IRA
Waking up to Dexter's kisses was the most beautiful feeling in the world. Second only to having sex with him.
"Wake up, baby," Dexter whispered, and I smiled in my sleep.
"Can I sleep a bit more?" I asked, too lazy to step out of the soft mattress. "You wore me out last night."
Dexter peppered kisses down my neck. "As much as I hate to interrupt your rest, we have to leave."
"Why?" I said with a yawn, the bond wide awake and stirring my body hormones.
"Because you, my love, have insisted on participating in the darned tournament," he sucked gently on the skin of my neck, "and hell will freeze before I let you get on that field unprepared."
My wolf stirred within me, and his subtle ministrations sent shockwaves through my system. "Are you sure that's the only reason?" I mused, thoroughly enjoying our little talk.
"Hmmm." He placed a kiss on my cleavage. "Maybe a little part of me looks forward to seeing the look on my
IRAThe field was packed.We were late. I sucked in a deep breath as I walked side by side with Dexter, who wore a permanent glare as he led us towards the crowd.Everything seemed to be going fine until the talks simmered and whispers began. I could feel the gazes of the others as Dexter led us to the stands where some guards were situated."He's not even here," I heard Dexter say under his breath, looking anything but pleased."Ira!" I heard a familiar voice say behind me, and my eyes narrowed.I turned around, and sure enough, Jade walked up with a smile that didn't reach her eyes. "How are you doing?" she asked, bowing her head at the sight of Dexter."Fine," I spoke flatly, unable to stop the anger that rose at the sight of her, and hoping she read the room and walked away. But of course, she remained."Good to know," she said. "I was a bit worried when you didn't show up. I even asked Billie," she paused, "countless times
EROSThings had taken a turn for the worse since Ira's incident.The people were speaking, words were spreading, and the Elders were making my rule unbearable. There've been a couple of attacks at the borders and my patience was hanging on a thread.Not to mention Inferno, my hot-headed hybrid wolf, who was currently giving me hell for being away from his mate for so long. Just this morning, I was jolted out of bed by the flame kindled by my own wolf.The rest of the night was spent working as well as making arrangements to put myself out of my misery and grant my wolf a moment with his mate before he decided to take matters into his own hands.Which was why I decided to call my brother in the early hours of the day and demand he brought along our little mate for the meeting I would be having later in the day."Never." Dexter's words made my blood boil in anger."It wasn't a request," I stated, but it didn't make it to his ears as he
IRA"Again," Dexter said with a blank look on his face, while I tried to get air in my lungs.Training with Dexter was bittersweet. I'd learned that in the past few days I started my martial arts training with him. He didn't hold back, which made me grateful and icy."I just need to breathe," I rasped, earning myself a snort from Khanos, who finally graced me with her presence this morning.Apparently, she was giving my body room to heal from the stunt she pulled during the fight with Lauren. Not to mention the fact that she annoyingly refused to say anything to me regarding how exactly I was able to turn Lauren into stone.I couldn't tell if it was an intentional act on her side either. What she did tell me was the fact I was too weak and needed to get stronger. Like I didn't already know that."You are hardly punching that bag, Ira," Dexter gritted from behind me. "You can do better than that. Again."I sucked in a breath, knowing i
IRA"You are never getting out of my sight ever again," Dexter said as soon as the door banged shut, pulling me into his form in an electrifying embrace.I let his presence soothe the turmoil within me and sucked in a deep breath, taking in his intoxicating scent as I tried to calm the storm that brewed within me.Khanos hadn't said a word since I woke up. I could feel her within me, but it felt like she was fatigued. I could barely feel her energy, and the fact that I slept in for the past three days while my neck healed was baffling, as well as concerning.What was going on with me?"Come on, let's get you to bed," Dexter said in a low tone, carrying me bridal style as we headed to his bedroom - which was by and large my new bedroom."I can walk on my own," I said, but made no move to get down.Dexter hummed but kept moving. I could tell he knew just how weak and disoriented I felt with everything that's happened, as I didn't bother
EROS"She is a threat to us!" Elder Thorne said, horror in his eyes. "We can't harbour such a monster amongst us!""The people are scared," Elder Clawmark said. "A Lycan who can turn people to dust? She is a risk we cannot take!""What happens if she goes crazy and kills us all?" he asked aloud. "We have to take advantage of her weak state and kill her now!"I sat on my throne with my lips sealed tight and my blood boiling with anger. It's been three days since she did this. Three days since Ira once again threw my kingdom into disarray because of one of her lies.What's more? She got to sleep and recover from the brunt of her action while I faced the aftermath of her decision."Do not threaten my mate," I said in a warning tone. "I already told you I will handle it.""It's been three days!" Elder Thorne said. "News has spread around the kingdom. People think our king is harbouring a killer amongst us! Something has to be-""An
IRAThe next minute, I stood in the middle of the crowd of students with Lauren, prepping for a fight.Jade stood right in front alongside Billie, Conrad, and the elders to witness the fight. Lauren looked deranged with her wolf at the forefront.Her eyes swirled a dark blue hue, her fangs bared, as did her claws. At this rate, she was almost mid-shift while I remained on my human side."You can take her," Khanos said to me. "She's too weak.""The rules are clear," Elder Nightingale said. "Only one survivor." He skipped a beat. "Fight!" he yelled, signalling the beginning of the duel.As soon as the words left his lips, Lauren approached me with grit, attacking me left and right with punches that I managed to dodge.Her attacks were precise and articulate. I could tell she's been training for a long time. And while I had the advantage of Khanos, I knew my physical strengths were yet to arrive at the level where I could confidently bea