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,