ScarlettI shook my head and stretched my hands. 'Absolutely not! 'Astra didn't even spare me a glance, she busied herself with mixing some liquid in a glass bowl. 'It is tradition Scarlett. ''Are you kidding me right now? What sort of tradition requires a grown woman to be bathed by strangers? ' My voice sounded rigid, like it was being forced out. I cleared my throat, soothing it with a gulp of saliva.'It is an honour for the chosen women to prep you, to pamper you for the mating ceremony. ' Astra dismissed in a flat tone, covering the bowl with the sweet scented mixture of what seemed like herbs.'But I can wash myself, I won't allow this! ' I stubbornly insisted, exiting the bathroom with my head held high. Astra was quick to follow in a chuckle, directing me towards the balcony.'The previous alpha mates of this pack went through the same process. A mating ceremony is the most vital celebration in this pack. It births a new mother for the pack, a shoulder to lean on for the al
Alpha JaxonI bolted through the thick tall ancient trees, jumping over the roots with ease. Tendrils of desolation crawled inside, grasping my mind and heart. The cavity grew with every step, overpowering the rage my father had since awakened. My wolf wanted out, whining and calling out for our mate. I wanted nothing else but to run over to my house where Astra, Winnie and Grace were helping her get ready.Small animals scampered away, sensing the presence of a predator in their midst. Images of my petite Scarlett flashed before my eyes, making me almost lose my footing. My feet slid on the wet foliage covering the forest floor, coming to an abrupt stop.'Let me out. ' My wolf demanded, bumping on my consciousness.'You know you have to wait until she's ready. ' I snapped, bending over with my hands firmly placed over my thighs. The more we bickered the more I yearned for Scarlett. It could have been the full moon intensifying my feelings, or the fact that I was an alpha. The sun was
ScarlettBefore the words could sink in, Astra undid whatever she had done to the surrounding crowd. They resumed chattering as if they hadn't been frozen in time. I swallowed saliva, trying to get rid of the lump that had formed in my throat. My thoughts were jumbled, stirring endless questions. Sensing my discomfort, Jaxon squeezed my right hand. He looked at me as if I was the most precious thing in his life.He was unfazed by Astra's information, the hunger in his eyes though was clearly displayed. I stared at him, taking in every single feature on his well sculpted face. He was everything any she wolf would die for, starting from his thick dark eyebrows and a sharp jawline. He licked his plump lips invitingly, slowly swiping his tongue over the lower one.I wanted to tiptoe, snake my arms around his neck and pull him down to me. My wolf agreed, swishing her tail, pushing me to just that. Every single sense was heightened as the full moon rose above the earth each minute that went
Scarlett'Aaanh...Jaxon! ' The head of his cock bumped on my clit as he snapped his hips forward. With my back on the soft mattress, under the moonlight, the alpha situated himself between my legs, holding his burning gaze with mine. My upper teeth sank on my lower lip when he expertly rolled his hips yet again, pleasure coursing through me like wild fire.'You smell so good, divine. ' He drawled out the words, dipping his nose on the side of my neck. The warmth of his breath fanned the skin, raising Goosebumps along the area. My back ached when he latched his warm mouth on my skin, sucking hungrily. I lifted my hips up, attempting to add more friction between us. The rest of the people faded, mind body and soul focusing on our man.'Please don't stop. ' I pitifully begged when he kneeled down, putting a distance between us.'Ssssshhh love, soon baby. ' He purred, guiding two fingers in my eagerly waiting mouth. I sucked hungrily, bobbing my head up and down. My eyes snapped down to h
ScarlettThe itch inside of me wasn't going away, in fact it increased, blinding me from noticing the onlookers. With my arms on around Jaxon's neck and his under my ass, we stumbled into the cabin, the moon and the bond pulling us together in every sense. He lowered me swiftly on the bed that was specifically prepared for our mating. He pulled me to the edge of the raised bed in a blur and stood on the floor, his riveting features illuminated by the moon. A cold breeze passed through the open window but it did nothing to put out the heat that my body was submerged in. In fact, it only carried with it the arousals of the rest of the people outside.'I wish you were seeing yourself right now. ' His voice was husky, it sent heated shivers down my back, my ass and finally settled between my legs.'Why? ' I raised my eyebrow, moving my hands across my boobs invitingly. I just wanted him inside of me, with his mouth sucking on my buds in turns. I needed to feel my pussy swallowing his thro
JaxonAstra disappeared just as fast as she had appeared, leaving a intense silence in the cabin. I wanted to turn and look at Scar, but my feet remained rooted on the ground. My cock was still extremely hard and hungry. My balls were heavy and on the verge of explosion even though it wouldn't happen. What does she think of me now?I thought, choosing to hang my head instead of banging it in the wooden wall. My muscles became rigid when the bed creaked, her light footsteps sounding as she approached me. I ground my teeth together, cursing my cock for not letting out my essence in time. I looked between my legs, my manhood jutting out, needy. How could I come to terms with the fact that I had no choice but to be marked?Men were the only ones who did the marking as per our laws and traditions. It was unheard of for a she wolf to do the marking. It showed that the male was weak, he didn't deserve to even sit amongst other men. How would my pack look at me? A spineless alpha who was pinn
ScarlettI didn't know where my wolf was headed, running at full speed in the woods. She whimpered in the dark, her heart heavy just like mine. Our mate had drilled a hole in our hearts the words he had uttered back at the cabin speared across my chest. I could feel her pain, and confusion and so could I feel the anger my other side possessed.I had shifted into my wolf the moment something wicked had gripped my senses. I couldn't let my warlock side take over, I was still unstable and unaware of what my powers could do under stress. Jaxon's accusations still sounded loudly in my mind. After all we had shared, the connection I had felt when his fangs sank into me. The man had practically thrown all of that out of the door just because he couldn't stand me marking him.My wolf came to a clearing, stopping to catch a breath as she observed a one storey house at the very end. There was no sign of anyone in there, but something pulled us towards it. A safety that was indescribable began t
Alpha JaxonI shivered under Scarlett's twinkling emerald eyes as they roamed over my body. Her pupils dilated as she drunk in my features. My cock stirred, images of her screaming my name invading my mind. Thoughts about what I was supposed to do vanished as blood rushed and started filling my manhood.With one flutter of her eyelashes, the hunger was gone and in return her eyes turned darker and squinted. It was as if I had imagined the desire.'Uh oh! ' Astra giggled. She must have seen Scar's sudden expression change. A low growl sounded from my mate as she turned to look at Astra, then at me. Her eyes once again roamed over my naked body and I didn't have to be a genius to know she didn't like me nude in front of Astra.'Cover up. ' She gritted her teeth, turning away from me with the ring still between her fingers. She sounded so good with jealousy and possessiveness dripping like venom in her low voice. My half hard dick jumped completely to life, jutting at her. My wolf and I
Third POVTwo Years LaterDraven and Melody heaved consecutive sighs of relief after their twins finally fell asleep. They had tried everything for hours to get Astra Mae Fox and her brother Knox to sleep, including massage, swaying, and singing lullabies. Only when they contacted Scarlett did they get a complete guide, which worked within minutes. Now they had to tiptoe around and make little to no noise, so the twins couldn't wake up."Stubborn babies." Draven whined in a low voice, sleeping on his back on their bed, eyes tightly closed."I almost cried." Melody confessed, making Draven chuckle lightly, before he got a slap on his arm."Lower your voice. If you wake them up, I swear I will run out of this house and leave you alone with them." Melody sternly stated in a low voice, glaring at Draven as she lied beside him."I didn't think putting a baby to sleep would be so haard." Draven exaggerated the word 'hard' making Melody roll her eyes even though she knew so well what he was
Melody Reese"Mmh." Draven swallowed my low moan in the kiss, deepening it and making my heart beat fiercely. His lips were salty sweet, moving against my cold ones, warming them as the intensity increased. It felt like days since we had a true slow kiss without any worry of lurking enemies or evil plans being plotted against us. His fingers combed through my hair, his touch completely pulling me into a pool of desire."Goddess, you taste so good." He rasped against my lips when he pulled away, his eyes roaming over my face."And you look so inviting right now." He added in an evident rasp, using his other hand to swipe a thumb gently over my lower lip. I was at a loss for words, just drinking in his riveting features and wanting more of him."I would have loved to fuck you right here right now, but..." He trailed off."But?" I raised an eyebrow, almost challengingly, as I shifted on the hospital bed."We are in the infirmary, in one of the check-up rooms." He clarified, looking aroun
Draven FoxI couldn't count how many handshakes and condolences I received from my pack members after the ceremony. My mother had whisked Melody away the moment it was all over, leaving me to interact on their behalf, citing that stress wasn't good for Melody. There was still a part of me that didn't want to accept that nana was gone and that it could have been prevented. Had I listened to Melody from the start about not trusting Jones with Mercy, Astra would still be alive."You cannot blame yourself when fate happens." My father's voice invaded my mind, snapping me back to reality. It looked like I had greeted the last few pack members absentmindedly."I am not blaming myself." I replied in a harsh tone, pocketing my hands in my slacks."I know you, son; I can see it written on your face." He insisted.I sighed, "Fine. But can you judge me, though? I was supposed to know something wasn't right with Jones the moment he started conniving against us." I pulled out my hand from my pocke
Melody ReeseDespite every attempt to keep Draven off my mind, the state of his mom, and Jones all together, I still found myself pacing around in the sitting room. My eyes kept darting toward the front door, praying for my mate to push it open. As if the goddess had decided to respond to my prayers instantly, the door knob moved. I halted, folding my hands together as if saying thank you, and looked as the oaken door was pushed open."Draven!" I squealed, running toward him when he finally stepped in, a very large, telling smile gracing his handsome face. He spread his arms, but before I threw myself on him, a scent, even though weaker than his usual masculine one, hit my nostrils. I put on breaks, standing just a few steps from him as my eyes roamed around his body, inspecting him for any injuries."Melody?" His brows shot up, his shoulders rising up in question."Is he..." I trailed off after the realization that it wasn't his blood dawned on me. A relief washed over me as I exhale
Draven FoxAfter cutting the mind link with an overly excited Melody after hearing the news of where Jones was, we spread out. We planned to approach Mercy's home from different directions so that if Jones escaped, we would have extremely high chances of catching him. It was a solid plan, one that we kept just between the three of us, Holden, Mason, and me. I wasn't about to tell my warriors and risk Jones getting wind of it. At that moment, he was an enemy—a dangerous, traitorous one that needed to be tamed."How come Mercy's parents just let him stay there?" Mason asked via the mind link, positioned a few meters north of the two-story house."They are not there. They left the pack the moment they heard what their daughter had done," I answered, crouching low behind tall grass a few steps after the tree line on the back of the house. The lights were off, and except for sounds made by small animals, it was extremely silent. That meant that we had to be extra stealthy; otherwise, Jones
Melody ReeseI threw the covers off and sat up, putting my hands above my head. Time seemed to have stagnated; the howls subsided, and uncomfortable silence reigned. I didn't know how long I had slept, but there was still daylight streaming through the window. My heart was still heavy, and I could feel the puffiness around my eyes without even touching or looking. It was still surreal how so much chaos could take place in just one day.Throwing my legs over the edge of the bed, palms on the mattress, and forearm facing forward, I sat there for a few seconds, finding some bearing. The ache Draven had caused between my legs was still there. My clit was still throbbing, begging to be relieved, but I attempted to ignore that and let my feet finally touch the area rug on the floor."When will this be over?" I talked out loud, heaving a prolonged low sigh as I thought about going downstairs to the kitchen. I was craving cocoa since I hadn't taken it earlier. I couldn't feel Draven's emotion
Draven Fox"Any report?" I asked Holden when I joined him in the search minutes later. My heart constricted at the thought of leaving Melody alone, but it had to be done that way."None; it's like he disappeared into thin air." There must be somewhere he was hiding and something he was using to hide his scent. Without a scent, it was almost impossible to track and locate him."He knows this pack like the back of his hand. He must have a hideout; we just have to figure out where." Holden added when I remained silent. I was trying to come up with a way to smoke him out, but it was proving hard because my mind was a mess with nana's passing and Melody's state."He told me he did it for power." I suddenly said, trying to let my mind cool down."I know; he told me the same. You said I was your favorite, and that's why you chose me to be your beta when you demoted Nova." The tone of his voice didn't change. It remained even, barely depicting an emotion."You don't seem affected." I pressed.
Melody Reese"I can help you catch him." I blurted it out once we got inside the house, after Draven pulled me in while looking around."Absolutely not!" He replied instantly, looking at me as if I had become mad."He wants me; why don't you let him think he can get me?" I insisted, crossing my fingers that he would agree."You are nuts if you think I am letting you out of this compound. Nothing will make me break that spell unless it is Jone's headless body." He stated, throwing me over his shoulder, then began walking towards the stairs."What was that for?" I complained when he slapped my ass, sending shivers down my spine, but I wasn't about to admit that I loved it."For daring to risk your life and our babies." He nonchalantly answered before adding another one that stung but soon was replaced by sparks of pleasure when he began rubbing the spot."But it will work, I know." I argued, biting my lower lip, when he spanked me two times without any pause in between. They were fast a
Draven FoxI stood in nana's backyard, looking at her lifeless body, as my mother cradled her head in her lap. She wasn't crying; no, she was staring at space, rocking back and forth as if her mind was slowly processing everything. Then she began mumbling the healing spell; it was almost as if she was slowly losing her mind without knowing it."Let go, mom." I said in a broken voice, my Adam's apple forcefully bobbing up and down over the lump that had formed."No, no, no." She whispered, then threw her head backwards and, in human form, let out an extremely loud howl that carried with it the pain of losing someone so special to her. Almost after that, dad howled behind me, and the elders that he seemed to have gathered joined him too, and they howled to the moon goddess together.As I listened to them and looked at my nana, it almost felt like I was in a frozen state. My mind was still processing what my eyes were seeing and my ears were hearing. Then, with a slight push inside of me