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Chapter – 12
Reyna rolled on the makeshift bedding for the umpteenth time that night. The sleep evaded her. A few feet away, Aluxious lay on the cold stone floor of the cave. He refused to even take the animal fur she offered.
Another two days had passed and they were stuck in the same place due to a severe storm. Her frustration mounted. Being holed up in a godforsaken place with a beast that barely talked wasn't how she imagined this winter.
Staring into the nothingness of the dark while they waited for the storm to pass, she was bored to death. She tried to strike a conversation a few times and failed. What was her mistake? She couldn't fathom. It was he who initiated the kiss. And it was just a kiss. As a passionate and toe-curling experience it has been.
She rolled to her side, giving him her back. I can be stubborn too. As days passed her task only got harder. Reyna suppressed a frustrated sob. Breaking down in front of him was the last thing she wanted. Silent tear
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Deception Chapter – 13
Aluxious listened to the sounds of the storm as he tried to tune out her restless breathing. He clenched and unclenched his jaw when she turned again. Why hadn’t he killed the vampire yet? Right. She said he needed her to get out of this wretched land. Her blood was an antidote. The floor was rough and cold. But then this was much better than the smelly dungeon cell. With only their biological clock to guide them, he felt like he had waited forever for the storm to pass. Outside the cave, the wind howled and the sound of hailstones hitting the walls was too loud that he couldn't rest. Fresh air assaulted his senses despite the violent storm outside. His motherland, Selene was much more pleasant. The seasons were never this extreme. The vampire stirred again and his thoughts jerked to her. It felt as if he could sense and see her in his mind’s eyes. He curbed the urge to rub his chest. Reyna had tried to talk to him several times, but he hadn't said a
Deception Chapter – 14
Reyna and Aluxious trekked through the slopes of the mountain. The darkness and constant change in weather messed with her senses and send them in the wrong direction thrice. But she was able to find her way through the night again. It felt like they were trekking forever. After holing up for days or probably weeks, Aluxious insisted they keep moving before nature forced them to take cover. They had left the cave as soon as the weather cleared. Hunger gnawed at her stomach. They’ll soon have to find something to eat, which was a challenge given the weather. The animals went into hibernation during these months or hid in a deep hole to hide from the predators that roamed the lands only in winter. Exhaustion slowed her. Aluxious fell beside her, matching her pace. She could tell the Lycan king was hungry too. Luckily, she knew where some critters chose to hide. “A few miles north there is a dwelling place where you can find food,” she said, panting for breath.
Deception Chapter – 15
Aluxious stood at the shallow entrance of the cave. His broad frame hid the inside from the onlooker's view. Amber gaze scanned the surroundings and his ears twitched, listening for sounds that didn't belong. Several days had passed and fortunately they faced no resistance on their climb up. He assumed they were discouraged by the worse conditions in the woods. He was efficient to protect both of them from a few predators that attacked them. They paused a few times to rest and took shelter in hideouts when needed. But when the weather was favorable, they moved. He rubbed his forehead. Aluxious missed chunks of memory. What’s happening to me? Reyna appeared to glow in the past days. She looked extremely pleased and happy about something. Is it because she thought they were heading to Selene? Their conversation was limited with him determined to keep moving. He wanted to reach higher ground before the snow started falling. But nature ha
Deception Chapter – 16
Aluxious bit back the pain as he punched the rock. The silence of the surrounding was in contrast to the rage in his mind. Pain shot through his knuckles and the rock had splintered his bones. But that didn't stop him from taking out his anger on the god forbidden rock. The beast within was silent and Aluxious couldn't forgive them both. Because despite the blame he put on his beast, he was equally guilty. He kissed her first. And his human side was in control when it happened. As the fog lifted, he clearly remembered drinking her blood the first time. His human side was in control then. Aluxious had no explanation. He only saw her as a means to his escape then. Goddess, what have I done? Freya would never forgive him. As for Reyna, he knew she didn't deserve his anger either. All the young vampiress did, was to show him a bit of kindness that he did not deserve. Even now, he knew she was watching from a distance. He sensed her conflict. Alux
Deception Chapter – 17
“So, tell me, little minx,” he said, “Who is the man of the house?” His fingers pushed her wet folds apart, teasing her as he continued his gentle rhythm. In and out he pumped his hips as his thumb played with her clit. Reyna could only moan in response. This side of Aluxious was new. The man was in control. While the beast loved to fuck rough and dirty, the man was talkative. Oh, did he loved to tease? She whimpered when his hand suddenly left her womanhood. Reyna panted. That euphoria was so close to her reach. This was the second time he did this. He would tease her to the brink only to stop and start all over again. She clung to the polish rock, feeling completely at his mercy. “I can keep this going all winter, princess.” He pulled out of her and turned her around so she faced him. Aluxious looked wild with his canines peeking under his firm lips. Claws digging in her sides, not deep enough to draw blood. He sat her on the rock, her body tremblin
Deception Chapter – 18
Aluxious rolled the broken arrowhead between his thumb and index finger. His brows almost touched with a permanent frown on his face. He sniffed the poisoned tip that now contained his dried blood. It was the pattern of the handmade arrowhead that drew his attention. That design so intricate, it stroke a sense of nostalgia. He couldn’t put his finger on that particular memory. He had seen it before. The elegant petals of the flower he didn’t know the name of stood out like an emblem. He spun the arrowhead again and leaned against the tree he was perched on. In the distance, Reyna rolled on the animal fur spread on the snow bed. Her body tremored slightly. She curled further, hugging her knees to her chest. Her emotions were in turmoil when she wasn’t asleep. Did I take her choice away? Aluxious ground his jaws. Stubborn female. She thought only about him, but not her. Even now he could feel her hunger gnawing at her insides. She refus
Deception Chapter – 19
Reyna flinched when Lionel's scream tore through the dark forest. She sharpened her blade after washing away the traces of blood and death. Water sloshed around. The chillness drew a shiver from her. Her plan had worked earlier. Her incorporeal form had taken down the assassins and the vampires. Aluxious had stayed put with her mortal body with a mixture of concern and pride. When she slipped back into her body, he had kissed her. Reyna touched her lips remembering the hot touch of his mouth. The kiss was so gentle yet scorching. If it wasn't for Lionel's painful groan she'd have enjoyed it a bit longer. Aluxious settled to torture the once badass vampire for information. However, she knew the Lycan King wouldn't find anything. Because Lionel knew nothing. She took a sip of his blood before returning to her body earlier. She didn't bother to say that to Aluxious because, then he'd know her little secret. An exhausted sigh slipped out as she settled in
Deception Chapter - 20
The heaviness in her heart grew as Selene drew closer. Aluxious strode to the border, his excitement washed over their mate bond.When they approached the border Aluxious howled, his beast surfacing for a moment. Reyna watched as the man and the beast ran in the circle as he howled. He stood at the edge of the cliff and rose to his full height. The howl ripped out of his chest this time was a call to his kith and kin. The joy radiated off of him. She was sure his people would have heard his call.It's time. Sorrow settled in her heart. Unfortunately for her, their journey must end here. When he turned to face her, she pasted a smile on her face. With a happy nod, he began the trek down.Tears filled her eyes as she watched his back. Don't look back. Don't look back. Don't--He turned. Reyna's back stiffened as his brows knotted. "Why are you just standing there?" Aluxious cocked his head to the side. "We can reach the town before the sun goes down."
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