JUST OVER TEN YEARS LATER.
KIAN
"Xendaya!" Niko called to his younger sister.
His hazel eyes were full of irritation as he glared at his sister, at ten he was already a strong big boy. He had patience when it came to his sisters, but Xen tested it often.
I turned hearing her mischievous laughter. She was eight now, but she was her mother’s replica. Despite Xendaya having hazel eyes and hair that fell in waves, she had the very same mischievous smile that her mother had, and she was always up to no good.
"I didn’t take it!" She denied.
Lie.
"Daddy, Xenie did!" Morwenna stated softly, blowing her hair out of her face.
My little six-year-old petal, with her doe red eyes and soft black curls, she was the only one who was definitely a vampire. Needing blood from birth, whilst the other two seemed more wolf, but until their shift, we wouldn’t know.
"Xen, what did you take?" I asked, frowning as I put down my paintbrus
PROLOGUE MORGANA "Did you hear that?" A sharp voice spoke. "No, what is it?" "I thought I heard something?" I covered my mouth, calming my beating heart as I hid behind a thick oak tree, I was almost out… The guards walked past, as soon as they were out of sight, I continued running through the trees, a faint smile crossing my lips. Finally! The wind rushed through my hair, the moon peeked through the trees, and the distant sounds of forest animals reached my ears. My heart was beating with excitement as the sound of the gushing water and the scent of the lake reached my senses. I slowed down, looking back over my shoulder to make sure none of the patrol had followed. I stepped to the river edge, slipping my shoes off, removing my nightdress but staying in my lingerie, and getting into the water. I giggled. The wine in my system from earlier made me feel lightheaded and giddy. I dipped my head un
TWO MONTHS LATERMORGANAThe harsh cold was biting into me, even though I didn’t feel the cold easily. My chiffon knee length dress did nothing to help, but I wasn’t really bothered.I looked down at the grand black marble tombstone of my father. The late King Araton.That night, I wished I had been at the palace; I was one of our finest warriors, but I hadn’t been. Instead, I had been frolicking in the lake with a mysterious man that I didn’t even see… I felt bitter, broken and empty.The wind whipped around me as I crouched down, placing my slender hand on the cold marble.I’m sorry, father. I should have been there.Two months had passed, but the ache in my chest at his loss was still present. I closed my eyes, breathing deeply to control the hurricane of emotions that devoured me."Lady Morgana, the king has called for you!" A breathless male servant spoke.I stood up gracefully,
KIANI frowned deeply, turning away from the window where I had been watching my men train.Running a hand through my tight curls, I sighed as the memory of the first time I saw her returned to me. She had been beautiful and alluring, her voice… I throbbed hard at the memory of my mate, a woman I had been searching for, for many years, yet when I found her, she was not suitable to be my Luna or Queen."Come here." I commanded, looking at the gorgeous woman who I had called for, one of the unmated she-wolves of my pack. Her curvy body, with her ample tits and curvaceous hips clad in just lingerie, was appealing. Her long brunette locks were curled to perfection, and her sultry makeup was enticing. A beautiful she-wolf.She came towards me, sashaying her hips sensually, and I found my gaze dipping to the front of her lacy panties. The moment she reached me, I tangled my hand in her hair, staring into her deep grey eyes. She wasted no time, running he
MORGANA"This is complete rubbish." I ran a hand through my hair, my irritation only growing.How could Azrael agree to such a stupid request?"How can he allow this to happen?! He will send one of our women to a beast!" I snapped, trying to free myself from my uncle's hold."Morgana, you really need to hold that tongue." Adelle, one of my brothers’ mistresses said, raising her nose in distaste. "You know you will be punished if you don’t.""I am the princess, Adelle. Remember that." I snapped coldly, "Leave me be uncle!""Promise me you won’t do anything stupid." He said, concern clear in his voice.I exhaled sharply."I won’t."He sighed relieved, and let go of me. I shook my head, turning and storming out of the hall.Word had gone around that the Alpha King was in these very halls. In fact, Azrael was actually going to display our women as if they were livestock? Oh, fuck him and the Al
MORGANA The dagger was inches away from him, when suddenly he raised his hand, catching it between two fingers, his eyes blazing gold with anger rolling off of him in waves. Before anyone could react, he was before me, grabbing my body by the neck and slamming me against the marble pillar behind me. A menacing growl ripped from his throat, and anyone who had been about to move stilled. I grabbed his wrist, trying to free myself. My heart was pounding, his seductive scent and his presence were messing with my senses. My eyes blazed as I tried to free myself, but he was stronger. I held his gaze, trying to compel him to let me go, but it wasn’t working. "Let go of me!" I choked out. Was no one going to intervene? I glared at the Alpha before me, but he simply stayed silent. What the hell was going on in that mind of his? He let go of my throat, suddenly dropping me to the ground, swallowing hard as he looked away. I stood up, pulling out my seco
KIAN I couldn’t even fucking sleep after last night. Knowing that she was down there in the goddamn cold, even if she was a vampire. At the same time, her anger and hatred towards me only pissed me off immensely. I clenched my fist, my claws digging into my palm, drawing blood. Luca watched me; his arms were crossed, waiting for me to stop my pacing. "I’m kind of confused… I mean, I don’t understand why you agreed to this. You do know those blood suckers have been stealing our people, especially the humans, to feed on them? I admit that woman is beyond beautiful, and I get why you probably wanted her, but agreeing to this over one sexy woman?" My eyes flashed and I growled, slamming my hand down on my desk, splintering it down the middle. "She is mine!" I hissed murderously. Him calling her beautiful only fuelled the inferno that was blazing inside of me. He looked completely confused and shocked. "Whoa… Ok..." Luca backed away, raisin
MORGANA "Get up!" Someone shouted. The screeching sound of the hinges of the cell door being opened made me open my eyes. I was leaning against the wall, I wasn’t sure when I fell asleep last night. "I’m awake." I replied icily, glaring at the two men before me haughtily. "What do you want?" The taller of the two cocked his brow, scoffing as he looked at his partner. "Did you hear that Gale..? She’s got an attitude even when she’s locked up down here." He sneered. "Lee… Don’t. You know Gerald’s orders." Gale muttered, turning to me. He glared coldly. "Get up." I raised an eyebrow. Was I getting out of here? My heart thudded as I slowly stood up, tossing my hair over my shoulder. My wrists were still bloody and a mess from the other night. I was weak, and due to the lack of food, I wasn’t healing well either. I needed blood, but I was not going to ask these beasts for anything. The urge to sink my teeth into one of them
KIAN I had just spent the morning attending to paperwork and was tempted to go see what she was up to. I wasn’t even halfway down the stairs when I heard her. "I said, move away! I will hurt you!" "Miss, are you ok?" My heart skipped a beat as I ran down the stairs in a blur, only to see Morgana’s fangs out as she backed away against the wall from Jody and Lorna, who were steadily approaching her. "I said I'm dangerous. Go away!" She snapped, stumbling as she fell backwards. I stopped in my tracks; she wasn’t attacking them… Where were those fucking fools? I would see to them… but… My gaze snapped back to her, as I watched her struggle. I would jump to protect the pups if need be, but seeing her do her best not to hurt them made a strange emotion tighten in my chest. She looked beautiful, even though she looked pale as death. Her cherry red lips were dry and the struggle in her eyes as she stared at the children before