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
Odessa was startled by the manner at which her maid run into her room. The young maiden was pale and almost out of breath."Merciful goddess! What is the matter with you, Ayita? Are you perhaps, being haunted?" She struggled to disperse the horrified look in her face.Ayita fought to regain her composure. She lowered her head as she stood before her."F... Forgive me for startling you, Mistress Odessa. But you must come with me at once."....Odessa had been on edge since the day began. It was the day the assassin was supposed to carry out his task. Despite knowing his reputation for being efficient, she couldn't shake her anxiety.What if something went wrong? She couldn't afford any mistakes. She needed Sheera out of the way so she could gain access to the Alpha again.She had instructed her maid to keep a close eye on them
Later in the evening, when she was certain the Alpha would be done from the courtroom, she headed to his chamber to see him. But the Keepers guarding his quarters wouldn't let her through as she wasn't permitted to request an audience with him unless she was summoned. However, Sheera hung around and continued pleading. The Keepers were on the verge of using force on her when Kalaril showed up."Is there a problem?" He questioned, passing an inquisitive stare at Sheera. "She is demanding to see the Alpha, but she wasn't summoned," one of the Keepers reported. "Please, I...I really have to see him. There is something of great urgency I must discuss with him," Sheera interjected, her voice tinged with desperation. Kalaril regarded her for a while, as if weighing his options."Please, Beta. It's very important," she added in a more pathetic tone. After a few tense seconds, Kalaril inclined his head. "Come with me."Sheera exhaled deeply, relieved, then followed him. They walked to Ke
She inhaled sharply, lowering her head, her poor heart racing faster than it was supposed to. "Respects to you, Beta."Silence was the response she got, heavy and oppressive. Suddenly, she wondered if she was going to get punished for lurking around the Alpha's quarters. Anyone guilty of such was usually called a spy. But despite how sore her relationship with Kalaril had been, he wouldn't suspect her, would he?She kept her gaze lowered for as long as he was silent. She could feel his eyes on her, and she'd be a liar if that didn't make her as uncomfortable as anyone could get. "Why are you here?" His voice, deep and authoritative, cut through the quiet. Tabitha wondered if his voice was that cold because he's had to use it as the Alpha's Beta for years. She lifted her gaze. "I..." she darted her eyes around. "Forgive me. I was just waiting for Sheera."Another silence followed, heavier than before. She dared a glance up and grew weak in the bones instantly as her eyes locked wit
Blood drained from Sheera's face, every ounce of pleasure and ease she felt left her completely. Zandov. The name sent a surge of bile rising in her throat. It was the witch hunter! What was he doing here!? Keegan tilted his head at the Keeper who quickly departed. It was all Sheera could do not to give out a weird reaction right there before the Alpha. She never thought anyone other than the Alpha could make her feel such paralyzing fear."Depart," Keegan said as he adjusted his clothing. Gulping hard, Sheera rose to her feet. Tears sting at the corners of her eyes as so many confusing thoughts swirled in her mind. No matter how much she tried to dismiss it, her actions the previous day seemed to be that of a witch. Although, it'd be the worst thing that'd ever happen to her if it turned out to be true, she couldn't deny that it could actually be true.The Alpha would kill her! Or maybe, Zandov would before him. Either ways, she was going to doomed!"I had a letter sent to your m
Tabitha was having a busy day as usual.She was hurrying out of the Pack kitchen to carry out an order when she ran into Elke."Come here, girl. I have been looking for you," Elke urged her over like a mother would a baby."Greetings, Elke."Elke ignored the greeting and reached out to touch her face, tilting her head to inspect the small cut near her cheekbone."What is...""There it is," Elke sighed.Dipping her hand into the leather pouch at her side, she pulled out a small vial wrapped in a broad green leaf. She unwrapped it and began applying the cool salve Tabitha's wound.Tabitha blinked in surprise, her confusion evident."You had a cut. Why didn't you come to me?" Elke asked as she massaged the spot."I..." Tabitha chuckled. "It doesn't hurt th
It took several moments for Keegan to reign in the tempest within him. But he wasn't done with her. No, he was far from finished. He had a search to lead and also wanted to know what she was doing in Howling Ridge despite her banishment. When Sheera told him what she'd discovered about Thessaly, he snapped, being in denial. "So, you take away my will, then return six months later to accuse my pregnant Mistress of being a witch?" He had asked maliciously. "I wouldn't risk my life coming here if any of these were false.""No. Maybe your life was worth risking because you think I'd believe you and punish Thessaly.""Then find her, Alpha. Find her and see if I'm lying."After a moment of silence, Sheera had added. "I swear on the moon, I am telling the truth. Thessaly is not missing. She sent into hiding, waiting for the Eclipse Moon which is only three nights from now."It took some more argument before Keegan gave into Sheera's words. he confirmed they were going to find Thessaly an
Keegan was just about leading a group of Keepers and warrior Hounds out in search of Thessaly when he noticed the Keepers dragging someone in. There was a small crowd behind them, indicating whoever had been captured was someone very important... It didn't take him long to realize who. It wasn't one of those moments when it felt like time had stopped moving and no one else existed but the two of you. For Keegan, time seemed to be moving faster than normal—the scene unfolding too quickly in his eyes, moving in a blur with the wind. Before him was the face of the woman he's made up his mind not to see again. It was the face of the woman he 'hated'. The one he wished to punish, the one that had tormented him all these months. She had her eyes locked on him as she got closer, and in that moment, he felt a heat that ran all the way to his heart. His frozen heart. His face twisted in fury, his silver eyes turning as deadly as tempered steel.Everyone was taken aback by Sheera's appear
ONE MONTH LATER. A lot had changed with Howling Ridge. Something different had taken place. Something dark. People were hardly ever happy. The Fortress was even worse—filled with gloominess at all times. There was just something that didn't feel good about the place anymore. Odessa and her mother were still missing. Keegan had searched desperately for them, but it was fruitless. It was concluded that she was either dead or had fled. A part of Keegan considered the fleeing part. He'd been very hard on her—physically, sexually and emotionally. He wondered if that was the reason she decided to run for her life. But a part of him rebelled against the notion. Odessa was not a woman to shrink from a storm. She had stood firm where others would falter. The thought that she might have run seemed like a betrayal of her very essence. He'd grown harder, the thought of everything weighing down on him—all he's lost and endured for the past year. The Eclipse moon was now but four nights awa
It had been a week since Sheera, Morginna and Ravyn embarked on their journey. The journey had been smooth, but it wasn't on that seventh day that Sheera realized her mother still had her powers. They'd been riding in the woods when they encountered bandits. Like they'd done to Sheera, they tried taking their valuables from them. The bandits outnumbered them, so confronting them wasn't much of an option. And that was where Morginna proved herself. To Sheera and Ravyn's surprise, she used her powers on them, defeating them easily. Of course she was a witch. It was just the first time Sheera was seeing her use her powers. When they'd finished with the bandits, Morginna glared at Ravyn. "I hope you know how to keep a secret." At nightfall, they camped as usual. Sheera and Morginna sat in front of the burning fire while Ravyn busied himself behind, laying on his back while munching on some berries. The mother and child were silent for a while, their eyes simply staring at the fire
Thessaly shrugged, resting a hand on her belly. "After the hunt, she said she needed to go somewhere. She said she'd come to the Fortress later." Kalaril appeared surprised. "Did she mention where she was going?" "She wouldn't say. When I insisted, she snapped at me. I feel a little bad that she might have used me to get out of the Fortress without raising suspicions. You know, it was her idea that we didn't go with any of the Keepers or maids." A Keeper came forward, taking the deer from her horse. Thessaly took a deep breath. "I am exhausted, Beta. What I need right now is some soft hands on my back." Kalaril chuckled, nodding. "You go ahead, Thess." She bowed before walking away. .... By nightfall when Odessa was still not back, it became a cause for concern. Her mother wasn't questioned, but she claimed she didn't know anything on her whereabouts. Keegan ordered Keepers to go look for her. It was a thing to worry about as Odessa had never stayed out that late before. Thes
"Kathryn, you must think carefully about this." Morginna urged, walking at a fast pace beside Sheera."There is nothing to think about. I must go back and warn them." Sheera's voice was resolute, not looking at her."But you told me you've been banished. They'll kill you if you set foot there!""I'll find a way."They were almost out to the part where people could see them when Morginna grabbed her hand, bringing her to a stop."Think about this. You do no longer have a wolf. Whatever Thessaly does will not affect you. You'll be fine, Kathryn.""So, what?" Sheera scoffed, pulling her arm free. Her face contorted in a mix of frustration and pain. "I have friends, people I care about! I can't just... I can't just leave them there to die!"She attempted to leave, but Morginna grabbed her hand again."Wh
In all her life, Odessa had never heard anything more shocking—more unnervingly alarming.Releasing the arrows, Thessaly sent one sinking into Odessa's shoulder, and the other piercing her thigh. Odessa crumpled to the ground with a painful grunt, the rough forest floor biting into her knees."How does it feel, Mistress?" Thessaly's voice dripped with venom, the title 'Mistress' twisting cruelly off her tongue. "It feels like death, doesn't it? This is the pain you wished upon a pregnant woman. Anyway," she strode forward, her movements casual, as though she strolled through a field of flowers rather than toward her dying foe. "I will not blame you. I was indeed, an obstacle in your way and I'd have done the same. I have done worse."Odessa shook her head. The pain was fierce but not as scorching as it should have been, and something in her guts told her it had to do with Thessaly. "This whole time," the words were strained. "It was you...""Yes, dearest." Thessaly got close enough t
Odessa and Thessaly rode side by side, their horses' hooves muffled on the mossy ground. Once they reached a small clearing, they dismounted, each taking their bow and arrows in hand."You know, as much as I enjoy this hunt, Odessa, I still find it strange that you wouldn't let the Keepers or even a maid come with us," Thessaly remarked, her eyes sharp and scanning the shadowed trees ahead with her arrow aimed.Odessa was only a few feet from her, her own gaze darting around the surroundings. "We are being watched all the time, Thessaly. Don't you miss this? Being able to roam freely without the fear of being watched and judged?"She heard a crackling twig and turned swiftly, only to find a lone squirrel scurrying into the underbrush. She exhaled, lowering her bow."Don't worry, we're strong. We can defend ourselves. And even if you are unable to because of your condition, I'll protect you." Odessa added with a smile.Thessaly laughed. She lowered her bow to touch her round belly. "Th
Sheera and Morginna retreated to a quiet alcove beside the garden.Morginna had instructed the guards make sure no one disturbed them.She returned to Sheera with the cup of water she'd asked for, sitting next to her on the bench."Thank you," Sheera muttered, drinking from the cup, the cool water soothing her parched throat.They were calmer now, although it had taken time and tears to reach this peace.Sheera's burden was slowly being replaced by relief—relief that that she had found her mother.Elke was right. She felt lucky that she did come from her. The woman was strong, beautiful, smart, brave. It was rare to see such qualities in a woman.Sitting next to her, inhaling her edible scent... it was like a dream come true."I still can't believe it's true," Morginna shook her head, staring into the distance. "I had to leave Howling Ridge after giving you to that woman. The Alpha of Howling Ridge then—Alpha Samael—was a very ruthless one and was desperately looking for me because he