“What the fuck are you doing?!” Hunter gasped, while all Corinne cared to do was look in the direction of where Aiden was now spinning Penelope in the air full of joy, relieved to realize that she hadn't gotten in their way, even though she was still biting her own hand “Stop biting yourself!” he continued demanding, approaching her as if willing to push her hand away, but Corinne soon stopped him, sitting down in the garden dirt while ripping her fangs out of her flesh “What the fuck were you thinking?!” Hunter gasped, in a mix of terror and outrage, as if that were the worst scene he could have seen that day.
“Haven't you ever had to bite something to stop yourself from screaming in pain or something, so you wouldn't be discovered on a battlefield after being wounded? Sometimes the only thing you have around is your own arm..." Corinne explained, thinking it was obvious, but the incredulous expression o
“You dirty wolf, stop putting your paws on me while other people are around!” Penelope complained under her breath, but everyone at the breakfast table could hear her, even Corinne, who was sitting at the exact other end of that restless couple, couldn't help but smile as she watched Penelope elbow her mate in a way little discreetly, making him take his hands off her under the table.“Do you two want to get a fucking room?” Felix Calibur grumbled, in a tone that couldn't be described as anything more than bitter "I'm almost making myself throw up my toast."Sitting next to Corinne, Octavia mumbled something unintelligible, but seemed to be agreeing with Felix's complaint.“Stop being a grumpy old man for a second and leave the lovey-dovey alone, Felix.” Isabelle demanded, althoug
Ever since Hunter was a boy, his father’s young brother had always given him more headaches than help, with his mania for not knowing how to control his mouth. Hunter couldn't even say the duel with that old tigress was the worst mess his uncle had ever been in, but it was certainly the one that had irritated Hunter the most, even after so many years. He didn't really know where that intense yearning came from, but Hunter wished Corinne had come to his office that night and visited him of her own free will, just so they could talk or something, just like she always seemed so comfortable and willing to talk to the swan girl, Isabelle and now even Aiden…But not. Now he had to watch her nervously pace back and forth in his office, just because Felix didn't know how to respect a tiger if his life depended on it.
Corinne realized that a duel, perhaps more than a way of defending the wolf's honor, was also a form of entertainment for the pack, as all the wolves around, especially the younger ones, seemed extremely excited to watch the fight that had been promised to them that morning. They all looked so happy they didn't even seem to notice when Corinne bumped into them in the crowd that was beginning to form outside the Calibur house, as she followed Octavia to the courtyard.“Octa! You can’t ignore me forever!” Corinne grunted, apologizing under her breath to every wolf her shoulder accidentally hit because of Octavia's ability to be as slippery as an eel “We need to talk!” she demanded, needing to almost throw herself forward to finally be able to grab Octavia's wrist and make her stop “Please, stop with that! I don't know what made you think I cared who your mate is, but&helli
"Penelope! I can not breathe!" Corinne panted desperately, but that didn't stop the corset at her waist from becoming even tighter.“Stop being dramatic.” the swan princess snorted, continuing to strangle her waist with a strength that Corinne would never have imagined a little bird shifter would possess “My father himself told me in his last letter that the last time the Alphas gathered to honor a wife was over a century ago, when my grandmother was still a child. So, if you want to look perfect for an event like this, then shut up and let me adjust that dress until it really fits you perfectly.” her hands finally stopped pulling on the corset, but Corinne didn't have time to feel relieved, because the knot she tied in the strings didn't let her lungs go back to the right place “That old seamstress's designs are pretty decent, but if you don't have the appropriate preparation
As the son of one of the most influential Lunas to ever exist in the Calibur pack, Hunter was used to attending parties and welcoming different Alphas in the most cordial way possible, even when he wasn't in the mood for it. However, that day, everything seemed very different, as the other Alphas disembarked to enjoy the ball in Corinne's honor. Hunter had never been so in the background as the Alpha of this pack, but he had never felt so proud, either. Hell, Hunter wished he could say he'd be feeling the same way if it were Isabelle, Aiden, or even Felix who were being honored as a hero that night, but…It was special. Because it was Corinne.For probably the hundredth time that night, Hunter broke protocol and slipped into the house, placing himself next to the stairs where Belle had promised that she and Penelope would come down with Corinne when she was ready, which, in his opinion, was t
“Hunter!” Corinne and Jennifer gasped at the same time, but it was his wife who reached him first, hurrying to remove some of the banana peels, food scraps and crumpled packaging that were on his head and shoulders “Are you okay? Oh, shit, you’re bleeding!” she lamented with an expression of pure concern, but Hunter didn't even need to run his hand across his forehead to know that it was just a superficial cut that would be healed in a matter of seconds.“I’m fine. But there is someone who will not be fine after this.” he growled, raising his head again towards where Jennifer was, having gone down some steps and now stood on wobbly legs looking at him, terrified.“I… I didn’t want to do that, Hunter!” she whimpered, shakily “I… Uh… Felix told me to throw out the trash b
“Uh… Are you sure it wouldn’t be better if Aiden helped you with this?” Corinne asked nervously, swallowing hard as she watched Hunter undo the buttons on the filthy shirt he was wearing, revealing his chest covered in muscles, scars, and tattoos, before throwing the clothes into the hamper that was next to her.“He's making sure Jennifer doesn't go near the party and try anything else.” he explained, shaking his head with a mix of disappointment and irritation “Besides, the wolves responsible for cleaning will already be unhappy about losing part of the party to clean up that mess near the stairs. I don’t want to make them more dissatisfied by having to clean my room, too.” Corinne's face burned as he began to unbuckle his belt and she was deeply grateful when he finally entered the bathroom of his room, as she would hardly be able to take her eyes of
“And these are frankincense and rosemary incense. My favorites." Vera Carter, the Elephant Alpha's mate, happily placed into Corinne's hands what was probably her tenth gift in less than five minutes “They make the house smell delicious and are very useful in helping us relax after a tiring day taking care of the pack.”“I greatly appreciate your consideration, Alpha Carter. And, please, don’t forget to take some bars of the chocolate with hazelnuts that your daughter seems to like so much.” Corinne smiled at the little girl leaning over the nearby dessert table, as well as several other children of all kinds “My husband said that the hazelnut seeds he bought last year from squirrels have adapted very well to our soil, so if you also want to take some, it will be a pleasure to be able to return your gifts.”&ldquo