MasukTHIRD PERSON'S POV After a long while, Jasmine and Lily finally returned home from the Pack house, both lost in their own thoughts. The weight of everything they had learned hung heavily between them.“I still can’t believe Alpha Ryan is Ethan’s mate,” Lily said at last, releasing a long, uneasy sigh.Jasmine lowered herself onto the floor, her expression troubled. “But what if the pack finds out? Won’t Ethan be cast out?”Lily hesitated before shaking her head. “I don’t think so.”“How can you say that?” Jasmine asked, her voice laced with worry. “Their bond is forbidden, and we’re just commoners. The Alpha King might be spared, but Ethan…” Her voice faltered. “He could be burned alive.”A heavy silence settled between them.Lily’s jaw tightened as she stared ahead. “No,” she said firmly after a moment. “I won’t let that happen.”Jasmine leaned forward, desperation creeping into her voice. “Then let’s leave. All of us; you, Dad, Aldan, Ethan, and me. We can run away from the pack.”
THIRD PERSON’S POV The 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 yelled Ryan’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 he
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 POV The next morning started slow. I didn't get any orders from Alpha Ryan and Lysa was late.To pass the time, I helped mistress Alira clean everywhere while I waited for Lysa.While I was mopping the floor, Lysa walked in.Seeing her, my face immediately lit up."I thought you won't be c
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
ETHAN'S POV "Please Dad, I will really do anything." I cried.My Dad stared down at me, his expression unreadable.He was about to say something when Aldan walked in.“Will you get up, and stop acting weak.” Aldan finally said. "You don't go on your knees on every little thing." I froze. That wa







