Adora I woke up exhausted and drained of pretending that everything was fine. I missed when I was just a normal girl with a normal life. This secret was tearing me apart and was about to make me an outcast in the pack.Thor was the most dangerous and irresistible creature I had ever met. His frequent visits were beginning to affect me and were making me feel things that I had never felt before, things that scared me and thrilled me at the same time. I hated myself for betraying myself, my family, my pack. I was acting like a weak horny fool who was incapable of resisting him. I hated myself for wanting him, for needing him. Turning on the faucet, I splashed some cold water on my face and looked at myself in the mirror. A pale face stared back at me. A face who had lost herself in a forbidden love match. Sighing, I started brushing my teeth and letting the memory of the last time Thor came to my window infiltrate my senses. It was just last night, but it felt like a lifetime ag
AdoraOn my way to the lecture Hall, I could feel Damien's eyes on me, burning through my skin. I didn't want to look at him, but I couldn't help it. I glanced up and saw him standing near the entrance, his hair falling over his forehead, his green eyes piercing me with longing and pain. I quickly looked away, feeling a surge of emotions; hating him for choosing her over me, hating myself for still wanting him, hating Thor and his fucking sexual energy. I knew it was best to not raise my hopes and avoid him as much as possible. But it was hard, so hard, to resist him. So I made my way to an empty seat near the back, deliberately choosing a spot far from Damien. The lecture ended and I gathered my things, eager to leave. I needed to grab a book from the faculty library for my assignment. I hoped I wouldn't run into him again. But fate had other plans. As I walked towards the library, I saw him browsing the same section I was heading to. He was holding a book in his hand, reading
DamienI hated visiting my mother's office. In addition to owning several designer stores and event centers, she also owned an oil well and a transportation company. In case something happened to her, she wanted me to know everything there was to know about them. I followed her into the boardroom where a dozen of her employees were waiting for us. Other than a few photos of my mother holding various honors and certificates, the walls were blank. She looked like a fierce businesswoman, wearing a red suit and matching pants, with her hair pulled back into a stylish bun and sparkling jewelry.It was an extremely dull meeting. My mother talked endlessly about company policies, objectives, tactics, and other things that I did not know or care about. I tinkled with the fountain pen on the table, poured water into my glass from a pitcher, and tried not to yawn. I fell asleep to the soft hum of the air conditioning.I missed something someone said, but the others leaned in to nod and whisp
DamienSitting on the edge of my bed, my fingers drummed anxiously. I wondered if I could have an arrangement like Clinton's. Adora could be my mistress and then I would marry Shirley. I programmed everything in my head, but I felt doubtful and incredulous. Adora didn't look like someone willing to settle as a mistress. She deserved more than that. I heard the hoot of a horn and thought my mom was back, but it was Shirley. I halved the distance to her, and she walked in with an adorable pout."You look beautiful.”An apricot-colored blush crept from her neck to her brow, and hands locked against my spine."Thanks, baby. I called you earlier, but you didn't take or return my calls.""Oh, I'm sorry. I was with my mom.""The board meeting," she gave me a knowing wink, and I groaned.Her hands locked against my spine. I felt uncomfortable but didn't pull away."I promise to spend more time with you," I said, whispering into her hair, and her soft curves molded into the contours of my bo
AdoraThor's presence made my chest rise and fall rapidly, barely drawing in enough air and making my heartbeat thud in my ears. I felt a chilly fear, and my eyes darted around to be sure that neither Morgana nor Damien were following my movements. I didn't know Damien too well, but Morgana was highly discerning, and years of being friends with her exposed all my body language to her.She always knew when I needed help; unfortunately, this case was beyond me. While moving, I pressed one hand against my chest and spread my fingers wide, as if to physically slow my racing heart. Surely, if I were as old as my grandma, I would have suffered a heart attack from all that has happened to me.Thor could tell that I didn't want to come directly to him. Feeling an overwhelming sensation, a shudder shook through my body like an electric current. My throat wasn't even cooperating at this point because it was choked with all the worst-case scenarios.The possibilities of this ending very badly w
Adora Thor's lips pressed tightly together, and his chest rose and fell as he tried hard to contain his feelings.I was so stupid to have opened my mouth; to blurt out that Damian was my mate, and now I was putting the innocent guy's life in danger.Flinching as if the air had turned colder, my eyes darted to the side, and my fingers twisted together. The corners of Thor's mouth pulled down to one side in a grimace while I pasted on a smile of nonchalance."This better be a lie," he said with a low tone that sent chills up my spine, "because if it's true, all I feel for that guy is pity. I'm never sharing you with anyone, dead or alive. No one would dare to challenge me."He sounded so vicious, and his voice dropped to a dangerous octave, each word measured and cold."Is that a threat?" My chin lifted, and my voice steadied, gaining strength."No, my darling. It's a fucking promise. Tell whoever it is to reject you if he values his life."His hand extended quickly, and his fingers gr
I was enjoying my sleep when the loud ringing of my phone woke me up. Groaning, I turned away, covering my face with my pillow and hoping the caller would give up and let me sleep.The phone kept ringing, piercing the silence of the room. Annoyed, I wondered who was calling me at this ungodly hour when I was supposed to be enjoying my sleep. My hand fished for the phone on my bedside table, almost knocking out my lamp.When I looked at the screen, it was Morgana calling. My heart picked up, and I answered the phone. Before I spoke, I heard her crying from the other line."What's wrong, Morgana?" I sat up, terrified and concerned for my friend. She kept crying and blubbering."Please calm down and tell me what happened," I said, getting out of bed and walking to the bathroom while holding the phone to my ear. I splashed some water from the sink on my face and stared at my messy hair."You need to come right now," Morgana sobbed. "Please, my dad is going to kill Kevin.""Oh, shit."I hu
Thor's pov I strode into the field, my boots sinking slightly into the grass and dirt, barely noticing anyone. The teenagers, my rough-edged charges, were deep in their training, their focus split between combat and stealth. They expected me to encourage them and blow my whistle as I did every other day, but my mind was elsewhere. All night I couldn't stop thinking of what Adora said. Who was her second mate? Who was the fucking bastard?The need to know every detail about him ate at me, turning my mood dark.I caught the wary glances the teen boys shot my way. They were used to my high fives and words of encouragement. Today, they'd find none. My gaze was harsh, my mood fouler than the cold biting at the air. I couldn't care less about them. Without warning, my anger found its voice. "Enough whispering! Get back to training, you pussies!" My command echoed, harsh and unwarranted. A kid, barely sixteen, flinched at my tone but quickly resumed his stance, his sword wavering sl