LOGINKerris POV Yup. I knew it. I'd felt eyes but had refused acknowledge they belong to a werewolf passerby. I'd told myself that they were probably another creature of the woods. In truth, I didn't care. Or more accurately, knowing someone's might be watching had increased the thrill. But that feeling has gone now that the sëx̌ session is over. What's left is embarrassment. Someone had watched me getting fücķed by the Alpha King.I let my head drop on Zach's chest, hiding my face from him. 'It's my fault,' he sighs, smoothing my back. 'I should've been patient till we get home. But they're gone now. They ran away.' 'Do you know who it is?' I ask with my face pressed to his chest still. 'A forest guard. I assume. I'll find out. They're female.' I lift my head. It's less embarrassing knowing that our audience was the same sëx and not a male wolf. "Really? Did you see her face?" "Nope. Why? You want me to punish them for seeing our Queen's round... bubble büťt?" His hands begin to
Keris POV Two massive wolves race close behind me. No matter how fast I go, I don't outrun them. Their hearts and mine beat together. The two are my lover, my mate and my protector. Just as I am theirs. Or his. Both wolves are the Alpha King. It doesn't take long for us to lose the others. His brother's presence was the first to fade. Perhaps Zach told all of them to leave us alone. With my senses, I search for other passing wolves, determined to race another way and avoid them. This time is for mine and Zach's. Thankfully, the path is clear and empty. It's a night of celebration. The wolves who are normally out in the woods on moonless nights like these are the same ones enjoying themselves back at the castle. I don't slow down until I reach my favorite river. It's close to the mountains near the house where I lived this past month. The sight of the waterfall makes me realize how thirsty I am. As I shift to my human form, I feel Zach do the same but don't turn back to look at
Kerris POVThe bright light of the castle continues to fade as Zach and I sneak farther from its massive walls. A few warriors lurk around keeping watch. Zach says something to them through the mindlink. Then he places a finger across his lips, no doubt ordering them not to tell anyone we left the building. We are far from the massive walls of my new home when I look up at the sky for no reason. It's a new moon, so it's not like I can see anything up there except the bright grey clouds. Especially with my wolfless eyes. The Moon's soft light filters through the cloud, revealing the trees on our path. Squirrels and other woodland creatures scurrying about.Zach and I are walking so closely together that our steps are almost in sync with his large body brushing mine every now and then. We don't speak. And the silence is so peaceful and natural that it feels like we come out into the woods like this often. The only sound around us are the crackling of dry leaves under our feet, an owl
Kerris POVThe only difference between the Alpha King's mating ceremony and all the ones I've been to is the fact that I'm the center of attention. And the entire kingdom seem to be here in the castle tonight. Also, the hall is so elaborately decorated. It's hard to believe I'm part of the reason for the crowd and the celebration. When I glance dad's way, he's surrounded by well wishers, and I can tell he feels the same way. The reading of our vows, the rites and all the prayers are the same as all the mating ceremonies I've ever witnessed. Yet it feels like it's my first time coming across the words. The ceremony itself doesn't last up to a half hour. After that, the high priest blesses my crown and hands it to the Alpha King, who then places it on my head. The crowd's roar and howls are like nothing I've ever heard. Powerful males whom I've only seen on TV come to bow before me, touching their foreheads to my hand as custom requires. These are werewolves from the highest social
Zach POVI spend the rest of the time the same way I've spent the last two days. Dealing with the mess Tyrel made. All the members of the Alpha Council and the Elders of the West Coast remain in my castle. One thing the latter and I have in common at the moment is their desire for their King to be mated immediately. The Alpha council has a 'more pressing matter' to resolve.We're now assembled in the large meeting parlour of the castle, and I can't help but smile inwardly when I think of all the information I've gathered this past two days. Okay maybe I'm smiling because of the female in my bedroom upstairs.The whispers of all the werewolves fill the expansive room as they argue with themselves about the events of the last few days. As far they're concerned, Black Rock and the River Howl pack need new Alphas immediately. Alpha Lee and Brody, the former leaders of these packs, have been convicted of treason. It turns out that Tyrel was plotting with them to dethrone me. I recall t
Zach POVI feel her pulse quicken at my words. Her heart thumps louder as a mild scent of fear rises around her. My lips halt on the smooth flesh of her hand. It's the only spot I should be kissing her for now. Until she shifts. So that things don't get out of hand.My own heart speeds up at her reaction. I grow scared that she doesn't want to be mated. Please, Fate, don't make me insist. I want her to want me, too. Lifting my gaze to hers, I ask, "What's wrong? Surely, you know a mating ceremony will happen sooner or later." "Yeah... I... guess so. But Luna Queen?" "We're a couple. I'm Alpha King, remember?" "It's just... it feels real now, and you didn't even... propose. Also, tonight? I thought you said I need bed rest?" "The sooner the better. Our wedding is hours from now," I smooth her skin with my thumb, hoping it calms her. Actually, I need her to feel rather than think at the moment. "The ceremony is a few hours before your first shift. You'll be well rested by then. A
Tyrel (Third-person POV) Ty walks into the little private house in the forest and look around. It's still the same. He and the guys used to come here to chill when they were in college. It was their hideout. Ever since he became Alpha, he has been too busy, and there's no need to sneak a human fe
Tyrel (Third-person POV)Uncle Zach crossed the line. Just because they're family doesn't mean he has the right to bütt into his relationship like that. Kerris was never his? How could he say that? His reaction to the whole Kerris thing has been strange even for him. He'll think about that when he
Kerris POV"I'm sorry, what?""You heard me, Kes sweetie," he says in the usual arrogant tone. "Let's get mated. We can do it today after work if you want. Wait, you have the promise ring I gave you, right. That one is unremarkable. I'll replace it when--""Stop, Ty," I cut him off. "I have to stop
Zach POV Kerris walks away, and Tyrel's eyes follow her with such shameless lust. Without thinking, I move casually to stand in front of him, blocking his view of the girl. He strains to look some more, but I'm completely in the way. My fists shake with, and I quickly push one hand into my pocket







