Julian POVFor the first 10 seconds of the race, I stayed in my lane and kept a deliberate distance from Ashton.When he neared the bend and began to slow down to make a right turn, I seized the opportunity. I slammed on the gas and rammed into his car.Without seats or doors, the impact sent Ashton flying out of the vehicle and tumbling down the mountain. Meanwhile, my red car, aided by the resistance from Ashton's car, managed to veer right and crash into the rocks but successfully made the turn. Before I lost control, I jumped out of the car.The whole maneuver took only 20 seconds."You're really lucky!" Wesley wasn't upset about losing the race. Rather, he patted me on the shoulder in excitement."It's not just luck. It's about calculations. Timing and speed are everything," I replied."So, you planned to use Ashton as your brakes and steering wheel from the start? Man, I didn't expect such intelligence from a werewolf. I thought you guys were just impulsive."He draped an
Cecilia POVI felt like I was consciously drowning, immediately regretting my decision not to knock back additional shots. If I had been drunk, the voices telling me I couldn't do this would have faded away. But perhaps it was precisely those doubts that fueled my rebellious urge.There was no harm in breaking some of the rules.As werewolves, we were acutely aware of each other's desires. Hence, I surrendered completely to the passion of the moment.His hands roamed up and down my spine. The way he kneaded his thumb into my breasts had me feeling needy.His kisses traced a fiery path across my collarbone and traveled over my entire body. When his stubble brushed against the inner part of my thigh,the warmth was intense as it radiated from me, but the burning between my legs made me press my thighs together. The movement forced me to let out a small moan. I needed him. The only thing I wanted was having him between my legs, whether it was his hand, face, or cock.His hand s
Julian POVWhen I woke up this morning, I glanced over to see Cecilia sleeping soundly beside me. The morning light caught the peach fuzz on her face, giving her a golden glow. Her steady breathing was gentle, and the gentle rise and fall of her chest bore a red mark. I carefully lifted the blanket and saw her body dotted with hickeys. A mischievous satisfaction bubbled up inside me, like a child reveling in a well-played prank.I never realized how mesmerizing it could be to watch a woman sleep.Though the usual morning desire tempted me to wake her, I knew she needed rest more than anything else right now, so I didn't wake her up.I headed to the hotel lobby and inquired about the best boutique nearby, hoping to buy her a dress. I chose a fiery red one, thinking of how I always cleaned up and dressed well for my mother after a battle. I wanted Cecilia's mother to see her looking radiant and vibrant.After buying the dress, I walked back to the hotel, my thoughts turning seriou
Cecilia POVI listened to Julian and slid into the passenger seat, acknowledging that his driving skills were a bit better than mine.As we drove home, my mind kept drifting back to the creature we had seen. Pearly wasn't the only one who had never seen anything like it.When I was younger, my father and brothers had taken me all over the mountains near the Lotus Pack. We had encountered all sorts of bizarre animals—giant glowing blue snakes, massive worms with hammer-shaped heads, and many more. But something like that? If it really lived here, I would have seen it before.A nagging unease settled over me, so I decided to call my mom. I tried twice, but she didn't pick up."Why isn't Mom answering?" I muttered, frowning as I prepared to dial a third time."She's probably in the kitchen making something delicious for us and didn't hear her phone," Pearly said from the back seat, handing me a bottle of lemon juice."But—""Pearly's right," Julian chimed in. "You're just getting
Cecilia POV"Of course, I object!" I hadn't expected that on the very day Vahn Bollen returned, he would present such an audacious and preposterous proposal."I don't care if you object. I will still take Freeda Lawlor as my wife." Vahn tugged at his shirt collar, his voice growing increasingly impatient and sharp. The apologetic look on his face has also vanished. "Of course, you will remain the Luna of Thorn Pack—as long as you fulfill your duties and abide by the rules.""Even if I consent, what you propose is unlawful. No Alpha is permitted two wives—not even the Alpha King would dare such a thing." I met his gaze with icy defiance before settling back into my chair and pouring a cup of Cinnamon black tea. Some werewolves dallied with others even after finding their mate, but purely physically. Anyone caught marking multiple mates faced exile, relegated to the life of a Rogue. This fate spared no one, not even the Alpha King of Valdora."I won't mark her, so technically, it
Cecilia POVI stared into the mirror. My red curls cascaded around my shoulders, set off by the simplicity of the white suit dress that hugged my voluptuous curves with both sensuality and subtlety."Wear this tonight." Pearly offered a necklace with a lotus pendant crafted from rubies, draping it around my neck. The red lotus was emblematic of the Lotus Pack, once led by my father.Pearly was not only have inherited her mother's amazing cooking skills, but also possessed an unmatched discerning eye for. As a child, while I sparred and trained with my brothers in the woods, Pearly preferred dealing with all sorts of fabrics at home. Sometimes, she would create flowers out of cloth that were so real that one could barely tell they were made from fabric.Together, we made our way to the banquet hall. I swung the doors open and scanned the room, taking in the faces of Vahn's family and the 16 key members of the Thorn Pack seated at the long tables.During the era of Vahn's great-gran
Cecilia POVSome werewolves would have sex with other werewolves or humans even after they found their mates. However, they would usually close off the link between them and their mates before doing so. Otherwise, it was kind of sex live show to their mate, and it would also cause their mate intense pain. Clearly, Vahn was using this as a form of retaliation against me.Right now, even with a whole floor between us, I could hear the two of them moaning and groaning. Every thrust into her pussy was a stab to my chest. If I were an Omega or Beta, I would not have the ability to close off the link with my Alpha. I might even faint from the agony. Thankfully, my strong Alpha blood gave me the power to fight against Vahn.Once the bond was severed, Nana growled with a desire for revenge against Vahn. I didn't stop her this time. Following their scent, I stormed to their room and kicked the door open. Before they could react, I snapped photos of them with fervor."What are you doing?"
Cecilia POVBefore I moved to Thorn Pack, my mother, Aria Dunn, warned me about the challenges of being a Luna.With great power came great responsibility.The Alpha needed strength to command the pack's loyalty, while the Luna had to use her wits to earn their respect. Managing people was an art form. It required a keen understanding of who was trustworthy and who was not.Shortly after my arrival at the Thorn Pack, I had Pearly gather gossip from public places like the market and the bar about Vahn and his family. As an Omega, Pearly was better positioned to earn people's trust. Many in the pack were aware of Rosie's past actions of murdering the pregnant woman back then, but they were too fearful to speak openly."Backstabbing bitches!" Pearly exclaimed, stomping her foot in frustration. "What can we do now? Are we just supposed to watch as they get married?""Check the flights to Black Stone for tonight," I instructed, taking a bite of the apple pie Rosie had brought. It tast