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Beneath The Howl Chapter 19
The air in Kael’s private quarters was thick with the scent of pine, crushed berries, and the sharp, metallic sting of Eira’s blood. Outside, rain lashed against the stone walls of the Blackridge fortress, but inside, the atmosphere burned. Eira lay back against the dark sheets of Kael’s bed, her heart hammering against her ribs like a trapped bird. Every breath she took felt heavy, saturated with the overwhelming scent of him—smoke, dark cedar, and raw Alpha authority. Her skin was flushed, a wave of unnatural heat radiating from her core, but she forced herself to swallow down the tremor in her hands. It’s just fever, she lied to herself, locking away the dizziness that had plagued her since she’d gathered herbs near the outer borders. I’m just exhausted. Kael knelt on the edge of the mattress, his massive frame casting a long shadow over her. His shirt was torn at the shoulder, revealing golden skin marked by old battle scars. But it was his eyes that made her breath hitch—lumi
Beneath The Howl Chapter 18
Kael moved like a shadow through the packhouse, muscles coiled, senses stretched to the limit. Every corridor, every room, every hidden corner had been searched at least twice. The scent of blood, herbs, and something unfamiliar—foreign, predatory—clung to the air, making his stomach tighten. Ray. He had to find him. Now. “Lockdown all exits,” Kael barked to the pack guards. “No one in or out. Any unusual scent, any trace—report it immediately.” Sleep had abandoned him days ago. Every hour, every whisper of movement kept him on edge. Every time Eira’s scent brushed against his senses, he flinched. He couldn’t explain why he felt so off. She’s close… but she’s hiding something. His hands clenched into fists as he rounded another hallway. The frustration, the helplessness—it burned like fire behind his ribs. Ray had slipped through his grasp once. Never again.*** Eira moved quietly, her own heart pounding. She had spent the night tending to Ray, watching over him as he slept, fe
Beneath The Howl Choager 17
The forest was quiet, almost unnaturally so, as Eira worked beside the unconscious rogue. The last remnants of sunlight had faded, leaving a soft twilight glow that danced across the leaves. Her hands moved methodically, cleaning the worst of the blood and bruises, wrapping ragged strips of cloth around his wounds. She paused to breathe, glancing at the fragile figure in front of her. He looked even smaller than she had imagined, curled slightly, vulnerable. “Stay still,” she whispered, pressing a damp cloth to a cut on his temple. “You’re safe… for now.” The rogue stirred. His eyes cracked open slowly, clouded with pain and confusion. “Wh…where am I?” he croaked, voice hoarse. Eira’s heart skipped a beat. His voice sounded young—desperate, raw. “You’re in the woods. I found you… hurt.” He tried to push himself up, but a groan escaped him as his body refused. She gently pushed him back down. “Don’t move. You need rest—or you’ll bleed out.” The rogue’s eyes darted aro
Beneath The Howl Chapter 16
The storm broke long before dawn. Eira woke to the sound of wind clawing at the shutters, the kind of wind that felt like it was searching for something—someone. Her breath steamed in the cold air as she sat up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. She hadn’t rested well. She hadn’t rested in days. Because every night since Kael had marked her to save her life, the bond had throbbed like a bruise beneath her skin. Because every morning since then, she’d tried to pretend it meant nothing. And because tonight, she could feel him. Not physically—he wasn’t in the room. But his unrest pulsed faintly in her chest, a tug, a flicker of raw emotion through the half-formed bond neither of them wanted to acknowledge. She pressed a palm against her sternum. “Stop,” she whispered into the darkness. “Stop pulling.” As if he heard her, the tug faded. Or maybe he simply drew farther away. Eira exhaled shakily. She should have been grateful he was distancing himself. The more space
Beneath The Howl chapter 15
For a long time, Eira didn’t wake. Warmth cocooned her, unfamiliar yet comforting—arms around her waist, a heavy leg draped over hers, breath brushing her shoulder in slow, steady waves. When awareness finally slipped in, she realized two things at once: 1. She was naked. 2. Kael was wrapped around her like she was the only thing anchoring him to the world. His chest pressed against her back, solid and warm, his hand resting low on her stomach. Even asleep, his thumb moved faintly—like his body was searching for her without thinking. She lay still for a moment, letting herself feel it. The rise and fall of his breathing. The heat of his skin. The steady thrum of his heartbeat against her spine. He felt… calm. She wondered if he ever slept this deeply. If he’d ever allowed himself something as human as rest. Then, his fingers flexed against her waist. He shifted closer, nuzzling into the crook of her neck, murmuring something half-formed and tender. Her c
Beneath The Howl Chapter 14
KAEL’S POV His breath hit her skin first—hot, uneven, almost disbelieving. Eira lay beneath him, still damp from the bath, her hair spilling around her shoulders like dark silk. Kael hovered above her, braced on his arms, every line of his body tight with restraint. Like he was fighting himself. Like he was terrified of breaking her. “Eira…” His voice cracked, low and rough. “Tell me you want this.” She slid her hands up his chest, tracing the heat of him, the scars, the tension coiled in every muscle. “I want you.” Her voice trembled, but not with fear. “I’ve wanted you since the night you carried me into this place.” Something inside him snapped. He lowered his mouth to hers and kissed her—slow at first, almost reverent, then deeper, hungrier, as if he’d been starved for centuries and finally found water. Her hands tangled in his hair, tugging, drawing a ragged growl from his throat that vibrated against her lips. He pulled back just enough to look at her. His eyes gl
Beneath The Howl Chapter 3
KAEL THORNE Morning had barely broken when I found myself in the council building, standing in a room that smelled like old paper, burnt coffee, and the kind of tension that settled deep in your jaw. "Water samples from the northern creek came back." Said Kent, dropping a folder onto the table. "
Beneath The Howl Chapter 1
EIRA VALE I'd forgotten how bitter the wind could be in these mountains. It sliced across my skin like tiny knives, threading its way through the folds of my coat, numbing the tips of my fingers despite the gloves I wore. The dirt road beneath my boots was slush and gravel, the last remnants of s
Beneath The Howl Chapter 13
EIRA'S POV Eira loved children. Maybe it was due to the fact that she admired their innocence and their free spirit. She was unsure about many things, but one thing she was certain of was that she wanted children. Whenever she wasn’t working in the laboratory or getting tangled up with Kael,
Beneath The Howl Chapter 2
EIRA VALE The road into town curved like a spine through the hills, cracked and uneven in places, framed by pine and frostbitten brush. Kael walked ahead of me for a while, silent, his long strides eating the distance between bends. There was something unhurried about the way he moved, even thoug
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