JAYDEN
Today drained the life out of me. I was so buried in work and stress that I forgot everything else—even her. "Are you alright?" she asked softly. "Yeah... I'm fine." She got to her feet and walked toward me. God, she looked incredible—smooth, rich skin glowing in the low light, her brown eyes deep and watching me closely. And those dimples—damn. Every time she smiled, I felt it in my chest. She stopped just in front of me, close enough that her scent hit me—warm, sweet, and addictive. "Mr. Jayden..." she started, voice quiet but firm, "I know you don’t want me poking around in your business. But I can’t help it. I don’t even know how to explain this feeling... I just hate seeing you this troubled." You don’t need to explain it, I thought to myself. I know exactly what that feeling is. She wasn’t tall, not too slim, not too thick—just soft and real in all the right ways. I had to bend slightly to meet her lips. I pulled her gently into my arms and dipped my head, inhaling her scent like it could fix everything inside me. It calmed me. Instantly. Then I kissed her—hungrily at first. But I had to slow down. This was only her second time. She was still new to all of me. So I softened it, made it tender, letting her know she was safe with me. She responded with a quiet fire, hands gliding up and down my torso, stoking the heat between us. My body was more than ready. She untied the towel around my waist and let it fall. Her fingers wrapped around me—slow strokes, teasing me. Then she dropped to her knees, lips brushing over the tip, tongue swirling, tasting me. My head fell back. “Fuck…” I groaned. “That feels so fucking good.” It had been too long. Too damn long since anyone touched me like this. She sucked slowly, savouring it, trying to take all of me in. She couldn’t—not with my size—but she tried. I gripped her hair, not rough, just enough to guide her, to feel her mouth on me while I controlled the pace. I stopped to ask, "Are you okay with this?" She nodded, with no hesitation. Then she went back to it—sucking, spitting, stroking, devouring me. The wet sounds filled the room, sinful and perfect. "Where did you learn this?" I asked, voice hoarse, eyes shut. "P**n," she answered like it was nothing. "You what?" “I don’t watch it often… I just wanted to learn something new,” she said, eyes flicking down to my cock with a little smirk. “Like this.” She took me deep again, and when her eyes met mine with my cock buried in her mouth, I almost lost control. I pulled out before I came too soon. She pushed me back on the bed, taking charge. Stripped off her nightie and stood there, letting me admire her. "You have the most beautiful body I’ve ever seen," I told her. And I meant it. She climbed onto the bed, spread her thighs, and eased herself onto me. She was soaking wet, but I could feel her hesitation when she tried to take me in. My cock was rock-hard. I couldn’t take the teasing anymore—I gripped her hips and pushed inside her in one deep thrust. She gasped, eyes wide. “I didn’t see that coming…” “Sorry,” I whispered. “You were torturing me.” She adjusted, then began moving at her own pace, slow and deep. I cupped her breasts, thumbs brushing over her nipples, and she tilted her head back with a soft moan that made my cock twitch inside her. I couldn’t take it anymore—I flipped her under me and took the lead, pounding into her tight, wet heat. Her moans turned into cries of pleasure as I pushed deeper, faster. The room was silent except for her voice screaming my name and the wet slap of our bodies colliding. She came hard—her body trembling around me—but I didn’t stop. I kept going until I came too, exploding deep inside her. I waited as her body shook with the aftershocks of her orgasm, holding her until she stopped trembling. Then I pulled out slowly and collapsed beside her. “That was… incredible,” I murmured. “Did you enjoy it?” She turned to me, smiling. “Very much.” She started to get up. “I’ll go get some warm towels—” “No.” I grabbed her waist and pulled her back down. “Let’s just shower in the morning.” She settled against me, warm and soft. And just like that, we drifted off to sleep—wrapped in each other, the night silent around us.CATRIONA It has been eight months since the pack was attacked and everything that followed. Jayden and I have been able to reconcile, and our love for each other has grown. Ever since Gabriel broke the mate bond with me, he has suddenly disappeared. Until now, I haven't seen him. But I have heard murmurs from pack members that he found himself a mate and made her Luna. Initially, I was hurt because he seemed so determined to be with me but then suddenly ended our connection. However, I feel at ease with everything going well around me. The pack members have accepted me as their alpha's mate, and their affection toward me is growing stronger. My brother's health has stabilised, so we don’t have to visit the hospital as often. Regarding the old spirits, they continue to possess me during times of trouble and fight our battles when needed. However, whenever I attempt to inquire about our relationship, they simply smile and leave me hanging. I have given up on pursuing this topic. Vane
JAYDEN I froze in place when my so-called vampire brother burst out of the pack house, somehow managing to get his hands on Catriona. "I’ve had enough, little brother," he said. Everyone paused, including Gabriel, waiting to see whom he was referring to as his brother. Gabriel was quick to react, glancing from me to the vampire. His face turned red with fury, and I could tell he wanted to charge at my brother and break him in half. As satisfying as that would be, it was also impossible. Doing anything foolish would put Catriona in danger. My brother approached me confidently, exuding an air of satisfaction. He sniffed Catriona’s neck and then turned to me, remarking, “She smells good.” He twirled his bloody tongue over his fangs. Gabriel’s voice echoed angrily in my mind, demanding, “Who is this bloodsucker to you, Jayden?” His wolf paced restlessly around him while bombarding me with questions. “Let her go. It’s me you want,” I said, but instead, his smile grew wider, as if he
GABRIEL After ensuring Catriona’s safety indoors, I ventured out to mediate the conflict between the witches and Jayden’s enraged wolves. I never anticipated being struck by the witches’ wrathful magic, which was originally intended for Jayden. The impact left me clutching my chest tightly, as if it might burst open. I remained on the ground for several minutes, groaning in pain. Although the temptation to shift and violently retaliate was strong, I knew I had to remain calm. Feeling frustrated, I took a deep breath and confidently approached the wolves and witches, positioning myself between them with a dominant demeanour. “You all need to calm the fuck down,” I assertively stated. Surprisingly, everyone except Jayden stopped. He angrily trotted over to me, snarling in my direction… “You dare bring unknown witches to my house and give orders to my pack? Who do you think you are?” he said, his voice guttural. “Trust me, I wouldn’t mess with bringing witches to either pack. They’
CATRIONA I gazed wide-eyed, still processing what had just happened as I hurried over to Jayden, who appeared to be in pain. My love and concern for him compelled me to reach out, but instead, a powerful gust of wind blew through me, separating us. I stumbled backwards, my heart pounding in my chest. Fortunately, Gabriel was behind me and caught me before I hit the ground. His strong arms wrapped around me, providing a sense of stability amidst the chaos. I clung to him, grateful for his presence in this bewildering moment. Without hesitation, I turned to face the witches, my voice trembling with a mix of fear and anger. “Did you do this? Are you responsible for what just happened?” I demanded, my eyes narrowing as I awaited their response. The witches exchanged glances, their expressions filled with surprise and confusion. One of them, with silver hair, stepped forward, her voice gentle yet resolute. “No, we had nothing to do with it,” she replied. My mind raced, trying to mak
JAYDEN I froze in my tracks, my heart pounding in my chest. The weight of my wolf’s words hung heavily in the air, leaving me speechless. Breaking the mate bond was an unthinkable act, a betrayal of the deepest kind. It was a bond meant to be eternal—unbreakable. That is the best thing we can do for Catriona. She’ll be free. And safe from being hurt by the man she loves. Even though my wolf said this, I could feel the sadness in his tone and the beating of his heart, which told me he didn’t truly mean it. I knew he was trying to punish me for everything I did to him—especially to Catriona. Fuck me, I wasn’t in my right damn mind. However, it doesn’t mean that I don’t love Catriona. I genuinely love and care about her to the extent of giving my life for her. Despite my wolf’s warning, I disregarded him and headed into the house. "Did you hear what I said?" His voice echoed loudly in my head, making it hard for me to think straight. "I heard you loud and clear, beast." We need to
CATRIONA I stared wide-eyed at the saliva rolling down my bare skin, fear flooding in as the memory of Jayden's nearly lifeless body came rushing back. What is going to happen next? Am I going to end up in the same half-dead state as Jayden was? How many days will it be? And what about the child inside me? I instinctively touched my belly, filled with trepidation at the thought of my unborn child facing the same fate as me. How unlucky am I? Gabriel was immediately by my side, attempting to communicate with me, but his words were incomprehensible—though I could sense his anxiety and anger. I'm scared he will kill another person. Based on Gabriel's account of what the saliva did to Jayden, I expected an immediate reaction when it came into contact with me. However, it took longer for the effects to manifest. Gradually, I felt my larynx becoming blocked, making it difficult for me to breathe. Desperately gasping for air, I clutched at my throat. Gabriel's grip was strong, and his