Ryker:Finally, I thought, filled with relief.She was asleep.I watched the rise and fall of Keiliegh’s chest, aware that it was already last midnight.Every bone in my body wanted to stay, even though the effects of the heat had reduced a little to a simmer. But I didn’t trust that I could control myself.With a sigh, i began shifting off the bed, slowly so as to not startle my mate awake.Her arms were loosely wrapped around my waist and I heard her mumble something under her breath.Pausing to check that she hadn’t woken up, i couldn’t help the corner of my lips curling upwards at the thought that sprang up in my head.She looked so damn adorable, clinging to me like this.After a couple of false starts, I managed to extricate myself from her, and I covered her body carefully with the knot blanket. It was a warm night, and though the windows were wide open, I knew the duvet would be too uncomfortable for her.Before this girl came into my life, I didn’t think I was a soft-hearted
Roman:“She is having breakfast with the Alphas and Lady Selene,” the mousy-looking maid who I had asked of Keiliegh’s whereabouts responded to me with, before bowing and returning to her duties of taking the towels to the laundry room.I grit my teeth and walked off while the maid walked in the opposite direction. I headed towards the dining hall in long strides, wondering if she was with Alpha Ryker. The thought incensed me to no end, and I increased my pace, not caring whether or not I would bump into anyone.As I neared the dining hall, I came to a stop as soon as I saw saw Alpha Ryker and Keiliegh as they left the dining hall. My eyes were drawn to their hands, linked together.“Alpha Ryker,” my voice was rough, filled with forced calm as I bowed to him. “Rise, Roman,” The man i wanted to kill the most for touching what was mine ordered me and I raised my head and straightened. Without saying anything more to me, turned to Keiliegh and murmured, in a soft voice and find tone I n
Selene:I was in the worst fucking mood ever.Snarls left my lips as I walked down the hallway, feeling like my body was in fire from the rage I was mired in.Pissed. I was pissed!I was pissed that I had to withstand Ryker fawning over Keiliegh, that goddess-damned bitch, at breakfast.I noticed a maid who was headed the other way and suddenly stopped upon seeing me.“You,” I growled at her. “Where is Arnold?!”She bowed down to me, looking like she was about to start whimpering. I relished in the fear that the girl felt upon seeing me, the Lady of the House.“Madam, I don’t know,” the girl kept her head bowed as she spoke. “I… i think the Alpha isn’t in the house at this moment, madam.”Damn it!Where could he have gone? What reason would Arnold have to skip breakfast when he always longed to have meals with me?!“Get out of my sight,” I hissed at the maid who sniffled in response and walked around her. I was just about to turn the corner and head to my bedroom - for some much neede
Arnold:The sun was high up in the sky when I finally deemed it fit for me to return. My entire body dripped with sweat which stuck my cotton t-shirt to my chest, and left an imprint of my toned abs on it. I didn’t care though. It was satisfying to return from a long spar, and I had utilized three of our warriors to my benefit.Though my entire body hurt from the workout, the sparring had reduced the strange feelings I held to a lower intensity. Now, I had made up my mind to avoid Keiliegh and Ryker for the time being.It was because I, more than anything, wanted to figure out what was going on in me. Certainly it couldn’t be that I was falling for that girl, could it?Entering my bedroom without much fanfare, I jumped into the shower and washed myself off quickly. After that I left the bathroom, walking out nude as the day I was born, and not even bothering to put on a towel around my waist.Water dripped down my body as I air dried, thinking of the prospects of getting some much nee
Ryker:Arnold… did not look very happy to see me.I wondered why briefly before deciding that it didn’t matter.I held the book on mate bonds in my hand, which I had found just this morning. It had been an exciting thing to inform Arnold of, that the mate bond he so hated would be easily shattered without any side effects (at least after the full moon passed).“What the fuck are you doing here Ryker?” Arnold asked me, no, demanded of me.I was still a little surprised to see a hostile gaze on my brother’s face. But it was alright. I wasn’t planning on staying long anyway.“What’s wrong Arnold? I can’t come and check on my twin brother? You weren’t at breakfast so I thought it best to see what you were up to,” I said, before standing, the book still in my hand.His eyes narrowed at me, and he hissed, crossing his arms.“Ryker, for fucking fuck’s sake, I’m not in the damn mood to deal with your shit right now,” Arnold growled, before pointing to the door and glari at me. “Leave. Now.”“
5Keiliegh:I sighed as I returned from my walk that evening, having gone to see another part of the pack this time. I had only realized today that I was beginning to feel too comfortable in this pack and I didn’t know what to feel about it.Was it a good thing or a bad thing? I didn’t know, nor did I want to.But I could see myself enjoying the next couple of months… until I had to leave.Memories flashed through my head, delivering a montage filled with the image of the Alpha who had, in many ways, been my defender and protector while I found my footing in the Nightclan Pack.Ryker. He plagued my thoughts these days more than the nightmares of Alpha Jake - those nightmares had gradually become less frequent.The thought of leaving even after I had determined I had to after the six month waiting period, made me conflicted. How could I end up keeping to my words to leave when I was slowly falling for Ryker that way? I thought of all the things Ryker had done for me…The date at the sec
CHAPTER 54: Ryker’s POV.“Keliegh.” I called out, my eyes beaming out with Joy as soon as I saw her approaching.The smile on my face died down, replaced with curiosity and a raised brow. Her eyes that were before on the floor looked up to meet mine, the sadness in them revealing for just a second before she poorly masked it up, “Ryker, what are you doing in front of my room?” She said out, approaching me quicker.I walked to meet her, taking both her hands that were clapped together in front of her and into my hands, “I was waiting to eat some piece of cake I got from the kitchen from you. They’re my favorite flavors, what more than to share it with my favorite person in this pack?” I retorted with a small smile, swiping my thumb on her hand.Her eyes went down to our hands, a small smile that looked like it didn’t reach the bottom of her heart grazing her lips, making my brows go up more. I removed my hand away from hers, taking some steps back from her. I knew she still had some
CHAPTER 55: Ryker’s PovI matched annoyingly into Arnold’s study room with just one thing on my mind; to warn him to warn his chosen mate to steer clear of Keliegh. I didn’t bother knocking the door, plopping myself on his sofa and crossing my legs. His face morphed into annoyance, looking up from the stream of papers in front of him and to me,“To what do I owe this visit, brother?” “It’s not to anything good. I’m here to warn you.” “What have I done again? Is this about THAT GIRL? If it is, I’ll tell you to make use of the door as there’s nothing I want to say about her.”I gritted my teeth angrily, standing up and taking the seat in front of him, “she has a name, Arnold and this would be the last time I’ll say it to you. The next time I say it..“Would be what?” He interfered, a rumble of anger in his own voice.I smiled back, tapping my fingers on the table. A bit of silence reigned in the room coupled with heated glares before starting, “I’m here to warn you about your own gir