When no one spoke up, I glanced at Killian, who nodded to Romeo to distribute the maps of the pack’s territory. Two areas stood out in color on the map. I was already studying it with interest. What was the significance of the colored regions? After the maps had been distributed, Romeo began to explain. “The next point on this evening’s agenda has to do with Northern Oil. I’ve given each of you a map so you can see the exact areas in question. The section outlined in red indicates where Northern Oil wants to do its exploratory drilling. It’s close to several underground streams and could possibly result in the contamination of our groundwater and thus our wells."In addition, in order to bring in the needed equipment, several large tracts of land would have to be cleared and temporary roads constructed. As you can see, it’s a significant area, despite their claims otherwise,""A powerful CEO billionaire named Caspian Edgar is at the forefront of this deal. His company Edgar Drills i
Christine and I worked together to clean up the meeting room, having sent Linda off to bed. With her pregnancy so far advanced, she was tired easily and her ankles were swollen. As I gathered paper plates and napkins, I glanced towards the front of the room. A few people still remained talking to Killian and Romeo. Josephine was standing near the edge of the group and seemed to be trying to catch Killian's attention, but the Alpha was too busy to notice.Christine walked by with the remains of the slab cake and paused, taking in the scene. “Josephine made a strategic error tonight when she mentioned selling the land. Now she’s trying to backpedal. Killian loves this place and he’s been worried sick about losing even a corner of it," "Her ‘playing devil’s advocate’ line didn’t go over well. William could get away with it, Killian knows he’s a crafty old coot and was setting things up so the facts could be stated, but Josephine was simply planting seeds of doubt. It’s going to take s
In the heart of the night, the woods transform into a realm of inky shadows and hushed whispers. Sunlight surrenders to an inky tapestry woven from the branches of ancient trees, their silhouettes clawing at the star-dusted sky.The air hangs heavy with the heady fragrance of damp earth and decaying leaves, a primal perfume hinting at the unseen life that stirs beneath the fallen foliage. Crickets chirp their high-pitched serenades, while owls hoot a haunting counterpoint from the shadowed depths.But amidst the hush, there is beauty too. Fireflies, like tiny, errant stars, weave their constellations against the velvet canvas of the night. Ghostly mushrooms, luminous in the gloom, push through the damp earth, spectral lanterns lighting the way for unseen wanderers.Deep within these woods, five figures sat around a fire, three of which were badly injured. The leader, a short crooked man by the name bill, who had just lost an arm in a battle wore a frown on his gashed face."That bitch
Realizing pleading for mercy was pointless Bill decided to make a stand against Killian. It was as the alpha said if he was to go down, then he would go down fighting and take Killian along to the afterlife."Seems you have made up your mind," Killian said with a smile noticing the conviction in the Leader's gaze."I'm taking you with me to the after-life alpha Killian," He said earning an uproar from the other Lycans. They knew running was pointless, all they could do was fight to stay alive.Shortly after, the sound of shifting and amending bones echoed through the dark forest as all five men were on hinged legs and paws. Moonlight, slivered by jagged tooth-like skylights, limned the scene in an ethereal blue, and gray. Killian stood at the center with a calm demeanor. His eyes, like pools of blue jewelry, glinted with feral awareness. In his hands, twin blades sang their deadly song, flashing silver arcs that carved through the air with a hiss.Five Lycans, their fur matted and ca
Sunlight streamed through the silk curtains, rousing me from sleep. An empty space beside me sent a phantom warmth prickling across the sheets. "Killian?," I called out disappointed he was gone. But a smile bloomed on my face anyway. Last night had been... everything. We talked under the soft glow of lamps, whispered dreams and fears. Then, snuggled close, we drifted into a sleep that felt more like a shared sanctuary than mere slumber. Knowing he wanted a future with me, really wanted it, filled me with a confidence I hadn't known I lacked. Let Josephine, and any other wolf for that matter, scheme, and snipe. Killian was mine, and that was all that mattered.Stretching luxuriously, I threw on a robe and padded downstairs. No Killian at breakfast, but a note propped against the empty seat opposite mine. "Lawyers. Northern Oil deal. Be back for lunch."Relief washed over me. He hadn't left a message with some nameless servant, he'd made an effort, a small but significant gesture in
Warning this chapter only contains sex scenes, Readers discretion is strongly advised."I have missed you Hailey, I have lost count of how many times the thought of having sex with you again crossed my mind while I was away." he told me, kissing my lips and running his hands across my breasts making me moan from intense pleasure."Ahh..." I moaned out arching my back out feeling an intense wave of pleasure coursing through my veins while Killian gently massaged my ample breasts with his hands and in one single swoop I found myself lying flat on the bed with Killian on top, his weight supported by both his hands placed at the sides."Tell me you want me my love." he said in a raspy voice placing soft tender kisses across my face all the while with his gaze on me."I want you." I agreed with a smile and without furtherance and a lopsided smirk coming to play on his lips he trailed his kisses skillfully settling his lips on my perking boobs, sucking on it through my worn t-shirt.I moane
That day established a pattern for the rest of the week. I would get up, poke about the house, have lunch with Killian, visit Julie, read, and eat dinner. The others seemed to find various reasons to leave us alone each evening and I found that becoming my favorite time of the day. I would read while Killian finished up any urgent business or we’d watch TV together until bedtime. Some nights we just cuddled while others…well, there was no doubt my mate is a skilled lover and I was becoming addicted to his touch. Although the topic of the witch hadn't been brought up by Killian for a week. I could tell it bothered him.Christine pointedly looked at my neck each morning but never mentioned the blood-bond again, though I could sense the woman was getting impatient with us. I paid her no mind. It was between me and Killian and since he hadn’t brought it up, I wouldn’t either. At times, I did watch Romeo and Linda with envy. They often slipped an “I love you” into their greetings or dep
“Because she was the Alpha female. Now, as my mate, it’s your job.” I had been afraid of this but still I continued putting forth my defence.“Christine's done those jobs for years and she loves it. We can’t take that from her. She looks so happy when she’s organizing and cooking. I’m sure she’d step aside if I said I wanted to take over, but I wouldn’t be nearly as good at it and she’d probably feel hurt, even lost.” His expression seemed to be wavering, so I pressed my advantage. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to avoid my responsibilities. Someday, when she wants to retire, I’ll take over but until then I’d rather stay on the sidelines and help out now and then, sort of like being an understudy or an Alpha-female-in-training.”“Hmm, I see your point about Christine. But you still don’t have to work. I have more than enough for the two of us.” “But what will I do with my time? It was nice to wander around this week, visiting and reading and napping but I can’t do that all the