Novels by Jessie Kiss

Chapter 9Silence drew intensely across the table. Chairman Luthor’s angry eyes glaring at Danny, while madam Luthor's dumbstruck gaze swatted from Danny to me at repeated intervals. Danny was frozen by my side, giving me a ‘what was that you just said’ look. “I'm just saying it's not something we have to quarrel over. A married couple should definitely have kids, and we are not exempted.’’ I explained. The kind of quiet that rested in the car was that type that had its subjects engrossed in deep thoughts. But my thoughts kept getting interrupted by every move Danny made. Each time he tapped a finger, whirred the steering, changed his steps on the brake, etcetera. “You know I want to ask right?’’ He finally said. “I didn't mean it.”Sure you didn't, but it sounded like you had really strong backing back there. I don't think its okay to give them the wrong idea.’’ He didn't seem fine with it at all. “Would you rather I let the quarrel escalate with your father?’’ I pointed out.

Chapter 8I shoved the paper under my butt, blood leaving my face as I watched the door glide open. Meagan?“Hey!’’ Carrie walked in, frozen for a while as she regarded me. My heart pumped unusually in relief, I fought the urge to heave a heavy sign. “Oh.. hi.’’ I forced a smile. “I'm sorry. I'd been ringing the bell but you wouldn't respond.’’ She smiled awkwardly, touching her hair. ‘‘Really? I could've sworn I didn't hear any alarm.’’ I said sarcastically. “Actually… it only rang once.’’ She muttered. “Anyway, I came to see Meagan. Is she home by any chance?’’I knew it was probably rude of me to keep sitting like this, especially since the relationship between us hadn't been so bad. She was Meagan's best friend and my go-to option any time I needed an extra hand in caring for Meagan. But the darn paper under my butt. I couldn't let her read even a line of it. Carrie chuckled awkwardly. “Uh.. Mr Luthor?’’“Meagan is not home. Come again some other day.’’ I said. ‘‘I see. I

Chapter 7I peered into my wristwatch, and a soft sigh left my lips. Maybe I was worrying too much, Meagan would be just fine. I was beginning to care too much, and it was dangerous for me. I shouldn't let my feelings get tied with her, but the time had passed when I could withhold my feelings. I cared about her. Even afraid I cared too much. My phone flashed in the car cup, and my breath stopped when I recognised the caller. I threw a careful glance around, making sure that Meagan was clearly out of sight before taking the call. ‘‘Ordios’. 12pm.’’ Simple and short, he ended the call. I exhaled loudly, the familiar usual contemplation stirring in the back of my head. But bouncing him was no option, if I needed to keep Meagan longer by my side. Speaking of which, I peered into my wristwatch again and a few more minutes had passed. I stepped out of the car, and just as I was turning around it Meagan appeared out of the florist store. I sighed, then pulled on a smile. She noti

Chapter 6Fastening my belt, I stepped out to join Danny, determined to pull my composure in place for the rest of today. Breakfast was quiet, and I didn't appreciate it knowing Danny's intention behind the silence was keeping close watch on me. He worried too much about me. “I'll do the dishes.’’ I offered before Danny got it. “You know I wasn't going to let you do it but you asked anyway.’’ He said. “I…’’ I was going to protest but my phone beeped. “You should get that.’’ Danny nodded his chin towards the phone and took away the dishes. “Yes, Naomi?’’ She was my secretary. “Someone is here to see you, ma'am. He insisted on waiting even when I told him you may not be in the office today. I think it's urgent.’’ She reported through the phone. ‘‘And who may that be?’’ I frowned lightly, running a check in my head on my appointment schedule for today. There doesn't seem to be any important client I have to meet. “He wouldn't say his name, but I think I heard someone address h

Chapter 5The warm smell of sweet toast and steaming choco woke me up to a cheering morning. No doubts, Danny had brought me breakfast in bed again. He was so sweet, one would think he was deeply in love with me. “Up already?’’ Danny's voice sailed into the room with his footsteps approaching. “Seems you had a good dream last night.’’I sat up groggily, wiping my face. “Good morning.’’He kissed my cheek and fingered some strands of hair from my face, smiling ever brightly. “Morning, princess. What is it that has got you in such a mood this morning?’’ “What mood?’’ I asked back. ‘‘You've been smiling through your sleep.’’“You've been watching me?’’ I creased my brows, half-smiling. “Is that so bad of a husband to do for his wife?’’ He teased me. It worked totally well, I couldn't stop a chuckle from leaving my lips. It's unimaginable what would have become of me if I hadn't collided with a sweet soul like Danny. It would have been totally bleak around my life now, I would never

CHAPTER 4“I saw her,”I said, barging into my best friend's house in the middle of the night.“Saw who?” He frowned as he detangled himself from the hot brunette he was just sucking face with.*Meghan. She was at the awards show.”“Meghan, your ex?”“Yes, Meghan my ex…” I said, pacing his living room, trying to calm my racing heart.“Um, can you excuse us, Melissa. I'll be with you shortly,” Cain said to one of his many girlfriends.“Sure thing, baby. Hurry back in though,” she said and made her way into one of the rooms in the condo.“Sit down.”Cain pulled me towards his dining room and fiddled around in his fridge. He took out a bottle of whiskey and two whiskey glasses and poured us a drink.“Drink.” He slid my whiskey over to me and I took a huge gulp.“What was she doing at the event?”Cain finally asked.“She was one of the business owners that won an award.”“Oh.”“That's not all.” I looked up at him, taking another gulp.“She… she mentioned Sarah…”“Shit, shit. Man, I'm so

Chapter 5ALPHA KLEIN'S POV‘‘Are you even listening to me, Klein?’’ Aurelia snaps at me with visible irritation on her face, jolting me back to present. “I-I'm sorry.” I let out a raspy breath, once again trying to focus on the ongoing ceremony before me. “What is wrong with you? You’ve been zoning out since the beginning of the ceremony, you couldn't even hear the vows.’’ She complained. All she's done since today is complain about this and that. But as annoying as it feels, her complaints were unfortunately valid. ‘You can't keep interrupting my ceremony like this, Xaia.’ I tell my wolf, frustrated myself by his stubborn lividness. ‘How dare you abandon our mate for this woman!’ He snaps curtly, not having it. ‘Stop being silly! I've told you I'll go to her once we're done here. I want her too, it's not just you.’ I snap back. “Klein?’’ Aurelia calls, staring at me unbelievably. “Did you literally just ignore me?’’ She says with shaky voice. I would have felt instantly guilt

Chapter 4Azalea's PovI slip out of the bed, surprising not only Alpha Klein but even myself at my strange readiness to defend his unprecedented attack.He tugs my arm angrily. “You won't speak of rejection to my face.’’ “Why not?’’ I fire back, yanking my hand from him. But his grip is too firm. ‘‘Don't be silly now, wolfless!’’“It's Azalea. Not wolfless!’’ I yell again. I'm so done with his neglect. I won't keep letting him treat me disdainfully while he showers another woman with love.“Who cares wtf your name is?’’ He frowns, then spins me over really fast. He traps my both hands behind me and slams me against the wall. That hurt through my bones. “You don't get to make demands with me, Mate.” He spells into my ear. “I'm not done with you yet. And until I am, no one is rejecting the other.” “I'm sick of this..!’’ I gasp, pain coursing through my arms. “You hate me so much that the thought that we're mates makes your skin crawl, so why won't you reject me?’’ “I ASKED YOU TO

Chapter 3ALPHA KLEIN'S POVI step back, unarmed by her demand. My phone rings from the table behind, and Aurelia rolls her eyes, exiting into the bedroom. I don't go after her now. I return for my phone instead, swallowing the lump in my throat as the call connects. ‘‘Saxon.’’ My beta. “Alpha, we just caught one of Héctor's spy in the woods.’’ He reports. ‘‘He won't say much though, he claims to be visiting his grandmother here.’’I scoff. “Bloody punk. Bring him back and throw him in a cell. Days of starvation will force the truth out of him.’’ “Sure.’’ The call disconnects, and I squeeze the phone. That little prick, Héctor! Until when will he learn that challenging me is a death game? I don't have his time yet, father is on a deathbed and his life matters more to me currently. Speaking of which, I should go to see him soon. All he ever does is talk about my mate which is so tiring. How I must find her and when I do, I shouldn't let her slip away. Or the pack will equally s

Chapter 2Azalea's Pov My knees are aching badly. My toes are probably red too. But I can't stop pacing from end to end of my secret roost with Alpha Klein, waiting anxiously for him, hoping he'll honour my note. Not only did he support Aurelia when she said she was becoming Luna, he also ordered that the news be spread throughout the pack. He looked me in the eyes and announced that he will be choosing a mate, since the moon goddess hasn't blessed him with one. Tears spill from my eyes as I remember the coldness in his eyes when he said that. I may be wolfless, but I still exist. I'm not dead or nowhere. I'm the mate the moon goddess has blessed him with…. Or maybe just a curse he's refusing to accept. After what feels like forever, I finally hear footsteps approching the door from outside. But something about it feels strange. Like Alpha Klein is bringing along escorts.I don't get the chance to think over it before the door bursts open. To my greatest shock, Luna Emily is stan

Chapter 1Azalea's PovThe rain patters are gentle on the roof. Not the kind that feels relaxing, but the type that makes your skin crawl in annoyance. It has been showering since last night and probably hindered Alpha Klein from coming out to our secret roost. Or so I choose to believe. I had sneaked out into the rain, wrapped in thick blankets and waited hours into the night. But Alpha Klein never showed up. I sigh out for the upteempth time, forgetting again that Madam Leah is beside me. She's the maids instructor and pack doctor. That way, she can tend to our medical demands as well.She gives me a thoughtful stare before putting away her stethoscopes. “How have you been feeling recently, Azalea?’’ In truth, heartbroken will be fitting. No matter how hard I try to resist it, I can't ease the feeling that Alpha Klein is avoiding me. It's been days since he sent for me, and I'm dying to know what's keeping him so occupied. If only I can get as much as an explanation. “Not very

Chapter 132The table looks sumptuous with slices of various fruits on every plate and a huge glass jar of sweetened strawberry yogurt to fill up the empty glasses beside each plate. A party of various desserts are properly arranged at the center of the table– a perfect setting for a family appetizer. Alessia picked the jar, filling up each glasses which belonged to Cyril, Adrian, and Liah. The whole setting was prepared to celebrate Liah’s arrival. She'll be staying for the holidays which would last a month.Thompson eventually agreed to leave Adrian in the lycans kingdom but with a condition— that when he turned sixteen, he would return to Silverstone pack for good. He had to learn the basics if he would take over Thompson's throne. Liah on the other hand would come visiting during the holidays until whenever she chose otherwise. “Can I have some pancake, Xai?’’ Liah requests, stretching her fork. Xia, a four year old version of Cyril, rolled his eyes drastically before spittin

Chapter 131Alessia's POV It was the end of the ceremony already, what was left of it was the clanking sounds of cutleries as the crowd feasted.The crowds had reduced to a rather scanty size but the blaring music continued. In twos and more, the number of recognisable guests approached our love seat to congratulate our union. “Really can't wait for all these to be over.’’ Cyril sighed, literally frustrated. I'd realised a while back that he had been forcing those smiles he offered to the guests while they approached. And right now he just did, looking up to the approaching footsteps before us. “Congratulations, my king.’’ The robust looking man offered. I immediately recognised his voice. And when I finally met his gaze, it clicked. “We meet again.’’ He directed at me, a broad smile on his bearded face. It was the Alpha of my mother's pack. ‘‘Oh, its a pleasure. I didn't know you were present.’’ I expressed. His brows furrowed playfully. “Did you invite your mother's family

Chapter 130Alessia's POV I stood before the mirror, sizing my large belly bump that couldn't stay hidden even under the huge dress I had on. Finally, it was my coronation ceremony. The day I got officially appointed into the position of the Queen of the Lycan kingdom. Was I nervous? Of course! Although I'd met with most of the higher-ups in terms of the hierarchical rank system personnels, eminent of my visit for recognition and formal pleasantries which wasn't an easy process having my pregnancy weighing down my strenght— thanks to Lance who always showed up wherever I turned to to help. However, today I'll be standing before a sandhill of lycans observing my every word and move. I had to play things perfectly. Now back to this pregnancy. I needed it to be almost unnoticeable during the ceremony, but this was the fifth dress and it still wasn't enough for what I wanted. The door creaked open gently and Pryia tiptoed in. She shut the door query before turning to me; head lowe

Chapter 129CYRIL’S Pov“I wouldn't stoop that low. If I wanted her dead, I'd have ended her long ago.” He scoffed. He did a great job masking the truth, my intuition almost wavered. “Alan.!!’’ I shot. I needed the outright truth and nothing else from him right now. He jerked up, meeting my gaze again. His lips almost parted but his straight face crumbled, and a heavy grunt left his lips instead. It wasn't until he grabbed onto his left breast painfully that I realised something had really gone wrong with him.“Hey!’’ I drawled, still unsure yet.But a louder groan left his lips instead, in a sharp throaty pitch. “What's wrong?’’ I rushed to him, alarmed. “Alfred!’’ I yelled. Didn't all of Alessia's poison spill out? Perhaps it had reached his heart and was now threatening life from him. ‘‘Alfr….’’“The mate bond….’’ Alan hitched, trailing words off my lips. ‘‘What?’’‘‘M– Melanie. Where is she?’’ He croaked, his eyes madly reddened and glassy. ‘‘This is… this is about her?

Chapter 128CYRIL’S POV Stunned was the word. The manner she barged in, yelling my name so loudly without any regards as to what the time of the day was. I parted my lips to speak, but I was silenced by another uproar from her…“There you are!!’’ She rushed at Alan in a flash.Before I could comprehend anything, the ripping sound of skin slashing apart with a thousand droplets blood spilling all over my desk was next. “Alessia!!’’ I rose to my feet.She'd ran her claws through Alan's cheek and was still vibrating vehemently in raw anger. I had to step in real quick, or she was throwing another fist across his face. I grabbed her just in time, lifting her foots away from Alan l“That wasn't enough! Allow me deal with him a little more!’’ She kept yelling. “Can you calm down, Alessia!’’ I yelled, fed up with the whole silly drama already She'd literally just barged into privacy; not very nice an attitude. Yet she was making more fuss. “He lied. He is not innocent and I knew it.’’

Chapter 127Alessia's POV My gaze darkened; an intense squint through which I watched Alan.What in hell? He couldn't have gone that far now could he? “What are you talking about, my king?’’ He remained neutral, making it impossible to see through his external features display. “The doctor confirmed she couldn't have taken ‘such stringent process’ of terminating the pregnancy that has kept her in a very bad shape.’’ Cyril further revealed, leaving my eyes wide in awe. “Y-you mean… Melanie is… ’’ Alan trailed off, shaking his head in a swift motion. He emerged back again with the hard unaffected expression that seemed to waver just seconds ago. “I don't know what you're driving at my king. It is true that I asked her to terminate the pregnancy and that is because it can affect my lead on the prophecy. You know that.’’ He said instead. “What prophesy?’’ I moved my gaze to Cyril. He let out a huge sigh, seemingly frustrated and confused by the whole thing. “What prophesy, Alan?’’