The sky was clear, revealing every star, while the crimson moon, as red as blood, dominated the scene with an eerie presence. The purple crater reflected the moon's light, casting a deep darkened red hue over everything below. In the distance, a familiar shadow stood, observing and indulging in his obsession.The memory of the airport tormented his mind. He recalled seeing his possession looking at another man with wide, surprised eyes—a look he had seen before and found sickening. His emotions churned like bile as he focused on that moment. He had been ready to kill that man the instant Alinta ran into the stranger's arms. Fortunately, she had escaped him, but for some reason, a lingering urge to eliminate the silver-haired stranger remained in the back of his mind. He knew it couldn't be a fated match; that was impossible. The only logical explanation was that it had merely been a fleeting attraction when she saw him."Dacian reported how she waved at him when the plane was about to
In his mind's eye, Bellinor saw a bare man crouched over Alinta, about to kiss her. Filled with rage, he transformed into a mass of black ash and violet static, surging toward the man with ferocity. First, he struck the man with such force that he was sent flying into a boulder. Then, the ash engulfed him, transporting him into the sky."You dare lay your hands on what belongs to me!?" Bellinor bellowed with more than one voice.The man was shrieking like a maniac, as he was being crushed and suffocated by the pressing force. His body was robbed of all its fluids, the black vortex created a dried-out carcass which evaporated to blackened dust absorbed by Draven's magic. The mist twirled like a whirlwind in front of the semi-conscious woman, and Bellinor returned to his form. He looked like a tyrant ready to kill all who dared to oppose him, but his eyes immediately softened once his treasure's grateful gaze consumed his view, before she fell unconscious. He gently lifted Alinta into h
Sleepily stirring from her slumber, Alinta shot up as she recalled what happened before she passed out. Waking up in an unfamiliar bed frightened both her and Angela. Her wolf was aggressive and on edge, ready to annihilate, frustration evident at her repeated failures to protect them.Alinta, on the other hand, trembled at the thought of what might have happened while they were unconscious. Checking her body for any pain or bruises, she closed her eyes and held her breath to examine her vulnerable areas. Alinta sighed in relief, realising she was untouched. This news calmed Angela somewhat, but her anxiety to escape matched Alinta's determination."What the hell happened? Did that jerk kidnap us?!" Angela growled anxiously."I don't think so. Before I passed out, I remember he was thrown off of us," Alinta replied, shivering at the memory."Als!" Angela barked nervously."What?" Alinta jumped."I’m trapped! That creepy black plant grew around me and it's fucking massive! I can't jump
"Wh...what do you...?" Alinta's face paled when she saw the empty office. She frantically looked around, hoping to find Orion, but once she accepted that he was indeed not there, she turned to face Bellinor, confusion written all over her face.Bellinor smiled at her knowingly and approached her ardently. "My darling, do you still fear me?" Alinta backed away, provoking a wave of anger in Bellinor. However, as quickly as it ignited, it faded, and his soft expression returned."Please, do not fear me. I have given you my heart, love, and sincerity. I only worship you, my little Vixen. You are completely oblivious to the extent of my adoration for you. I have been there for you during your moments of loneliness and even when you wished me away. I know what I did to you twelve years ago was wrong, but after all these years, you are still the only female I desire and love."Alinta took another step back, her wide-open eyes fixed on Bellinor. Aside from his eerie, infatuated expression, she
Bellinor gently released her hands to wrap his arms securely around her and carefully rocked his treasure while planting occasional kisses on her head. "Fear not, our princess is in no danger. This is just part of the plan," Draven reassured calmly."What? You did this?!" Bellinor was about to rage, but Draven interrupted him."Her voice is gone to prevent her from rejecting us; it is only temporary until she is branded," Draven said dangerously."I see," replied Bellinor, while enjoying Alinta in his arms. He noticed she seemed ready to bolt if given the chance. "The doctor will be here soon, my darling," he whispered, then let go of her neck to brush her hair away from her face. The woman turned her head away from his hand and started to shift uneasily, holding her neck again as the pain became more pronounced. Seeing she had an opening, Alinta mentally set aside her discomfort and attempted to escape his hold, but Bellinor easily trapped her in his embrace."Is it still sore, my dar
On a plane heading to Mercurysburg, Orion sat like a statue with his eyes closed. He had managed to book a flight for ten a.m., which would land in the capital around five a.m. the next morning. Orion was in a meditative state; he had been practising this every day for two hours, hoping for at least a fraction of his memories to return. During his travels, he also tried to learn as much as he could about the world he was in.Although Silas had spent centuries in this world, most of that time was spent in his forest, uninterested in what lay beyond its borders during the seasons of change. When the time came for him to leave the forest, he had no idea what to expect. It was thanks to Greer and his many avian friends from nearby cities, who were familiar with the affairs of the two-legged, featherless giants—whether shifters or humans—that Orion and Silas were able to navigate the world outside his forest.Now, Orion and Silas had thirteen long hours remaining on the agonizing flight. A
Angela was agitated, running in circles at the space available from the monstrous infiltrating rose bushes. She cussed and hissed as she meditated on their situation. Her person was fast asleep, and she sensed Bellinor's presence all over Alinta doing who knows what. She also grew increasingly anxious, knowing Onyx might appear at any time."You fucking weeds better earn your keep and prevent that mongrel from coming near me," she hissed as she felt someone enter her territory."My, my, such a enchanting creature, yet has such a foul mouth," a deep voice hummed out loud, taking Angela by surprise. Her fur raised on her back and she growled anxiously."First of all, I don't give a fuck about your opinion. Secondly, who are you?" She spat ferociously whilst looking around for the intruder."Is this how you always treat your guests?" Asked the voice now closer. Angela was about to retort when, all of a sudden, the roses magically cleared away, creating a perfect arched entrance. As she lo
Bellinor pulled Alinta close to him, contentedly drawing circles on the left side of her ribs. He relished the feeling of her being so near, licking his lips as he still tasted her fragrance on his tongue. "Oh, my beautiful mate, you are driving me insane! I swear, once I have your heart and fully claim you, I will make up for lost time in our love," Bellinor whispered tenderly into Alinta's ear. She released a sleepy whimper, her body shifting subtly as she experienced a nightmare. "Shh, shh, it's alright, my darling, I am here now," Bellinor cooed gently."Behaving are we?" asked a satisfied voice."By the emotions, I am feeling from you, I can't say the same for you, you scoundrel," Bellinor laughed impressed and slightly envious."Indeed, my scarlet rose is the perfect bride, though I had my share of she-wolves in the past, Angela is by far a goddess. She satisfied my desires beyond my expectations," Draven purred gutturally then proceeded to clean himself.Bellinor's manhood becam
Deep within Bellinor's mind, Onyx woke up sleepily. As he observed his surroundings, he realized he was in a large pit of complete darkness. Restlessly, he paced in circles, howling and barking in an attempt to reach his human counterpart.“Bellinor!” he called, but was met with utter silence.“What is the meaning of this? Am I truly nothing to you?” he bellowed with all his might, but still, there was no response. Had his counterpart really discarded him just like that, after being together for seventy-six years?He snorted in absolute ridicule, unable to believe it had come to this. Onyx felt betrayed, and the pain in his heart was almost unbearable. But he was determined not to cry; he refused to show weakness and would not give Bellinor and his new wolf the satisfaction. He needed to speak to Draven—he had the right to see his chosen mate. If Draven refused, Onyx would challenge him, even if it meant his demise. He was prepared to risk everything, everything for the one wolf that
*November 28, 2024**"This is absolute bullshit, if the police snoop around here I’ll be ruined, WE will get into big SHIT!" Martha exclaimed whilst sitting in her office continuously running her fingers through her hair in worry. Three hours had passed since her confrontation with Officer Kyle and Silas. It had been an intense encounter; out of fear, the maid Muriel revealed to the men that she helped prepare Bellinor's mate before their departure. Silas nearly lost his composure upon hearing her words, but fortunately, Kyle's calm demeanour kept him in check."On the other hand, that gorgeous hunk is here, and his wolf! Grrr, fuck, just thinking about him makes me hot! Even though he looked like a devil ready to rip our heads off. He is so majestic, I can only imagine how he will feel if he mounts me," her wolf moaned in need."You horny little bitch, but I don't blame you, I could eat that male werewolf up anytime, he can be a dirty beggar for all I care. I will devour every part o
Bellinor gently laid Alinta on his large bed, bravely pressing her down with his imposing physique as they continued to share their passionate kiss. Alinta, now in a complete spell, allowed fate to take its course with the man the Moon had paired her with. Taking care not to crush his darling, Bellinor slowly ended the kiss. He breathed heavily, his eyes glowing amethyst, and Alinta felt the unexplainable warmth radiating from him. Onyx, she thought to herself excitedly. She felt for Angela, but her wolf was riding a high of her own. Her focus returned to the large man hovering above her, his eyes fierce with hunger."I want you to want me, my love. I need you to accept us as your destined mate. We have made up for our mistakes, and the Moon acknowledged that. Please try to see it too," he whispered in the gentlest voice, tugging at Alinta's heartstrings.She looked at him with wide eyes. As he brushed her hair aside, his expression revealed genuine sadness. Bellinor was never an unat
It was an exhausting trip back to Umber Valley, but Alinta felt somewhat relieved to return to a familiar place as the car entered the forest. She anxiously glanced at a turn they had missed and was about to point it out when Bellinor's voice sounded."Oh no, my darling. You are my mate, and I am your home now," Bellinor hummed affectionately, looking at her with a salacious glint in his eyes, his excitement bubbling over in anticipation of Draven's promise.Alinta felt conflicted. Her heart fluttered at his words, but she desperately wanted to return to her cabin; she needed space from Bellinor. His presence had become suffocating. Despite her attempts to distance herself, Bellinor's intense gaze made her feel as though his orbs were caressing her no matter where they landed. Every time she looked into his eyes, her cheeks burned with shyness, and that strange lingering feeling she'd experienced since her dream only intensified.She knew she had to do something to gain her much-neede
Kyle got back into the car and started the engine once the gates opened. The driveway was long, the property massive, as its well-kept gardens stretched out hundreds of acres. "What place is this?" Orion asked, somewhat in awe."This, my friend, is the Reverie Villa, a holiday home that is reserved and rented out to only the elites. How your mate got here is beyond me. Not to mention it is also very far from where the gathering took place," Kyle answered, but his stare became distant as he started employing his investigative thinking.After eight minutes of driving to the large building, Kyle slowly steered to a designated parking space under the trees. Suddenly, his phone rang. "Hey Seth, talk to me. What did you find?" Kyle asked, pinching his phone between his ear and shoulder. He took out his notebook and pen, jotting down notes. Orion got out of the car, too anxious to sit and wait. He let his wolf senses take over, smelling the air for his mate. His eyes widened as he caught a f
Alinta had already boarded Bellinor’s private jet and silently followed him to the seat he had shown her to sit in. During this time she felt conflicted—never in her entire existence had she had a dream like that, and it was with Bellinor, of all werewolves in this world! However, she remembered the way he transformed into a humanoid with pronounced wolf features, especially the pointy ears, purple eyes, and slightly misshapen nose.Was it Onyx who I dreamed of in a human form? That's ridiculous! Onyx is practically Bellinor in his human form! That looked like a hairless Lycanthrope with more human genes than anything else. Still, though more animal-like, he was very handsome and I was so drawn to him. That’s it, I'm fucking losing my shit. She cussed herself in disgust and felt a pang in her heart as she remembered Orion."Someone was very naughty last night," sang a voice in her head.Alinta's face reddened. "I swear I have no idea where that dream came from! It was as if I had a pre
Alinta woke up in a bright baby-blue room that she did not recognise. As she looked around to assess her surroundings, she noticed there were no windows or lights, yet the space was bright, warm and comforting. Her emotions felt foreign, her sadness seemed to be dulled, yet replaced by something unfamiliar however not unpleasant. It was strangely... nice, inducing the notion to let her guard down as it felt almost dreamlike.Carefully, she got out of bed and realised she was wearing a plain silk white nightdress that was short-sleeved and reached above her knees. As she took a step, she noticed she was not wearing any underwear. Instead of panicking, she felt fine with it, still focused on this new emotion and sensation.Alinta made her way to the only exit of the room. As she reached it, Bellinor appeared out of nowhere, he rushed toward Alinta and wrapped his arms around her as though his life depended on it. Alinta heaved a relieved sigh of happiness and tried to speak, but her voic
Orion anxiously stared at the seatbelt light, desperate to get out of the plane and reach his beloved. Silas was feeling the same as his person, restlessly pacing up and down in his mind. It was 5:15 a.m., and just as the plane came to a stop, Orion jumped up, grabbed his meagre bag, and rushed toward the exit. Three of the flight attendants were about to scold him, but when they caught sight of the handsome determined man, they became flustered and only offered a gentle warning. Orion didn’t care; the moment the plug door opened, he rushed out.He made his way to the airport pick-up zone, where numerous cabs and shuttles were parked.“Hello, sir! Do you need a ride to your home or hotel?” asked an eager taxi driver, desperate for a customer.“Yes, please! I need to get to Bare Mountain’s Shadow,” Orion replied, urgency evident in his voice. He and Silas remembered the last place they felt their beloved and knew it was still a long drive away.The driver’s expression changed; he paled
“What?” Alinta asked in a barely audible whisper.“They are gone, Als. We should have never abandoned them at the airport. Now they are gone; this bond with Bellinor is not a hex,” Angela cried bitterly. Alinta fell to her knees at this devastating news. Her mind went blank, and tears began to run down her numb cheeks without her even realizing it. Her chest grew heavy as guilt weighed her down.“Our curse might have started with Bellinor; it could also end with him. The Moon is showing us grace for a second time. Please don’t be too eager to dismiss it. I am not going to tell you what to do, Linti, but let’s just observe things for now. Onyx’s demeanour has completely changed since we became mates; he’s a different wolf for the better.""I'm sorry," Alinta could only utter through her sobs, clutching her heart and thinking only about Orion, the second werewolf to have truly captured her heart. It was strange; she knew nothing about him, and they had never even exchanged words, but no