~ Zora Roman took me to the dining room to have dinner and after that, he led me to another bedroom just as Nox had ordered. My new bedroom was on the same level as the previous room I stayed in, maybe five or six bedrooms away from Nox. I also noticed that this room was almost identical to Nox's except there was a Queen-size bed in my new room instead of a King-size and the color of my curtains and beddings were lavender instead of gold. The first thing that had occurred to me the moment I stepped in was the fact that I couldn't smell him. It felt like living in a world full of color one minute and then suddenly being ripped from it and thrown into a room with monochromatic features. How could I have only spent a day with this man and he already has such an effect on me? More importantly, how could I desire a man who has been known to be ruthless and dangerous? Still contemplating my thoughts, I noticed a blue nightgown had been laid on the bed for me and when I got closer, I re
~ Zora Nox withdrew his hand from the brunette’s touch just as his cold gaze roamed my body. Closing my eyes, I took a deep breath and chose to ignore him. After all, I had something to prove to myself. Roman, soon appeared by my side with his hand outstretched for me to take. In other to spite Nox, I gave Roman the brightest smile I could muster, before taking his hand. As Roman led me to the left side of the dining table, we both said our greetings. I had no idea how seating systems worked so I aimed for a chair farthest from Nox but much to my disappointment, Roman, pulled out the chair closest to Nox. Sitting at the table, I could feel Nox’s eyes on me, like fiery heat, but I refused to look at him. Instead, I focused on dishing myself a balanced meal. “I don’t think I have had the pleasure of being acquainted with you,” Roman said to the brunette as he took his seat beside me. I felt displeased that he was even speaking to her at all but then again, I reminded myself to put my
~ Nox From the moment she walked into the dining room, I couldn't keep my eyes off of her. It was like as if her very essence called to me and this way, nothing else mattered but her. Her delicious scent made my mouth water for a taste of her large bosom, her curvy hips and the treasure that lied within them. Before my mind could go astray, I looked away but then, my traitorous eyes found my way back to her again. I was able to control my lust for her until Mabel began to say spiteful things about her person, and our bond became assaulted with waves upon waves of her sadness and pain. The fact that she kept calm and gave Mabel a false name right when Roman and I were still contemplating how she would be introduced made my wolf and I feel something we hadn’t felt for someone in a while - Pride. Maybe, it was the bond between us, but I instantly became aware of her need to be comforted. Somehow, I just knew she needed physical contact and I had been right. It was fascinating the way
~ Zora It took a while before I could muster the will to get up from Nox’s desk and walk out of his office. I felt numb and unable to comprehend my feelings. One minute, I was mad at Nox for entertaining that Mabel brat, and the next, I am kissing him and spreading my legs, willing to be marked. What the hell is wrong with me?! If Roman had not come in, would Nox have marked me completely? Would he have regretted it afterwards? Would I have regretted it too? Earlier on, I had sensed a bit of wariness and relief from him before he shut me out again. Of course, we just met, it made perfect sense for him to be wary of me. But I still couldn't shake the feeling that his wariness was a result of something else - something that might later become a problem in the future. I made a mental note to talk to Roman about it. Instead of going to my room, I decided I needed to take a walk. So, when I came out of the hallway that led to Nox’s office, instead of veering left and climbing the st
~ Zora Tremors of trepidation coursed through me as my heart raced while I processed the news. I knew eventually, I had to face my soon-to-be-ex Alpha, but I guess I wasn’t expecting it to be so soon. But then again, Nox had promised he would handle things and he was doing just that. “Will I have to be present?” I asked, silently hoping he’d say no. “Yes.” He said, with his eyes fixed on me. “Scott won’t be the only one coming too.” Another round of anxiety hit me. Was Tyler coming too? Was I ready to face him yet?” “Who else would be coming?” I stuttered. “Your parents.” “Oh!” I exclaimed, exhaling a shaky breath I didn’t know I was holding. Nox watched me curiously like he was noting every reaction of mine and filing his observation away in some mental file cabinet.Then he suddenly half-turned and motioned with his head towards the pathway that led out of the woodland I was in. “Have lunch with me?” I nodded in response and fell into step beside him as we walked. “Who els
~ Zora “When those boys entered our territory, it wasn’t by accident.” Emelda began. “They were intentionally led by their gang leader, Marcus, who was an Alpha’s son and notorious for flouting rules and having no respect whatsoever for higher authority.” There was no lie in what Emelda had just said. I had heard about Marcus Darrington and he was a nuisance and a menace to society back when he was alive. “They had come upon two young ladies who had shifted and were having a good time running in their wolf form and playing around.” Emelda continued. By now, she had a haunted look on her face as if she was there when it happened. “These boys watched them shift back to their human form and thought it was a good idea to watch the girls play around naked. If it were just that alone, perhaps, everything would have been okay but Marcus decided, he wouldn’t just look but he'd also take from them.” Her mood darkened. An unpleasant shiver ran up my body making me break out in goosebumps a
~ Zora I waited throughout the rest of the day, even up until bedtime, yet Nox didn’t come home. Restless, I tossed and turned in bed, thinking of what I would say to Nox when he arrived. Eventually, I must have fallen asleep because I found myself at the edge of that cliff again. This time, there was a storm accompanied by blinding flashes of lightning. In the midst of the darkness, I noticed red, glowing eyes, watching me, triggering in me an overwhleming urge to run. But when I turned around, to my horror, I discovered that there was nowhere to escape except over the cliff. An ominous presence approached from behind, and when I turned, I realized the red-eyed monster was none other than Mabel, bearing a striking resemblance to Emilia. Mabel's gaze exuded menace and hostility towards me. Standing at a far distance behind her, I saw my parents, Hailey, Roman, Abigail, Emelda, Tyler, Emilia, Alpha Scott, his Luna, and several others looking on. I called out to them for help but th
~ Nox As I showered and changed, Zora’s words occupied my thoughts. I realized I had hurt her feelings and I mentally berated myself for it. It wasn’t her fault that she was bound to me, nor was it mine. But if I was being honest with myself, I had spent the entire night in the woods during The Hunt, and my wolf had chosen no one. Zora hadn’t even arrived until pre-dawn. There had to be something about her that I wasn’t seeing. Now, the question was whether I was willing to take a chance on her at the expense of my plans. On the other hand, Mabel was perfect for my agenda. She was the daughter of an Alpha who had a strong influence with the werewolves and came from a long line of nobility and wealth. At her age, she had already gained political recognition in our society and as the first daughter, she held a political role as an ambassador of her father to other packs. Aside from all that, she possessed stunning beauty, strength, and her family were known to be purebreds, meaning th