Selene sat curled up on the velvet couch in her parents' grand sitting room, her hands clenched around a silk handkerchief. Her tears had dried, but her frustration simmered beneath the surface.โI canโt take it anymore,โ she snapped, voice thick with anger. โEverything is falling apart, and heโheโs letting it happen!โAnna sighed, setting down her teacup with a soft clink. โSelene, youโre overreacting.โโI am not overreacting!โ Selene shot back. โI did everything right. I stood by him. I endured the stares, the whispers. And now, some random girl appears, and suddenly, heโsโฆ different.โ She exhaled sharply, shaking her head. โItโs humiliating.โAnna studied her daughter, her expression unreadable. โAnd what have you done about it?โSelene blinked, caught off guard. โWhat?โโYouโre sitting here crying,โ Anna said calmly, โbut have you reminded him of who you are? Have you reminded him why he chose you?โ She leaned forward slightly, her voice laced with quiet authority. โMen donโt chas
Valtorโs steps faltered as he turned, the sound of his name piercing the air."Valtor!"He stiffened, the familiar voice cutting through the tension in the room. His gaze shifted to Gaia, whose face had gone red, eyes wide with the unmistakable flush of embarrassment. She looked as if she wished the floor would swallow her whole.Without another word, Valtor stepped back, his hand instinctively pulling away from the wall where it had been pressing just moments ago.Gaiaโs gaze followed him, her chest rising and falling quickly, a mix of frustration and discomfort flashing in her eyes. She didnโt say anythingโno defiance, no words of protestโonly a deep breath as she turned away, wrapping herself in silence.As she walked away, a sharp ache settled in her chest, leaving her to wonder why she felt that way about Valtor.โ โ โ John stood tall and imposing, his broad shoulders filling the doorway of the dimly lit hotel room. The air was thick with anticipation as he locked eyes with Evely
He guided her to the edge of the bed, positioning her on all fours, her ass presented for his taking. Evelyn's breath quickened as she felt the head of his cock pressing against her entrance."Please, sir," she whispered, her voice hoarse from the oral worship she'd just bestowed upon him.With one swift thrust, John impaled her, filling her completely. Evelyn gasped, her body adjusting to his size. He gripped her hips, his fingers digging into her flesh as he began to move, each stroke eliciting a moan from her."You like it rough, don't you, Detective?" he grunted, his voice strained with effort."Yes, sir," she managed, her words punctuated by his relentless pounding.John's dominance was absolute as he drove into her, his pace increasing with each thrust. Evelyn's hands clenched the bedsheets, her knuckles white as she struggled to maintain her composure. The sensation of being so thoroughly taken was overwhelming, and she wanted more."Harder, sir," she begged, her voice breaking
The air in the room was thick with tension, the lingering heat of their earlier passion replaced by something colder, sharper. Evelyn sat on the edge of the bed, a towel wrapped tightly around her chest, her damp hair clinging to her skin. She was still trying to process everythingโthe asylum burning to the ground, the case that had consumed her life now reduced to ashes. And John.John, who stood a few feet away, his shirt unbuttoned, the marks sheโd left on his skin barely faded, but already he felt like a stranger."You knew how much this case meant to me, John," she said, her voice brittle. "And yet, here we are. The asylum is gone. Burnt to the ground. And you expect me to believe you had nothing to do with it?"John let out a short, humorless laugh, rubbing the back of his neck. "Jesus, Evelyn. You really think I had something to do with that?""You tell me," she shot back. "Because itโs awfully convenient, donโt you think? The moment I get close to the truth, it all goes up in
Gaia lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling. She turned onto her side, hugging her pillow as her mind replayed what had happened earlier with Valtor.The way he had stood so close, how the air between them had felt too heavy, how his lips had almostโShe groaned, pressing her face into the pillow. Why am I even thinking about this?It wasnโt like she wanted him. He was someone elseโs mate. Seleneโs mate. The same Selene who had appeared just in time to remind them both of that.Gaia exhaled sharply and turned onto her back again.But stillโฆ the way he had looked at her. The way her body had reactedโโNo,โ she whispered to herself, shaking her head. โIโm not doing this.โShe needed sleep. Desperately.Maybe in the morning, she would stop feeling this ridiculous pull toward a man who wasnโt hers.Eventually, exhaustion crept in, and her thoughts blurred into dreams.---She didnโt know what woke her.The air in the room feltโฆ off.Gaiaโs eyes fluttered open, her body still sluggish from
The door to Gaiaโs room slammed open, and Valtor stepped in, his gaze immediately scanning the room. Behind him, a doctor followed, his medical kit clinking softly as he entered. Gaia sat up in bed, her fingers still tracing the scratch on her neck from the intruderโs violent grab. Her blood had dried, but the sting of itโof the situationโstill felt fresh.โGaia.โ Valtorโs voice was soft, but his eyes were hard, as if fighting off something dark. He turned to the doctor, his tone authoritative. โCheck her over. Now.โThe doctor quickly set to work, though his eyes flicked nervously between Valtor and Gaia. โOf course, Alpha,โ he said. His fingers gently pressed at Gaiaโs neck, making her wince slightly at the tenderness. She could feel his nervous energy, like he was being watched by something bigger than just the Alpha.The moment was interrupted when Selene entered the room, her presence a heavy cloud hanging over them. She walked in without a word, eyes locked on Gaia with an inte
Gaia stirred awake, her body sinking into the soft sheets, the warmth around her strangely familiar yetโฆ absent. She blinked against the dim morning light, turning her head toward the empty space beside her. Valtor was gone.Her fingers instinctively brushed over where he had been, the sheets still slightly warm. The memory of last night rushed backโthe intruder, the panic, Valtor holding her. She shivered.Did he cuddle her all through the night? She groaned, covering her face with her hands. Was she embarrassed? Maybe. Or maybe it was something elseโsomething she didnโt want to admit.A sharp knock pulled her from her thoughts."Good morning, sleepyhead!"Gaia barely had time to react before Lyra burst in, balancing a tray of food in one hand and a folded dress in the other. Her eyes sparkled with mischief as she shut the door behind her."You look like youโve seen a ghost," Lyra teased, setting the tray down beside Gaia. "Or had a very eventful night."Gaia rolled her eyes. "It wa
The ride to the party was tense. The air inside the carriage was thick with unspoken words, and the silence only made it worse.Gaia kept her hands folded in her lap, staring at the passing scenery through the small window. Selene, sitting beside her, wasnโt nearly as composed.She let out a sharp exhale. โThis is ridiculous.โValtor, sitting across from them, didnโt look up from where he rested his chin against his fist. โThen stop talking about it.โSelene scoffed. โSo thatโs it? Youโre just going to ignore the fact that she wasnโt supposed to be invited?โValtor didnโt react.Seleneโs nails dug into her palm. โYou told me this was a political gatheringโa private event. You do realize she doesnโt belong here?โGaia felt her jaw tighten, but she said nothing.Valtorโs eyes flicked toward Selene, his voice calm but firm. โGaia is my guest. Thatโs all you need to know.โSelene let out a bitter laugh. โRight. Your guest. Just like she was your guest last night? The same night you called
"Wait! Please don't hurt me."Gaiaโs voice rang out. She wasnโt sure why she said it. She wasnโt sure what she was trying to stopโLucian from draining her or from something even worse.Lucian turned to her slowly, amusement flickering across his face. โWait?โ He chuckled, taking a step closer. โHow pathetic.โGaia swallowed hard, her pulse racing. She couldnโt move. Not because she was restrained, but because of the power emitting from him. It was suffocating.Lucian knelt in front of her, lifting her chin with a single cold finger. His touch sent ice down her spine. โBeg me,โ he whispered, his red eyes gleaming with hostility. Before Gaia could react, a voice cut through the air, sharp and deadly.โTouch her again, and Iโll rip your spine out.โLucian sighed dramatically. โAnd here comes the wolf.โGaia was shoved to the floor as Lucian turned his full attention to Valtor.Valtor stood tall, his gaze locked onto Lucian with an expression colder than death itself. But something was
Seleneโs hands tightened around her phone as she read her father's message again. โGaia is about to meet her downfall right there at the party. And Valtor will not be able to protect her this time. Be careful.โWhat the fuck? Why didn't he tell her on time? She clenched her fists, breathing heavily. If something happened to Gaia, Valtor would lose it. He had already been overly protective, but if she was harmed, it wouldnโt just be a bloodbathโit would be war.Selene hesitated, fingers hovering over the screen. Should she warn him?No. If she told Valtor, heโd demand answers, and if he found out her father was involvedโฆ she couldnโt afford that risk.A deep breath. A forced calm. She slipped her phone into her purse and stepped out of the restroom.โ โ โ Valtor was occupied, surrounded by high-ranking officials and influential figures, exchanging formal pleasantries.Though his face held a polite expression, his eyes constantly searched the room.Gaia stood a few feet away, feeling o
The ride to the party was tense. The air inside the carriage was thick with unspoken words, and the silence only made it worse.Gaia kept her hands folded in her lap, staring at the passing scenery through the small window. Selene, sitting beside her, wasnโt nearly as composed.She let out a sharp exhale. โThis is ridiculous.โValtor, sitting across from them, didnโt look up from where he rested his chin against his fist. โThen stop talking about it.โSelene scoffed. โSo thatโs it? Youโre just going to ignore the fact that she wasnโt supposed to be invited?โValtor didnโt react.Seleneโs nails dug into her palm. โYou told me this was a political gatheringโa private event. You do realize she doesnโt belong here?โGaia felt her jaw tighten, but she said nothing.Valtorโs eyes flicked toward Selene, his voice calm but firm. โGaia is my guest. Thatโs all you need to know.โSelene let out a bitter laugh. โRight. Your guest. Just like she was your guest last night? The same night you called
Gaia stirred awake, her body sinking into the soft sheets, the warmth around her strangely familiar yetโฆ absent. She blinked against the dim morning light, turning her head toward the empty space beside her. Valtor was gone.Her fingers instinctively brushed over where he had been, the sheets still slightly warm. The memory of last night rushed backโthe intruder, the panic, Valtor holding her. She shivered.Did he cuddle her all through the night? She groaned, covering her face with her hands. Was she embarrassed? Maybe. Or maybe it was something elseโsomething she didnโt want to admit.A sharp knock pulled her from her thoughts."Good morning, sleepyhead!"Gaia barely had time to react before Lyra burst in, balancing a tray of food in one hand and a folded dress in the other. Her eyes sparkled with mischief as she shut the door behind her."You look like youโve seen a ghost," Lyra teased, setting the tray down beside Gaia. "Or had a very eventful night."Gaia rolled her eyes. "It wa
The door to Gaiaโs room slammed open, and Valtor stepped in, his gaze immediately scanning the room. Behind him, a doctor followed, his medical kit clinking softly as he entered. Gaia sat up in bed, her fingers still tracing the scratch on her neck from the intruderโs violent grab. Her blood had dried, but the sting of itโof the situationโstill felt fresh.โGaia.โ Valtorโs voice was soft, but his eyes were hard, as if fighting off something dark. He turned to the doctor, his tone authoritative. โCheck her over. Now.โThe doctor quickly set to work, though his eyes flicked nervously between Valtor and Gaia. โOf course, Alpha,โ he said. His fingers gently pressed at Gaiaโs neck, making her wince slightly at the tenderness. She could feel his nervous energy, like he was being watched by something bigger than just the Alpha.The moment was interrupted when Selene entered the room, her presence a heavy cloud hanging over them. She walked in without a word, eyes locked on Gaia with an inte
Gaia lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling. She turned onto her side, hugging her pillow as her mind replayed what had happened earlier with Valtor.The way he had stood so close, how the air between them had felt too heavy, how his lips had almostโShe groaned, pressing her face into the pillow. Why am I even thinking about this?It wasnโt like she wanted him. He was someone elseโs mate. Seleneโs mate. The same Selene who had appeared just in time to remind them both of that.Gaia exhaled sharply and turned onto her back again.But stillโฆ the way he had looked at her. The way her body had reactedโโNo,โ she whispered to herself, shaking her head. โIโm not doing this.โShe needed sleep. Desperately.Maybe in the morning, she would stop feeling this ridiculous pull toward a man who wasnโt hers.Eventually, exhaustion crept in, and her thoughts blurred into dreams.---She didnโt know what woke her.The air in the room feltโฆ off.Gaiaโs eyes fluttered open, her body still sluggish from
The air in the room was thick with tension, the lingering heat of their earlier passion replaced by something colder, sharper. Evelyn sat on the edge of the bed, a towel wrapped tightly around her chest, her damp hair clinging to her skin. She was still trying to process everythingโthe asylum burning to the ground, the case that had consumed her life now reduced to ashes. And John.John, who stood a few feet away, his shirt unbuttoned, the marks sheโd left on his skin barely faded, but already he felt like a stranger."You knew how much this case meant to me, John," she said, her voice brittle. "And yet, here we are. The asylum is gone. Burnt to the ground. And you expect me to believe you had nothing to do with it?"John let out a short, humorless laugh, rubbing the back of his neck. "Jesus, Evelyn. You really think I had something to do with that?""You tell me," she shot back. "Because itโs awfully convenient, donโt you think? The moment I get close to the truth, it all goes up in
He guided her to the edge of the bed, positioning her on all fours, her ass presented for his taking. Evelyn's breath quickened as she felt the head of his cock pressing against her entrance."Please, sir," she whispered, her voice hoarse from the oral worship she'd just bestowed upon him.With one swift thrust, John impaled her, filling her completely. Evelyn gasped, her body adjusting to his size. He gripped her hips, his fingers digging into her flesh as he began to move, each stroke eliciting a moan from her."You like it rough, don't you, Detective?" he grunted, his voice strained with effort."Yes, sir," she managed, her words punctuated by his relentless pounding.John's dominance was absolute as he drove into her, his pace increasing with each thrust. Evelyn's hands clenched the bedsheets, her knuckles white as she struggled to maintain her composure. The sensation of being so thoroughly taken was overwhelming, and she wanted more."Harder, sir," she begged, her voice breaking
Valtorโs steps faltered as he turned, the sound of his name piercing the air."Valtor!"He stiffened, the familiar voice cutting through the tension in the room. His gaze shifted to Gaia, whose face had gone red, eyes wide with the unmistakable flush of embarrassment. She looked as if she wished the floor would swallow her whole.Without another word, Valtor stepped back, his hand instinctively pulling away from the wall where it had been pressing just moments ago.Gaiaโs gaze followed him, her chest rising and falling quickly, a mix of frustration and discomfort flashing in her eyes. She didnโt say anythingโno defiance, no words of protestโonly a deep breath as she turned away, wrapping herself in silence.As she walked away, a sharp ache settled in her chest, leaving her to wonder why she felt that way about Valtor.โ โ โ John stood tall and imposing, his broad shoulders filling the doorway of the dimly lit hotel room. The air was thick with anticipation as he locked eyes with Evely