LOGINKaelThen a scream tore through the house. “What are you doing?!”Dad’s voice cracked with panic as he burst into the room. He saw Mom on top of me, her hands locked around my throat, and lunged forward. “Get off him! Let him go right now!”He grabbed her shoulders and pulled hard, but she fought like a wild animal, nails digging deeper into my skin, screaming curses. I was fading fast — vision blurring, lungs burning.Through choked gasps, I forced the words out, my small voice hoarse and desperate. “Dad… stop… don’t say anything… please… don’t tell anyone the truth…”Dad froze for a split second, staring at me in complete shock. His face twisted with confusion and pain. “Kael… what are you saying? She’s killing you! I have to—”“Please!” I wheezed, tears streaming down my face as my strength slipped. “They’ll take us away… they’ll take May… they’ll take you… I can’t lose you, Dad. Please… just… don’t say anything…”He looked completely stunned. His mouth opened like he was ready to
KaelRiven’s father finally stopped the car in a quiet, deserted stretch of road. He turned to face me fully. I kept my eyes straight ahead, jaw locked, mind racing through every possible way this could go wrong. What the hell was he planning to blackmail me with?“After several deep digs into your life,” he said calmly, “I found out a big secret about you.”I finally turned to him, searching his eyes like I could read the truth there. My pulse hammered in my ears.“The secret isn’t really about you,” he laughed, cold and satisfied. “But I can assure you it belongs to someone you truly love and would do anything to protect.”Irritation flared hot and immediate. My eyes narrowed. “Are you trying to blackmail me using your own son? Are you being fucking real right now?”He growled in anger and jabbed a finger towards me. “You’ll listen to me, you hear me!”I just glared, fists clenched so tight my knuckles ached.“As I was saying…” His face softened into something almost smug. “I went d
KaelHe made a soft, embarrassed noise that made me smile wider. But then the laughter faded a little. Riven was quiet for a second. When he spoke again, his voice had shifted — softer, laced with worry.“That text you sent last night,” he said. “About having a lead on the person with the camera… and meeting them tomorrow. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. What if it’s a trap? What if something happens to you? I was losing my mind, Kael.”My grin disappeared. My chest tightened. I sat up straighter, running a hand through my hair.“I’m sorry I worried you, baby,” I said gently. “I should’ve waited to tell you in person.”“It’s fine,” he said, but I could hear the tension underneath. “Just… maybe you shouldn’t meet them. That person sounds like trouble. We don’t know what they’re capable of.”“I have to,” I replied firmly, even though part of me hated the fear in his voice. “This needs to end soon. I can’t keep letting them stalk you — stalk us. I need to face them and shut this down
KaelI woke up to the sound of my phone buzzing on the nightstand. My eyes were still heavy from sleep, but something felt off. I grabbed it and saw a flood of missed calls all from Riven. Dozens from last night, and more this morning. My stomach dropped.“Fuck,” I muttered, sitting up fast. I’d left my phone in the sitting room last night like an idiot.I called him back immediately, heart already racing. It rang. And rang. No answer. I tried again, pacing the bedroom now, biting the side of my thumb. Negative thoughts started crashing in. What if something happened? What if he was hurt? What if—Finally, he picked up.“Why didn’t you answer your calls?” I snapped before I could stop myself, my voice rough with worry.There was a short pause. “I was actually in the shower,” Riven said, sounding a little taken aback. “Why are you so pissed?”I let out a heavy sigh and rubbed my face. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to shout like that. I was just… worried when you didn’t answer. After everyt
Kael The request hung heavy in the air between us. Thunder rumbled again outside, louder this time, and the first fat drops of rain began to patter against the windows. My gaze dropped to the vulnerable line of his throat, to the spot where my mark would sit — permanent, claiming, impossible to hide.My cock twitched at the thought, but it wasn’t just lust. It was something deeper. Fiercer. The need to protect him, to claim him, to tell the world he was mine the same way I already felt it in my bones.I stepped closer, one hand sliding to the back of his neck, thumb brushing over the spot he’d offered. My voice came out rough. “Riven… you’re sure? Once I do this, there’s no going back. Everyone will know.”He didn’t flinch. Those teary eyes stayed locked on mine, full of fear and fire all at once.I swallowed hard, heart hammering. The alpha in me roared to sink my teeth in right there, to taste him and bind him to me. But I forced myself to stay gentle, pressing my forehead to his i
KaelWe were still pressed close against the wall, the heat between us building again. Riven’s breath ghosted over my lips, and I leaned in, ready to lose myself in another deep kiss. My hand tightened on his waist, pulling him closer.Then the flashes hit — bright, blinding bursts of light cutting through the dark alley. Camera shutters clicked rapidly.We both jerked apart. I squinted against the glare and caught the blurry shape of a person at the mouth of the alley, camera raised. Before I could even think, they spun around and ran.“Shit!” I growled, pushing off the wall to chase after them.Riven grabbed my wrist hard, yanking me back. “Don’t bother.”I turned to him, frustration boiling in my chest. “What? We were just photographed, and you’re saying I should let that go?”He sighed heavily and leaned back against the bricks, looking exhausted but strangely resolved. “Maybe it’s time I just come out to the world about my sexuality. I think I’ve given enough fucks already. How a
RivenThat morning, I woke up to a few soft knocks on my front door.I froze in bed, heart jumping. Then I heard May’s cheerful voice from outside.“I was asked to get some suppressants for you. I’ve left them right outside. Have a good day!”I cleared my throat, trying to make my voice sound diffe
KaelJust when I was about to sleep, my phone rang.I checked the screen. It was Riven.I narrowed my eyes. I sat up quickly, glanced at Oliver, who was still snoring loudly, and slipped into the bathroom. I locked the door, sat on the closed toilet seat, and answered.“Hey?” I said, keeping my voi
KaelI stared at the screen, my pulse kicking up.Me: Are you sure you’re on heat? Have you experienced it before?Riven: No.Me: Then what makes you think you’re on heat?The typing bubbles appeared, disappeared, then appeared again. When the message came through, I had to read it twice.Riven: I
KaelPractice started soon after. We ran drills, skated lines, and worked on plays. I tried to keep up, but my movements were slower than usual. Coach noticed almost immediately.Halfway through, he called me over while the others continued.“Hey, boy,” he said, placing a hand on my shoulder and gi







