[Cole]The last time something like this happened was when his parents died. The cave had exploded and spewed flaming rocks all over the village, crushing everything that stood around it. Fire was everywhere, reducing everything meaningful to useless ashes - houses, trees and people. Those who survived death suffered harsh burns that took days to heal. Cole's memory of the explosion, before and after, had eroded with time until it became a blur. Today, it was revived. Owin was lying on his bed, twisting and grunting in excruciating pain. His entire exterior had been burned, revealing the raw, pink flesh, red veins and yellowish-white blotches underneath. There were no traces of Owin; the squirming body was completely unrecognizable. The air was thickened with the bitter smell of his burnt limbs and deafened with the dense silence of the audience. Cole watched silently as Aeson, the village doctor, tended swiftly to the urging wounds. He felt a squeeze in his hand, looked d
[Dove]We left after visiting Owin. Aeson said that Owin's healing had started at daybreak. It usually takes five days for a full recovery so Owin would be three days late. This was good news. Jude seemed to be breathing properly again. When he learned that silver might be in the flammable liquid, he requested to be in charge of the investigation. Cole agreed on a condition that he let Megan assist him and Jude obliged. "Why did you insist on Megan's involvement?" I sipped the water from my hands and sighed happily. My mind felt more refreshed. I stepped away from the stream and sat on a large moss-covered rock nearby."She knows a lot about the human chemicals. We need to learn about them. For the battle. And it would help us if Jude learned it fast." Cole took his sip of water and sat beside me. "Besides, she's a great teacher." The corner of his lip lifted mischievously. The morning mist was clearing as I quietly admired my husband's quick wits. "I have one last questi
[Cole]"I'm surprised that you brought her along. I thought Owin had told you," Jave leaned over and whispered when Dove was out of earshot. Cole kept a straight face and watched Dove as she went about the room, admiring the rich tapestry. He knew that she was really trying to listen and hoped she didn't hear this d*mn conversation. Jave continued in a quick whisper. "I hope you haven't mated with her. That cursed thing."Cole felt his fist tighten. He had to hold his anger in. As much as he wanted to shove a fist in that large round face, he knew that Jave was merely a blind follower of the rumor. But he didn't like what he heard. Worst, he wanted to take Dove to bed then and there, but something in his mind held him back. Cole glared at the weak moonlight that had found its way into the room and managed a calm voice. "That thing's still my Luna." He forced himself to turn to the wide-eyed hulk and smiled, "I appreciate all your help, Jave. Your next month's supply is on
[Cole]That fucking slimewolf tried to hit on his wife. A well-known sweet talker, Wesley would hit on anything that moves. A slimewolf, Cole's buddies had nicknamed him and Cole decided to start using that name today. It happened right after his brief private moment with Oscar. The crazy mutt was unusually tight-lipped, giving frivolous responses throughout the conversation. Cole figured that someone had been training him as the proud Alpha continued his acting. "I'll sniff them out, Cole. I swear to Goddess." A strange smirk appeared on his face and disappeared. "Those fuckers deserve to die! How can they use fire on poor Owin?"Cole caught a glint of satisfaction in the wild eyes but maintained his composure. Once Oscar was out of sight, his smile collapsed and he threw his glass out of the window in fury.Returning to the waiting room, Cole saw the slimewolf already making his move on Dove. Dove was seething. She held her ground well until Wesley leaned in to smell her
[Dove]His hand went under my dress, sliding upwards, feeling my skin, sending more icy streaks up my spine. Another one glided up the back of my other thigh and cupped the roundness of my bottom, kneading it gently. The caress sent a new streak of quivers to my head and I moaned into his mouth. His tongue continued to drive me wild and numb. When he tore his lips away, skimming over my jaw, I took the moment to draw in deep breaths as more sensations came over me. As he sucked my collarbone, his lips going lower with every kiss he printed on my skin, he lifted my feet off the ground and pressed harder onto me. My arms went around his neck and my legs wound around his waist, anchoring my ankles on the small of his back. I held onto him tightly, gasping with need as he devoured the top swell of my soft mounds. The sweet caress of his rough lips sent more numbing chills up my back. I grabbed a fistful of his wild hair and pushed his lips harder onto me. With a grunt, he lifted
[Dove]I woke up to a bear hugging me like a pillow. The late morning sunlight stung my eyes. I winced. My muscles stirred and then the sores and aches came all over my body. I groaned, trying to move the stiffness out of my limbs. Then I realized that the 'stiffness' was actually Cole's heavy, toned arms over my bare chest and thick, muscled legs over my thighs. His peaceful breathing caught my ears and then my neck felt the gentle caress of his breath.Memories of last night flooded back to me. His voracious touches. His hoarse whispers in my ear. The feel of him in me. The wild flitter and sweet tightness in my belly. The sounds I made. We had another round after the first one. I squeezed my eyes in embarrassment.His arms tightened around me and then his lips touched the back of my neck. I sighed and smiled.My hand slid behind and caressed him lightly. A groan escaped through his lips, vibrating the skin of my nape, sending goosebumps up my naked back. I exhaled in anti
[Cole]Dove looked preoccupied towards the end of the meeting; Cole had to stop her from leaving the room. He pulled her close and she immediately wrapped her arms around his waist, flashing him a bright smile. "What's on your mind?" He couldn't help but notice his natural bluntness with her. Her eyes in a crescent moon, she whispered with a cheer in her voice, "Nothing. Why do you ask?""You look… troubled." His thumb brushed across her eyebrow and then her cheek.She shook her head, not missing her smile, then pulled him down for a kiss. There was a knock on the door and Dove hastily broke away. She tried to step aside but Cole held onto her hand and kept her near him. He was beaming inside at her blush, now that he knew they were all because of him. Jude was leaning against the doorframe, arms folded in front of him, wearing his grin. "Sorry to interrupt." Ignoring the Alpha's glare, he said, "Jave is here. He wants to see you, Cole."Cole was surprised but ready. His
[Dove]Grasping my hand, he walked silently back to the village. I followed him quietly all the way back to the mansion, across the corridor and into his room. Once the door closed, Cole turned to me and folded his arms. "Talk. Explain." I started from the idea that I had, to my journey back to my old home, my conversation with my father and then the chase. "Abe is involved, Cole." I was fighting a nagging worry in my mind, knowing that I would only be able to attend to it after giving Cole what he needed. Cole cast his arm at the door behind him and blasted, "He sent those hyenas after you! Why should I listen to him?" I grabbed his arms. "He didn't send them after me. He alerted them to show me what they can do. He was helping me, Cole."Cole scoffed and gave me a wry smile. "Doesn't he know that what they're using would kill you?" "He doesn't know what they have," I muttered sadly at the ground. I told Cole about my father's demotion and, judging from his lack of info