MasukThe night continued, and every time I looked her way, she took a sip of beer, then was back on the dance floor.The night went by, and I watched Maylea dance around with the young werewolf. I wished I could be in his place, but I remained in my seat and refused to show I actually wanted her.The werewolf smiled and held onto her waist as they danced. He kept looking over at me to ensure I was okay with them dancing, which I respected.Maylea went up onto her tippy toes and whispered something in his ear, making his face shoot red.I focused my hearing on them, but it was difficult to hear from all the chatter and music in the room."My majesty?"Jarrod broke my focus away from Maylea. I looked at him irritated and watched him quickly bow."What do you want?" I asked angrily."No need to bite my head off. I simply wanted to inform you that I prepared Miss Dart a bed in the east wing," Jarrod said."Sorry, Jarrod. Jealousy does not suit me. East wing? Near the location of her dance part
Astrid’s POVMaylea walked out the door, and I listened to her groaning as soon as she thought she was alone. She was a horrible swordsman, but she didn’t give up, which gave me hope. I could train her to fight. I could teach anyone, but they needed to have a strong mind.Slowly, Maylea proved she wasn’t the weak human I thought her to be."She’s quite tough, for a human, that is," Jarrod said.He put away the swords we were using."Perhaps, but it’s too soon to tell," I replied."My lady, do you think there is a chance you might accept the human as your mate?" Jarrod asked."I… don’t know. There is no place for a human in our pack. I’m not about to change that for a girl I keep rejecting," I said."Yes, sir. Are you not afraid she might use the skills you teach her against you?" Jarrod asked."I guess we’ll see. Have the spies sent word of the Dart Legion's actions?" I asked.We walked out of the training room. I listened for the abnormal heartbeat and honey scent of Maylea and sense
"Why did you try to run away?"Her voice hissed in my head as she stepped into my view in werewolf form."You don’t want me! Just let me go!"I stepped away from the tree. Pain shot through my leg, and I clenched my teeth.I will not let her see me vulnerable, never again."Don’t you understand?"She shifted, and her golden eyes seemed worried, which didn’t suit her gorgeous face."We can’t be apart. Distance causes pain during the rejection process.""What do you expect me to do?""Stay where I leave you, and don’t run off! This forest can be dangerous for humans, especially beautiful women.""I didn’t think…""Exactly, Maylea. You don’t think! I know you hate me, but you would be safe at the castle."Astrid stepped forward."I might not want you as my mate… but, fuck. I don’t want you to die.""You are hurt; let me help," sh
My heart felt like it shattered into a million pieces, and I just froze. These mixed emotions washed over me, and I wasn’t sure how to feel. There was a lump in my throat that kept me from screaming. I wanted to throw up as my stomach turned, and I felt my body grow weak, like I was about to faint.Astrid was that… horrid… Demon Alpha.Part of me felt like I knew all along yet refused to accept the possibility, while the other part of me was shocked and speechless. I felt betrayed, angry, and scared, but mostly confused.I could still feel the attraction between us, like I was being pulled towards her by a magnetic force. My mate was the Demon Alpha, and as crazy as it sounded, I still wanted to be with her.What the fuck was going on?"The question still stands. Do you want me, Maylea? Do you accept the Demon Alpha as your mate?" Astrid called.I felt everyone turn to look at me. I gulped as I listened
"I don’t mind," I whispered. "Let me see your werewolf side."Astrid cursed under her breath before walking back over to me.Instead of answering, she lay down and pulled me into her arms.My head rested against her shoulder as I listened to her heartbeat racing beneath me. She placed a gentle kiss on my forehead and held onto me like this was the last night we would ever have together."We’ll see after tomorrow if you still feel the same way about me as you do now," she whispered."What do you mean?""Tomorrow."She shook her head, refusing to explain.After a while, she softly muttered something in her sleep."I hope you want me after tomorrow."The next morning, the bedroom door flew open and slammed against the wall, jolting me awake.Two men stormed inside, grabbed Astrid, and pulled her away from me.She fought against them as they dragged her out of the room."Astrid! Wait,
I wet my face and tried to stop blushing. That was the first time I had ever seen a woman naked. Roslin and I used to joke around about that kind of stuff, but it had always just been talk.The thought of my late best friend made my heart drop. I cried over her death every night and hated that she would never get a proper funeral or that I never got the chance to say goodbye."Maylea? You can go clean up now," Astrid said.She walked back into the bedroom with a towel wrapped around her body. I nodded and didn’t dare look at her in case she saw the guilt I felt from spying on her in the shower.I grabbed my nightgown and hurried into the bathroom. I made sure to close the door behind me before leaning against it and slowing down my breathing.After a quick shower, I soaked Astrid’s and my bloody clothes in the bathtub and walked back into the room.Astrid was scrolling through Netflix and seemed surprisingly relaxed, considering
He stepped closer and stared into my eyes. The air between us seemed to crackle with electricity. Every nerve in my body came alive beneath his gaze, and my heart pounded so hard that I was certain he could hear it."Wait, Adam..." The words died on my lips as his scent surrounded me."Why do you k
Adam's friend stood up to shake my hand as we approached the table."Hello, ladies. I'm Roy. Nice to meet you.""I'm Nadia, and that's Abby." I smiled at him and shook his hand."Hey." Abby smiled too, her cheeks a bit more flush than usual."Now that we are all acquainted, what game would you like
I leaned forward and pressed my lips against his.Adam froze for a second before kissing me back as if he couldn't believe this was happening."You shouldn't have done that."He mumbled against my lips as his hands pulled me closer."I've always wanted you."Then common sense returned. I gently sho
"The whole idea behind BDSM is to allow you to be fully vulnerable with your partner. It sometimes is more of a turn-on than a physical, sexual act." Adam explained, his eyes roaming over me as he spoke."Oh.""Imagine your hands tied up above your head to restrict your movement... as I run a feath







