A sharp rap against her door startled Sheera from her reverie. She jerked and recoiled back, her mind believing it was Gareth. He's come to finish what he started. When she'd returned from the cellar, she had taken a bath, scrubbing her body vigorously like she could still feel Gareth's hands on her. Then, she'd changed into something else and stayed huddled in bed. But her peace was about to be disrupted by whoever was on the other side of the door. Fear gripped her heart as she remained motionless. The knock came again and again, until finally, it was forcefully opened. A small yelp slipped Sheera's throat. But her panic subsided when she found Kalaril standing in the doorway. It wasn't Gareth. Kalaril eyed her auspiciously."I was knocking," his words came out clipped. Sheera rose to her feet, dipping her head. "I... I apologize."Silence stretched between them. "The Alpha summons you. Let's go," he tilted his head. Gulping tersely, Sheera forced herself to follow him fr
Sheera had witnessed Keegan's anger before, but never like this. It wasn't the kind of anger where you go around, throwing things and laying curses. It was the kind where you are so cold, but a storm brews from within. His grip on her throat loosened, but the glow in his eyes didn't go away."He...He forced me," she added, not knowing how much time she had left before Keegan finally kills her, thinking she did cheat on him. "He attacked me with a Faelian wood, had me chained in a cellar and... and abused me. But he didn't finish. His mother came in and stopped him. I swear, that was all that happened."Seconds bled into minutes. Keegan's gaze was cold on her. His calm demeanor frightened Sheera to the bones because she knew in such situations, the worst would be going through his mind. I'm sorry, Wema. But I had to save me. Slowly, he released her. The upper part of her body was lowered as she coughed and touched her neck. "Get out," his voice was low and dangerous.She hesitate
Wema hurried to Gareth's room and relayed Sheera's information to him. In a frenzy, she began packing up his things. "Hold on, mother. What are you doing!? Why do we have to flee like some cowards?" Gareth asked with irritation. Wema did not stop. "You seem to have lost your mind, have you not? I just told you that Keegan is aware of your foolishness, and you dare to ask stupid questions?""I...I doubt that," Gareth said with a huff. "It is impossible for the scent of a wolf to get noticed in that manner. Clearly, the lady is bluffing.""You really want to stick around and know if she's bluffing? Problem is, you will not live to regret it because Keegan will have your head!" Wema paused to glare at him. "Do you truly desire to lose your life, Gareth? Are you so tired of living? You never should have touched that lady in the first place."Resignation burnt brighter than shame in his eyes. "Well, I didn't finish!" He took a deep breath. "Fine. I shall gather the rest of my things. Y
Keegan straightened up, his claws and clothes stained with Gareth's blood. There was a satisfied look in his cold face, yet there was an urge for more .Wema crawled to her son's body and wailed upon confirming he was indeed lifeless. Gone. The other Alphas and people around watched in astonishment. Sheera's mouth hung open in disbelief, unaware her face had begun hosting tears.Her whole life, she had never been a violent wolf. The wolves were simply supernatural beings who were more superior than humans. Not all of them were bad and aggressive. And Sheera had grown up in a family that taught her not to be a predator. She was one of those who believed in good and only using their heightened powers in the face of threats. At young, they were often told stories and taught lessons never to associate with the bad wolves. The wolves that have fully accepted their predatory nature and shut their hearts not to feel. The wolves that only craved blood. Sheera had grown to see a few of th
Kalaril led them to the cavern where he had Cleon tied up. Getting to defeat him during the duel had been a little tasky as Cleon was a trained man. But in the end, Kalaril was stronger and had been able to knock him out. Then, he bound his unconscious body and proceeded to get Keegan and the rest. As expected, Keegan was through with Gareth by the time he arrived and was ready to leave with him. During Kalaril's duel with Cleon, he'd kept insisting that he knew nothing about the missing wolves. Kalaril wasn't sure if it was all a coincidence, or not. But he concluded that a little torture might do the trick. However, they were in for a very big shock when they reached the cavern.Cleon had regained consciousness. But to their dismay, he was foaming and bleeding from the mouth."What in Hades!?" Wulfric grimaced as Kalaril ran to him. Grabbing Cleon's chin, he looked into his mouth and released a series of curses."He swallowed something!"Cleon, with blood and foam still drippi
Keegan leaned closer, his nose brushing against the skin of her neck. He was a true predator. A merciless one. "I can smell your fear," his voice was low and dangerous. "You fear me, yet chose to disobey me. Your audacity is intriguing."A terrified tear came trickling down Sheera's cheek. She struggled to keep breathing as she looked at him like he had her life in his hands. Maybe he did. Then, it happened swiftly. The sound of clothes being ripped off filled the air and any sound Sheera would've made was trapped in her throat.With what seemed to be very little effort, Keegan ripped her clothes from her chest. He ripped through her undergarments as well, providing enough freedom to her breasts. He released her neck, while Sheera gasped hungrily for air. But before she could get enough of it, his hand dipped into the back of her hair, yanking a handful.She winced, her hands reflexively going to his in a bid to stop him. But of course, it was fruitless. "Please..." She bit out.
Her mouth hung open as fear raced in her heart. Her heart beat faster than it ever had.No. It wasn't possible. There was no way she could survive that tease without orgasming. Keegan resumed his thrusts. He kept the blade pointed to her chest and his finger rolling on her cervix. Sheera's moans turned into choked groans as she grappled between the weight of his threat and the inviting climb his body teased. The feeling was so intense inside of her. It was the sweetest thing she's ever felt. And oh, she wanted to let go! Wanted to take that climb to the sky where she wouldn't want to come down. But she knew the man above her was more than capable of pulling through with his threats. He was indeed, going to kill her. This was worst than torture!"Please..." she grunted, her back aching. By the moon, she couldn't endure any more of it. Everything that made her a woman craved for it. Starved for it. She couldn't..."Mene, please.... I can't...!" Fresh tears streaked her face. Keeg
There was a hole where Alpha Zarek's heart use to be.As the Keepers dropped his son's body before him, it felt as tho, a part if him had been destroyed.Wema broke into fresh tears, a hand clutching her aching chest.Zarek stood motionless, his mind grappling with the incomprehensible tragedy. Words failed him as he gazed upon his fallen son. "What happened?" His voice, a mere husk, cracked with pain. "It was Keegan," she sobbed. "He tried to force himself on his companion. Although, he didn't, but when Keegan found out, he was enraged and...and killed him." She had to relive the agony as she narrated.Zarek's heart tightened even more. He had no doubt that his son had been a stubborn one, but may the fates forbid that he deserved such an end.His fisted his hands and let out a painful growl. His wolf simmered on the edge, wanting to break forth and wreck havoc."Keegan did this to me!?" His voice echoed with pain. "How could he? How dare he when he knew Gareth was all I had?"His
"Have you been relieved of your duties?" Those were the words she heard that jerked her around to see him striding towards them. Her eyes widened like saucers as she regarded him. Kalaril followed closely behind him. Sheera's heart resumed it's usual drama. Seeing him made her weak in the legs, in a way she couldn't explain.His long gold hair wasn't in braids today but fell freely on his shoulders. His silver eyes had her frozen in place. How could a man be so unnaturally handsome? Sheera would never stop to wonder. "Welcome, Alpha," she lowered her head, thankful her voice didn't crack under the weight of his presence.Keegan's eyes bore the cold, hard edge of steel. "I believe I asked a question," he said in a tone that was hard enough to cut through rock. It effortlessly caused Sheera to shiver. "N...Not exactly. I've been...""I asked her to join me," Ulric interrupted, stepping forward. "I plan to inform Livia about it later."Keegan's eyes, hard as ice, never left Sheer
The room was thick with the sound of impassioned moans. Laboured breath mingling with the sound of flesh meeting fresh filled every corner of the room. When their bodies were well spent, Morshella climbed down from the man's body, laying next to him with her head on his chest. "I must confess, Wystan, you do not act your age at all," she was still breathing heavily, drawing an invisible line on his chest. He laughed with satisfaction. "Well, what can I say? Your body is very tempting, Morshella.""And it's going to be yours for a long time. As long as you please, actually."A moment passed. "Do not get me wrong, but I'm afraid you'll have to leave now. My mate only wanted to roam round the woods for a short time. I think she'll be back soon," he said, but Morshella made no move."You know, if only you'd taken my suggestion and agreed to go somewhere far with me, we'd have spent this night together, undisturbed. But you insisted we did it here," he added. Smiling, she lifted her h
The first light of dawn crept into the room, casting a gentle glow on Sheera's face. The warmth of the sun stirred her from sleep. Her forehead crinkled with perplexity. Something didn't feel right. She sat up, touching her face. The dream from the previous night surged back into her mind with startling clarity.Keegan had been with her. His touch lingered on her skin like a shadow, his kiss as vivid as the breath she now drew.Gods, it felt so real...She left the bed and crossed the room, her thoughts a tangled mess of confusion. She sought out Elke who she found in the second room, busy at work with a mortar and pestle, grinding herbs into a paste."Oh. You're awake. How're you feeling, girl?" Elke swept her eyes over her. "I feel better," Sheera replied, though her back still hurt a lot, it wasn't as severe as before.Sheera knew what she was about to ask was silly, but she didn't have a choice. "Um... Did someone visit me at any point, Elke?" Elke paused, her hand stilling ov
"Release her," his voice was low and taut as he gave the command. "Take her to Elke." He turned to Odessa, his gaze as cold and sharp as ice. "With me." Odessa swallowed hard, the fear of what awaited her eclipsing her rage at seeing Sheera set free. She hesitated but then hurried after him, her cheeks burning with shame under the watchful eyes of the gathered crowd. Once inside his room, Keegan moved with binding speed. He seized her throat, and with a force that knocked the breath out of her, he slammed her against the wall. The impact rattled through her bones, and a strangled gasp died in her throat, her eyes widening in shock and pain. His grip tightened, iron-hard fingers digging into her delicate skin. She struggled to breathe. Her lips parted, wanting to plead for his mercy, but no words escaped—only the faintest, pitiful wheeze. "How dare you?" He gritted through clenched teeth, his face inches from hers. "How dare you do that to her?" Odessa wa
Her vision blurred with red, and she felt herself teetering on the edge of something dark and dangerous. She wasn't sure what she might do next if not for the sudden interruption. "Greetings, Mistress Odessa," the maid bowed in respect as the imposing figure of Odessa stormed in, flanked by several stern-faced Keepers.Only then did Sheera snap out of her illusion. She sucked in a painful breath as if emerging from deep waters. Good Hades! What was wrong with her!? What had she almost done!?She was breathing heavily, fear prickling her skin. Something wasn't right. The last time she'd felt that way was when that Keeper had tried to force himself on her months ago, in his room. Back then, she concluded she'd been triggered, but now, she didn't even know what to think anymore. She was so lost in her frantic thoughts that she didn't notice Odessa striding towards her, fury blazing in her eyes. She only snapped back to awareness when a sharp slap struck her cheek, sending her reeling
Otis led Zarek through the winding hall, the scent of damp stone and the faint aroma of meat wafting from the chamber ahead. As they approached, the murmur of low voices ceased. Otis pushed open the door, revealing a room and a table untouched food and goblets of wine. Albany Sebastian and Cyrus Rose on their feet as the two Alphas entered. When news of what had transpired during the Peace Treaty reached Zarek's ears, he sent a letter to Sebastian, seeking a team up. He couldn't see a more befitting partner than a man who was as hurt as he was. Their pleasantries were brief, their formalities clipped and hollow, before they shifted the conversation to what truly mattered. "I should have listened to Laycoan when he warned me not to go for the Peace Treaty," Sebastian began, his jaw tight with the bitterness of hindsight. "Now, he mocks me for my blindness, and I think I deserve it. Keegan took something very dear to me - my most precious possession. He never intended to make peac
Sheera was equally surprised when the Alpha took her to his chambers. She'd expected somewhere far worse, somewhere terrifying. As soon as she stepped into the room, her muscles twitched involuntarily. This room... Being away from it for so long made her realize it was her favourite place. It felt as if her lungs forgot to breath as her eyes darted around on their own. Everything was just like she remembered. The air was thick with his rugged, earthy scent, the very scent she's missed.She was lost, staring at the room and wasn't prepared for being hurled against the wall with such force that her head spun. Her eyes squeezed shut from the impact, and pain shot through her bones. When she opened them again, Keegan stood before her, towering over her like a dark tempest ready to consume her whole. His hand was clamped around her throat - unyielding and merciless.She closed her eyes again, the grunts of pain and protest stifled in her throat. She rekt the walls of her lungs constrict,
Keegan went towards her, his steps heavy. His aura was oppressive. "What were you looking at?" Sheera kept her head bowed, praying to the moon she wasn't the one he was referring to. But who was she deceiving?He stepped into her space and grabbed her jaw, forcing her to meet his gaze?"I asked you a question," he hissed through gritted teeth. "Have you no idea you're not supposed to look me in the eyes?"The raw fear in Sheera was palpable. She wondered if he could feel her trembling as he held her jaw, if he could hear how hard she swallowed. She tried to speak, but the words died in her throat."I'm... I'm sorry..." She finally managed to stammer. She didn't know what else to say. She was terrified. For a while, Keegan glared at her. His face was twisted maliciously, his nails biting into her skin. He thought of so many words he could hurt her. So many ways he could make her weep. She had no right to be in his head. With a rough shove, he released her, sending her stumbling ba
It was late at night when Malkar knocked on Thessaly's door. The Mistress opened up and was taken aback to see the Prince standing before her. She was dressed in her night robe, a sheer, transparent garment that left little to the imagination."Prince Malkar?"He chuckled lightly. "Come on, let me in."He attempted to step inside, but Thessaly stood firm, barring his path."I'm sorry, but it's late. Do you need something?"Malkar looked around, uncomfortably. "Come on, Thess, someone might see us. Let me in."Worried that indeed, someone might see them and misconstrue the situation, she allowed him into the room. However, she stopped him at the door, refusing to let him venture further inside."What is it?" She demanded, her voice husky.Malkar drew a long breath, taking in ev