"My dear!" Katrina opens her arms to Selene, who doesn’t hesitate to seek warmth there, listening to her mother’s heartbeat. "Why are you so flushed? Were you running?"Her mother’s comment makes Selene blush even more. Her mind drifts to the moment when Connor was between her legs just a few minutes ago, and her femininity throbs with need once again.The alpha clears his throat slightly before answering."She and her habit of running up and down the stairs," he excuses, in a husky tone. Unintentionally, his virility swells inside his pants as he feels his mate's excitement, and he mentally scolds himself for not having self-control when it comes to her. "But let’s move on to lunch; the food is ready."After the welcome from Alpha Ragnar and Alpha Katrina, everyone heads to the dining room. Selene is very happy; it’s the first time Connor has seen her smile more than once in a day since they came to Redwood Wolves."Welcome," says Carla without enthusiasm, though she feigns a smile.
Inés’s nerves are on edge. She’s eagerly anticipating Selene’s defeat when she realizes what has happened to her dress. Finally, Selene will know who’s in charge here.She and Carla are seated at the front, just a few meters from Selene’s parents' table and the main table where Alpha Connor and Selene will dine after the oath is taken.Inés’s gaze is fixed on the main door, where Selene is supposed to enter. Connor, dressed in an impeccable beige suit, stands there, nervously checking his watch repeatedly. Selene is nearly half an hour late. Alpha Ragnar is beside him, trying to distract him with conversation while they wait for his daughter.Both Inés and Carla rise and walk over to Connor, but he barely pays attention to them despite their efforts. Ragnar excuses himself and steps away to be with his family."Doesn’t she look gorgeous?" Carla asks her son, but his furrowed brow indicates he doesn’t know what she’s referring to. "Inés," Carla gestures towards her, "she looks stunning
Connor and Selene reach the center of the stage, where three elder women are waiting for them."Luna Selene Shadowfang, it is a great honor to welcome you to our pack and to induct you into the official line of the Redwood Wolves pack. Are you ready to take the oath?" one of them says, her face so serious it sends shivers down anyone’s spine."Yes, I’m ready," Selene replies, making Connor’s smile unmistakably evident.The elder begins the ritual, guiding Selene as she repeats her oath."I, Selene Shadowfang, soon to be Selene Blazeheart, pledge my life, love, honor, and loyalty to the Redwood Wolves pack. As your Luna, I vow to be loyal to my alpha and mate, Connor Blazeheart, and faithful to my pack, protecting the integrity of every member. If I fail to do so, I will be judged accordingly." Everyone remains in absolute silence as they listen to her words.As Selene speaks, Connor opens his hand, revealing his palm. With a small dagger, he makes a cut in the center, and does the sam
Selene is nervous, scared, worried, but also calm in the comfort of Connor's embrace. He has her completely pressed against his body, his lips moving gently against hers in a tender kiss while the piano continues to play softly in the background. She has no idea how long they've been dancing, but it's been a good while; the first light of dawn can already be seen through the large windows of the hall.“Shall we go?” The alpha’s question sends a shiver down Selene's spine because she knows what’s coming, and this time she doesn’t want to stop it. Her heart starts pounding so hard that she's sure her husband can hear it. She nods softly, and the alpha takes her by the hand, but they don’t head toward the mansion as she had assumed they would.Despite her confusion, she decides not to ask and to trust him.Connor leads her to his truck, which is parked to the side of the hall, and after settling her into the passenger seat, he himself takes the wheel to drive them to their destination.“
Selene's head tilts to the side, offering Connor more space. He sucks on her skin as his tongue gently massages the spot. His hand slides into her crotch, rubbing her pleasure spot for a few seconds before he slips a finger inside her. Selene lets out a moan as she feels him move in and out of her while his mouth doesn't stop sucking on her neck. Her breathing quickens as her hips move up and down trying to give him more access.The alpha approaches her ear. “Do you want me to continue?” His voice is deep, comforting and seductive.“Yes,” Selene barely responds.Connor increases one finger inside her while his thumb continues to toy with her clitoris. The pleasure is almost too much for Selene's body to bear. She lets out a cry of joy as a shock of pain hits her at the same time. After a startled shudder, she lies still, her nails digging into her partner's arm. Soon the pain begins to subside and, strangely, a new influx of pleasure engulfs her, like a giant wave sweeping over what
A subtle smile tugs at Connor's lips at the sight of the mess the small room in his cabin has become. His mate has managed to surprise him, her passion almost as great as his.“Connor... please,” Selene squeaks in a thread of voice that is totally hoarse for this moment. A low growl is the answer to her plea. Her body feels just like a rag doll, she is totally sore, bruised and limp. If he wasn't holding her tightly, she would already be on the floor, unconscious. Selene watches the wet floor at her feet as she feels her partner's deep, hard thrusts from behind. It's been a while since they started this, after the initial pain from the loss of her virginity, came the pleasure, the intense pleasure that made her squirm on several, countless occasions, but now it's hurting again. Her body gives no more. She is held by the window pane, whose glass is totally fogged by their heavy breathing. Their moans can be heard from even outside the cabin and the sun is already high, very high.“Do
Uriel stands stunned by what just happened, the trail of green smoke swirling on the ground, and the strange sensation churning in his stomach only intensifies his desire to uncover the truth. The image of Lilith, her eyes glowing with that supernatural light, is etched in his mind. He can’t believe what happened; he had believed her dead for years, yet she was so close, so real, and alive.The idea of returning to the Amazon and leaving all this behind is something he cannot conceive. He must find her; he needs answers, and that is exactly what he will do. With thousands of images and thoughts racing through his mind, he decides to wander around the pack. He can’t return to the mansion like this; his daughter might notice what has happened, and he has no answers for her right now. After hours of wandering the outskirts, he hears Katrina’s sweet voice resonating in the distance. “Dad!” she exclaims, her expression of joy quickly turning to concern as she notices Uriel’s pale dem
Selene and Connor arrive at the mansion just in time for lunch, as the alpha had promised his sister Clarisse and their in-laws. Selene steps out of the truck, her face slightly flushed. She feels a mix of shyness and happiness as she glances at her family after her first night as Connor’s bride. Rouse, ever perceptive, offers her a knowing smile from the doorway. A few meters away, Beta Jackson, leaning against one of the pillars and eating an orange, flashes a smirk at Connor as he subtly sniffs the air around him.“Well done, boss,” Jackson teases through the mental link, followed by a chuckle. Connor, in a rare good mood, decides not to respond, though a low growl escapes him as a gentle reminder.Carla greets them in the foyer, her imposing figure and dominating presence filling the space with a hostile tension that no one can miss. Her eyes settle on Selene first, noting her blush, and then on Connor, her gaze evaluative and somewhat judgmental as it catches the mark visible th