LOGINRONAN I stepped out of the room, my heart beating faster from the thought of getting caught by Rhea.The penthouse smelled of spilled whiskey and Kieran's anger was like a physical entity with us.Kieran was still leaning against the frame in the closet,his shoulders heaving with a violence he was trying and failing to suppress. He looked like he was wrestling a demon and was barely winning.He didn't look at me, but he knew I was there. He always knew, his alpha senses were probably responding to the frantic fear I was feeling.“We can't stay in here,” he rasped, his voice sounding like he was holding back. “The scent of her….it's everywhere.” He didn't wait for an answer from me, picking me up with ease, carrying me down the hall to the smaller guest suite, it was wide and quiet.For the first time I was grateful for being here, it didn't feel like a cell but a sanctuary, once the door was locked, he leaves then appeared returning with a small box.Setting it on the Nightstand with
RONAN The rattling of the bedroom door handle was now loud against the silence in the room.I backed away slowly into the hidden closet, my heart thudding faster against ribs, until my spine hit the cold wood of the bookshelf.Kieran was farway on his way to the council, fighting for the power to keep me.The elevator to the penthouse chimed again and a voice came through. “ Ma'am the master override key,” a guard said.She wants to bypass the key. Her heels began their slow, deliberate march across the room outside the door, click, click, click. It sounded like a countdown to my end.“I know you're in there, you little whore,” she calls out, her voice echoing with a terrifying edge. I didn't think or could afford to think, a lot of things could go downhill if I'm caught.Tipping the book backwards, the space was tight, smelling of damp books, I ran inside closing it before I heard the bedroom door finally swing open.Rhea walked in like she owned the air itself.There was a camera i
RONAN The morning light poured in through the windows. After using the bathroom, I now stood by the windows, my arm wrapped tightly around my chest, as I tried to ignore the lingering warmth of his skin pressed against mine through the night.Then his scent filled my skin, while I leaned my forehead against the cool glass, my heartbeat fast at the reality of my betrayal to myself, I couldn’t hold on for Ethan. I had to rub my body into his like some dog in heat.“Rhea's motion for a search warrant is going to be approved soon.” Dax's voice crackled, sounding distant and pained through the speakers. “The council isn't holding back anymore, the search team is on their way, to inspect the penthouse for a mistress, as per the Luna's safety is compromised, you need to get to the council office, asap.”I felt the blood drain from my face, a mistress was the technical term for me.Kieran stepped into my line of vision, already putting on his uniform.His black pants were stiff and imposing
KIERAN I leaned over him and peppered his face with soft kisses. By the goddess he was beautiful. I touched his cheek and felt… It couldn’t be. It was too soon. I had my head in the damn clouds.My back hit the bed as he climbed on me, and he deepened the kiss and pushed his tongue into my mouth. I kissed him back hungrily and started unbuttoning his pants.I lifted my hands, and pulled his tee over his head.I loved the rasp of his breath against my skin. And his openmouthed kisses. I tilted my head to give him more access.He stayed wrapped around me and focused on driving me fucking crazy with his sensual whimpers and kisses. His lips against my neck, his hand roaming my chest.His toich was light as a feather but it spread fire through my skin, he nuzzled into me, in a tangle of limbs.I focused on Ronan and rolled us over till I was on him, peppering kisses down his chest until he was so close to me until I could suck him into my mouth. He squirmed and made a sexy sound.At tha
KIERAN The high siren scream of the siren was the only thing louder than Rhea's voice. I didn't wait for her to drop the light and set the place ablaze.Before she could even notice my movement, I was across hallway in front of her. My hand clamped over hers, my fingers wrapped around her fist I crushed the lighter into her palm till the plastic cracked and bit into her skin. “You think burning who ever you suspect it going to get you closer to me?” I hissed after her, my face inches from hers.My Alpha scents exploded, not the soft one that always seemed to follow Ronan, but the sulfur that choked my enemies to death and comes with the promise of retribution.“You just inching closer and closer to the edge of your sanity, stop looking for excuses to justify your inability to make me love you this is not love this is obsession and you don't even know it is that.” I twisted her arm behind her back, as I propelled her forward. “ Kieran! Let me go!” She trashed , her eyes widened with
KIERAN I stared at the text on my screen, my knuckles turning white as I gripped the device. “The body in the hospital or the Omega you keep hidden….which one do you love more?”Rhea was a viper, but she was a blind one, taunting me about a string of mistresses she thought I kept.She had no idea it was Ethan, a friend of ours she was trying to execute.“Kieran?” Ronan's voice a little rasp, pulling me away from my thoughts.He was still holding the jasmine sweet, his eyes fixed on the television screen where Ethan's face was just displayed. “The feed,” he whispered, his eyes wide and wild. “Turn it back on, let me see him.” I didn't answer.I need him to believe I was heartless, I need him to eat. “ The feed doesn't come on until the bowl is empty, Ronan.” I said, my voice as cold as ice.I signaled at the doorway and Dax and Finn stepped inside the room, “status?” I asked, not looking at them. “Rhea is pushing the Council for the full sweep of the Medical Wing,” Dax reported, his
KIERAN The word LIAR is burnt into the back of my eyelids, when I see it.I didn't watch the workers erase it from Ronan's locker, I didn’t need to , the way they had written it was so thick I could smell it halfway from the hallway, the chemical, sharp , ugly smell.Someone wanted it to last, som
RONANThe Evaluation hall feels too crowded, I could see some lesser Alphas chewing their nails at the door , scared to enter, it feels like an execution chamber.Rows of students fill the bleachers, buzzing with nervous excitement and curiosity. The banner and decorations have been put up with a b
KIERAN The artifact in Ronan's hand buzzed, to show its approval.I could feel it from across the grounds, a low and Lunar vibration that hadn't stopped since he emerged from the mist with the rock in his hands.A hunt and loss that didn't make sense to me, I stood apart from others, my posture ri
RonanAs boots run down the corridor, after the announcement the school has been abuzz with the thought of our parents being here,and they also raised the stakes by letting Omegas in.Someone slams into a door down the hall,someone else laughs high and nervous.“ The families are here!” The words e