#Chapter34Cain POV:We were at the ceremony; everything was going great, Freja looked absolutely breathtaking, and I thanked the goddess that she had granted me with her as my mate. I was dancing with Freja, enjoying this moment we were having, when Eve, mind linked with me, saying there was a problem that needed my immediate attention. Reluctantly, I left my mate on the dance floor; my wolf stirred frantically, not wanting to part with her. I found Eve within seconds, leaning against the far wall and waiting for me. She was standing there, trying to look sexy, but she just looked desperate. I approached her and begrudgingly asked, “What’s the problem?” “Cain, can we talk, please? In private?” She looked saddened and worried about something. I hesitated and searched her face. “Yes, but only for a moment.” I had a feeling she was up to something. She led me into a room near the back of the hall and slightly closed the door. Eve swayed over to me, shaking her hips seductivel
#Chapter35I heard footsteps and voices outside the door. I quickly put my hands behind my back, making it appear as if I was still bound. The door opened with a bang, and in walked Demetrius, with a sly grin plastered on his stupid face. He cocked a brow. “Oh, your finally awake, Mrs. Sleepy head.”“Where the fuck am I?” I spat. Demetrius tsked at me and waved his index finger. “Temper, temper. I suggest you cool that temper before he comes to greet you; he won’t be as kind towards you as I am.” He said in a severe tone. I raised a brow. “Before who comes?” I asked hesitantly. “Our coven leader, Lazarus.” He clasped his hands together. “He is absolutely dying to meet you.” Demetrius grinned. I narrowed my eyes at him. “Well, I’m not so eager to meet him, and he will just have to wait.”He tilted his head to the side. “Oh, and why is that?” He said with curiosity. I leapt from my chair and darted towards Demetrius, but he quickly caught on and slammed me to the ground,
#Chapter36His eyes turned a shade darker. “He sold me out to Cain’s father. Although rogue vampires had attacked the Dead pack, your father accused me and my coven of doing it. So, dear old daddy went to Cain’s father instead of confronting me first and betrayed me. They teamed up against me, and your precious mate killed my sister during the fight.” He hissed. The anger and hurt were evident in his facial features as he told the story. I nodded my head slightly. “Hmm, interesting story.” I rolled my eyes. Did he expect me to care? To feel remorse for him? Lazarus snarled at me, “Story? So you think I’m telling you a bedtime story?” His voice grew louder with each word. “No, I just don’t find what you’re saying very interesting, and as I’ve already said, Cain isn’t my mate,” I told him through gritted teeth. His lip twitched. “I am truly going to enjoy draining you dry.”I clicked my tongue and batted my lashes. “Aren’t you sweet.” I smiled. He narrowed those beady red
#Chapter37I woke up, still lying on the floor of Lazarus’s office. Yet, it was now empty, and I was alone. I felt so weak, and I tried to channel my wolf, but she wasn’t there; I couldn’t feel her or hear her. So, I guess I have to do this on my own; I have to get out of here. I shakily got up off the floor, bracing myself against the wall for support. I reached for the door, and it was unlocked. My brows scrunched together in confusion, unsure of what to think about this. Could this be a trap? Or were they not expecting me to wake up so soon. I slowly and as quietly as possible walked down the hallway. Unfortunately, my one eye was swollen, making it hard for me to see correctly, and it didn’t help that I had no idea where the fuck I was going. I continued down the hall but stopped dead in my tracks; when I heard voices. They were getting louder and were closing in on me. There was a door just to my left, and I quickly bolted into the room. However, I would soon wish that I ha
#Chapter38Freja POV: The smell of flowers, bark and grass, flooded my nose. The birds were singing beautifully, and the sun was shining brightly. I opened my eyes, and I was lying beneath an old willow tree. Its leaves swayed in the wind and brushed against my skin; I felt so at peace. Wait! Am I dead? I quickly sat up and looked around, not recognizing any of my surroundings. I tried to remember how I got here, but the last thing I remembered was Lazarus fighting with a large black wolf. Shit, maybe I am dead? I stood to my feet and walked closer to the tree; it was so beautiful and magnificent that I couldn’t help but admire it. Suddenly, a figure appeared from behind the tree, a familiar person, Mikael? But, wait, he’s dead, so that means……I am too.My chest began to heave. “Mikael.” Tears welled in my eyes as I rushed to him and hugged him tightly. He pulled me into him, wrapping his arms around me. “My dear little Freja.” He pulled back and smiled at me.I looked him
#Chapter39I was finally released from the hospital and feeling much better. The doctor told me I was healing at a tremendous rate and was lucky to be alive. She had wanted me to stay in the hospital for a while longer, but I argued against it. I needed out of there. Cain took me to our room, so I could finally have a much, needed shower. I quickly jumped into the shower, instantly feeling relaxed and calm as the warm water cascaded down my body. I finally decided to get out of the shower, dressed, and walked into the bedroom where Cain was waiting.He stood from the bed and approached me; his expression was angry yet filled with worry. “Don’t ever run from me again; you scared the shit out of me. I thought for sure I had lost you.” His tone was clipped. Him saying this made me angry, and the memories of that night flashed before my eyes. I took a step towards him and pointed an accusatory finger at him. “I had good cause for running from you. I caught you having a make-out ses
#Chapter40Cain leaned down, pressing his lips to my ear and sending a jolt of ecstasy between my legs. “Say you want me, say you need me. Tell me you accept me as your mate.” He gently whispered. I inhaled deeply, pausing for a moment and considered everything, then I remembered Mikael’s warning. “I want you, Cain; I need you and...I…accept you as my mate.” I finally said the words. Without wasting another moment, he thrust into me hard and deep, pounding into me furiously. Moans and groans filled the room as he filled me. Then, finally, Cain flipped me over and continued to penetrate me, but slower, as if he was savouring it. He was more gentle now; he stared deep into my eyes before cupping my face and pulling me into him, kissing me passionately, as his hard cock continued to stretch my soaking wet pussy. My nails dug into his back, causing him to growl in approval. He gripped my hips, his pace picking up and his thrusts now animalistic. Finally, my climax was reaching its p
#Chapter41Freja POV:I laid there in bed, staring at Cain as he slept so soundly. Everything seemed different now, my perspective of him was different now, but I wondered what was to come of our future? Thoughts of my short time with Mikael were clouding my thoughts. I wondered what he had truly meant and what dangers lay ahead for us. I considered telling Cain about Mikael’s warning, but the timing just wasn’t right. I rolled onto my back and stared at the ceiling, unable to sleep. I placed my hand onto Cain’s mark and caressed it, still unable to fully come to terms with the fact that I had mated with him, a man that used to haunt my dreams. Everyone always told me about how horrible he is and the things he has done, but as I’ve gotten to know him, I’ve seen small glimpses of a man that no one has ever seen. I got out of bed, walked over to the balcony door, and peeked through the curtain. The sun was rising, gracing the land with its light. Things were peaceful, but I wondere
#Chapter171People started to approach, congratulating us and bombarding us with questions. Suddenly, I felt sick to my stomach, and my head felt fuzzy, as my vision doubled. I looked up at Cain. “I need to use the washroom,” I said quickly, then spun on my heel, practically running towards the bathroom. I made it to the bathroom and hurled the contents of my stomach into the cold porcelain toilet. Once I was finished, I stood from the floor and leaned over the sink, steadying myself. I closed my eyes and attempted to regulate my breathing and erratic heart rate. As I opened my eyes again, I was no longer in the bathroom but back in the forest of the damned and standing before the willow tree. I glanced around frantically, wondering what the fuck was going on. Helena appeared out of nowhere, scaring the life out of me and causing me to gasp. “Holy shit! You scared me.” I shouted at her. She raised a brow and gave me a deadpan stare. “Watch that tongue of yours.” Helena scolded m
#Chapter170Things had been going well for Cain and me since our ceremony. We couldn’t get enough of each other, taking advantage of every opportunity we had to devour one another. Then, the day after our mating, we had Samara and Eve’s funeral, saying our goodbyes and laying them to rest. It was a beautiful farewell; friends and family had gathered around, saying something about the fallen pack members before Cain put them into the ground. Due to their crimes, Cain and I had decided to do things differently regarding a funeral for Calyx, Adela and Erik. Aside from what they had done, they were family and deserved a proper burial. So we decided to bury the trio on the border of both packs and kept things modest, saying a simple goodbye before coating their bodies in soil.As time went on, I slowly learned how things worked around here and adapted to my duties as Luna. Things were a bit rough for a while, but Cain was supportive and guided me through things, being patient with me as
#Chapter169Violet grabbed my hand before leading me out of the bedroom, through the halls and out the back doors. She abruptly stopped as we exited through the doors. “I need to cover your eyes.” She told me. I furrowed my brows. “Why?” I asked hesitantly. She gave me a warm and comforting smile. “Just trust me.” Violet requested of me, and although I was reluctant, I did trust her. I nodded and allowed her to cover my eyes with her hand, knowing that I would be safe with her. Violet held my hand in hers and guided me through the yard, warning me of any obstacles in my way, so I didn’t trip and make a fool of myself. Not knowing where we were going or what the fuck was going on made me feel quite uneasy. My heart rate increased, my chest rising and falling heavily, as we continued to walk. I huffed in frustration, becoming impatient now. “I don’t like this, you know,” I told Violet honestly, and she chuckled at me. Did she think I was joking?After a few moments, we finally
#Chapter168His upper lip twitched before his lips curled up and into a smile. Cain entangled his hand within my hair, gripping the strands with his fingers, and he closed the distance between us, capturing my lips with his. Cain lifted me up and off his lap. He laid down on the cool sheets, flat on his back and pulled me into him, wrapping his arm tightly around me as he yanked me closer to him, leaving no space between us. Cain kissed the top of my head, lingering there for a moment. Both of us were comfortable, feeling content in each other's arms as the heavyweight of sleep wrapped around us. This moment almost felt surreal, like everything was a dream. Cain had nearly died, I had almost lost him, and I could’ve died, to be honest, a piece of me did. I got Cain back, but I had lost something that meant just as much to me as he does. I could only hope that she was alright and happy wherever she was. I woke up, and the bed was empty; slight panic stirred within me, as I didn’t
#Chapter167“I think you need to be taught a lesson.” He said in a seductive and husky tone. I squeezed my thighs together as the lust for him grew. “Yes, I do,” I whispered, and Cain released a satisfactory growl before nipping my ear. He reared back, then flipped me over and onto my back. Cain straddled me, careful not to put his full weight on me and then ripped my shirt in half. I wasn’t wearing a bra, and he seemed pleased with this, as a smile spread across those plump lips while he cupped my breasts in his hands and rolled my nipples between his thumb and forefinger. Cain stood from the bed and removed what was left of my shirt. He ripped the torn fabric in half again before flipping me back onto my stomach. Then, straddling me once again, Cain tied my hands together with a piece of the shirt before tying the other end to the bed post. My panties were soaked from my juices, as the desire to have him was stronger than ever. Once he was finished tying me, he rubbed his hand
#Chapter166He turned on his heel and walked to the door, hesitantly opening it. Gunnar shot me one more glance before leaving the room and closing the door behind him. Once he was gone, I laid down on the bed, letting more tears stream down my face again. I screamed internally at the anger and grief that was consuming my mind and body. I sucked in a deep breath, trying to calm myself and decided to have a shower. I got up from the bed and started walking to the bathroom but stopped, my eyes drifting towards the balcony doors. I walked over to the doors, whipping them open and stepped outside. There was a storm brewing in the sky, and it was now raining. I stood there, the rain soaking my body, and I fell to my knees. As I rubbed my hands down my face, feeling more overwhelmed and distraught by the second, I looked to the sky and asked why? Just as I expected, I got no response, no answers, and I felt more lost than I ever have in my life. I closed my eyes and slowly stood to my f
#Chapter165I peered down at Cain, my eyes taking in his exhausted features. Cain wasn’t wearing a shirt, only a blanket covering him. I slid the blanket down, revealing his once muscular physique and seeing him in such a withering state made my chest ache. My hand glided along his skin, stopping above his heart, and I could feel his weakened heart slowly beat against my palm. I reached down for the powder and opened the bottle before sprinkling the yellow substance onto his chest. Then, just as Helena instructed, I grabbed the moon rock next and placed it on top of the powder, in the center of his chest. I closed my eyes for a beat and sucked in a deep breath, trying to calm my frazzled nerves. Next, I repeated the words she told me. “Death be no more and life come forth,” I said aloud, my voice cracking slightly. I then sat back and watched him curiously. My eyes frantically searched Cain’s statuesque frame for any movement, but there was nothing. His chest began to rise and fal
#Chapter164Erik’s arm tightened around my neck, and things were starting to go black. However, I refused to die, not today and not by his hand. I closed my eyes and reminded myself of who I was, that I am a fucking warrior. I lifted my arm and elbowed Erik in the stomach, causing him to release me. He stumbled backwards and clutched his stomach, but that only lasted for a second before he stood to his full height again, glaring daggers at me. I looked around the ground and spotted a large, fallen tree branch. I hurriedly picked up the branch and swung it at him furiously. However, Erik found this amusing and started to laugh at my feeble attempt to attack him. I swung at him again, the branch brushing against his chest this time, and his playful expression quickly vanished. Erik leapt forward, coming straight for me, but he didn’t get too far, as suddenly, he was lifted from the ground. Gunnar stood there, black eyes and snarling viciously, as he held Erik by the throat off the g
#Chapter163Erik towered over me, and his lip twitched upwards in disgust as his eyes held darkness to them. I dug my hands into the cool earth and backed away from him, but the further I got, the closer he came. Finally, I tried to get up from the ground, and Erik kicked me back down with his boot. I stilled, deciding to stay where I was and instead propped myself up onto my elbows. “What the fuck, Erik?” My tone's anger and the hurt of his betrayal only grew. His upper lip curled into a snarl as he narrowed his eyes. “That cure is coming with me.” He growled out, his tone deep and demanding. I snorted and then gave him a deadpan stare. “Over my dead body.” Even though I was shitting my pants right now, as he had an advantage over me, I refused to let him take what was rightfully mine. I had earned this cure and gave up a piece of myself in the process, just to get it. Erik stepped closer, his feet on either side of my legs now, trapping me in my place, before stopping and sn