I swear he whirled in like a blistering hot sand storm, his expression mad as hell, his eyes blazing with fury.
"Leave!" He growled at June who squeaked, terrified, and scurried away, shutting the door behind her.
"You!" He looked at me, wrath pouring out of him. " Do you have any idea what you did? How stupid you made me look in front of my entire council?" He roared, getting in my face. "I had to apologize! Me! The alpha of the esteemed Silver Dawn pack apologized for your insolence!"
My heart stuttered in my chest. But instead of fear, instead of terror, I felt something darker, sharper, fighting to break free in my chest and snap back at him.
He ran his hands frustratedly through his thick golden hair and looked at me desperately. "I have tried. I am trying to make this transition smooth for you. Why won't you meet me half way? Why won't you take my hand? Do you think I deserve this? Do you think I deserve any of the shame and embarrassment you put me
I took the first step and everyone seemed to track my movements with their eyes as I descended the grand steps but my eyes remained on one man only.My alpha.My mate.His eyes pulled me in alluringly, like in that moment, I was all that mattered. I let him guide me all the way to him until I was standing in his presence.Alpha Alexander was a beautiful man, I'll give him that. And tonight, he looked like he just stepped out of a fairy tale book. He looked like a prince of light his white tuxedo, with lapels embellished in rich gold. His shoulder length golden blonde hair was swept back from his face and tied into a neat man bun at the nape of his neck.He looked so clean and polished, I was honored to hold his attention. I was humbled to be in his presence. And if he was prince charming tonight, then I was Cinderella.His Cinderella.A nervous swarm of butterflies were fluttering restlessly in my stomach and anxiety inche
"Alex!" A voice bellowed delightedly and Alpha Alexander whirled around, cutting short his discussion with an important council member.An uncharacteristic smile stretched his lips as he acknowledged the man before him.Except, I didn't notice the man because the lady standing right beside him, with the poise and regalia of a queen, swallowed up his presence.I couldn't look away from her daunting presence if I tried. Even the air seemed to still around her. She wasn't the most beautiful woman I have ever seen but she carried herself with a grace and charm that made her appear so.She looked like the goddess herself, in a luxurious silver flowing gown that billowed around her waist and shimmered and shone under the light of the room. Intricate designs were stitched into the bodice and she wore a circlet of silver on her white blonde head and made it look a crown. Calm gray eyes that made me think of a peaceful cloudy morning looked at me with so muc
Feeling hungry and tired of looking like the bored miserable girl waiting in the dark and hiding in the shadows, I made my way to the table from earlier that Alpha Alexander had shown to me. The one with the half moon cakes.My stomach flipped happily at the thought of consuming those beauties. With a new intent and purpose in my life, I made my way to the food stand, browsing for the half moon cakes and finding them.My heart jumped with glee as I stuffed one into my mouth and fought the urge to moan out loud at the sweet creamy taste that exploded on my tongue.Divine.I eyed them greedily, wondering if I had room in the pockets of spaces between my dress to hide some for myself and maybe for June if she would decide to take it. It seemed like a hideous crime to never taste this at least once in a life time. I was still contemplating when a grating laugh scraped against my spine.I stood upright, my spine straightening at the poisonous sound and
I stopped crying a while ago. I looked at my trembling hands, shame and embarrassment perched on my shoulders.All… All I ever do is mess things up and cry. It seemed like it was the only thing I was good at. My entire body was still trembling with the aftermath of sobs, my fists clenched in righteous anger.Why was I so weak? Why did I always mess things up? Why couldn't I do anything right? Why was I made like this?I felt angry sobs bubbling in my throat again and I wiped my tears angrily, refusing to let it flow. Refusing to succumb to it. I was getting sick of crying so freaking much!Perhaps that was my gift. I was given the powers of crying like a helpless child. For some reason, my heart bubbled with a tinge hatred against…myself.Straining against my pathetic emotions, I groaned and leaned my head back against the library’s bookshelf behind me, my head going up harder than it should have and I gasped as pain exploded in
A finger traced my skin sensually - teasing and provocative in its languid movements. Big hands cupped my cheeks, warm calloused fingers leaving a trademark of arousal wherever they lingered."My love," A voice so deep yet beyond alluring drawled. It was almost like a whisper of death.The bed was dipping with the weight of this stranger and I moaned weakly when one of his hand left my cheek to sweetly caress my breast, the rhythm of my pulse slowly picking up. I have never been touched like this before and it felt so good that I didn't want to open my eyes. I didn't want to let go of this sinful dream.His other fingers left my cheek, my skin burning in its wake as he tiptoed them all the way up, five fingers curling around my dainty neck. The breath left my lungs when he squeezed, softly at first and soon, his weight dropped on me, trapping me under his strong body, a delicious scent intoxicating me - sinful, hot, intense, arousing.I was consumed by hi
It had been days since I first saw the damned prince in my dreams and since then, he’d become a natural occurrence.It was eerie. I couldn't shut my eyes without thinking of his dark and handsome face. I couldn't go to sleep without dreaming of him. He always came to me each night and sat at my side, either stroking my hair or standing at a corner of my room, watching me with hooded dark eyes. There was always blood on his hands, shadows lurking around him and he was insistent on two things, calling me His and pushing me to my death.The urge to go into his room was biting and tearing at my skin.It was becoming a chore keeping these dreams to myself. I didn't know what I had done to trigger them. I couldn't bring myself to tell Alpha Alexander about it because I didn't want to have to explain why I was usually locked up in a steamy position with his dead brother.I have been restless for days, bordering between anxious and maniac. Anxiety was bitin
I committed June’s directions into memory and found the grand kitchen in the lower east end of the mansion and when I stepped in, there was so much commotion going around. Someone was hacking at a slab of meat, another person had her arms elbow deep into a chocolate doughy substance, one person was balancing a stack of beautiful china plates on both hands and two people were working on polishing up a stack of wine glasses.Pots were bubbling on the stove, I heard the whistling of the kettle from somewhere else and a device- probably the oven- was dinging repeatedly.It was glaringly obvious that I had picked the worst time to listen to scintillating secrets over a pot of tea with the head chef.Someone noticed me and suddenly exclaimed, "My Luna!"Soon, a low hush swept over the entire room and I felt my chest swell with pride at the respect that was being addressed to me.
My heart jumped a bit when the large mahogany double doors had burst open. I squeaked and turned around, cutting off my conversation with June and turning to face the door with a straight spine and an attempt at a regal pose and calm disposition.However, my heart dived into my stomach when yet another maid walked in with a giant pitcher containing what could either be wine or water. She bowed low at her waist and continued on her way, setting the pitcher on the large dining table spread out in front of us and stocked up with mouthwatering food and drinks in preparation for the private feast I had invited my mate to.She bowed again before she left, walking out of the room and closing the doors behind her.My shoulders slumped.What if he doesn't show up? What if he doesn't honour my invitation? What if he denies my request? What if I was only setting myself up for rejection?I closed my eyes, shutting off the intrusive thoughts and wiped my clammy