Azlynn’s P.O.V.“What did you just call me, little princess?”My breath caught in my throat as Howard asked me an irrelevant question impulsively, like I wasn’t clear for the first time. The audacity to address him by his name rooted him to his spot.My hand flew to my mouth, covering it instinctively. I was unable to believe the words that had come out of my mouth. Howard was not only my elder brother, he was the heir to the throne. His Royal command was impossible to challenge for a subject. Although I was also a born Alpha, my wolf was way weaker than his as a female. There wasn’t a chance in frozen hell that I could go against his words after being beaten to death.A wave of fright made me numb, I was unable to wrap my head around what had just happened. On the other hand, Howard’s condition wasn’t different from mine, he couldn’t believe his ears for a long time.“No!It can’t be true. How can she …”Gawking in disbelief, he kept mumbling under his breath, striving his b
Xavion’s P.O.V.“Fated mates can’t lie to each other!”“An Alpha possesses the power to identify if someone is lying.”All the facts related to the werewolf community took the shape of a venomous snake, wounding my soul with its sharp bites. My whole existence was on fire because of its lethal poison.After meeting Prince Howard in person, everything I believed and learned until now felt like a fake tale, challenging my beliefs. I was unable to pinpoint what was right or wrong!Originally, I had always thought of him as my enemy, he snatched my Azlynn from me. It was my plan to kill him whenever I get the chance. However, he was way more than just a competition, a person who was a part of Azlynn’s life when I wasn’t around. He blew my world with his piercing truths. I was having a hard time processing what he said. As his icy voice echoed in my head, intensifying my headache, I poured another glass of whiskey. The third bottle in one hour wasn’t helping me a bit. Emptying t
Xavion’s P.O.V.“Prince Xavion Waller Salvatore!”Listening to my full name was like a slap to my face, I couldn’t help but feel cringe about my past. No matter how hard I tried, the reality of being a royal born hadn’t spared me. I couldn’t get rid of that fucking royalty even after leaving my dad’s Palace ten years ago. My younger brother, Austin was back to drag me into that chaotic world and add another problem to my list, messing with me. But I wouldn’t allow him to do so. There was a limit to my patience.So, I lunged forward and grabbed his collar, roaring in fury.“One more word and I will tear your head off, Austin. Don’t ever dare to connect my name with your stupid Salvatore bloodline.”To avoid the daily reminder of being the north Prince, I took my mom’s surname and worked hard to build my own world from scratch. Living in that suffocating, cold building wasn’t my cup of tea.Despite my rational objections, my family pretended that nothing was wrong, dismissing my
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“My what?”For a brief moment, it felt unrealistic to me, probably the figment of my imagination that my brother mentioned the arrival of my lovely soulmate in my life. It sounded so crazy to be true that the excuse we made to leave the Palace had finally taken the shape of reality. My heart hit the brakes, aching my chest through back as Bella woke up, making a grand appearance. She instantly took control over me at the moment of weakness.“Where is my mate, brother? When can we go to see him?”Her glee illuminated Howard’s face, sparkling eyes with unadulterated joy. He asked Bella. “I knew that you would be thrilled to hear about it. But you have to tell me where you met your prince charming, little princess?I have only figured it out due to a sudden change in your demeanor.”As Howard explained his theory, I got my act together and blocked my giddy wolf, Bella was excited despite all the injuries. Unlike every she-wolf in the werewolf community, I hated
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Bloody hell!The goosebumps prickled over my skin as my wolf’s statement hit me like a tornado, making me consider this possibility. I hadn’t thought like that before.The secret identity of that Alpha did make me curious, but it never crossed my mind that he could be my soulmate, the one fated to annoy me for the rest of my life.I couldn’t help but share Bella’s bizarre guess with Daleyza. She sprang up in excitement.“Oh, my Goddess, Ann. This is quite right. A beauty on the verge of death and a brave hero protecting her from lechers. It’s a perfect scenario!According to the legends, only a special person from heaven can appear in your life like this.”Blah. Blah. Blah!Daleyza praised that mystery man, portraying me as a damsel in distress. The flashback of being powerless in jeopardy turned my mouth sour like I drank vinegar. I was a weak Alpha in the world where these two words were never used in a single sentence. And my weakness was publicly announce
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Demrid Davis?Why did this name sound so familiar?Although I hadn’t much information about the Royal family of the south, the King’s name made me feel that I knew him for a long time. So, I scrolled the email for the pictures of the King, ignoring Bella’s gleeful howls as she sighed dramatically.“Demrid Davis!Even his name has two Ds. Hopefully, his Alpha D will be big enough!”My slutty wolf started fantasizing about his genitals directly, burning my cheeks. I had no idea why was she getting so riled up for a stranger?The craze of her unfulfilled sexual fantasies aside, I was a bit disappointed to see the contact’s details and the address of King’s different properties. There was no picture of him!It would be better to glance at his picture to test the theory of mate-bond. However, Daleyza and Bella wrongly interrupted my innocent intentions and teased me all the way home. “Look, who is desperate to see her mate?”Daleyza laughed while driving, “I
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Whoa!I didn’t see such a warm welcome coming, hitting me out of nowhere. That proximity riveted me to the spot like a scared kitten. An over six feet tall mountain of muscles looming over me shut down my brain. Everything else skipped from my mind. I stared at him in a catatonic stupor, feeling trapped between his iron arms. I waited for his response after this unforeseen scrutiny.King Demrid firmly grabbed my shoulders, squeezing me as if I was a lemon. His low, throaty growls leapt my heart to my throat as Bella spoke in frustration.“He is wearing a strong cologne to conceal his natural scent, Ann. I can’t smell him!”It was a tradition in the royals to wear a scent blocker frequently for their security purpose. So, King Demrid’s caution failed my first attempt to recognize any special connection with him. But I didn’t lose heart and moved on to Plan B as soon as the shock faded.Two mates could feel the bond with a simple touch, so I raised my hand to b
Azlynn’s P.O.V.OMG!I knew that I could be surprised easily, but Holy crap! This was the actual situation a word ‘OMG’ came from. Within hours of hearing about King Demrid, his connection with my daughter turned things completely around. I hadn’t imagined that I would ever come across Hayley’s father in this way.For me, she was all alone in this world and met me to become a part of my family. Like, two lonely souls had found each other accidentally and bounded for life. So, when Hayley responded to Demrid, equally interested in sniffing, my heart dropped to my stomach.Her innocent eyes lit up with an inexplicable glee in a split second.“You smell like …You are my daddy?” Hayley’s eyes bulged out of their sockets as she covered her mouth with her tiny hand, her voice barely above a whisper.“It’s weird, but there’s a voice in my head saying that you’re my daddy.Am I?”She raised her eyes and glanced at Demrid, seeking confirmation. “Does your wolf say that I am you
Azlynn’s P.O.V.But that wasn’t just a kiss!Xavion’s touch wasn’t gentle, but it was a war, biting, desperate, and possessive. My back slammed against the cool wall as his mouth claimed mine, his tongue sliding against mine in a way that made me ache for more. I couldn’t help but kiss him back with the same passion, losing myself in the fiery temptation of the bond.He didn’t stop at the kiss and slid his hands under my shirt, tracing my skin roughly. I gasped as he curled his fingers over my rib cage and dragged my shirt over my head in one swift motion. Bella howled in my mind, responding to the mating call enthusiastically. I whispered, already leaning in to resume kissing.“Don’t you think it’s wrong?”“To hell with wrong!” Xavion stripped off his shirt and threw it on the floor, grabbing my waist after that short break. His hot breath fanning my neck shot delicious sparks directly to my core as his canines grazed over the mark, curling my toes. My fingers tangled in his h
Azlynn’s P.O.VI swallowed hard as the weight of it all settled in my chest, realizing the seriousness of the situation. Behind this innovative method of presentation, Xavion wasn’t just asking me to mark him, but to make a statement. He wanted me to declare that our bond was forever, unshakable in the face of difficulties.The feeling of something electric buzzing under my skin pulled me towards him, making me lose my control. Xavion’s gaze softened, as though he could already sense the shift in my heart. He straightened up and clicked the button on the remote.“That’s the final slide, my Queen!”Slide 4: The intimacyA picture of two wolves curled under the moonlight appeared on the screen. The mating marks illuminating over their furs were a symbol of commitment according to Xavion as he spoke.“This photo speaks for itself, Azlynn. Marking is more than a bite; it’s an unbreakable promise between two hearts. A vow that no matter what, we will always find each other, even in t
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“How is that cross mark connected to my marking decision?”Alicia’s warning flabbergasted me. It didn’t make any sense that my personal affairs could affect other people too. Xavion was my partner in mate-bond, so if she had said that his life was in danger, I would have believed it. But this was too much.Unlike my perplexed state, Alicia was quite confident. She didn’t hesitate to elaborate on this topic further.“See, little princess. Your mate is the King of a nation. His every aspect of life is directly connected to his kingdom’s welfare. He marked the prophecy girl, taking risk against the decision of fate. But he couldn’t get the protection of the mate-bond because you didn’t mark him.And now it’s almost six weeks after your marking, the downsides of such mating are coming to surface.”She gave me the reference of the history book (I hadn’t read it yet) and continued,“Last time when these marks appeared, the danger of the devil led to havoc in the world
Azlynn’s P.O.V. Although my query was directed towards the lack of seriousness, it erupted chaos in the room. The first one to react was Alicia, she rushed to my side. “A red cross? What are you talking about, Your Highness?” Baffled by her response, I gawked at Xavion and Alvaro, who appeared equally surprised. “Where did you see the cross, Azlynn? Was it in the mystical boundary?” Instead of investigating the attackers, they showered me with queries, as if I had committed a crime by bringing up this issue. I spoke in annoyance. “Why are you all acting so surprised? Didn’t you notice the glowing red cross on wolves’ foreheads?” It was hard to miss such an obvious detail during a long fight. But Xavion spoke immediately. “Their foreheads were plain, Azlynn. There was no red mark on them. I would have seen it if it were there.” The worry etched on their faces narrated a different tale, like they were concealing some horrifying details from me. I ignored those buddies and asked
Azlynn’s P.O.V. The scene in front of me changed so quickly that it felt like I was hallucinating. Xavion’s black wolf was attacked from all the sides, punishing him for protecting me from their deadly claws. He faced them bravely and sank his sharp teeth deep into one attacker’s neck, ending his life in a single jerk. That ruffian howled in pain and collapsed, sending a jolt of electricity on the battlefield. Another wolf growled, “You are the north king, yet your citizens aren’t safe from your bloodlust. It’s a solid proof that you aren’t fit to sit on the throne, Alpha Xavion.” They challenged Xavion’s rule over the north kingdom, coming from every side. Feeling terrified, I tried to raise or shift back to my human form to assist Xavion in the fight. At least I could push wolves away when he was focusing on one. But to my dismay, the mystical barrier was thick around us, choking off my strength. All I could do was to watch them fighting and howling continuously. Xavion was cal
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Well, I didn’t see that coming!The mating traditions were sacred among the werewolves. A man had to prove that he could provide and protect his mate, while a woman had the job of making a warm home and bear pups, balancing the harmony of nature. But I hadn’t imagined that Xavion would believe in such things. Not only did he hunt a deer, but now he was expecting me to accept his offer and eat his prey. I was stunned speechless, facing this unpredicted challenge. Even Bella was at a loss for words.“Ann, what to do now?”Although she was smitten by Xavion’s charm, praising his hunting skills, she couldn’t bear to touch the dead deer as well. Bella hadn’t seen a dying animal in front of her eyes, let alone eating the uncooked meat drenched in blood, fur, and dirt. But Zion was purring softly, melting her heart with his pitiful begging. So, Bella tried to touch that motionless deer, closing her eyes. The blood staining her white fur nauseated her to the core as sh
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“This is unacceptable, Azlynn. I thought you were a sweet girl ...”It was lady Sabrina who barged inside, screaming at me. Her speech was halted by the scene in the room as she averted her face quickly.“My apologies. I didn’t mean to disturb you.”Judging from her fury, I was about to get a good scolding, but her facial expressions changed completely after a quick glance around. She swiftly approached me, gasping in disbelief.“What’s wrong with the younger generation? Is it a bedroom or a battleground?”Sabrina didn’t let me explain a thing and barked orders like the Queen she was, bossing me around as well. She asked the maids to clean up the mess and prepare a bath for me.“Azlynn, take a warm bath and call me when you are done. I will apply the ointment on your wounds. It doesn’t look good.”Bella was exhausted after the long night, so she fell asleep a few minutes ago. After vigorous physical activity and mystical pressure of the mate-bond, my wolf could
Xavion’s P.O.V. “Here’s a hearty breakfast for our newlywed groom.” As I didn’t go to the dining hall, Beta Alvaro came with a tray of food in my office. I had already set my things in my new home. Smiling widely, Alvaro’s voice was full of mischief as he said. “Commonly, people only get one chance to experience a first chance mate. And you have done it twice. Don’t be shy and share your feelings with forever singles. Perhaps the Moon Goddess will take pity on us too.” Speaking nonstop, he set the table and sniffed the air continuously. I ignored his cheerful banter and sipped my morning whiskey, looking out of the window. The lifeless snow covers outside deeply resonated with the emptiness of my heart. My no-lift mood soon garnered Alvaro’s attention, he dragged a chair and sat in front of me. “What’s the matter, Xavion? You seem disturbed.” After last night’s bizarre events, any sensible man would be hell worried. It was impossible for me to wrap my head around the reality of
Azlynn’s P.O.V.By the time we laid tangled in the sheets, I felt it in my bones. The strength of our mate-bond registered its presence with every sensation I hadn’t experienced before. It must be the magic of heat that despite being exhausted, I was down to the fourth round when Xavion buried his face in the crook of my neck, breathing heavily.“That was mind-blowing, Azlynn.”His hold on my shoulders tightened as his body shook, giving me an idea that he needed a moment to catch his breath. But the sharp pain born in my lower region as he shifted, adjusting my legs around him.“It might hurt, Azlynn. I hope you will bear with me.”The golden spark in his honey brown eyes hinted at his wolf’s passion. His inhumane voice sounded apologetic yet excited. “If you are looking for the perfect moment to mark me, now it’s the time, mate. You can get back at me by biting hard.”Fuck!I squirmed uncontrollably as his member swelled inside me, causing great discomfort. It truly felt like an ep