I dashed my foot against a stone, feeling the pain spiderweb its way up my toes. I groaned as I lost balance and almost fell forward, but Richard's calloused palm gripped her wrist while wrapping his free hand around my waist. My skin crawled with disgust and annoyance at the contact of a betrayal's skin against mine. My chest burned with anger, and I could also feel it simmering underneath my skin. "Get away from me!" I growled, palming his chest and pushing him away. "Alpha Tia," Richard called, and I could see hurt flashing in his eyes at my rejection. "It is me, Richard.""And so fucking what?" I asked, narrowing my eyes into slivers of contempt. "I don't give two shits about who you are."I held two wobbly fingers in the air, trying to stand straight as the intoxication messed up with me. "You're drunk. Let me take you back to the pack. Are you here alone?" Richard asked with concern laced in his tone. I shook my head vigorously, rejecting his help. "I don't need you or you
My pulse raced, and I dreaded the spinning to face to her. Fear gripped me, and I felt sick in my stomach. "Oh. Hi, honey." Richard's eyes softened, and he opened his arms, motioning for her to join him. She materialized beside him with her back turned against me. Richard wrapped his arms around her, and she melted into his embrace. I froze to a spot, watching Richard plaster a kiss on her forehead, asking her if everything was fine with her. I gritted my teeth, clenching my fists in annoyance. Richard never spoke, held, or acted this way with me when I was alive in my body. "Yes, I saw you from over the roof and figured you were in an argument," She said, now pulling away from his hug and tilting up her head to view his face. "Who is she? Is she a customer who got wronged?" I noticed she had gained some amount of weight as I studied her back. My eyes raced down her blue dress that stopped just above the back of her knees. Her legs were a lot bigger, and her feet were swollen. W
Jayven's PoVI studied her, watching lust and love glint in her beautiful orbs as she stared deep into my eyes. I could have sworn she could read my soul from how intenseful her gaze was. The moment Lyra closed the door after her, I could hear Skye protesting with numerous whines. When I could no longer hear Skye or her retreating footsteps or even perceive their scents, I was convinced they had left. "Are you sure about this?" I asked, raising a brow at her. Tia nodded desperately, and I could hear her pulse racing with none other than desperation. Her cheeks caught fire, and I could see them turning crimson. "Okay," I said, still feeling upset about Richard approaching her tonight. We were meant to start and end the night in happiness, but the sight of him irked my nerves. Why was he still chasing my mate when he had a pregnant wife?"Because he's a greedy man," my wolf responded, also agitated from the encounter. "To think he was indirectly calling you incompetent."My jaw gr
Tia gently pushed my head. “Enough, I don’t have another orgasm to spare except you want to push me over the edge. I’m sure the moon goddess will be very happy to have me.”I growled, nipping her thigh. “No one can have you until I’m done with you, not even the moon goddess.”She chuckled, lifting up her head to look at me. “I can’t go again, but it’s my turn to satisfy you. I’ve been thinking of all the ways to please you, my love.”I moaned, pushing my hips into the bed. Tia wasn’t playing fair, “Don’t tease me, Tia. I don’t know if I can survive that.”“I have zero intentions of teasing you.” She pulled me up and flipped us over so she was on top of me. The sight made me groan, and I gripped her hips tightly, fighting for self-control.“I am this close to fucking your brains out Tia. Have mercy on me!”She leaned forward and captured my lips, moaning at the taste of herself as she licked my jaw clean of her juices. “I like it when you beg but you have to wait till I get down to bus
JAYVEN'S POVI caught myself in time before I ripped the papers from her hands. “Are the numbers the same?”“They are,” Tia responded, showing me the identical papers in her hands. I collected it, eyeing the numbers. “This takes us a step closer to getting the information we want.” Tia pointed at the paper in my hands.“I should call her-““No!” Tia stoppped me before I could grab my phone. “We need to be clear headed before we make that call and it’s late, I don’t know about you but I’m not at my best after the wonderful evening we had.”“As always my love, you’re so smart.” I placed a kiss on her forehead and pulled her into my arms. “Let’s get some rest but we’ll get all the information we need tomorrow, I promise you.”Tia sighed, holding on to me tightly. “I know we will, Vyn. We should go to bed. I have a feeling tomorrow is going to be a very long day.”“I be right back. I want to get the soup I had asked them to prepare before we left, it’s supposed to help for hangover.” I
Zanna/Tia's PoV"Because this is more than urgent than you think," Vyn responded, and Shirley reclined in her seat, flicking a finger at the bar man. I turned in his direction, wondering what she motioned for. My brows fused into a frown. I hoped she wasn't asking him to do something absurd to us. He pulled out a pack of cigarettes and handed it to her. Somehow, I felt relief washing over me. She opened the box and placed a stick of cigarette in her mouth, while the bartender held a lighter over it, allowing the flame to turn it on. I watched her like a predator watching its prey as she sucked a lung full of the cigarette and puffed it out. My jaw ticked, and my left eye twitched as I felt my patience hanging at the edge of a cliff. "I doubt it's my business," Shirley responded, and I stiffened, ready to pounce on her. "Even if it's life and death?" Vyn inquired, peering into her eyes as if searching for answers. I curled my fingers into fists. "That's even the more reason why
Shirley fell off the stool with her hand holding her neck; I heard her helpless gasps and the sharp accusation in her eyes caused a tear in my heart.I felt Vyn throw us to the ground when more shots rang out in the bar, his strong body covered mine but I heard every scream of pain and panic as people hurried to safety.“His name is-is,” Shirley wheezed, keeping her eyes on me for the first time all evening. “You ne-ed to kn-ow that his name isn’t rea-lly ku-ku-kurtis.”I crawled out from under Vyn’s body, removing my shirt in the process to put pressure on the gunshot wound on her neck. Her eyes were glazed over and she had lost power in her arm to do it herself.“It’s okay, Shirley.” I didn’t know if I was comforting her or myself. “You’ll be alright, I promise.”She smiled and closed her eyes. “It’s o-ver f-or me. Hi-s na-me isn’t Kurtis.”“You already said that, Shirley,” I said patiently, holding back tears when my shirt got soaked with her blood. “What’s his name? Help me catch
Jayven’S POVMy eyes followed the black van as it disappeared down the street. My wolf howled in my chest, clawing at the barrier in my mind to be let out. The hunt was on and he wanted the blood of whoever hurt his mate.The squeal of more tires coming from the other side of the street made me growl. It was foolish of me to not think they would have backup. Humans were stupid; they lived peacefully in their cocoon unaware of the dangers that walked with them in broad daylight. Wolves were forbidden from killing humans, it was an unspoken rule all of us adhered to.A rule was also a rule and it could be broken when other things were on the line. My body tensed, ready for the attack. I was knocked out of my red haze when Tia groaned; she stirred and tried to sit up.I lifted her into my arms and dashed towards the house, whispering apologies when she screamed in pain. Gunshots rang out behind me and I ducked my shoulders, covering every part of Tia’s body with mine.I made it back int
Zanna's povI was still pleasing with Jayven. He didn't want me to leave the pack house even for a little while. I wanted to have fun. I wanted to at least spend one last time as a spinster. It was crazy, and I loved it.Besides, I was old enough to handle myself. I didn't like the face that he was treating me as though I was a baby."Come on, please... How do you expect me to actually think about it this way? I have told you I can handle myself, but you keep saying no. I am a grown woman!" "And my to be wife. Why can't you have your girl's night here. Why must it be at the club were you all would drink, and dance. It's like going for a midnight party. Come on!" No words were said, but I was forced to smile. My heart drummed like crazy and I didn't even know what to do about it."Listen to me. All I did was to protect you, and I'll keep on doing that. If I can't do that, then I'm not sure I'm a good person. Am I?""I'm telling you this as your mate I love you too, and will do anythi
Zanna/Tia's PoV"He sent flowers again?" I asked Lyra, fusing my brows into a frown. She nodded, blinking rapidly as her eyes roamed around the place as if she sought something in particular. "Yes, and your mate destroyed them as usual," Lyra said. "Who could be sending these flowers, Tia?" I asked in my head, sucking on my bottom lip. "They don't even leave a clue, so finding the person's identity is quite difficult." "I have no idea. Could it maybe be Richard or the human?" Tia asked, and I shook my head, resting my hands on my hips. "I doubt the human would want to get on Vyn's bad side. It can't be him," I answered and then noticed Lyra still stood, peering at me with inquisitive eyes. "Is there a problem?" I asked, angling my head to her direction. "Is Vyn still agitated?" "I don't know where it is, but there is something I have to show you," Lyra said with urgency in her voice and eyes. "What may that be?" I asked, frowning deeper than I was. "Follow me, I can't show yo
Zanna's povI flashed open my eyes but paused when I didn't see Vyn close to me. I was stunned, wondering where he had gone. We had great sex last night, and I must have been so tired out. I stood up from the bed, and immediately tried to put on a gown to cover my body. However, as soon as I did, a knock followed, causing me to furrow my brows."Who's there?" I asked, and sighed when I heard a familiar voice."Come in," I expressed, and once Lyra showed her face, she lowered her head, greeting me."Good morning alpha. How are you doing? I'm so sorry about what happened. I know I did the wrong thing last night. I just..." She trailed. "Please forgive me."She didn't even let me answer her greetings before asking for my forgiveness. This was something I didn't expect from her. Infact, she was always this way. I smiled, trying my best to picture everything. I felt like I just needed time to understand everything that was happening.Maybe she meant no harm with her question. "Alright.
Tia's povI laid down there, and watched him stare into my eyes."Fuck, you look so pretty. I wanna rip this lingerie off you right now." "Then don't hold back. I want that too, more than anything. I know you understand what I mean."He stared at me, still smiling before leaning in closely. His eyes showed the kind of love he had for me, but something in him seemed like he wanted to have me right here and now."Fuck!" He captured my lips, and kissed me. From passionate, it turned into rough, and painful, but in a good way. I wrapped my hands around his chest, and I immediately found myself smiling. I knew there was no way it was going to be possible. It wasn't possible for me to escape his love tonight. I ignored the fire, and we both were going to feel the burn."Mmm..." My moans came out as purrs, and I found myself being more aroused."Your moans excite me in a good way. I would love to hear you moan more," his deep voice echoed in my ears, and I closed my eyes, trying to catch
Jayven's pov.I walked into the room and noticed Tia on the bed. She was looking ravishing in her sexy red lingerie, but she seemed to be in thoughts because her eyes were up towards the ceiling.I furrowed my brows, walking slowly towards where she was, and she still seemed to be quiet. She was deep in thoughts, but her left leg was raised, revealing her thighs which made me feel extra needy."Tia?" I called, and she immediately turned her face towards where I stood. I furrowed my brows, but as soon as she set her eyes on me, she immediately sat up, wearing a smile to cover her thought filled expression I noticed earlier."Vyn, your back!" She exclaimed, and I nodded, but then she bit her lower lip, pressing her lip afterwards."Um, I'm so sorry. I didn't notice when you came in. I was..." "In thought?" I asked, and she nodded gently. "Well, what are you thinking about?" I tried to inquire, but stopped when she came out of the end and walked towards where I was.However, I lifted
Tia's pov.I was in high spirit. The sun slowly started to come down, and I found myself smiling over everything. Well, why wouldn't I? I was waiting for Vyn to return so I could show him the little surprised I had planned for him.I bit my lips just thinking about it. Well, I was actually preparing for a lot of things. I knew there was a need for things to fall back in place. Well, for a while, I was still thinking about what to do before I stood up.I knew he was shaken to return home, and that was why I stated to get ready. I got into the shower and made sure to take a clean bath using scented soups because I wanted him to understand that I wasn't here to play. I wanted him tonight.Once out of the bath, I moved towards my closet and pulled out the lingerie I had bought specially. I wanted him to see me on me, and wow. I wanted to see his eyes pop out of his socket."I'm sure he'll go crazy. Trust me, I know that," i explained and smiled. I didn't even know what to say about it. I
Jayven's povI looked around, my heart drumming. Something seemed off, there was definitely another presence here, and something told me it was not my kind. I felt strange, and the scent was different.My eyes studied the path the shadow followed, and I found myself already going in that path. My heart raced as I ran, sweat forming on my forehead. Whatever it was wasn't a werewolf.It was some kind of were-animal, but it was running so fast that I couldn't notice it."Are you sure you don't know what that is?" My wolf asked as we ran. However, I was more focused on catching it first.I wanted to know what it was doing at the border,and I needed to find a way to get some truth out of whoever it was.Its structure seemed like a werewolf but it was not. However, I didn't give you hope. I was going to run as fast as I could and make sure I caught up to him. The race was becoming harder with him going in-between trees to block my path. Yet I wasn't bothered.Suddenly, I found a way to int
Jayven's povMy eyes widened, confusion spreading across my face. What the hell was going on, and what did the woman mean by our baby?Was my hearing bad, or did I hear what the old lady said correctly? This was something I didn't quite understand.My heart drummed, but I could only turn to Lyra. She was the only one that could have said some to make the woman think that way.Without thinking twice, I grabbed her arm, and pulled her away to where no one would be able to hear us even if it wasn't so far away. She was going to explain to me why her grandmother thought I was the father of her baby. Was she even pregnant? "What did she mean by our child? What the hell is going on, what did you--"She rested her hands on my shoulder, eyes staring into mine with a playful smile on her lips. "Relax..." She sighed. Her smile didn't fade but I was waiting for an explanation. "Relax. I'm not pregnant... Yet. But I will be soon enough," She explained."Shut the fuck up! No one is getting to ha
Jayven’s PoV“What the fuck are you doing here?” I snarled. “Don’t you have better things to do than stalk me all day?”Lyra bit back a smile. “I know you would love to hear me say I am stalking you, but this time I am not. I want to go pick up my grandmother from the border.”I cursed, pinching the bridge of my nose. I knew I was missing something in the meeting, now I was stuck with Lyra. Slade would have gladly offered to take my place if he was here, but he was busy and I didn’t want to bother him with my problems.“I had no idea your grandmother was coming. There are other pack members who will be going to the border, if you wait-”“I’m sorry but you’re not getting out of this so easy.” Lyra smiled. “The Beta is supposed to escort us to the border, if he’s not available, another higher ranked wolf is supposed to protect us.”“There is no threat that you need protecting from.” I grinded my teeth together, desperately trying to find the best way to get out of this situation, “I can