Jade was not the type to get upset so easily. That was how she had been raised, to be someone submissive and to endure everything with her head down. But even she had a limit and this time the fine thread had snapped.
She didn't mind Vladek scolding her afterward for what she was going to be. It would show her that despite being a human, she was also worth something. So she crossed the street to one of the stalls, precisely one that had various fabrics and tapestries.
-What would you like?- The older woman who attended her smiled at her.
-Give me that- Jade pointed to a large double-layered blanket with discreet, inexpensive embroidered patterns. She looked inside a bag that Vladek had given her before leaving and took out some coins- Keep the change-
In another moment she would smile at the woman, but not now.
Vladek was still talking to his brothers when he noticed something uncomfortable, especially in his bond, and looked over his shoulder
Jade thought it was going to be easy, but not that easy. Not all people knew the sacred praise texts like the ones they had exchanged, and thanks to them it is that she had a ticket to the interior of the great temple where only the most devout could access. Pretending once in a while wasn't so bad. The abbot passed through a large gate guarded by two monks who greeted him as they passed. Jade stayed close to him, following him inside. She was not nervous. On the contrary, she was confident. After rounding the hall they came to another room. Two more monks were at the door. They both passed and stopped inside. -Daughter, kneel and pray. The divine dagger bathed in the blood of the angels will save you and lead you back along the path of light- Jade nodded and stopped in front of the jade pedestal where the weapon they were looking for rested, bathed in a halo of light descending from the stained glass ceiling. She studied her with her eyes. It was a s
-Jade- Vladek's deep voice came to her. It sounded dry and also upset- Don't do something like that again, maybe you don´t have an idea of the danger you were- the wolf growled- We will have to talk seriously about this- -Talk seriously?- Jade muttered to herself with a snort, but was overheard by the others. Vladek found her tone strange. The human was usually always calm, that was one of the things he liked the most about her. He raised his hand to grab her arm but was surprised when it was rejected when the girl took a step back avoiding his touch. Her gaze kept avoiding him at all times, but from Vladek's mark he could decipher the storm of sensations that ran through her and even he himself was overwhelmed. -Don't touch me- the phrase that came from Jade's lips made him freeze in place. This was not good at all. Normally, in couples, contact was necessary. Besides that the same bond yearned for it, their bodies always wanted to merge to reinfor
Vladek stopped in front of the bedroom door. After a long mental discussion with himself, he brought his emotions under control and calmed down his character. Jade was a human and she was his mate. He had never really sat down to ask her what she wanted. He knew very little about her, what she liked to read, for example, he had not given her her home library for fun; but, and the rest? He didn't know her color or her favorite food. Which side of the bed does she like to sleep; if she had nightmares at night when she slept alone. It was just like Jade had told him and that hit him really hard when he analyzed it. Did he had made her his partner just to have sex? Of course not. A partner was half his being, his wolf, his nature. Jade was the only person who had managed to reassure him that time in the forest when they were attacked. Her voice had brought him back from the bloodlust. He wanted Jade and much more than he was capable of realizing. Not only because
The girl clenched her fists until they hurt. She wanted to accept the wolf's words, but what if ... what if ... what if she was fooled again and treated like before. It was exhausting waking up thinking what would happen if they didn't need her. And even though Vladek had told her that the mark on the back of her neck would bind them together for a long time, would she be able to bear being treated as useless? Waiting with open legs whenever the wolf wanted. Being caged again once she had flown a bit was painful. Vladek's arm wrapped around her neck and he pulled her against him. -Don't think too much puppy- he kissed the crown of her head- Today you just surprised me with what you did, that's why I reacted like that. You look so delicate that I thought you would be in grave danger- he stroked her back. -I'm not delicate- Jade protested against her chest. Vladek couldn't help smiling. -You are right. You are not delicate, if you were,
Jade just stood there until the wolf's scent completely disappeared. She pursed her lips to keep from sobbing. She already knew that such happiness was just an illusion. And now what would she do? It wasn't like she could stay with them after what happened. She could go; it wasn't like she had a chain around her neck that made her a pet. She could survive on her own. She was young and inexperienced but not stupid. She could look for work somewhere where her intelligence could be of use. She was in a town after all. She would like to at least thank Izen for his care so far despite his rude words at first; he was not a bad wolf after all. And those crazy brothers, spending time with them had been fun. And Vladek. He had already shown her that he did not want to be with her as a couple, but no, he would not have left again just like that. She could just be acting childishly or on impulse, but if things were like this and she was just beginning what seeme
Vladek would never put a hand up to his partner. But in the last hours they had noticed that he did not seem to be the usual wolf of always. Rather, it was as if they were seeing that uncontrolled beast all hurt and hurt after losing his mate, his son at the hands of his own brother. Karia ran over and yanked the door open. -S-sister-in-law, eh sister-in-law, if you are here, respond- but he received no response. Come on, it had been only five minutes that Vladek left the room and they had gone to check. At that time sister-in-law should not have vanished. Well, yes, because after searching the whole room he did not find the girl and the only thing that remained in the environment was a slight familiar fragrance that made him pull out his fangs -Yino- he growled. *** It was cold, very cold and wet and… she couldn't move. Something hot moved up and down her neck towards her cheek and then sought her mouth where it licked
Tears ran down Jade's cheeks again, unable to believe what she was hearing. The guy who had disgraced all her life was the brother of the one who had marked her. And he had marked her when she was already marked? ... -Lie- she let out a gasp- If I had been marked I would have known The wolf's eyes narrowed and he smiled. -Uncultivated and naive puppy. Our life together began the day we met for the first time. While doing the tattoo I left traces of my blood all over your skin, that's almost as strong as if I fucked you. I bit you on the shoulder after you passed out. You're mine. Even if I fuck you now, my brother's weak mark will be just an illusion. It will hurt like hell but you will be all mine. I'm sure your body will receive me very well- He grabbed the girl's ankles tightly and spread her legs. Jade tried to kick him but the grip was so strong that her body cramped and her bones cracked. The almost open robe left part of her bod
-Vladek wasn't the only culprit.- After all she'd heard, Jade was still confused. It was a strange story but her mind was working fast despite the fear and it was logical what he had said. Vladek wasn't the only one who had done the wrong thing - the female shouldn't have slept with you if she was bonded - she didn't know from where she got the courage, but she say that. Her face was gripped tightly and the wolf's claws dug into her cheeks, breaking the skin. -Who do you think you are to talk about her like that? She was mine from the start, she just went back to where she needed to be. If my brother had not been in the middle she would have been my partner and the mother of my cubs but Vladek always took everything from me. The admiration of my father, the best appearance, the affection of the younger brothers, the acceptance of the pack. Everything, it took everything from me. For that reason, and although the female died, I enjoyed seeing the despair on his face,
5 years later Vladek was in the garden of his house looking at that old tree that brought back memories. It was the first thing he saw when he bought the house and promised that he would be happy. At the time, he never imagined that this would come true years later. Because yes, he was a completely happy wolf. -Stop there, you're going to fall- Izen's voice echoed in the room. Vladek felt something toss against his leg and his robe was pulled. When he lowered his head he found a small head of brown hair with a huge smile. He bent down and carried the barely three-year-old puppy that hugged his neck with its short little arms. The little boy gave him a kiss on the cheek to open his mouth in a huge yawn. He dropped his little head on the wolf's large shoulder and closed his little eyes confidently. His breathing became steady instantly.  
Nobody moved. Only the wind blew around everyone moving the hair of the human, the fur of the living wolves ... and the dead wolf. Still no one dared to do anything. It seemed unreal. Only after a few long seconds where everyone was tense, Vladek was the first to move. He leaned in a little and licked Jade's cheek that was stiff between his legs. The young woman was startled but smiled when she noticed that the wolf was next to her. Then Vladek advanced with measured steps in the direction of his brother. Thanks. The word still echoed in his mind. Thanks for that? He did not understand it. Perhaps he wanted me to kill him. He could not believe it. He was so confused.He stopped next to his brother. Yes, his brother. The one he grew up with; the one who was once his best friend; the one who was part of his family. He lowered his head slowly and touched his body with the tip of his nose. But there was no reply. Yino no longer had a puls
Jade clutched the dagger in her hands. Her mind running so fast she could barely open her eyes from the pain. Even so she must think. Remember what she had read in books. She went through one by one until her eyes snapped open… so that was it. She swallowed hard and looked at the two beasts that continued to bite each other like rabid animals. She was worried about Vladek and seeing the wounds on his body she definitely had to do something. The dagger in her hands was not just any weapon. The blade is not that it was sacred; it is that it was made of a type of material that could kill a wolf. She had remembered. Wolves were long-lived animals, very long-lived. Many did not know how many years they could last. Most died when their partner left this world, only if they were their true partners. She imagined that Vladek was not so in love, that’s how he had been able to survive all this time. And also with their fast level of healing it was very difficult
Jade trembled. From the big toe to the last hair on her head. She saw the wolf pacing from one side to the other and swallowed hard, imagining all the things he could do to her again. She was terrified; terrified of that wolf and the way he was looking at her. But this time she wasn't crying, she wouldn't be pleased. She had to be strong or at least look strong and apparently that helped. In their previous encounters, when she even cried for pleasure, the wolf seemed to enjoy himself, now he was different, he felt tense and irritated. Jade didn't know if that was good or bad. With that madman everything was bad. At least this time her hands were tied in front and although little she could still move her fingers. She smiled slightly. If there was one thing she had learned, it was that she had to at least protect herself when she went out, which is why in the sash of her tunic she carried the dagger that had been stolen that time. And this time it seemed she would
Jade was checking her cheek in the mirror. It didn't look bad. Unlike before when she had to wear makeup and Izen strategically combed her hair so it wouldn't show; now she wouldn't have to use those methods. Thanks to Vladek the scar was barely visible, a different coloration on her skin, but there was no trace of what it was before and that was good, very good. The smile on her face didn't go away. Now she could walk down the street like an ordinary human without the fear that they might recognize her as the map. Although she had to admit that everything had been calmer lately. Apparently Yino was only interested in her brother being the one to find him and as the latter was not very interested. She left the room. She had woken up alone, Vladek had only left her a note that he was going to leave and because of the tranquility of the house she imagined that he leave with his two siblings. -Good morning Izen- she entered the kitchen where he moved fro
Jade walked in the direction of the kitchen. It had to be really early so Izen wasn't awake yet. She yawned and opened the door. Everything was clean and organized. The wolf was definitely highly organized. Without him she really would not have been able to run such a large house successfully. With gentle steps she approached the stove. She had never turned it on, but she had seen Izen do it before. Beside her was a large flat iron rod with which the wolf stirred the wood. She ran her hand across her face slightly above the scar on her cheek and smiled slightly. She was determined and she would do it. In the room Izen stirred without being able to move a lot. He opened his eyes heavily. He was in the middle of Karia and Makia and they tangled their legs together with him. They were completely naked and the heat was already suffocating. Supposedly the night would be spent alone with Makia but halfway through an impatient wolf joined them after not bearing hearing the
-And good? Have you already fixed it? - Karia looked at them with boredom- They are three years apart, two days being hard, if after ther they tell me that they are still annoyed with each other, I am the one who will lock them up again and make them fix it themselves- she chewed a piece of meat - They know how difficult it is to come from one place to another just to see our Izen and also have to put up with the character of our older brother. Ayyyy, Izen don't hit me, it's the truth- -Don't go where they don't call you- Izen reprimanded him. -But I'm doing it for us too,- he muttered with a pout. At his side, her sister rubbed his head where he had received the blow, indicating that she agreed with him but that she would not speak. Jade in front of them lowered her head with a blush. Yes, it had been three years, but she was still embarrassed about some things. In such a short time she changed, but there were things that stayed the same. -We are in
Jade's eyes were wide at her partner's statement. -Yes puppy- he hugged her and buried his face in the nape where her mark rested- The day you decided to leave it was as if my world was falling apart. I've never felt this frustrated in my entire life. Not even with my previous partner. The emptiness inside me was too painful and that's when I realized that I had lost the most important thing to me, I had to choose. Continue with my revenge and lose everything, or forget it and return to your arms. It was a difficult process at first. I had lived for many years wanting to destroy my brother because of the pain he had caused, but when I met you and had the map in my hands, I thought that everything would be solved. But I was very wrong and I only hurt you. I really was an idiot and realized my feelings so late- Hearing him confess like that was something new to Jade. Vladek was always someone very serious and of very few words so hearing him speak in that almost uncont
Vladek opened the door allowing air to enter his room. In front of it was a tray with prepared breakfast, simple and easy to digest foods. The wolf smiled. Izen always thinking about everything. It had been two days since his reunion with Jade and from that moment they had only been making love. Just stopping at intervals to eat, especially Jade and to get some sleep. But as soon as they woke up, they plunged back into the sea of pleasure without being able to feel satisfied. But that morning they finally felt whole, both. They were exhausted, a little sore but everything seemed so perfect that it was even scary. Vladek came in and set the tray on the side table of the bed. Between the sheets was Jade lying on his stomach. Her laughing eyes looked at the food but she really didn't have much of an appetite. After she did not know how many knots she had held very deep within her. That the wolf had come countless times all those days, like she felt full even t