Tell Anyone And You Are Dead!”
DALA “Young man? Point of correction— I do not belong to anyone. Definitely not three haggard-looking dudes.” I fired back, though the men before me were a stark contrast to my words. Knox whose piercing gaze hadn’t left mine, was a mix of cold command and barely restrained lust. The one in a green shirt– I met him first at the lobby and still had that unyielding smirk so infuriating it made my teeth clench. And the kitchen guy with a revealed toned muscle? He looked like he’d rather be anywhere else but here, though the sharpness in his eyes warned he wasn’t to be underestimated. They didn’t just look alike— they were identical in every way that mattered: tall, broad-shouldered, devastatingly handsome, and radiating power. “Woah… careful, girl!” Smirky cautioned. “That attitude might get you hurt.” “Then go ahead,” I spat, lifting my chin. “If you’re going to hurt me, stop wasting my time and get it over with.” The room went silent. For a moment, I thought I’d crossed a line I couldn’t come back from. And then, without warning, Knox grabbed my hand, throwing me off balance, and he pulled me against his hard frame. His grip was firm, almost bruising, and I hated the way my body betrayed me, leaning into his warmth. Knox's lips curled into a cruel smile. “Sharp-tongued? I’ll give you that. But don’t mistake it for strength.” “Let me go!” I tried to twist free, but he held on tight, his eyes narrowing as he leaned in close and sniffed me. “Guys? Guess what?" He said and I froze, my heart slamming against my ribcage. “She’s an Omega and… she's not even pureblood!” He announced, his voice dripping with disdain. “What?!” “An impure Omega?” Toned muscle finally seemed interested, letting out a mocking laugh and rubbing his temples. “This just keeps getting better.” “Why does it seem like some sick joke? There's no fucking way the moon goddess would give us this peanut…. It's so unreasonable, I hate it!” Little fox. Little Omega. Now… peanut? My cheeks burned with a mix of rage and humiliation. “Oh, believe me, the feeling is mutual.” I spat. Smirky raked a hand through his hair, shaking his head disapprovingly. “She looks like nothing more than an unnecessary problem. Let's reject her and move on.” I rolled my eyes. “Sounds good to me,” I said, though I knew at the back of my hand that my wolf was most likely not going to survive it. “It's not like I asked for it anyway." Toned muscles close the gap between us, biting his lip. “I'd go first because, at this rate, I might end up feeding her to the wild. She's unbridled and her audacity reeks.” Just reject me already! I braced myself as our eyes locked, his piercing green orbs penetrating mine. “I, Kai–" He didn't get to say more before Knox raised a hand. “Halt!" A cruel smirk spread across his face. “Not yet. I think she might be... useful.” There was a pause. A long pause that made the room grow even colder as the implication of his words sank in. “Useful?” I repeated, my voice trembling despite my best efforts. Knox stepped back, his eyes raking over me like I was something to be appraised. “I can't be the only one seeing those perky boobs, am I?" They passed a conspiratorial glance among themselves. "Not bad, is she?” Smirky eyes darkened and he moved to stand behind me. His warm breath fanned my neck and goosebumps clothed my skin. “Fuck. She'd be a good bend over," He said and I could almost hear the smirk in his voice. His lips grazed my ear and I jolted, drawing a satisfied snicker from him. “Are you perhaps a virgin?" He whispered and I was supposed to flare and yell at them. Supposed– but I didn't. His hips brushed my backside and my panties pooled again. Damn! It took me so much willpower to not moan and press myself against the paradise I was feeling. Toned muscle grabbed my arm, his eyes scrutinizing every inch of my body. I didn't even register how or when he got here. “Great idea but she looks like she's going to crumble after one round with me." They all burst out laughing, the deep, hoarse sound feeding my insanity. I bristled, yanking my arm off and shifting a step away. “Don’t talk about me like I’m not standing right here.” “You’re lucky you’re still standing at all, little Omega.” Knox raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed by my defiance. “You should be on your damn knees!" My breath hitched, hating what his proximity did to me because, for some stupid instinctive reasons, I really did want to be on my damn knees for him. “Do you think my cock would fit in?” He teasingly grazed his thumb over my lips, and I almost parted them in pleasure. “You saw it earlier, didn't you? Wanna try?" He asked, arching a brow. I said nothing but there was more and more pooling down there. What the hell was even wrong with my body?! Knox sucked in a sharp breath, his hands moving to hold my chin up. “When I ask a question, you answer immediately except you want me to mercilessly slam my cock down that tiny throat without thinking twice, do you understand?” He rasped. Giving in to their authority was the last thing I wanted to do— speaking on behalf of my ego and certainly against what my body was saying. I scanned the room, searching for a way out when a knock on the door rang to my rescue. “Come in," Knox drawled, releasing my chin. Two sturdy men stepped in, curtseying– the guards from earlier. “Sir… We are just looking for a strange girl, about this tall–” I raised my hand. "That's me," I declared, deeming it better to be in the hands of the guards than these dangerous guys. “She's meant for Lady Arya’s quarter," The other provided firmly. "We were asked to bring her in as soon as possible.” A smile of relief crept to my face but it vanished the moment Toned muscles whispered into my ears, brushing a strand of hair from my face. “Say anything about what happened here and I'll personally escort you to hell.” Before I could process the threat, the guards glared at me and gestured for me to follow them. I followed them in a daze, my legs moving on autopilot as they led me down the hall again. Soon enough, I was standing in front of Lady Arya, whose teacup was placed on the back of a maid, and her legs stretched on the thigh of another maid, massaging it gently. Her appearance was nothing of what I expected. She was stunning— slim, poised, and impossibly younger than I expected. She was barely older than me! “You're here!" She chimed as soon as she saw me. “From Claudette, right?" “Y-yes." She shot to her feet, a smile plastered on her face as she placed a hand on my shoulder. I shuddered. “Come with me," She said, leading me out of the tea room. “And what's your name sweetheart?" “Dala. Dalantha." “Such a beautiful name!" "Thank you, ma'am,” I responded sharply and Lady Arya laughed. “Don't be afraid," She said soothingly. “I'm a nice person and what you saw was just a punishment. They were gossiping about me.” I forced a smile, nodding. “Don't worry, you're special," She added soothingly. She opened a door and the room was cozy but nothing short of a beautiful one. The lighting and decor were perfect, and I could only imagine filming even more appealing videos in this setting. “This will be your space,” she said, gesturing around the room. “Rest up. You’d need it.” I nodded mutely, still too shaken to respond. She smiled kindly before leaving, shutting the door behind her. The memories of those three dudes invaded my head, and I threw myself to the soft, fluffy bed when Lady Arya's footsteps blurred out. As I curled myself under the duvet, the heat only got worse and I had to restrain myself from slipping my fingers into my skirt. The heat was crazy! Concluding that a quick shower would help, I sprung to my feet, throwing pieces of my clothes across the room one after the other. I turned, heading to the bathroom when a rough knock on the door caught me off guard. I flinched, wrapping my arms protectively around myself. A huge lump formed in my throat as I stared dreadfully at the door. Fuck. I didn't even lock it. Slowly, I watched a piece of paper slide under the door. I crept forward, unfolding it with trembling fingers and a racing heart. In blood-red letters, the message was simple but it sent a chill down my spine: TELL ANYONE AND YOU'RE DEAD!VANDERShe was still asleep.Hair sprawled across my pillow, her lips parted slightly as she drew slow and even breath. I’d never seen anything—anyone—look so peaceful. So utterly mine.For a moment, I just stared. I couldn’t tear my gaze away. I burned the image into my memory like a selfish man who never wanted to forget. I felt utterly alive.Her skin still carried the imprint of last night—my touch, my kisses, her sighs. It all replayed in my head like a favorite song on a loop. I could’ve stayed like that for hours.But her stomach had other plans. It rumbled loudly and a small laugh tore past my lips. I snorted.“Really?” I muttered, brushing a lock of hair off her cheek. “Dreaming about me wasn’t enough?”She stirred a little, but didn’t wake. I slipped out of bed as quietly as I could, tossed on my jeans, and grabbed the hotel phone. Room service, baby.“Yeah, hi,” I said. “Can I get the strawberry waffles, two omelets, and coffee? Uh, make it two and whatever fresh juice yo
DALAHe didn’t hesitate. Vander smiled against my mouth, pleased. “As you wish, Queen.”His fingers hooked into the waistband of my panties, sliding them down my legs until I was completely bare. I stepped out of them, my legs trembling as he knelt before me, his hands gripping my thighs, with his breath warm against my core.“You are so wet,” he murmured, his fingers brushing my folds, sending a jolt of pleasure through me. “So ready for me.”I moaned, tangling my hands in his hair as he pressed a soft and teasing kiss to my inner thigh. “Please,” I begged, desperation painting my tone. “Touch me.”His fingers slowly slid between my legs, parting my folds and exposing my clit to the cool air. I gasped as he circled it with his thumb, building up a tension that had me squirming against his hand.“So responsive.” His voice was thick with desire, barely audible. “I love how you react to me. Let's keep it that way, kitten.”Just when I thought I couldn't be more of a leaky mess. My grip
DALAThis…Him.He was still approaching, his eyes never once leaving mine. Panic sank into my bones and more than anything else, I wanted it.I slipped past him before he could take the one necessary step required to make this completely unbearable.“Gotta go change!” I gushed. “You are so full of yourself. Checking you out? You wish!”I stepped into the bathroom and inhaled deeper than I ever have in the history of my existence. I stared at my reflection in the mirror, flushed face, confused gaze and all.Rain still clung to my skin. My dress—tight, black, annoyingly form-fitting—was plastered to me like a second skin. I just felt trapped in it after the hoodie was gone.The zipper was stuck at the top of my back. My fingers clawed at it, useless. Of course. Of course, I couldn’t reach it.I exhaled sharply and headed back into the room, towel-drying my hair with one hand. Vander was standing near the window, still shirtless.I gulped hard. He turned when he heard me. His eyes dragg
DALAThe hum of the hotel AC was driving me insane.It was like the universe had pressed pause on my life and left me to marinate in lukewarm boredom. I had already scrolled through every corner of the internet, cleaned my nails twice, reorganized my suitcase, and watched the hotel curtains sway like they had better places to be.I was a step away from tearing my hair out then came a knock. It sounded like trouble but I would choose it over anything else in the world right now.I perked up, brushing my hair behind my ears. “Who is it?”“Someone more interesting than your wallpaper,” came Vander’s voice, muffled but smug.I rolled my eyes, unable to contain my smile. I opened the door and leaned against the frame.“Are you busy?” he asked, sticking his hands in his pockets and leaning against the door frame.He didn’t have to go this extra mile to be smug. I raised an eyebrow. “Do I look busy?”He gave me a once-over, his gaze lingering for a moment longer than necessary. “You look… u
KAEL“You should’ve told us.”Knox’s voice cut through the fog in my head and I looked at him from where I sat, still half-sunken into the worn booth seat.The words left my mouth before I could stop them. “How could I have told you?”Knox’s brows drew together.“Seriously. How the hell was I supposed to tell either of you when both of you used to act like being gay was some kind of disease?” I added. Kai stared blankly at me from across the table. Knox opened his mouth, but I didn’t let him speak yet.“Do you remember sixth grade?” I asked. “That kid, Seth? The one who liked painting his nails and wearing eyeliner?”Knox stared into space for a moment before a flicker of recognition crossed his expression. “Seth Mellows? You mean the guy we called ‘Princess’?”“Yeah,” I said flatly. “That one. You called him that every day until he left school, both of you.”Knox rubbed the back of his neck as though he was trying to scrub the memory off his skin. “We were kids, Kael. Dumb ones. I d
KNOXThe second I stepped into the house, I felt his suffocating presence. The old man functioned like a CCTV camera, and it seemed like he’d been waiting.I clenched my jaw, unwilling to indulge in any kind of conversation with him. “Knox,” he called from the end of the hall. There was an edge to his voice that conveyed just how much anger he was holding in.Even if he spat fire, I was in no mood to indulge him in any kind of conversation, hence brushing past him without as much as sparing him a glance.“Knox!”Let him stew in it. He wasn’t worth the breath. Perhaps it was time for him to wipe my name off the family register he loved so much. That way he could maintain a pristine reputation, just as he’d always wanted.I entered my room and Kai was already there, perched like a leech.I flashed him a questioning look that he met with a coy smile. It was on everyone’s to-do list to piss me off today, I suppose.“Took you long enough,” he said, turning over with a stretch. “This room