I was shocked; he sounded so upset. Was it because I went to Jerry's show without inviting him? It wasn't my place to do so, but I can't dwell on petty shit. Wait— could it be because I slept in Jerry's bed? Shit, I need to get cleaned up and rush to work and tell him everything. I started running at that thought. Once I reached the apartment, the door swung open, revealing Jerry with his unnerving stare. The last fucking person I wanted to see. "Sweetheart, what a surprise; finished work already?" he asked lazily as he leaned against the doorpost, gazing at me amorously. My rage got the better of me, and I aggressively approached him with my finger in his face. I asked with absolute malice while tears ran down my cheeks, "What the fuck did you do to me yesterday?!" With the speed of a viper, Jerry seized my hand and dragged me into the building, quickly shutting the door. I yelped, trying to shove him away from me, though he speedily trapped me in his arms. As I took a breath to
What is my purpose? Is it to forever feel unworthy and useless? Am I only intended to yearn for my passion, only to never see it through? I sobbed at these questions as my grief shrouded me with hopelessness. If only I had never met Michael, or if I had started working earlier, even though he disapproved of the idea, I might never have been in this fucked up situation. I am a complete emotional mess; my shower took longer than it should have, but I was somewhat able to gather what was left of my fragmented soundness. I need to get to the bistro ASAP and find my happy place. I don’t know why, but there it always feels like my true home. I dried myself and applied lotion over my marks of shame, hoping the sweet smell and its medicinal properties would magically heal them. I tied my wet hair into a bun, and put on makeup to try to hide my melancholy face as well as the bruises on my neck. Once finished, I carefully opened the door and peeked out, making sure Jerry was nowhere to be se
**Liam’s POV**I’m sitting in my office waiting for Jacob. I summoned him because I needed to know what happened to Laura. I’m on edge and I know something was not right. I had felt it since last night at first joy followed by complete pleasure and bliss then after eleven, it was as though I was enveloped in absolute dread. I could not sleep at all and today an undeniable mixture of despair and terror invaded my heart. My mate was hurting and I needed answers, if not I will tear this whole place upside down like a fucking mindless animal. My wolf was ready to snap, Krait was overly quiet and Giaan tried to keep Ozouf calm. He was helping me as well, but I am not sure how much longer I could keep my composure.Jacob entered the office looking bitter, I have no idea what happened, but I fucking swear if he tried anything with her I am going to end him. I know he has a crush on her, but he always respected Laura. I was somewhat hesitant when she told me she was going to stay with him, bu
**Laura’s POV**I hear the door slam, my last and only line of hope extinguished. I wanted to tell Liam what happened. For some foolish reason, I believed he was the one soul I could go to for help. Instead of the warmth I once felt from his embrace, I was faced with the sharpened ice shards of his impaling words—striking what was left of my already shattered heart to complete nothingness.I’m struggling to breathe—the pain—it’s too heavy. I can’t release a sob, for I do not have enough air in my lungs to exhale. The water released from my tear ducts obscures my vision, yet I am still making my way to my locker. With my scarf still in my hand, I did not bother to cover my neck. Why would I when the one person whose opinion I valued the most sees me as a tainted ungracious pest? I could feel scowling eyes, judging the very essence of my being. I swear I can hear their thoughts calling me every foul word in the dictionary, trash, tramp, slut, whore... the list is endless.A sudden dizzin
**Jerry’s POV**I can’t wait to see her! It has been absolute torture without my gem. I do not know what has come over me. Why am I like this? Blackmailing my sweetheart was not how I planned things. I had been doing so well while preparing to make my move, but—when she held onto her arm, revealing her fated mark after the show, taunting us. Drud acted on his own, and I stupidly followed suit as our emotions became one. Fuck, the contract was to be used as a last resort when all else failed. I should have waited to win her trust! I scolded myself as I was angrily going through my thoughts and mixed emotions. Laura was like my drug, she had been gone from me for far too long and I needed my fix!The fated mark was nothing new to us; I was able to keep my angst intact as I had all my servants' eyes on Laura, making sure no stray mongrel approached her. With my status, no werewolf peasant would even dare disobey my order!Drud has never behaved like this towards any female, let alone a h
“Who was the second man?!” Jerry bellowed, and the wolves outside released demonic snarls.“T-the s-second was m-my employer; he hugged me as I arrived. He thought s-something happened t-that made me late, but as y-you are aware, it ended sour,” I stuttered as my tears flowed down my cheeks. I hit my limit for today as dizziness started to shroud me. I clumsily raised my hand to my forehead and slumped in my seat. There were odd barks outside, then whimpering before the ruckus died down.Jerry glared at me with his fierce eyes; they looked more red than anything else. “Never, ever accept a lift from anyone again! Only I am to take you to work from now on! I will not repeat myself, Laura; NO man is allowed to touch you! Everything you do and say, I will know, do you understand?” he snarled throatily in my face.“Y-yes, my w-wolf, I-I am yours,” I wept, failing to keep my composure. “No one is to touch what is mine,” he repeated menacingly. “I will only be true to you, I s-swear,” I
I stood for a few seconds, somewhat paralysed. I shunned myself and forced my knuckle to tap the door. It was a pathetic attempt, but he heard it."Yes?" Liam asked harshly, and I already regretted my decision."Hi Liam," I said as I sheepishly opened the door. He was hunched over his desk with work; my heart fluttered, but I instantly felt dread as I saw his angered expression. Although he appeared terrifying, he was still incredibly handsome. Dammit, Laura, get a grip!"What is it?" he snapped dismissively, still facing his paperwork."I-I am sorry to disturb you, but I need to talk to you about—""Laura, if it's to do with your role in the kitchen, there is nothing to discuss," he barked harshly without looking at me. I couldn't understand it, but him avoiding my existence really hurt. I entered the office like a terrified animal, visibly shaking like a leaf."Stay where you are; we need to make whatever it is you want brief. I'm in a rush." "Liam, it's about y-yesterday; it's not
**Liam's POV**I am so fucking angry and aggrieved! I truly believed this was now my chance. The chance I have been praying to the gods for the last five months, every single fucking day, and it’s gone! Since Laura became single, it’s as if all my constraints had been magically set free. Now, when she is near me, I can't act rationally! My wolf has turned into a completely feral animal now that he has a rival and a pureblood of the highest pedigree at that.What the fuck happened to Laura? I was so awe-struck at how she held herself on the day her ex tried to humiliate her. Her demeanour was that of a resilient woman with dignity and respect for herself and others. Now it’s as if all of that has gone out of the window! Has she changed? Did that fucking prick mean that much to her, that she lost herself? Damned humans! “Why did you pair me with such a person?! A soul who would never love me in return!” I cried in pure anger and grief as I buried my face in my hands.I was so ready to c
**Laura's POV**It's been sometime now since I regained consciousness. I'm not sure if it has been hours, but all I know is it's been too long. I can't move, and there is only darkness; it's unnerving. I can sense a presence close to me, but my ears are blocked. Or am I deaf? I don't know what to feel because every single emotion is competing for dominance. I feel frightened because Jerry might be right next to me. Relieved I'm still alive. Bitterness towards the injustice fucking life has bestowed upon me ever since I acknowledged my existence! Sadness as I have lost my face, the only thing that made me feel somewhat happy about myself. Michael! I can't believe he and Amber went that far! Why? Why go through all of that on a nobody such as myself? What the fuck is wrong with that dick?! Ruining my life just because things didn't go his way? Even the whole ordeal at the bistro was extreme, exaggerated, and cruel. Showing the whole city, he got someone better, the ideal woman who
The drive was tedious indeed; Adrian was right to worry. Drud was completely pissed after we saw the pictures. He so desperately wanted us to shift and run, or go and attack that half-breed... Lynal... no, Liam is the fucker's name."The cunt never answered my question, but he is undoubtedly no pureblood. I'd love to know what he is, then we can find his weakness and kill him," Drud snapped, ever so pissed."Seeing that he is a mixed abomination, pure silver won't do the trick," I sighed, displeased. "Chad did mention he had some reptilic features. Did you notice how he was shitting himself when he came to report to me?""That little runt did a poor job at interrogating the hybrid," Drud snorted in disgust."That fool probably has weresnake in his genes; it's no wonder he never revealed himself to our mate. She would have been so scared of him," I laughed. "Such a vindictive fucker, but I approve," my wolf hummed. "Speaking about the police, I am still sceptical about that vampire wh
**Jeremy's POV**It's been three fucking days! THREE! And I have gained nothing for my patience. No leads, no sightings, not even a single fucking clue, scent, a lock of hair—FUCKING NOTHING!! My emotions are spiralling; it's all over the place. I am so fucking ANGRY! I need my mate; the longer she is away from me, the more feral Drud and I become. I am struggling to think rationally and to function normally. I need my mate; I need my Laura. Fuck, ever since I got paired with her, all my emotions are explosive, and I am even more unhinged.I looked outside the back passenger window; we're on the highway, and the moving view was fitting as I struggled to focus on anything. My mind is a raging storm. Is this how it feels when paired with a mate that has your heart? I hear Drud hum in agreement as he listens to my thoughts.My eyes drift to my mate's phone in my hand. Holding this is now the only thing that connects me to her. The only fucking thing I have been staring at for hours on en
I teased her lips with my fingers, then carefully grabbed her neck and started kissing her. Amber was putty in my hands, throwing herself at me. This is going to be so satisfying, I sang to myself.I started tearing her blouse with my sharp nails. She moaned as my cold hands caressed her needy shivering frame, but she knew she was not allowed to touch me in return. I heard her thoughts, crying and begging for me to change my mind and love her in return."I know you want me, my obsessed servant, now clear your mind," I husked after I stopped the kiss. I have her right where I want her. I removed her brassiere effortlessly and grabbed her perky breasts. She trembled at my touch, leaning into my hold. I roughly flipped her towards my desk and Amber instinctively knew to bend forward."If only you were this obedient, instead of scheming little futile plots with your new toy," I grunted, angrily and clawed at her skirt, scraping her flesh in the process. She moaned with pleasure, but I cou
**Keres POV** I observed my honeycomb from afar as my healer frantically attended to her most severe wounds. Though my face seemed emotionless, I was fucking livid! I'll mindlessly eradicate any poor unsuspecting soul who dares have the balls to approach me now. I looked down at my bloodied clothes. This was not how things should have transpired! This was not part of the plan. I plucked the damp blood-crusted handkerchief from my pocket and began suckling it. Closing my eyes at the decadent flavour, trying to ease my temper. I could not explain it, but my honeycomb's blood tasted so sweet, richer than rare wine, sweeter than any mystical fruit I was fortunate enough to taste. Is this why I was always so drawn to her? No! Not once did I ever wish to drink her blood! My mind started to delve back to when I found Laura in the dumpster. My cold blood boiling once more. It was unmistakable. I felt my servant's presence surrounding my sweeting. No doubt her toy was with her. I'd wager an
I sat in the car in pure silence. Even my beast knew when I was like this, it needed to shut up. As I was about five minutes into a fifteen-minute drive home, I noticed many people and even the odd large wolf roaming the streets. That fucker better make sure he finds Laura. My mind drifted back to that arsehole's question. His mocking voice, still fresh in my mind. “Yes, I am a fucking abomination, but not by choice!” I muttered out loud as I let my foul mood dictate my actions. A fucking hybrid demigod and a disgrace to the Gods and mortals. Bound to live forever with no given purpose and destined to never truly belong anywhere. I should not have existed; my father was never supposed to have a mate, let alone be able to produce offspring. My mother, Ylfa, princess of the werewolves, was to be the third Luna Queen to take over from her father. A she-wolf destined for greatness, but all of that was taken away from her due to raw primal greed. The moment that bastard discovered he
The other werewolf nodded at Jeremy. It was subtle, but I fucking saw it, and I was ready to intervene. He approached Bethany, but before he could touch her, the vampire skillfully glided between them facing Bethany and said gently, smiling.“Please, Miss, come with me. I’ll hear what you have to say.” He looked almost thirty, but I bet he is a few centuries older.“Hey, François, don’t worry about it. I’ll handle this,” declared the werewolf as he tried to reach for her, but that vampire was a smooth operator.He skillfully slithered his arm around Bethany’s upper back in a comforting manner and reassured charmingly, “I got this, Josh. I suggest you finish questioning Mr. Wulfric,” he said somewhat protectively, then turned his attention to Bethany looking at her benevolently. “Besides, this beautiful lady seems distraught. You might scare her.”I hear Chad next to me tutting out of frustration. “Let us talk privately, my lady; then you can tell me everything,” François cajoled tend
I stood protectively in front of Bethany as I saw him glaring at her. “Bethany, go inside and call the police,” I commanded in a stern tone, but gentle enough not to distress her further. She was about to say something, but I already knew who this bastard was. “Now!” I snapped, and she finally listened and started running towards the bistro.This fucker was a lone wolf, and it looks like he did not bother to conceal his identity. He meant business, ready to kill anything that moved, and I can’t let Bethany get entangled in this fantasy shit. He was about to block her off, but I shouted, “Leave her alone, she is just an innocent bystander, your business is with me, you fucking mutt!”He looked at me somewhat deranged, giving Bethany the chance to find refuge in the bistro. The fucker sniffed in my direction and his face started to shift. He released snarls of pure hatred intertwined with the sounds of crunching and grinding bones as he partly shifted.“You’re the one I smelled on my ma
“What?” I asked, somewhat startled. Of course, Laura is gone. I hissed to myself, annoyed. She fucking resigned! “She went to take out the trash ten minutes ago but never came back. I've searched the entire bistro, but she's gone!” Bethany cried, panicked. “She must have gone home after she finished her task, Beth,” I clicked my tongue, irritated. I could already picture Laura cuddling with her new lover as he comforts her. She probably told him what a dick I am. "You are a dick! You practically chased her into his arms!" Ozouf barked at me as he heard my thoughts. Bloody hypocrite, he too was just as in favour of showing his temper and jealousy earlier!“Liam, her phone was still on the countertop in the kitchen—something she never leaves behind. At first, I checked outside and called for her, but she never answered. I also thought she might have forgotten her phone, so I went to her locker to slide it through the vent for her. As I did, the door swung open, and that’s when I sa