Killian POV “I belong in the pack house, not shoved into one of the smaller homes like the rest of them.” “You belonged here when I thought you could give me an heir. You lost that right when I learned the truth and realized it was all a lie.” Her glare sharpens, her eyes burning into me. “You met someone else. How could you mate with another, knot them, when you’re married to me?” “How could you marry me,” I bite out, “while lying about Aurora’s father? How could you stand in front of me, hiding the truth, while knowing you’d already been with your mate, sealing a bond that made it impossible for me to ever give you a child?” Her mouth snaps shut, no defense left on her tongue. The silence that falls is broken only by the faint sound of footsteps entering the room. “Aurora, get to your room. We’re talking,” Rosa snaps, still refusing to turn her head. “You don’t get to command her anymore,” I say, my voice rising above hers. “You’re not the Luna. You may be her mother, but I’m
Killian POVWhen I wake, my body feels worn down, heavy with the toll of yesterday and the long night that followed. Wolves are used to the rhythm of heat; once you knot, it usually brings relief, sometimes for hours, sometimes until the whole cycle burns out. With Aurora, it’s different. Nothing about what she went through is what I know, and the truth is I don’t understand enough about the fae side of her to guide her properly. But that doesn’t change the fact that I have to try. She needs help, and that means I’ll have to find someone who can teach her, someone who can show her how to control the power that nearly tore her apart.There are fae who walked away from their kind to live among humans, and if I can track down even one who’s willing to guide her, it could change everything.My eyes drift down to where Aurora is curled against my chest, her breath warm against my skin. She looks peaceful now, but I know how fragile that peace is. She needs rest more than anything, but the
Aurora POVSleep doesn’t come. My body might be worn down and trembling from the hours of relentless heat, but my mind won’t quiet. It’s too full of the image of his hands, blistered and red from my magic, and the way he looked at me as though none of it mattered. I can still feel the imprint of his grip, the strength of him holding on to me even when it must’ve burned like fire. How can he brush it off so easily?I turn my face against his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. It’s calm, unbothered, as if nothing out of the ordinary has happened. But for me, everything has shifted. The relief of the heat breaking is overshadowed by fear of what it will mean next time, and the time after that. If my magic lashes out every time, if it burns him again and again, how long before it scars him? How long before it takes too much from him?His arms tighten around me, pulling me closer until there’s no space left between us. “You’re not sleeping,” he says softly, his lips br
Aurora POVI hate this. My body is exhausted, barely able to move anymore, and yet the fire still burns inside me. I cling to him desperately, dragging him closer after each wave of pleasure because I can't stop myself from needing him that way.He promised he would keep this up all night, but I don't think I can endure it. My magic feels unstable, like it's on the verge of exploding, and my thoughts are slipping into chaos. His thrusts remain controlled, each one driving a whimper from me and forcing me to cling even tighter, as though holding him is the only thing that keeps me from breaking apart completely.Our bodies are slick with sweat, and his hands keep me firmly in place through every relentless push of his hips. If this were an ordinary wolf heat, I would have been finished long ago, his knot giving me the relief I needed. In truth, if this were normal wolf heat, it would never have touched me at all because I'm pregnant.All I can think about is whether this is my future.
Killian POVHer body burns under mine, trembling, soaked, and begging for relief, but the moment my knot swells and locks us together again, I realize it isn’t enough. Not even close.She clings to me, her nails scoring my back, her eyes glassy, her lips trembling against my cheek as she gasps for air. And still the bond hums, furious and wild, demanding more. She’s not easing. She’s not softening into the aftermath of release like a wolf should.My wolf howls, satisfied with the knot, but I can feel it, the truth that neither of us can deny. Aurora is still burning. The fae blood inside her won’t relent.I press my mouth to her ear, my voice rough with strain. “Aurora… I’m trying. I’m giving you everything. But it’s not working.”Her body bucks against mine, her hips grinding as though she could pull me deeper still. I grip her tighter, burying my face in her neck, breathing her in until my chest aches. “I’m not fae. I can’t give you what your magic is demanding. But I won’t leave yo
Aurora POVI don’t know what’s happening to me. My body feels like it’s on fire, the heat twisting through my veins until every breath is a battle. The urge is unbearable and feral. I want to climb onto Killian right here at the table, even with my mother beside me. It’s madness. I thought once a wolf was pregnant, there was no heat, no cycle.But this doesn’t feel like something I can fight.My food sits untouched in front of me. At first, I managed to pretend, to hide behind the excuse of not being hungry. But when Killian sat down, the hunger turned into agony. Every shift of his body, every scrape of his fork, sends another rush of need between my thighs. I can’t think straight. I can’t breathe.“May I be excused, please?” My voice shakes.“You’ve not eaten,” my mother snaps, sharp and cutting, and I swallow hard.“You can leave,” Killian says, his tone final, his eyes burning into me.I don’t hesitate. I rush from the table, up the stairs, and slam the door shut behind me. My han