kaven said, swiping his tongue on his lower lip. "The sex was good. You're a moaner, little rabbit. I like the way you climbed on me and moved your hips like a professional cowgirl." he added, demonstrating her. "You took advantage when I'm at my weakest, you mo
"So, that's why you wanted to tell me the truth even in your last breath? What if you weren't dying? Would you still tell me everything?" Judah said. Anger has already been raised, and he wanted to kill this woman so badly. But he stopped himself. Cammi smiled. "I have been waiting for this to happen. I could easily escape and let your kingdom be taken away, but I figured it out it was a waste, something my conscience couldn't take. I knew my father would eventually kill me since I knew everything about his plan. Because he made my little sister a hostage, I don't have any choice but to do what he wants. But a few days ago, before I let myself be captured, I learned that my sister had died a long time ago. She was neglected, tortured, and raped. How could that monster possibly do that with her? His daughter!?"Judah's anger was subdued. Cammi isn't a bad woman. She was just a victim of whoever this Alex was. "That's why, Your Highness, I wanted to let you know those big shots insid