WINTER
“Are you angry that I helped her?” Kallias’s expression twisted with displeasure. “You’re overreacting, Winter. Crystal was sprained and she couldn't stand up, It’s only natural that I stepped in. After all, she is your friend."
He could’ve just called for the guards yesterday.
But no, Kallias had carried her in his arms.
“I needed help too. I’m your mate, Kallias. But did you even feel my pain? And did you know that it was Crystal who shoved me into the fire?” The words hurt even me but I let them out anyway, I knew it would hit him hard.
Our eyes locked and this time I didn’t look away, I wanted him to feel the weight of every word.
“That doesn’t make any sense. Crystal was so sad after hearing what happened to you. How could Crystal be the one who shoved you?” His eyes narrowed, tone hardening. “Don’t make up stories just because you’re hurt. Crystal would never do something like that.”
I froze, a lump rose in my throat.
"You didn't believe me? You think I made this up to slander her?”
Kallias exhaled heavily, rubbing a hand over his face. “I know the pain must be affecting you. Just rest, Winter. We’ll talk tomorrow when your head is clear.”
He stood up and walked out of the room.
“Kallias!” I push myself upright, trying to catch him.
But a sharp, searing pain tore through my burned calf.
“Oh, Goddess!” I gasped, collapsing back onto the bed with a hiss. Tears spilling as I clutched the sheets.
The sound of my voice must’ve echoed through the corridor, because a moment later, Merlin, one of the castle maids, rushed in.
“Luna Winter!” She hurried to my side. “Please, you must stay still. The healer said you shouldn’t move yet.”
Merlin helped me back to my position, leaning on the headboard. She brushed the hair from my tear-streaked face and took hold of my trembling fingers. I broke down, sobbing into her chest.
“Shh, Luna, the pain will fade soon." She murmured.
But she didn’t know the real pain was deep in my chest.
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Three days had passed. The painkiller potion our healer gave me each day helped me sleep and eased the worst of the pain. Though I wasn’t fully healed, I could finally get out of bed and walk again. In those three days, Kallias never came to see me.
He only checked on me through Merlin, asking for updates rather than facing me himself. I understand, he was still upset after our argument. And if I were honest, my heart still ached remembering that he truly believed I could stoop so low as to slander Crystal.
Each night I wonder; Why did Kallias defend Crystal so much?
He wasn’t usually trusting other people so easily.
“Merlin, could you bring some breakfast here? I’ll take it to Alpha Kallias’s room,” I asked as Merlin walked into my room.
"Alpha Kallias left an hour ago, Luna.”
"Ah, alright then," Faint disappointment washed over me. "But did he have time to eat first? I didn't want him to fall sick.”
“Yes, Luna. Crystal brought breakfast to his room.”
“W-What?” My breath hitched.
Crystal?
Wasn’t she still supposed to be recovering? If I remember correctly, her ankle sprained. Yet apparently, she was well enough to walk around... and serve my mate?
“Is something wrong, Luna?”
I swallowed hard, forcing my voice to stay calm. “Where is Crystal now? Ask her to come here, I want to speak with her.”
“Crystal accompanied Alpha Kallias to the border, they left together this morning."
Hearing that, my balance faltered.
Then, I heard Crystal’s voice again, the one she whispered just before shoving me into the flames.
'If only I were the Luna.'
I hadn’t had time to truly think about what she meant, but now everything had become painfully clear.
After three long days confined to my bed, Crystal had slipped into my place beside Kallias. She served him, cared for him, and accompanied him as if she were his mate.
Crystal not only wanted my title, she wanted my mate.
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As night fell, I stood by my window watching the courtyard below as they returned to the castle. I saw Kallias dismount, then turn to help Crystal down from her horse. She clung to him with ease, her hand resting on his shoulder as his arm slid firmly around her waist. Their eyes met, twinkling with affection that twisted a knife deeper into my chest.
I tore my gaze away from the window and staggered toward the nightstand, barely managing to stay upright, my fingers grasping for anything to support me.
My wolf, Khione, feels the betrayal ripping through her like claws against flesh.
This is a pain that only came when our sacred bond we held was tainted by another.
'Selene... could it be?'
For a moment, all I could do was stand there. The weight of the realization is crushing me.
'I can't let myself spiral into guesses. I have to talk to Kallias and hear it from his own mouth.'
Leaving my room, I strode down the hallway towards Kallias' chamber. The pain in my legs flared with every step but I ignored it.
As I reached the huge black wooden door, I paused for a moment to catch my breath. I was ready to knock when I suddenly froze after hearing laughter drift through the door.
Followed by voices I know too well; Kalias and Crystal.
“Don’t tease me, you naughty little wolf.” That was Kallias’s voice.
Like the Goddess had chosen to show me the truth, the heavy door creaked open just slightly.
What I saw made the blood in my veins turn to ice.
Crystal was sitting on Kallias’s work desk, her legs wrapped tightly around his waist. One of her hands clutched the front of his shirt, which was partially unbuttoned.
'Oh, Selene…' My hand flew to my mouth in horror.
“Still mad at me, Alpha?” Crystal asked seductively, her fingers trailing down his abs.
“Don’t call me that title,” Kallias growled, his hands landing on her breast. “And yes I’m still mad at you, little wolf. Why? Because how could you offer yourself as a surrogate to Winter when all I want is a pup from you?”
KALLIAS“I’ve examined Luna Crystal, Alpha,” Gretta reported softly. “She ingested something that upset her digestion. It caused her pain but with the medicine I’ve given her, it will pass. Neither she nor the baby is in any danger.”When I returned to the castle last night, I found Crystal's chamber crowded with maids in distress. They say that they had discovered Crystal writhing in agony clutching her belly outside the castle gate.“Thank you, Gretta,” I murmured.The healer bowed before exiting the room, leaving me to exhale heavily. I crossed to the bed where Crystal lay, her tears slipping down her face.“Shhh, don't cry, my love,” I whispered, sitting beside her and brushing her hair back with gentle fingers. “You’re alright now. Our baby is safe."Her hand shot up, seizing my collar with m “Don’t lie to me, Kallias. I know Winter isn’t giving me harmless potions. She’s trying to kill our child, your heir! You should have her hunted down and executed for that!"I caught her tre
VALTOR“What do you-"“I just baited you. And look, you took it so easy.” Slowly, Lilith brushed my hand aside. “I can’t even remember the last time you were this possessive over a woman.”Her sly gaze lingered on me, lips curling into a smile that made my fists clench.“I don’t have time for this nonsense. If you're done, you can get out of my castle-"“But I haven’t even told you the most important part yet.” She tilted her head, “You really don’t want to hear about the latest dream I had, Valtor? Last time you ignored me, you lost what was dearest to you.”My lips pressed into a hard line. Because she was right. The last time I dismissed her vision about Alaric’s massacre, I paid with everything. I lost my Queen, my Luna, my other half. And with her…our unborn child. My pride had told me that being a King meant I was capable of protecting all that I loved. But my arrogance had cost me more than I could ever bear.I turned my back on her, I don't want to let her see the grief that
VALTORWinter’s expression changed instantly, and whatever words she had been ready to throw at me died on her lips. She didn’t argue anymore. Even when I gave her the clothes for change and the small vial of medicine, she took them without complaint. I couldn’t risk staying away from Nytheris much longer with Alaric around, so we left the inn that morning.We traveled in our wolf forms and this is the first time I saw Winter’s beast. I had expected something delicate like her human but turns out I was wrong, her wolf was bigger than the other female pack wolves I've seen. She has unique silver-gray and pale icy blue eyes mirroring the winter sky she was named for.She ran behind my wolf, Magnus, with ease.'Strong,' I thought. A swell of pride rises unexpectedly in my chest.I remembered Winter had the blood of an Alpha from her father’s, though the past year had robbed her of the chance to sharpen her strength. But I was sure with the right guidance, Winter could become more than s
WINTERValtor collapsed against me. Not entirely, his arm braced against the bed so that the weight of his body wouldn’t press me down completely. For a moment, he stayed buried inside me before finally pulling out. The sudden emptiness made me ache with disappointment. My hand drifted to my pussy and I felt the warm spill of his sperm seeping onto the sheets.“Did I hurt you?” he asked at last, lifting himself upright. His eyes darkened with concern.“No. You didn’t hurt me at all. That was… so good. I liked it."His gaze lingered on me, “Don’t look at me like that or we’ll end up in round two and I won’t stop until you pass out."I blinked at him "Like what?”But he was already turning away, retreating before I could press further.With a soft sigh, I shifted and sat back, adjusting against the headboard. My body was still trembling from the climax. Just when I thought he had left me to rest, Valtor returned.“Spread your legs,” He said flatly.“N-now? Can’t you give me a moment to
🔞Mature content🔞WINTERMy body arched the moment Valtor pushed something inside my pussy. The stretch was so overwhelming that it made me think he had already buried his cock inside. But then I realize it was only his fingers. He pumped it in and out with a slow rhythm while his thumb was circling my aching clit until sparks of pleasure shot through me.“Oh, Gosh…” I moaned as his lips tore away from mine.While his finger pumped my soaked core, his mouth wandered lower until his tongue flicked lightly over my nipple. The slow taunting licks made me tremble, then he drew the peak into his mouth. My body writhed between the double assault, overstimulated at my two most sensitive places until I felt my orgasm coming. "I-it's so good..!"“Cum for me,” he growled against my ear.His tongue slid lower, swirling against my clit in perfect rhythm with the thrust of his fingers. The wet strokes and the lick were too much, too good I couldn’t handle it anymore.I cried out, clutching the
VALTORShit. I regretted not bringing her here sooner before the damned rain started. Now Winter’s maid’s dress was soaked through, clinging to every curve it should have concealed.Her lips trembled as she looked at me. Whether from the cold or from fear, I couldn’t tell. But the sight of her flushed face, the wet fabric molding to her body, sent blood surging hot and fast to my cock.“The bathroom is there,” I jerked my chin toward the door. “You can take off those wet clothes inside.”“But I didn’t bring a change of clothes. Am I supposed to walk around naked?”My cock twitched.I clenched my jaw, holding back the urge to strip her myself, bend her over, and bury myself deep inside her right then.“I already asked for a change of clothes, the boy is fetching them now. I’ll give them to you when they arrive. Go, better get dry before you catch a cold.”“Alright.” She frowned “But what about you? You’ll catch a cold too if-"“I can change after you.” My gaze burned over her. “Or you