INICIAR SESIÓNThe moon ball ended abruptly. What was supposed to be a peaceful celebration turned into chaos. After Sheba's wounds healed, she swore to make Dylan pay for treating her that way before storming out of the sanctuary. Alpha Kingston expressed his disappointment in Dylan, stating how he was prioritizing a mere human over his own kind. The guests who had arrived for the celebration slowly returned to their homes that night, engrossed in the discussion of what occurred that night. Scarlett had gotten to her room. She slammed the door, and without sending for Tabitha, she reached behind her and unzipped her gown. She was furious. But apart from that, she was scared too. The image of Sheba's bleeding neck kept appearing before her eyes. The sickening sound of bones crunching kept echoing in her ears. She suddenly felt sick. Bile rose up her throat, hitting her with a wave of nausea. She rushed into the bathroom and barfed out the dinner she had that night, retching and gagging into
When Sheba first heard that Dylan had married a human, she refused to believe it. She knew him, knew how much he despised the humans for being weak and inferior. He loathed their existence. So it came as a shock when Alpha Kingston of Red Claw pack told her Dylan had married a human and planned to use her to break his curse. But what curse? She had been with him for several years, back when she thought he would make her his Luna before he suddenly cut her off, yet she knew nothing about a curse. That was why, when Kingston asked her to go with him to the moon ball, she readily agreed. She wanted to see Dylan again, find out what the curse was, and get a good look at the human girl. She didn't expect the girl to be so beautiful. For the very first time in her life, she saw someone whose beauty surpassed hers, and it infuriated her. She raked her gaze over Scarlett and sneered. "So this is your bride? This is who you left me for? You could have done better, Dylan.""Luna Sheba," D
Scarlett could barely recognize her reflection in the mirror. The deep green ball gown contrasted perfectly with her red hair and made her emerald eyes vibrant. She turned to the side, loving the way the full skirt swirled around her feet. The bodice hugged her chest firmly, with a low-cut neckline which revealed more than a little cleavage.The gown was form fitting, accentuating her slender waist and the gentle rise of her hips before flaring down in a wide skirt. A diamond necklace nestled snugly in the valley between her breasts, and matching bracelet adorned her wrists. She had her wedding ring on and her hair down, just as Dylan wanted. "My gosh. You are the most beautiful woman ever, My Lady." Tabitha said softly behind her. She turned and smiled at her. "You flatter me with your words, Tabi.""No, I mean it. I feel like I don't say it enough."Scarlett placed a hand over her chest in an emotional gesture. She moved closer and embraced the young girl tightly. "Thank you.
The day of the moon ball arrived a week later. It was 3 PM in the afternoon, and preparations were currently going on. Dylan stood on the terrace in his bedroom, his eyes thoughtful. During the past few days, he had allowed himself to drown in Scarlett's presence, forgetting that something grave lay ahead. In a few days, after the moon ball's celebration, they would experience the very first blood moon of the year. He would have to be taken to the dungeons and chained up, for his protection, and the safety of the pack. Scarlett didn't know this. She didn't need to know it. It was his curse, his burden to bear alone. A soft knock interrupted him. He turned slowly, already catching her scent. The door opened and she stepped in, looking lovely in a pretty pink dress. A sweet smile lit up her face when she saw him. "You wanted to see me.""Come here." He said, holding out a hand. Shutting the door behind her, she walked up to where he stood and placed her hand on his. He pulled
Under the cover of darkness, Tabitha crept out of her cottage and pulled on a cloak. The weather was chilly from the rain, and she shivered involuntarily. She was about to shut the door when her little sister's voice stopped her. "Where are you going, Tabi?"She whirled around, a soft gasp escaping her. "Gretchen, why aren't you asleep?" She whispered. "I saw you leave the room. Are you going to get mama?"She slipped back into the cottage and shut the door. "Yes, Gretchen. I'm going to get mama. I'm going to bring her home." She caressed the little girl's blonde hair and smiled. "But I need you to go back to bed, okay?""Will you come back?""Of course I will. Remember I'm going to get mama."She took Gretchen back to the bed and covered her with the sheets. "Promise me you won't get out of bed until I return."Gretchen yawned and hugged the stuffed toy beside her. "Promise."Tabitha kissed her cheek, then quietly slipped out of the cottage again. Only then did she let her tear
Scarlett barely felt the pain as Dylan slammed her against the door, his mouth a harsh, unrelenting pressure as he claimed her lips. He tasted of rain and arrogance, demanding submission she was too breathless to resist. His hand locked around her throat, firm and possessive, not to hurt, but to anchor her. He plunged into the kiss, his tongue swirling with hers, a predatory move that left her reeling and utterly consumed."Fuck this dress." He growled savagely. Gripping the neckline, he ripped it off. His hands closed over her bare breasts, fingers hard and insistent. He fondled and squeezed the soft mounds, then closed his mouth over the aching peaks. "Dylan..." She cried out, arching into him, her hands crawling into his hair and fisting tightly. He sucked wildly on her breasts, buried his face between them like he couldn't get enough. Whispering her name, he found her lips again in a messy, reckless kiss. Her hands moved restlessly, tugging at the hem of his shirt. He took







