Everleigh dashed to the medical facility. She had previously gone there with Rafael after her son was injured while playing football with his father and brothers. She threatened the pack doctor after he ignored Rafael. "The young master will be okay, Luna; no need to worry," he replied."But you must inspect and clean his wound!" She insisted." The doctor looked exasperated at Rufus, who appeared amused by her predicament. She threw him a glare, and he immediately withdrew his smirk and tried to appear serious.Rafael, on the other hand, attempted to pacify her. "I am fine, mother; look," he said, showing her his knee. She discovered nothing, not even a scratch. How could this be?Was this the reason the pack doctor ignored her? Was she overreacting?"Don't think too much, love. Our son's bones are strong. I am his father. Let's go now, or Castro will chastise us since he needs to give attention to more pressing problems."Everleigh hurried to the infirmary, leaving everything else beh
To Rufus’ consternation, Rujan’s friends visited him. The infirmary became a place for high school reunions. He could hear his mate’s giggles while the three men teased her. She has been a devoted wife since Rujan woke up.He felt like an outsider, and he hated it. His brother was enjoying the care and attention he received from Everleigh. He was in a black mood, and his pack started to become weary again, except for his sons. Even the three boys shrieked with joy when they saw Rujan. He knew he was illogical when it came to Everleigh from the beginning. He lost her seven years ago because of his foolishness. He used every ounce of his patience not to kick his own brother out of the infirmary.Rufus was watching them through the CCTV, and so far, so good. Rujan didn’t try to become intimate with her. They had some familiarity with each other, but not on an intimate level. Everleigh knew what he needed, and she was there to assist him or give him anything he needed.Everleigh was also
Rufus smirked; his mate had definitely changed. The old Everleigh would never do it; she'd say nothing and ignore Janice. I used to loathe her chilly expression. Janice and his other women bullied her numerous times. They expected an answer from her.He was drowning in her attraction; he couldn't accept it, and that made him miserable. He began to carry out his terrible scheme. He lavished her with attention and elevated her status. He kept convincing himself that what he did to her was all for show. He persuaded himself and prepared his mind for it.When he realized Everleigh was really into him, he discarded her. But his Everleigh was tenacious; she did not give up on him. He allowed his lovers to humiliate her. He brought a large number of women into the castle and banged them senseless. He saw her cry several times and assumed she would give up on him, but she did not. All this happens because she is human.After he saw that Everleigh was completely into him, he dumped her. But hi
Before Rufus could say anything, Everleigh grabbed his face with both hands and brought her mouth to his. She wildly kissed him, her lips wide, her tongue demanding moist access to his mouth, and it was a darn good thing he opened right away, because she would have bitten him otherwise.She heard him gasp, and his arms began to wrap around her, but she would not have it. She got away and attacked the buttons on his shirt. "Don't you turn to that crazy woman, or you'll never.."“No, I won't; I'll die first," he interrupted her with a soothing voice. At the very least, he never claimed he didn't understand why she was angry. "Yet you bring her here," she snapped, finally removing two buttons."You can just kill her""Love…," he started, no sure to make some foolish male justification, and she shoved him somewhat gently into the back of the chair. She realized in the back of her insane mind that she lacked the strength to assault him. He must be
Everleigh can't stop herself from smiling. Rujan observed it and cocked an eyebrow at her, but didn't say anything. She can't stop thinking about her rendezvous with Rufus in the library. But she remembered something and looked at Rujan, who was sipping the coffee she had given him."You knew I was cheating on you and your brother, right?" she inquired, and guilt was visible on her face. She was selfish, just thinking of herself. Perhaps due to the environment, she accepted her relationship with Rufus. Everyone inside the castle knew what was going on between her and Rufus. They also set up some mating ceremonies for her.At first, she persuaded herself that she was doing it for her children. She did not want Rufus to take away her sons. He possesses all of the power to take away her children. But she knew she was deceiving herself; she desired Rufus from the start."You're not cheating, Leigh. Someday, you will understand everything. Do not feel bad; you have my blessing. You and Rufu
Everleigh looked at the picture of Rufus and Alice again. She can’t remember her, and she hates herself for not remembering her rival. Rujan was right; Janice may be one of Rufus’ women, but right now, she couldn’t feel her as a threat. But Alice’s is different; she can’t find her in her memories and has never met the woman in person, but she knew the woman played a huge part in Rufus’ life. She seemed familiar.To the world outside, Alice was his former fiancée, while to her, she’s just no one. A poor, stupid lady was knocked up by the magnificent Rufus. She cried again and remained inside her garden. After she washed her mouth, the rumbling of her stomach subsided. She went into the leather couch inside a gazebo and rested there for a few moments, but she fell asleep.When she woke up, it was already past six in the afternoon, and his kids were having dinner. “We didn’t wake you, Luna; you were sleeping soundly,” Sonya said. She didn’t have any appetite, but the smell of pot roast ma
Rufus inhaled sharply, his fingertips flexing against her hip. “I miss you so much”“Did you?” she muttered. Why is he telling her that? He was with Alice for several days?“Love, please trust me. I beg you to trust me.”“How? When I can’t even remember the past and that maybe she had horrible past that made her ugly. It was her greatest nightmare realized. She’d feared that her past might negatively impact his attraction to her. And Alice...Rufus breathed sharply and a low growl came from his throat. They stood there for a long moment, surrounded by steam and secrets, physically close yet emotionally distant. She hated it. The urge to cry was overwhelming and she didn’t fight it.It felt good to get it out.All the pressure of the long day seemed to flow out of her as she sobbed. The pressure of having no memories and of Alice and Rufus being together in France.
“Kiss me, please.”Rufus studied her, looking for cracks in her resolve. What he saw was determination. She didn’t totally understand what she hoped to achieve, but he wasn’t getting in the way. If she was going to change or evolve, he needed to be part of that process if he expected to keep her. If they produce another offspring, he wanted to be there with her.“Kiss me, like you love me, Everleigh,” The words left his throat as a low command, but she must have sensed the yearning behind it. He wanted to erase the awful nightmare he saw in her mind. She stepped forward offered her mouth and he took it hard, too hard, her hunger violent and greedy.He lifted her off her feet, wanting her to wrap her legs around him, to open to him so he could push inside her.She didn’t.She hung there, her hands stroking through his hair, her body trembling with the same unquenchable desire he felt. The flicks of her tongue against his were maddening, taunti
"Sleep, my love. I'll take my fill tomorrow night.""Don't shift. I love your smell," she said sleepily."I won't," he replied, removing the bindings and massaging her wrist.Dark couldn’t sleep; his cock throbbed with need. He lay there, watching the stars and the moon outside, holding his mate as she slept on his shoulder. After two agonizing hours, her eyes flew open, and he instantly knew why. She needed to pee."Stay there. Don't shift," she ordered before closing the bathroom door. She was still naked, which added to his frustration. He mind-linked the chef to prepare a light snack for her. With the way his daughters moved inside her, he knew they were hungry. He needed to satisfy them first."No one can see us on the deck, right?" she asked when she returned and picked up the robe from the floor. Dark nodded and came to her. She looked at his erection and then back at his face."Don’t mind it. You need to
"See that moon, my love? Tomorrow, we will join the wolves in their mating game, but for now, I need you to prepare first."Dark began licking her skin and caressing her nipples with his huge, furry hands. She was fully aroused."Easy, love. Let me take care of you. You don’t know how much I want to take you like this."Dark bared his teeth in a look of such feral pleasure that only a fool would call it a smile. He wrapped one hand around her breast and squeezed with just enough pressure to make her want more. She closed her eyes against the overpowering feeling of vulnerability. She felt the humid warmth of his exhale the second before his lips wrapped around her. The sound that escaped her was so raw and needy she couldn’t believe she’d made it. Then his tongue curled around her nipple, and his furry cheeks hollowed on a drawing pull she felt all the way to her womb. She no longer cared what desperate sounds she made.
"Don’t blindside me, Rufus. You can’t protect me with it.”Rufus sighed. “I’ve already assigned scouts for them. Lander is already on Red Island.”“Do you have a place there?”“Every alpha has a place on Red Island.”“Interesting.”“The mansion is located at the far end of the island, away from the center. The boys can shift freely there. It’s time for you to meet fellow alphas and the king.”“Sonya told me that all wolves are afraid of him. I’m curious about his appearance and why he’s still mateless. I imagine he looks frightful.”Rufus gave her a peck on the forehead. “I’m happy you’re open now, my love. You should see the king before making any judgments.”“I think I need to go to the bathroom again,” she said.“If you feel anything, just tell me or show me. Castr
Diana’s shoulders shook with a ragged breath, and he turned his head, battling discomfort and regret. She had once been important to him, and he would miss her, but not in the way she wanted.“What do I have to live for if I don’t have you?”He turned at her question and barely caught her as she ran into him. Holding her at bay with a grip on her upper arms, he saw the devastation on her beautiful face before he could process her words. Then it registered.Horrified, he shoved her away. She was blackmailing him with her life.She stumbled back as her heels caught in the carpet. “Don’t put that on me,” he warned, his voice low and hard. “I’m not responsible for your happiness. I’m not responsible for you at all.”“What’s wrong with you?” she cried. “This isn’t you.”“You wouldn’t know. You’ve lived without me for many years;
Everleigh heard Diana ordered cognac to their attendant. “Ethan, you'll have a cognac too, won't you?' she said. “I know how much you used to love it,” she said.She sighed and thought that next time she’ll pay attention to Rufus’ likes and hobbies. She frowned when she remembered something, he was drinking the same drinks everyday but not Cognac.Those were the dark moments of her life with him, when she often saw Rufus drunk and few times sober. “He preferred vodka or brandy since I met him few years back. He was particularly fond of those spirits that he drank it every night before. We have collections of them in the castle including whiskey but I never saw Cognac.”“You’re right my love, I indulge Diana those days to patronize my father’s favorite drink but I am not fond of it.”Everleigh turned to Rujan, “I indulge myself with it sometimes,” Rujan replied.Raiden wanted to go to the restroom and she needed too. “I’ll accompany you,” he said. Rujan chuckled, “come on brother, let
Sonya helped her prepare for the formal dinner. Her hair was braided into a sophisticated bun that emphasized her beautiful almond-shaped eyes and cheekbones. She chose a sexy white maternity dress with a dramatic neckline that highlighted her luscious cleavage, which had become fuller due to her pregnancy. This cozy, simple dress was sexy with its low, open back. She wore 70-carat diamond drop earrings given to her by Rufus, among other jewelry from his mother. Sonya picked a diamond choker and bracelet for her to complement the earrings."The drama queen always portrays a demure personality, but she eyes the luxuries. She grew up with a golden spoon in her mouth, so it's natural for her to love fine and extravagant things."Everleigh had never been competitive in her life, but hearing this, she was determined to show off. Rufus didn’t want her to wear high heels, so she decided on beaded flat shoes. The boys looked stunning in their tuxedos.Rufus and the boys were waiting for her i
"Are you sure?""Yes, I am sure.""Do you want to see the boys shift too?""What do you mean?""Yes, they can shift.""But they're so young!" she exclaimed."And they're my sons.""Why didn't they tell me?" she was surprised and hurt at the same time.Rufus came to her side. "Love, you can't remember a thing about shapeshifters like us. How could they show you?""Did Rujan know?""Yes.""When did they start to shift?""When Rujan invited you to the cabin.""It's not all about fishing and picnics, I see...""Yes, it's not about picnics and fishing.""What about our daughters? Are they going to shift at a young age?""I don't know. Nothing is certain when it comes to shifting. Alpha blood is stronger. I shifted when I was the same age as our boys, and Rujan shifted when he was fifteen.""You're twins. Did the shifting determine who would be the alpha?" she asked."Yes, it's one of the factors."
He traced the shell of her ear with his tongue, feeling her slick sex clasp him in response."Perfection," he whispered, following her down as she sank back into the bed.Everleigh gripped his upper arms and licked her lower lip, her hips moving in tight little circles, loosening the way for him. "Please," she pleaded again in that throaty murmur that undid him. Bracing himself with palms flat to the bed, he withdrew slowly, relishing the feel of her clinging to his cock.He returned with effort, pushing through the tight resistance. Her head thrashed and her eyes closed, which he could not allow. He needed her to stay with him, to see him through the storm he knew was coming. The pressure of his impending orgasm fisted around his bollocks and pulsed through his cock, warning him that he would soon be wasted by the woman beneath him.She’d snared him completely that long-ago night, bewitched him beyond redemption. There was no other choice for him.
Rufus placed her carefully on the edge of the bed. “Let’s talk, Rufus,” her voice faltered as he pulled her dress up and over her head. He tossed it aside, his attention focused on her full breasts that heaved with every ragged breath. He cupped their lush weight in his hands, his thumbs stroking over the hard, peaked nipples. She leaned back, her weight propped on her canted arms. Her lovely face was flushed, her blue eyes dark as if drawing him into the depths of the ocean. Her rich, inky hair fell around her shoulders in total disarray. She looked glassy-eyed and luscious, the most beautiful thing he’d ever seen.“About what, my love?” he murmured, pressing her backward to take a nipple into his mouth. Her selflessness meant more to him than he could express with words. He had needed so much from her for so long, and she had given generously and with heartening enthusiasm. His tongue stroked over the taut point of her breast, his lips pulling with deliberately soft suction, teasing