Kai POVI stood under the cold shower, the third I was taking since Celeste had texted me she was coming with my mate โ by the way, her name was Lily.Now I was in the shower for the third time, another futile attempt to quell my raging hard-on and the lust flowing through my veins. My wolf Hud, paced restlessly, still driven wild by the lingering scent of our mate.โEnough, Hud!โ I growled, โWe will not act like animals in heat. I know you want her as much as I do but she deserves better than that, donโt you think? And we should work on making her trust us first before any other thing,โ.As I stepped out of the shower, my phone rang. I sighed recognizing my motherโs ringtone. I answered, already knowing what this call would be about.โKai, darling,โ her voice came from the other end. โIโve arranged the most delightful dinner for you tomorrow evening. Her name is Chloe and sheโs the daughter of one of my distant cousins. Sheโs beautiful and the type of woman I know youโll like. And sh
Lily POVI stood before Alpha Kai, feeling like a dwarf in his imposing presence. He was too tall and strong for me and he made me feel small and vulnerable. Despite Celesteโs reassurances that he wasnโt going to punish me, I couldnโt shake off the fear that punishment or immediate expulsion from the pack awaited me.But the way I see it, expulsion would be the best-case scenario โ a clean break, a chance to run far away from this world of wolves and Alphas I barely understood.I watched as he rose from his desk and walked up to me. As he approached, I kept my head bowed, eyes fixed on the floor. Yet something strange stirred within me. It was an unfamiliar pull urging me to look up, to meet his gaze, to step closer and run my hands on his hard chest, to feel his heartbeat โ to kiss his lips that were currently clamped in a straight line.The intensity of my absurd emotions startled and embarrassed me.What was I thinking? I was the intruder here and I had just lost Lucas who I believ
Kai POVAs soon as she left my study, I slumped in my chair, running a hand through my hair in frustration. My wolf โ Hud was howling in disappointment, angry at letting our mate leave.โPatience,โ I muttered to myself. โWe canโt rush this. Sheโs not ready,โ.But even as I tried to convince myself, I couldnโt ignore the ache in my chest and my pants. The mate bond was there โ so powerfulโฆ so undeniable. Yet Lily seemed oblivious to it. Why couldnโt she feel it too? And more importantly, how long could I resist the pull before it drives me mad?Leaning back in my chair, I exhaled slowly trying to regain my composure. The conversation with Lily had left me as aroused as Iโve ever been. Even right now, with her scent still in my office, I was as hard as a rock and I knew it was Hudโs way of punishing me.He kept throwing her image to my subconscious, filling me with lust.โDamned animal!โ I muttered under my breath โCan you stop playing these games. We canโt just do with her as we want,โ
Lily POVThe sun dipped below the horizon casting a beautiful shadow on Royal Hunter Pack when I arrived at Celesteโs house.I sucked in my breath as I took in the big house that seemed to have green lands that stretched behind it forever. It filled me with the nostalgia of running through the fields back at home, soaking up the morning sunlight and the dream of running with my wolf but it was a stupid dream because I was never going to get my wolf. I was too old for it anyway.Although big, the house had a humble aura around it. I could feel it. The doors of the house opened and Celeste came out wearing a big smile as she came towards me.โI see you lived!โ she chuckled, giving me a once over โThe way you were scared of being alone with him, I was tempted to stay back just to make sure he doesnโt bite off your head,โ.โWell,โ I blushed red lowering my gaze. โHe was kinder than I expected,โ I admitted softly. โAlpha Kai, from all the stories that Iโve heard of him seemed like a danger
Kai POVThe night was quiet, a gentle breeze rustling through the trees as I approached my sisterโs house.My heart pounded in my chest, a mixture of anticipation and nervousness coursing through my veins. I have never done anything like this before โ sneaking into a house in the dead of the night to see a girl. But Lily wasnโt just any girl. She was my mate and the pull to be near her was overwhelming.Also, this was a good opportunity to check on my sister Celeste and my grandparents.As I reached the front door, I paused, my senses picking up movement inside. I took in a deep breath, my wolf on high alert, until I opened the door and ushered myself in. Celeste stood there, one hand on the toiletโs door knob and her eyes wide with surprise.โKai?โ then as if remembering my title she corrected herself quickly. โAlpha,โ she whispered, quickly bowing her head. โIโฆI wasnโt expecting you. What brings you here?โโI came to check on you and Grandpa and Grandma. How are they?โ I asked feeli
Kai POVA sad smile ghosted my lips as I made my way out of Lilyโs room, carefully closing the door behind me.I couldnโt believe I had stayed with her for nearly an hour. Every part of her body was etched in my mindโs eyes โฆ I couldnโt wait to make her mine finally. I was so wrapped in my thoughts that I didnโt notice Liam was waiting for me in the living room. It wasnโt until I made to pass that he cleared his throat making me jerk with surprise.โLiam?โ I scoffed entering the living room. His eyebrows were raised a mixture of amusement and concern as he stared at me. โWhat are you doing here?โ I asked.โI should be asking you, Alpha,โ he retorted crossing his arms over his body. โI hope you didnโt take advantage of the poor little girl?โ he asked his tone light but with an undercurrent of seriousness. โFrom the look in your eyesโฆ you seem to be lusting.I snorted, shaking my head in disbelief at the implication of what he meant. โOf course not,โ I growled softly, mindful of the peo
Lily POVThe morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, gently rousing me from my slumber.I stretched like a lazy cat with a smile on my face. I couldnโt remember the last time I slept until sunrise. For a moment, I lay still expecting a shout from Vanessa asking if her breakfast was ready or if I had her goat milk bath ready or my father growling with approval at the salty food I made that morning.A sad smile played on my lips as I wondered how they would be coping. Vanessa must have gone crazy and I wishโฆI stoppedโฆ what was I doing? Why was I worrying about them after everything? Shaking off the nostalgia, I rose from the bed and made my way to the bathroom to shower. I stayed for a while, scrubbing every part of my body clean. After that, I made my way to the closet.Celeste had generously offered to share her wardrobe with me and had told me last night to use any of her clothes I like. As I browsed through the clothes, I felt drawn to a simple, pale blue sundress. As I sli
Lily POVI was bursting with warmth, love and food after breakfast, so I retreated to my room to rest.I sat by the window, gazing at the beautiful scenery created by the sun. Everything was going so smoothly that I was beginning to feel that I was in an alternate universe. I was grateful for the kindness Iโd been shown but a part of me couldnโt help but wonder when the other shoe would drop.I was worried that one day, this love would be taken away from me just like every other good thing that has ever happened to me. But still, I loved it here. A soft knock on the door pulled me from my thoughts. Thinking it was Celeste I rushed to the door and threw it open only to be met with a sight that left me momentarily speechless.Standing in the hallways was a small army of people, each carrying bags and boxes from what appeared to be high-end clothing stores and accessories combined. They smiled at me expectantly as they pushed past me with their load, as if this was the most normal thing
Kai POVI shrugged. “But it’s true, Kai,” she turned to face me. “I still don’t understand. If all of these happened, why did that part of memory had to be suppressed?”I closed my eyes, letting the final pieces of the puzzle fall into place. “Because it was necessary. Mother had Healer Odin block my memories after I went completely mad under the
Kai POVCeleste was quiet for a long moment, processing this revelation. "There has to be a way to break it," she finally said. "Some kind of counter-spell or ritual.""Maybe," I conceded. "But until we find it, I can't risk being near Lily. The curse is designed to destroy any chance I have at happiness with my true mate. Serena made sure that even in death, she would have her revenge."
Kai POVThe dream shifted again, pulling me forward through time to a memory I had buried deep within my subconscious. This time, I was in my bedroom in the pack house. Moonlight was streaming through the windows, casting shadows across rumpled sheetsSerena lay beside me, her dark hair spread across the pillow like a fan. We had just finished making love, and I felt the familiar haze of
Kai POVHealer Odin cleared his throat, a subtle reminder that I was holding this stranger—my mate—for longer than was appropriate. Heat crept up my neck as I realized how it must look, and I gently helped her settle back onto the bed, though my wolf protested the loss of contact."I should ask you some questions," I said, trying to regain my composure as Alpha. "For our records."
Kai POV"Alpha, this is not wise," Liam warned as I carried Serena to our camp, her small form still unconscious in my arms. "She could be leading the rogues to us.""She's not a rogue," I insisted, my steps steady despite my warriors' apprehensive glances. "She's been attacked by them.""Or she's a trap," Marcus, my grandfather added. "We don't know who she is."
Kai POVDarkness covered me like a heavy blanket, thick and suffocating. I tried to open my eyes, to move, to breathe, but my body wouldn't respond. Was I dead? Did I fail to protect Lily? Did that bastard take her again? I tried to listen again for Lilyโs voice, wishing I could just open my eyes. But all I could hear was somethingโdistant beeping, muffled voices, and beneath it all, a familiar heartbeat. Lily. My wolf stirred at the sound, but we remained trapped in this void between consciousness and oblivion.Then, like a projector flickering to life, images began to form in the darkness. A forest, bathed in afternoon sunlight. The scent of pine and earth filled my nose, so vivid I could have sworn I was really there. My men flanked me in formation as we tracked rogue scents through the forest.Three years ago. Before I had met Lily. Before my memories shattered.The dream swept me into the scene completely, and suddenly I was there, living it again as if for the first time.I was
Lily POVEverything hurtBrightness. That was the first thing I became aware of—a harsh, glaring light that seemed to pierce straight through my eyelids. Pain followed, radiating from what felt like every inch of my body, a dull, persistent throb that intensified with each shallow breath.I tried to open my eyes, but they felt sealed shut, heavy and uncooperative. My mouth was dry,
Kai POVI had no time to dwell on it. The silver wound on my flank burned like fire, joining the chorus of injuries from my fight with Lucas. But Lily needed me, and nothing would stop me from reaching her."Kai!"I turned at the sound of my name, surprised to see my cousin Kevin rushing through the trees toward me. He came to an abrupt halt as he took in the scene—two dead assassin
Chapter 151Kai POVI stood in front of the French window of my office, my breathing ragged, blood was still seeping from the wounds Lucas had inflicted. Vanessa had sent me pack to my pack earlier after reluctantly agreeing to help search for her sister after seeing the evidence of Lucas's betrayal, but we had no solid leads on where he might have taken Lily.