MasukTHIRD PERSON’S POVThe air in the room felt… wrong.Heavy.Alive.Ryan didn’t move from where he stood, but every instinct in him screamed to subdue what stood before him...but he couldn't get himself to lay a finger on Ethan.He had watched in worry as his mate struggled with whatever was fighting to take control of him.He watched as he stood at the center of the room, chest rising and falling slowly, like a predator that had just learned how to breathe.Those eyes…One silver the other red.They glowed faintly in the dim light.And something about it felt like trouble.“You need to sit,” Ryan said carefully, his voice calm. “Your body...”“I’m fine!” Ethan yelledRyan’s eyes narrowed.That wasn’t the Ethan he knew.He slowly walked closer reaching out to him. Before he could get to him.The door burst open.“Ethan!” A female's voice yelled.It was Jasmine’s voice breaking through the tension like lightning.She rushed in, Lily right behind her, both of them freezing the moment the
THIRD PERSON'S POV“Send word,” he said coldly to a guard as he passed, “that I will be seeing Lady Lucy immediately.”He gently laid Ethan on his bed.After a while, the knock came.“Enter,” Ryan said, his voice cold enough to still the air.The doors opened, and Lucy stepped in.She carried herself with the same poise as always, chin lifted, shoulders straight. But the moment her eyes landed on Ethan lying on Ryan's bed, something sharp flickered across her face."What is he doing here?!" She yelled."What the hell did you do?" Ryan asked ignoring her question."You almost killed him.""So the rumours are true. The rumour that the Alpha got himself wrapped around the fingers of a wolfless runt."Ryan stood up the moment those words left her mouth, his pupil flickering one could feel the anger seeping through him.He walked closer to Lucy."This is the last time I will tell you this, I can condone all your tricky schemes but do not come anywhere close to him else you will serve as fo
ETHAN'S POV "You can't disobey me now," He whispers into my ear. I didn't realise I was smiling until I heard him say; "Your smile, it's beautiful." I held my chest, for a second it felt like my heart was about to burst out my ribcage. While I was trying to digest the most beautiful compliment I've ever received, he leaned closer and kissed me. I hugged him so tight even though everything felt like one big dream. I didn't want to let go, I didn't want it to end, I just wanted to be in his arms if possible for the rest of my life. 'But what if he hates me by tomorrow, what if?' I pondered. I didn't notice tears were rolling down my cheeks and I was sobbing quite loudly until he wrapped me round his arms and whispered. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry I hurt you." I pulled back, "No, no you didn't. I.... I..." "You don't need to overthink anything." He cuts in like he had read my mind. I held his wrist, the heat of his skin searing into my palm. I looked into his eyes
THIRD PERSON'S POV "Three." He pulled Ethan into the bath with him.As he did, the water splashed around them. Ethan's breath caught in his throat as he was submerged, the warmth enveloping him like a shroud. Almost immediately, he felt Ryan's lips crash down on his. The kiss was unexpected but he couldn't resist.It was his first time kissing anyone, being wolfless, he never thought a day like this would come.He kissed him back with the same intensity, the Alpha's tongue probed deep, tasting of salt and musk, leaving Ethan gasping for air as they broke apart for a moment.Ryan's hands roamed over Ethan's body, undressing him. Once he was done, Ryan paused for a moment, admiring Ethan’s body before pulling him closer. He kissed him deeply while kneading his muscles with a strength that bordered on bruising, yet Ethan felt no pain; only an intoxicating rush of desire that threatened to consume him whole. The water swirled around them as they kissed again, their bodies entwined. Th
ETHAN'S POVI was stunned, my heart skipping a beat as the words “come closer” rang in my ears.I watched as steam curled from the wooden bath at the far end of the room, partially concealed behind a draped curtain of fine fabric.I could clearly see the shadow of Alpha Ryan, his powerful frame half-submerged, shoulders broad, water rippling around him.“I don't want to repeat myself, by the way you're late,” he said, his voice low, calm, and laced with that authority that always made my chest tighten.“I… I came as soon as I remembered, I'm sorry,” I stammered, stepping further inside, careful not to slip on the polished floor. My robe felt suddenly too heavy, too clumsy and my feet too weak to carry the whole of me.I’m not nearly qualified to see the Alpha in his bath, and I’m afraid I’ll be punished later for this. Even so, I was more afraid of the way my body felt.Before I knew it, I was standing directly in front of him.He leaned back slightly, the water glistening over his a
ETHAN'S POVThe evening came faster than expected, and for the first time in years I didn't want to leave the house.My stepdad was still silent and looked like he was avoiding me, but my siblings were all over me.I could see the guilt on their faces and how they tried so hard to make up for it.I think they've finally realised I didn't kill Mum as they all thought I did.Jasmine and I were both outside the cabin, under the cool air. I was lying on my back on this wooden bed that also served as a bench, my upper body was exposed and she was seated next to me, using the healing oil on my wounds both fresh and old wounds. The oil was cool, soothing, and as she did, she apologised over and over."It's fine, besides you weren't the one that hit me." I said."But I also instigated it." She quickly responded."I understand,” I said quietly, watching her fingers slow. “You all were angry. Anyone would have been.”She shook her head, her braids falling forward as she focused on the ugly pu
ETHAN'S POVHis arms slowly wrapped around my waist and while I stood frozen, the pain I felt subsided.I was yet again confused."How... how do you do that?" I managed to ask.He quickly pulled away from me."By tomorrow, I will send for you when I need you." He said before leaving me alone to my
ETHAN'S POVThe last thing I remembered was Alpha Ryan’s scent sharp cedar and storm, and the warmth of his arm locking around me just before the world went dark and blank.When I opened my eyes, everything felt... softer. The light. The air. The bed beneath me.I was at... at the Healer’s cot.And
RYAN'S POV While the meeting went on, I felt Ethan's body tremble beside me.His heartbeat pounded so fast, and mine instinctively responded, growing restless.I turned to him sharply. He swayed, eyes unfocused, and his body folding in on itselfI caught him just before he collapsed.The room erup
ETHAN'S POV“Come with me. If anyone asks, you're the Alpha's personal valet.”Those words made my heart beat in excitement. The feeling of both disbelief and fear all tangled into one heartbeat made me pause for a moment.For a split second, I just stood there, letting the moment sink in."Three







