Chapter 4: Game Of Seduction

Everything's falling into place, which made Raenerys drink from her glass. Roaming her eyes around the crowd and letting random men express their desire to dance with her, she's completely not recognizing that she's the rumored she-wolf who's causing trouble and slaughtering every pack.

Having her in their place is dangerous, yet no one except Nevil has the idea that they are having an interaction with the renowned, terrifying rogue from the West.

"Hi," Raenerys looked at the guy who approached her in the middle of her drinking and dancing to the beat of the wild music resonating in the whole place. She hides the lust of killing and sowing terror in Nevil's den because of her plan. Quick revenge is not satisfying, she wants revenge that is slow, painful. . just how Nevil likes the fear of his subordinates, like how he likes hearing the pain and cries around him.

"Hey," the guy smiled upon her answer.

"New here? Never seen such a goddess like you, the moon must be very generous tonight, leading a lady to a place like this?" Raenerys wanted to wring his neck so badly but she controlled herself into harming anyone who approached here tonight. She must really work on her patience or else, her plan will backfire.

"I think your eyes are blurry, there are many beautiful people in the world," she said innocently, hiding the devil inside her. The guy chuckled; it seemed that she amused him. Yet, deep inside her, she was cursing the guy.

"Silly, I am not old enough to have a blurry eyes, I can see you clearly. . . so, where you from?" Raenerys sipped from her drink and gave the man a menacing glare that she had been hiding under an innocent expression for some time. The man had a little expression of astonishment, but he kept his composure.

"West," she simply said. The man was stunned for a moment, but soon he smiled and nodded. "I see, you must be strong then. West's life is tougher than the North, especially this last year. I am Axle, by the way. I am one of North alpha's men." that caught her attention.

She can't help but ask in her mind if this guy has any idea that she was actually the North's enemy. No. . . she is all race's enemy. She wanted to laugh but chose to hide it in a simple smirk.

"I'm. . . Asteria." Giving him her second name isn't bad in that situation. Axle smiled.

"I guess, I have to rest now." Raenerys said giving Axle a hint that she needed to go.

"That fast?" She can't help but roll her eyes at the back of her mind.

"Yeah, see you around." She didn't wait for the man to speak anymore and hurriedly walked away. She quickly drained the contents of her glass and just placed it on a random table. She passed by and walked straight to the exit.

As she expected, someone was waiting for her—Nevil's servant. "Alpha asked me to escort you to your cabin, Miss Raenerys." His eyes were riveted on her, but he could not conceal the uneasiness he undoubtedly felt. Why not? What they were facing now was no ordinary woman; she was the famous conqueror.

"Okay," Raenerys answered sparingly, and she followed him. She didn't know if Nevil meant it, but his servant took her to the very room she had stayed in before.

***

The room was the same. It has this gloomy ambiance that is neither soothing to her eyes nor comforting to her devastated soul. soul. However, she knew at those times that she was standing in the space of the room; she knew that reflected who she was. Like a mirror showing herself.

"He didn't change it or fix it? He doesn't really pay much attention to small details. Even one year really didn't have much effect on him; he sees the year as just a glimpse of his life that doesn't really need any percent of his attention. He is still the same after all." She looked at the whole thing until she thought of removing her covers one by one. She locked the door and decided to take a cold shower, but before that, she chose to soak in the bathtub first. With the fragrance of rose liquid soap mixed into the water, she relaxed her naked body under the bubbles and water.

She leaned back and just kept staring at the ceiling. Her mind has a lot of stuff.

She can't believe she's already back in this place that she used to hate. Now she's enduring that feeling for her plan. How mean she is for herself, but it is part of becoming who she is right now. She couldn't do anything about that.

She closed her eyes to take a nap. But it wasn't long before she heard screams and footsteps. She quickly opened her eyes and immediately got up from leaning. Bubbles scattered throughout her naked body as she immediately rose up, revealing her nakedness. She took a quick shower, wore a black dress above her knee that she found in the closet, and put back her combat shoes. After that, she immediately left the room of the cabin where she was staying, and she saw a fire burning, not far from where her cabin is. It was one of the cabins, and everyone was in an uproar. A series of howls resonated around the place, but she remained calm. She didn't care about what was happening. She just leaned on the rails, folded her arms, and remained calm. She seemed bored watching the chaos. They were trying to kill the fire, and she watched them like there was a live movie flashing in front of her.

"Alpha!"

"Alpha was trapped inside!"

"Faster! Come on!"

Nevil? Raenerys asked in her mind the moment she heard that. Nevil was trapped?

She turned her gaze to the burning cabin, yet she could not find the urge to help or to run inside just to save Nevil. Her folded hand came down, but she didn't move from where she was standing.

Later on, Nevil's men went out from the fire, and one of them was in his wolf form, and he was carrying the injured alpha on his back. Raenerys remained emotionless as she watched them carry him back to his den, but she almost moved when she saw Nevil open his eyes, and it directly bore into her. Despite his weak eyes, she can see how meaningful the stare he's giving her is, but she does nothing but smirk. It was a wrong move, actually, because after looking at Nevil, she found another eye prying on her. And the woman's eyes turned like she was suspecting her. But instead of caring, Raenerys just turned her back and walked back inside her cabin. She also saw that the fire in the other cabin was gradually extinguished.

"Who did that? I didn't know that there are people who are still strong enough to fight Nevil besides me," she laughed crazily before lying her back against the bed. "Good thing he lives. I don't know what I can do with the person who made the fire if Nevil dies. I haven't been able to do what I want; someone can't take my role away from me." If anyone should kill Nevil, she wants it to be her. No one else, or nothing, could ever take that role from her, or they'd perish too.

***

The following morning, Raenerys woke up earlier than she anticipated. The air has a distinctive smell. After a quick shower, she changed into the same black outfit she had worn the previous evening and left. She had plans to explore the neighborhood, mostly so she might run into Nevil and carry on their flirtatious game.

"Good morning, Miss Lauregnory. Your breakfast is ready." She didn't know what Nevil's trick was and treated her like an important guest, but she just quietly followed Nevil's servant until they entered the den.

She didn't expect Nevil to be walking downstairs at that time, and it looked like he was fine. The place was already cleaned; there was no trace of the party that took place last night, and things were arranged in their proper places.

"You look well," she greeted Nevil, who stared at her for seconds.

"You woke up earlier than I expected," he fired back, and she smirked.

"I'm used to it," They headed to the dining hall together, and she could smell his scent that lingered in her nose. She can feel the tension between them. But she will not lose. Her first step in taking revenge is to seduce Nevil and make him fall for her. She wasn't going back west without that happening.

"You smell good, Nevil. I wonder how you smell when. . ." She meant to cut off what she was saying, especially when Nevil glanced at her. It stopped, causing her to stop as well. They were alone in the corridor near the dining hall. And just the blink of an eye, Nevil was already choking her sensually. He shoved her against the wall, pressing his body against hers. She groaned, his lips parted, and lust was etched on his eyes. Even though he was choking her, it didn't stop her from grinning.

She licked her lower lip touched Nevil's nape up to his jaw and cupped it.

"You know Nevil, this has no effect on me but pleasure. I love hard and rough, should we try?" she said in an enticing voice that made his eyes even more lustful. Without a second thought, Nevil brought his face closer to her and was about to kiss her when he suddenly stopped. His face was too close; she could feel his breath against her face. She can feel his nose touching her skin, and his lips are too close to her lips; they're almost touching. A goofy grin never left her lips as she wrapped her arms around Nevil's neck.

"I was longing for your touch and kisses, Nevil. I came back claiming that. I came back wanting you, your warmth, and ahh. . . your hard. . . and surely irresistible. . . c-ck inside me." She bit her bottom lip and lick Nevil's lips sensually, driving him even more desperate for her. She wanted to laugh at the man's loss of self. It confirms that he's attracted to her. . . no he's tempted, and the moment he sucked on her lips, that's when she knew she'd won her game. He kissed her roughly, aggressively, and harshly. Biting and sucking her lips left her breathless. But Raenerys couldn't feel anything. Her lips moved for his purpose. She is using her body to get even. And she won't regret doing so. Nevil picked her up, and in an instant, they were in her room.

As he hurled their bodies onto the bed, he continued to touch every inch of her body, including her lips, as Nevil lay on top of her. She continued to act in accordance with her plan even though he was unable to get her to moan about what he was doing. She still needs to force herself.

And when he was about to rip her clothes, that's when she pushed him a little.

"Relax Nevil, we can always fuck. . . anytime. . . but not now." confusion crosses his face looking at her.

"Playing hard to get, Raenerys? Really? Right now?" Raenerys grinned as Nevil stayed on top of her.

"No, I'm just. . . hungry." half true, but another reason is she really wanted to play hard. To the point that Nevil would crave her. Always. To the point that she will not be out of his mind every hour. She won't capitulate that readily. . . She only made him taste her to make him thirsty for her.

"I want you right now," he said emphatically, but she just chuckled and pushed him; this time she was victorious in being able to get rid of him from pinning her against the bed.

"It's hard to have sex when I'm hungry, Nevil. Let me eat, darling." The grin never left Raenerys' lips. Nevil groaned in defeat. Raenerys got ready and was the first to walk out, but before she could go out, Nevil looked at her again, who was still sitting on the bed and staring at her.

"Thanks for the delicious appetizer, Alpha." Her voice sounded seductive as she finally walked out. She heard Nevil's groan, to which she laughed insultingly before walking towards the dining hall.

Nevil was left in his room for a few minutes. Hanging.

He kept staring at the door from which Raenerys had come out. He frowned and ran his fingers through his hair, ruffling it slightly.

Now that Raenerys is back and she's different from the woman before, he knows that, apart from those who fear her, there are also many who desire to have her with them. He can't let that happen. Raenerys cannot go to another pack or to anyone. He had waited a long time to be with her again, and he wanted her to be with him even more now that he knew she would be of great benefit to him.

And even though he knew that the woman going to the north was not random, he felt that the woman had a plan, but he didn't care. He has to make her his again. To be his mate again. He has to make her fall again and light the old fire that was burning in her—the love she has for him—and he has to revive it and change her mind about marrying him.

"Alpha, she's already in the dining hall," said his servant after knocking on the door. He looked at him and nodded.

"Okay, let her eat, and later tour her around to keep her entertained." The servant immediately bowed in response to his order and left.

"For now, I will let you play your game. . . Raenerys. But in the end, you'll be back in my arms again and will look at me the same way before."

Nevil didn't follow to the dining hall; his servant informed Raenerys that the alpha would come down to town and then he would meet some of the council. Raenerys didn't ask too much and just ate in silence until she was done.

"I'm going back to the cabin," she said while wiping her lips.

"The alpha asked me to give you a tour of the place," She looked at the servant before nodding her head.

"Better," she replied simply, and she stood up before going straight back to the cabin. There are toiletries there; that's why she can perform her hygiene. And after that, she also went out and caught Nevil's servant, who was patiently waiting for her.

He signaled for her to go first, and the servant followed her. It was talking and telling her more about the places or anything they were seeing, and she remained silent while listening. The land where Nevil's den was built is big. It was surrounded by trees, and cabins were built near the den. According to him, Nevil only keeps important guests in the cabin; he doesn't let anyone enter his lair without permission, and it's also hard to get Nevil to let anyone in there, especially when there is no occasion. The townspeople and pack members could only enter when he called or was throwing a party, but most of the time Nevil was strict with his rules.

 

"So there was an outsider last night who caused a commotion?" Even though she didn't care, she was still curious about what happened. She was actually searching for leads because she intended to end the life of the perpetrator.

"Yes, the alpha is already looking for the person who did it before. Maybe one of the invitees; everyone is too busy and no one will notice, so maybe that opportunity was taken to trap the alpha in the cabin." Raenerys frowned upon hearing what the servant said.

"Why is Nevil in that cabin, anyway?" she asked, and the servant whose arms were crossed behind him looked at her.

"He was resting; it was too noisy inside the den. Alpha doesn't like to socialize. He was protecting his image as a reserved and aloof alpha, he didn't want people interacting with him as if they were close, so he had to isolate himself last night and leave the party to those who attended." makes sense. In that case, Raenerys thought that it might have been planned. Nevil might just be from there and known.

"Haven't a culprit or suspect been found yet?" the servant shook his head. Raenerys was silent for a moment before thinking deeply; she even stopped walking, so the servant stopped too.

"Is the town far?" she later asked.

"It's not Miss, it's close. Just below it," she nodded her head in response.

"Let's go down then," the servant could no longer refuse as to what she wanted. She had already taken the sure path to the town. The servant didn't contradict her either, which means she was right in suspecting that it was the way until they got down.

But what's weird is that. . . it was not the town that welcomed them, but . . jail

The cells are long. The prison rooms are next to each other, and the pungent smell wafts inside. She can even hear the rattle of chains in some of the rooms. She can hear growls and other noises that her ears can hear. Even though she was a little surprised, she did not move and remained calm while standing in front of the prison.

"I thought the town would welcome us down here?" she asked innocently, pretending to be innocent.

"I didn't know you were so easy to fool?" the servant said, and before she could even speak, some women came out from her side. She faced them, and noticed that the woman in the middle looked familiar. She looked at her from head to toe, and the girl raised her eye brow. She was the woman who looked at her like she was suspecting her last night. No wonder.

"Bitch," the woman hissed. He pretended to be confused.

"What's the meaning of this?"

"We know what happened last night was your fault. How can the alpha give you special treatment? You reek of other place's smell; you're not from the North." disgust was written all over the girl's face, but Raenerys, on the other hand, remained calm just as she really is in this kind of situation. It seems to irritate the girl more.

"You're barking at the wrong tree then. I didn't do anything." she looked at Nevil's servant, but he was just watching. That's when she made sure that the servant was their accomplice.

"Peter, chain her inside and don't ever let her escape." the woman commanded Peter, who is Nevil's servant. Fool. Luring her into this kind of stupid plan. Maybe this fool servant didn't really know who she was.

Peter was about to touch her, but in an instant, she was no longer in front of them. She was already behind Peter. It shocked the women and even Nevil's servant.

"Unless I'm proven guilty, you have no right to lock me up, you fools."

"What did you say?" She was attacked by the woman, but she was able to stop her effortlessly. It is clear that she has nothing against her, but since she is bored, she toyed with her until she became tired, at which point she effortlessly booted the woman, severely overthrowing her. It tumbled and moaned loudly when it hit the ground.

The woman's companions gasp and appear a little surprised by what she did. Even Nevil's servant seemed astounded by what he saw.

She turned her back on them, saying, "You're not satisfying enough to quench my boredom. Weak." But before she could walk away, she ruthlessly decapitated those women one by one, leaving Nevil's servant pale and clearly horrified by the sight of her heinous murder of all three of them. She could practically smell the servant's anxiety and even questioned whether he would be able to speak once again, but she only cocked her head and grinned.

"Clean the mess, that's your job, isn't it?" After saying that, she started walking away like nothing happened. She even walked to a river close by to wash her hands after they had been soaked by the blood of those three fools.

Although she had cleaned the blood off her arm, the obnoxious scent of the blood remained on her skin, so she decided to return to the cabin before completing the tour. She quickly showered, scrubbing her hands with soap and shower gel until she could no longer smell their putrid blood on her arms. She changed once more, but this time she merely donned a black cargo skirt and a beige sleeveless top before putting on her combat boots once more.

The sun was high, but it didn't hurt the skin or dazzle, so she decided to continue the tour again. That way, she might find information or something important that can help her. She took the road that she was sure was right towards the town, and it took her more minutes, but this time she chose the right road. The town amazed her.

Narrow passageways connected the homes and businesses on each side of the route. Diverse lanes, alleyways, and avenues—some dark, some light, some clean, some filthy—branched out in all directions. The tall structures leant drunkenly on one another and were painted in neutral tones and tints. She noticed some peasants and slaves of wealthy houses everywhere she turned. They could be distinguished from the common folk by their heavy collars made of leather or iron. They cleaned, scrubbed, cooked, pushed carts, managed gardens, washed dishes and clothing, and took care of animals. These were happy individuals who waved to other slaves, mocked their owners, and worked with the pride of those who understood their role. There are also chariots, bicycles, and vehicles. This city appears to be a fusion of the contemporary and the historical.

"Asteria?" Raenerys was interrupted from observing the view of the town from its entrance when she heard a voice call her second name. And just before she looked back, she already had an idea of who it was. That's why, when she glanced at the owner of the voice, she wasn't surprised to see Axle.

"It's you," she said without emotion, turning her gaze back to the front.

"Are you just walking around by yourself?" he asked, and she nodded her head.

"I see, mind if I join you?" she didn't answer again, and the guy chuckled. She finds him weird because of that.

"Come on, don't ignore me."

"I am not," replied Raenerys fatly.

"Alright, what if I help you? Let me be your tour guide then?" he offered.

"You're not with Nevil?" she said, ignoring Axle's offer. Raenerys just piqued Axle's curiosity. The woman is unique to him. He can sense that she dislikes their alpha, but he also finds it difficult to read her. The woman is mysterious and exudes secrecy. He couldn't help but be in awe of the woman's beauty, despite the fact that she had once been that way. Compared to the ladies he encountered in the North, Raenerys is exceptional. He was immediately impressed by the woman, especially given that she is from the west.

"Our town is small, compared to other towns here in the North, but the alpha is hands-on to maintain the image of our place."

"Which image—a savage pack, a terrifying town?" she said, shrugging off her shoulders, and that made Axle chuckle.

"Well, that was half true. Especially when the enemies get us in here, they don't even get out alive." Raenerys wanted to laugh at what she heard. If Axle talks to her, it seems like he's at ease with her. She can't help but wonder: What would a guy do when he learns that she and the rumored female wolf that kills the alphas of many packs are the same and that she is also the enemy of their alpha?

Axle would probably freak out and hate himself for being a fool in front of a close enemy.

"Really? Well, then. . . good luck to those who dare to enter this place." She started walking, and she felt Axle following her.

"So, you said you're from the west, right? Maybe you're good at fighting. You survived. Do you still plan to go back there?" she had no intention of answering the man, it's a waste of energy to talk to someone like him. They're fools in her eyes, but then. . . He might be an important tool in the future; she might as well make use of him.

"I do know, but not that strongly, so I escaped and grabbed the opportunity to be here." She feels Axle's sympathy for her, which makes him more of a fool in front of her. This guy is so easy to manipulate. He believes her lies so easily.

"That must be hard for you. But you're welcome here. Stay as long as you want." She just nodded until she stopped because something or someone caught her eye.

It was. . . Nevil. He was talking to someone while he also had men standing just behind him. Before long, he looked in her direction and looked in surprise at Axle, who was just beside him. Nevil must be wondering why it's Axle now and not his servant who's touring her. Nevil just continued the conversation before turning around, apparently heading towards what the servant said—that he was going to meet the council member.

"I heard that Nevil refused to marry," she asked, like she was just curious.

"Ah, yeah. . . actually, several women have agreed to marry him, but he rejected them all." like he did to her before.

"Why doesn't he marry the alpha female of the south?" she murmured, which Axle still heard. It was quiet, so she looked at the man, who was staring at her already, mixed with surprise.

"You mean the daughter of their alpha?" she frowned. Apart from not seeing her sister, who attended the party, she also did not see his father.

"Hasn't the position been passed yet?" Axle shook his head.

"No, actually, Sera often comes here. She's a little obsessed with Alpha, I guess? She keeps on wooing him. But Alpha often pushes her away. There are times when they fight; sometimes Sera gets aggressive; she would pick a physical fight, but she is the one returning home wounded. After the worst fight she had with Alpha, she never came back. Even the south's alpha no longer meets with our Alpha. Alpha also has no intention of talking or communicating with them." Axle shrugged while Raenerys was secretly amazed.

An idea came to her mind, but she was not going to do it that day. It seems that there are some changes in her plan that will make the outcome of her revenge even better.

After touring the town, she decided to return to the cabin. Axle escorted her and said goodbye because he was assigned to guard the border tonight.

Raenerys couldn't help but remember the informed news from Axle. She couldn't help but feel how satisfying that was, and she wasn't satisfied enough yet. Many stuff  enter and play in her mind.

"I don't know how it started. Why my path of taking revenge becomes vicious and this addictive. It's all satisfying, one after another and then another. . . until I can't count anymore. It gives me pleasure. A wicked pleasure I cannot stop but wanting and obsessing about." he said softly while looking out the window.

Raenerys couldn't help but remember the informed news from Axle. She couldn't help but feel how satisfying that was, and she wasn't satisfied yet. Many people enter and play in his mind.

"I don't know how it started. Why my path of taking revenge becomes vicious and this addictive. It's all satisfying, one after another and then another. . . until I can't count anymore. It gives me pleasure. A wicked pleasure I cannot stop but wanting and obsessing about," she said in a low voice while looking out the window.

She didn't think about it any more; she showered and changed her clothes before deciding to leave the cabin and head to Nevil's den. She is planning to stay there instead. She knew that in her situation with Nevil, he wouldn't let her go; he would probably let her into his den.

And since Nevil wasn't there yet, she went straight to his room, picked one of his books from his shelf, and laid down on his bed like she owned half of it.

Later on, the door flew open, and the clueless Nevil entered, unbuttoning his sleeves. It just stopped, and the surprise ended, followed by the confusion of seeing her. He surveyed her face down to her body and legs before averting his eyes on her face again.

"Why are you here, Raenerys?" he asked before turning his back on her and facing his closet. He took off his sleeve, revealing his bare, well-built back, while his muscles flexed because of his movement. His back reminds her of Acheron.

Raenerys looked away, scolding herself for having Acheron on her mind. Maybe because she was actually thinking about the situation in the West. Because she has not yet sent a letter to the man.

"I want to be here, this is where I will sleep from now on. I don't like the ambience of your cabin."

"Suit yourself then," Nevil simply said before walking inside his bathroom, probably to take a shower. What else?

Later on, Raenerys got up from her bed and entered Nevil's bathroom without hesitation. She caught him naked under the falling water in the shower. She removed her clothes and stepped in, touching Nevil's back. She heard him breathing heavily from what she did; his body went stiff and tensed as she pressed her front against his back, rubbing her breasts against his skin.

"F-fuck!" Nevil moaned as she started tracing his body using her hand until she reached his groin. Nevil planted his hand firmly on the tiles and moaned the moment Raenerys touched his hard manhood.

"Damn it, Raenerys!"

"I know what you want, Nevil. I know you want me, hmm? I know you want this." She planted kisses on his back as she kept her hand busy stroking his hardness. They were both wet from the constant pouring of water.

"Right, that's right, move faster, baby. Ahhh!"

"Make me your bedmate Nevil, make me your Luna. I'll quench your thirst, satisfy your needs, share your bed, and make you ravish me in the nights you wanted me." She's clearly making a deal with him just as planned.

"Fuck! Then be mine!" he groaned before pulling her in front of him, carrying her as she wrapped her legs around her body. He pressed her hardness against her wetness, rubbing it as he sucked on her lips, which she gradually gave in to.

Nevil rocked his body against her, completely lost, and turned on while roaming his hand around Raenery's naked body. He fondles her breasts a couple of times while licking her delicate skin. It remained closed as Raenerys was conscious of a smirk on her lips.

She was faking her moans and acting like she's turned on, but the truth is she can't really feel anything. She can't feel pleasure from his kisses and touches. Even though what his manhood was doing between her thighs had no effect, she still had to think about what she and Acheron were doing before and imagine the man's face just to moisten her thing in between her legs. Nevil was unable to enthrall her the way Acheron does every time they fucked. That can't be denied because she knows that her body is attracted to Acheron. Her body wants only Acheron's; even the thing in between her thighs screams Acheron's name.

And when Nevil was about to plunge his c-ck inside her, knocks interrupted them. Nevil let go of him, and she saw his jaw tighten.

"Finish bathing, I'll leave first." That was the last thing the man said before walking out. Panting, she took a deep breath and clenched her fist tightly. It angered her. She harshly soaped all parts of her body, especially the thing between her thighs. She trembled with disgust.

 

 

But despite that, she knew she had to swallow the feeling. She has. And she will.