Chapter Thirteen.Ugh! How infuriating. Now it’s my fault? He was the one who told me to stay when I was going to leave as soon as he came in and now he is angry at me for obeying his wishes? Well next time i’ll be sure to stay the hell away then!I glared at the door from which he exited, seething but my body betrayed me by shivering at his growl. What was that about any way? I could swear sparks of electricity went between us or did I imagine that? It was tingly and weird.Shaking those thoughts away I sat down to finish the last of my sandwich and hot chocolate that was cold chocolate now. I had just finished rinsing the last of the dishes I had used when the kitchen door opened and I whipped my head around to find Betsy who was surprised to see me there.“oh dear you’re up early you should’ve waited for me to get you some break fast.”“oh it wasn't that much of a hassle I was happy to do it. Besides, I couldn't exactly wait you see...”I laughed awkwardly. Betsy looked confuse
Chapter FourteenIt took a few seconds for what Josh said to actually sink in and my heart literally dropped to the pit of my stomach. Mistress: as in lady of the house married to the owner of the house which happens to be Tristan, that kind of mistress? I stared at her unblinking. Gorgeous might be putting it lightly, the woman was a bombshell and I could see why Tristan was attracted to her she was no different from all those models he’s been with. I felt jealousy burning hot from the pit of my stomach and I glanced at her again only to see her staring right back at me, she wasn't just staring she was walking towards me with purposeful strides. The kitchen suddenly felt so small and I wanted to be anywhere but here.Rowena Whitethorn looked like someone who’d stab you in the heart and twist the knife for effect while she enjoys watching you bleed and suffer.I shuddered at my own gruesome thoughts.She stopped in front of me and smiled sweetly. "Kyra is it?" She said cocking her
Chapter Fifteen I had no idea there were so many workers around here as Cherry and Josh showed me around. There were many cottages scattered here and there, others were clustered together to form a community of sorts complete with a clinic for health emergencies. Cherry was born here so she's lived her entire life here while josh moved in when he was five after his mom's death. This is my home from now on unless I leave for college which wouldn't be anytime soon."It's really beautiful out here." I said."Wait till you see the pond it's the most ethereal thing around here." Josh said beaming with excitement so contagious I couldn't help but feel excited too. Josh led the way and we followed. It was only the entrance to the forest surrounding the estate but the trees were all the way up that I had to tilt my head back to look at them. They were looming menacingly and so gloomy that I wondered how the rest of the forest would be like."Are there wild animals?" I asked suddenly.A weir
Chapter SixteenHe shouldn't care about what she thinks of him, shouldn't even care about her feelings at that moment but he does and also felt the need to explain himself. Rowena had caught him off guard with that kiss and he wanted Kyra to know. These thoughts were what had him racing halfway across the estate into the woods after her and since he was faster he was able to catch up to her in no time at all. What he did not anticipate however was the rogue black wolf snarling at her ready to pounce on her. Rage curled through him and he promised a slow death.A rogue wolf in his territory?Her fear raw and agonizing seeped into him and his growl shook the trees but Isaac tackled the rogue before he did shifting in a second and Tristan reacted instinctively, pulling Kyra to him so she didn't have to witness the two wolves battling it out and Isaac eventually sinking his canines into the rogue's neck and ripping him apart.Her entire body was racked with tremors as she buried her face
Chapter Seventeen“she saw me shift.” Isaac said as soon as they got to Tristan’s office.“you don’t know that.” Tristan said. “besides, I’m not too worried about her I’m worried about the rogue, did you find out from which pack he belonged to?”“no Alpha.”“I’m worried they might start to become a problem again. Increase security on the borders I don't want another incident like this one to occur again.”“yes Alpha. About the human…”“leave her to me.” Tristan said.“yes alpha.” Tristan wasn't worried about the possibility of Kyra finding out what they were he had no concrete assurance he just knew. What made him curious though was the fact that she hadn't been startled by the fact that Isaac had shifted or had she dismissed it as some trick of the light?That night I had an alternate version of the nightmare that has plagued my nights for the past three years. I tossed and turned, unable to get myself out of my misery. Thick smoke filled my throat and threatened to choke me, the sme
“it's past your bedtime already kid.” I started at the lazy drawl of a voice I would know even in my sleep. Tristan’s voice wasn't the only thing I was familiar with, every inch of him called out to me in ways I couldn't begin to explain, and right now every nerve endings in me were hyper aware of his presence. I turned to face him and my heart did that little dance it always does whenever I look at him. “I’m starting to think you do have a death wish after all.”“I didn't go into the woods and I doubt any wolf would make it this far.”“and what made you think I was referring to the wolf.” He pinned me with stare that had my heart pounding but I lifted my chin and regarded him defiantly.“just so you know I was here first so you can't say I broke the rule because you came to me.” I had to make sure I get it out there if by death wish he meant us running into each other again. “so you can't kick me out. Since I was here first maybe you should leave instead to avoid any trouble.”Trist
Chapter Nineteen “what kiss?” I asked feigning ignorance.“you know what kiss.” He said irritably.“what you do with your mouth is none of my business Mr. O'Connor, and I don't see the need for you to explain yourself to me.”“don’t be glib Kyra.” Was that the first time he said my name? I don’t remember him saying it with such a sexy caress that glides over my skin. “in any case you do not owe me any explanations.” I couldn't get the image of him kissing Rowena out of my mind and it irritated me to no end.“I’m not good for you Kyra.” I wanted him to keep saying my name, the effect of it was like drugs in my veins.I lifted my eyes to his. “good is overrated.”“I’m serious, and you’ll be wise to heed my advise and stay the hell away.” He shook his head, “don’t fall for me Kyra.”“it's too late now I’m afraid and there's nothing you can do about it.” I swallowed hard, my gaze dropping to his mouth. I’ve wanted him with every fibre of my being since I set my eyes on him and my feeli
Chapter Twenty Tristan was panting heavily, his grunts desperate as he struggled to regain control on his wolf. His claws were out and he’s sure his eyes had changed colour too. Tried as he may he was unable to calm down, all he could see was her face and all he could smell was her if he doesn't control himself he’s sure his next course of action would be to march back to the mansion find Kyra and finish what they started. He quickly shifted and bounded into the woods.He ran and ran and ran until the trees and the sky were a blur of white, blue and green. Until her scent was replaced by the smell of pines.Tristan howled out his pain and frustrations at the moon. He could've hurt her tonight because he’d been close to wolfing out.‘I’m sorry Tristan.’ Ren said.‘what happened back there?’ ‘I guess you could say I lost control.’‘you never lose control Ren.’‘you’re right. That human Kyra, she does something to me, to us. This is pretty strange don’t you think?’Tristan thought so t
Chapter Thirty One"This is a bad idea." Cherry said later when we got to town while I was clutching the CV I'd printed up like my life depends on it- I guess in a way my life kinda depends on it seeing as I need it to get a job."Alpha Tristan is gonna have a fit when he finds out." Josh put in."Who's gonna tell him? Besides, I can't stay locked up in the estate forever I have a life you know, I gotta go to college."" Well yeah, but you don't have to work for that I mean come on it's pretty obvious the Alpha has a thing for you. Am I right Cherry?""yeah but the only part I'm not so sure of is Kyra depending on Alpha Tristan," Cherry mused. " For one, she isn't a werewolf so she's not his responsibility and two, she's not his mate."Wow that really hits close to home, it's one of the things I keep forgetting- whatever I feel for Tristan and whatever his reaction towards me is because let's face it there's no hiding his obvious attraction to me even Cherry and Josh could see it- not
Chapter Thirty" Don't keep yourself up waiting for something that's not gonna happen Kyra." "You're a total jerk you know that?"I huffed in frustration. Why can't I stop thinking about Tristan?I've lost count on how many times he wandered into my thoughts and it's only the start of the day. I couldn't sleep last night because of him and I have such awful bags under my eyes that even josh jumped back in surprise when I walked into the kitchen that afternoon.It was already noon because I deliberately slept in so I wouldn't have any awkward run-ins with Tristan. I was pathetic last night and this morning I was so mortified by how desperate I sounded that I wished I could bury my head in the sand."Man you look awful." Cherry commented. I plopped myself into the empty chair at the table."I know." I grumbled."Stop teasing her you two." Betsy chided then she turned to me and said, "You don't even look that bad Kyra. Here, have something to eat." She pushed a plate of bacon in front o
Chapter Twenty NineEven after extracting the name of the wolf who put them to it Tristan didn't pause on the whip instead it fuelled his anger more. The cracks of the whip and their screams of pain was all that could be heard but Tristan wasn't stopping anytime soon, even their desperate pleadings fell on deaf ears until Isaac interfered."I think they've had enough don't you think?" Isaac said eyeing the almost identical wounds on their backs still fresh and dripping with blood unable to heal, at least it won't for a while because the whip had been laced wolfsbane. It must hurt like a bitch, he thought with a grimace. One of them has already passed out and his body was dangling from the ropes tied all the way to the ceiling.For a fleeting second Tristan looked as if he was going to turn on his Beta who took a step back when he saw those black bottomless eyes, there was no telling what he'd do when he's gripped by Alpha rage but then Tristan shut his eyes and exhaled and his eyes sl
Chapter Twenty EightTristan came back with food as promised but Kyra was already fast asleep. She looked so peaceful and innocent-which hurt his heart- and very much human. The moon goddess must really enjoy playing sick jokes on him, out of all the shewolves…it had to be an insignificant human and her of all people, was it even a coincidence that she ended up at his doorstep?Gary just happened to be a tool- he hadn't forgotten about that bastard by the way- and after that she just kept messing with his head ever since. It's good that he made her see the real him hopefully this time she'd stay away for good, the mating bond don't mean anything to him until he accepts it and Tristan refused to accept it. On its own volition his hand was reaching out towards her and pushing back the tendrils of hair from her face. She stirred a bit but didn't open her eyes, Tristan pulled the blanket over her and left the room.Tristan let the moon ball go on without him and had Isaac oversee the enti
Chapter Twenty Seven I buried my face in his chest as we walked through the throng of werewolves. I didn't strain my ears to hear what they were whispering about me. When we were finally out of ear shot I pulled back and said, "you can put me down now I can walk perfectly fine.""Be quiet."A retort was just at the tip of my tongue but I held back, it was pointless to fight with him anyway and so I gave up. He was warm and comfortable eliciting a sigh of content from me.Tristan put me down on a king sized bed and as I took in the spacious room and dark colours I realised this was his bedroom.Why did Tristan bring me to his bedroom?"Why did you bring me here?" I asked as he took my arm to examine the claw scratches. "It's closer and you were heavy. Now wipe that snort off your face you look ugly."I snatched my arm away glaring at him. "Ha ha very funny."He grabbed my ankle and I winced in pain. "I'm going to kill those bastards." Tristan gritted.That was sweet and all him getti
Chapter Twenty SixI woke up with a start gasping as my right arm protested from having slept on it. I had no idea how I managed to fall asleep on the floor of the woods or for how long I had slept but judging from the inky sky and twinkling stars and the bright moon I'd say it's been awhile.The moon… the ball… werewolves… Panic caught in my throat as the realization dawned on me that I shouldn't be anywhere near the woods tonight, Cherry had been meticulous."Shit."Has anyone realise I'm not in my room yet?I debated staying put where I was or finding my way back to the mansion and risk being torn limb by limb by a moon crazed wolf. I shivered involuntarily. "Yeah no, there's no way I'm freezing my ass out here." I said to myself.Several howls rose up into the night sky and swelled, permeating every corner of the woods."Shit! shit! shit!" My heart was racing fast. I must get out of here. I realised I didn't have my phone with me so I couldn't call for help. What rotten luck. M
Chapter Twenty FiveI hate you.Tristan snapped the buttons on his shirt and threw it into the hamper.I hate you.The full moon's starting tonight he should ask Isaac how that's coming along.I hate you.He snapped finally and punched a hole in the wall with his fist. Tristan was trying so hard to distract himself from her hurtful words and his awful behaviour but it just kept coming.It's for the best at least with her new found hatred she won't come close to him anymore. This is what's best for the both of them."Are you ready to finally meet your mate, tonight might be it?""Or you could find yours.""I'm not in a hurry." Isaac said. " You on the other hand…" Tristan's glare made him hold his tongue. The issue about his mate was a very touchy subject, one they rarely broached. What if he actually finds his mate at the moon ball tonight then what? Would his attraction towards Kyra be nothing but a distant memory to eventually fade away? Tristan did not believe in this whole mate
Chapter Twenty FourHis eyes completely changed into a stormy rage I'd never seen before and before I could get away he moved towards me in a single stride grabbing my shoulders and shoving me up against the wall pinning me there. "you think this is a game?" He thundered in my face. "you have no idea what you're getting yourself into Kitten. I am no ordinary man and believe me when I say that you won't begin to imagine the things I plan to do to do to you. you call that walk in park making out?" He laughed crazily. "you're in for a surprise Kitten. Once I've had a taste of you there's no going back I'm gonna want more and more until you're senseless and raw from my ministrations." He brushed a tendril of hair from my face. Every word of his dripping with venom only made my knees tremble and my core clench in arousal as my imaginations ran wild. I whimpered not because of the iron grip he had on my wrists."I could have you bent over this desk and it'll be over in a second or I could
Chapter Twenty ThreeI cried a little more the day after and the next. The days blurred together and I had no idea how long I spent in my misery it didn't help that in all those days Tristan was no where to be seen that I began to think he was a mere figment of my imagination. Josh and Cherry kept me company but they still refused to take me to the pond, we went shopping for clothes where they told me to pick whatever I want, how they got the money was beyond me but I had a wild guess it came from Tristan I just didn't dwell on it for too long I eventually got sick of wallowing in self pity and how pathetic it made me look. If he wants to be with Rowena fine I won't force myself on him. I didn't see Tristan for four days and on the fifth he appeared like an apparition seemingly out of nowhere. Out of all days I let myself wander into his office, the heavy scent of his cologne still lingered and I enjoyed it too much that I told myself I'd only stay five minutes so I sat myself down