Mirage's P.O.V I entered the dining room the next morning to find Julian being chased around the whole room by two little girls, about the same age as him, while everyone watched from the sides in amazement. I paused, raising my eyebrows in interest as I watched the scene unfold in front of my eyes. From across the room, I saw Freya and Sarah doubling over in laughter as Julian looked all but ready to burst into tears. "Someone mind telling me what's this about?" I whispered to no one in particular, as a crowd began to form around the three kids, everyone trying their best to hold back their laughter. "Julian's been chosen as Prince Charming in his annual middle school play," Derek Roland, one of Alex's old friends told me, chuckling as Julian neatly dodged one of the girls at the last moment. "And his two admirers are furious that none of them got to play Cinderella." "Really?" I chuckled. "Then what part
Mirage's P.O.V "I hope you didn't take our teasing to mind, did you?" Sarah asked me once she had sorted out the dress she was going to wear to the birthday party. "It was just mindless teasing. Don't mind us." "What exactly happened?" I asked them both. "No matter what…I just can't imagine Alex to be that kind of a man who would just go around sleeping with women…" I shook my head of the images my mind was trying to conjure up, especially of Alex and Cindy together…naked and in bed… "Did he and Cindy…?" "Not really," Sarah shook his head. "Cindy and two of her cheerleader best friends were sometimes linked with Alex, but he didn't start sleeping around until he was well into his twenties. It was mainly Derek who slept with all three cheerleaders and was damn proud of it." "Man-whore." Freya rolled her eyes at the mention of Derek and I got this feeling that the two of them did
Alex's P.O.V The birthday party was in full swing and the birthday boy, Jeremy's family, were already betting on who the boy was going to be mated to and how that prospect would affect their position in the pack hierarchy. So far there were three candidates and all three were very close to Jeremy one way or the other. But unaware of his parents and aunts betting games, the birthday boy was just out there, having the time of his life, blissfully unaware of the peer pressure that his innocent mate would be put under. "This kinda reminds me of you and Sarah," I told Cam as the three of us sat towards the outer edges of the room, enjoying our spiked drinks from afar. "And there are still people out there who try to find new ways to manipulate the mating bond." "Must I be reminded of that treacherous time as well?" Darcia commented with a sour expression. "To think that the two of you hid your relationship status so well, even your
Mirage's P.O.V I gasped as the sight unfolded in front of me. The entire rooftop had been decorated with fairy lights as well as candles and bouquets of red roses everywhere. And right at the centre of it all was a large table set for a bunch of people, with drinks and tons of food. But what really caught my attention was the gigantic cake right at the centre…not just any cake…a geode cake, with amethyst as the prime colour. And at the top of the cake were two purple candles with the numbers two and three side by side. "It's never too late to celebrate." Alex whispered in my ears, leading me towards the cake. My heart…dear god! Someone save me before my poor, poor heart exploded with joy! "H-how?" I whispered back, my voice hoarse; thick with emotions. "We planned it last minute, and the chef was more than happy to make an extra cake." Alex told me. "Although, he did warn us that the frosting might not have fully se
Mirage's P.O.V "Alex…" I whispered, feeling like I was almost out of breath. "Are you sure?" "I confirmed with Daisy and she has assured me that your vitals have been stable since you started wearing that bracelet and we trust you completely." He gave me as smile as he picked out the pin and set the box aside. "You can now be free of the bracelet." I looked at his wrist, where the same bracelet was blinking its green light. It would feel like a loss…if I took it off now…but wasn't this exactly what I had wanted ever since I came to my senses? To be able to be free? Swallowing my nervousness, I held out my hand and Alex took I carefully, slipping the pin into place right next to the blinking light. Nothing happened for a good second as I held my breath…and then the light turned red and a clicking noise was head before the bracelet parted down the middle, finally coming off of my hand. Alex took it carefully and placed
Alex's P.O.V "Alex!" Her moan echoed inside my mind, driving me wild with desire. But I held onto my sanity and pushed another slow inch inside her soft, damp flesh. Fuck! She was tight! And yet she squeezed my shaft in just the right manner as I pushed inside of her completely, burying myself to the hilt inside of her warm embrace. "Mirage!" I groaned out her name through gritted teeth, placing my forehead on her shoulders to collect myself as I saw stars. Fuck! This was just the beginning. I was barely inside of her…adjusting myself to the size of her womanhood. But if this is how it felt like to be just inside of her…then how was I going to survive the rest of it? I pulled back completely, almost to the tip, before pushing back inside her to the hilt. A groan escaped my lips as I wrapped my arms around her from behind, felt her entire body tremble. "Mirage?" Concern laced my voice as I stopped all movement. "Are
Mirage's P.O.V I woke up as the sunrays hit my eyes, causing me to squirm in my sleep. Instances from last night flashed in my mind and my eyes snapped open only for me to find that none of it had been a dream…but a very vivid reality. And now, I was practically lying on top of Alex, naked and vulnerable and incredibly sated and feeling like I belonged right here with him, forever. But it was already morning, and no matter how much I didn't want to, I had to get up and start my day and go to train with Freya, who was teaching me to gain more control over my powers. However cool that sounded, I was actually getting nowhere with my training, because the only time I had been able to use my powers had been to knock Freya out that one time and my powers hadn't resurfaced ever since. Even that stupid voice inside my head was gone. Sighing, I sat up in bed, the covers drawn to my chest as I watched Alex fast asleep beside me. He stirred when he felt me move, but
Julian's P.O.V Candice hadn't come to school today, and that was good. I didn't like how she was always clinging to me. I sighed as I started walking my way back to the packhouse. It was only a ten minute walk from school and I usually went in Candice's car. But today, I was glad that she didn't come to school and I get to walk alone. It has been a long time since I walked home alone…without having to listen to Candice's crazy stories. She kept telling everyone that I was her 'boyfriend' and all the other boys said they were jealous of me for having such a cute girlfriend. But I wasn't Candice's boyfriend…I really wasn't! How could I tell people that? And whenever I tried to…she would always start crying and screaming so loud that the teacher would have to scold her…or me. I didn't make her cry! Then why did I get scolded? She kept irritating me so much! She wasn't like Uncle Alex's mate, Mirage. She was so pretty and she was always nice to me. She also sc