เข้าสู่ระบบThe cool water suddenly seems to turn hot the moment I see Alpha Aiden step into view.My breath catches in my throat.His eyes aren't their normal color. Instead, they're glowing gold, bright and it's intense. My pulse stutters as I stare at him. I don't know why he's here. I had always thought I was the only one who knew about this hidden swimming hole.Slowly, I pull my hand away from my clit.The scent of my arousal hangs heavily in the air, and I know his wolf can smell it. The evidence is right there in front of me. The gold in his eyes burns brighter, as though his wolf is fighting for control, threatening to break free at any second.I keep my eyes locked on his face, refusing to look away."You shouldn't be here."His voice is rough, deep, and edged with something dangerous.The sound rolls through me like thunder, and my traitorous body responds instantly. Moisture gathers between my thighs despite my determination not to react. It's ridiculous how much power a few words fro
My powers are no secret to Mai. She saw everything the day I questioned the guard after Alpha Aiden’s former Luna was taken away, watched the truth spill out of him like he couldn’t stop himself. I know exactly what she wants is for me to do the same thing with Troy and find out if he is guilty or not, but the certainty in her voice stays with me. The way she said her mate would never betray his Alpha feels too real to ignore, and honestly, Alpha Aiden not killing Troy by now says something. He already killed every elders he believed was corrupt without blinking, yet Troy is still alive. Still, the thought of facing Alpha Aiden makes something twist painfully in my chest. Ever since the mark, the bond feels sharper, harder to ignore, always pulling in ways I don’t want it to. I grit my teeth, anger burning low inside me at the memory of him marking me against my will. If someone had told me Alpha Aiden would do something like that, I would have laughed in their face, but part of
The weeks that follow are… eventful.I try my best to stay out of sight. The last thing I want is attention. The pack is already buzzing with whispers about the Alpha’s mystery mate, but I refuse to let anyone know it’s me.I want nothing to do with their stares, their questions, or the judgment that comes with it.Instead, I focus on making Alpha Aiden’s life difficult.The first time is almost too easy.He walks into the dining room only to find every kitchen maid sitting around me, laughing and eating lunch together. There is far too much food, and there’s no way I can finish everything alone.I catch the way his jaw tightens.The sharp look he sends the girls could freeze fire, but not one word leaves his mouth.He simply turns around and walks out.Another night, things go too far.I got so angry that I stabbed him.The moment the blade sinks into him, I feel pain explodes through me too in the exact same place.My hand trembles as I stare at him while he looks down at the wound
The look on Zoe’s face tells me everything before she even says a word.Something is wrong.Before I can ask, the door suddenly opens.Zoe stiffens immediately, jumping to her feet so fast it almost startles me.“What would you like to eat, ma’am?” she asks quickly, her voice rushed and tight.I glance between her and the person standing at the door.It's Alpha Aiden.The tension in the room shifts so fast it makes my stomach twist.I don’t want to make things harder for Zoe, so I quietly tell her what I want. She nods quickly, avoiding my eyes before hurrying out of the room.The second the door closes, the air feels heavier.I sense him moving. Instantly, I push myself farther into the bed.He reaches toward me his hand rests beside me, but I dig my heels into the mattress and move back quickly.“Don’t touch me.”He pauses.Amusement flickers across his face like this is all some kind of game to him.Mate. The word sounds in my head so loudly it steals the air from my lungs.I suck
My head feels too loud, like there’s a party happening inside it. It's like a heavy thrum of music pounds against my skull, the bass shaking through me until even breathing feels like work. My whole body feels so damn heavy, like I’ve been thrown under a truck and dragged back. Every muscle aches.My eyes feel unbearably heavy, and I struggle to open them.‘Open your damn eyes, Vera,’ I tell myself.Slowly, my eyes flutter open, but the sharp light stabbing into them almost blinds me. I let out a groan as I raise my hand to shield my face.Nothing looks familiar.My gaze moves around the room, in confusion. Dark walls. A massive king-sized bed with black silk sheets tangled around me. A leather chair sits in one corner beside a shelf lined with expensive whiskey bottles and books that look untouched. The air smells faintly of cedarwood, smoke, and something dangerously masculine. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the city, while a large black wardrobe stands against the wall like it
The moment those words leave her mouth, something inside me cracks. My wolf lets out a low, painful growl in my head, restless and wounded in a way I have never felt before. The look in her eyes hits harder than any blade ever could. Hate. Hurt. Betrayal. And the worst part is knowing I deserve every bit of it. How do I explain that back then, I didn’t know she was my mate? That even before I knew, something about her always made me lose control? The moment she walked into a room, my thoughts stopped making sense. I fought it. Fought her. And still, somehow, she became the only thing I could think about. I know I have a lot to make up for. Maybe more than she will ever forgive. But standing here, watching her look at me like I am the enemy, I realize I would burn the whole damn world down if that was what it took to make her believe I would never let anyone hurt her again. The thought of Damon alone makes rage twist in my chest. That bastard had the nerve to touch her, to







