"You've been avoiding me, Ria. Have I done something wrong?" Gamma Kellan asked as he gestured for Ria to take a seat beside him."No, sire. I can never be wronged by you," she gulped, taking just one step closer to him, "I.. I have been very busy," she explained, playing with her fingers."Take a seat beside me, Ria," he said, stretching out his hand towards her."I am fine standing here, sire," she felt her face heating up under his intense stare and she felt slightly uncomfortable. She could hear her heart racing and she was sure he'd heard it too.Kellan stood up and motioned towards her, his tall, imposing figure hovered over her small frame and she took a few steps away but he was quick enough to grab her wrist, pulling her in one swift motion toward himself.Ria pumped into his hard, chiseled chest as her petite palms held onto his broad shoulders for support. Instinctively, she lifted her eyes to meet his ocean-blue ones and immediately, she felt her face heating up again as s
There was acute silence in the room as Reyana and Klara bowed their heads, avoiding Alpha Randall's piercing stare.Klara knew Reyana wasn't ready to tell the Alpha all about her experience in the woods yet until they had all the evidence they needed."Speak up!" Alpha Randall who had been waiting patiently was already beginning to lose his patience."Alpha..." Klara began, "There is something you should know."Alpha Randall's brows furrowed, 'isn't it obvious?' he smirked inwardly."On the night of Reyana's attempted escape, she saw a woman heading to the border..." Klara narrated the entire event of that night to the Alpha and his Gamma as they paid rapt attention."If this dagger is as poisonous as you said it is, why haven't we seen anyone with such an injury yet?" Kellan asked, finding it difficult to believe the whole story."We really can't tell for now," Klara replied.Alpha Randall and Reyana were both silent... Silent for different reasons.Alpha Randall's eyes never left Re
The rain had just subsided, leaving behind a cool, damp atmosphere that wrapped around Aldric like a shroud.He stared at the naked frame of the woman he loved... The woman who meant so much to him, and he had a whirlwind of emotions running through him."Reyana," his tone was husky with suppressed longing as his fingers curled into fists trying to hold himself from giving into the temptation of doing what she wanted him to do.He was excited to be the one to take her innocence, as she had already promised him, but he was also scared for their lives. If the Alpha found out about this, they'd both be dead.Reyana met his gaze, her eyes pleading and filled with a raw longing, "Just do it, Aldric," her voice broke the silence, her eyes pleading as she moved closer to him. "I don't want to regret not giving myself to you when I had the chance. I'd rather have my first time with you than with Randall.""Randall might want to take me to bed after my coronation... I'd be glad to know I gave
Alpha Randall's eyes shone a blinding shade of forest green and they both knew what it meant. He wasn't fully in control of himself. The most deathly side of Keir was partly in control and they both feared for their lives.They could feel the presence of some other wolves outside, but Alpha Randall obviously didn't want any other wolves to see the nakedness of his mate, hence his reason for barging in alone.Reyana scampered out of the bed, as she hurriedly picked up her dress from the floor with trembling hands.Aldric knelt face-down on the floor, knowing that he was doomed to death already. His heart ached for Reyana. He shouldn't have let this happen.The silence in the room was deafening, adding to the terror Reyana felt. She immediately fell to her knees with her head bowed to the ground as her gentle sobs filled the entire room."Put on your clothes, Reyana," He ordered her in his Alpha command as she immediately stood up and put on her clothes, losing her entire will to him.T
"Take my virginity and spare his life... I made him do it. Punish me instead, Alpha Randall," her words echoed in the depths of Randall's mind as he lay in his bed, waiting for Reyana to come out of the bathroom.He had lost his senses as soon as those words left her lips.Randall had immediately mind-linked Gwyneth to stop the punishment at once as soon as Reyana made her offer. He had also ordered that Aldric be taken to the pack's healer, Klara, for immediate treatment of his injuries.He had asked Reyana to use the bathroom. He wanted her to wash off every trace of Aldric from her body. It might seem wrong, but he didn't care. She was his mate and he'd do whatever he wanted with her, including taking her virginity even before the coronation as he earlier planned.It was so funny how those mere words from his so-called mate made him do things he ordinarily wouldn't have done.‘Punish me instead...’ He held those words at the forefront of his mind as he already planned out so many e
Note: This scene is explicit and contains some violence too. Feel free to skip if you aren't into such explicit contents. Randall's hand roamed over her chest and down to her hips. He kissed her like he'd never kissed anybody like that before. He felt a way he'd never felt before with anybody, not even Visha. "Your body is like a temple, Reyana... Allow me to worship it... Just for tonight," He said huskily, peering into her eyes, "Let yourself enjoy the moment... This is your first time," he said, more of a warning than a threat. She nodded timidly as she let him have his way. Besides, there was nothing else she could do. She lifted her tender hands and placed them on his back, making a small moan escape his lips, "Good girl..." He mumbled as he continued to assault her lips with his fervent kiss. "Let me feel how wet you are," Randall said in a guttural tone that made Reyana feel a burning sensation in her lower region. She gasped when she felt his fingers on her clit, rubbing
Reyana hurried over to Klara's chamber on her way out of the Alpha's room. Her heart felt so heavy and she needed someone to cry to. She needed a shoulder to cry on.Without bothering to announce her presence, Reyana pushed the door open, her eyes already brimming with unshed tears. When she lifted up her teary gaze, they fell on two figures in the dimly lit room - Klara and Aldric.Klara was tending to his wounds while he lay on his stomach, wincing in pain. Aldric was in severe pain. Reyana's heart constricted at the sight, her gaze fixed on Aldric's battered form."Goddess, no..." Her voice quivered, a fresh stream of tears tracing down her cheeks as she rushed toward Aldric, intending to offer him comfort but his voice halted her mid-stride."Stop, Reyana. Don't come close," His words were strained as he spoke without sparing her a glance.Sensing the need for privacy, Klara excused herself with a soft clearing of her throat, leaving the two alone in the heavy silence of the room.
"Vi... Visha?" Aldric stared at her wide-eyed as he struggled to make sense of the whole situation, "You are the mole? You were the woman Reyana saw in the woods? Why? Who..." His questions spilled out in a rush, each word tinged with a mix of anger and confusion."Hold your horses, Aldric," Visha interrupted him, her tone calm yet firm, betraying no hint of guilt or remorse."What did you mean by the words you just uttered?" Aldric's voice trembled slightly, his throat constricting with emotions he couldn't name."It all happened on the previous full moon, Aldric. I found out we were mates." She broke the news to him, letting the words sink in slowly as she watched out for his reaction."What? That isn't possible, Visha. You are more deadly than I thought. You think I'd fall for this?" Aldric's disbelief laced his words, his gaze hardening as he stared at her in disgust, letting out an amused chuckle.Visha's lips moved in a rhythmic chant, invoking ancient powers as her palm traced
"Reyana. Please. Don't go. You can go another time. Please," Randall had to bring down his ego and plead. He couldn't afford to lose her. He felt like if she ever left with Novak, he'd lose her forever.Seeing the look on Randall's face touched a part of her heart she never knew was still alive. Reyana thought all that was left in her heart for Randall was pure hate. But now she was wrong."I want to spend some time with my family. At least, you owe me that," Reyana said calmly."You will. But not just yet. I need you around, Reyana. The pack needs you. Please, don't go." Randall pleaded.She was conflicted. Randall was speaking to her heart."Novak. I'd send her over in a few days. But for now, I really do need her around," he said in a calmer tone, surprising everyone around, including Novak."Maya won't be happy with this. Besides, you brought us to this point. I've tried to see her for days, but you prevented it." Alpha Novak protested, but his anger was subsiding."You wouldn't b
Reyana drawled, her voice echoing in the confined space. "The Alpha's most precious jewel, reduced to this."'Visha quickly sat up; her eyes, which were once filled with arrogance and malice, went wide with shock. "Reyana? How?" She had expected that since Aldric hadn't had the audacity to kill her, then the master would have laid hands on her and killed her already."Funny question, I must say, Visha."Visha's lips curved into a bitter smile. "You look well, Reyana. Almost radiant."Reyana laughed, "Thank you. Being a prisoner of my mate has its perks." She said, her eyes slowly raking over the pathetic state of the woman who had made her life a living hell.Visha's face contorted into a mask of rage. "You dare mock me?""Why not? What would you do? Run to the Alpha and cry to him?" Reyana scoffed, "Only this time, the Alpha is slightly out of your reach.""What do you want? I had my peace before you showed up," Visha said, looking away in shame."Is there any peace for the wicked? R
"Alpha Randall isn't entirely to blame here," Reyana began, stepping forward to stand before everyone, "He never knew I was the fourth Necro key. He was blind and foolish. Selfish and ignorant. I also never knew what I was until it was already too late." She paused, letting it sink in before she continued."You relaxed, thinking everything was fine when you were meant to find a solution before the problem became such a concern." She added with a scoff. "I guess it's too late for you all now. Rashka can't be stopped anymore. He's gotten what he wants, and now he is coming for all those who betrayed him," she said and turned to look at Randall.Randall wondered what Rashka had told Reyana. She seemed to know so much but let out a little."What do we do to stop him now? He is a monster that needs to be stopped. According to the prophecy. And you are the only one who can stop him." Elder Tad asked."It is a little too late now, Elders. Rashka can't be stopped. Neither do I want to stop hi
Reyana lay crumpled on the bed, her sobs filling the chamber. The silky sheets wrapped around her naked body were covered in sweat and tears.Randall had taken her against her will. It was a sin to her. She no longer bore Randall's mark; therefore, she couldn't feel okay letting him touch her the way he used to.He lay beside her, feeling victorious, reveling in the thought of Rashka being in severe pain, knowing that his 'mate' just got fucked by another man.Reyana felt movement behind her. She knew it was Randall leaving the bed. She didn't make any effort to look in his direction."Prepare. Tomorrow night, that cursed mark will be taken off you. You belong to me. Not Rashka." Randall said in an icy tone as he put on his tunic."I will never be yours, you monster!" Reyana spat, bolting to a sitting position. "You think you can just seize your way into my life without as much as making a move for redemption? Are you even sorry about all you did?""Look, Reyana. I have been paying fo
"There are some people here to see you, Alpha," a guard reported to Alpha Randall while he was trying to cool off after the heated argument he had for the fifth time with Reyana since she arrived at the pack."Who are they?" He asked. The guard hesitated for a moment before replying."They said they are from the Green Oasis."Randall's gaze snapped in the direction of the guard, "What?" he sat up from his relaxed position."Yes, Alpha. They are from the Green Oasis. And they want to speak with you. They said it's urgent," he reported.Alpha Randall strode into his courtroom, his face set in a grim expression. Kellan and two other guards walked behind him, with Klara trailing behind."What the fuck are you doing here?" He demanded when he entered the courtroom.He saw three men and a woman standing, waiting patiently for him."Greetings, Alpha Randall. My name is Kaito. We come in peace." Kaito spoke with a small bow."Speak. What do you want within my pack?" Randall asked, ignoring th
"The dungeon? How? What did she do?" Reyana asked with furrowed brows. If anyone had ever told her that Randall would ever throw Visha into the dungeon, she'd never have believed it."Let's go inside. I'll tell you all about it," Randall said, attempting to lead her toward the fortress but she resisted."No. I don't care about you or Visha." She raved, turning around to leave but Randall's strong hand grabbed her arm, pulling her harshly."Stop this madness!" He yelled, lifting her off the floor onto his shoulder. "You will do as I say!" He warned, walking into the fortress."Let me go!" She struggled against his firm grip but it was all futile.*"Shota!" Odessa's worried voice rang with panic as she ran into Shota's chamber. "Reyana... She is gone," she announced, trying to catch her breath.Shota bolted upright, sleep instantly banished. "Gone? Where? How?" she demanded, her voice a rasp from disuse. Panic clawed at her throat."We don't know," Odessa stammered, her hand flying to
"No, Randall, you can't do that. I have to go. Rashka..." Reyana was trying to say when Randall cut her mid-sentence."This is about Rashka? You now choose him over me? Is that it?" Randall's tone bore hurt and anger at the same time.Reyana shot him a quick glare but maintained her composure. She didn't want to confront him in front of everyone.She couldn't bear to leave just yet. Not after she hadn't seen Rashka for days now. It'd kill her. No matter what happens, she is now his mate, and the bond she feels with him is stronger than whatever she feels for Randall at this point. She only feels empathy for Randall and his people right now. Nothing more."I now belong to another, Randall. You can't take me against my will. You have to let go! I only came to warn you of the impending danger," she said hastily when she saw that the barrier was almost closed.She tried to wriggle her wrist out of his firm grip, but he held her firmly. So firm that it hurt."Reyana," Alpha Novak finally sp
Mud caked her clothes. She looked weak and exhausted.Novak rushed toward her, but Randall let out a loud growl of possessiveness, hurrying to where she stood in shock at the sight before her.Randall reached Reyana first, scooping her into his arms with a tenderness that surprised everyone. Relief, raw and unadulterated, washed over him. Yet, shame painted the edges of his joy. Shame at how he had treated her all along because of Visha."Reyana, he breathed, his voice thick with a mix of emotions. "What happened? How did you..." he was at a loss for words as he enveloped her again in his strong arms.Reyana blinked, her gaze flitting across the assembled crowd. She was confused. What were they all doing there?There was Novak, standing beside her, and Maya, rushing forward with tears welling in her eyes.There was Klara, a relieved smile breaking through her worried face. And then there was Aldric, his head hung low, shame radiating from him like heat waves. "W-what are you all doin
Chantings rose, the witches' voices sounded in a powerful, ancient tongue. The leaves and branches writhed and twisted, forming a swirling light pattern resembling a celestial constellation.Just as the light reached its peak, and they were ready for the next phase of the spell, a sharp snap of a twig snapped through the tense atmosphere. All heads whipped around as the unmistakable sounds of pounding hooves grew steadily close to them.The witches continued with their chanting, not minding the disturbance that threatened them.Novak's hand instinctively went to the hilt of his sword, "Ready yourselves," he growled, his gaze scanning the dense foliage behind them, "we need to prepare for whatever is coming."Maya moved forward, too, her hand gripping the dagger strapped to her thigh.Suddenly, the trees parted, revealing a sight that brought a jolt of surprise to Novak.Alpha Randall rode at the forefront of a battalion of warriors.A tense silence descended upon them as they drew clo