Zeph's POVLater in the night, I sighed, staring at myself in the mirror, feeling so skeptical about this. Why did I even agree to this party in the first place? Maybe if I slipped out of my window, I could avoid this entire thing-"Zeph, open up. Don't tell me you're hiding in there," Vixxen's voice interrupted my thoughts through the door, his voice sounding amused.I rolled my eyes and made my way to the door, pulling it open. The moment Vixxen laid his eyes on me, his lips parted, and he took a step back, dramatically holding his chest as if he had just heard the most devastating news."Oh no," he gasped. "Who died?"I frowned. "What?'"Are you attending a funeral. Wow Zeph, such a bold choice. You look like you're about to mourn the loss of joy at this party."I groaned, smacking his arms. "It's not that bad.""Zeph," he shook his head, as if he was disappointed. "This is a party. If you show up like that, people will start handing you tissues and asking if you need a support gro
Zeph's POVI couldn't believe it. I can actually hear someone's thinking. But I don't understand. Why am I only hearing her thoughts? I pretended not to notice anything unusual. Slowly, I lifted the drink to my lips, tilting the glass just enough to make it seem like I had taken a sip.I noticed Karex's expression, her eyes flickered with some sort of satisfaction. I set down the drink and smiled at Camille as if nothing was wrong."Tch. She didn't drink enough."I fought the urge to react. So, she really did spike it."See? That wasn't so bad," Karex remarked."Were you expecting something else?" I asked.Karex let out a light chuckle, tilting her head. "Not at all. Just make sure you're enjoying yourself."Oh, I'm definitely enjoying this-just not in the way you hoped.Camille, oblivious to the silent battle going on, grinned. "You don't seem like the drinking type." I wasn't."You're not wrong," I admitted, swirling the drink in my glass. "But I figured, why not live a little?" Can
I held my breath, trying to stay still. How did he know I was pretending? Terran chuckled. "You're good, I'll give you that. But your breathing gave you away."I kept my eyes shut, stubbornly maintaining the act.Alright," he said casually, "since you're still so out of it, I guess I'll have to take your clothes off and give you a shower. I've got to wear off the drug somehow."My eyes snapped open, and I shot upright. "You what?!"Terran grinned, arms crossed over his chest. "Oh, so now you're awake? That was easy."I groaned, running a hand down my face. "You infuriating-""Careful," he cut in, "your heartbeat was all over the place for a moment there. If I didn't know better, I would have thought you enjoyed me carrying you."I grabbed the nearest pillow and threw it at his face. Unfortunately, he dodged it with an annoying smirk."Fine," he said, "I'll drop it-for now. But you want to tell me why you were pretending, or should I keep threatening to undress you until you do?"I g
Vixen's POVThese pack members won't cease to be annoying me at the wrong time. I wonder how Zeph is doing at the party. I can't wait to get back to her.Being around her just feels weirdly nice. Any other woman would have fallen for my charm, but she brushes it off. I have never seen a woman like her. I remember the first time I saw her, at a ballroom party. She stole the attention of every man because of her beauty, and she doesn't even know it. And when her powers activated? She levitated, looking like an absolute goddess.That was the moment I knew I wanted her, all for myself. At first, it was just a game—I wanted her to fall for me, to be mine for as long as I pleased.But now I am getting to know her more, she is way more than I imagined. She isn't entitled, she is kind and resilient. Her charisma makes me wonder if she is actually a woman.All the women I’ve encountered before were predictable—beautiful, but shallow. They thought their looks could get them anything, and honest
Karex’s hand rubbed her body as she looked at me lustfully. I approached her and spread her legs wider. “You’re just a slut to me,” I reminded her in a low, angry voice. She nodded,“As long as I know, I can satisfy you way more than that brat would.” The mention of Zeph sent a thrill through me. My eyes imagined she was the one on the bed, and it sent a thrill through me. I must remove this dirty thought I have of her.I traced my finger along her wetness, she shuddered at my touch. Every woman does. But not her. I slammed two fingers inside her, then another. Her moan grew louder as I fastened the pace. She was shaking so uncontrollably, but I won’t give her the satisfaction. When I knew she was about to reach orgasm, I pulled out my fingers.“Please…put it back in.” she begged.“Have you forgotten this is your punishment? Now, on your knees.”She immediately went on her knees, her mouth open and ready. I unzipped my pants, my manhood sprang free, hard. I slammed my dick into her
Zeph’s POVI blinked awake, my mind feeling so exhausted. Parties are not really my thing. I looked around and saw that Terran wasn’t in his room. Where did he sleep then?I held my head, as I felt a little dizzy. I had a dream, about the war that happened on my pack, but I saw someone’s face that shocked me the most. I tried to recall the face, but I just couldn’t remember. I extended my arms and stretched, and made my way to the door. As I opened the door, I saw Karex, who was about to enter, but froze when she saw me.“What the hell are you doing here?” she snapped. I gave her a slow, amused smile. “What do you think?”Her eyes widened. “You-you spent the night here?”I shrugged. “Looks like it.”She looked like she might blow up any second.“Stay away from Terran. He belongs to me.”"Oh? That’s funny," I mused, crossing my arms. "Because I don’t recall seeing his name stamped on your forehead."Karex’s lip curled. "He will claim me soon.”I raised a brow, barely holding back my
Zeph’s POVWhat is he thinking? I felt my face heat up, torn between amusement and sheer embarrassment. I hadn’t expected to hear that kind of thought from Vixxen.She will be pissed if she knows I think like this about her. I have to stop this.I frowned slightly, a pang of guilt hitting me. As much as his thoughts had caught me off guard, I had invaded them without permission. He had every right to think whatever he wanted, and I had no right to pry.I sighed, shutting off my mind from his thoughts. This power… it was more complicated than I thought. Sure, it was useful, but it also felt intrusive. I needed to be more careful.Shaking off the thoughts, I focused on my bath. The warm water helped relax my mind, but a small part of me still lingered about what I had done.I’ll tell him, I decided. And I’ll apologize.Once I was dressed, I took a deep breath and stepped out of the room, ready to face Vixxen. I saw him leaning against the wall and hesitated. He looked lost in thought,
Zeph’s POVIt was as if the whole scene paused. I couldn’t believe what had just happened. When our lips made contact, I could feel an electric wave between us, everything seemed like a standstill. His lips felt soft, and I found myself enjoying the sensation of his mouth on mine. How long was it? Seconds? Minutes? I had no idea how long it took, but I finally recovered my senses and pushed myself away.“I…I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to do this,” I remarked as I clumsily stood up.Terran sat up slowly, his palm covering half of his face. “It’s fine. It wasn’t intentional.”I nodded so fast; my head would have fallen off. “Yes, it was an accident.’Then I heard Vixxen whistle. “Damn, was that a fighting movement? Learned a new skill.”“Shut up Vixxen. That’s not helping,” I remarked. His expression showed like he was enjoying the time of his life.“Oh, I know,” he replied. “But keep up the good work though.”Terran took in a deep breath, running a hand through his hair. “Vixxen?”“Yes
Before I could even react, a sudden gust of another powder rippled through the air, sweeping over the poisoned one. The dark powder dispersed instantly, dissolving into nothing as if it had never been there.I sucked in a breath, my lungs relieved by the impending threat. My eyes darted around, searching for where it came from. and then I saw him.A man stood a few feet away, his presence stood out effortlessly. He had dark brown hair that framed his sharp handsome features and warm honey-colored eyes that looked around the battlefield. It was annoyingly perfect and he didn’t come alone.Behind him, warriors clad in dark, intricate armor moved swiftly, their movements precise as they restrained the Kota fighters. The Kota warriors were quickly tied up with strange, glowing chains that pulsed with energy. I narrowed my eyes at the man as he walked towards me in a causal manner. He stopped close enough that I could feel his strong presence. He tilted his head slightly and smiled slight
The morning air was crisp as Zeph, Terran, Ashral, and a group of warriors set out toward the territory Terran had chosen for her. The warriors carried her luggage, something she never imagined needing.Zeph chuckled, glancing at the bags. "I entered your pack with nothing, not even a pair of clothes, and now I step out with full luggage set. Who would’ve thought?"Terran smirked. "It all belongs to you, Zeph. You’re still a member of my pack, no matter what. If I had my way, I would’ve packed even more, but I know you wouldn’t accept it."She rolled her eyes playfully. "Damn right, I wouldn’t. I’m leaving for just a little while, not relocating like some noble woman."She turned to Ashral. “Why did you decide to follow me though?”Ashral huffed. "If you must know, I’m coming because I want to protect my sister’s daughter with everything I have." Her tone softened just slightly before she added, "And, who knows? I might meet other Starlight pack members in that territory."Zeph glance
In the meeting room, the elders sat in their usual seats, looking serious and unhappy. Some looked angry, while others seemed pleased with themselves. The room buzzed with quiet complaints as they talked about what happened the day before. “This was bound to happen,” one elder said, sounding dismissive. “I knew keeping that girl here would bring nothing but trouble.”“She’s dangerous,” another agreed. “We should never have let her stay in the first place." And now, look—our pack was attacked because of her.The room was filled with quiet agreement. Some people nodded, looking pleased, while others looked serious. Then, an elder said, "Let's vote on it. For the safety of the pack, Zeph must be sent away. This isn’t up for debate, and even Terran cannot overrule us on this.”Terran sat at the head of the table, tapping his fingers at a steady beat on the table, and his face gave away nothing. Just as he was about to talk, the doors burst open.Zeph strode in.The murmurs stopped instan
When Zeph, Vixxen, Ashral, and the others arrived in the Terran's territory, they felt very upset. What they saw was terrible. Buildings were broken, a strong smell of blood filled the air, and many injured warriors were on the ground. Some were getting help, but others were too weak to move. The battlefield was quiet and still, which was scary.Zeph barely took in the destruction. Her mind was on one person."Where's Terran?" Zeph yelled, running past the hurt warriors. "Where is he?" Some of them shook their heads, showing their pain. "We don't know," one of them finally said.“He fought their leader—someone powerful. "And then…” He winced, gripping his side. Then the enemy just… stopped fighting. They left.”Left? Just like that?Zeph’s heart pounded. That didn’t make sense. If their goal was destruction, they would have fought to the last man.Unless… unless they had already gotten what they wanted.Her stomach twisted."Help the injured," she told Vixxen and Ashral."I'm going to
Zeph raised her hand again, and the air around them felt darker and more threatening. The shadows grew longer and twisted in weird ways. Everything became quiet and still. An unseen power came from her and hit Ryker like a strong blast of air. His smug smile faltered, and his eyes went wide. At first, nothing seemed to happen. Then, he gasped. He stumbled back, his body becoming stiff as if invisible chains were wrapping around his mind. His vision blurred, and everything looked strange. The battlefield disappeared, replaced by a heavy darkness. A soft, whispery voice echoed in his ears.Then he heard it."You're worthless," a voice sneered. Ryker turned, gasping for breath. His own face looked back at him, twisted in disgust and disappointment. "You have all this power, but what do you have to show for it?" Ryker clenched his fists. "This isn't real." The other Ryker smirked. “Oh, it’s real enough, isn’t it? Real enough for you to feel how worthless you truly are.” Breathing became
The two wolves crashed into each other with a loud crash. They growled loudly. Ryker's big wolf tried to use his size to win, but Vixxen was faster. He dodged Ryker's attacks with quick moves. Vixxen jumped forward and bit Ryker's shoulder, tearing his fur and skin. Ryker growled angrily and swiped his claws, cutting deep scratches into Vixxen's side. Vixxen clenched his teeth and twisted away, using his speed to stay ahead.Then, Ryker used his Alpha’s authority. Vixxen staggered. His body went rigid, his movements slowed as if invisible chains had wrapped around him. His instincts screamed at him to submit, but he fought against it. Ryker took advantage, slamming into him with full force. Vixxen yelped as he was sent crashing into the ground. Before he could get up, Ryker was on top of him, his big paw pressing down on his chest, his teeth bared in a winning snarl. When Ryker saw that he had won, he stepped back and transformed back into a human. His injuries were already healing
FlashbackThe moment the servant slipped out of the dungeon, Ashral exhaled and leaned against the cold stone wall."He’s gone," she murmured.Zeph arched a brow. "Are you sure?"Ashral smirked. "Positive."“How did you know someone was there?”“He didn’t mask his scent properly. I bet it was Ryker’s mate that sent him. I saw the way she looked at me earlier.”Zeph exhaled sharply, pacing through the small space of the cell. “Great. So now we’re officially running out of time.”Ashral pushed off the wall. “Which is why we need to move forward with our real plan. We’ll let them believe they know what we’re up to while we work on the real escape.”Zeph crossed her arms. “Okay. Which is?”Ashral tapped her temple. “You need to fully unlock your illusion ability. If you can perfect it before tomorrow, we’ll have a shot at getting you out of here.”Zeph frowned. “How am I supposed to master an ability I barely understand in one night?”“You practice. "And fast,” Ashral gestured to herself.
Ryker's mean smile grew bigger as he moved closer to Zeph. His fingers touched the bottom of her clothes, ready to lift them up. But Zeph grabbed the fabric tightly, holding it down. "Don’t you think it's weird?" she asked, trying to sound confused and unsure. "Stripping in front of everyone?" Ryker's smile started to fade. He looked at Zeph suspiciously, then slowly turned his head to look at Ashral. “Why is she questioning me?” His voice carried a dangerous edge, his amusement quickly fading. “She’s supposed to obey without hesitation.” His eyes narrowed. “Isn’t that what you were supposed to do?”Ashral remained silent.The lack of response only fueled Ryker’s fury. He snarled and hit Ashral hard. She hits the wall, gasping for air. Zeph felt a wave of fear. "Stop!" she shouted, unable to control herself. Without thinking, she rushed forward, and stood in front of Ashral. The room became silent.Zeph froze. Shit, my cover has been blown.Ryker stared at Zeph with a scary, amused
He hardly had time to recover his breath when he arrived at Camille's quarters before bursting in. Camille didn't move or show surprise when the servant suddenly came in. She just raised an eyebrow and looked at the servant, who was kneeling and breathing heavily. "Well?”“My Lady,” the servant gasped, “Ashral and Zeph—They plan to deceive the Alpha. Ashral will pretend to brainwash her, and Zeph will fake being controlled.”Camille remained quiet before a grin appeared across her face. She leaned back in her chair, crossing her legs, and tapped her fingers on the armrest. "How cute," she whispered. A smile played on her lips as she thought about what the servant told her. The servant stood on his knees, his head bowed down. "Should I tell the Alpha, My Lady?" he asked."No, let them think their plan is working.” Camille chuckled softly. “It's fun to watch someone think they're in control... only to find out they're not."The servant swallowed hard. “What shall we do in the meantime