Jamal's pov “Jamal… “ she drew in a sharp breath the moment I closed the distance between us. Her eyes, green as rare gems met mine slowly, and it took every bit of self control not to pin her back on the wall and follow my instincts. Th same instincts that had been pushing me for two years now, yet I would never dare without her consent. A gentleman was not a term people would associate me with. But patience, I had patience. I had self control. Only, when I was around her, sometimes the extent of my self control was tested. A sombre expression replaced the hardened one on my face as I calmly let go of her, only stepping a few inches back, so I can look into her eyes when she speaks to me. She was going to to lie, no doubt there, and I hoped she would prove me wrong. “Are you protecting this Alpha? Did he threaten you?” “And even if he did… are you insinuating that could have scared me?” She matched my gaze defiantly, not even cowering under my intense stare- an attribute of he
Jennita’s pov“To the public, you are my Luna, but while in this Packhouse, you will be reminded that this union was just one of convenience. You shall abide by my rules with obedience and respect, for our bond is one of necessity, not passion. I want you to keep this in mind till you die. I will never love you, Jennita.”Those were Alpha Antonio’s words on the night we had just completed our mating ritual. It was cruel and coldly stated, but before I had consented to the union, I knew what I was getting myself into.At first, a small part of me had been glad when he had asked for my hand, after all, I had loved Antonio right from the moment he sat in front of me in a high school class and we had become friends, but a greater part of me knew I was nothing more of a substitute for his real mate, his first love, Alessandra.She had traveled abroad, wanting to explore the world more rather than be shackled with the role of a Luna, leaving Antonio so heartbroken he turned into a cold mons
Jennita’s POV My heart raced as I stood before him. Alpha Jamal, the leader of Rogues. His metallic grey eyes bore a cold, piercing gaze that seemed to look right through me, sending shivers down my spine. I could sense the power radiating from him, a power that demanded respect and submission. Yet, as he casually resided on his office chair, knuckles lazily grazing under his sturdy chin, you won’t believe just how ruthless this Alpha was. The Rogues, the outcasts of the werewolf world were known for their savage behavior, hunting without mercy and showing no regard for the laws that governed their kind. They were a ruthless force to be reckoned with, their dark reputation, was a warning to whoever dared to cross their borders to their territory. It was said that to face a Rogue werewolf was to face the embodiment of primal fear itself. And here I was, face to face with the King of danger, the owner of a name that sent chilling silence in a room when even uttered. I had been so f
Antonio’s povWaking up to the love of my life in my matrimonial bed felt like a dream, but it was not. Alessandra was really in my arms, her naked body warm against mine.As I kissed her neck, breathing in the scent of my mate, she was still sound asleep, a testament to last night. A smirk crossed my lips as I kissed her one last time before I left her to sleep.She would need her rest as we had a scheduled prenatal appointment at the Pack Hospital.As I pulled the strings of my robe together, the smile on my face instantly vanished replaced by a cold one as I headed to my office.Such behavior from Jennita would not be tolerated. I let her off with a warning, but I needed to let her know that if she still wanted to live under my roof, she’d have to abide strictly by a new set of rules which included not bearing any malice towards her sister, my mate and her unborn baby.In my office now, I contacted my Beta using the mind link. ‘Have Jennita brought to my office immediately.’‘Yes s
Jennita’s pov (3 years later) ‘Beta Jennita, we’ve received word that the Alpha will be caught up in another business trip in the States. He pleads that you consider substituting him at the General Alphas being held tonight at Dark Raider’s Pack.’ My hand paused midway, a spoonful of food hanging from my hand as I positioned it close to my son’s mouth. Stiffness eluded my posture and a glint flashed in my eyes but I casually resumed feeding him, watching with a warm smile on my face as he chewed carefully before swallowing. “Mommy, feed me too!” Janet squealed from where she sat next to her twin brother, her large eyes gleaming as I fed her next with a chuckle at her perseverance. ‘Beta Jennita. He’s pleading. He knows you’ve resented having anything to do outside the territory, but he’s asking just this once.’ Gamma Louis’s voice came persistently through the mind link again. ‘If you could find a better time to try to persuade me. I’m currently feeding my children.’ ‘Oh. I apolo
Antonio’s povHer scent hit me before I saw her- a familiar mix of lavender and wild berries I hadn’t encountered in years. Jennita. My heart raced, every pain coursing through my body evaporating like mere gas as I pulled her into my arms upon instinct.It was her. I resisted the urge to let out a pained chuckle. Who would have thought we would meet in such a situation after three years? Her eyes, intense and green were sharp, no more the soft-hearted kind I had grown accustomed to. Her hair, still raven black, was longer now, short curls framing a face that had lost its youthful roughness from then, but now gained a fierce beauty.“Jennita,” I breathed, unable to hide my surprise.“Beta Jennita.” My face scowled and my wolf flew on high alert when I smelt company. Rogues.Jennita shot me a calm, cold glance before pulling away, although I couldn’t fathom what I saw in her eyes just before she disappeared.I groaned as I leaned back into the seat, feeling the familiar pain jolt up my
Jennita’s pov Seated on the passengers’ seat, I stared out the car window; trying to contain the rippling anger that surged inside of me. Yet, Tasha continued to whimper. She knew how badly he had hurt us, how long it’s been since we’ve last seen, but she could still sense him, recognise his scent. But unlike her, I was anything but ecstatic to see him, and my encounter with him just made me realize how much of an arrogant brute he was. Those eyes were still as daunting and cold as ever. He would be attending the meeting as well, I knew I was going to have to face him one way or the other, but I didn’t plan out our encounter a few minutes ago. My jaw clenched and I looked away, towards Louis. We were the only ones in the car amongst the convoy. “Jamal can’t know about this.” I quietly said, although I was sure he knew what I meant. His usual stoic expression deepened into a frown, and I noticed him tense as his grip tightened on the wheel. “Beta Jennita, if he’s going to be a furt
Antonio’s pov At Alpha Marcus's question, murmurs enveloped the room, and my gaze casually went to hers which seemed to want to burn a hole through his face had it been possible. I snickered, calmly resting my chin on my knuckles as I anticipated how she would wriggle out of the spotlight he had put her in. She had seemed so bold and audacious when we had met hours ago. How did she intend to face Alpha Marcus? “Silence!” King Ray’s voice resonated through the hall, and a pin drop silence instantly followed as everyone submitted under the aura of his wolf. However, their expressions still bore various hints of mixed emotions; dissatisfaction, anger, irritation, annoyance. “Your majesty…” Alpha Marcus seemed insistent. “That’s enough, Alpha Marcus. I’d reckon you’d even show the same level of respect to Alpha Jamal if he were here. You’ve been nothing but bitter towards the Rogues.” “Rogue or not. It still stands that she is the only woman in the room. What could a mere woman like