AYLA BAILORE I heard it again. Emily's painful scream. It was deafening, full of agony and a desperate plea to find her soon. That howl from her has tormented me for several long days. I was failing her, and worse, I didn't know what to do. Triss had attempted spells every day to locate my sister, but it just didn't work. The Grishan magic on her was powerful, almost as powerful as an entire coven. “Ayla heads up!” Adeline yell pierced through my mind, and I snapped out of my thoughts luckily just in time to block the blade that was already aiming at me, but unfortunately, I wasn't fast enough, its sharp edge had cut right through the side of my left arm. “Goddess!” Adeline called, shoving her other blade into the blade holster strapped to her calf as she rushed to me. “Are you okay?” Adriana perked up from under the tree shade she'd be casually leaning against, her attention just like her sister, Lauren was on me. “I'm fine,” I dusted the dirt from the ground off my dress. “I ju
LUCIAN BLACKTHORNMy surprisingly soft lips slammed into hers, my tongue thrusting into her mouth, demanding submission that looked like she was never going to give me. Ayla positioned herself on top of me until she was straddling me, her lips matching the rhythm of mine, refusing to be dominated.I hadn't expected this side of her, it was a fucking turn-on. The wet glide of my tongue against hers earned me one of her sweet moans, and just as I deepened the kiss, Ayla suddenly broke free with a painful gasp, her head resting against mine as she gripped her chest. For a second, fear rammed through me before I realized what the fuck was happening. The pain she was feeling was from her bond with Garrick. The pain of a mate's betrayal worked both ways, Garrick must have felt something from his end, and this was his way of retaliation.“Fuck,” A strangled curse left my lips as I pulled Ayla closer. She didn't deserve this, not when she was with me. If I could take her pain, I would, but I
LUCIAN BLACKTHORNIt was nighttime, and the Council meeting at the Court had lasted longer. And frankly, I was glad I hadn't canceled. The grand hall in the Supreme Court was packed with almost every Council member from the North and South, and few representatives were present from the West as well. The news of what had happened to me in the Silver Mist Pack had spread like wildfire, but I had expected it. Some were genuinely concerned, and some hid their sinister xxx under the cloud of fake concern. We were united as a Court, but that didn't delude me into thinking every one of them had my best interest in mind. And frankly, I had my own suspicion that we may have a few traitors in our midst whose loyalty had been pledged to my stepbrother, Reagan. Sadly they were just unfounded suspicions just like the rumors of my ill health would remain unfounded.I shook from my thoughts, tuning in on what Frangilla was saying. We'd all agreed that the witches should anchor a ritual with the fire
AYLA BAILORE My eyes pierced right through the soul of Lorenzo's deep magenta eyes, which burned brightly. I could hear his voice muttering chants in a language I had never heard before. He kept muttering coherently, his soft voice filtering into my ears, invading my mind, and echoing within the walls of my soul.I groaned in pain. It was hurting, badly hurting. It was like a sharply pointed sword was pushing its way into the deepest, darkest cave of my soul. Lorenzo didn't stop chanting, his large hands cupping my face even tighter, as he forced his blazing gaze into mine.I gripped the black stone in my hands as more pain punctured my chest, aligning with the burning heat on the lower side of my stomach. It was as if there was a merge deep within me, and my crystal blue eyes still stared into Lorenzo's. His voice and chanting had completely consumed my entire being.I kept on wriggling in pain. My hand collapsed on Lorenzo's shirt, which I clutched tightly like I was holding on to
LUCIAN BLACKTHORNI was on the bed, and Sabrina stood completely naked before me. If this had happened months ago, I swear I would have pulled her down on the bed and banged her nonstop. She was beautiful, no doubt. But something in me was different. She just wasn't appealing anymore to me. Everything's changed now that I have Ayla. And I don't want to hurt her. I never want to hurt my mate.I looked away, feeling somewhat disgusted. But I tried not to let it show. I also didn't want my rejection to hurt her."Cover yourself, Sabrina, and please leave." I told her.I was surprised when her naked body jumped on me, and then I felt her bare hand on my crotch, squeezing it. I pushed her away, but she only firmed on top of me as her naked ass began to grind on top of me. She moaned in pleasure."Get her off us!" Ryker growled, and I grabbed her waist, lifting her off of me. I jolted up from the bed. I backed away, picking up my towel and tying it around my waist."What the hell, Sabrina?
Alexander's point of viewSheila and I returned back to the pack as early as the first light of dawn. I accompanied her to her chamber, feeling so unwilling to leave her. But I had to. I had a council meeting today, and also Morgan and I had a meeting with a neighboring pack to settle some pending matters.My hands danced on her waist, pulling her in for a kiss. "Go on, Alexander. I have to shower." Sheila said, pulling away from me."That doesn't sound like a bad idea. I could help you shower." I said, sauntering to where she was standing at the door. But she stopped me, chuckling lightly.Oh Goddess. Even the sound of her laughter was beautiful. "No, Alexander. Go now. I really mean it." She said trying to keep a serious tone, but was failing from the sparkle in her eyes."Fine. I am going, alright." I said, pecking her lips once more. I went straight to my chamber and stripped off my clothes. Immediately, I showered and got dressed in fresh clean clothes. I was fastening my boots w
LUCIAN BLACKTHORNLast night with Ayla would have been wonderful. The memory of my lips on every part of her body, giving her so much pleasure would have been perfect only if I wasn't helping her deal with the pain of betrayal caused by a mate. A fucking mate. This was insane. Completely unheard of.It was impossible for any wolf to have two mates at the same time, the only exception would have been a second chance mate, but that wasn't even the situation. Ayla had a mate. One she recognized, and could feel the bond with. That was what pissed me off the most. I had thought it was because of her lack of a wolf she couldn't feel the mate bond between us, but that wasn't the case, it was because she felt it with someone else. A scorching anger burned through Nero and me as we headed to the witches’ quarters with Ayla. This couldn't go on, I wouldn't let it. Whatever mistake the goddess had made, I'd have to rectify it. There was no way in fucking hell I'd share Ayla with anyone. She wa
AYLA BAILORE I released a soft exhale, squinting my eyes, and using my hand to block the sunlight that peeked from the window and settled on me. I felt good. Really good. It'd been forever since I really enjoyed a good night's rest. I glanced at the side of the bed, it was warm to the touch but there was no Lucian. But damn, the sheets smelled so good. Just like him, and I couldn't resist the urge to stick my nose into the pillow and inhale more of his scent.“Good morning,” At the sound of the voice, I tossed the pillow aside, glancing around the large room until my eyes found Lucian seated on the sofa opposite the bed, looking more handsome than ever. He'd showered, his hair styled with those expert hands of his no doubt. He was wearing a black dress shirt, black pants, and as usual, a black glove on his right hand.“Good morning,” I responded, pulling up from the bed, and in an instant, I saw the change in the corners of Lucian's eyes. They'd turned completely dark, as they lower
AYLA BAILORE I was still frozen in shock while Lucian was seething with rage. “How did he get there? Real or not, and those witches—”“The pack's enchantment spells didn't cover the mountainside. With the spell that was placed over the pack tonight, they couldn't get in even if they wanted to unless they were invited in,”“And the firebird?” The question came out breathless, and the growing discomfort in my bones had slowly morphed into pain. A familiar one.“It was found and now the Supreme Court has it,” Lucian watched me with a disturbing degree of concern. “You're in pain,” He stated matter-of-factly, and I almost mentally cursed myself for not doing a good job of hiding it. But honestly, this was the worst I'd ever felt in Garrick's miserable attempt to torture me.I groaned in pain, my hands gripping a fistful of the sheets.Lucian's hands were instantly on me, bringing me a comfort I desperately craved for. But I was already a wailing mess unable to quietly endure the pain and