MAISIE As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow across the sky, Zayn and I finally made our way out of the war room. We left the windows wide open, allowing the cool evening breeze to sweep through the stale air hanging within. While Zayn secured the door, I wandered into the dimly lit hallway.I was still drunk with my happiness after the passionate and exhilarating experience we had just shared. Although I had still not gained complete control of my legs, my heart still sang with joy whenever I thought about how tender and gentle Zayn had been. As soon as he appeared within my sight, I eagerly closed the gap between us, reaching out to intertwine my fingers with his. My heart slowly sank in my chest when I saw his face blanketed with ice, staring back at me. He tried to pull his hand but I held on with a tight grip, forcing my smile back in place. I could sense his emotional withdrawal but I was too scared to acknowledge it if it meant that I would lose my
MAISIEMen were truly prideful creatures.Those were the thoughts in my head when I entered the room in time to see Felix being attended to by the pack healer. I unclasped my fingers from my husband's and went over to Anna's side after examining his condition with a glance.I whispered to her with a frown, watching Felix lean against a couch while the healer treated him, "Why is he looking so weak? Didn't you attend to him when he woke up?"At that moment, a deep frown spread across Kodiak's face as he folded his arms. Anna explained, "He insisted on seeing you before he would agree to any treatment or conversation."After the healer finished her treatment, I finally made my way over to him. He appeared to have aged significantly since the last time I saw him awake, but as soon as his eyes met mine, a familiar, charming smile graced his lips. Despite the years that seemed to weigh on him, his eyes lit up with joy as he enveloped me in a warm embrace."Thank the goddess that you are fi
MAISIEAs I stopped with the thought in my mind, my husband, who had been watching me for a while, suddenly blocked my view to get my attention.I scowled at him once I had woken up from my trance, “What is it?”“Are you still mad because I ruined your best friend's face?” His face held no remorse as our eyes locked. “You do know that he had it coming from the time he had been sneaking into my pack. He had been testing my patience so many times already.”I stilled in shock when I heard him speak, retreating a few steps back to examine him. Although he looked perfectly normal, I could tell that something had changed about him. “Y-Your memories...” My eyes widened with surprise, “Do you remember everything now?”He confessed, “Only some of them.”“When did you get them back?”"From the moment he gave me that nasty kick to the face,” Zayn replied without hesitation. I couldn't help but wince when I saw his cheeks swelling but he deserved it. They both did. I pinched the bridge of my no
MAISIEThe clock struck midnight, jolting me out of sleep as a mysterious whistle pierced through the silence of my bedroom. Groggily, I opened my eyes, struggling to adjust to the pitch-black surrounding me. Gradually, I realized I was still in Kodiak's house. The origin of the whistle sent shivers down my spine, and I cautiously began to trace its source.It was coming from outside my window.When I gingerly tested my muscles to see if I could move, my heart caught in my throat when I discovered that I was confined in my sleeping husband's embrace. To free myself, I had to exert patience and wisdom but after several minutes, I could finally leave the bed. However, I knew that attempting to open the door would only wake up my sensitive mate so I decided to scale the window instead. I landed on the soft grass underneath my feet and focused on locating the source of the whistle I had heard earlier. The moonlight shone brightly on my path as I maneuvered my way around the house but sud
MAISIEAs I returned to the room, a sinking feeling of dread crept over me when I noticed that the bed was now empty. Panic set in as I frantically searched the entire bathroom, but my husband was nowhere to be found. An uneasy thought crossed my mind - could he have followed me without my knowledge? I hurriedly glanced out of the window, but there was no sign of him below. So where could he possibly be?I was still searching every corner of the room when I heard the door creak open behind me. Surprised, I turned to find Zayn standing there, holding a cup of water. He seemed taken aback for a moment before he spoke in a monotone voice, "Oh, so you have finally returned?"“Yeah, I went...” I stammered nervously, “...for a midnight run since my wolf was feeling restless. What about you? Where have you been?”He held the cup aloft as he responded, "I went to get some water to drink."After his simple explanation, an odd silence descended between us. My thoughts raced as I looked at him,
ZAYNShe would never understand how hard it was for me not to tear her fucking clothes off her body and burning them in the fireplace in front of me.All I wanted right now was to hunt down that motherfucker who dared to lay his filthy hands on my mate.She had not yet realized it, but his scent lingered on her skin and it greatly vexed my wolf. The more she burrowed into my arms for an embrace, the stronger my murderous urges threatened to overwhelm my mind. When I couldn't stand it anymore, I suggested, "Babe, you must look very sweaty after that run. Why don't you go and take a bath before you sleep?"She nodded with a slight yawn and then asked me, "Are you sure you don't want to join me?" She wiggled her eyebrows naughtily."Nah, I'll pass," I forced my wolf down in the deepest recesses of my mind before I could speak again. "I'll just wait for you right here. You should go first."As she disappeared into the bathroom, I approached the open window, realizing it was likely the way
MAISIESomething was wrong. I was in the kitchen, accompanied by the sound of Alexei and Kenzo's laughter filling the air. Suddenly, a sharp, unbearable pain surged through my chest, causing me to drop the metal spoon to the floor with a resounding thud. It felt like a wave of agony crashing over me, leaving me breathless and shaken.The room went silent as both boys turned to me, watching me lean against the countertop in sheer pain. Before I could even utter a single word, my son was by my side to check on me. His handsome face was clouded by worry as he asked me, “Mum? Are you alright?”“Yes, baby,” I gritted my teeth hard to endure the pain. My eyes prickled with tears as I struggled to speak to him, “Mommy just needs to be alone right now. Why don't you take your cousin and go play somewhere else?”“But-”"Alexei, I need you to leave. Now," I said, my voice sounding firmer this time.After a tense few seconds, my son went over to his little cousin, who was sitting on the floor,
MAISIE Upon regaining consciousness, I sprang out of bed and hastily made my way out of the bedroom, leaving a peaceful Anna sleeping behind. The hallway stretched out before me, dimly lit and seemingly endless, but I pushed forward, following the faint sounds filtering through the air. Entering the living room, my senses were filled by the presence of a large group of men, their murmurs filling the space. All eyes turned to me, drawn by the silent gaze of a man at the center of the room. Suddenly, I felt a wave of tension as his intense gaze bore into me, causing a rush of conflicting emotions within me.As the strange atmosphere in the room thickened, Kodiak finally concluded the meeting, “It's getting dark already. Let's continue this plan tomorrow morning. Everyone, get some rest.”As he walked past me, I caught the faint snigger in his voice, “Especially the both of you.”After the heavy wooden door clicked shut, Zayn carefully set down the elegant pen he had been holding and g