Helios' POVMy mate was killing me. Not with words. Not with anger. No. Starlight was killing me with silence. With every unreadable glance, every dismissive shrug, every moment she let me touch her yet gave me nothing in return. I had spent years ignoring her. Now, she was ignoring me. And I hated it.The most infuriating thing was the fact that I could not escape this bond. I didn’t want a mate. I certainly never wanted her. Yet here I was, trapped. Tied to her by something stronger than any mate bond. Tied to her by her blood, her sacrifice.She had saved me, and now my wolf refused to let me go. Every time I tried to leave the room, my body locked up. Every time I forced myself to walk away, my lungs ached like I was suffocating. I needed her close. Damnit! I truly needed her.And I could feel it, the bond pulling me deeper, tightening its hold. The longer I was near her, the worse it got. And the cruelest part? She felt nothing.It had been days of this. Days of me standing at h
Helios' POVI couldn’t breathe. She was right there, close enough to touch, to claim, to command, but I had no power over her. And it was driving me insane. An Alpha without control. A mate without submission. A bond that only tightened the longer I stayed near her, yet she stood there, calm, unfazed, as if it meant nothing. As if I meant nothing.The Pack was watching and they could see my weakness. The whispers had already started. Although they were subtle, I wasn’t a fool. My wolves had noticed. They had seen their Alpha falter. They had seen me chase, Star. And worse, they had seen her ignore me.Starlight, an Omega, should have been at my feet. She should have been affected, trembling, weak to my presence. But she wasn’t. She was standing tall, sharp, and untouchable. Like she didn’t even need me. And that infuriated me more than anything.My Pheromones should have worked on her, yet my Omega runt never gave a reaction. I turned my gaze on her, letting my Alpha command bleed int
Helios POVI’ve always believed in power and that power meant control.For me, power meant dominance and I believed that I was meant to be obeyed. But Starlight is shattering every law I have ever known.Every second. Every breath, I feel her. The bond is there, alive, pulsing, unbreakable. The moment I step into a room, my body locks onto her like she’s the only thing that exists. Her scent should make me dizzy with pleasure and mine should make her dizzy with submission.I push my Alpha aura onto her, expecting her to wilt beneath it. But she doesn’t. She barely flinches like she doesn’t even feel it. As if my power, the very essence of what makes me Alpha, is nothing to her and I am nothing to her. That realization burns deeper than any wound I have ever suffered.Starlight is breaking me, without even trying and It’s been weeks. Weeks of pushing. Commanding. Cornering. Weeks of watching her meet every attempt with the same infuriating indifference. I try everything.Growling. Snar
Starlight’s POVI should hate the Moon Goddess. For making me his. For tying my soul to the one person who made my life a living hell. But as I watch Helios struggle, his perfect composure crumbling piece by piece, I find myself whispering a silent prayer of thanks. Because this? This is poetic justice.Helios paces like a caged animal, because he's become the alpha who could control everyone but me. His shoulders are taut, his fists clenched, his wolf simmering beneath the surface. Every instinct in his body tells him that I should be his. That I should fold.That the bond should have me whimpering for his touch. It must be agonizing for him to realize… I am not affected the way he expects. Not entirely. I won’t lie to myself, I feel the pull. When he’s close, my heart betrays me, speeding up. His scent, dark cedarwood and crisp frost, prickles at my senses, tempting me.His voice, when he growls my name, sends chills down my spine. But here’s the thing about pain. If you endure enou
Helios POV Starlight is playing with me. I know it. I can see it in the way she looks at me, her eyes glinting with quiet amusement whenever I struggle. The worst part? She isn’t even trying.She just exists, and somehow, that alone is enough to unravel me. I, Helios Blackwood, Alpha of the Moonlit Pack, the strongest of my generation, am falling apart. And she is watching it happen.The worst part of all this, I can’t escape her. I hear her heartbeat in my sleep. I breathe her in even when she’s nowhere near me. I don’t need to see her to know she’s close because my body reacts to her presence before my mind even registers it.This bond is supposed to make her submit. Instead, it’s doing the opposite. It’s making me weak. And Starlight? She revels in it, and shamelessly so. She acts as though she feels nothing. But I don’t believe it. In fact, I refuse to believe it.The truth is that this is a game I can't win. It happens again the next morning. I stand in the hallway, waiting for
Helios POV Starlight is playing with me. I know it. I can see it in the way she looks at me, her eyes glinting with quiet amusement whenever I struggle. The worst part? She isn’t even trying.She just exists, and somehow, that alone is enough to unravel me. I, Helios Blackwood, Alpha of the Moonlit Pack, the strongest of my generation, am falling apart. And she is watching it happen.The worst part of all this, I can’t escape her. I hear her heartbeat in my sleep. I breathe her in even when she’s nowhere near me. I don’t need to see her to know she’s close because my body reacts to her presence before my mind even registers it.This bond is supposed to make her submit. Instead, it’s doing the opposite. It’s making me weak. And Starlight? She revels in it, and shamelessly so. She acts as though she feels nothing. But I don’t believe it. In fact, I refuse to believe it.The truth is that this is a game I can't win. It happens again the next morning. I stand in the hallway, waiting for
Helios’ POVI paced my chamber, my hands clenched at my sides, my breath coming in short, sharp bursts. Submit to her? The very thought made my wolf, Hades, snarl in protest, the sound reverberating through my skull. "We cannot," he growled, his voice thick with fury. "We are Alpha. We rule. We do not kneel."My jaw tightened. I knew that. I had been raised on that truth, had built my entire life upon it. I was Helios, Alpha of the Moonlit Pack. My word was law. My strength was absolute. I did not bow. Not to anyone. Not to anything. And yet… "She is our mate."That cursed thought whispered through my mind, sinking its claws deep into my resolve. Starlight. My mate. My Omega. The girl I had wronged. The girl who had suffered under my hand. And now, she stood before me, head held high, telling me to submit.A cruel, twisted sense of irony settled in my chest. I had broken her, shattered her spirit piece by piece. And yet, she had emerged from the ashes of my cruelty stronger. Not broke
Starlight’s POVI crossed my arms and watched Helios kneel before me, his broad shoulders squared, his head held high, despite the undeniable tension in his body. He was resisting, even if only instinctually, but I could already see the mate bond working against his will. He needed me, and craved my presence in a way that no amount of pride or stubbornness could undo. Good."First of all," I said, my voice firm and commanding, "you will address me as 'Dom' or 'Star' at all times. You will not use my name unless I give you permission to do so."Helios's golden eyes locked onto mine, unwavering. Then, after a moment, he dipped his head in a slow nod. "Yes, Dom." I felt satisfaction spread in my heart."Secondly," I continued, pacing slowly in front of him, letting the tension stretch. "You will obey my commands without question or hesitation. If I tell you to do something, you will do it immediately."His jaw tensed, the Alpha in him bristling at the very notion of submission. But even
Star’s POVI watched as the dust settled, the echoes of the challenge still hanging in the air. Hutchins, bruised and bloodied, was helped away by a few loyal pack members. His defiance had been met with force, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that this wasn’t over. Not by a long shot.Helios stood tall, his back straight and unyielding, but his eyes betrayed him. The weight of being Alpha, of leading with both strength and the uncertainty that came with it, was heavy on his shoulders. His hands clenched, then unclenched at his sides, like he was trying to rein in something. "Star," he said, his voice low, but steady, "We need to talk."I nodded and followed him to the balcony, away from prying eyes. The cool night air brushed against my skin, but it wasn’t enough to chase the heat gathering in the pit of my stomach. This wasn’t just about Hutchins. This was about everything.“I don’t und
Unknown POV A few months prior, Hutchins had been humiliated in front of the entire pack when Helios effortlessly defeated him in a challenge. It was a public spectacle, and Hutchins’s pride had taken a brutal blow. Since then, he had been hiding in the shadows, licking his wounds and plotting.But now, his behavior had changed. He was bolder, almost reckless. Why would someone who had just been crushed so easily return to challenge the Alpha again? It wasn’t just arrogance or pride. It was something deeper, something dangerous.Unbeknownst to most of the pack, Hutchins had struck a secret deal with a powerful ally, someone who had resources and influence that even Helios couldn’t easily disregard. This mysterious figure was, Ravena.Ravena had never been content to live in the shadow of others, but her deepest resentment came from her unrequited love for Killian, the former Alpha of the
Helios's POVThe room was filled with unspoken challenges as Hutchins turned and walked away, his footsteps echoing off the stone walls. The tension in the room was palpable, but I refused to let it crack me. His words that were meant to wound, only strengthened my resolve. I could feel the eyes of the pack on me, waiting, watching, assessing.But I wasn’t about to let them see weakness. Not now. Not ever. Star stood close beside me, still tense, her fingers brushing mine. I felt the connection between us, the pulse of the bond that had only grown stronger. But I could also sense her hesitation. I didn’t blame her. Hutchins had struck deep.“Are you alright?” I asked, my voice soft, though I was keenly aware of the gravity of the situation. She nodded, but her eyes betrayed a quiet storm inside her. “I’ll be fine,” she said, though the uncertainty lingered in her tone.“I won’t
Helios's POVThe day after Mordecai's challenge, the Pack house felt suffocating with unspoken tension. The servants moved quietly, their eyes darting nervously, the heavy weight of yesterday's events still hanging over us. I couldn’t escape the sensation that the pack, the very kingdom itself, was watching my every move.Star stayed close, though I could feel the walls she built around herself. Despite the bond, despite everything we had shared the night before, she remained cautious, as if she were afraid of being swept away by the current between us.She was beautiful, as always. But today, there was a sharpness to her gaze, a flicker of determination in her eyes that I hadn’t seen before.As we walked the corridors together, side by side, the tension in the air between us was palpable. She kept her distance, but I could sense the pull, the magnetic force of our bond tugging at her, at both of us.The silence was broken by the sound of footsteps approaching, heavy, purposeful. I tu
Helios’s POVI could detect the scent of deceit lingering in the air before Hutchins even spoke. My cousin stood to the side, his expression carefully neutral, but I wasn’t fooled. The moment I stepped into the gathering hall, I could feel the tension, the waiting eyes, the unspoken challenge crackling like a storm about to break. Then, my gaze landed on him. Alpha Mordecai.A towering brute of a man, all brawn and arrogance, his sharp eyes assessing me with an amused glint. He leaned back in his chair, arms draped casually over the sides, a smirk playing on his lips. The room had gone quiet. Too quiet.“You’ve grown soft, Helios,” Mordecai drawled, his voice laced with false sympathy. “Mating an Omega… what a shame.” A low growl rumbled in my chest, but I kept my posture relaxed, my expression unreadable.Mordecai chuckled. “Then again, I suppose it makes se
Star's POV I woke up to the warmth of Helios's body wrapped around mine, his gentle breaths a soothing melody in my ear. For a moment, I forgot about the world outside, about the expectations and responsibilities that weighed on me. All that mattered was the quiet, peaceful moment we shared.As I stirred, Helios's arms tightened around me, holding me close. I felt his lips brush against my shoulder, sending shivers down my spine. It was a gentle, reverent touch, one that spoke volumes about the depth of his emotions.I turned to face him, our eyes meeting in the soft morning light. For an instant, we just looked at each other, the connection between us pulsing like a living thing. Then, Helios smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners, and my heart skipped a beat."Good morning, my love,"he whispered, his voice husky with emotion.My response caught in my th
Helios POV I was on my knees, yet, I had never felt more powerful. Not because I had submitted. No. Because she had chosen me. Because she wanted me here, wanted me suffering for her. And I would. Happily.Every fiber of my being screamed for her. The scent of her heat wrapped around me like a noose, tightening with every breath I took. My muscles ached with restraint, my body shaking with the effort to remain still. But I would not move. Not unless she allowed it.She was toying with me, her fingers running over my skin, her lips grazing my throat, her breath teasing the shell of my ear. She knew exactly what she was doing, testing my control, pushing me to the brink of madness. And I loved it.I had spent my life in command. Of my pack. Of my warriors. Of my own damn instincts. Yet here, with Star, I had no control. She had taken it, stolen it from me with nothing but her voice, her to
Star’s POVI was slipping. The walls I had built, the control I had wielded with such precision, were crumbling.It had started as a test. A way to remind Helios who held the reins. But ever since I let him mark me, the mate bond had tightened its grip, wrapping around my soul like chains I couldn’t break. Now, I wasn’t sure who was torturing whom.Helios stood before me, his chest rising and falling with slow, controlled breaths. His golden eyes burned with restraint, with hunger, with something far more dangerous. Something that made my pulse stutter and my skin prickle with anticipation.Between us, an electric energy pulsed. "You’re shaking," he murmured, his voice low, and rough. I clenched my fists. "No, I’m not." That was a lie. Helios took a single step closer, and I didn’t move away.I should have reminded him of his place, of the dynamic I had set. B
Star’s POVThere was a fire crackling softly in the hearth, but the warmth did little to thaw the tension humming between us. I sat on the edge of the bed, fingers tightening around the silken sheets, my mind waging war against my own desires.Helios stood before me, shirtless, the mark on his neck an unmistakable reminder of my claim on him. His golden eyes, molten with longing, locked onto mine, but he didn't move, didn't dare reach for me without my command. That was how well I had trained him. But tonight... tonight was different.The mate bond pulsed between us, palpable and almost suffocating. Every breath I took was filled with his scent, cedarwood and musk, laced with something darker, and wilder. The very thing I had spent so long resisting. My nails dug into my palm as my body betrayed me, heat pooling in my core.I should push him away and remind him of his place. Yet, when I