Speaking about last night, it was now the end of Aakifahlynn's day.And there was one thing that plagued her since she woke up this morning in the cave and felt a presence there one second, then gone not even a full second later.Disappeared as if no one was around for miles. Truthfully, there was only one being that fast, and they were nonother than an Ayacque. It could have been a witch, too, but there was no essence of magic in the air.But what was this comforting and safe feeling about then? Why would she feel safe in the presence of her enemy?... It left Aakifahlynn puzzled as to what schemes were amiss.Aakifahlynn does not trust them. It was obvious to her that something was amiss.Nevertheless, she had more pressing issues. Aakifahlynn had brainstormed all night in the weapons room. She quickly realized she could not stay there anymore.She did not want to, not after confirming her last hope was a smoke screen. Jairus's mind was not affected in any way; he was just a serpent
Sadly for the troublemaker, he did not get to finish his sentence while Aakifahlynn felt a light breeze, then heard a grunt and a faint whoosh. She dare not look back. Instead, she started to run because even though the man's voice was cut off, he was too close for comfort, she thought. The end was right there; she could make it. Meanwhile, everyone else saw what happened to the troublemaker approaching Aakifahlynn. They looked at her small frame running almost unladylike down the alley and slowly backed into their tents wide-eyed. Some swallowed the lump in their throats, and their heart rate picked up as they tried to reconcile what happened before them. Fear was pungent in the air, but not only Aakifahlynn's. Because that gentleman, Alister, disappeared in a flash right before their eyes. They could not believe what they saw. It was as if something swooped in and snatched him before his hand could touch that young lady. When suddenly, a thud was heard, quickly followed by th
"Now tell me, young lady, what kind of information do you seek?" Mr. Spencer asked as he placed one foot on the other, curving at the knee. His arms folded as he inclined in his chair.Mr. Maitho Spencer saw nothing in indulging the young lady until Nichols returned with his special treats."Mr. Spencer, I am so glad that you asked. I will be traveling soon, so I am merely seeking information on the Kingdom in my absence."She laughed nervously, "You know, someone to keep me informed of the happenings. There is always some uprising or some soiree or another being thrown by the King and Queen in that castle."Aakifahlynn pursed her lips after casually saying, "simply wanting to keep abreast of things while I am gone, and I can surely pay for your services."Aakifahlynn gave vague details, not wanting to come out right and say she wanted to learn Alpha King Jairus's every move as she did not know Mr. Spencer's loyalty still.After all, she was informed about him by her husband when she
This young miss would be a formidable ally. One to keep happy should she ever were to mention him, he would be mentioned in an excellent light to whoever is watching over her, Mr. Spencer thought.But what was troubling to him was that from what his man said, it was like she did not even know, as she ran away like a scared kitten.The worst thing you can do is take the chance and toy with someone who does not even know they are being protected.Because it did not matter what he did, she could not even defend him to her protector should he deem that Mr. Spencer fell out of line.A shiver ran down his spine as he thanked his lucky stars for this vital news in the nick of time. The Lord knows they all would have been like Alister in the blink of an eye for moving on this woman.Nevertheless, with the sudden turn of events and an even more hurried shift in Mr. Spencer's decision, he was ready to truly listen to Ms. Thompson, so he urged her to continue.Returning to his seat, "Oh, Ms. Th
"Ahh, I expect nothing less from a business owner." Mr. Spencer spoke suddenly. Now that he was looking at the young lady in a different light, he could not help but admire her and have respect for her. He could taste the bobs now, plus let's not forget his sudden inspiration. But Lord knows how he wishes his daughter had some type of substance or purpose-driven in life. But no, all she wanted to do was spend his hard-earned money trying to make a name for herself in the ton. The same ton who would look down on her if they knew her father was a merchant. A few knew the details of his part ownership of the Stygians. He preferred it that way, so he truly understood Ms. Thompson's request for privacy. "Ok, let me check on some availability as I have the perfect idea for a business like yours. You may not even need an entire stall, but just part of one." Mr. Spencer's hand moved as he described. "I can see your different products spread in a glass case," His hands outstretched, the
By the end of her day, Aakifahlynn was tired. She refused to sleep in the barn or elsewhere besides the comfort of her own bed. She wanted her bed, plain and simple. But she did not want her husband coming at her. So when Aakifahlynn had gotten ready for bed, she spelled herself to appear asleep solid for when her husband returned to their chambers for the night. And that night, he had come to bed before she fell asleep for real. However, the spell was in play, her eyes closed. She appeared to be sound asleep....and then... And the bloody bagpipe had tried to 'wake her.' "Aakifah, my darling? Are you awake?" His voice dripped in longing, he shook her, and Jairus stared down at his mate as if seeing her for the first time. But Aakifahlynn's eyes could be open, her body moving on the bed, or she could feel emotions, and all Jairus would see, or sense was that she was sound asleep. It was like a flawless mirage. "Honey?"... Still hovering. "My love?"... Another tug. When he rea
A wave of thankfulness flowed through Aakifahlynn for the thing she would need because she had used it many times. She had never been more grateful that her goal was not to have children immediately. Imagine bringing a child into this, witnessing their mother killed so brutally, or hearing the tales when they grew older. Plus, Aakifahlynn's ambitions did not provide for such a thing. At least not yet. Aakifahlynn had thought she had years for that, maybe even ten years into their marriage, which was nothing for a werewolf. Sadly, they barely made it to five years. Although a child may have changed things she'd randomly thought, it was too late for those sentiments. Nevertheless, Aakifahlynn will need to use that poppy wheat one more time before leaving the kingdom. Only it won't be on herself this time... Aakifahlynn was not thinking past, ripping Jairus and Taisiya's joy away from them. She was not even weighing the consequences of her actions on her conscience. Her mind was
"What has suddenly gotten into you? Since when have you ever been THIS eager to get between my legs?" Aakifahlynn now shouted and diverted. She saw the suspicion in her husband's eyes.If he were suspicious of her, then be just as cynical about your behavior. Aakifahlynn bitterly thought. And this is not even the big event that would always win her case in her eyes.This was about his sudden movements toward her now, his need to mount her.And Jairus reacted as if she slapped him hard across the face with the truth of the situation...While he was busy wondering why his wife was acting out of sorts, he failed to realize he had suddenly been operating out of sorts.He certainly was not going to explain that her eager and searching tongue lit a fire in him, and he wanted her to quench its flames.That she ignited reels of ideas he wanted to experience with her. She was HIS MATE and WIFE. He DESERVES to have her. He DEREVRES this."I am sorry Aakifah... Get some rest. I will check on you