LOGINTessaKael leans back in his chair, completely at ease. “Isn’t she your wife already?”Renric walks closer, a faint smile touching his lips. “You’re right,” he says. “She is my wife.”He walks up to me, and before I can react, he leans down and presses a brief kiss to my lips.My breath catches, that's surprising.“Especially now,” he adds, pulling back slightly, “that we’ve consummated our marriage.”My stomach drops. That never happened. What does he intend to achieve by creating such a lie? Oh no! I must have ruined things for him by going to Kael's bedroom last night.I throw my gaze at Kael who seems to be forcing a smile out. “Oh? Congratulations.” Kael says.“Thank you, brother,” Renric replies easily, already moving to take a seat.I stare at my plate, my appetite disappearing completely. My fingers tremble slightly as Renric reaches for the dishes, serving himself like everything is perfectly normal.“Eat,” Renric says casually, glancing at me.I nod, though I barely taste a
Tessa I stand frozen, my pulse thundering in my ears.“Show you… how?” I ask, my voice barely steady.“Just come closer.” he says, his gaze lingering on my thighs.I inhale slowly and take a step toward him.His hand lifts slowly and grazes the outside of my thigh. Instantly, I feel a jolt shoot straight through me. Goddess! The warmth of his palm seeps into my flesh, my legs begin trembling.Damn it! I shouldn't even want this. This feels so wrong, yet I can't stop myself from desiring more.He slides his palm higher and inwardly. My knees part on instinct, letting his fingers glide through the slick heat between my thighs.I suck in a broken gasp as my hips jerk forward involuntarily. I feel his touch on my wetness and I take a deep breath, biting my lips.“Fuck, little wolf…” he mutters under his breath. “What happened?”“Does it matter?” I ask, my voice shaking.He rises in one smooth motion. The sudden shift in height makes my heart beat faster.“Of course it doesn’t. But of al
TessaI stare at him, lips parted, words trapped somewhere between my throat and my chest.He takes one slow step forward. “I think you should pull off your panties….For better access.”My breath hitches. Heat crawls up my neck, but my hands are already moving, pulling off my panties without questions.“Lie down properly,” he says, sitting on the edge of my bed. “Stretch your legs out.”I obey without thought, heart slamming against my ribs. I stretch my legs long, toes pointing toward the foot of the bed, suddenly hyper-aware of every inch of exposed skin as the oversized hoodie rides up to bare my stomach. I don’t even bother tugging it down.“You don’t have to be shy,” he murmurs. “I’m your husband now… so feel free.”I nod, unable to look anywhere but the shadowed line of his jaw.“Now… slowly take your hand down… and slide a finger in.” he says softly.My palm flattens against my stomach first, feeling the rapid rise and fall of my breathing. Then I let it drift lower. When the p
Tessa“No,” I say quickly, taking a step back. “I’m not.”Goddess! Why would he even think that? I only took the tea for security purposes.He begins stepping forward, his eyes clocking with mine. “Are you sure?”I swallow while nodding but my gaze betrays me. It drops to his opened shirt, lingering on his chest. Somehow, I begin staring at his alluring lips and the way he kissed me suddenly replays on my head.Oh no! Why do I suddenly feel this way? Like I urge to be kissed recklessly. I have to pull myself together. This is strange.“Yes, I'm sure.” I force out the words.“Then turn..” he blurts out.I blink. “What?”“Turn,” he repeats, voice firmer now. “So I can get the dress off you, Miss Moonbane.”Miss Moonbane? That's strange. Why does he still call me that? I mean we are married already.Regardless, I turn. My back is now facing him.I hear him move behind me and my heart begins beating faster. His fingers brush the back of my neck before getting to the zipper, he then drags
Tessa I gaze at Kael whose facial expression is tight yet unreadable. In that instance, Renric moves, his fingers hooking into the edge of my veil and lifting it slowly. The fabric slides back over my hair and his hand cups my jaw. Before I can blink, his mouth crashes into mine, kissing me like this is beyond for formality.From the side of my eyes, I see Kael look and look away. Yet Renric still doesn't let go.A sharp inhale leaves me, my eyes flying open in shock as his lips press harder, tilting my head back.I have no other option but to close my eyes and let myself feel the passion of the kiss as he deepens it longer than necessary.Gasps ripple through the hall before applause erupts.He finally pulls away. I swear my lips feel swollen. I stare at him, triumph creeping out of his eyes and damn, I kind of want more.He turns to the crowd and we descend the steps together. He releases my hand almost immediately, slipping into effortless conversation. Kael joins him, greeting
TessaI spent the previous night scrolling on Facebook and reading everything written about the rogue prince.“A true Lycan King,” they all acclaimed him to be.But what really baffled me was Damon agreeing to centralise the rogues in the West and make them a pack.What was he thinking?I am about to make a turn, heading back to my room when I see Renric's study room slightly ajar. I take a step closer, curiosity peeking in. That's when I hear Renric and Lennox's voices, creeping out. “What’s this I hear?” Lennox says, sounding angry. “That you still intend to wed the girl? After promising me you wouldn’t?”My heart slams against my ribs. Are they really talking about me?I press myself against the cold wall beside the door, trying to eavesdrop further.“I paid a huge amount for that girl.” Renric replies.“So it’s about the fucking money?” A chair scrapes sharply across the floor. “I will refund you all of it. How much? Three hundred million?”“Why do you even care so much about my
TessaI nod, my legs shaking. “I… I… I agree.” I swallow. “I won't let…. I won't let your brother ever touch me.”He smiles.“That's for you to kiss me… what about me letting you kiss me?” I whisper.He furrows his brows.“Promise me that you will slay George and I will let you kiss me.” I blurt ou
TessaHe pecks me on the forehead and walks toward the door. He puts his hand on the knob. “Someone will bring you food. You should shower before she gets here.” He then opens the door to leave.“Kael,” I call before he steps out. “Do we have a deal regarding killing George?”He pauses at the doorw
TessaKael and I arrived at the same time. So when did he have such a conversation with his brother? Unless he texted him. I mean he was always on his phone throughout the journey.But why would they even have a conversation about my murdering capability?Before I can blink, the Lycan king lifts up
Tessa My breath feels stolen the moment we step out of the plane. A Bentley is already packed aside and ready to receive us. Even the golden insignia on it gives me a shiver. Two men bow before Kael, one takes the bag to the booth while the other opens the car door. Kael hasn't said another wo







