Marcus POV… I sat quietly, my focus locked on Cassandra as she ascended the stage to receive her certificate and award. She looked absolutely stunning, and I couldn't tear my gaze away. When it was my turn to step up and deliver my speech as the owner of the college, I hoped to seize her attention, but I quickly noticed she was engrossed in conversation with a friend. I had made the decision to publicly acknowledge our relationship now that she had graduated. However, I wanted to gather some insights before moving forward. So, I instructed a student to fetch Cassandra. I waited with anticipation, but it felt like an eternity. Finally, the student returned, relaying exactly what Cassandra had said I fought to reign in my rage as I made my way to find her, ready to hold her accountable for ignoring my call; that would happen when we got home. As I exited the college building, I spotted Cassandra heading towards a vehicle. I reached for my phone to call Damien but stopped when I
**Marcus POV**Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, yet here I stood, a mere shadow of my former self. Denial was a comforting cloak, but it all shattered the moment Cassandra's body was laid to rest. The weight of grief crushed me, and I couldn't escape the relentless blame that swirled within. If only I had been more patient, if only I had let her go when she pleaded for freedom—none of this tragedy would have unfolded. I pressed my eyes shut, leaning against the couch, the only solace I found in the depths of a whiskey bottle.“Alpha Marcus, your attention is needed…”I cut Damien off before he could finish his statement, waving him away. “I don’t want to hear a word,” I declared firmly, taking a sip from my glass of whiskey.Damien looked at my disheveled state and shook his head, a hint of pity in his eyes. “I thought this might hold the information you’ve been searching for,” he said, tossing a brown envelope onto the table. I glanced at it but quickly dismissed it; al
5 YEARS LATER….Cassandra POV “Congratulations, Cassandra, on your promotion. From the moment you stepped into this company, I knew you had the potential to excel,” Mr. Stephen stated confidently as he extended his hand. I met his gaze with a firm smile, shaking his hand with assurance. “Thank you. I am dedicated to ensuring I deliver results,” I replied firmly, turning to walk away. I had earned the role of Managing Director through relentless hard work and commitment—this promotion was a testament to my efforts. I could hardly contain my happiness; it was time to celebrate my achievements. Just then, my phone buzzed, and glancing at the caller ID brought a smile to my face. I quickly picked up the phone.“Hey, honey!” Derek's voice resonated from the other end of the phone, and I felt a warm blush rise to my cheeks.“Guess what, Derek?” I declared confidently. “You know, I’m not great at guessing, but why don’t you tell me everything tonight when I get back from my trip?”
Cassandra POV As I settled into bed, I could not keep all thoughts of Marcus out of my mind. I squeezed my eyes shut to lure myself to sleep, but I could still feel his soft lips on my aroused clit from the moments we spent together five years ago, I could feel him suckling and teasing it with his tongue.Fuck....! I squeezed my thighs together, rubbing them against the warm wetness of my cunt. I was dangerously close to fucking myself from thoughts of Marcus My skin warmed with hot desire, and my body trembled. Slowly, I lifted my hand, brushing its back against my nipples.Damn, they were so hard!I slid my hand slowly underneath my silk nightdress, and grabbed my breast. My body jerked in reaction, and I let myself float in my head for a moment. I started to outline my nipple, teasing at it. I played with it by moving my finger back and forth, enjoying the burning sensation that movement sent through my body.Letting out a soft moan, I trailed my hand up and down my left nipple,
**Marcus POV** My thoughts lingered on the past events, and a smirk curled on my lips as I stared blankly into space. “She pulled a fast one on me,” I muttered. If anyone had told me that Cassandra would resort to such tactics to escape my grasp, I would have scoffed at the idea. After unearthing the casket five years ago and discovering it was empty, the truth hit me hard: Cassandra and Lauren had successfully fooled me. It was evident that Cassandra faked her death to break free from me. I can’t shake the regret over my actions—I forced her into signing a contract and held her against her will after it expired. Had I not made those mistakes, I doubt she would have taken such a drastic step to escape. “Alpha Marcus, we have new information,” Damien said, striding into my room with urgency. “What is it, Damien?” I replied, my eyes fixed on the chair handle as I drummed my fingers against it. “Bernard has formed an ally from the rogue wolves,” he stated. I paused for a mome
Cassandra POV The sound of water cascading down the tiled walls filled the small, steamy bathroom. As Marcus and I stood close, our bodies moist with water and anticipation. Out of nowhere, my breath hitched, my mouth forming words that were nothing more than soft, breathless moans. My sound sent a fresh wave of arousal through Marcus, his desire for me growing even more intense.I was right in front of him, my eyes locked on his, filled with both desire and mischief. Marcus couldn’t tear his gaze away from me. The tension between us was thick and electrifying. When I gave him a playful shove, it was just strong enough to send him sitting down on the closed toilet seat. The cool porcelain under him felt strange with the heat that pulsed between us.A sly smile curved on my lips as I took in the sight of him—Marcus, the powerful man who usually commanded the room, now at my mercy. I leaned down, pressing a teasing kiss to his lips before straightening up, My wet skin glistening under
**Marcus POV**I couldn't wrap my head around what I just heard. Beta Jacob's daughter was Cassandra—the same man I was accused of killing? “This can't be possible!” I exclaimed, tossing the picture aside and standing up from the couch, pacing back and forth, rage boiling within me.“It is the truth. Cassandra is his flesh and blood; her father was mated to a human,” Fernando stated, backing up his claims with more pictures.“What about his mate in Fangfire pack? Are you suggesting Lilith's mother was never Beta Jacob's mate? This is getting more complicated by the second, and I refuse to stand here confused!” I insisted, running my fingers through my long black hair in frustration.“There's no reason for confusion, Alpha Marcus. The truth is undeniable and right in front of us. If you choose to ignore it, that's on you. But the truth remains unchanged,” Fernando stated firmly, taking a sip of the water in front of him.I clenched my eyes shut for a moment, inhaled deeply, then opened
Cassandra POV I leaned back in my chair, my mind racing with thoughts. It had been a few months since my encounter with Marcus at the club, and I was certain I had seen him. There was no room for doubt. I unconsciously drummed my pen on the table, taking a deep breath to focus. Suddenly, I heard Eric's voice cutting through my thoughts. “Miss Cassandra Lewis, are you here with us?” I quickly scanned the room, a moment of silence hanging in the air as I gathered my composure. I cleared my throat and fixed my gaze on Eric. “Yes, I’m here,” I muttered.“I believe we should adjourn this meeting.” I felt a ripple of whispers among the attendees, their astonished expressions only fueling my frustration to speak forward."Miss Cassandra, we’ve dedicated significant time to this presentation; can you please just give us a chance to present our ideas?” Eric ventured, irritation flaring within me at his words. I slammed my hand on the table with authority. “Eric, do remind me
Lilith’s POVI had already given up, even when I knew I didn't want to die in such a weak way, but right now, I was truly weak, so I stopped fighting and allowed my eyes to close, waiting for my last breath. Just then I heard a sneer from him as Bernard let go. I felt an immediate rush of air in my lungs as I collapsed onto the floor with an effort to control the amount of air my lungs were taking in. I gasped loudly.My hand instinctively moved to my throat which burned as I rubbed against it to ease my pain.Fucking bastard. He really almost killed me.The gasps turned to cough violently, and I was barely able to lift my head as his boots stepped closer. "You are lucky I want you alive," he said coldly, crouching to my level."If not, you would be nothing but food for my pets by now and a distant memory to all the maids that hate you, I am sure you know the drill." My teeth clenched, swallowing the bitter mix of rage and humiliation; that wasn't enough, so I closed my eyes."Y
Lilith’s POVThe pain I felt wasn't from the dagger, it was from the fact that I lost to a human.I let a weak human escape under my grasp; what on earth was I thinking? How did she win? Why isn't she dead? Luck seems to be on her side every freaking time.I rolled my eyes as the maid dabbed at my wound with a damp cloth, biting back the urge to snatch the rag from her and joyfully strangle her with it to ease my frustration from what happened tonight. The moron was taking forever, acting like leaving seconds in between the dabbing intervals would spare me the sting."Are you completely useless or is this just an act?" I snapped, my patience hanging by a thread. The girl flinched, her hands trembling as she pressed the cloth a little harder. "I … I am sorry, my lady. I just…” "Just what?" I hissed, shoving her hands away. "Do you think I need your pathetic pity? If you can't even handle cleaning a wound, then get out." "N…no, I can do it, my lady," she stammered, quickly reachi
Cassandra's POV I dare not look back to see if she was behind because I knew if she was, she only needed seconds to catch up to me so I ran like my life depended on it because it did.My knee hurt badly, I could barely breathe, my entire existence was in panic, and I thought….Marcus was right. This was not the human world; there was no 911 here; it was a jungle for the fittest and those who were ready to survive.So if I wanted to survive here, I needed to be careful. I needed to be smart. I can’t trust anyone except the one I am running to.I need to get to him, he is the only one that can keep me safe right now.I almost slipped as my body slammed his door, ignoring the pain that came with it, I banged on the door with my trembling fist.The door flew open faster than I expected, revealing Marcus bare-chested, his sharp gaze immediately scanning me. His jaw tightened when he took in my state making his eyes widen with panic. “Cassandra,” his voice was a low growl. “What happe
Cassandra’s POVI sat alone in my room, looking around, it felt like I was in an ancient movie, like a dream.The moon was exceptionally bright, I was starting to adapt to the air but was quite unsure about the aesthetics of the room. I would have to move some things if this would be my room in the long run.Letting out a relieved breath, I fell on the bed with an odd sense of peace, like I belonged here, like this place, despite its dangers, was home. It was strange, I should be terrified. I was separated from Marcus, my only ally in a kingdom of people with strong jaws and claws and yet something about this place pulled at me, whispering to me in a way I couldn’t understand. While I was still basking in the peace I felt, a sharp knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. I turned, frowning as the door creaked open. A young maid stepped inside, her head bowed respectfully. A tray with a single goblet of wine was in her hands, making me wonder what she was up to as I eye
Bernard’s POVMy mind was a storm of rage, anxiety, and uneasiness as I paced back and forth in my chamber, thinking of my next step, thinking of what I did wrong, thinking of what could be going through the elder's mind, waiting for Lilith to be brought before me.I gulped another goblet of wine as I replayed the scene from the courtroom.My fist banged on the table with my nails digging deep into my palms.Marcus. That bastard. How dare he? What nerve does he have to come before me and ruin everything I have worked for these past years? How dare he challenge me? He can't, and I wouldn't allow him to ruin the world I have built.The thought of losing everything began to show a scene of how I could be banished, how I could have spit and stones thrown at me. I swept a goblet off the table in frustration, shattering it against the wall and watching the wine splash like blood, marking the walls to drown out the infuriating thoughts that were clouding my mind.Just then, the door burs
Marcus' POV“I suggest you go back to where you are coming from, brother; you are not welcome here,” Bernard said, still trying to recover from the chokehold.“That was a smart suggestion, but No, I am here to take back my rightful place in this kingdom, and I didn't come empty-handed,” I smirked, playing joyfully on my lips. “I have evidence that you, the Almighty and most worthy Alpha, killed Beta Jacob.” The courtroom was silent for a second, and then laughter came from all sides of the room except Bernard's; his face was stunned, but he quickly masked it, and it was just a cold, emotionless face.As seconds passed, the laughter became louder, with insulting comments here and there cutting through my pride.I wanted to tear off their jaws so badly and hang them outside to remind people who I am.I was the most feared, respected werewolf in this kingdom. Every word that left my mouth had been law, but now they seem to have forgotten, and I will make sure to remind them soon enough
Marcus’ POVAt the moment I wouldn't call it my home until I clear out all the pests and cobwebs hanging around.The doors to the mansion opened and we stepped in, Cassandra's hand locked in tighter into my arms.“You didn't stay here alone did you?” She said in whispers“They can hear you if they want to, even when you whisper, so anything that comes out of your mouth should be something you don't mind other people hearing.”“Okay, or I could use it to my advantage too.”“Perfect, I knew my girl was the smart one.”“So, who are we here to see?”“I am here to announce my arrival. The mansion houses the throne, and the throne is where I belong.” I explained with my confidence increasing with each word and step.I was expecting the guards to stop me, but they didn't seem well-fed for the job, so they could only leave their jaw hanging as they watched me make my way to the courtroom.We were just five steps away from the courtroom when two guards appeared in front of us,Their bodies wer
Marcus’ POVI stared at her beautiful innocent face once again. I wouldn't deny the part of me that was glad she was coming, but the other part that was just too scared of what might happen to her was more overwhelming.My gaze turned back to the road, the building and bushes we were leaving behind; the closer we got to the border, the more unstable I tended to be. It felt like there was a new opening somewhere in my heart tearing itself apart.This was one of the things I was more scared about: how unstable I could become when I set it into my world again. I had left it all behind for centuries, thinking I had healed, but I merely covered it up with new memories, and now the memories are shedding off.“How long will this journey be?” Cassandra's excited tone cut off my train of thought.“We will get there soon, you won't even know it before we get there.”“Really, what is it like there? Is it just like the human world but with a little more…..”“Barbarism.” I helped her with the wor
Cassandra’s POVI was still wrapped in the blanket, overpowered by Marcus's sexy, strong smell lingering on the fabric.God, it was quite a night, a night I don't mind having continuously.The smile on my face is priceless, I am sure I had the smile on even when I was sleeping.And he thought I would let him go that easily, considering how good he makes me feel. I stretched lazily, hoping to land on his chest, until my fingers reached out and met nothing but empty space. My eyes snapped open and I found him in front of his dresser buttoning up his shirt with so much seriousness.“Where are you going this early?” I asked with a sweet sly smile and a curved hips.“I need to leave early, my love.” He answered, avoiding my gaze.“Yeah, leave to where ?” My tone started to become serious.“ Well I told you I needed to take back what is rightfully mine, so yeah I am going back to the wolf world.” “What?” I scoffed as I climbed out of bed, “We just made up, we just got back together, we s