CRYSTAL’S POVI let out a shrill cry in shock when he dug his fangs into the flesh of my neck. I melted in his arms, briefly closing my eyes and savouring the painful-sweet sensation from his bite. He wound his hand around my neck urging me close to his face as he dug deeper.Hmmm… so this was how it felt like to be claimed by an alpha? I had always fantasized about how I would one day be claimed on my eighteenth birthday. I had looked forward to the mating ceremony with excitement and now, it was really happening right before my eyes! The thrill my wolf felt of my protective mate was beyond words! How he drew me to him, holding my neck in place as his fangs punctured my delicate neck and the other around my waist pulling me to him sent a throb between my legs. I could barely stand still as my knees buckled. Thanks to his muscular hands placed protectively around me otherwise I would have slumped to the floor with excitement as my body melted into his.It was still my eighteenth birth
CRYSTAL'S POVI gasped when a pair of strong hands lifted me. The crowd murmured amongst themselves in surprise.By the time I realized what was going on, I was greeted with a look of contempt on Alicia's face.I was carried by Xavier as he hoisted me into his arms.My pulse quickened, and I took a shuddering breath as I tried to allow the sudden ache between my legs to disappear. Xavier raised his eyes to meet mine, offering me a warm smile, and I returned the gesture, smiling twice as wide. A flurry of butterflies flourished in my stomach for the millionth time today, and I had to mentally kick my ass to remind myself that I vowed to never get too involved so fast."Hold on tight Crystal. You must have been exhausted after the whole drama today. let me take care of you for the night in my inner chambers." He said, loud enough for everyone to hear.The silkiness of his voice left me breathless and void of thought. My wolf Nala purred again for the billionth time! Did Nala approve?
CRYSTAL'S POVI couldn't believe I just said that though! I mean I stood my ground right before an Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack! How cool was that?! I was basking in the display of my boldness when a loud laughter vibrated across the room, snapping me from my silent celebrations.Xavier laughed so hard, that I could almost see tears in the corner of his eyes.He shook his head, waving dismissively in my direction."Oh, sweetheart, I admire your confidence." He ribbed.My spine bristled in irritation.What the hell was he mocking me for?!"Perhaps I should remind you of your position. You're my mate, Crystal. You will remain here until I tell you otherwise." His voice was icy cold.I shuddered."B-but this wasn't part of the deal." I sputtered.He raised his brows. "Oh? It's part of the deal alright. You either become my mate or I expose the video file of you butt naked." A mischievous smirk tugged at his lips.This sly prick! He was no different from the rest of them, shrewd and Inti
CRYSTAL’S POVMy eyes widened in surprise as I felt his lips claiming mine. His tongue dipped into my mouth in a slow motion and glided over my tongue. My heartbeat raised like hailstorms against my chest and before I realized what I was doing, I wound my hands around his neck drawing him close to me.Was this a dream? We were actually kissing?! An alpha for that matter?I moaned into his mouth as he dipped his tongue deeper into mine, heightening my senses and hunger for him. The wolf in me was aroused as much as I was and I couldn’t hold it back anymore. The flesh between my legs was now throbbing badly.I shoved a hand into his glorious hair and clenched it tight, welcoming his tongue deeper into my mouth.His fist in my hair tightened, pulling my head back so he could take my mouth in a lush, wet kiss. Our open mouths slid across each other, growing more frantic as my arousal built. I cried in sexual delight in his mouth as I dug my nails into his arms.Oh fuck! This was fantas
CRYSTAL’S POVI clenched my teeth, his audacity grating my nerves. What the hell? Did he actually just say that? The nerve of him! He made the first move and now he was painting me as a whore? It was right about time to put him in his place.I tipped my chin challengingly and shook my head.“I wasn’t the one that started it though, was I?” I retorted and I saw something flash in his eyes and he quickly shrugged it off with a wry chuckle. Did I just bruise his ego?“C’mon Crystal, you were literally begging for it. Why are you denying it?” He sniped, a smirk evident on his face as he folded his strong muscular arms across his chest. I was distracted by the muscles flexing in his arms and the memories of our make-out session and how those very hands cupped my ass cheeks crossed my mind, making my nipples harden again.Shit! Shit! Shit! What the hell was I even thinking at such a time for fuck’s sake?!I forced a lump down my throat, hoping I could still find my voice and not further
XAVIER'S POVI looked at her with a grin on my face, enjoying the show I was putting on.She was so gorgeous when she got upset and I loved watching her seethe as the confusion creased her brows.For the first time, I realized how beautiful she was; her dark hair framed her adorable face and her dark brown eyes were captivating and the way her pupils dilated, made my dick twitch in my pants. She looked extremely young, and there was something about the way she looked at me, something vulnerable and watchful. It made me want to sweep her up and pull her against my chest. But it was just an urge to keep her safe from the vultures circling in this place; if I had her to myself, that silky dress would be history in under a minute. If I permitted though.As our eyes locked, I was lost in the sea of her brown eyes. And when the tip of her tongue swept across her plump crimson lips, I knew there was no way this woman was leaving here before I had claimed those delicious-looking lips.I coul
CRYSTAL'S POV“Crystal Throne, as my mate, you are commanded to stay with me in the palace from now on.” He announced.What the hell? Did I hear him correctly or was I dreaming?How on earth would an Alpha of the revered Blood Mood Pack wish for me to live with him under the same roof and much less in his bedroom?I was only a mere Omega and slave with no title to my name. I was only told what to do and what not to do. I only did what was required of me with no questions asked. And now, an alpha demanding I stay with him was just...I was speechless by his abrupt words."What?!" I forced the words out of my increasingly dry throat.He had better be joking. "S-stay with you? In the same bed?" I stammered in shock. I wanted to be sure that my ears weren't playing a trick on me because I did not just hear him say that.My cheeks blazed like hellfire and my heart began to pound in my chest.I wasn't sure if staying with an Alpha like him was a good idea. I mean I didn't even know him at
LEO’S POVAfter the unexpected arrival of Xavier at the royal ball, we had instructed that the party was stopped and everyone should retire to their various chambers. There was nothing to celebrate! Not after that piece of shit I call my brother stormed the party with my mate, Crystal, whom as a matter of fact, I had previously rejected. Even though I had once rejected her, that didn’t give him the right to claim Crystal as his mate. He didn’t just storm the party and make a complete fool of me and my mother, he even claimed Crystal right in front of everyone, including the elders of the Blood Moon Pack. That was by far the most outrageous and appalling thing Xavier had done to enrage me! I wouldn’t condone his insulting behaviour in this palace anymore! How dare he? And now that he had returned, he was staying at the royal palace with Crystal.My jaw tensed and I bared my fangs in rage as I upturned the table in my room, the ceramic flower vase on it smashed on the floor and broke