The oppressive hush that blanketed the kitchen was suffocating, pressing in on Lucia's senses as she stepped through the doorway. Shadows clung to the corners, lending an air of menace to the normally bright and airy space. Her heart pounded in her ears, pulse quickening as she took in the tense expressions of Aiden and Declan.Swallowing hard, Lucia eased onto one of the stools, the heat and discomfort of her ongoing heat cycle a persistent ache. "What's going on?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Aiden's gaze shifted, locking with hers. "There's a rumour," he said, the words heavy with unspoken dread. "An unknown Alpha has been spotted near the pack grounds."Lucia's breath caught in her throat, a familiar fear clawing at her insides. "Ryder?" The name left her lips like a curse, tongue twisting around the syllables.Declan nodded, the muscles in his jaw tightening. "We believe so. He's been sniffing around the borders, and we can't seem to pin him down."A tremor ran th
Lucia descended the stairs, the oversized t-shirt and lounge pants hanging loosely on her slender frame. Her damp hair clung to her neck, droplets of water glistening on her skin. As she reached the bottom, Declan's gaze immediately sought her out, his ice-blue eyes filled with concern."How are you feeling?" he asked, his voice low and gentle.Lucia offered him a small, grateful smile. "Uncomfortable," she admitted, the word barely above a whisper. Despite the twins' efforts to care for her, the heat coursing through her body was a persistent ache, a constant reminder of her vulnerability.Declan's brow furrowed, and he moved closer, his fingers brushing her arm in a featherlight caress. "I wish we had more time to help you through this." His words were laced with regret. "But we'll do what we can to make you as comfortable as possible."Declan retrieved a glass of ice water and a gel pack from the freezer, his movements efficient and practised. Lucia accepted them gratefully, pressi
The crackling fire cast an amber glow over the cosy room, bathing Lucia's skin in a warm, inviting light. Settled between Aiden and Declan on the plush rug, she felt a sense of safety envelop her, even as her heart raced with unspoken desires. Reaching out, Aiden gently tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, his calloused fingers lingering on the soft swell of her cheek. Lucia leaned into his touch, savouring the warmth and reassurance it offered. "We're here for you, Lucia," Aiden murmured, his gaze unwavering. "Whatever you need, you can count on us."Declan's hand found hers, lacing their fingers together. "That's right. You're not alone in this, not anymore."Lucia's breath caught in her throat, the weight of their words resonating deep within her. The fierce protectiveness in their eyes, the tenderness in their touch - it all threatened to unravel the carefully constructed walls around her heart. ‘How had these two become such an integral part of her life in such a short
The early morning light filtered in through the kitchen windows, casting a warm, golden glow over the polished granite countertops. Aiden and Declan sat at the breakfast bar, their hushed voices laced with an undercurrent of tension. "We can't lose her, Dec," Aiden said, his brow furrowed with concern. "Lucia... She's everything to us already. She’ll be an incredible Luna.”“Mate, that’s literally what she was born for, it’s in her genes. Of course she’s going to be incredible, she already is,” Declan laughed, before his playful expression was replaced by a rare seriousness. "I know. We have to find a way to keep her here, no matter what."The twins fell silent, each lost in their own thoughts as they stared down at their untouched plates. The air thickened with unspoken desires, the air heavy with the scent of their combined alpha pheromones.Lucia's footsteps were soft, barely registering against the tile floor, but the brothers sensed her presence instantly. Aiden and Declan turne
The twins made good on their promise to help Lucia through her heat. That afternoon, Lucia's back arched and she cried out in pleasure as Aiden's powerful thrusts drove her deeper into the soft cushions. Her claws dug into the fabric, a guttural moan escaping her lips as every nerve ending ignited with mind-numbing pleasure. Through half-lidded eyes, she caught sight of Declan, his gaze smouldering with primal hunger as his hand moved in sync with Aiden's movements. The air was thick with the scent of their arousal, the cabin bathed in a warm, golden glow that cast delicate shadows across their entwined forms. Lucia felt utterly lost in the sensations, her world narrowing to the primal need coursing through her veins. "Aiden," she breathed, her voice ragged with desperation. "Don't stop."Aiden's grip on her hips tightened, his thrusts growing more erratic as he chased his own release. Declan's breathing grew ragged, a low growl rumbling in his chest as he watched his brother claim
Lucia awoke with a start, gasping for air as sweat beaded on her brow. The sharp, stabbing sensations that racked her body were irritatingly familiar by this point - her heat had come roaring back, crashing over her with the force of a raging storm. She found herself nestled between Aiden and Declan, their concerned gazes fixed upon her."Lucia, what do you need?" Aiden's voice was low and soothing, his hand gently brushing back a damp strand of hair from her face. "Tell us how we can help you."Lucia's eyes fluttered closed as another wave of molten desire swept through her. "I...I want both of you," she breathed, her voice ragged with need. "Please, I need you - together."Aiden's brow furrowed, his jaw tightening with evident conflict. "Are you sure, Lucia? We don't want to hurt you." Lucia's whimper of anguish cut him off, her body twisting as another spasm seized her. "Yes, Aiden," she cried out, "I've never been more sure. Please, I need you both."The two alphas exchanged a we
The thick air pressed against Ryder's skin, suffocating him with its sickly sweet scent. A growl rumbled in his chest as he listened to the report from his rogue, the words like poison seeping into his veins. "Lucia," the rogue breathed, eyes gleaming with a mixture of fear and anticipation. "She's in heat, holed up with the twin Alphas."Ryder's grip tightened around the rogue's throat, fingers digging into the delicate flesh. Lucia was his mate, not theirs. The very thought of another laying claim to what was rightfully his ignited a blaze of possessive fury within him.“She’s mine,” Ryder growled."She rejected you…” the rogue hissed, the words dripping with menace. A feral snarl ripped from Ryder's lips, and in one swift motion, he snapped the rogue's neck, letting the lifeless body crumple to the ground. "Lucia is mine," he growled, eyes blazing with primal hunger. "No other Alpha will have her."The night air hummed with the promise of violence, shadows cloaking Ryder's toweri
"You can't go out there," Declan said, his voice laced with concern. "It's not safe, not while you're still..." His gaze flickered toward the bathroom, where Lucia's scent was thick and alluring.Lucia met his stare, her piercing blue eyes narrowing. "I don't need your protection. I can take care of myself." Aiden stepped forward, his movements fluid and graceful. "Lucia, please. Your heat..." His words trailed off, the unspoken implication hanging in the air.A shudder ran through Lucia's body, a reminder of the primal needs coursing through her veins. She knew the risks, the temptation that her scent posed to the two Alpha males. But her pride and independence refused to be shackled."I'm not some fragile doll to be coddled," she snapped, her tone brooking no argument. "I've faced worse than this."Declan's brow furrowed, his expression conflicted. "We only want to keep you safe. You're - " Lucia didn't give him a chance to finish. Another wave of heat washed over her, and she dou