LOGINLevi grinned. “Who knew my shy little mate would be the one asking me to strip down… just so she could rub me?” he teased as he looked at her, obviously enjoying the moment.Kaliyah covered her face for a second, groaning. “Stop teasing me.” Levi chuckled and tugged his shirt over his head, a grin still on his face. He tossed it gently onto the bed, and Kaliyah’s eyes couldn’t help but travel over him.His body was drool-worthy.He had perfectly toned abs, muscles that flexed even when he moved just a little. His chest looked solid and strong.She found herself imagining what it would feel like hugging him shirtless and almost pinched herself for the thought.Quickly, she turned and walked to the nearby cabinet.She opened it and reached in for one of the body oils. It smelled like vanilla mixed with a hint of musk, just the kind of thing you’d use for a relaxing massage.She held the bottle in her hand and walked back toward him. The way Levi was looking at her now was… distracting.
“Come,” Mirella gestured, leaning in slightly. Kaliyah did the same, intrigued.Then, in a low voice, Mirella said, “I know the Alpha. You two have probably not done it by now, because he’s trying not to scare you. He’s trying to take things slow with you.”Kaliyah’s thoughts drifted to Levi and how gentle he always was with her. He only kissed her hair, or her forehead, or caressed her cheek. They had never really gone as far as actually kissing, or touching her in certain ways.Mirella went on, “Why don’t you make a move? You know? It would... let him know that you’re actually comfortable with it.”Kaliyah looked up at her, shyly. “You’re sure he would like that?”Mirella chuckled. “Are you kidding me? What mate wouldn’t want their mate to get close to them? And then there’s Levi. He’s an Alpha, a freaking possessive Alpha.”The words made Kaliyah’s heart flutter.Mirella nodded toward the walkway ahead. “Look. Look around. You see all those girls? Some of the maids? Some who are m
Ray walked in, calm as ever, but this time he wasn’t alone. A girl was beside him, clinging to his arm, laughing softly about something he must’ve said. She looked young, maybe around Kaliyah’s age. Her hair was a clean, golden blonde that shimmered as she moved, and her hazel eyes sparkled with a kind of joy that instantly lit up the room.Ray’s face was mostly unreadable, but there was a flicker of affection, when he glanced down at the girl.They walked over to the dining table.The girl beamed. “Hello! You must be Kaliyah,” she said, bright and full of energy. Then she dipped her head slightly, “It’s really nice to meet you, Luna.”Kaliyah blinked at her warmth and then smiled softly. “It’s nice to meet you too.”“I’m Mirella,” the girl added, stretching her hand forward.Kaliyah accepted it with a gentle grip. “I’m Kaliyah.”Mirella’s eyes lit up. “You’re so pretty! I love your eyes.” She leaned in slightly, squinting playfully. “They're like… emerald. No, jade. Really, really p
When he reached her, his expression softened into a charming smile. “Was someone missing me already?” he teased gently, and then he bent down and pressed a soft kiss into her hair.Kaliyah smiled shyly, her eyes dropping to the ground for a second. “You weren’t in bed when I woke up…” she said quietly. “Felicia said you were training, so I came to look.”Levi chuckled and brushed a stray strand of hair from her cheek. “Yeah, we’re training today. The guards and a few new recruits.”Then his gaze flicked to her face. “Have you had breakfast?”She shook her head. “No… I just wanted to come see you first.”He grinned, clearly pleased. “You’re actually a little clingy, huh?”She looked away again, embarrassed.Levi leaned down and kissed her forehead. “I’m almost done,” he said softly, before turning back toward the field.Kaliyah watched as he walked back into the open, picked up a wooden training sword, and beckoned one of the men in white. They began to spar immediately.His movements
He walked straight to the bed and gently laid her down, his hands handling her like she was glass. She instinctively curled up, hugging one of the pillows.In that moment, Levi couldn’t help but smile again at the thought that she felt safe with him, safe enough to fall asleep in his arms, safe enough to stay asleep as he tucked her in.He brushed a kiss on her forehead.“Sleep well, my angel,” he murmured.Then he turned, unbuttoning his shirt and changing into something more comfortable, a soft cotton shirt and loose sweats. He didn’t turn on the lights, he didn’t want to disturb her.Sliding into bed beside her, Levi shifted until he was close enough to feel her warmth again. He propped himself up on one elbow for a while, just watching her.Eventually, the weight of the day pulled at his eyes. He let out a slow breath, letting his body sink into the bed as he closed his eyes to sleep.***The morning sun filtered softly through the large windows, casting warm golden light across t
She looked up slightly, just enough for him to hear her. “For today…for..for everything.”Levi brought his other arm around her, pulling her tighter into his embrace.“It’s nothing,” he whispered.Kaliyah looked up at him then, her eyes big and soft. It felt perfect being in his arms like this, engulfed in his scent.She didn’t know how it had happened so fast, but she knew one thing for sure. She didn’t want this moment to end. “Sleepy?” Levi asked, his eyes soft as he looked down at her.Kaliyah shook her head slowly.“Okay,” he murmured, reaching down and lacing his fingers through hers. “Come.”Without another word, he gently pulled her along, guiding her out of the room. But instead of heading toward the hallway that led downstairs, he took a different turn.They walked down a long corridor that curved slightly, and then he stopped in front of a wide wooden door. He unlocked it with a sleek key, opened it, and led her up a narrow spiral staircase.Kaliyah blinked as they reached







