Prince Harad's POV
We cruise through the streets of Human Town.
As the day rolls on, the streets pulse with activity.
Along with humans, I can sense several werewolves from Crescent Moon as well as some from other packs. The latter are probably on their way to larger cities.
This city is well organized. Each avenue, boulevard, and street has been thoughtfully sectioned off to provide specialized services. We are now driving towards the neighborhood where a variety of traditional dishes from all around the world are offered.
We just can't decide from the vast array of flavors, there are delicious Italian dishes, soul-warming African stews, sophisticated French dishes and tasty Caribbean flavors. Moreover, there is a hoist of fast-food chains as well in this area. In any case, it smells amazingly good here, my mouth is already watering.
And then it catches my eye, it stands there all big and flashy. Stan's Fast Food and More.
I just cannot resist staring at the name displayed high above a magnificent building with large windows. The glass is tinted; however, I am certain that those dining can observe us outside. There is an advertisement showcasing images of roasted chicken and beef dishes paired with potato salad and coleslaw. My heart rate escalates for an unknown reason, I struggle to rip my eyes away from the entrance.
“This is it. I like all the meat,” I tell Walter with gusto, without taking my eyes off the eatery. The Chief Warrior parks the eye-catching Maserati in the last vacant parking spot. Curious heads turn to take in the car and riders, women flash mischievous grins, eager for any chance of meeting someone famous or notable enough that they can have their picture taken with them.
Well, I am absolutely positive that we will exceed their expectations. Lycans have amazing physics and humans, married or single, often drool when they see us. The eight-pack and our masculine features are a guaranteed winning combination that never fails to impress.
I step outside and put on my dark glasses.
Immediately, I hear a flurry of gasps and I smile. If only my mate could also react this way, in just a few hours' time, I would be one lucky man. I won't disappoint her, she is a wolf so we can go straight to the apartment that Alpha Dimitri has made available to me in his packhouse.
The mere thought of having full control over my mate's body, with her completely submitting herself to me for pleasure, ignites a primal longing in me. My member stirs as I envision having every inch of her flesh at my mercy, calling out to be ravished by my touch and passion.
Damn! Hopefully, she will show up soon, I am so ready for her.
The three of us entered the sleek, upscale restaurant.
Today we did not choose the terrace, instead, we opted for a secluded table in the corner with an overview of the entrance. I eagerly snatched up a menu as ravenous hunger gnawed at me, I just wanted lots of meat! My Lycan needed energy since we had already burned too much over the past few hours.
A long-legged, sexy waitress walks to our table, swaying her hips, she comes to a stop just inches away from me.
I frown, she's human and Xan doesn't like her. His deep-throated snarls echo in my mind, it becomes almost impossible to focus on the menu.
“What will it be for the gentlemen? Do you share or each one separately?” she asks sultrily with a suggestive undertone.
When I lifted my gaze upwards, I found my face almost between her breasts. Twisting to look at my brother, I saw him in a struggle with his wolf as his eyes changed from blue to dark.
“What's up, man?” I asked him. He shakes his head, disoriented.
'Xin. That remark from the waitress didn't sit well with him,' he tells me in the mind link. 'He scolds her for everything dirty and filthy. Now that he has seen his mate, he doesn't want another woman near us.'
Quickly, I ordered a bucket meal with every type of meat, both spicy and regular. My intention was for the woman standing near our table to leave. Xan had also begun rebelling against her presence.
The waitress, however, remained oblivious to our internal struggles as she continued to play her cards. She probably sees herself romping in bed with three Lycans tonight. After all, her clothes and attitude seemed more likely to belong to someone living that kind of lifestyle than earning an income by working here.
"And what do you plan to use for rinsing all the meat?" she asks seductively. "Should it be sweet or sour?”
Goddess! Does she really have no shame?
"A large bottle of freshly squeezed juice, please”, I sighed impatiently that she couldn't accept our rejection. Frustrated by her lack of understanding, I lifted my steely eyes towards hers menacingly. Shocked by what she reads in them, she finally makes haste to disappear. Even then, though, she still shook her flat ass at us, causing me to roll my eyes.
As I turned back to the table, my eyes landed on the cashier engrossed in conversation with a customer. A shot of jealousy spikes in me, Xan gets on his four abruptly. My instincts register that this woman's appearance matches that of my mate, her hair length and profile are identical. My gaze remains fixated upon her like an eagle hunting its prey until another person with white blonde locks comes up behind her, whispering something into her ear.
Snow-blonde and midnight-black! Slowly, I squint my eyes.
"Herod!" I exclaimed, hushed but excited. "Don't draw any attention, just direct your gaze towards the cash register and observe closely. Two women are standing there. They resemble our mates a lot."
My twin brother freezes, his pupils dilating with hope and longing.
“Are you sure it is them?” he inquires with restrained enthusiasm. “Please, Harad, let it be them!”
I can hear his pulse thundering in my head, a string between twins.
As if agreed, we take some sniffs in the air. No, it is not the same scent as my mate's but this one is still alluring. It makes me want to move closer to the source and stick my nose in her hair. However, this feeling isn't similar to what I felt yesterday when I saw my mate in Crescent Moon's grand ballroom.
“Yeah. The resemblance is striking, but no mate pull here, brother,” Herod ultimately sighs in disappointment. "And yet I find myself strangely drawn to them. I shouldn't feel this way. It is contradictory on every level, possessing such wonderful feelings for one while committed to the other feels inappropriate at best. Man, for sure, there is no room for flings in my life anymore!”
“Same here. But there is something that truly intrigues me about these two. Xan just stares at them adoringly but doesn't recognize any of them as my mate,” I reply, shocked.
“Maybe we should go closer,” Herod suggests. “If we stand in front of them, our wolves might be able to identify them better. They are very beautiful, gorgeous and sexy. Their assets are truly impressive, man!"
I shake my head in warning.
"Take a deep breath, Herod. Don't let your desires get the better of you. If our mates discover other she-wolves with us, we will have bigger problems to deal with.
Come on, let's check our order with them. We each take one”…
Still Prince Harad's POV When our eyes meet, something shifts within me.It's as though my existence gained more significance, no matter what responsibilities I hold in the Kingdom. The breathtaking woman standing before me appears so deserving of my protection, attention and affection.After a few moments had passed, I lowered my gaze towards her perfectly shaped nose and then onto those lips that captured my interest so well. Goddess! I would give anything to lose myself in that mouth, to taste it and play with those luscious lips. I yearn to take them between mine, giving into temptation as my tongue runs over my upper lip before softly sucking on it for a moment. My mind is racing but the overwhelming desire burns deep within me, never before have I felt this way about another woman. Here stands a breathtaking creation of the Moon Goddess, personally molded with great passion into this exquisite piece of art.I want her
Prince Herod's POV Harad swaggered over to the raven-haired beauty, while I tended to the blonde.I had a hunch that he'd go for her, she was undeniably his kind of woman. Dark beauties have always been his weakness and this enchantress held all the qualities my brother looked for in women.She has the air of leadership that is common among Alpha werewolves. These leaders are born with a natural ability to command unwavering loyalty and dedication from those under their authority. Unlike my brother, I am absolutely smitten with blondes and this one was the perfect one.The woman before me emits a practical, yet gentle aura, her eyes sparkle sweetly and patiently. In contrast to the loudly energetic girl beside her, she exudes a subtle calmness that is attractive in its own right.As I draw closer, the first thing I notice is her scent. No, it's not the same as our mates. This tantalizing blend of fresh herbs from nature has my wolf greedi
Again Prince Herod's POV "Harad, there's something serious happening," I whispered in a state of shock as I returned to my seat. "Her name is Xanna and you won't believe it but I actually considered marking her as my own despite not being her mate!" Miserably, I rest my head in my hands. I still couldn't get over the fact that I even entertained the thought of wanting to keep the woman I just met with me forever. This is like cheating on my mate, my thoughts are unacceptable. I already have a mate, for God's sake!“What's happening to me? I promised myself that I would be faithful to my fated when I met her. And here I am, barely a day after discovering her, I'm already unfaithful to her with a she-wolf I met just an hour ago,” I groaned in agony. "The worst part is that I knew all that as I stood there with Xanna. But my desire to ask her to wait for me after work outweighed any rational thinking. To make matt
Alpha Female Cissy's POV Without a doubt, Harad is exceptionally good looking. His sapphire eyes tried to delve deep into my soul, causing me to panic for a moment. I started to feel as though the new potion has failed and he became aware I was his fated mate. Until he touched my hands. I knew it was a test and luckily, it ended well. There were no sparks or shocks, only a light pull that could still be resisted. But I couldn't avoid getting wet between my legs. I discerned from the flicker in his eyes that he had sensed my arousal. He didn't beat around the bush and immediately arranged an appointment with me. Well, don't worry, talking hasn't killed anyone yet. He mentioned that he was staying in Crescent Moon, which disgusted me for a minute. After helping the other customers, I turn to Xanna. Herod just walked away, back to the two at the table. It's obvious that my friend is head over heels in lov
Alpha Female Cissy's POV still When I stepped out of the staff exit, Harad was already waiting there. He leaned against a shiny Maserati, the car screamed all wealth. As he approached me and extended his hand, I put mine in with a smile, relieved that there was still no hint of the mate bond between us. But again, his captivating eyes stirred up feelings of excitement inside me, and those lips, goodness, they could tempt the heavens themselves to sin. I refrained from expressing my thoughts, as any complications at this point would not be ideal for me. “Beauty, I finally have you to myself,” he whispers huskily as he leans me against the vehicle, his hands on either side of me. I held onto his shoulders while we stood intimately close together. “Ever since I saw you, I felt attracted to you. You smell like the vibrant Neem tree blooms that flourish in my garden during summer," he confesses in a hushed voice. "Have you eaten yet? I
Now Prince Harad's POVMy heart is pounding in my chest with such intensity that I fear it will jump out at any moment as she bursts into a hearty laugh at my proposal.I expected worse, a stinging slap in the face, tears of humiliation or intimidating threats. But I never thought Cissy would laugh at me to my face. I sit here and watch her collapse onto the table trying to regain composure, taking deep breaths through chuckles and giggles. I patiently wait for her to compose herself once more and reveal the reason behind her amusement, as well as confirm if she is on board with our plans. Goddess knows that there's a mutual attraction between us, so we could have a lot of fun together.Her lustrous raven hair scatters over the table as almond-shaped eyes close from laughing too hard, tears even dripping from their corners. But before that happens, a shrill scream resounds close to us.Cissy's head jerks up and I too turn in the direction the sound is coming from. In a cabana abou
Prince Herod's POVI want to get some steam out of our relationship but it's not as easy as I thought.Xanna isn't really cooperating. From the moment she steps out of the restaurant door and greets me with that breathtaking smile and sparkling eyes, I am lost.As if we've known each other for years, she leans in and plants a kiss just beneath my ear. My hand instinctively wraps around her waist as though it has its own mind. Goodness! She smells wonderful.Like the fresh herbs plucked at dawn. I hold her against me for a moment longer before I remember my original plan. With a firm grasp of her hand, I pull her with me to the SUV Walter has sent for me from Crescent Moon. Now that Harad is away with the Maserati, I needed my own transportation. It was a good idea to leave the Kingdom with multiple cars. Xanna hops into the passenger seat as I hold the door open for her. When I get behind the wheel, she leans against my shoulder. She takes charge of everything, w
Prince Herod's POV "We need to leave, Xanna. There is an emergency at your place." After staring at me in astonishment for a brief moment, she jumped to her feet. "At my home? Is something going on with Cissy? Did Harad say something through the mind link?” I shake my head in denial. “No, I assure you, your girlfriend is perfectly fine. They came across an injured she-wolf who was a victim of violence. My brother was able to convince Cissy to take her in for a few weeks,” I explained while placing the items back into the picnic basket. Xanna frowned and continued to stare at me thoughtfully. “Come on, let's go back and check out what happened. If all went well, they must have already reached the apartment." We made our way to my car, with her mood considerably less cheerful than before. In the car, I see her staring anxiously outside. Within a few minutes, we arrived at the restaurant and headed towards her stay. There we see Cissy sitting on the
Queen Ciciane’s POVLooking down from the balcony, I felt content as our children began their opening dance.Today, King Jasper and Queen Herthia took the throne as Harad and I officially retired. Without a doubt, we had no regrets about this decision - these years were full of challenging responsibilities in both personal and professional domains. And now our pups, have taken up the mantle of leadership from us. "When I lost my parents, I felt terribly lonely. My heart and hands were empty," I sighed as I snuggled closer into my mate's arms. "But you have brought me so much joy; a unique sense of happiness that belongs only to me, with no one else to share. Thank you, my love." "No, Cissy. It is I who must thank you," he stressed as his arms enveloped me in a hug. "You've given me a life that's worth living. Not to mention, thanks to you, I'm the father of these incredible pups here. Just look how well-behaved they are now! Our twin Princesses are the
Crown Prince Jasper's POV Still The following morning, I drove to the villa next to mine in order to pick up Andrey.Herthia was still fast asleep when I left, I had left some aspirin and a glass of water on her bedside table, knowing that she would be suffering from a bad hangover later on. “Hey, man,” my cousin greeted me as he plopped down in the passenger seat. I decided to drive myself to work today and give my driver a break. With Andrey here now, I hoped we could enjoy some extra time together. “Your arrival comes out handy,” I told him gratefully as I skillfully navigated the Maserati through traffic. "Andric and Eugenie are unexpectedly on leave, and Herthia is still recovering from her heavy night. It seems like you'll need to handle secretarial duties today. Hopefully, Rami will appear if she didn't indulge in drinking last night as much as Herthia," I added dryly. "Is that right?" he chuckled.
Crown Prince Jasper's POV Still With conflicting emotions, I rose from the bed and made my way to my mate's bathroom.There I grabbed a few facial wipes and brought them back to the sleeping Herthia. Carefully, I wiped away her makeup and dried her face with a fresh towel. I knew she despised having makeup on her face for too long or sleeping with it on. As I looked at her stunning face, my mind lingered on her words a minute ago. It was news to me that my brother had already found his mate who is none other than Eugenie with whom we work every day. Though their closeness had not gone unnoticed by me, I attributed it merely to the fact that they were raised together and shared an unbreakable familial bond. Now it turned out there was another reason for the affection between the two. “What a revelation,” I murmured, as I continued to stare at my sleeping beauty on the bed.But even more impressive was Herthia’s half-hearte
Crown Prince Jasper’s POV The house was pitch dark when I stepped in, dead tired.Herthia must have made it home by this late hour. The women left straight after working hours today. With Andric and Eugenie absent, Herthia was in my office more often around me, much to Yin's delight. Herthia and Rami got along well, and to be frank, this new secretary was a valuable asset. When Herthia introduced her to me, I noticed that she seamlessly fit in with us as if she were one with us. But of course, that's just an idea of mine, the woman is entirely human and bears no connection to werewolves whatsoever. I poured myself a glass of whiskey and took it to the terrace. The villa was wonderfully positioned, the overview of the city was breathtaking, especially at night. This is a million-dollar view, enough to alleviate any worries from the day. But just like every night when I come home, my mind always thinks back to my mate.
Andric gazed at Eugenie, perplexed and unable to understand the meaning behind her words. “Tell me, mate,” he playfully inquired, his eyes glued to her lips. “Usually when your wife unleashes such a pickup line, it typically preludes us receiving some exciting news like pregnancy. Do you have my pup with you, love?” Screaming with laughter, she smacked his shoulder."Can you please be serious for once in your life, Prince Andric?" she hiccupped. "We are werewolves. There are specific things that need to happen before I can get pregnant. Have you conveniently forgotten about them?" Andric hesitated for a moment, yet he didn't let go of her. Indeed, he knew that their wolves had to cooperate in order to conceive and Yin hadn't attempted it yet. Andric thoughtfully studied Eugenie's face as his mind wandered, imagining how ecstatic he'd feel if she had told him the news. “Do we want pups, anyway? We've never actually talked
Six weeks abroad… Seated at his desk, the CEO of GoSu! Media Network was accompanied by his wife Herthia as they mapped out the day's tasks. It was their daily routine, with Herthia acting as a liaison between the executives and individual editors-in-chief across multiple production units within their organization. “We have to expand the secretariat, Herthia,” Jasper sighed. “It takes too long for me to receive files and the minutes of meetings are also behind schedule. The workload is really too much for Eugenie to handle alone.” His wife agreed with him and dropped a stack of applications on his desk. She had already anticipated this and made a pre-selection from the numerous submissions received. “Yes, please take a look at these candidates, Jasper. We receive job requests almost every day, particularly from graduates searching for work," she stated. "All of the profiles in this file meet our criteria,
In the large meeting room of the Palace…The meeting room in the Palace was shrouded in absolute silence, you could almost perceive the brains at full speed processing what they just heard. Crown Prince Jasper has announced that he is renouncing his right to the throne and will be retiring to Human Town with his hybrid mate. This decision was due to warnings in the ancient Scriptures about hybrids entering into the Royal family. He wanted to start his family without any potential threats. Next to him stood Herthia, the eldest daughter of Luna Taylor and Alpha Eugne of Crescent Moon.Nervously shifting her legs, she kept her head bowed as emotions soared in the room. Of all the feelings present, sadness prevailed. King Harad, overcome with emotion, rose from his seat and made his way over to his beloved son. The news had deeply shaken him, he could not imagine a life without Jasper who was not only precious to him but also destined to tak
In Crown Prince Jasper’s Chambers … Prince Jasper turned around slowly, his demeanor didn't bode well.Yin was the one in charge, his eyes glowing a fiery red. The rejection from his mate had left the Lycan wolf seething with anger and hurt, how dare she reject him so bluntly? His pride wounded, he believed that Herthia needed to be reminded that she belonged solely to him. In no time, he got her by the shoulders and hoisted her to his face.“Don't put my patience to the test, mate! Rejection is not on the agenda here,” he warned with a growl. “This is the plan. Tomorrow, I will announce our mating to the parents and leave for Human Town the day after. We will permanently live and work in the family's company. Go pack up!" Frozen with terror, Herthia could do nothing but stare back at him as his eyes drilled into hers. Sara was no match for Yin, although his authority over her did not work because of th
Two weeks later … "Sis, you really have to stop now. For the past few days, you have been chasing me tirelessly and I have tolerated it all in hopes that you would understand there is no possibility of us having a romantic relationship. Herthia, we are not fated nor can I accept you as my chosen mate; we don't even share intimate feelings for each other." At his wit's end, Andrey made another attempt to convince Herthia to abandon her efforts of persuading him to accept her as his mate. Despite the Prince's distress, the determined young woman persisted in shadowing him everywhere he went and deliberately positioned herself next to him when pictures were taken. “What's wrong with me, Andrey? I am beautiful and sexy, have a degree from a prestigious University, so I am ideally suited to be your mate,” Herthia insisted. “Your fated can't be better than me, with me, you'll hit the jackpot. No one can help you