I cry to myself, thinking about Mason and how he’d never hurt me the way Lorcan does. I miss Mason so much; I want to go home and feel his arms around me, keeping me safe.
Not once in my life have I ever feared Mason and what he might do to me. Sure, I’ve angered him more than once, but he’s never hit me. Mason argues back, but he never wins because I don’t stop until he gives up and walks away.
That’s just who I am. I’m dominant and pushy, but do I deserve to be beaten for doing something that comes naturally?
Mason and I knew we weren’t mates, but we loved each other. We spoke about what would happen if either of us found our mates. Mason and I knew it would hurt, but we’d let each other go because the pull of the mate bond should not be fought.
We also swore that we’d always b
“Wow,” Luther sits back in his chair and rakes his fingers through his long hair.I just got done telling my brother’s and their mates about Gianna. Needless to say, they’re all shocked, even they didn’t believe I’d find my mate. Not this soon, at least.My office is a big room. Victorian architecture gives the place that old-fashioned feeling. It must be the vampire in me, but modern-day architecture doesn’t do it for me. However, I’d be a liar if I didn’t have modern furnishings.Leander and Sara are sitting on the plush sofa near the open fire. Their fourteen-month-old son, Drew, is sleeping in his mother’s arms.Luther and Jenna are sitting in the two chairs in front of my desk. Of course, I’m behind the desk, telling them everything.
“Who the hell is Mason?”I scream while spinning on the spot. I didn’t hear Lorcan enter the room, but I figure he must have been standing outside the door while I spoke to Mason.Great.“Lorcan,” I swallow hard while taking a step back in fear.I’ve had enough beatings for one day. I don’t think I could handle anymore.“Who is he, Gia?”I back away even more as Lorcan steps towards me. The back of my legs hit the bed, and I fall on my arse with a gasp.“Please, Lorcan,”“Answer me!” He bellows so loudly that I cringe.“He’s my boyfriend.”Lorcan gra
I don’t think I’ve ever been so uncomfortable in my entire life. When Lorcan brought me into the living room where his family were waiting, I didn’t know where to look.I wasn’t sure if Jenna, as Lorcan introduced her, would forgive me. However, she accepted my apology with a smile on her face.Of course, I know who Luther and Leander are; everyone in the Kingdom knows them. Though I couldn’t tell them apart, they both, along with Lorcan, are identical in almost every way. Everything from their shoulder-length dark hair to their blue eyes and toned muscles.I hadn’t realised three people could look so similar, which makes me even more stupid for not recognising Lorcan upon first meeting him.I imagine Lorcan, Luther, and Leander’s personalities are very different. Plus, Lorcan has tattoos, e
I couldn’t believe my brothers would accuse me of rape!Of all the things, it had to be that.I’ll admit that I was a little rough with Gianna that day, but she wanted what I offered. Had she told meno, I would have backed off. I’m a monster, but I’m no rapist.Gianna is my mate, and if I want her, then I’ll take her, simple!Both Luther and Leander gave me hell. Nothing I said made any difference to what they believed to be true.I wanted to smack both of them in the face, break their jaws or necks. Either would have been fine!I know my brothers don’t think well of me, and why would they when I’ve never
I flip Gianna onto her back and smirk while spreading her legs. I slide a finger over her folds, groaning at how wet she is for me. She shudders and bites her lower lip, and I smirk to see her watching me.“You like that, little wolf?”She nods her head, though I can tell that she wants to tell me to go to hell.The thought makes me chuckle.I grab her face in my hand, and her breathing hitches. Metally, Gianna might fight me, but she can’t deny that her body craves my touch. I don’t give a shit if it’s nothing more than the mate bond; she belongs to me!I slide my thumb over her lower lip, and I can’t resist the urge to kiss her, so I do. Our tongues battle for dominance, and Gianna moans into my mouth, causing my cock to stiffen further.
I sit on the edge of the bed with my head hanging down. I’ve just showered and changed into jeans and a t-shirt.After Lorcan punished me through sex for not behaving as he wanted, I felt deflated. I don’t want to like what he does to me, but I can’t help it. My body defies my mind, and I hate myself.I feel so used and dirty, but not at the same time. I am so confused, and I can’t stop the tears from falling from my eyes.‘Things aren’t as bad as they seem, Gianna. I know that you’re confused about these sexual encounters with Lorcan. But if you said no and meant it, I don’t doubt that Lorcan would stop.’I sniff back my emotions.‘I believe that too, Lyra. I’ve just never been with anyone who is as demanding in the bedroom as Lorcan.
“Just kill me,”The rogue strapped to my electric chair in the basement mumbles.The filthy fucker can’t speak any louder because he’s in too much pain.I don’t tolerate rogues of any kind on my territory, especially one’s who think they can take my mate!This piece of shit, Carl Masters, walked onto my territory with a gun filled with silver bullets. He intended to kill Gianna.The wolves should not have descended this quickly!Of course, my enemies are out for blood, and what better way to get to The Bloody Alpha than take his mate?If I hadn’t marked Gianna, I wouldn’t die if she did. However, I did mark her, and my natural wolf instinct is to protect the girl from outside threats.
“You!”Both Harper and I startle as Lorcan bounds into the kitchen. His eyes are like fire, he’s so angry, and I’m not ashamed to say I’m terrified right now.“Get out!” Lorcan screams at Harper, who rushes out of the room without a word.Lorcan slams the door and rounds on me.I swallow hard while backing away from him, though every step I take back, he takes one forward.This isn’t going to go well for me; I can see that.“Lorcan,”“Shut up!” He yells so loudly that I cringe. “How dare you snoop on me?”“I wasn’t,” I yelp as my back hits the wall behind me. I didn’t realise I was so close to the dam
“You know why you’re all here, don’t you?”“Yes, Daddy.” Eight out of nine of my children answer.“Why are you here?”Sienna is the one to reply. As always, the rest have appointed their older sister spokesperson.“Because Angel went crying to Mummy.”“I beg your pardon?!” I yell loud enough for all eight to whimper. “How dare you, Sienna?”“I’m sorry, Daddy.” She sighs.“Angel did not go crying to anyone. Your mother figured out what was wrong! I must say that I am very disappointed in all of you.”Each child hangs their head in shame.“Angel is three years
“It’s Daddy and me. I wanted to give it Daddy for his wall like the others.”I smile while trying not to cry.Each one of our older children has at some point drawn a picture of themselves with Lorcan. For each drawing, Lorcan framed and hung it on the wall in his office. Angel wanted to do the same, and I have to wonder why she didn’t give it to him.“Why didn’t you give this to Daddy?”“Dean said Daddy don’t want drawing from stupid Omega like me. I just want my picture on the wall.” She sniffs back her emotions. “Why Daddy don’t love me?”Holy fuck, I can’t breathe!“Oh, baby girl, your daddy loves you so much.” My heart shatters.I lift my
Eight Years Later“Hey, baby girl.” I smile while taking a seat next to my three-year-old daughter.Angelica, or Angel as we call her, is the seventh of my nine children. Lorcan and I are expecting our tenth in three weeks.After Sienna was born, we were blessed with twins, Dean and Damon, born ten months after Sienna. Then came Trystan, Aaron, and Allen, all born within three years of each other. Angelica, and lastly, our second set of twins, Corey and Caden, are now eighteen months of age.Baby Alessia will be with us real soon, and she is our last. When I said this to my mate, he laughed, but he finally realised that I was serious. Ten children in eight years are enough for anyone.Lorcan and I have the most children in the family. Lilly and Leande
I cup Lorcan’s cheek, drawing his eyes from a burning Nancy and to me. He blinks, clearly shocked by what he just witnessed me do.The thing is, I don’t even feel slightly guilty for setting that bitch on fire. Sure, she was alive when I did it, but it was no more than she deserved.I meant what I said to the pack; no one will ever get away with hurting my mate again. It drove me crazy the past couple of days, thinking about that cunt and what she almost did to Lorcan. I couldn’t bear it one more second; that’s why I had this whole thing set up. I wanted to make an example of Nancy in front of the pack. I hadn’t a clue at first that Anja had taken it upon herself to draw Victor out.When Anja came to me an hour ago and told me that she’d found Victor, I was shocked. Of course, I asked Anja how in the hell she managed to do what
“Are you sure? Like, one hundred per cent? No mistakes?”Luther chuckles while clasping my shoulder.“I’m positive, Lorcan. Though I’m not happy that Mum did what she did, no one is, to be honest. But Mum would do anything for us, and for you, she brought Victor in. It’s the truth, I promise you.”I nod my head, thoughts rushing through my brain at high speed.My mother took it upon herself to find Victor, incapacitate him, and kill his followers.How the fuck did she manage that in the two days I took off to be with Gianna and Sienna?I sent warriors to search for Victor, told them not to return until they found him. Once they had, they were to bring him to me, dead or alive. Of course, I would rather have him alive, but I knew
I knock on Harper's door with the back of my hand and wait for an answer. Yet none comes, making me wonder if Harper is really in there.This can't go on. Whatever Harper is thinking, she's wrong because none of what happened was her fault. I know Harper well enough to know that she's in some way blaming herself for my abduction.I sigh when I still get no answer, but I won’t give up. If Harper is in there, I’ll find out; that’s why I twist the doorknob. Luckily, the door isn’t locked, so I walk inside and close the door behind me.Harper is sitting in a white rocking chair next to her window. She’s holding her baby son, who is wide awake, looking right at his mummy. Harper hums to Cyro while stroking the back of his head. Cyro is beautiful with soulful brown eyes and fixated on his mother.“You a
I blow out a nervous breath as I stand outside Harper's room. I shouldn't be anxious to see my best friend, but I am. I haven't seen Harper since I returned two days ago.Okay, it's partially my fault; after falling asleep with Lorcan that first night, we decided to spend the following day as a family.Lorcan, Sienna and I spent the day getting to know one another. There were no interruptions on Lorcan's orders, and everyone listened.The three of us spent the whole day together, and I love watching Lorcan with Sienna. The way my mate interacted with our daughter was something to behold.After we got ready for dinner last night, there was a moment that stopped my heart. I walked out of the bathroom after fixing myself in there. I only did so as not to choke Sienna with deodorant and perfume. I
“Where is this, Wendy now?” Lorcan asks once my story comes to an end.I rush to sit up in front of my mate.“Lorcan, please. I know that Wendy helped Victor take me, but she didn’t have a choice; her son’s life was on the line. Just imagine what you would do if someone had Sienna. You and I both know you would have done the same in Wendy’s position.“Wendy never hurt me, Lorcan, and she helped bring out little miracle into the world. Not only that, but she brought Sienna and me home just in time for Sienna to save you. If Wendy hadn’t, we wouldn’t be together like this. Please don’t hurt Wendy. Please, Lorcan.”Lorcan tips his head to the side, regarding me closely. My eyes are darting all over the place!Lorcan lifts his head with a s
After Lorcan and I stopped crying, we returned to our room and got dressed in PJ’s. Now we’re on the bed, side by side with our backs against the headboard.Lorcan checked on Sienna, and I thought he’d be bringing her back to our room. But he returned without our little girl, saying she was fast asleep.I’m not sure I want to be without Sienna so soon; I don’t think I could settle. Lorcan said that he’d collect her as soon as we’ve talked things through. I could do nothing but agree.“I don’t know how it happened,” I entwine my fingers with Lorcan’s and pull his hand to my chest, kissing his knuckles. “I was feeling a bit out of sorts, missing my parents.” I shrug my shoulders.“I went to our garden for some fresh air. I let the guards know to tell y