I was sitting in the lesson, absent-minded. If Wade had noticed I wasn't paying any attention, he had not made the comment yet but I felt his eyes on me. The events of yesterday still played in my head and I had a strong desire to turn back the hands of time to prevent it from happening but that was impossible. There was nothing I could do to change what happened. Thorne said he had forgiven me but I didn't believe that either. His disposition was still cold and he had left way earlier than he usually did. "That will be all for today" Wade announced closing his large book and I did the same, fiddling with the edges. "Ava" Torren drew closer and I forced a smile on my face. "That smile is not fooling me," he said bluntly, crossing his arms over his chest. "What do you mean?" "That something is bothering you. You weren't even paying any attention today""I was" I lied and he scoffed. "Wade" "I'm going to step out" Wade quickly said, not wanting to be involved in the conversation
"What do you mean?" I ask as I try to pull my hand away from her hold but her grip is too tight. "The bracelet. Why do you love it?""It was a gift" I answered and successfully yanked my hand out of her hold."You bloody lying, thieving scum" she spat at me and I felt offended, rage building up time. "Don't call me names""So you can talk back now" She could call it talking back or whatever but I was defending myself. I wasn't going to stand quietly like a fool and have her accuse me of stealing. "Hand it over" She held out her hand, demanding u give her back the bracelet. "No," I said firmly. This was a gift from Agatha. She couldn't just come here and demand that I give it to her. She was trying to oppress me and I wasn't going to allow her to do it. "No?" She scoffed. "You don't want to do this with me, Ava. Hand that bracelet over right fucking now" she yelled louder but her voice didn't deter me. She could scream at the top of her lungs and I wouldn't be moved at this point
He didn't come to bed that night. I knew because his own side of the bed was cold and untouched. It left a sour feeling in my stomach and did nothing for my mood. I tried to pay attention in class so Wade wouldn't have to go back on what he had already thought. I couldn't allow personal issues to interfere with his duties. Nyla dropped by and tried to cheer me up along with Torren but I couldn't even smile. My mood only got worse in the days that followed and Thorne didn't show up in our bedroom. I didn't see him around, both at dinner or accidentally run into him in the hallway. I knew he was around but it seemed like he had vanished into thin air. "Hey," Torren snapped his fingers in my face. "You've been in your head for a while now. Are you okay?" he asked with a frown and I nodded, as usual trying to smile like everything was okay. "You haven't made any improvement in days," he said and I heard a grunt of approval coming from the other end of the room where Wade was. "I'm rea
That night, he came to bed. I didn't know when he came or left but being bombarded with the scent on the sheets as soon as I woke up, let me know that and his side was rumpled. I don't know what compelled me but I leaned over and took a large whiff of his scent through my nose. I didn't realize how much I had missed waking up to the bed surrounded by his scent. The door creaked open and I slowly lay down properly so whoever it was wouldn't know that I was inhaling his scent. "Eiza," I said over excitedly and she just stared at me with a confused face. "Are you okay?" "Sure? Why not""I don't know. You were hunched over just now and you're smiling zealously""Shouldn't I smile?" I queried her. "Of course" She disappeared into the bathroom and called me when the bath was ready. I did my morning routine with Eiza and then I stepped out, heading to the tutoring room and doing some reading while waiting for Nyla. I was also considering an outdoor walk but I didn't have the energy and t
I didn't know when I slept off but when I opened my eyes, it was morning and I was having a terrible headache from all the crying I was doing the night before. I rolled onto my back, staring up at the ceiling, still feeling terrible about how last night had played out. I had my doubts but I still had high hopes that it would work. I had been greatly disappointed to the point of tears. The door opened and I sat up. Eiza entered with a bright smile. I scowled at her."Good morning" she chaped loudly. "What has you in such a happy mood" I questioned sourly but it did not dampen her mood. "Had a good night. You?" My stomach chose that moment to rumble loudly and she stared up at me."You didn't get anything to eat last night" as if I didn't remember clearly. "I'll get some food for you" I nodded. "Make it something light" She nodded and left the room while I went into the bathroom for a shower and other things. As soon as I was done, I came out and changed into a simple dress for my c
I already expected trouble at her appearance. It was typical for her to cause commotion wherever she appeared or saw me rather. It wasn't coincidental that she appeared here just that I was about to start cooking. She heard that I was cooking here every night, probably noticing my absence and that of her brother at the dining table during dinner. She didn't like the answer she got so she was here to cause problem.I turned away from her, determined to ignore her. If I didn't pay her any attention, she would probably get fed up and leave me alone. It was not like I thought. The kitchen had fallen in silence and only footsteps could be heard as she walked towards me. I continued chopping the vegetables, not saying a word to her. She walked around me, looking at what I was preparing."Who is in charge here?" She called and the lady quickly ran to her."Do you not know your job well?" She asked in a frightening voice."I...I do""Then why is there an intruder, cooking in the kitchen. T
I let him kiss me deeply. His tongue explored every corner of my mouth and I held onto his arms, pushing myself impossibly closer to him. Only his touch could quench the raging desire inside me.We pulled apart only for him to take off the towel and carry me to the bed. He sat first, pulling me between his legs and running his large hands all over my body. I moaned and leaned in closer, wanting more of his touch. Like he could read my mind, He pulled me to him and I tumbled to the bed on top of him. His arms held me close as his hands roamed over my back and began to massage my ass. He placed both hands on my hips and held me tight against his groin. His hard cock pressed against my pussy and I could feel his warmth on my body. A needy moan escaped my lips as he claimed my mouth with his own. Our tongues moved together battling for dominance, while I knew it was useless, I loved the rush of desire it sent through my body. Slowly he started at my neck, leaving a trail of kisses as h
ALPHA THORNE's POVIt was way passed dinner time and I remembered she had not gotten anything to eat. She was sprawled out in the center of the bed, her immaculate skin drawing my attention. Her hairs piled like a curtain fall over the pillows as she slept peacefully oblivious to the world and what could be happening around her. If I stared any longer I would want her again and she was so exhausted for my desires at the moment. I was surprised at the intensity of my desires towards her despite my anger and disgust at the lies she told and the attitude she was displaying since I mated her. None of that could quench the burning desire. Each time I saw her, I wanted her. I had to physically restrain myself and calm down before acting erratic.Today when I held her against me in that towel that barely covered anything, I was lost. I couldn't even stop the reaction . And when I kissed her soft lips and she responded, I knew I was a goner. I couldn't hold back and let everything unleash
When I finally got to the room and took a shower, I felt better and I sat on the bed. The door opened and Eiza came in, she had a smile on her face. "Good morning Ava. How are you doing today?""I'm fine Eiza. You look so happy this morning, care to share""I don't know the reason for my happiness. Maybe I just woke up on the right side of the bed""Are you sure or you don't want to tell me""You know I can't hide anything from you and if there was anything I would have told you the moment I entered here. Did you go for training today?""Yes, I did. I just arrived here before you came in""How did it go?""It went well" She clicked her hand like she just remembered something. "That reminds me, I saw Torren the other day. The day you went out with the alpha and he wasn't looking happy. I tried to ask him what was wrong and he was hesitant at first but then he spilled. He was very sad. Have you heard anything from him?""Yeah. Not too long ago in fact. I met him after training today.
"What?" I was shocked by his utterance. He was going to leave here? Why?"That's a rash decision Torren. Why do you want to leave? Where will you go to?"He shrugged. "I don't know but I'm going to leave here and I'll never return. Maybe Matthew would finally know my worth when I'm gone from here" he said bitterly and I didn't think that was a good idea."Don't go Torren. Will you leave everything behind just to prove a point?""Yes. Didn't you want to go far away just so Thorne could realize his mistake?""I didn't want to leave because I liked him, I wanted to leave because of the way I was treated. You of all people should know that. I regretted mating with him because I rushed into everything thinking he liked me. And look how it turned out in the end. It was never a good idea. Running away from it is never a good idea""Hut really, How is it any different from my own? If he doesn't come after me then I can move on. But staying here, grasping at straws and hoping he'll change" "
The next day when I woke up, Thorne wasn't by my side. I wondered where he could have gone or if he was in the bathroom. What if he regretted what happened last night?‘Why would he?’ My wolf asked annoyed.‘Again with your insecurities’ she huffed but I ignored her. 'No, I won't think about it. It was a mistake' I said to myself. 'It's too early this. The day just started' my wolf said and shut me out. 'I was talking to myself. Not you' I spoke but she was already gone. I removed the covers and stood up from the bed, I went into the bathroom to freshen up for the day. I was going to read some books to keep myself busy after my training session later. I went to take a shower and I couldn't help but remember last night and how Thorne held me. No matter how hard I tried not to remember it was just in my head. 'That's because you can't take him off your head' And she was back again. 'Stop it, I don't need your input right now. You always have a way of putting things into my head'
"W-What..." I stuttered, a bit alarmed by his sudden entrance but also self-aware because I was exposed to his gaze."I-I... had...." He stuttered, also unfocused as he gazed at me, coming closer and closer. I stood at the sad spot, my eyes following him as he drew nearer. The moonlight shining on him was intoxicating to look at. His body and huge frame were like a work of art as I gazed at him. When he was close enough, he wrapped his arms around my naked body and kissed my shoulder softly."You look so beautiful" I purred in his touch, pushing my body against his. My nipples had hardened into pebbles and brushed against the rough material of his shirt. "I've seen so many beautiful things in my life. Paintings... Even The view outside is breathtaking." He whispered reaching his hands up to touch mine."But not even the greatest painter in the world couldn't capture the breathtaking beauty of you standing in front of me right now." He whispered with a second kiss on my neck.My e
"Sorry," I apologized again, just for the sake of peace because with the look brimming in her eyes, she was out for trouble and I wasn't in the mood to engage her. "What exactly are you sorry for?" She snapped and I pressed my fingers against my forehead. She really was going to take the long road. "Diedre... this isn't....""I really want to know what you're fucking sorry about. Bumping into me and breaking with what I'm holding or you're sorry for not seeing. Are you blind?" She raged angrily."I just said I was sorry Diedre. You don't have to be rude about it" I raised my voice equally even though I regretted right after for engaging her. "Would the sorry pay for what I was holding, it's very expensive. Not like you can tell the worth of anything with how measly you are"I pinched my lips tightly together, trying to stop myself from exploding. ‘She’s not worth it’ I repeated to myself.“Do you even have the money to buy it or do you just go and steal my brother's diamonds like
Days passed after the incident with Henry and Thorne had contacted the other alphas, they were going to track down the others so they could stop the trafficking of young boys and bring all those who were involved in the disgusting trade to book, serving as a déterrant to others who would think not starting or engaging in something as horrendous as that against small children. I couldn’t believe what they had done all these years, the lives they had ruined. Children were taken away from their families and forced into the harshness of that business. I was alone in the room and I was bored, I walked to the window and looked out. Today looked dull and I was thinking of something I could do to keep myself busy. Eiza had only dropped by earlier in the morning but I was still sleepy so I asked her to let me be. I had yet to see her since that time. Torren would be occupied too. I huffed as I moved away from the window.Since I woke up extra late today, I haven’t done my morning routine and
ALPHA THORNE'S POVAfter speaking with Ava, and she fell asleep in my arms, I left the room. It was hard to convince Ava that I was fine even with the cut, I saw how worried she was but I needed to speak with Mathew. I needed him to clarify some things. I wanted to be done quickly and get back to Ava before she realized that I was gone. And again, despite the situation, I just wanted to go back to holding her in my arms. It’s been a long time since I got to hold her like that and be surrounded by her addictive scent. It wasn’t fun to throw that moment away for crisis. When I arrived at the front of my office, Busta was waiting.“Henry is in the dungeon. Is there anything you’d like us to do until you’re ready to see him?”“Have him bound and watched at all times. I don’t want him slinking out of our sight. He could be the key to cracking the trafficking case once and for all”“Of course alpha. Do you need any other thing? You were injured”“I’m fine. Get me Mathew immediately. We nee
“Are you okay?” I asked, my voice full of concern as I checked Thorne. He held onto the place where he had been stabbed, an annoyed look on his face.“I’m fine” he tried to smile but it did nothing to reassure me. The guards had grabbed a struggling Henry and dragged him away. “Are you fine?” Mathew tried to come close but he held up his hands stopping him. Diedre was crying loudly and I felt pity for her. She had just learned in the most cruel way how her mother had passed.“Let’s go” I tugged him gently and he let me take him away. I led him to his bedroom and sat him on the bed. The healer was called and the stab wound was attended to. He was in slight pain before the healer arrived and after the wound was treated he no longer felt pain, but he looked pale and I was relieved it wasn't something serious. I had been very scared when he was stabbed and I thought something was going to happen to him. I was supposed to be the one lying on the bed with the wound but he came just at the
Thorne came to me after I was dressed.“You look exquisite” he complimented as he kissed the side of my cheeks. “Let’s go” he offered his hands and I took it. We arrived at the large double doors and it was opened wide by the guards who stood at the entrance. We entered the dining and it was only Diedre who was seated, she looked shocked to see Thorne and I coming in together and holding hands. Thorne pulled out my chair for me to sit down and I sat before he took his own chair. "Good evening brother" Diedre greeted Thorne but he only acknowledged the greeting with a nod. I wasn't expecting her to greet me so I just kept quiet. But I felt her flare on me. The bitterness from her was reeking. One could perceive it from a thousand miles away. The servants started dishing the food at Thorne’s order. The others had not yet arrived. I wondered who the special guest was and why the person had not yet arrived. I wanted to ask Thorne about it but I decided to keep it to myself. If he de