Zephyrus’ POV:The moment she kneeled on the floor to spread the blanket, her words registered in my head. She was planning to sleep on the floor near the door to escape when I fell asleep. No, I wasn’t allowing her to escape me again. She informed us she wanted to meet Felixe to know about her parents. Yet she hardly mentioned a thing to me. Was she hiding something from me? Yes, I was sure about it. The thought irked me a lot.Here, I was trying to strengthen the mate bond between us, but all she could do was defy me. It made me acutely agitated. Added to that was her high opinion of my enemy. How could she trust Felixe Andreadis so blindly? It seemed she considered him as her fated mate and not me! Jealousy, anger, frustration coursed through my mind and I closed my eyes for a split second to get a grip over me. There was only one way out of this situation. I needed to claim her soon. No, not soon. Tonight! She needed to know she was my mate. It was a forever kind of bond. ‘Let’
Lena’s POV:The intensity of the kiss made my mind reel with pleasure. I gasped when he bit my lower lip, parting my mouth expertly to plunge his tongue deep inside. If this was a punishment, I would love to be punished again and again. But I knew this was just the beginning! His tongue swirled against mine, and he gripped my cheek angrily to dominate the kiss. I knew he was angry, but this wasn’t what I wanted to do all my life. If he was my mate, why couldn’t he understand me and my need to seek my identity? Why couldn’t he understand the importance of quietening that voice inside my head? However, the moment his hand slipped under my top, I forgot all about my predicament and drowned in his touch. Before I could realize what was happening, he released my mouth and hauled my top up and over my head, tossing it behind him. It set my brea*ts free for his eyes to feast on. My cheeks flooded with color, and I tried my best to cover them with my arm, but he brushed it away. His eyes glo
Lena’s POV:I got up and walked out to the living room to find Zephyrus sprawled on the floor. He was wide awake, staring at the ceiling with a melancholic look on his face. At that point, I felt guilty for driving him away. He focused his eyes on me the moment I took a step towards him. Strangely, he didn’t say a word, waiting for me to speak. It was the most awkward situation in my life, and shyness gripped me hard. I opened my mouth, but no words came out. I tried again. With his piercing gaze watching every move of mine, I faltered, acutely conscious of myself.I took a deep breath. ‘Try to look unaffected, Lena. You can’t afford to encourage him and get knocked up now,’ prodded my inner mind. Yes, that was the last thing on my mind. I couldn’t handle a pregnancy! “You can come back to the bed if you wish to rescue your twin tomorrow.” He raised an eyebrow at me in disbelief. “How are the two related?” he asked, still lying on his back and watching me with interest. I squirmed
Lena’s POV:I ate in silence, his words echoing in my head. My heart thumped wildly, knowing he loved me. At least there was someone in the world who loved me. But did I deserve someone like Zephyrus? Could I ever love him back? He deserved so much better. “What will you do when you’re crowned the king of Aromania one day? Will you leave Lucania?” I asked to stop the other thoughts from driving me crazy. “No, Lucania is mine. I can’t leave her. I’ll be the Alpha of the Luceres Pack as long as I can. Maybe I’ll pass it on to our son one day.” His blunt reply made me blush. I couldn’t see that far. How would I give birth when I knew nothing about pregnancies? “What about your kingdom, then? Who will take your place?” I diverted the topic of our offspring in case Zephyrus considered starting his pup-making plans tonight. He told me about his family in Aromania, his uncles and cousins who would readily accept the responsibility. He told me about his growing-up years in Aromania, where
Zephyrus’ POV:“There’s no other entry point. We have to climb over,” I explained after Leandros and I inspected the surroundings. I wasted no more time and used my claws to grip the Sugar Maple tree growing along the boundary wall. I shifted instantly and climbed with ease. Leandros shifted too and tied his clothes around himself for use later. This section of the garden was deserted, and we easily jumped onto the other side of the wall. I shifted back, and so did Leandros. He quickly put on his clothes, and we stealthily approached the house. “What if he shoots us? We aren’t carrying weapons.” “We’ll face it when it happens. I can’t shoot him if he’s Hera’s mate.” Leandros nodded, and we dashed across the garden towards the house before the guards could detect us. We stood plastered against the wall beside the back door when I froze. Was Hera trying to establish a mind link with me?‘Why are you here, Zeph? Your life is in danger here. Go away!” she warned me. ‘No, I won’t leave
Lena’s POVThe moment Zephyrus left, I looked around for the library reluctantly. I had no wish to sit and read books when I had a mission to accomplish. This was the best place to ask around for Cassie, and I couldn’t let go of this opportunity. I took a detour toward the sprawling kitchen where the pack members prepared meals for the inmates. I didn’t know any of them since every time I came here; I was busy in a meeting with Alpha Atticus. I peered into the kitchen inhabited by mostly female workers, busy preparing meals and chatting. How would I find Cassie here? Whom could I ask? I gingerly walked in and looked around. There were three middle-aged women chopping vegetables in one corner. They looked kinder and more experienced than the younger lot giggling around. Maybe they had been around for some time. As I approached the trio, one of them walked away, leaving the other two behind. I stood beside them, fidgeting with my hands, when they looked up at me with surprise. “Hello!
Lena’s POVThe footsteps grew louder and in the blink of an eye a pack of vicious blood-hungry wolves surrounded me. They bared their bloody teeth as they enclosed upon me. There were almost forty members, and I couldn't fight them. “Who are you?” growled a gruff voice behind me. It echoed all around the place, making my blood curdle with fear. On a battlefield, my pack always surrounded me, but here I was all alone.“Who are you? Why have you encroached on our territory, Lucania?” I demanded bravely, whirling around to glare at a black wolf, a size bigger than the usual alphas. “I am Alpha Zach from the Mystique Moon Pack. Who told you this is Lucania? You’ve crossed Lucania and encroached into my territory. This is my village, Delavik, and you’re our prisoner. Surrender, rogue wolf!” I looked around to check my whereabouts. Had I really crossed the borders and wandered into their territory? No, it didn’t seem likely. I could see the boundary way ahead behind Cassie’s cabin. Alpha Z
Lena’s POVI gaped at him while my heart constricted at his allegation. Did he really think I had escaped to Alpha Zach? I didn’t even know the guy! “Are you crazy? Why would I escape to him?” I muttered, fixing my towel securely around me. “Now can you leave? I need to wear my clothes.” He turned a deaf ear to my words as his heated gaze swept over me. It sent a warm flush up to my cheeks. “There’s nothing I haven’t seen before. Answer me!” “That’s an absurd question, Zephyrus.” “No, it isn’t. Your academy is near Delavik. I’m sure you collided with Alpha Zach many times. So, what does he have that I don’t?” His voice was laced with annoyance while the fire in his eyes was enough to burn me as well. A shudder went down my spine at the thought. He sprang up and approached me, like a predator towards its prey. My eyes widened, and I stepped backward, but my back touched the wall behind me. I knew I was trapped! Would Zephyrus punish me for no fault of mine? It was evident he was je