Scarlett 'No, please no. ' My whispers echoed in the damp dark room. I attempted to shift, to drown the pain by shutting my human side. My wolf refused to relent, howling on the insides with her neck bared. Everything in my life seemed to be floundering out of control. I had no idea what day it was, what time it was and how long it had been since Cane dragged me back from the office. 'No, no, no. ' I muttered repeatedly, refusing to believe that I was with child. Conceived through an atrocity, against my consent, how could I carry such a child? I hated Silas with every single cell in my body. My blood boiled thinking about the man who had simply decided to ruin my already wretched life, completely. The child was innocent, but how was I supposed to overlook the monstrous act that led to her creation? I stepped back until my heated back got into contact with the rough concrete wall. I was a shivering mess, my fingers felt bigger than usual, frozen, despite the heat that I felt. As if
Alpha JaxI ran my fingers lightly along her curvy hip, my Adam's apple bobbing up and down. My hand went down further, along the curve of her bottom, squeezing the flesh. Her laboured breathing heightened and when I pulled her against my throbbing hardness, a shiver ran down my spine.'Goodness Scarlett. ' I rasped, the feeling of her throbbing wetness on my rigid length sending shudders all over my body. She let out a half sob of pleasure when I moved, creating friction.The atmosphere in the cell changed, temperature rising up in an instant. I ran my nose against her shoulder, nipping and biting on her flesh. I could detect whiffs of cheap soap that our prisoners used, but that only turned me more. I imagined her tiny hands touching her skin as she bathed, between her legs.'Perfection. ' I breathed as our bodies melted, her lithe figure moving gracefully against my body. With her eyes tightly shut, succulent lips parted producing low moans, Scarlett drove me wild. Wanting more fri
Scarlett I hugged myself, rocking my upper body while seated on the grey area rug, waiting for Jax. Everything in the room smelt of him, earthy and woodsy with a hint of cinnamon. It was oddly calming to my wolf as it crowded my overly sensitive sense of smell. My eyes kept on wandering to his teak wood king size bed. I resisted every urge to crawl under the black and grey comforter. After a thorough body scrub and a nice soak in his tab, I was feeling quite relaxed. I didn't know how much time I had spent in the bathroom because my skin felt raw. I no longer felt the stench of piss and wet dirt on my skin. Jaxon's face flashed right on my face, like a passing reminder about my current situation. I found it hard to believe that just like that I had been set free. I thought Jaxon would snap any minute and send me back to the dungeons. Just then, the knob turned then his scent mixed with the aroma of food wafted in the room when he stepped in. In his large hands, he carried a rustic w
Alpha JaxSparks, a series of them erupted between us when our lips brushed together, tentatively, for the very first time. Her softness was instantaneously addictive, making a warmth rush down my limbs. I pulled back, taking in her reddening cheeks and hazy eyes. We looked at each other, then leaned down yet again this time with an urgency.My hand gripped the nape of her neck, pulling her impossibly closer as I tasted her. Our heart beats were in synchronization as we devoured each other, sinking deeper into desire. I swallowed her moans, humming into her mouth, enjoying her unique sweet taste. I had kissed before, hell I had a fair share of women but none compared to how I was feeling.Heavenly, my wolf hollered on the inside urging me to feel her, to touch her. I obliged, moving my free hand across her chest. I teased her, running my palm on the swell of her breast. I could feel myself being pulled into the effects of the bond. The sexual tension between us rose as I finally cuppe
ScarlettMy heart hammered under my ribcage while my mind rendered me helpless in my own skin. The organ pushed the scenes forward in fast agonizing bits, making me close my eyes tightly. My hands went straight to my belly, a reminder of how the life I harboured had been created. My legs buckled but the alpha held me tightly, saving me from a fall.'Hey. ' I could hear his deep but soft voice calling me from a far, but the ringing in my ears only intensified the more he talked to me. The memory gripped me, paralysed my thoughts, with it bringing a nauseating feeling that I couldn't shake off. I could feel alpha Silas hands roaming over my body, making the contents in my stomach stir. I shakily lifted my hand and grasped my tightening throat. I wanted to stop the burning feeling that bile was leaving behind as it erupted.'Alpha S-ilas. ' I bit the inside of my cheeks as his black eyes with nothingness flashed before my moisture filled ones. My vision tunnelled as if I was using a fish
Alpha Jaxon 'Absolutely not! ' My fists collided with the black oaken table in my office with a bang. Thiery my gamma visibly flinched while Jasper swore under his breath. My father raised his eyebrow, sipping on his scorch unperturbed . They had been trying to talk me out of going after Silas and his pack. They deemed it hasty and careless, unplanned and suicidal. I saw it as an opportunity to end his life and enlarge my packs' territory. 'But alph...' 'That fucker hurt my mate! ' I cut Jasper off, my hands itching to snap his neck. 'The same mate you tortured and refused to believe was yours? ' My father chimed in, shrugging his shoulders nonchalantly. 'Father. ' My jaw tightened, grinding my teeth together. 'Shit is about to hit the fun. ' Thiery mumbled, his eyes darting across the room. I pinned my glare on him, satisfied when he hang is head, casting his gaze on the floor. 'We are going to burn The Crane Power to the ground and that is final. ' I sank on the swivel chair,
ScarlettI turned on the soft mattress beneath me, biting my lip as pain shot up my spine. The cotton bedsheets were soft on my back but the discomfort was proving quite hard to ignore. I pulled myself up into a sitting position with the support of my elbows. I had to swallow down a wince as the claw marks on my chest burned.One look at the room, I knew I was all alone. My sensitive sense of smell picked up the woodsy scent of alpha Jaxon. It washed down my windpipe, awakening my wolf. She had been asleep, for some reason she felt so weak inside of me. The back of my head throbbed, it seemed to put a lot of tension on my neck.Before I could step out of the bed, the door was pushed open. Alpha Jaxon's eyes settled on me with my legs hanging over the side of bed. One look at him and every single memory came rushing back.The surprise attack by one of his women right inside his bedroom. I remembered the sickening sound of the back of my head, as it connected with the tiled floor after
Alpha Jaxon My heart clenched as she writhed in my arms, her mouth open, letting out indiscernible whimpers. The pack doctor was taking too long and I just couldn't sit there and wait. I raced down the circular wooden staircase, whispering sweet nothings to her. My wolf paced in my mind, he was panicking because he could sense her wolf was slowly slipping into comatose. The scent of her blood grew stronger and stronger, the more it seeped through her sweats. I was scared for her safety and life but on the other hand, I was relieved because she wouldn't end up giving birth to a child created in such a violent manner. Supporting her weight with one arm, I managed to place her on the backseat of my vehicle. My house was far from the rest of the pack estates, isolated and surrounded by woods. I quickly got into the driver's side, all while trying to keep my emotions in check. I was pissed with the doctor, scared for my mate's life, hungry for the blood of Silas and desperate to reach ou
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