Xavion’s P.O.V. “See, the record isn’t in her laptop. Ann has stolen fifty thousand dollars from the company!” Watching the live stream of CA corporation’s recent drama, I was pleased with the performance of Mr. Hudson, my mole planted in that company. He followed my instructions and framed Azlynn in a money scandal. She was about to lose her job. Daleyza, her boss, sent me the letter to refuse collaboration with me, her daring to ignore my Alpha authority challenged my hold over the Lake city. I was all set to destroy her sports agency, removing Azlynn from it was my last task. Sipping my whiskey, I enjoyed the exchange of useless reasons and excuses, desperately waiting for the happy ending when Zion noticed Azlynn’s teary eyes. She sniffled, “Please trust me. I have never stolen anything.” “You are an asshole!” Zion growled, baring his claws in fury. “I asked you to win her back, not hurt her. Azlynn is crying because of you.” Well, it was a small price to pay for the
Xavion’s P.O.V.Grabbing Valerie’s neck, I slammed her to the wall, her horrified shriek echoed in the room.“What are you doing, Xavion? Leave me ...” But I couldn’t hear anything after her shameless confession, elongating my claws.“You hired rouges to harm Azlynn despite the fact she is a fragile omega. How can you even think about it?”Valerie was a greedy woman, I knew it, but it never crossed my mind that she had criminal tendencies. Her audacity to hurt Azlynn trembled my hands with repressed fury. I punched the wall right beside her face and growled.“You may have forgotten, but I am still your Alpha. I won’t let it slip, Valerie. You will be punished for your crimes.”With that, I increased the pressure on her neck as ending her useless existence seemed like the most appropriate solution. I would be free of this damned mate-bond as a bonus. Azlynn’s pain, her fear, and her condition in that rundown building flashed across my mind, intensifying my rage. Her suffering w
Azlynn’s P.O.V.I had never believed in magic in my life, so when the record files mysteriously disappeared from my laptop, I didn’t take it as a glitch.With the eyes of the entire staff fixed on me, there was no place to hide. In order to buy some time, I decided to play along. Acting like a pitiful employee, I promised to pay back fifty thousand dollars to avoid the police complaint and accept the dismissal letter.Daleyza called me when I was alone in my cabin. “Oh, my Goddess, Ann. I can’t believe what just happened!”Gasping in disbelief, she explained the situation to clear her name. “Trust me, Ann. I didn’t know that Mr. Hudson would create trouble. I hired the staff with their promising background. No one is a newbie here.”She told me about the sudden disappearance of files from her computer as well, making me suspicious.“When Mr. Hudson came to complain about you, I swiftly checked my laptop to end that matter right away. But unfortunately, I couldn’t find th
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“You can go to hell with your ridiculous offer.”Throwing that stupid file on Xavion’s face, I shouted, wishing to pluck out that smile from his face. He had crossed all the limits today, offering me such a job to take advantage of my financial state. My disguise provided him with the opportunity to poke his nose in my life once more. I was ablaze with fury.On the other hand, Xavion was all chill as if he had expected my response, he stretched his arm behind me and slid closer.“Come again, Azlynn!”His query temporarily halted my rage, making me look for an answer. I wanted to pinch his aching nerve with my words to lessen my injury. However, my furious mind couldn’t process his question, so I asked him.“What do you mean to say?”The flash of golden in Xavion’s eyes paused my heart for a moment as he leaned in, whispering huskily.“You just said my name, Azlynn. It’s been five years and trust me, no one had said it better than you.”My body froze to the spo
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Uncle Earl’s over cautiousness was the proof of his services for the royal family, it was compulsory to have facts and figures from more than one sources to match the standards of the royal court. He stayed here on Howard’s request and installed spy cameras, I was indeed grateful for this favor. My hopes were high while clicking the links in the email. The cameras were planted at such angles that I could see the screen of the laptop, providing me with information regarding the work done during official hours. I keenly observed Mr. Hudson’s movements once again.Everything was fine until I found him returning to the office yesterday after working hours, raising my suspicion. I was aghast to see the duplicate keys in his hands. “Holy crap!How is this even possible?”When we bought this place, Howard made sure to change all the locks and gave me the only pair of keys, no one had access to them except me and Daleyza. My eyes widened in shock as I saw Mr. Hudson
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“Mr. Waller has transferred five million dollars to Mr. Hudson’s account.But why?”Daleyza gasped, commenting on the transaction proof in shock, she voiced the query in my mind. For a while, my brain couldn’t formulate any thought other than Alpha’s connection with my office’s employee, let alone wondering about this amount. Initially, I had doubts about the spy status and all that, but I didn’t imagine in my wildest nightmares that Xavion would be behind this. Like, why would he send this money to a person he didn’t even know?Daleyza agreed to my point, racing her brain to solve this mystery ASAP. “Ann, I have checked Mr. Hudson’s previous work record, he had never worked for Mr. Waller.Above all, why would a celebrity like Alpha Xavion have a relationship with an ordinary finance manager, paying him five million dollars for any reason. Trust me, Ann. There’s something fishy!”Well, I could only read this report due to my sudden brain freeze, so Daleyza
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“What?”I blinked slowly, and took in the sight of my new work space, processing the purpose of this setting. It was unbelievable that I had to spend my entire day of work with Xavion. In most of the offices, secretaries had their separate cabins as the bosses didn’t like any interference in their personal space. But here, it seemed that my own privacy was at risk. How would I work on my revenge plan when he would supervise me 24/7?This first hurdle in my plan trembled my heart, I felt defeated without even starting. Bella comforted me immediately.“Que sera, sera (What will be, will be), Ann. We will definitely figure out something.”Calming my racing heart, I composed myself as Xavion’s amused remarks forced me to get my shit together.“Oh, didn’t you like the material of the chair or the height of the table, Ann? I can replace them for you. Speak your mind freely here!”Yeah, of course! You could do anything, Jerk!Putting a formal smile on my face, I
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“You gotta be kidding me!”Blinking my eyes rapidly, I gave it my all to read the investment file, confirming the name of the company. I hadn’t even imagined in my wildest dreams to ever hear about this connection.HK group of industries’ keen interest in investing millions of dollars in the AS sports agency exploded a nuclear bomb in my world. My brain literally gave up, unable to process the shock of this odd occurrence. Why did Howard contact Xavion for collaboration? Was he out of his mind?And most importantly, why didn’t he tell me before about this suicide mission?As my brother had gone nuts, I couldn’t help but close the file in horror. Perhaps, it was the time to call him and come clean. However, the first wave of the logical reason was dissipated by a low growl near me, making me jump. I shot up as a menacing voice resounded in my ear.“See, Ann. I have such a generous investor for this season.”Raising my head, I saw Xavion, fuming in anger like
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