[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
[Abe]Everything was going wrong. His plan was flawless. They'd strengthen their forces and sneak a large-scale attack - the largest one ever - on the Whispering Moon Pack, kicking their Goddess-less butts out of these sacred lands. They will make history. Their secret weapon would bring down the giant Alpha during the battle. The victory was theirs. But that conceited Oscar wanted to show off to Cole, boasting that he would disable Cole by getting rid of that smart*ss Beta. In the end, he only succeeded in announcing their secret weapon to the whole f*cking world. Abe glared at the almost full moon, who was glowing peacefully back at him and forced the ale down his throat. He managed to set things right with Oscar but then that fat Edgar and womaniser Wesley went yapping, revealing more of their secrets. His plans were thwarted. Abe would have to stretch his brilliant mind again. He had just worked out a new, flawless plan when those nitwits from his pack used their sto
[Cole]Don't fall in love with your plans, Cole learned. Battles are always circled with countless uncertainties and abrupt changes until their last second. He knew them well, every muscle and nerve of his body was familiar too. The adrenaline rush does not impair him. Instead, it makes him more determined. "It's a warning for danger," Modis continued. "Father only uses it when I'm away from home.""What does it mean?" Dove searched the sky again but there was nothing. The white clouds continued to sail peacefully across the afternoon sun. Modis looked carefully at Cole. "There were two flashes. I'm guessing it means, 'danger in two days'. Father knows I'm here so the danger is--." "The battle," his wife whispered. Then she turned around in shock. "But, isn't the full moon in three days?" Cole grunted, "Oscar probably planned to celebrate his victory on the full moon." That crazy mutt, Cole added silently. Oscar's messenger would arrive later today with the battle date, t
[Dove]I awoke to an empty bed. Feeling the dent on my bed, Cole's warmth kissed my fingers. I realized that he had only just left. Probably to catch up on the preparations for tomorrow, I thought, feeling lonely without his presence. Instinctively, I reached to the back of my neck and felt - nothing. A comforting smile spread across my lips. I managed to stop him. Then, I pulled my knees up, covered my face in them and broke down into tears. I want him to mark me. I want him as my mate. He's my mate, my mind screamed desperately. Why do I have such a sad life? I keep forming dreams only to have them shattered by my own hands. Someone knocked softly at my door. Hastily, I sniffed hard and wiped away anything that would betray my vulnerability, then I answered the second knocking. Claire entered with my breakfast. She raised her hand to above her head, placed the tray on the bed and then pointed at the steaming beef broth. Cole told me to cook this for you, she signed.
[Dove]The villagers and I were standing on guard at the gate, facing the bluish-grey mountains when Connie came up behind us. "A force is coming. Seven odd." This was unexpected, I thought. Who could it be? I wanted to ask when Abe's face barged into my view. My heart seized for a moment. An unknown fear crept into my mind. What is he doing here? Shouldn't he be at the battle?"Dove," Abe said calmly. His mask was completely off, showing his raw emotions and darkest desires. "I didn't expect you to be here." He raised his head to the blackening sky and inhaled deeply, then returned to us with an evil grin on his face. "I wasn't expecting the village to be guarded." Realizing that he was up to his old sneaky ways, I straightened. "You never change."An eerie cackle escaped his grinning lips. "Aren't you bolder now?" His smiling eyes fell into a death stare. "You think that marrying an Alpha changes your status, don't you? Did you tell them, Dove? About your special gift."I
[Dove]Where he had bitten stung furiously the next morning. I had to ice the area whilst Cole kissed me whenever he got the chance. I knew he was trying to comfort my pain, but I still glared at him in the swooning effects of his kiss. Then, as my pain subsided slightly, he broke the news to me:Claire had left the pack at dawn with Abe. She would bring Abe back, then find my father and convince him to leave the Moon Paw Pack. "It could take a while," her hand-written note explained. "But I will succeed.' I read the note again then folded it. She had left the note on the kitchen counter and Cole found it when he was getting the ice. "When will she be back?" Cole muttered. I shrugged, feeling hopeful. "She didn't say specifically." Cole dropped his head and shook it with a chuckle. "I have to review the rules. People are leaving the village freely without my consent." Seeing that I wasn't in the mood for a laugh, he sat closer and I rested my head on his shoulder. *
[Dove]My eyes grew misty again. Before I made a crying mess of myself, I leaned forward and captured his lips as his arms circled around my waist and pulled me close. When we broke away, Patrick and his band played a fast piece and I laughed out at the memory of the feast and my complaints. Scanning the faces that had long become familiar, their smiles bore new meaning for me - their acceptance of me as a member of their pack. I had wanted to be a priestess of the Moon Goddess because I thought I would be accepted without judgement at the house of the Goddess. She cares for and protects us so I would feel accepted. But it turns out that I was welcomed and accepted unconditionally in a place where I should feel the least kinship. Tears welled up in my eyes once more as Cole hugged my shoulder, faced the villagers and thanked them. Once their applause faded, they dispersed to the trays of steaming food.Cole returned to me. "I have many witnesses now." He wiped away the wet
[Dove]"Come on, Dove!" Megan's voice crashed into my dreams. Visions in my slumbering mind burst like bubbles. I felt my body's weight once more and groaned quietly. "Wake up. We got a long day ahead." My covers were rudely torn from me and a cold gust washed over me. I shivered slightly. "What long day do we have? Stop it, Megan," I grumbled. A hand grabbed my wrist and pulled me to a sitting position. Then, two hands cradled my cheeks and squashed them hard, like a soft toy. My eyes flared open at the pain and I looked soberly at the annoyed face. "You. You have a long day. Let's go." Megan took my wrist again and pulled me off the bed. She tried to push me towards the bathroom when I stepped aside and gave her a solemn expression. Throwing her arms down, she shot me an exasperated look. "Okay, what? Come on, say."Cole's tone in her voice brought a surge of tears to my eyes. "Oh no, no, no, no." She grabbed my shoulders and shook me hard. "You're not doing this t
[Dove]Cole wanted to stroll back to the village. I wondered what came over him as his fingers weaved through mine, and he clasped my hand, palm to palm, keeping me close while we walked away from the waterfall. He glanced at me and chuckled softly. "What's wrong?""You're unusually cheerful," I noted to him. He answered with that sunshine smile of his that I loved and I was mesmerized. Quickly, he looked ahead with a frown. "Stop looking at me like that." His voice was gruff again. I blinked. Realizing what he meant, I stared ahead as my cheeks betrayed me again. The forest felt suddenly alive with the leaves crunching under our feet and the distant chirping of birds. Winter's coming, I thought, while admiring the bald trees. For some reason, Patrick's bowl-shaped hair came into my mind and I laughed. Cole smiled with furrowed brows. Then, his eyes widened and he glared down at me. "I hope you're not thinking of another man." He halted his footsteps, pulled up our t
[Cole]That d*mn woman was at it again. Cole was expecting his wife to be all cheery when he reminded her about their promise of forever. Jude said that women love it when men remember such things.Well, not his wife, apparently, Cole cursed silently.She shot him a frown and said with an innocent shrug, "What did I promise? I can't remember."But then her cheeks flamed up. Cole's eyes widened slightly. Under daylight, her blushing cheeks appeared sunburnt, her smooth, fair skin glowed like silk, and her silver hair sparkled like stars in the darkest night. She looked ravishing, he thought and swallowed hard. Looking down with a chuckle, he returned to her face with a similarly innocent smile. "You look like you need to cool off."She flinched. "No, I'm fine." And then, her fingers pressed on her warm cheeks as if to cool them down. "I think you do." Were his last words before he took her by the wrist and pulled her towards the lake. Dove used her small body's weight to t
[Cole]Forever - was what she had promised him. He won't let her go this easily. She hadn't woken up or returned to her human form since the battle. And it had been three days. Cole stared at the white wolf on his bed, sensing Dove's fragility and growing more despair. He focused on her tiny breathing, fearing that it would go away. Claire quietly appeared at his side. "Thank you for keeping my secret."The giant Alpha didn't respond. Cole had figured out Claire's identity when she first saved Dove from the rogue wolves. It wasn't hard as long as you look at the facts close enough - aside from Jude, Megan, and himself, Claire was the last of the first to know when Dove left the village, so she would be able to get to her in time. When Claire saved Dove again, Cole had realized Claire's special power - hypnotism. Jude had been right about the ancient rumors - wolves with special powers do exist. They are rare, but they live amongst them. But Cole didn't know everythi
[Dove]A hand pressed on my shoulder. Claire - my mother, Alisa - stared at me with her usual stony expression. Then, her arms went around me and she hugged me gently. "My baby," she whispered softly in my ears. "Your power is what you make of it. It's your choice." "But I don't know what it is! How do I use it?" I wailed anxiously. She pulled back and stared at me with a keen look. "You know what it is."I sniffed. Studying her face, a wave of calmness overtook me, then a series of flashbacks screened in my mind like a human movie. One thing stood out clearly and it was something that I had been trying my best to achieve, all this while. I want to protect the people I loved. Instantly, my hair burst into a glorious white silver light. It grew stronger and brighter, and my eyelids grew heavier. I closed my eyes and all the smiles that I wanted to protect flashed before me. My body exploded with warm energy.******[Cole]There was silver in the veil of smoke weaving
[Dove]The villagers and I were standing on guard at the gate, facing the bluish-grey mountains when Connie came up behind us. "A force is coming. Seven odd." This was unexpected, I thought. Who could it be? I wanted to ask when Abe's face barged into my view. My heart seized for a moment. An unknown fear crept into my mind. What is he doing here? Shouldn't he be at the battle?"Dove," Abe said calmly. His mask was completely off, showing his raw emotions and darkest desires. "I didn't expect you to be here." He raised his head to the blackening sky and inhaled deeply, then returned to us with an evil grin on his face. "I wasn't expecting the village to be guarded." Realizing that he was up to his old sneaky ways, I straightened. "You never change."An eerie cackle escaped his grinning lips. "Aren't you bolder now?" His smiling eyes fell into a death stare. "You think that marrying an Alpha changes your status, don't you? Did you tell them, Dove? About your special gift."I
[Dove]I awoke to an empty bed. Feeling the dent on my bed, Cole's warmth kissed my fingers. I realized that he had only just left. Probably to catch up on the preparations for tomorrow, I thought, feeling lonely without his presence. Instinctively, I reached to the back of my neck and felt - nothing. A comforting smile spread across my lips. I managed to stop him. Then, I pulled my knees up, covered my face in them and broke down into tears. I want him to mark me. I want him as my mate. He's my mate, my mind screamed desperately. Why do I have such a sad life? I keep forming dreams only to have them shattered by my own hands. Someone knocked softly at my door. Hastily, I sniffed hard and wiped away anything that would betray my vulnerability, then I answered the second knocking. Claire entered with my breakfast. She raised her hand to above her head, placed the tray on the bed and then pointed at the steaming beef broth. Cole told me to cook this for you, she signed.