Davina POVPain.That was the first thing I felt as I woke up—throbbing, aching pain that made me groan. Instinctively, I reached out to the source of the discomfort, only to realize that it wasn’t confined to one place. The pain was everywhere, consuming every inch of my body particularly my lower body. But there was one spot—one place that hurt the worst.My hand moved toward it, trembling as I reached for that place between my legs, but before I could even get close, I froze and opened my mouth in shock.My brain had done its usual thing—forgetting all the important details because why on earth did I suddenly realize something was horribly wrong? Why had it hit me now? I swallowed nervously as my hand brushed against something.There were arms. Around my waist.Someone was spooning me.And the cherry on top? I was naked. Naked. With that someone. In a bed.No fucking way.Oh, no. No, no, no. I wanted to laugh, but the kind that came right before hysteria sets in. Instead, I lay the
Hades POVDream.“Hades! You better get up now, or I’m kicking your ass off the bed!”I groaned as my mother’s annoyed, ear-piercing voice nearly shattered my eardrums. She had stormed in the moment Emmanuel, the head butler, left in defeat after realizing I wasn’t getting up.That snitch. I would’ve rolled my eyes if I weren’t pretending to have them shut. Of course, he went running to report to Mother. Honestly, why do people think it’s easy to wake up at 6 a.m. for some boring religious gathering? Give me a break! I had even begged Father to let me skip it, but his wise response?“You will have to attend and if your mother has to get you up, it won’t be pretty.”Well, here she was, and I was now regretting every life decision that had brought me to this moment.“Hades! You idiot!”You’d think the queen of werewolves would have some level of grace or gentleness, as the stories liked to portray her. But as she grabbed me by the hair and yanked me out of bed, you’d realize just how wr
Davina POV “And where might you be going, little slave?” The voice was low, deep, and sultry, making my heart race. My scream, which was about to burst from my chest, died in my throat as Hades turned me toward him. My breath hitched, and I froze in place. I couldn’t breathe—was I supposed to be breathing? Yes, I was, but as Hades held me close against him, his arms wrapped tightly around my waist, his breath fanning over my lips, it felt impossible. He was close—too close. “You weren’t thinking of leaving me, were you?” His voice dripped with amusement, but there was a dangerous edge to it that made my stomach twist as the deep, mocking tone sent a shiver down my spine, leaving me speechless. My mouth opened, but no words came out, the sheer intensity of his presence rendering me mute. Leaving? Of course, I was! My face burned so fiercely I couldn’t tell if it was from the lack of breath or sheer embarrassment. Either way, as his hand firmly wrapped around my wrist and pulled m
Davina POV“Madam? What are you talking about?” I asked, confused, as I gripped the hem of the shirt. I had completely forgotten that I was wearing Hades’ shirt and that my current state wasn’t exactly appropriate. Or maybe the words coming from both Emmanuel and Eva had shocked me so much that I didn’t care anymore.“Well—” Eva began, clearly trying to find the right words, but Emmanuel cut her off.“You’ve risen in rank. You’re not a servant anymore—you’re a mistress.”“What!” I yelled, barely able to process the words as I blink in confusion, I could have sworn that my jaw reached the ground as I gasped in shock.Mistress. I was a mistress? But what exactly did that even mean?“Ouch! That hurts,” Emmanuel groaned, and from the sound of it, Eva had elbowed him with precision.“Shut up,” she snapped. “Go on, shoo. I’ll handle this. Don’t you have some poor souls to terrorize today?”“What? Terrorize? How dare you!” Emmanuel huffed, and even when I couldn't see it, I knew he was puffi
Davina POV“What are you doing down there?” Draven asked, his voice low and tinged with curiosity. He hadn't taken his eyes off me, and I felt a shiver run down my spine as his gaze lingered a moment too long on my butt. Heat rushed to my face, and I quickly straightened up on my knees.“B-Beta Draven, I— I mean, we... we were just on our way down the stairs,” Eva stammered and I nodded quickly in agreement."On your knees down the stairs? Well, that's new," Draven remarked, his tone teasing. I felt my cheeks burn with embarrassment as Eva and I scrambled to our feet. She quickly extended her hand to me, making sure I wouldn't fall."I—" I started to speak, wanting to take the blame so Eva wouldn’t be in an awkward position, but Draven cut me off before I could finish."Eva, right? Can I speak to Davina alone? It won't take long," Draven asked. I swallowed nervously, pinching Eva lightly to make an excuse. The last time Draven had said it wouldn't ‘take long’ he had freaking dragged
Hades POVToday had been exhausting. Not because of the ministers who stood before me, arguing over some trivial matter. I wasn’t listening to them—their voices were nothing but a buzz in the background. Idiots, all of them. Too dumb to use whatever remnants of their brain cells still worked.No, what exhausted me was her. My mate. The one I couldn’t seem to resist, no matter how hard I tried. Her scent, her touch, her body—every inch of her was burned into my mind. I had told myself that if I fucked her last night, I’d be fine. That I’d get her out of my system and move on. But now, I was more unfocused than ever, my thoughts consumed by the memory of her. The feel of her beneath me. And my cock throbbed painfully at the thought.Damn it.“The spread of wolfsbane has been increasing lately,” one of the ministers said, his tone urgent. “Many packs have been purchasing it illegally. I advise you, your majesty, to find the source of whoever is distributing this poison and punish them.”
Davina POVI lay on the bed, staring into the endless darkness, listening to the silence that stretched on.I couldn’t sleep. No matter how hard I tried, sleep wouldn’t come. I felt nervous, even a little scared, ever since Eva had brought me to this room. Despite being unable to see anything, I could tell this room was different from the one I had before. It was larger, more spacious, and the bed was incredibly soft, just like the one back home at the Goldenfang Pack. Yet, despite all these comforts, I couldn’t find rest.“Ahh, get a grip, Davina” I suddenly groan out and grip my hair in frustration. I needed to stop thinking about him– I need to stop thinking about last night. I couldn't control my body whenever I had those thoughts. It was like it had a mind of it's own and would react when I thought about Hades.It was frustrating because, even though my body ached, I still craved his touch. I wanted him in me again, and that was incredibly annoying. It felt so ironic—here I was,
Davina POVThe soft sounds of birds chirping filtered through the morning air as I lay still, my body curled on the bed with Hades beside me. He had spent the night in my room after our… ahem “session.”After he came inside my mouth, I had wanted to cough it out, but he had commanded me to swallow. And I did. I even showed him as proof, and a flush of embarrassment burned through me when he patted my head and called me a good girl for it.I had thought we would continue—his desire seemed insatiable—but instead, he had carried me to the bed and wrapped his strong arms around me, holding me close. I didn’t think I’d be able to sleep with such proximity, but, hell, I was probably snoring at some point last night.“What do you look like?” I whispered, more to myself, fighting the urge to trace my fingers over his face. He was probably really attractive—the maids’ gossip certainly suggested so.I bit my bottom lip and raised my hand to his face when the urge won over, but I paused, holding
Draven pov “Beta Draven,” a voice interrupted the conversation I was having, breaking my train of thought. I turned my head toward the sound and saw Marie standing before me, her head bowed in submission. My lips tugged into a frown as I watched her closely. This girl, along with another, had always bullied Davina. They were also the same ones caught spying on her that day. The only reason I let them walk away alive then was to avoid creating any unnecessary drama that might draw the king’s attention. And now, as I stood here, a reminder of my reckless moment with Davina haunted me. Almost kissing the king’s woman was a crime, one that could easily lead to my death if discovered. “What do you want? I hope you know this better be important for you to interrupt me—otherwise...” I asked coldly, my voice void of patience as her mere presence seemed to irritate me. “B-Beta Draven, it’s about the madam, I saw—” Her words faltered as I narrowed my eyes, stepping closer. “You saw what
Davina povSomething was horribly wrong.I couldn't pinpoint when it started, or how it all began, but I knew something was off. It started when a maid had approached Eva. She mentioned that her brother, Emmanuel, was looking for her. Eva had hesitated, reluctant to leave me alone, but Rylie assured her he would stay by my side. That was until he received an emergency call from the pack’s clinic and had to rush out.He didn’t want to leave, but I reassured him. I wasn’t a child. I could stay right where I was. After that, everything became a blur. Someone—no, Stella—had come up to me with a tray, offering a drink. I didn’t want to take anything from her, not especially after she had bullied me, but she insisted, saying that the king had noticed I hadn’t been drinking and asked her to bring me orange juice. Reluctantly, I took the drink, trusting that it was harmless.But only a few minutes after drinking it, my body began to react. A heat spread through me, intense and burning, as if
Davina pov"The winner of today's match will now advance to the competition!" the announcer's voice boomed over the crowd. "All packs are invited to head to the palace. The king has graciously prepared a small celebration for everyone."The crowd erupted into cheers as people began making their way back to the palace, their excited chatter filling the air. I kept my head bowed, my face burning hot. If my cheeks got any redder, I might as well have been mistaken for a ripe tomato."Did you hear it last night?" someone whispered, their voice carrying just enough for me to catch."The screams? Oh, everyone heard it. Trust me," another replied, their tone laced with amusement."Turns out the Lycan King isn’t just a beast on the battlefield but in the bedroom too," they giggled as they passed by.Kill me. This day was already turning into a nightmare.“Davina, let’s go,” Eva whispered behind me, breaking me out of my thoughts. I nodded numbly, my feet dragging as we made our way toward th
10 years agoHades povEverything was supposed to be boring today. That was why I had escaped from the hunting game to sneak in some sleep. But as I looked at the girl groaning while trying to sit up on the ground, I couldn’t help but feel amused—and a little intrigued.Usually, people would fawn over me and bend to my every whim, eager to please and let me have whatever I desired. At first, it was thrilling—having everything handed to me without question. But over time, it grew tiresome, predictable, and unbearably dull.Then, when I was named the next in line to be the Lycan King, it only got worse. Suddenly, the world’s eyes were on me, every move scrutinized, every word echoed back like gospel. It was suffocating, maddening—a constant pressure that left no room to breathe, let alone be myself."Are you crazy?!" the girl snapped, her eyes narrowing into a sharp glare as she shot up so quickly I could hear the sound of her bones cracking. She froze at the noise, her mouth opening an
10 years agoDavina pov“Help! Help me!” I screamed, clutching the tree branch as if my life depended on it. And, well, if you think about it, it really did. Because once I let go of this branch, I'd either fall to my doom or take a nasty tumble that would probably involve some broken bones and a very bruised ego. My breath was coming in panicked gasps, my heart was beating a little faster than necessary, and I was starting to question how I ended up in such a ridiculous situation.“I hate you for luring me into this trap!” I hissed, glaring at the bird in my hand, which I had somehow named Shelly—yes, Shelly. I don’t know why, I just did. Shelly, the bird who led me up this towering tree that I was now precariously clinging to, barely holding on for dear life.How did I end up here? How did a ten-year-old even climb this tree without being completely ridiculous?Well, it all started innocently enough. I was walking along with the maids and my utterly annoying, spoiled four-year-old y
Davina povToday had been... something.Breakfast with the king had been weird, to say the least. And I’m not only talking about the Alpha seated beside me who couldn’t stop boasting about how powerful and wealthy he was. I maintained respect and control, nodding politely as he spoke. But at some point, when his hand slid under the table, grazing closer and closer to my inner thigh, that control began to slip.I froze, my breath hitching as I struggled to decide what to do. My throat felt tight, and no words came to mind. I thought I’d have to endure it, to sit there silently and take it, when suddenly, Hades’ laugh rang through the hall.It wasn’t the kind of laugh that brought joy or eased tension. No, it was dry, devoid of humor, and cold enough to send a shiver down my spine.I quickly realized something bad was about to happen. It always did when he laughed like that.What was going to happen."Goodnight, Davina," Eva said softly, her hand gently patting my head as she tucked me
Hades povI watched as her eyes widened in horror, glancing toward my direction. For a moment, I couldn’t help but wonder if she could truly see, given how accurately she could pinpoint where someone was based on their gaze.The other alphas at the table exchanged glances between her and me, their expressions a mixture of curiosity and confusion. None of them dared to start eating—not yet, not until I took the first bite. They called it respect, but honestly, I couldn’t care less about their so-called etiquette. My attention was solely on her.Earlier, I had been curious about how she would react to the whispers and venomous words thrown her way. I thought it might be amusing to see her squirm under the weight of their stares, to watch her falter. But as each second passed, I realized how wrong I was. My restraint was slipping, and with every insult, my urge to silence those disrespectful fools grew stronger. I was close—so close—to having their heads roll off the ground until Draven
Davina povThe silence seemed like it would stretch on for an eternity, but then, like the flick of a switch, the murmurs and hushed whispers began as I stood frozen in place, unable to move under his intense gaze."Is that the blind girl the king likes?" A woman's voice cut through the chatter, her tone low but loud enough for me to hear as her eyes sized me up like I was some strange exhibit at a zoo."I mean, it must be her. Who else have you seen with white hair and eyes like hers?" Another voice scoffed, and I could practically feel her eyes burning holes into me.What did the king even see in her? I heard she was a servant before this. She looks like a freak. And she’s blind, isn’t she?" The biting words from the women surrounded me, their judgment clear as daylight.Then came the men."Damn, she looks hot. Look at those curves in that dress," one male voice commented shamelessly, sparking a burst of laughter from the others."I can see why the king’s interested. She’s... unique
Davina pov“Wake up, sleepyhead!” I groaned as Eva yanked the blanket off me, I could practically hear the happiness dripping from her voice as she shook me awake but all I wanted to do was bury myself back under the covers and drown out her annoyingly high-pitched voice, but her next words jolted me awake faster than a bucket of cold water.“Today is the hunting day, dearest madam, and guests from all the packs are already arriving!”The second those words left her mouth, I shot up so fast I nearly fell out of bed but Eva, ever the lifesaver, caught me before I hit the floor.Today is the hunting game! And I overslept.Panic surged through me as I whipped my head toward the spot where Hades had been sleeping last night, but the bed was empty. Of course, he’d gotten up early and left. This wasn’t the first time he’d come to my room, and it wasn’t the first time I’d overslept because of him.It was his scent—it lingered in my room and wrapped around me like a cocoon, chasing away the