Zephyrusâ POVThe feel of her warm tongue on the mark turned me on. I ached to knot her like I had never done before. Now I knew how she felt when I touched the mark I gave her. I smiled at her impulsive move! She was so unique, marking me the way I had marked her. I didnât know if any Alpha had ever been marked this way, but I didnât care. I was hers and she had the right to mark me.I had never in my wildest imagination expected to feel this euphoric. My mind was in emotional turmoil as she raised her head and looked at me. I drowned in her beautiful blue eyes, finally giving in to the temptation. Reaching out, I grabbed her cheeks to devour her lips. She purred with delight and it drove me crazy. I needed her so badly. I could never have had enough of her. âKiss me, Zy!â she whispered, her hands caressing my cheek. I stilled, loving the name immensely. It made me feel cherished, as if she loved me. No one had ever called me that. âI love you, Lenn!â She smiled and closed her ey
Zephyrusâ POVI strode towards the main entrance to check the footprints Lena had just mentioned. With the heavy snowfall, it should have been covered up already. Just as I had expected, I opened the main door and found no footprints outside. Getting a shovel, I went out, yet there were no traces of footprints anywhere. The snow had covered them all. I returned to the cabin with a frown, wondering if it was Romanov. No, it couldnât be. He would have returned alone. I looked at Lenaâs agitated face and smiled to relax her. I didnât want her to worry unnecessarily. Whoever they were, I could easily fight them single-handedly. âDid you see the footprints?â I shook my head, making her frown. âNo, the snow might have covered them up. So, what type of footprints were they? Human or animal?â Her frown deepened as she tried hard to recollect. âI think similar to ours.â I was immediately on high alert. Were we trespassing in someoneâs territory? I needed to call Stavros to find out from th
Lenaâs POVI gripped my dagger as I waited for Zephyrus to open the door. If he had expected me to hide while he fought the enemy, he was wrong. I could quite help him in any fight. However, Zephyrus relaxed as he went near the main door. Maybe he had recognized the creature on the doorstep. He opened the door with a look of relief to see David standing there, covered in snow. âHey, Alpha! I just dropped by in case you needed something!â I gave him a look of relief, although Zephyrus didnât look surprised by his presence. âCome in. Weâre in a fix.â He opened the door wider to allow David inside. âWhatâs up, Alpha?â He looked at Zephyrus with concern. âDid you see any footprints in the snow? Or maybe someone outside the cabin?â David shook his head but scrunched up his nose. âNo, but thereâs a strange scent around the cabin. Iâm sure there are notorious wolves around here. Being a rogue for five years, Iâve learned to differentiate between scents.â Zephyrus looked excited while I
Lenaâs POVI stopped instantly, realizing the purr was emanating from Zephyrusâ chest. It wasnât a satisfied sound at all. It was like an angry hum! âWho were you talking to for so long, Zephyrus?â He grunted in response and stormed into the kitchen. I frowned at his change in attitude. What happened to him? What did I do now? I placed the tray on the table and followed him to the kitchen to see him pick up a bottle of water. The angry hum had transformed into a low growl by now. It seemed he was immensely angry, but with whom? Was he angry with me? I just couldnât understand what I had done now to deserve this treatment.âWhatâs wrong?â I asked, coming to a stop beside him. He snorted as he chopped the vegetables and dumped them in a pan with the meat. I couldnât figure out what he was making. I had made sandwiches already. âWhat about the sandwiches I made?â He grunted again, not answering me at all. What was wrong? I walked out of the kitchen, frustrated by his lack of response.
Lenaâs POV Heraâs reaction to my presence shocked me immensely. Didnât Zephyrus inform her about us? I didnât like her at all, despite Hazelâs claims. âYes. Sheâs my mate, Hera!â he stated, but Hera scoffed at him. âReally? I thought you didnât believe in that?â She brushed past me without acknowledging my presence. I glanced at Zephyrus, feeling insulted by his only family. What had I done to deserve this? âIâm sorry on her behalf. Sheâll come around.â He caught my hand and followed his twin, but I didnât wish to join them. I could hear squeals echoing through the house as Hera and Hazel met in the living room. As we walked inside, they sobered and Hera glared at me again. Suddenly, I had the wish to disappear from the house. âSit, Lena, please,â Zephyrus leaned in to whisper. How did he know I was contemplating an escape? âYou both carry on. Iâll make dinner.â He pulled me down on the sofa beside him, paying no heed to my excuses. I could feel Heraâs angry gaze pinned on me wh
Zephyrusâ POVI felt relieved after the phone call, knowing I could count on Hazel. I wanted Lena to accompany me, but Heraâs behavior towards her worried me. Heraâs disturbed state stopped me from addressing the issue now, but if it continued, I would definitely have to deal with it. Lena was my fated mate, and I would always stand up for her. Even against my sibling if she was wrong. We flew over the dark, looming, mountainous terrain towards Hay River in silence. Leandros and Lyra were exceptionally quiet since the time we boarded my helicopter. Hera relaxed considerably, opting to close her eyes and rest. I wanted to meet Lena before I left, but with Leandros waiting outside, I couldnât take the risk. I had expected Leandros to escape with Lyra. Anything was possible for him! I knew his reckless nature so well! Thankfully, he didnât, or Hera would have driven me crazy. It was almost 9 oâclock when we reached Hay River. I noticed Leandrosâ restlessness while we waited for a cab t
Zephyrusâ POVI knocked on Hazelâs door as loudly as I could. It was impossible now to control my temper thinking about the males Lena might have met in my absence. Her defiance aroused a fierce wish inside me to punish her. I knocked again. This time the sound echoed in the still night, waking up everyone all around. I didnât care! The door flew open and Hazel stood there with a startled look on her face. âZeph? How did you return tonight?â My glance went to Lena, who emerged from a room to gape at me. âYes me. Did you think I wouldnât find out what youâve been up to in my absence?â I snarled with fury, my gaze stuck on my mate. It was strange how she held my gaze, not looking guilty at all. âFind out what, Zeph? We have done nothing in your absence.â I held up my hand to stop Hazel. I wasnât interested in listening to her excuses. She wasnât bound to obey me, but Lena was. âLena, letâs go home.â She nodded and went inside to get her stuff. âYouâre overreacting, Zeph. Aunt Cassi
Lenaâs POVI sat holding onto Heraâs hand as she lay on the hospital bed, stressed and breathing hard. Alexandrios injected some medicine into her body and her condition improved a little. After he left, Heraâs hold upon me relaxed and she fell into a deep slumber. I stayed there at her bedside, not leaving her even for a second. I hadnât expected her to soften towards me at all when I woke up in the morning today. Zephyrus had already left, and I panicked at the prospect of facing Hera. However, when she didnât emerge from her room all morning, I was worried. Yet I didnât disturb her. Maybe she was resting and didnât want me to interrupt her. I went out to Hazelâs house to check up on Aunt Cassie. I didnât wish to return home and face Hera. Hazel informed me about Zephyrus and Stavrosâ whereabouts. The sun was about to set, and I left for home, expecting Zephyrus back.Strangely, Hera was still in her room. Worried, I peered inside to see her lying on the floor. I rushed to her side
Lenaâs POV Today was the greatest day of my life when I would swear to dedicate my life to my pack. It was the Luna Ceremony today. Itâs the day I would be officially welcomed into the pack and given the honor of becoming their Luna.More than me, I could feel Zephyrusâ excitement radiating out of his body in everything he did! He had been wanting this for a long time.Clad in a white, embellished gown paired with a delicate white floral clutch in my hair, I felt like a queen. I was Alpha Zephyrusâ queen!My mom and Hazel had helped me get ready for my big day, escorting me here to the pack house. I was glad of their presence in my life! Now, I had everything I had wished for and more. I had a family, a dream I could fulfill, but mostly, I had a loving mate to spend my life with. I gazed at my mate as he stood outside with Stavros, watching the pack members gather in front of the altar for the event. The moon was at its brightest as if the Goddess was blessing me from up above.A sat
Zephyrusâ POV I left the spy girl under Alexandriosâ care and headed to the prison to wrap up the unfinished work I had there. I had to reach the root of this. How could they house the underage female spy in the male prison? I called Stavros and asked him to reach the place immediately. He had some explanation to do tonight. I stormed into the prison complex in a state of fury. The guards trembled at the sight of me, having never expected me to return! Now in Lenaâs absence, I could rip their hearts out for what they did to an underage girl. âCall all the guards here. Whereâs Brutus? Call him right now!â I paced the floor of the prison office waiting for Brutus, our old superintendent, who had been here since my fatherâs time. âBrutus hasnât reported for almost a month, Alpha.â Stavros arrived with an agitated look on his face. âWhatâs up, now? Did the spy open her mouth yet?â âNo. Sheâs not in a condition to open her mouth.â Stavros blinked and focused his attention on me. I f
Lenaâs POVA Week Later: The last two days had been a roller-coaster journey for me and Zephyrus. After spending three days at the resort, a call from Stavros disrupted our peace of mind. Those three days were the best ones in my life. Zephyrus and I enjoyed every attraction in and around Yellowknife during the daytime, while on the nights we mated like there was no tomorrow. However, we were brought out of our mating haze with a jolt. Stavros and Homer had captured a female spy trespassing on the southern boundaries of Lucania. Although her identity was still a mystery to all, they suspected her to be Felixeâs spy! We had to return home, and ever since, Zephyrus had been extremely busy trying to find out the threats looming over our heads. With my Luna Ceremony scheduled two days later, I had been busy too! âLena, will you talk to the spy? See if you can make her spill the details of her mission!â I shut my laptop and turned my attention to my mate. I had been busy with the regi
Lenaâs POV The ice-cream did wonders to my body. Since the time I was at the ice skating rink, I started feeling an intense heat accumulate in the pit of my stomach. It caused a burning sensation between my legs, making me all worked up. I was in Zephyrusâ arms then and the heat build-up made me restless. Now I felt a little better after enjoying the two ice creams. He held me close as we sped towards Point Lake Resort and Spa and the momentary relief I was feeling subsided. His nearness, his warmth again, brought the burning heat back into my body! Was this normal? Although twenty, I had never experienced this in my life! Maybe I was going into heat like all the female wolves did! Zephyrus inhaled sharply and tightened his hold on me. Did he sense it? âAre you alright?â I could feel his sharp intake of breath as he leaned in to nuzzle his face into my neck. âYes.â It was a shaky whisper as weird sensations rocked my body. I just couldnât restrain the urge to break into my wolf
Lenaâs POVHazel bundled everyone out before Zephyrusâ return. It puzzled me since I hadnât informed her about our date tonight. Maybe Zephyrus had. After all, she was closer to him than to me. With no time to spare, I got ready in a black knitted dress, pairing it with a matching jacket, stockings, and boots. These were the clothes Hazel had got for me.At first glance, I thought they were a waste of time, but now I was thankful to find something to wear for the occasion. I never possessed such fancy clothes in my twenty years of life, surviving on bare essentials only, but tonight was different. Tonight I wanted to look my best. I wanted to dress up for my mate for the first time in my life. I wished I had some money to buy some clothes for myself and my mom. Maybe I would get a job somewhere before starting my dream venture. It would help me invest too. The front door clicked open, and it brought me out of my thoughts. I heard footsteps approach the bedroom, and my heart skipped
Lenaâs POVIt was morning already, but I was too sore to get up. I could hear Zephyrus move around outside, but I couldnât join him. After much effort, I somehow limped towards the washroom to freshen up. Despite the pain, I felt sated, and euphoric, as if floating on cloud nine. The bedroom door opened and Zephyrus entered carrying a breakfast tray laden with enough food to feed a battalion. âWhy did you make so much?â I chuckled as he set the tray down on the coffee table overlooking the deck. When he pushed the curtains aside, the view took my breath away. I had no idea there was a lake in his backyard. The frozen lake shone under the pale sunlight âYou need to eat to get back your strength, Lena. After what youâve been through, you need it more than I do.â He held my hand and led me to the sit-out. âMmm, smells delicious! I could get used to this every morning!â He smiled, and we sat down to tuck into the delicious eggs Benedict made to perfection. The steak burrito and berry
Lenaâs POVThe look in his eyes made my heart skip a beat. He carried me to the bedroom, not once taking his eyes off me. My body throbbed with need, imagining what we were about to do. I could drown in him forever without a connection with the outside world! I felt intoxicated, addicted to my mate! He sat down with me straddled on his lap. His lips immediately attacked my neck, sucking on the mark, and I arch my neck to give him better access. His mouth was driving me crazy. The mark worked like an erogenous zone that always triggered a burning need in me. âWhat do you want, Lenn? Do you want to ride me or eat me? Or do you want me to do the honor?â I grinned at his choices because I wanted them all. How can you choose between oxygen and water when you needed both? âAll of them. I want to start with eating you, but you have to close your eyes.â He chuckled at my response. âNope. I want to see you all the time.â Blushing at his fiery, unwavering gaze pinned on me, I eased off him
Zephyrusâ POVI watched my mate sleep with a soft and blissful smile on her face. It took my breath away to know she was at peace with her life now. I was glad I could help her reunite with aunt Syble. It made me feel relaxed. I know she wouldnât leave me now. Despite the exhaustion, I couldnât take my eyes off her. Sheâs beautiful! My little Lena. Despite the age difference between us, we connected with one another so well. I had never expected I could connect to a stranger so well! My eyes were drawn to her creamy complexion that radiated a glow all around the bedroom. This time, it was the mark I gave her that glowed the most. It stared at it, as if under a hypnosis, watching her soft, pale locks brush against it. Although I had expressed my wish to make love to her again, I couldnât wait a second more. My c*ck itched to be inside her again, but maybe sheâd be sore. Maybe she needed a little rest. These thoughts made me sigh and give her a little time to recover. My c*ck twitche
Lenaâs POVHe carried me to the bed, laying me down gently. Glancing down at my exposed body, a low and possessive growl escaped his lips, making me shiver. He eased onto the bed, slowly, while holding my gaze. As he hovered over me, his legs pinned me to the bed, yet his unwavering gaze seemed to watch my reaction minutely. âShow me how much you missed me!â I smiled, knowing how to please him. As we lay heart to heart, skin to skin, I surrendered my soul to him forever. He dipped his head to kiss the mark he gave me. The swirl of his wet tongue against it, the warmth seeping through me, was enough to turn me on. I could feel his erection grinding into me and I dug my nails into his shoulders while my hips moved of their own accord to meet his thrusts. With a possessive growl, he moved downward, trailing his mouth from my neck down my chest to latch onto my left breast. With his thumb teasing the other one, I could feel my arousal growing to new heights. My breathing was shaky. I