DEVYN’S POVI was informed by the elders who dwelled at the Sacred Burial Grove that someone had died. Killed evidently.The most tragic part of it all was that it was a child. The mother had gone out to search for her son when he’d gone out to play with his friends but didn't come back. That’s when she found his corpse. Death was a normal circumstance, even for we werewolves who couldn't die from common injuries and sicknesses. But death like this was far from common, and that left me feeling uneasy.‘What is the situation over there?’ I sent a telepathic message to Liam who responded almost immediately.‘It’s worse than I thought, like nothing I’ve ever seen.’Not sure of what to expect, I braced myself for the worst. Wilona couldn't tag along since she was occupied with Gina’s training, leaving only me and Liam for the task. The burial grove was on a sacred site, positioned not so far away from the sanctuary. It was designed that way to aid the journey of departed souls to parad
GINA’S POVAfter my training session with Wilona, I was too tired to head back to the training grounds to meet Praya. Instead, I went straight to the house, my legs weakened from the run, and my lungs still recovering from the strain of labored breathing. When I got back, Devyn wasn’t at the dining like I had expected him to be. I felt kind of disappointed at his absence. The sweet aroma of Lucia’s cooking hung in the air and I followed it to the kitchen. I walked into the kitchen, and greeted Lucia who stood by the stove, working her magic as always. She cast a glance at me, “How was training today?” she asked and resumed her cooking.“Great actually,” I replied as I pulled out a jug of orange juice from the fridge. “Hungry yet?”“Yes, please,” I said as I gulped down a glass of juice in a few seconds. Lately, I had the appetite of a dog. No matter how much I ate and drank, it wasn't enough, as if my stomach was an endless hollow space.I was about to leave the kitchen when I stop
Devyn barged into my room while I was still deep in sleep. Startled, I shot upright, shrieking at him while he just casually leaned on the door frame with crossed arms, like barging into my room while I slept was the most natural thing to do in the world.I made a mental note after to lock my door anytime I was in the room. Despite having no idea where we were headed yet, I still prepared for the day. I wore a long sundress that clung at the waist before gracefully flaring down.When I got downstairs. Devyn was already eating at the dining table. I joined him as we ate, and I was grateful for the silence. This time I was able to eat my meal with no disturbance. Once we were done, we proceeded on our unknown journey together. As I followed behind him, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the pleasing sight in front of me. He wore a shirt that accentuated his well-muscled body and the sleeves revealed his strong big arms. I was practically swooning over him, despite him being a jerk.
It felt like a while ago since I trained when I had just missed a day. I wish I could’ve missed more, to be honest. One of the reasons I always looked forward to coming here was actually because of Praya and nothing else. As much as I wanted to grow stronger, it was tiring when I had to do it almost every day.Praya looked all flushed up and happy when I saw her.“Someone’s in an extremely good mood today,” I said as I sat beside her. She was bent to the ground as she stretched her legs. She quickly turned her head in response to my voice.“Gina,” her face lit up as a wide grin spread across her face.“You didn’t show up yesterday. Where were you?”“Went somewhere with Devyn,” images of Devyn with the kids flashed into my mind and I felt the butterflies in my stomach.“Oh, really now?” the mischievous smirk on her face hinted at something else, and I quickly shook my head.“Remove whatever naughty thoughts you have in your head.”“But you’re blushing all over,” she smirked again, “How
DEVYN’S POVThe moment our eyes locked, her body went still. I was surprised at the sudden change in her, when few minutes ago, she was about to murder someone. Gripping her arm, I pulled her away from the woman she had been hitting. My attention shifted to the blood seeping from her chest, and when I saw the fresh deep wounds engraved in her skin, a violent surge of anger coursed through me.I looked back at the unconscious woman sprawled on the floor, her face matted in blood, that I could barely recognize her features. If I had gotten here sooner, the woman would've been probably dead by now, but Gina had beaten her up pretty bad. Witnessing Gina’s rage had shocked me to the core. I was starting to think I underestimated her. Despite her petite frame, she was undeniably strong. It wasn't just because of her physical strength of a werewolf; her stubbornness and willingness to win fueled her.I had always liked my women weaker and submissive, but Gina was the complete opposite, and
GINA’S POVI woke up trying to recall when I had even drifted off to sleep. Memories from the previous day flooded my mind, and the last thing that happened before I passed out came back to me. I sat upright, relieved to see my wrists and ankles weren’t bound to the bedpost anymore. My gaze moved to my chest and I was surprised to see the wounds healing rapidly.I wondered if it had to do with the solution Devyn had applied to my wounds or my werewolf genes.Whatever it was, I was grateful for it.Anger bubbled through me as I descended from my bed and made my way to the bathroom. My anger was directed at Jessica for being a complete bitch—though I had given her what she deserved. Additionally, I was also mad at Devyn for handling me so roughly the other day.I wasn’t sure if what he did was out of concern or out of spite.Standing in front of the mirror while I brushed my teeth, It seemed as if Devyn was there with me. His scent still lingered in the air, and I breathed it deeply. Me
DEVYN’S POVI noticed Gina the moment she stepped out. Amidst the crowd of women surrounding her, she was the only one I saw. The moon hung motionless in the sky, its glow illuminating only her. When her alluring eyes locked mine, I took in a sharp intake of breath.The dance started as music filled the air. As she walked towards me slowly, the world around us seemed to stop.I marveled at the glorious sight of her. Her luscious wavy hair cascaded around her like the ocean waves. The white dress she wore hugged her skin and I could see the full outline of her breasts through its thin fabric. Lipstick the color of blood-red smeared her lips, adding a sensual touch. A surge of desire coursed through me, and I struggled to maintain control.After swooning over her, our eyes locked. She looked angry that I had been gawking, slightly pouting her lips and shooting daggers my way.If only she knew what the things that look on her face did to me.The women began to dance around in a circle a
GINA’S POV“Last night was a fucking mess.”I groaned as I relived the events of the other night. It was kind of my fault, now that I thought about it. I didn’t know what had come over him at that time, but all I wanted to do was tease him, just as he teased me. I loved the way his eyes never left mine, the way he followed my movements, and the way he gaped at my body.I knew the effect I had on him, and for once, I wanted to be the one in control, but I didn't expect it to reverse on me.“It couldn’t have been that bad,” Praya said, trying to make me feel better, but she wouldn't understand because she wasn't there.“I’m pretty sure everyone saw us and heard me. They must think of me as a sex maniac.”“Trust me, they would’ve been too focused on their dance and finding their mate.”She was right though. Everyone had been extremely enthusiastic about the mating ceremony dance. But I still doubted that.“I was pretty loud, Praya,” I covered my hands in shame as I leaned forward on th