Lena’s POVI ran out of the pack house in a state of dilemma! After Zephyrus left home in haste, I was restless fighting the voice that prompted me to escape him, but this time I didn’t want to listen to it. A strange, contradictory force pulled me back from escaping my mate. All I could feel was Zephyrus’ tortured look, and my heart ached for him. No, I wouldn’t leave my mate! I went to Hazel’s house to meet Cassie, but she had gone over to the pack house to meet Carla. I had to know who it was that beckoned me repeatedly. After meeting her, I felt too disturbed to think straight. Flashback–At The Pack HouseThe moment I introduced myself, Cassie’s eyes filled up with tears of joy. “Cassie, please tell me what happened to my mother that night. Did Magnus kill her?” I just crossed my fingers and hoped he didn’t. “No, they took her away with them.” Cassie’s eyes filled up with remorse and she broke down completely. “I couldn’t save her. They tied me up and locked me in the attic. Wh
Lena’s POVAs if sensing my need, his eyes glazed with desire and he smashed his lips to mine. It wasn’t a gentle move at all. I could feel his lips move roughly over mine, stealing my breath away. He grabbed hold of my head and slipped his tongue through my parted mouth. The sensation was so intoxicating; it made me dizzy. Instinctively, I cupped his jaws to kiss him back. All I could feel was his warm mouth devouring me and his scruffy jaw that felt so good to touch. A low rumble escaped from his throat, making my body react to him. The throbbing escalated, and I felt abnormally wet deep down there. I kissed his mouth softly, biting his lower lip with abandon. A deep, thunder-like groan escaped his throat. In an instant, he flipped me over, pinning me to the bed with his body. His relentless mouth didn’t leave me even once while his hand went down to the hemline of my top. His hand slipped underneath my top, inching upward toward my bare breasts. With his mouth still feasting on m
Lena’s POVHowever, the next morning, I woke up late. The sun was glaring at me through the gap in the window curtains. The first thing I thought of was to clear the misunderstanding between us. Despite the tiredness, I had been restless the whole night dreaming about it. I got out of bed, but strangely, the house was eerily quiet. Where was Zephyrus? I quickly freshened up and rushed out of my room to check. Thankfully, the soreness had reduced, and I felt energized.I stopped short at the sight of Hazel sitting in the living room and sipping some strange drink. I looked around, but there was no sign of Zephyrus anywhere. “Hazel? Where’s Zephyrus?” I approached her, and she turned her head to flash a grin at me. Finishing her drink in one gulp, she rose, picking up some shopping bags she brought with her. “Zeph had left for the pack meeting. He has asked me to get you ready and bring you over. Don’t escape this time, please. He has sent two bodyguards for you. They’ll accompany you
Zephyrus’ POVI looked out of the conference room to see the pack gather on the sprawling pack house grounds. Soon I would have to address them, but for that, I needed my future Luna by my side. It would strengthen my position and help me gain the trust of my pack. “Haven’t Hazel and Lena arrived yet?” I turned to Stavros, who stood beside me with a grim look on his face. “Not yet. I can’t connect to Hazel. She has blocked me for the last two days.” I noticed the bitterness in his tone. Of course, I knew his equation with Hazel. They fought like children! They could live without one another, yet they had a game of rejection going on between them for a decade! “Why don’t you accept her as your mate?” I suggested, but he grunted in response. “I have already, bro, but she’s just taking out her revenge on me.” I rolled my eyes at their never-ending melodrama. “Claim her then. I’m sure all your problems will cease.” “Maybe yours will too,” he smirked as he turned to leave.I rolled my
Lena’s POVI felt relieved when he didn’t announce the date of the Luna Ceremony in front of our pack. However, my relief was short-lived. Throughout, I could feel the curious glances being cast my way. They might wonder when it would be held. “Let’s go, Lena,” said Zephyrus, as he led me away from the others. It was difficult to gauge his mood from the shuttered look on his face. Wasn’t he satisfied with the way it went? Didn’t it love up to his dream? Why didn’t he look happy when I was there by his side?The members flocked towards the buffet tables laden with food. It was a treat from Zephyrus to his pack. A formal day of bonding is akin to a coronation. Zephyrus already was the true leader of the pack. Lucania had always been his. He didn’t need a formal ceremony to appoint him the Alpha. He had regained his position the day he overpowered us. The pack members had unconditionally accepted him as their leader.As Zephyrus pulled me away, some of the older female wolves couldn’t co
Lena’s POVI trudged over to the bedroom, pulling my luggage along. It was impossible to gauge what was going on in his mind. After the drama last night, I wasn’t sure sleeping with him would be a good idea. After the hottest lovemaking we shared, it would be difficult to not expect a repeat. ‘I would love a repeat!’ whispered Xara. Deep inside my soul, I knew I would love it too. Maybe she felt it because she didn’t prod further, accepting my silence as my agreement. I went inside the warm bedroom with my heartbeats pounding hard inside my ribcage. I didn’t know he was standing by the door, ready to pounce on me the moment I walked in. However, I stopped myself just in time from colliding with him. He glared at me, still in the foul mood he had been in since the event back in Lucania. “You can freshen up and make lunch while I check out the neighborhood.” His eyes flashed with fury as he ordered me around like I was his slave. Why couldn’t I accompany him on his tour around the ne
Lena’s POVI chose a pair of jeans and a soft blue pullover that matched my eyes. After freshening up, I walked out of the room towards the kitchen. I wasn’t much of a cook. Would Zephyrus be able to eat my simple dishes? What if he hated them? Suddenly, a strange urge to impress him, to make him happy, filled my mind and body. I looked inside the well-stocked refrigerator and pantry to decide on my menu. Maybe he would like some steak and potatoes! I remembered having tasted the succulent food at Alpha Atticus’s house. I set about making it from scratch, remembering the taste. I was so engrossed in my cooking that soon I lost track of time. It was only when Zephyrus walked inside the kitchen did I look up. He smiled at me and my insides turned to mush. It had irked me a lot when he was in a foul mood since morning, but now he looked the opposite. He looked relaxed and happy! I was sure it was all because of me. “I just hope it’s edible. I’m not as good as you. At the academy, we on
Zephyrus’ POVI couldn’t wait to wrap this up and return to our little log cabin. I loved Lena’s idea immensely of a honeymoon. She was right! I wanted this to be more a sexcapade than anything else. She had no idea about the sinful thoughts invading my mind all the time. I didn’t just desire her. I pined for her, craved her with every cell of my body, with every breath I took. It was so deep-rooted inside me, I sometimes feared I would crush her with the intensity of my feelings for her. Of course, the mission would be our priority, but I wanted to explore this attraction we felt for one another. I wanted her to fall in love with me the same way I did for her. I could do anything to make her fall for me. Although patience wasn’t one of my virtues, it was strange how I could wait so patiently for her to fall in love with me. Yet I couldn’t wait to get inside her again. The sight of her curvy body, waiting for my touch, always had turned me on, but I tried my best to restrain my urges