[Serenity’s POV]I nod and give everyone a look of reassurance as Jolene bounces to my side. It is clear that she is more than ready to get to experimenting, and that aspect alone makes me think that she and Tristan could really get along. But that single thought is ruined by the way the man in question glares at her, clear jealousy in his eyes.Sighing, I turn my gaze to my arm and watch as Jolene wraps a tourniquet around it and feels around.“Oh,” she giggles, her eyes flashing with excitement. “This one is juicy.”Growing quiet, she preps her needle and then attacks, stabbing it deep beneath my skin and hitting the vein perfectly so that burgundy blood begins to pour out. As it does, I feel Maverick grow tense, but after I give his hand a gentle squeeze, he relaxes.“All done!” Jolene announces, patching me up and then jiggling the vial of blood she has collected. “What’s next?”“Next,” Tristan announces, snatching it from her. “We see if our hypothesis is right.”As he speaks, he
[Maverick’s POV]All eyes come to rest on me as Tristan’s words settle around us. And I know that they’re waiting to see what I will say. Of course, I was willing to try anything, but there was the slightest bit of reservation in me.What if I returned to being that mindless rogue? Would Serenity be able to change me back again? Would I return to my own wolf from the past? Would any of this even work?There was truly only one way to find out, and if I wanted to be able to properly stand beside Serenity and protect her, I would ignore the voice in the back of my head and do what needed to be done.“Alright,” I announce, making my decision. “Then give me some of her blood.”At my words, Serenity’s eyes widen, and fear flashes in them. I’m certain that she is thinking the same thing as me but has also settled on trying.“Could we maybe have some privacy?” She asks, looking around at all that is watching us. “You’re making me uncomfortable with all the staring.”“No way!” Rosco snaps, but
[Serenity’s POV]I stare at the large red wolf in front of me with glowing amber eyes. It is magnificent and nothing like I’ve seen, but it is the size that takes me by surprise the most.Wasn’t Maverick supposed to be the son of villagers? Wouldn’t that mean that he would be normal-sized and not the same size as me when I was in wolf form?It was interesting indeed to see this and to take it in, as I find myself wondering if maybe there was more to Maverick’s background than even he knew.‘What’s wrong?’ The man in question asks as I realize too late that I’m staring. ‘Is something wrong?’‘No,’ I respond immediately, giving a smile as I reach out a hand and run it along his soft fur. ‘I was just admiring how beautiful you are.’‘Beautiful.’ He repeats, anger trickling from his words. ‘Should I remind you again that I’m a man?’Shivering, I try not to remember the happenings of the night before as his promise settles over me.‘Later,’ I tell him slyly. ‘But before that you should shi
[Serenity’s POV]I stare ahead, taking in the bullets while I process what it is that Tristan and Jolene have managed to accomplish. With this, we could end the pain and suffering of those rogues and eliminate Ezekial’s army. Once there was no one standing in the way, we would be able to finish this.Great. I think inwardly, feeling a wave of relief over there being a clear ending in sight.“Now,” Uncle Jose says now, reminding me that meeting wasn’t over. “It’s time to come up with a foolproof plan.”“Leave that to me.” My father announces. “I’ll get in touch with my beta and have him get a group of my finest men together.”“And I’ll do the same.” Uncle William adds.“Then I’ll do that as well.” Uncle Jose chuckles. “I’m certain with our joined forces we won’t be able to be defeated. It’s all looking so simple that I almost want to say that the children don’t have to be involved at all.”“I’m helping,” I counter, unwilling to be left out. “This started because of me, and I want to be
[Maverick’s POV]“Of course.”Rosco’s words erupt from him along with a smile that screams predator who is about to take out its prey, but he was going to be sadly mistaken. There was no fucking way I was going to lose this battle, not when so much was riding on it.Returning his look with my own, I tap into my strength and power for the first time in front of everyone.Slowly, it begins to trickle out of me, and when I know that Rosco feels it, his eyes widen, and a momentary look of shock appears on his face. However, it doesn’t stay there long before he is moving, his fist swinging in an attempt to hit me.Holding out an arm, I catch his attack and strike out with my own that he manages to avoid.Together, we take the defensive, attacking blow for blow, while the other works to gain dominance over the other. But it is clear that we are evenly matched, at least, in terms of strength. Once again deciding that this just wasn’t the way to win, I jump backwards while Rosco tries anothe
[Serenity’s POV]Later that evening, I straddle Maverick, my lips pressed against his while his hands run along my skin. Ever since returning to my room after gaining my father’s acceptance, I just couldn’t seem to get enough of the man in front of me. Was it because I felt like the single hurdle keeping us apart was now gone, or was it something more? I didn’t know, and honestly, I didn’t care; all I cared about right now was ravishing Maverick while I had the chance.“You’re acting like this is our last night together.” He murmurs now as I begin to trail kisses to his neck.“You never know,” I counter, fixing my gaze on his dark one. “It could be.”Tomorrow wasn’t promised for us, not as long as Ezekial was out there roaming free. Didn’t that mean that we should take advantage of each and every second that we have?“Are you suggesting that we will lose this fight?” Maverick demands, his voice stern.Gasping, I find myself being flipped so that he is left hovering over me with a look
[Maverick’s POV]My tongue glides along Serenity’s clit, cleaning off any juices that linger there and then repeating this action again and again while she makes delicious noises that drive me absolutely crazy. Who knew that I would end up craving this, her noises, her taste, the way her body shivers as I make it feel good, and the energy that thrums between us? It was like nothing I knew; not even the joy of a hunt or battle could make me feel this alive.“Maverick,” she whispers, snapping me out of my head. “I’m going to...”“Cum for me, Serenity,” I murmur, shoving my tongue into her core. “I want to taste you on my lips and tongue.”At my words, her body tenses and then arches as a beautiful moan escapes her parted lips while an intense orgasm begins to rush through her. I have to admit, it is one of the most beautiful things that I have ever seen, but I wanted to see even more.“Mav-Maverick,” she whimpers while I continue my attack, not caring if she has already cum for the firs
[Maverick’s POV]Later, I lay in bed while Serenity sleeps soundly beside me. The sun is slowly starting to trickle through the window to our right, but I find myself wishing that it would stop and that this single moment of pure bliss would last forever. However, I’m more than aware that isn’t possible.Sighing, I roll over and kiss Serenity’s forehead, causing her to stir, and when her beautiful eyes open and take me in, I fight the urge to jump her.“Morning.” She yawns, giving me an enchanting smile. “What time is it?”I don’t respond as I take in the lovely creature beside me, and when it all becomes too much, I’m pouncing.“Maverick!” She gasps, but wraps her arms around me. “What’s gotten into you?”“You,” I respond, nipping at her neck. “Just the sight of you drives me absolutely crazy.”“Well, that’s going to be a problem.”I don’t argue with her words, as I realize that she is right. It really was going to be a problem, but it was a problem that I was willing to deal with li