MasukDarius moves like a predator claiming what is his, climbing onto the mattress and crawling over her.He settles between her parted knees, trapping her beneath the shadow of his massive body.The weight and warmth of Darius hovering over her sends a shockwave of intense desire straight through Caroline's body.âNo... Darius, pleaseâŠâ Caroline weeps, her voice breaking into sob-filled gasps.She raises her weak, trembling hands, pressing her palms against Darius's broad, hard chest, trying with all the strength left in her body to push him away.âStay away from meâŠâ she cries out, tears streaming down her glowing, flushed face. âI hate you! I hate you so much! You slept with her... her scent was all over your bed... you touched ValerieâŠââWhatâŠ? Caroline, youâre still thinking about that? Now?â Darius asks, not budging an inch beneath her feeble shoves.What Darius doesnât understand is that a womanâs jealousy doesnât simply disappear because sheâs hurting, vulnerable, and needy.Howeve
The crying of his babies somehow manages to cut through the thick, murderous rage choking Dariusâs throat.His breath hitches.The glow in his eyes fades slightly as he looks over at the cribs in the corner of the room.Thorne, who has also been demanding blood and violence, father instincts override the raw bloodlust, making it easy for Darius to force his Alpha aura back down, swallowing the deadly pressure until the heavy air in the room becomes breathable again.Darius rises to his feet and rushes toward the cribs.Inside, his son and daughter are squirming against their soft swaddles. Their tiny faces are flushed bright red as they cry out in terror from the dark, suffocating energy that filled the room just seconds ago.âShh... I'm here. Daddy's here,â Darius murmurs softly, his deep voice trembling with a rare, gentle warmth.He reaches into the crib carefully, scooping Sophia out first, then Trevor, holding them against his broad chest.He holds them tight against him, tucking
The previous day, back in the Lycan KingdomâŠ~~~The corridor falls dead silent as Carolineâs hand drops limp onto the floor.Darius freezes, his chest heaving as the blood drains from his face. The violent rage that possesses him vanishes into thin air, replaced by an overwhelming, suffocating panic.âCaroline?â Dariusâs voice cracks as he throws himself to his knees beside her. He gathers her into his arms, his hands trembling as he cradles her face.Her skin is scalding to the touch, slick with a sudden layer of sweat, and she is completely unresponsive, her breathing coming in shallow, frantic gasps as her body twitches against him.Beta Hunter scrambles forward, his face tight with concern as he takes in the strange, intoxicating scent radiating off Caroline, so intoxicating that his wolf is on edge.âMy king... could she be in heat?â Hunter stammers, his eyes dropping briefly to Caroline before darting away out of respect.âNo, that's not it,â Darius says, his voice laced with a
Lucindaâs wolf roars in pure rage. She raises her large front paw, sharp claws flashing in the sunlight as she swings right toward Britney's face.Britney flinches, eyes wide, shielding her head with her hands, unable to run on her weak, trembling legs.Before the claws can touch her, Cole moves in a blur. He steps right in front of Britney, taking the full threat onto himself. His dark eyes flash into a deep, terrifying crimson glow, looking furious.With lightning speed, he reaches out his bare hand and catches the massive wolf right by her thick neck.The wolf gasps for air in his grip, thrashing. Cole growls low in his chest, his muscular arm flexing as he lifts the wolf and throws her away with immense power.The wolf flies through the air and crashes hard onto the pavement, sliding several feet across the gravel before coming to a stop.âAttacking my defenseless mate, right in front of me! You have a death wish!â Cole shouts, his deep voice booming across the hospital driveway l
Before Luna Adelaide can even process the shock of being struck, her face turns dark with rage. Her hand flies back through the air with terrifying speed.SLAP! SLAP!The two sharp blows hit Britney's face one right after the other, the force making her head snap to the side, her skin burning bright red as her ears ring from the loud noise.âAs expected of a daughter of a whore,â Luna Adelaide spits out, her voice dripping with pure venom.She reaches into her coat and pulls out a check. She looks down at Britney with disgust, as if she were looking at dirt on her shoes.âTake this and disappear,â Adelaide commands. âMy son is already engaged. He marries Princess Lucinda in two weeks. I will never let some lowly daughter of a rogue found in the woods marry my son. You are not fit to even be his whore. Two million dollars is more than enough to help you leave and live a better life far away from here.âBritney stands frozen.Her mind reels as the words hit her like heavy rocks crashing
The car pulls up to the Crescent Moon pack house, the engine humming low before coming to a stop.Cole steps out, walks around to the passenger side, and gently helps Britney out.He keeps one strong arm wrapped around her waist, holding her close to his as they step inside.He leads her past the grand main hall and takes her up the wide stairs, going all the way to the top floor.The hallway up here is quiet and bright. Cole opens a large wooden door, revealing a luxurious sunlit room furnished with everything in Britney's favorite color.Soft blankets cover the large bed, and a warm fire crackles gently in the stone fireplace, velvet sofas, curtains, desk, vanity.âI had this room prepared for you, Bri,â Cole says softly, looking into her eyes. âTake your time. Get bathed, get dressed, and come downstairs when you are ready.âBritney smiles at him and nods softly. Her heart feels warm and light in her chest.âWhen I go downstairs, I will tell him everything,â she thinks to herself.
I don't knock. I don't hear what Anna is saying. I push the door open with enough force to make the glass partition rattle. Adrianâs âdeadâ wife, what's her name again, Julianna, doesnât even flinch. She just looks at me as a slow, condescending smirk spreads across her face. âGet out,â I say, my
It is getting dark when we arrive at the mansion. Itâs located in the heart of the city, a grand display of Cassianâs power and wealth.The car pulls in the driveway, and I carry Sophie, stepping out as Cynthia gets out to begin unloading our luggage.âWelcome, Madam. Iâm Lia, the housekeeper. I wi
Angela: ~~~ âCassian, why are you looking at me like that? Did you do something to Adrian?â The words spill out before I can stop them; the air in the room has shifted, turning heavy. Cassian is staring at me with that dark, predatory gaze, which makes me afraid of him. âYou want to go back to h
Angel:~~~âGo. Now. I need you safe.â Cassian says, and I've never felt so useless.He wants us safe, but what about him? What if I don't get to see him again?I look into his eyes and almost protest, yet I know if I stay here, I will only be an extra burden.I let him go and follow Virus, and as







