'There's nothing special about your kisses or your touch. I responded the same way to Martins just now. I can respond to anyone that same way if I so please!' I lied, happy that my voice was steady. I was still angry with myself for showing my weakness to him the way I did.'Liar!' he said, angrily. 'Believe what you will', I said. 'If we are done here, there's a real make waiting for me and perhaps you should go back to your plaything!''Are you jealous?' he asked smiling.'That will be the day!' I scoffed. 'We seem to be done here!' I tried to push him out of my way but he grabbed my hand.'Since you now desire every man that you see,you are not fit to care for my brother's pups who are now my pups!' he said, looking furious.'What do you mean?' I asked, not wanting to believe what I was hearing.'You are free to go with the man, what's his name again? Martins?' he said, waving it off, carelessly. 'But you shall leave my pups here and shall not be allowed to see them again!' he con
Being Sylvester's Luna was not as easy as I thought it would be. One consolation I got from the whole thing was that my wonderful pups would not be raised by another female and at least, I had made Christopher happier like he asked of me by being his brother's Luna even if being Sylvester's Luna was killing me slowly. Little wonder then that I had not wanted to be his Luna, contract or otherwise.Alpha Sylvester would go off, sometimes for two days, sometimes a three at a stretch and when he got back, he would be reeking of female perfume. I pretended it was of no concern of mine but it was getting harder to keep that up and he seemed to enjoy rubbing it in my face!The worst thing of all was that I was missing him. The silent comradeship we shared after Christopher's demise was gone and in its place was a sexual tension I could have done without and would rather die than admit to. I was jealous of those females that he seemed to be spending endless time with. My pups were the only th
'Thank you, my Alpha', Shema said. 'I grew up with them both and though Damian is the elder, he never made his feelings known to me. And when we found that we were all mated, there was no way I could marry the both of them. I chose the person who had made his feelings known to me and who I had grown to love not as a friend but as a mate'. She swallowed and continued. 'It was just an unfortunate twist that Storm had to die leaving me so heartbroken. I loved him so much. Damian started making advances towards me and I felt it was a desecration of Storm's memory but since I was also mated to him and since our honourable Alpha Hugh, your brother gave the judgement that I marry him, I consented but anytime he touches me, I remember Storm!' she wailed.'What is the problem?' I asked. 'Are you attracted to another? Would you rather be with some other male?''Oh, no!' Shema answered quickly as though such a thought had not even occured to her.'Then what is it? Could it be that you feel guilt
The way Sylvester treats Devin and Kevin, one would think he was their biological father. I came home one day and stood watching him as he played with them, he was squatting on all fours and they climbed his back like they would a pony and he was moving with them on his back and they squealed with laughter. It was evident that he did this with them everytime.I was happy that at least my pups had a father figure and would not be missing out in the affection of a father but I was also sad because, Sylvester's attitude to me had gone from cold to frosty, bordering on frozen and my pride would not allow me beg him to take me to bed but I craved it so much. Oh, God, how I crave his touch! Since I came back from judging the case, a fortnight ago, I have tried in subtle ways to show him that I was ready to take the next step in our relationship - that I wanted us to consummate our marriage, that I desired it greatly but if he noticed any change in me, he didn't show it and we kept on hurt
'What?' he said, as he staggered from the for e of my push, nearly falling off the bed. I quickly got up from the bed, straightening my skirt. I could see that he had not expected such a reaction from me. His mouth was still wide open and his expression showed that he was taken aback.'I said, I do not want you and you'll do well to remember that and keep your hands to yourself next time!' I shouted.'I do not believe you!' he said, narrowing his eyes at me.'Believe whatever you will and keep the terms of our contract in mind!' I said, trying to drown the voice of Milly who was protesting in my head. 'You want this, and you know it, why are you being stubborn?''You want this as much as I do and you know it, why are you being so stubborn and living in denial?' he asked and I was shocked because that was the same question Milly had just asked me. It was almost as though he could ready mind when I should be the one doing the reading.'You are mistaken!' I said.'How can I be mistaken
Sylvester's POVI feel drawn to Devin and Kevin. I could not have loved them more if they were my biological pups. In a way, they are. Afterall, their father was my other half. The best part of my day was playing with them. They bring me so much joy and whenever I am with them, I forget all the burdens in my heart.We were having so much fun one such day that I did not know when Millicent came in. I caught a whiff of her but I knew she had been standing there for a long while without me being any the wiser.'Oh, you're here!' I said.She nodded, and I felt hurt that she was still acting so cold towards me even after seven months of being joined by the priest as Alpha and Luna.'Okay, pups, it's time for your nap', she said cheerfully. 'Say bye to uncle Sylvester!'I looked at her furiously. Why she insists on hurting my feelings, I could not fathom. She knew I would rather they called me Dad. That's what I was anyway in a manner of speaking. Their Dad and I were different sides of the
'What?' I said, as I staggered from her push. She had caught me unawares.She quickly got up from the bed, straightening her skirt. But my eyes refused to leave hers. What did she mean when she said she did not want me?'I said, I do not want you and you'll do well to remember that and keep your hands to yourself next time!' she shouted.'I do not believe you!' I said, looking at her in disbelief.'Believe whatever you will and keep the terms of our contract in mind!' she said.'You want this as much as I do and you know it, why are you acting so stubborn and living in denial?' I asked angry that she was denying her desire for me.'You are mistaken!' she said.'How can I be mistaken when I can smell your arousal? The scent is pulling me towards you', I said, smiling to disarm her. 'Quit being childish and let's enjoy mating together because this is what the both of us want!''You may want it', she said, denying it vehemently. 'I want no such thing!''Then I'll have to prove you wrong!
The days following this encounter was a strain. I could not look at her without recalling her scent, her perfect body form, her response and I knew if something was not done soon, I was going to go insane. I had been on heat a few times but with Millicent, I always found it impossible to control myself.'Sylvester', she had said the next day. 'We need to talk!''About what?' I asked, raising a brow as though I did not care for that.'About last night!' she said. 'There's no use acting as though nothing happened'.'Did something happen?' I asked, wanting to know what her response would be.'We came close to mating!' she said.'You mean, you wanted us to mate?' I asked, hoping she would say something that would make me know she was ready to accept me fully.'I did not.. want us to mate, that is!' she snapped. 'Oh, but you did. Are you still living in denial?' I asked, thinking Millicent was really incorrigible.'If I did, it must be because I thought I was with someone else', she said
'Dear Iris,I do not know what my life would be when you get this letter. I may have died or become a rogue, a wanderer. But whatever I become, I know you will not make it your business because I do not deserve it. But once more find it in your heart to forgive me and my family. I wish you all the best.NB: I have accepted your rejection, you must have felt it the instant that I did. And attached here is the divorce papers I have duly signed.Once more, I wish you the best!'Adrian B.Iris got this a week after her lengthy discussion with Adrian. She shed a few years. It was sad really. They had started well, at least so she had thought when they met. She had been so sure theirs was going to be like the love her parents shared that had stood the test of time and survived against all odds, but it was not meant to be.'Iris, what is the problem?' Millicent asked, when she saw tears in her daughter's eyes.. She just came to check on her daughter after having a steamy mating session with
'Iris, could not find it in your heart to forgive me?' Adrian asked. 'I thought you loved me?' This was coming three months later and when Iris had recovered enough and agreed to see him.'Loved' being the operational word here, darling. Right now, I do not even hate you!' Iris said, smiling at him. ' Hating you takes alot of energy I do not have to expend. The eighteenth months I spent being your wife was not all a waste. It thought me about self preservation and how fickle minded some beings can be!''I hoped you would forgive me for the pain you had to go through as my wife. I can't blame it all my mother but if I had had the right guidance, maybe I would have treated you better'.'Andrew is younger than you are and of the same parents', Iris said laughing amusedly. 'If anyone should act irrationally, he would have been my best bet but your irrational behaviour is unrivalled. I begged you to allow me go and stay with my parents till the pups were born but what did you do? Most prob
'Yes, please have Selina Blake ushered into this place at once!' Alpha King Sylvester said.'Mum, I know that I lost the baby from the heavy shove Roxy gave me, telling me it didn't matter if I lost my baby since she was going to give another to Adrian and make him a better wife than I', Iris said very weakly. 'But Wendy gave me a kind of brew that made me feel fat worse. It may have contributed to aborting the pregnancy as well because I felt an unbearable pain after taking it. As he also did not call for the doctor when I asked her to!''Wendy will be taken care of, don't worry. She signed her own death warrant when she messed with you my beloved daughter!''You got here so fast, I did not know if the mind link I sent mother went through before I passed out!' Iris said.'It did and we rushed to this place as soon as we possibly could!' Millicent said kissing her frail hands. 'Now you must go to bed, the rest will be said outside so as not to disturb your rest. I can see you are drow
Millicent fastened a metallic chain on Wendy. 'I came prepared to take you down should you be responsible for my daughter's predicament. This metal chain will drain you of all your powers and make it impossible for you to do the disappearing acts for which you are known!''Ha, ha, ha, ha!' Wendy laughed. 'I told you when we met that the war between us was not over yet. I am glad that I took your daughter's happiness from her. She was guarding that pregnancy jealously. I killed three birds with just one stone!' she mocked. 'I had thought it was just one baby but it was actually three. Ha,ha,ha,ha. This is poetic justice!''You shall be so severely punished that you will beg for death but it shall be slow in coming. I shall make sure to kill you ever so slowly, you won't forget it in the afterlife!' Alpha Sylvester swore.'One more thing', the doctor strained his voice to be heard above all the noise. 'May I see the Iris' parents and husband in private, please?'Three of them followed h
The screams had not gone unheard. Adrian had been having a meeting with his guards when he heard it. He rushed towards the sound to find both Iris and Roxy on the floor, unconscious and Wendy crying. There was blood everywhere!'Doctor, Adrian screamed. 'Come here quick!There was a flurry of activities as the ladies were laid down on the bed and the doctor started treatment immediately.'Do all you can to save my baby!' Adrian commanded. Tears were in his eyes. There was just so much blood and Iris was looking as pale as death. He could not afford to lose his baby and he realised with a pang that he did not want to lose Iris as well.Andrew rushed in. 'What's going on?' he asked when he saw the two females on the bed unconscious.When no one answered, he went to Adrian and shook his shoulders. Adrian was still in a state of shock. 'What happened, Adrian?'He was still shaking him when Alpha Sylvester and Millicent rushed into the room.'What happened here?' Alpha King, Sylvester bell
Adrian could not understand what the problem was with him but it was as though he was at war with himself. He realised that a part of him wanted to continue punishing Iris while the other part wanted to treat her with the love overflowing in his heart.But he kept maltreating her.Iris was surprised at the reverse in Adrian. I thought he had changed, he seems to have grown worse these days, she thought.'Adrian, you did promise me, you would think about my request to go home to my parents till the pup is born!' she asked him one day, after he eased out of her. The encounter had been very rough and inconsiderate of her feelings. She had been scared for her baby all through the time he kept thrusting savagely into her, as though in renewed punishment for something she had done,not unlike previously. She could take it before but not now that she had something to lose.'Are you going to force me to give you an answer now?' he asked furiously. 'In short, I have changed my mind. You are no
Iris dared not hope that the change in Adrian was as a result of a change in his feelings for her. If he would say the three magic words, she knew she would forget all that he had done to her in the past. But though she sensed a slight change in him, he did not act towards her like he lived her. He paid more attention to her stomach and she knew he was just interested in the pup and not in her!‘I better enjoy this reprieve while it lasts be ause after the birth of the pups, he might retrogress back to where they started. Not for the first time, she wondered what kind of future she would give her baby with a broken home and the hatred her inlaws except for Andrew of course had for her. Would such hatred be transfered.Two days later, she was resting on the bed, when Wendy, Roxy's mother came in to see her.‘Iris, how are you enjoying your marriage?’ she asked mockingly.‘The goddess be praised!’ she replied smiling. She knew why Wendy had asked the question and she was not going to gi
'Mum, is this really you?' Roxy screeched with joy. 'You were gone for so long!''A lot happened to keep me away', Wendy replied, slumping in a couch. 'I was determined to get here no matter how late it may seem and that's why I am here!''I was beginning to wonder what was keeping you, dear friend', Selina intoned when she came into the room to join them. I tried to stop them marrying, I kept postponing it till I could postpone it no longer. But I believe you have a plausible explanation. Tell us your story and how we can remedy this situation!'Wendy smiled. 'I knew that by now, Adrian would be married to Iris. I had hoped you might have come up with a way to stop them but you did well by stalling them'. Her face became serious. 'I had set out into the fields to get that rate plant for the potion I told you about but I was caught unawares by some rogue wolves!''Rogue wolves?' Roxy and Selina exclaimed, simultaneously.'Yes!' She confirmed, nodding. 'I just got to the field where I
Adrian went into their room after speaking with his mother and found Iris sleeping.He stood looking at her for a long time, thinking that she was indeed a lovely girl. His gaze shifted to her stomach and his heart twisted and he vowed he wasn't going to allow any harm befall his pup no matter the situation between him and Iris.He walked away from the door and went towards the bed Iris was lying in as though in a trance. He knew Iris was out and wouldn't wake easily due to the drugs she had been given.'I have given your Luna her medications.', the doctor said. 'She should not be disturbed. The drug will put her to a deep sleep, though a mild sedative because of her condition, it will still make her sleep deeply because of her injuries and the stress she's been through!'He touched her stomach, 'I'll let no harm befall you, my darling pup', he said as he kissed the stomach. He felt close to his pup and strangely drawn to Iris the more. He saw a lock that had escaped down her cheek a