เข้าสู่ระบบAshley's POVMy breath came shallow, almost silent, as I hugged the wall that turned swiftly into another hallway. "Phew, that was close," I whispered as I tiptoed further away from the Luna's chamber.I took it as a miracle–perhaps one from the moon goddess herself–that Ella had not set eyes on me. I had felt her presence so close, and if I had delayed even a second longer, she'd surely have caught me, and that would have been the end of all the secrets. The hood hung low over my face, it's unique shadows concealing me even from the bright lights planted around. All steps I took were deliberate, with not even a heel clicked, and not even the whisper of my fabric giving way. But... my heart thundered with a wild rhythm that I hadn't expected. The disarray I planted in the Luna's chamber was intentional, part of the plan David and I had pieced together with Jayden. This was to break Ella's composure, to rattle her in the least. This seeds of unease planted just a few minutes to th
Ella's POV"Victory," I hummed to myself, my lips slightly curving downwards as I strode through the hallway that linked the Throne Chamber to the heart of the Packhouse. My body still vibrated with the aftertaste of near power, lust and success. Jayden would be mine all through the night–this was more certain to me than ever.He was bound by his desire for my body, and this was far stronger than any iron cuff. The floors family echoed under my steps, the cool night air drifting in from the open arches as I reached the grand balcony. As I stepped out,I let the cool silver glow of the moon kiss my skin and stretch my wolf,and from that point,the full scale of what was about to unfold in a few moments spread itself before me.The open field at the center of the packhouse grounds shimmered with such beauty,as garlands of white were strung between iron posts. Long ceremonial tables were draped on oak-green cloth and it gleamed with polished silver and glassware. Everything was aligned i
Jayden's POV "Ella," I groaned, as my hands fisted in her hair. This was not to guide her, but to anchor myself as my entire existence seemed to narrow to the pressure of her lips and tongue. Every stroke and suck of hers was a perfect masterpiece that was designed to unravel me.And this, sadly was working. I could feel for the umpteenth time the precipice approaching, a rather tight tension in my groin that demanded immediate release. But this she denied, as she pulled back with such cruel expertise that left my desire exposed to the open air. "Say it once more!" she demanded from her knees, her eyes holding a vision of devilish power desperation. Just as I was about to fall for this once more, a vision of Ashley flashed before me. At this, my wolf howled and I almost pushed Ella away. But then I didn't. That would be disastrous, one that would reveal my intensions to her before time. No, I couldn't risk that. What was a few more hours of playacting anyways?I looked into her
Ella's POV"Tell me!" I repeated. I saw something in his eyes that flashed like doubt, more like a tinge of hypocrisy. But it was quickly gone, as his face twisted into that of desperation. "I do, Ella," he said in a pleading voice. "I fucking do!" I let his reply hang in the air, a challenge and a plea all at once. Then I let a slow, cruel smile touch my lips as I began taking steps forward. "You'd love this one, I promise." The silk of my gown hisses against the stone floor, and I had already gotten close enough to feel the heat rolling off his body. "Good boy," I murmured, as I let my cold fingers trace the line of his jaw, feeling the muscle there as it jumped under my touch. He didn't even flinch. No, not at all. But his eyes, those eyes I met stormy and furious when I first walked into the throne room, melted. My other hand slid down his chest, travelling over the head plane of his abdomen, until my palm pressed flat against the growing bulge in his trousers. He was fuck
Jayden's POVLuther's rage thundered across the throne hall. "A fucking signing ceremony is going to take place when the full moon is out. All the Alphas of packs around the continent are to be in attendance, and all for what? Power!! To be given to your mistress!!" His pupils gleamed blue as he said this–bright,burning and untamed. The same wolf that has stood beside me countless times in battle now stood against me in total defiance. Despite the betrayal I felt, I saw truth in his words–one that was enough to quench the anger that simmered on the surface of my heart. A signing ceremony meant that power was to change hands. I gave the order, I gave out the invitation. But there was more to it, and he of all the warriors should be the first to understand.Shutting my eyes, I dragged in a ragged breath. Then I opened them again, calmer now, but still edged with fire. "That..." I began to say, "was the very reason I called for the secret meeting with you and the other warriors. The
Ella's POV The door clicked shut behind Jayden silently, and for a brief moment, I simply stood still, my eyes fixed on the door. His presence lingered like smoke after fire, quite thick and unshakable He surely had seen something, that I knew for sure. I could feel it in my bones. But... what exactly? Letting out a long breath, I finally tore my gaze away, then I turned towards the mirror across the chamber. My steps were slow, silence pressing against me with every move. When I finally got to the mirror, my reflection stared back at me–eyes sharp, yet faintly haunted. I sniffed the air, noting how it reeked deeply of sex. He noticed this too, but it shouldn't be a problem since I still had a spell on him. A heavy sigh escaped me once more, and I shut my eyes. The weight of it all–the years spent achieving this goal, the numerous werewolves I'd fucked to be here–pressed into me. But then, it was just a few more hours. "Finally," I murmured beneath my breath. Finally, I'd seat







