Hesitant, she managed, "Do you also think I am not capable of being your Luna?"
"Why would I think that?""Stop trying to make me feel better." She jerked out of his hold, walking to the bed of the creek.A tear slid from her eyes but she quickly wiped it off.His fingers wrapped around her arm, and slowly he turned her around to face him."You are my mate, Kiara. I chose you because I love you. I want you by my side. The same way you would be my Luna when I get crowned to be the new Alpha."Kiara stared intently at him, she loved the genuity lingering in his eyes, she felt it as well but the reality was the Pack was ready to accept him as their Alpha, their leader not her as their Luna."I am stunted," she choked out, a familiar pain residing in her chest."I am not capable of being your Luna. I can't even shift because I can die doing so. I am weak. Useless–"He placed his palm over his lips stopping her from talking down on herself, "You are not weak, you are far from weak and you are not useless. Do you know what it means to be a Luna, you already possess every one of those qualities. You care for everyone, especially the pups, you care for them like they are yours."You work overtime in the infirmary, helping the sick despite the fact you might get sick yourself. You are a Luna, Kiara. You don't have to be a full shifter to be called one.""The pack members are saying otherwise, " she objected, getting teary by his words, it uplifted her."People would always talk, but the best thing you can do is to prove to them you are more than capable. I am sure you are."His thumb caressed her face, rubbing soothing circles on them. She felt calm with his words and just the fact she had him."Oh Nathan, what would I do without you?" Her arms circled him in a tight hug.She loved the essence exuding from him, his presence, his aura made her feel secure, and he gave her all the assurance she needed."Same here." She withdrew slightly from him, a mischievous look etched on her face."It feels a little hot, don't you think?" He matched her mischief with one of his, slamming her hard to his taut torso. "I can add a few degrees if you want."She giggled at his words, "Stop being so cheesy. Poor lines by the way, " she teased, earning a bright flushed colour on his face.Somehow she gets to see this side of him no can't his playful, loving side. To the pack, he was no-nonsense and stern, very dominating as well.He heads the pack guards and other administrative duties to prepare him ahead for the task of being the Luminous stone pack Alpha.Most agreed he would be a better leader than his father."I meant I want to swim, do you want to join me?" She stripped down her tight jeans, loving how intense his eyes were on her shapely slender body.It felt as though his heated stares had put her on flames, she could feel her core warming up.Only in panties and a bralette she gently stepped into the cool water. Thankfully the weather was humid so it only cooled her down. The water bed was shallow just above her legs so she wade through it creating dust clouds underneath the clear water. Her brown honey skin glistened under the setting sun, she craned her head checking to see if Nathan was behind her but surprisingly he stood still where she left him, his stare never leaving her.She shook her head at him urging him to join her.The water was deep now so she swam struggling to keep her head up with the stronger currents, ahead was a little waterfall cave.She swam to the shallow end close to a huge slab of rock and shrubs of greenery, standing up and letting the waterfall wash off the little dirt she acquired while swimming.Behind her was Nathan, he finally came.The setting rays rested on him at some angles making him look ethereal for a moment, his muscled bulky frame glistening.He made his way to her, the desire in his dark blue eyes getting intense by the second. Clearly, her underwear due to the water has turned sheer, she gulped down the nervousness that made its way to her throat.Leaving no space between them, he whispered to her ears causing her legs to squirm, "I want to make love to you here."Familiar warmth returned in between her legs, a little puddle forming there with his words."I want that as well," she said softly, on her toes she brushed her lips against his.With time she felt the desperation in his kiss as his tongue slithered past her lips and travelled to the depths of her mouth.Gathering her in his arms, he walked over to a huge flat slab of rock and placed herthere. They resumed kissing her moan couldn't be contained now, the scent of her arousal must have wafted to his nose.He shifted his attention to her neck, inhaling her in before caressing her sensitive skin with soft kisses. She moaned lightly, her breath getting more ragged by the seconds, she was desperate to have him in her.His palms gently kneaded her full but small bosoms, tweaking her nipples. His lips soon replace his fingers suckling on her nipples.She gasped as his cool lips toyed with such a sensitive area, "Nate!" A throaty moan was let out of her mouth.The glint in his sapphire orbs told her he loved how much pleasure he was able to give to her.His fingers travelled from her navel to her moist core, her sex scent filled the air. Her cheeks heated, as he found how wet she was down there."You always amaze me with how wet you get down there.""Guess who is responsible?" She asked, her sarcasm not missed by him."Who is? Huh?" He flicked hard against her clitoris causing a moan instead of a retort.She was marvelled by how much control he had over her."You play really dirty," Kiara managed."Innocent me?"Innocent? Kiara nearly yelled but his fingers thrust hard into her, causing her eyes to roll back at the levels of pleasure he keeps bringing her to.Using his thumb to toy with her clitoris, his finger stroked her insides with fast thrusts causing her hips to writhe.She dug her fingers into his back, trying not to scream as she was lost in whatever world she was in now Aware she was close, his thrust became faster with a similar rhythm.She moaned out his name as she came over his hands, her vision hazy and her breathing ragged. She doubted she could stand straight if she stood to her feet. They felt mushy.She brushed his lips in desperation wanting him in her. She was in full heat now and wanted nothing more than to feel his full length buried deep within her but a loud rumble from the skies broke their heated session.The clouds seemed to have gathered, it was clear a storm was coming.They were so engrossed in their 'Innocent ' act they didn't know when the weather changed so drastically.A sad pout broke on her lips as she guessed they had to leave for the pack house."It gets really dangerous here when it rain, so we have to," Nate said as if reading her thoughts and noticing her reluctance.They swam back to the forest, putting on their clothes."We would be busy all night," Nate remarked, causing her to be flustered.Thankfully they reached the PackHouse just before the heavy downpour, about to enter the house.Ryan, Nate's right hand stopped him, greeting Kiara."I am sorry I have to take Nate away for some time." She brushed it off, aware it might be a work-related matter."It's not a bother Ryan." She said politely, excused herself and walked inside leaving the duo underneath outside on the wide porch.A furrow formed on Nate's forehead, "What is it?" He asked."Someone wants to see you.""Who?" Nate asked, perplexed."Jessica."Jessica?Red pointy nails scratched the glass frame housing Nathan and his mate's picture, mainly at his mate.Jessica couldn't hold the hate brimming within her at his chosen mate.This was supposed to be her smiling beside the Alpha, her arms clocked together with his not Kiara. Nate, the soon-to-be Alpha and the instant position of his mate as the Luna of the pack should all be hers but somehow her naivety and immaturity as a teen made her lose it all but all hope was not lost. The reason why she was here. The door clicked, startling her before it drew apart and revealing the one person she thought she was mentally ready to see and speak to but clearly she wasn't. Nathan weighed on his decision to speak to Jess, he could just turn his back and leave for his room to rest by Kiara's side but he could feel that cursed draw to meet her.He can't help it even if he wanted nothing to do with her. Plus, he needed answers to those buried questions of his.He approached his office where Ryan sa
Nathan could never believe this was coming from his mother but she was standing in front of him. Her expression was stoic, showing no regrets whatsoever after saying Jessica would replace Kiara as his Luna.Anger surged within him as he raised his voice looking at her pointedly. " Kiara is the future Luna of this pack if I ever become an Alpha."She snapped, her head turning faster than light to look at him. Disbelief on her face."You can't have a stunted hybrid as the Luminous stone pack, Luna. It's a shame people are already talking, Nathan.""Let them talk, I couldn't care less, mother but you won't decide who gets to rule by my side.""You don't love her as deeply as you think, and she is not your mate. Jessica told me what happened between you two, that's enough sign for you to know you belong to Jessica, not her." "And Jessica, she is everything a Luna represents. She would allow your wolf to mate with its mate, she can shift whenever she wants to." "Not that stunted girl, w
"Mother?" Kiara asked, unsure she heard right. "Yes. She wants to see you." Yesterday, she spoke to Nate, the content of their discussion still unknown to Kiara as Nathan refused to say, a similar worried expression as the day before worn on his face. "Okay, you can go." Kiara dismissed and watched as she turned on her heel leaving through the door. She gazed at Linda, who had a puzzled look on her face, "You don't look too happy Luna Avery is requesting for you." "Who knows why she wants me? Probably to chide me for doing something wrong." "Don't worry, you can go. I would finish your work for you, and start on some," Linda promised, her voice assuring. Kiara reached out for her bag, "Thank you, Linda." She hugged her briefly before leaving through the door. Kiara could not calm the plaguing thoughts of worry in her head. She was nervous as well because of the pit of her stomach. Approaching a familiar door, she knocked and immediately the voice of Nate's mother resonated ba
Nathan leaned forward one more time to capture Jessica's lips and feel their softness in his when he suddenly stopped mid-way feeling different. His wolf, restless. A curious frown appeared on Jessica's forehead at his odd behaviour, "What's wrong Nathan?" She asked, reaching out to caress his jaw. Something felt odd, he could sense Kiara's presence which wasn't possible because it was only he and Jessica in the room. Or was it? The room was dim so it was a bit odd to see a shadow reflecting through the door and a brighter source of light reflected into his office from the opened door the shadow of a figure reflecting through it. The door was opened? He turned sharply, walking away from Jessica who was seated indecently on his desk to his door and was met with the last person that should see him in this position. Kiara. She looked lost and was frozen to her feet, her eyes lacking the vibrance they always carried. He could see brimming tears underneath her lids threatenin
Shit,' he cursed and ran after her. He called her consecutively but she didn't stop for his calls, she ran like her life depends on it, her hair bouncing in the air just like the time they ran in the forest."Please listen to me, Kiara, I am sorry." Her hands swapped at her face, perhaps erasing the tears falling on her face."I am truly sorry, please don't go ahead with it." She suddenly stopped on her feet and turned to face him, keeping her distance. Her face was overflown with tears, strands of hair smeared to her wet face. He attempted to come close to her but she yelled, "Stay away from me, don't come any closer and please answer these questions?""Jessica is the reason our relationship spiralled this past few days and your mother..." She paused, her voice shaky as the said the next part. "She was aware, right?" You can't have a stunted hybrid as the Luminous stone pack, Luna. It's a shame people are already talking, Nathan recalled his mother earlier talk with him Or how s
Jessica drew the door of the backseat open, Kiara's lifeless body falling out almost immediately as she was rested against the door to keep her steady during the bumpy ride. Taking a brief look at the bloodied mess her car was in, she patted herself one more time for using a polythene wrap to cover her seats and the surfaces of her car to prevent a mess such as this and suspicions that might grow from it. Dragging Nate's dead mate out of the car, she was slightly overwhelmed by how heavy Kiara weighed for such a petite woman. She held her tight in her arms while the rest of her body was drawn across the wet soil. Jessica stopped momentarily to rest, her arms aching before carrying on once more, she dragged Kiara by the shoulder till they reached the edge of their destination. A downhill, overgrown with bushes, perfect for hiding her body till she is found dead or maybe not. The fact remains no one comes here, it's beyond the pack border and close to a highway sidelined with tall t
Xander felt his knee crouch to the ground, the moon bright enough to illuminate to some extent the woman in front of him. He could hardly see what she looked like but her body was covered in blood and wet mud. Her long dark hair was wet with mud which smeared all over her face. His heart raced at the thought she was dead but who did this to her? Who went through the effort of seeing her die so painfully? What if she had a little life in her? He leaned closer to her unsure he should still be in the forest after seeing the bloodied body of a presumed dead woman. What if her death is linked to him? He can't have the police and Estoc men after him. That would be too much for him to handle alone and further investigation might reveal things about himself he would rather keep hidden. He stood to his feet and walked slightly away from the body. 'I should get going,' he thought to himself, walking towards his car. Estoc men can't find him now, he needs to leave. His hand reac
Xander couldn't bring himself to leave the hospital or to be specific, leave her alone.He hates the fact he feels obliged to a total stranger but he has a good reason, more especially when she has no one by her side to call her family. Changed into his former blood-stained free clothes, he walked towards the ward that houses the woman he rescued. Pushing the door open he is met with a rather disturbing sight.There was the lady he rescued, still unconscious and two men hovering over her with devious smiles on their faces, it didn't seem like they had sensed his presence.He recognized the doctor instantly but not the man beside him."Don't you think she would be of great interest?" The doctor asked, a sly look growing on his face.The other man with dark-blonde hair mix, drew closer to her, the lust in his eyes obvious, Xander felt sick to his stomach, "She looks human to me, more ethereal than any woman I have ever seen." He leaned towards her, taking her hair to sniff.The doctor
She closed her eyes tight when she noticed she was in the air instead of falling. Her chest still rose and fell as her nostril greedily dragged in the air. Why wasn't she falling anymore? She felt the soft breathing of a familiar man“Xander,” she mutters, her eyelids fluttering open. “Selena.“ He smiled as their forehead touched, his free arm holding her tightly against him. The strain and muscle pull his right arm suffered was nothing compared to the joy of holding her alive in his arms.A tear slipped out of her eye. “My trust belongs to you, Xander. Only you. I don't care how many wrongs you might have done against my people in the past, one thing is certain you've redeemed yourself.“ Xander pressed a desperate kiss on her forehead, her hair strands smeared on his face. “I won't fail you. I promise.“ A loud voice echoed from above the cliff, “Kiara!“ Nathaniel. Selena felt her chest tighten in guilt. Why was she hiding the truth from Xander, she was so scared for their love,
Xander turned around, finding it odd that Lena hadn't come since. He ignored Nathaniel's ramblings as to whether she was his mate or what not. “Selena!“ He yelled for her but only silence met him.His eyes met the spot where Jack was supposedly unconscious but odd enough His body wasn't there. His mind alarmed and alert, he brought out his Glock and walked towards different sections of the house, about to go to the back when…Jack's voice echoed through the house. Xander found himself pausing his steps up the stairs, gently he turned his neck to see him, and his world stopped.“Selena.“ A whisper left his lips.“You forgot too soon Alexander, that I hate you more than Estoc does and I yearn for your pain more than he wants your blood.“ A wide smile was strewn on his face. “Kiara!” Nathaniel rushed forward, desperate to get to Estoc. “Careful, wolfman you come any closer I blow her head off.“ He revealed the gun behind her head. Selena seemed unconscious, her frail body dragged on
Xander stared at the dark wolf watching Selena intently, he found it unbelievable to fathom a beast just saved her from Jack's to kill her. It seemed too aware of its surroundings. Eyes flickering at every one occasion before returning it to Lena who was packed with shock. He drew her closer to his chest, aware of how traumatic the situations his past introduced her to were. But for the first time she wasn't drowning in his touches, she was rather stoic, her gaze following the dark beast around. The dark wolf turned around, dragging a dead guard towards a pillar, it then stood behind it and slowly became invisible.After some minutes had passed a man emerged from it, wearing the guard's trousers that wrapped tightly around his thighs and groin. He was muscular, his muscles ripped and taut, his biceps flexing as he walked forward. His face was the only part of his body that hadn't properly shifted. Xander watched him aware instantly of who he was, a shifter but by far the biggest h
Jack felt his world blurring up as he only looked into her eyes, he couldn't look away even if he wanted to. It was like she had him in some kind of trance. “Do you want me to show you how I killed Fred?“ Selena said in a whisper.Estoc watched as the scene unfolded before him, he did nothing but watch. Jack never mentioned Alexander's lover is just as dangerous as him.He wanted so badly to put a bullet through her, the need was greater than the urge to end Alexander. Both are irritating. One thing he never expected was she to be equally as strong and a challenge to deal with. He expected her to be this weak woman that Xander desperately wanted to save. Except he guessed more work has to be put into making her his preferred version of her. He cares less whether Fred brought her or whether she had him killed. She was here. That is the main deal.~~~Xander sat his box on the floor, running his fingers through his knives and selecting his best ones, before tucking his Glock. Maybe he
Xander paced restlessly around the guard Quarters as he stood outside, the headguard noticed him.“You look new.“ He said.Xander hummed in response not wanting to push the conversation further but the headguard who goes by the name Gideon was relentless.“You were employed today?“ He asked. “Yes.“ Xander replied, feigning a smile.“Hmm,” Gideon remarked. “I guess Sam was fired. You might not know Sam. He was a good fellow, you know but he had a drinking issue.” Xander nodded, fully aware of who Sam was. And what mysteriously happened to Sam?“Excuse me, I've got somewhere to be.“ Xander excused himself about leaving the head guard's presence when he got called back by the damn man. “What now?“ He said through gritted teeth, shocking the guard mildly.“You are not allowed to go beyond the premises at night.“ The guard said.“Whose orders?“ Xander asked, his temper rising.“Jack and the damn owner of this place.“ Xander drew closer to the man, till he withdrew slightly, a frightene
Xander drew his cap low to cover his face as he strolled around Estoc's home premises making sure not to pass out as suspicious. His disguise to look as big as the former guard was Ehhh…? Okay. He made do with the little resources his hands reached. The small round belly he gave himself fell each time off his toned abs, and his slender muscled form didn't quite resemble the bulky form of the former guard but he didn't plan on disguising himself for long. He just needed one night to confirm Selena was here and safe. He feared for her more than her, and this wasn't a risk if he had done much worse. His one prayer now was that Estoc or Jack didn't pay the guards too much attention to notice any oddity in their looks. The sound of man's shoes scratched against the gravel of the ground. Making Xander pause on his feet and listen. The legs moved further one more time, and this time oddly closer to where he stood. A voice spoke out and he instantly recognized the owner of that voice.
Xander couldn't stop the voice ringing in his head, "You need to protect her." He reached the ward door and pushed it open slowly. For the first time, his eyes landed on the woman he rescued the night before, she was different from the bloodied dying woman covered in mud. His legs trudged closer to observe her closer, something felt different in the air. And she was the cause. She was like an angel and a peaceful one in her unconscious state. Her pale golden skin reflected against the rays of the sun softened by the curtains while silky long dark hair rested past her shoulders, some falling in little strips of hair on her oval-shaped angelic face. Her skin looks smooth and flawless except for a noticeable depression on her right nostril, which made her nose look more pinched and aquiline. His eyes roamed over her face, her little plump lips parted slightly in sleep. Above her brows where the big bump with an acute cut was, was wrapped in a bandage. Xander couldn't explain why
L Nathaniel alighted from his car before walking into a coffee store, he was tired and groggy. And he needed to use a restroom to freshen up a bit. A strong coffee won't be bad. He found a place closest to the window. His eyes roamed about the streets on the outside of the environment as he tried to absorb more into his new noisy environment. He took a sip of the freshly brewed coffee he was offered, sipping contentedly, his mind going back to Kiara in a restless manner. Though he still perceived her scent strongly, it was like she was everywhere but nowhere, pockets of her here and pockets of her movement elsewhere. He would only be moving in circles if he didn't catch a direct glimpse of her soon. Tense for no exact reason he breathed in deeply to calm his senses, before running fingers into his hair. A loud chaos outside caught his attention and screams and pockets of loud whispers soon turned into chattering. “The car would run her over.“ He heard a man say. Nathaniel intrigu
Lena felt like crying, she was so clueless and outrightly deceived by a goddess. She felt the evening cool air swirl around her, her hair billowing in the wind and she knew who was about to make herself appear. The air felt charged and electrified, her abdomen region burning for some reason. She closed her eyes at the pain and dust swirling in the air. Soon her bright white appearance formed in front of her eyes. Her body was covered in white glowing tattoos, and her hair billowed in the air, her eyes weren't as ferocious as Lena expected them to be instead they had a soft expression enamoured to it. “I am sorry.“ The goddess apologized, as tears poured down Selena's eyes. She was shaking with emotions she didn't know existed. Her reality and her fate weren't in her hands. She never had a choice in the beginning. All this while she wore the furs of a wolf that couldn't even help her when she was kidnapped, refused to help when she was almost killed by Fred, and let her be awa