#Chapter43Eve looked like she had been run over by a train more than once. Her hair was matted and tangled, her clothes stained with mud. Her face was coated in a thin layer of dust and smeared makeup. I wrinkled my nose at the sight of her. “Damn, what happened to you?” I asked her. Her chest heaved heavily, Eve’s breathing erratic now. “I’ve been living out here in the woods since Cain banned me from the pack, and it’s all your fucking fault.” She hollered while pointing a bony finger at me. I pursed my lips. “Really, and how is it my fault?” I asked her, incredulous. Her lip quivered. “Because you shouldn’t be here, you shouldn’t be Cain’s mate; it should be me, not you! You aren’t worthy of being his mate; you aren’t worthy of being Luna!” She screeched at me. “Aww, are we jealous?” I fake pouted, “Jealous that he no longer wants you? No longer fucks you, but me instead now? And that you, Eve, aren’t worthy of being in this pack anymore? You are a sneaky, vindictive bi
#Chapter44Cain's eyes burned into mine as a devious smile placated his plump lips. I didn’t know what was in store for me, but I was excited to find out. Then, finally, he reared back and stood to his feet, then casually strolled into the closet. I continued to lay there, waiting for him to come back, but it had now been a few moments, and I started to wonder, what in the hell he was doing? I stood up from the bed and crept towards the closet, trying to peek in as I got closer. Just as I was about to cross the threshold, Cain emerged from the closet. He grabbed me by the wrist and spun me around, slamming me face-first into the wall. Cain held my hands together behind my back before wrapping my hair around his other hand and tugging it back slightly. His soft, plump lips brushed against my ear. “Did I say you could move?” He asked in a husky tone. I bit my lower lip. “No, but I was becoming bored waiting for y….”Cain cut me off by pulling my hair tighter and causing my head t
#Chapter45Cain fucked me hard and deep, pounding into me at a dizzying speed. Finally, he pulled himself all the way out and smacked my ass once again before plunging back into me. He gripped my hair tightly, pulling my head back and entering me even deeper now. I moaned and screamed his name loudly. “Fuck, Cain.” I bellowed out.He flipped me over onto my back suddenly, then lifted my legs, putting them over his shoulder and leaned forward, placing his hands on either side of my head. Again, Cain entered me slowly, this time as his mouth devoured mine. My mind was racing with sexual ecstasy, it was foggy, and my head was starting to spin from the orgasm that was building with each thrust, pushing me closer to the edge. My legs shook as he deepened himself. Cain then reared back slightly and placed his hands on my thighs, entering me deeper than I ever thought possible. Cain’s thrusts were almost violent now, as he consumed my entire being and my climax hit me like a tidal wav
#Chapter46Calyx was silent again, then snarled before I heard a loud crash. I immediately started walking back towards the stairs, not wanting him to come to the door and find me there. I nearly flew down the stairs and into the kitchen; who was Calyx talking to on the phone? Was it Eve? Did she have a brother? Numerous questions scrambled around in my brain as I ran through everything in my head. The whys and the how’s, but I realized I didn’t know much about either, especially, Calyx. I needed to find out more about him to try and piece things together. I wanted to tell Cain earlier about everything, but I didn’t want to say anything to him when we were in the woods, and then we became a bit occupied. Perhaps, that was for the best; maybe I should find out more before telling him, figure out who all Calyx is working with and what his plan is, because if I tell Cain now, he may overreact and spoil everything. As I continued to run things through my head, I reached into the fridg
#Chapter47Cain sat at his desk, his feet resting on the wooden top and his hands rested behind his head. His muscles flexed, the definition in his biceps was more vivid. My breath caught at the sight before me. He didn’t move. “What can I help you with, Freja?” Cain asked, almost sounding annoyed. I stood there contemplating whether or not I wanted to tell him about Calyx; he has a right to know. But what danger would that put him in? What if the man in this room was working with Calyx? I needed to do more digging first. “I was just wondering if I could go do some training with Samara today?” I asked, hoping he would agree and remember the conversation we had last night. He looked at me hesitantly for a moment, as if trying to figure out if I was lying or not. I did want to see Samara but not to train.His nostrils flared before he sucked in a deep breath. “Yes, that’s fine. I will have Calyx escort you.” My eyes widened at his suggestion. “No!” I blurted out a little a
#Chapter48However, he has changed since Freja’s arrival; I constantly catch him sneaking around, talking about a plan with someone on the phone and how I see him glaring at Freja or me when he thinks we aren’t looking tells me he is up to something. I turned back to face Ryder. “I want to figure out who he is working with first. Calyx has a partner or partners, and I want to know who they are, especially if they had anything to do with Freja’s kidnapping.” I said through gritted teeth, the memory of that made my blood boil.Ryder nodded his head. “What do you want to do?”Freja POV:I walked around the house, looking around to see if I was being followed, and so far, I didn’t notice anything. So I cut around the side of the house and headed straight for the willow tree. As I neared the tree, I didn’t see Samara but hoped she would still show. I was up close to the tree now, and as I admired its beauty, I heard footsteps from behind me. I looked over my shoulder, and it was Sam
#Chapter49Cain’s upper lip twitched. “You are not welcome here, and I had made that clear previously.” His tone was deep and vicious. Gunnar straightened himself, not showing any signs of being intimidated. “I wanted to see my sister and ensure she was still alive.” He snarled. Cain narrowed his eyes. “Well, as you can see, she is alive and well.” He gestured towards me. “It is time for you to leave now,” Cain said through gritted teeth. Gunnar took a threatening step towards Cain. “I am not leaving yet, not until I’ve had the chance to visit with her and ensure she is safe here.” However, my brother was not easily intimidated, and I was thankful for that because I wanted more time with him. Cain’s canines started to protrude, his nostrils began to flare, and he looked ready to pounce; this was my cue to intervene. I stepped out from behind Gunnar and stood between the two of them. “ENOUGH!” I shouted, “I will not stand here and watch you two try to kill each other. If either
#Chapter50Gunnar stopped dead in his tracks. “What!” He said rather loudly and grabbed the guard’s attention. I waved the guards off and smiled, reassuring them that everything was fine. I glared at Gunnar. “Shh, be quiet big mouth. I don’t want anyone else to find out right now, not until I have figured a few things out first.”He closed his eyes and inhaled deeply before narrowing his dark gaze on me. “Does Cain know about the situation?” Gunnar asked in a clipped tone. I avoided his gaze like it was the plague and ran my hand through my hair. “No,” I said quietly and quickly. His nostrils flared, and his eyes widened, anger clear as day on his face. “Are you fucking kidding me? You need to tell him Freja, he has a right to know, and Cain will protect you.”I huffed. “Yes, I know, and I will tell Cain after I find out who they are working with and what their plan is.” I needed to know these things before proceeding or telling anyone else, as that information may help us.
#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