-Anastasia-When the king began lifting my dress, fear crept in. But my body also betrayed me, stirring with excitement. It was as if my head and body were at war—one warning me it was wrong, while the other insisted it was right. After all, he was my mate. Just his scent was meant to ignite desire… and it did, even as I fought against it and denied it.Do something! Don’t just stand there!What am I supposed to do? I can’t fight him! He’s a Lycan! I told my wolf.And our mate, I added, though not saying it to her, more to myself. Just his hand on my back makes me feel so good. No! Not good. I had to be strong. Suddenly, my dress was bunched around my waist, leaving my bare skin exposed to him. He wasn’t… actually going to claim me now, was he?Why not? What would stop him?She was right, but I couldn’t let that happen. I was going to tell him he couldn’t, but then he spanked my ass! Shock coursed through me as I turned to face the king, who smiled while rubbing the sting away. It did
-Roman-What was going on with my little mate? Why was she fighting this so hard? I could scent how good I made her feel, and I could even sense it despite our bond only just awakening. So why couldn’t she just accept me?“Well, little wolf, want to try that again?” I asked.“I…” My little mate was panting now, leaning her head forward, trying to hide how much she was turned on. But when she went quiet, I grabbed her arm and pulled her up. She gasped in surprise as I turned her to face me. Her eyes flicked to my lips for a moment before she quickly looked away. I grasped her chin and turned her to me, and she looked back defiantly.Oh, she’s a tough one to crack, isn’t she? No matter. Soon, she’ll be purring for us.I smiled at my wolf’s words. Yes, she would definitely purr, but I should at least know her name before I had my tongue between her legs.“Well?” I inquired. “Want to try again?”“What do you want from me?” she asked.I grinned, appreciating her hard attitude. “I thought th
-Anastasia-It surprised me when the king asked if I had ever been kissed before. I shouldn’t have even allowed him to get so close. But I found myself almost wanting to ask him for more, though I would never admit it aloud.“Well?” he pressed a little. “Have you been kissed before?”I found myself wanting to answer him, wanting him to know he was the first. But I knew I shouldn’t.Then don’t! Don’t let him know! It’ll only make him want more, make him want to do it again! Ana, let’s get out of here!Yes, you’re right... we should.Then why aren’t you moving?“You’re so quiet,” he chuckled. “That was your first kiss, wasn’t it?”I swallowed hard. “You see the scars?” I asked him, and he looked surprised. But what if I answered indirectly? That should be okay, right?“I see them,” he replied.“You really think someone wants to kiss me?”He looked shocked, then a hint of anger flickered in his eyes. “I wanted to.”“We’re mates.”He growled darkly. “You’ve already insulted me enough tonig
-Roman-It had gone so well. But then, one knock on the door changed everything.“Ana!” I yelled, rushing into the hallway after her.I saw her hurry down the corridor, glancing back over her shoulder before disappearing around a corner.Oh, she didn’t!My wolf and I were both furious that Ana had chosen to take off like that. I felt a surge of anger, my hands clenching into tight fists as I followed her. I wouldn’t let my mate get away. I’d catch her and tie her to my damn bed if that’s what it took to keep her in one place.I followed her scent back to the ballroom, but the myriad of competing scents and people soon confused me. Where had she gone? Had she left?“Roman!” A hand grabbed my arm as I searched for my mate. I turned to see Shane, concern etched on his face. “Are you okay?”“Yes… uh… fine,” I replied, shaking my head. I had completely forgotten about everything else after running into Ana. She made everything else fade away.“The speech,” Shane reminded me.“The speech?” I
-Anastasia-I ran into the enormous crowd and quickly spotted my cousin, letting out a sigh of relief when I did. Getting close to another alpha was a good way to mask my scent. Jackson smiled when he saw me, waving as he mingled with some female wolves, charming them effortlessly.“Hey, there you are!” he said, grinning, with his arm around a female wolf I didn’t recognize.The group’s eyes widened as they took in my scars, and I could tell they were no different from my aunt’s friends—clearly thinking I should cover up.“Yeah, here I am… Hey,” I said, waving for Jackson to come closer.He moved in, concern etched on his face, while the female wolf glared at me, arms crossed. Did she think I was stealing him away?“Something wrong?”Oh, no, nothing at all! We just narrowly avoided being... well, let’s say, being devoured by the lycan king, who turns out to be our mate. So yes, this night is just wonderful! Want another drink?I wanted to roll my eyes at my wolf’s words. But instead, I
-Anastasia-I was lying in the hot bath, unsure of what to do with myself. I felt lost and confused after everything that had happened. I had only managed a small thank you to my cousin before escaping to my room last night. My lips still tingled at the thought of that kiss, and my body warmed as I remembered his hands on me.I shouldn’t have liked it, but I had—a lot. It had been even worse in the morning. When I woke up, I had felt hot and tingly, sticky between my legs. I couldn’t remember what I had dreamed about, but I had a good idea since I had woken up feeling warm instead of cold and scared.Well, he did tease the hell out of us last night. I bet he’s as achy as we are.“Oh, I don’t think so,” I said.No?“He has his queen,” I whispered, surprised by the bitter tone in my voice.Oh… right.“I sense sadness from you,” I said.No! He can fuck his queen. I don’t give a shit!My wolf’s anger showed me that she cared, but like me, her first reaction was to deny, deny, deny.Well, w
-Roman-I had been given no chance to discuss what had happened with Daphne after the party. She had decided to visit her parents’ place the next day before I even woke up. We hadn’t slept in the same room yet. I had planned for that to happen only after she officially became my queen.But after two days, she returned with a smile on her lips. She knocked on the door to my office, and I smiled back when I saw her.“Hey, I just wanted to let you know I’m back,” she said, walking closer.“How was the visit to your parents?” I asked.Daphne sat down in a chair across from me, waving her hand dismissively. “Oh, you know how they are—over the top thrilled about me being the next queen,” she chuckled.But I knew her parents had always hoped Daphne would be my queen. Even pressuring her.“Yes, I can imagine,” I said.“I just wanted to see them quickly because I know we’ll be busy from now on—getting everything in order, signing papers, planning the ceremony, the next introduction party, and d
-Anastasia-I was sitting halfway out of my cousin’s truck, trying to avoid the warm sun while reading a book. Occasionally, I glanced at the wolves surrounding the lake. There were so many wolves enjoying themselves—drinking, swimming, and… sneaking off together. Some didn’t even bother to sneak. They practically flaunted everything they did right there by the water, which made me roll my eyes.Yet, heated memories of a certain lycan invaded my thoughts. I quickly shook my head, trying hard not to think about him. He seemed to occupy my mind more and more, even though I hadn’t seen him since the party. Every morning, I woke up drenched in sweat with a sharp pulsing sensation between my legs that I couldn’t ignore. The king had messed with my body—there was no other way to describe it. He had flipped some hidden switch inside me, and I couldn’t turn it off.However, I wasn’t going to fall for a killer. I wouldn’t allow myself to get attached. I still had no proof he was behind my paren
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-Daphne-Two years later.“Jackson?” I called as I walked into my mate’s office. We often spent time together in this space, but I had woken up late today. He lifted his head and smiled at me, his expression brightening as I entered.“Hey,” he replied, his smile growing wider the closer I got.I walked around the desk, grinning playfully. As he reached for me, trying to pull me closer, I playfully moved away, leaving him looking puzzled.“Can’t I touch you now?” he chuckled.“Not yet.”“Oh, are we playing?”“Yup, my own little special game," I admitted.“Is that the game where you tease me mercilessly with your mouth and tongue?” he asked with a smirk.“No," I replied.“Where you strip and drive me crazy?”“Nope.”“I’m getting confused now,” he said, making me laugh. “What kind of game are we playing?”“A guessing game," I revealed.“Okay,” he replied. “Is there a prize for me to win?”He smiled mischievously, and I nodded.“I’m all in, then," he said.“Tell me the first thing that com
-Jackson-Daphne had her fears, but after I recovered and her parents received a proper sentence locking them away for years, she stepped up to the role of luna. I had never seen her flourish like this before. It was as if a hidden side of her had been waiting to emerge, ready to show what she could truly accomplish. We offered the pack members a choice, and almost everyone preferred to merge rather than remain independent.Daphne and those who chose to join her moved to our territory, but she still retained ownership of her parents’ former land and house. She made it clear that anyone who wanted to stay could do so, but they would remain under both our control. Everything was going great between us.I watched from a distance as my mate returned from a late run. Daphne smiled brightly as she saw me on the porch, and I pulled her closer, kissing her deeply.“Hey,” I whispered.“Missed me?” she chuckled.“Very much. We hardly do anything but work lately,” I admitted.“Yeah, what else sho
-Daphne-Jackson had to undergo minor surgery, but the doctor assured me he would recover quickly. It wasn’t long before he woke up, and all of us were there for him. His eyes found me first, and he smiled sweetly.“Hey,” he whispered.“How are you feeling?” I asked.“Sleepy.”“Yeah, the drugs are wearing off slowly.”“Mmm, wonderful,” he murmured.Jackson’s parents moved closer, and I let them have a moment with him as I motioned for Roman to follow me out into the hallway. We stopped a little further away from the others.“I can’t believe they did this,” I said, my voice low but fierce.“How do you want to handle it?”“I want them in jail until they die! If I weren’t such a peaceful person, I would hunt them down myself and end them!”Roman smiled at me, a proud look on his face. Confused, I glanced at him.“What?” I asked.“I just never heard you speak about them like that before.”“Yeah, well, they haven’t tried to kill my mate before. Those bastards!”He nodded slightly. “I will m
-Jackson-I was on the ground, bleeding and completely beaten. I had fought before—had my fair share of bruises and close calls—but this felt personal. The pain was different. I wasn’t sure how many had attacked me, but the unmistakable scent of lycan filled the room, signaling that these were no ordinary wolves. I had managed to take down one of them, who now lay motionless not far from me, but the others loomed above, and I couldn’t understand why they had stopped kicking me.But suddenly, the door opened, and I saw polished shoes approaching. Straining to keep my eyes open, I let them wander up to see Daphne’s father standing before me.“You’ve caused me a lot of problems,” he accused.I tried to speak, but all I could do was cough up blood.“I need to have you removed so I can bring my daughter home.”Hadn’t he already tried to ruin her with those rumors? Why would he want to kill me now?“She… is… mine,” I croaked.“Not for long.”I watched in horror as one of the others handed hi
-Jackson-Daphne was initially scared as we began to dance, but when I asked her what it mattered what other people thought, something shifted in her. She started to enjoy our night. I led her through two dances before we finally joined the party and began to mingle.Not many people wanted to talk to us, but I knew some individuals would never be swayed. They thrived on drama and reveled in the rumors, but we wouldn’t let that bother us. Daphne and I were happy together, and nothing could ruin that.“I see my parents,” Daphne mumbled as she sipped her drink.After a while, we had retreated to the bar to enjoy some time together.“You want to talk to them now?” I inquired.I knew it was the smart move, but Daphne shook her head.“Not yet.”“Well, how about you wait here while I go to the bathroom for a moment, and then we can face them?” I suggested.“Yeah, let’s wait a little. I’ll be right here,” she assured me.I leaned closer and kissed her before downing my drink, then I walked awa
-Daphne-Jackson came up behind me as I stood in the closet, fully dressed. He kissed my neck, filling me with a sense of calm and security as I felt his powerful body pressed against mine. I let out a soft moan as he kissed the mark on my shoulder.My dress was sleeveless and strapless, and my hair was up, making it clear to everyone that I was taken. I knew this pleased my mate immensely. It was a silent statement to anyone who dared to approach me. I squeezed his hands on my stomach before turning around to face him.“You ready?” he asked.“Not really,” I admitted.“Why not?”“I’m so nervous. I’ve never stood up to them before.”He smiled softly and kissed me. “You’re not alone.”I smiled back, finally noticing how incredibly handsome he looked in a suit. I ran my hands down his arms and back up, and I knew he noticed the shift in me.“Like what you see?”“Very much,” I confessed.“You look amazing too,” he complimented, making me grin wider as warmth flushed my cheeks.“I love you,
-Jackson-Later in the evening, as rain began to pour, my family gathered in one of the living rooms. It was just my parents, Daphne, Ana, Roman, and me. We sipped drinks, munched on snacks, and chatted, and I genuinely enjoyed being there with them. I loved them all so much, and when I turned to look at my mate, I felt it in my heart too. I was falling for Daphne.“So, when are you heading home?” I asked Ana.“Oh, you want to get rid of me that fast, huh?” she teased.We all chuckled.“Just asking,” I replied.“No, you’re trying to kick me out,” she teased.I shook my head, but she finally turned serious. “No, we’re going home tomorrow to start setting everything up for the party.”“It’ll be the party from hell,” Daphne said.“No, it’ll be fine,” Roman assured her.“Is there anything special we should be prepared for?” my mother inquired.“Just that my family can be mean,” Daphne said.“We all need to be confident and relaxed,” Roman advised. “It wouldn’t surprise me if the rumors hav
-Daphne-Roman and I walked side by side outside. Jackson and Ana had decided to spend some time together after Roman asked if he could have a moment with me. I was grateful he had asked because I had missed my friend and needed his guidance.“So, how is it going?” Roman asked.“It’s… good,” I replied, searching for the right word. Even “good” couldn’t fully capture how wonderful I felt.When Roman noticed the smile on my lips, he began to smile too. “You look better.”“Better?” I echoed.“Taller,” he said.“Yeah, Jackson brings out something in me,” I admitted, feeling a rush of warmth at how my mate was transforming me for the better.“I wish I could have done more for you,” he said. “Being my queen was supposed to be your escape, but then Ana appeared, and you had to go home again.”“Roman, I don’t blame you for loving her,” I assured him.“No, but I feel bad that I couldn’t do more for you, that I allowed them to turn you into that person,” he confessed.“That person?” I questioned