Jordan felt stupid. How couldn't he have seen that? How did such an important clue go unnoticed by him, a werewolf shifter?On the other hand, Selly was visibly shaking as she watched Malachi walk towards her in slow but measured steps. The nonchalance in his aura was unnerving, sending an unmistakable message to everyone that he was above the law.When he finally reached the stage, the crowd's murmurs increased with most people wondering what he saw in Ponds.Selly shrank on the spot. The man's dominating energy was too much for her yet something felt a little familiar.Malachi extended his hand to Selly but she took two steps behind instead. Malachi's smile widened even more before he forcefully took it and walked away with her. As he gently pulled her away, she couldn't keep her eyes off Jordan who helplessly watched her being taken away.Sitting on his knees unable to stand up, his eyes followed hers until she disappeared into the crowd, making his pain triple.“Someone help hi
Malachi's demeanor was calm, a contrast to what he stirred into people's minds.Selly couldn't believe the twist. Where did the arrogant man even come from and was he showing up now? Jordan gauged the new challenger and picked a scent or two, he wasn't sure but something told him that he shouldn't take him lightly. For someone to possess a distinct smell when everybody else had none except for the neutral one which everybody else seemed to possess, meant he was different. And he had felt the scent before but where?“Look, who we have here today. The ever-bored and most eligible bachelor.” The Mistress' voice was a pitch higher than before and she couldn't contain her surprise. “Malachi, why her?” She cocked her to the side.Malachi neither answered nor did his eyes leave Jordan even for a split second.“I see.” The Mistress didn't insist, her tight smile speaking volumes. She didn't like it when someone challenged her in public but she would deal with the green-eyed man later. “Two
The five men, who clearly had no idea what the parade was about, just stood there waiting for their fate. Whether they would have to fight back, that would soon be determined. For the moment they were all labeled trespassers while the women sat on a high platform for all to see, adorned with shiny stones and clothes that left nothing to imagination.“As always, today we have new people with us,” the Mistress went ahead, “and as per traditions the men will have to prove themselves while the women will get to choose or change partners as per their wish.”Selly, who sat close to Lolita leaned and whispered to her, “What does she mean by that?”“If I tell you, I will spoil all the fun.” Lolita whispered back. “Relax and soon, you will understand.”Selly leaned back on her chair, it seemed she had underestimated Lolita power when it came to disclosing information.“May the games begin.” The Mistress announced and the drums followed in rhythm.Having said that, she went back to sit on her
“Actually,” Lolita said, “Men don't matter as much here.”“What do you mean?” Selly asked.“Well, he will be released tomorrow but he will have to face other men.”Selly blinked several times. Nothing was making any sense. Face other men…how?“It's customary,” she casually dismissed her with a wave of her hand, “nothing to worry about.” she said, “Now, before you bore me more, let me show you my room.”Just like that, Lolita pulled Selly into one of the rooms without really offering any real information and she was afraid of asking too many questions in fear that it might make her look suspicious.That evening Lolita and a few others decided to take a stroll. Sure enough, the lustful gazes from the males were unaccounted for and true to Lolita’s words, there were more men in the streets, gorgeous with well-built bodies staring or simply minding their business. For Selly, who wasn't used to that much attention, it felt weird.Somewhere along the streets, they stumbled upon someone. A
Selly was lost for words by the young woman's bold actions. And to make it worse she did it in front of all to see without a care in the world.Upon noticing the stiffness of her body the young woman laughed, “You will get used to it.”Selly almost choked on her own saliva, what did she even mean by that? Was this one of those women who preferred…fellow women?“This way.” She led her to the left side of the building where a street road lay ahead. “Tell me, how has life been treating you so far?”Selly gathered her courage, “Good.”“Wonderful because it will be even better now that you're here.” She said, "The name?”“Ponds,” Selly blurted the first one that came to mind.The woman stopped,” Did you give yourself that name or someone else did?”Selly cleared her throat,” I have always been called that.”Resuming walking, the young woman nodded, ”Fair enough. It doesn't really make any difference.”The two women walked while talking about simple things and Selly was thankful she wasn't
Jordan was left without a choice. His mate had chosen to follow those people even when he had assured her he was willing to put his life on the line for her. He wasn't sure if her decision was influenced by her desire to meet the others or if there was something else at play. Either way, he would follow her wherever she chose to go even if it hurt him. It was one of the ways to atone to his sins.The men, now more cautious of Jordan than before, approached and surrounded but didn't dare touch him.“Move.” One of them ordered and he obliged without a word.Selly sighed in relief, at least Jordan was listening to her rather than being stubborn.“This way.” The leader's voice was surprisingly lower and pleasant to Selly, a contrast to the tone he was using with Jordan.Selly followed his direction and together they started to walk away from the water stream. She wasn't sure where those men were taking them to nor what they were planning to do after they reached there but something told