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
Keegan's hand found her breast, and he circled a nipple before giving it a harsh tug. She clamped down on her lower lip, biting back her moan. His hand found the center part of her legs where he fondled with her most sensitive organ. "You whore," he scoffed. "You weep for me."Shame turned her face crimson. gods, how foolish she felt! She shouldn't be wet for him!I'm forced to weep for you - was on the tip of her tongue to say, but it tasted like a lie. And she knew better than to utter such words to him. She shivered as his hand caressed her mound, the scent of her arousal getting stronger. She couch practically feel her wetness coating her skin. Keegan pushed two fingers into her. She closed her eyes and moaned deeply, her sluty hole finally receiving a sliver of what it's been craving. He finger - fucked her for a while, the slurpy sound from her vagina battling with the low moans she made. He made his thumb roll on her clit while he thrusted the other fingers in and out of
Sheera was pouring wine into a goblet when, compelled by some ill-fated urge, she glanced at Keegan. It turned out to be the biggest mistake she made that day.The moment she found his silver eyes locked on hers, a sharp current jolted through uer, electrifying the air between them. Her hands quivered, and the wine spilled over, staining the tablecloth crimson."What in Hades!? Are you blind!?" The offended council member barked, pushing his chair back in anger.Sheera gasped, immediately scrambling to wipe the spill."I am so sorry. Please, pardon me." She pleaded, her voice edged with panic.The man continued to curse until Sheera was done wiping it.Her heart drumming in her chest, she turned to leave with the others."Get me the head maid," Keegan's voice cut through the room like a whip, freezing everyone.He spoke to the servants, but none in particular.With their heads lowered, the servants whirled around to him.His tone devoid of warmth, he continued. "One of you isn't suppo
True to his words, Sheera's life was never the same after the rejection.She was evicted from her room and sent to live in the servants' quarters. Now, she worked tirelessly with the servants, eating only when they were supposed to.Unlike before when she'd get bored being in her room all day, she barely had the time to take a rest now.The mate bond was gone. The constant pull to be near him, the sexual urge, the connection that one pulsed through her veins - they were no longer there. All that remained was a hollow gnawing pain that festered deep within her, accompanied by an overwhelming sadness that weighed on her every step.Her life had become a shadow of its formal self, and it was pathetic.Sheera suspected the Alpha had ordered the Head maid to make her life as miserable as possible. Because by the second day, she was swamped with endless tasks. From working the fields, doing the laundry, scrubbing the floors and serving meals, there was no end to the chores assigned to her,
Sheera never expected a visit from Kalaril the following day.When he appeared at her door, she assumed he was there to summon her to Keegan's chambers, not until he requested to come in."Is there something you need, Beta?" She asked, clearing the table of her books, trying to make the room look less clustered.Kalaril was strikingly similar to Keegan - Sheera thought. Broad-shouldered, strong, handsome, and cold, with a gaze that could pierce through steel.He took his time, scanning the room, as though searching for something hidden before fixing his eyes on her."I only have a question," he leaned casually against the table. "I am aware you're fated mates with the Alpha. What I do not understand is why you're rejecting him."Sheera's heart stuttered, her gaze falling to the floor. Had the Alpha confided in him?"He didn't need to say it directly for me to know you rejected him," he said the words like he could read her mind.He picked up a small figurine from the table, turning it
Coating her hand with his, he gently lowered it from his shoulder. "You should get some sleep."Just as he released her hand the door burst open. His scent wafted through her nose even before she laid eyes on him, and her throat ran dry in an instant.Her hands instinctively moved behind her back as she stepped away, her heart begining to hammer in her chest.Keegan took his time entering the room, his eyes fixed on Ulric. He wore no heavy regalia, appearing as he often did when preparing for bed. It was a simpler look, and in truth, it was the one Sheera loved most on him."Alpha," Ulric dipped his head.Keegan was silent, his demeanor more guarded than usual. Sheera noticed he didn't just look cold, but quiet. He seemed different tonight.Praying he stays quiet, Ulric nodded at Sheera before leaving.As the door closed behind Ulric, Sheera's heart sank into the pit of her stomach. She kept her gaze glued to the floor, until she heard him walk toward her.A small gasp slipped from he
Sheera never thought it was possible to feel her heart seize beating, but in that moment, she did. The world around her seemed to stop.For a full minute, she couldn't breath, couldn't think, and simply stared at Keegan like he held her very life in his hands.Her freedom...It was the one thing she's always craved. If he could truly free her, she and her family could go away to a place where her kind was accepted. She could finally live the life she's always wanted.Yet...why did it hurt so much thinking about it? How could she leave him now?But how could she also stay? He couldn't be serious about wanting to accept her. Gods, no...Tears welled up in her eyes.Oh, if only it wasn't so complicated! She'd have said yes to him without blinking. But how could she now, when she was different? When he'd kill her if he
Keegan's words came as a shock to Sheera. The thought of walking with him, side by side, was something she'd never dared to imagine. Keegan, one he other hand, felt a twinge of pain. He'd promised to reject her after the Peace Festival. And he didn't know if that was the reason he had kept his distance, avoiding her for the past two days. Keegan was not one to go back on his words. And now that she was before him, the time had come. he was going to do it. He was going to reject her. They walked out of the Fortress. The path they took wound down to the outskirts, where the wilderness stretched out in a vast, untamed expanse. Eamon and Wulfric tailed behind them, keeping a long distance. Sheera's heart fluttered nervously within her chest, thumping in an unsteady rhythm. She was walking with Keegan! Like she was someone.... important. The whole experience felt surreal, almost dreamlike, but also undeniably lovely. For the first time, she didn't see him as the cold-hearted monster w
Malkar and Ulric reached the woods a day after they set out on the journey. While Ulric was completely disturbed by Malkar's plan, he didn't have a choice. And neither did his brother care.He blew the rhythmic whistle, but she didn't step out. Ulric knew she was around but was still in hiding after seeing Malkar."She won't come out. Not when she's seen you," he turned to Malkar and said, frustration lining his voice.Malkar grinned. He knew he needed to be careful around her. It was just one of him, so it'd be easier for her to harm him if she wanted."Hello, witch. You can come out, I mean no harm. I simply want us to talk." He announced.Suddenly, the ground stirred beneath his feet. It took him by surprise, making him frown. But it only lasted for some seconds."Okay... message received," he lifted his hand in mock surrender. "I know you are angry. But h
Keegan rubbed his brow. Zandov wasn't giving him what he'd hoped for. Nothing was working to his advantage. "Do you think it's possible to miss a scent?" Kalaril asked, his eyes trained on Zandov. A frown marred the witch hunter's face. "Do you think it's possible you can walk past a corpse and not smell its rot? Would you fail to sense death when it stands before you? There - you have your answer." His voice was laced with scorn, as if insulted by the mere suggestion of failure. "Recall the last time I spoke to you," he continued, turning to Keegan. "I told you I had caught a whiff, but it vanished as quickly as it came. This time, I sensed nothing. So, if this witch possesses something that shields her from me, she didn't need to rid herself of it to use her powers."Keegan's jaw tightened. "Now, how is it possible? Is there something strong enough to render a witch completely invisible to you, Zandov?""I wish I had answers. But something serious is at work here.""Do you think
A storm of panic crackled through the Fortress. Heart-wrenching cries ripped through the air, Bara's family being inconsolable.The festive drums had sputtered and died. Where laughters had danced on the breeze, only howling echoes remained.They were gathered in Bara's room where his corpse laid, already ashen and stenchy. His mother rolled and wailed on him, willing him to come back. His father, tho not shedding a tear, boiled with grief and rage.Keegan's heart ached from the sight before him. It was the first time in decades that something had truly shaken him to the core."Who did this!?" Alpha Sebastian turned on Keegan, his eyes blazing with fury. "My son went to bed a healthy man, Keegan. What is this madness!?"Keegan remained still, but his face exposed the deep pain he felt.His eyes studied the body ok the floor