~Declan~We wait calmly for Xyana to wake up. None of us are in a hurry. We don't say a word to each other while we're seated waiting. But we all might as well be thinking the same thing.'Xyana cannot reject us.' We're too neck-deep into all of this to accept a rejection from her. All I've thought about the past week is marking and claiming her during the coming ceremony. Now all of that thought will have to be put on hold until we sort this out.Clifton has the details; all we need is to draft a well-thought-out plan, and whoever this bastard Kedar is, would disappear forever. I don't care if he's a cousin to the goddamn moon Goddess!Until then, we need Xyana to be on the same page with us. She stirs in her short slumber that was initiated by Clif. Gradually, her eyes come open, and they start making out the shapes in the room.When she sees the three of us seated at various angles, she sits up hurriedly. Slowly, I begin undressing. Her gaze moves over to me and she's staring like
~Xyana~Swiping my tongue across my lips, I keep eye contact with Declan as he lets his fingers glide down my belly and into my panties.I open my mouth in a silent gasp as his fingers travel further down between my folds and he grins at me.My body hums to his touch. It is nothing like Clifton's touch; 'my imagination of Clifton's touch,' maybe. Because I'm yet to ascertain if he truly came to my room or if I was simply imagining things.Declan's touch is different, precise, reverent, appraising, and pure. My clit is already throbbing expectantly as he gently spreads my thigh and starts massaging it, making me moan. Holding on to his arm that I've fantasized about each time I see him, I throw my head back towards Dion's shoulder, and he offers me support with his bare chest while his arms wrap around my chest, pushing my shirt up and caressing my skin without paying explicit attention to any part, yet.Declan leans closer and increases the rhythm and pressure of his strokes, teasing
~Xyana~I guess Dion enjoys my reaction as he repeats it a few more times, and at the last one, he buries his fingers deeply inside of me, stroking my spot continuously. Just when I'm almost at the point of no return, he pulls his fingers out."No!" Dion, please. Give me a fucking orgasm. I need it!"The brothers chuckle. Declan, tames my hair, singing beautiful words of praise in my ears.Slowly Dion resumes fingerfucking me again, increasing the pace; harder and harder and harder. I bury my nails into Declan's back as I finally come hard, screaming my lungs out.Declan kisses my cheek and lets go of my thighs. He moves his hands up and kneads my breasts as Dion keeps moving his fingers in and out of me, helping me climb down my orgasmic high as gently as possible.“Want more?” Declan whispers in my ears, making me shiver pleasantly. I ought to say no. At least give myself a break from all that orgasmic highness. But I found myself nodding. Dion smiles at me, "that's my girl." He s
~Dion~I jolt awake as a loud shattering scream disrupts the silence in the room. Looking around quickly, I see Xyana clawing onto the bed sheets with Declan leaning over her, trying to calm her down.That makes me almost throw the blanket away while moving closer to her "Sunshine, what's wrong?" I ask her, trying to take her face into my hands but as soon as I touch her she screams louder, over and over again and with each scream, it goes louder than the previous one."What the fuck is wrong with her?" I ask Declan.He shakes his head, telling me he had no idea. I touch her arm and it chills and burns me at the same time while her breathing grows heavy and erratic.Panic spreads through every fiber in me, with pain and sheer agony squeezing around my heart as I look at my brother, clueless as to what to do. When he turns to meet my eyes, I realize that he's as worried as I am. "What should we do?""Xy-Sunshine," I tried to call her again, and I got another ear-piercing scream from h
~Declan~ Clifton clasps his teeth together, resulting in the tense tight muscle of his cheekbones. "Fucker." I hear him cuss as he turns to Gaston who is still standing with his hands now in his pants pocket. My eyes follow his length of stare and Declan does the same. No words were said between the two and I don't understand why they would be staring daggers at each other at such a crucial time. Unless Clifton is certain that Gaston knows he's lying and he's trying to make sure he doesn't tell on him. 'Of course, that's it.' Lying-scared-piece-of-shit. Gaston finally clears his throat, "Let's all try to calm down and think of Xyana," He says calmly. "You all will end up hurting her if you continue to fight." I clench my teeth as I watch Clifton caressing my mate who had almost screamed the roof down at my touch just a few seconds ago. "If I find out this has anything to do with either you or Amon, you wouldn't love my reaction." Declan warns in that calm, yet deadly tone. "And
~Xyana~I wake up feeling like my body has taken a much-needed rest. Every part of me, every joint, feels like it's enjoying its best days yet.After a few seconds or maybe more, I finally peel my eyes open. I'm still in Dion's room. And when I turn to the other side to check for the presence of any of my mates, the sweet scent of smoke and damp soil waps through my nose, invading my senses.'I must be dreaming.'Turning to face him, I feel his strong arms, I feel the strong taut muscles of his arm wrap around me. Clifton holds me in an embrace while still sleeping soundly. I rub my eyes, everything within me is telling me that I'm definitely dreaming. I wait a bit, hoping to wake up if I'm dreaming and hoping that he'll transform into Declan or Dion in case I'm imagining him.But nothing happens. 'He is really here, lying in my bed. What manner of miracle is this?'"Are you going to stare at me forever?" His deep and husky voice gets me to halt my movements. "You'll have to stop at
~Clifton~We all feel Gaston's rage as he pushes into his large office. He takes his time to sit and relax his back on his chair before breaking the icy silence in the room. "How is Xyana?" Is the first question that escapes his mouthWe've been waiting for him since we got to his office after he mind-linked us to come. None of us offers him a reply. He turns to Dion, exerting his Alpha command onto the weight of the question, knowing well enough that Dion wouldn't be able to fight off the pressure."How is your mate, Dion?""She's fine, Alpha." He replies, squaring his shoulders.Gaston picks up his phone and frowns. After a moment of staring at the screen, he cuts his incoming call and places the phone back on his table."At what point were either of you going to tell me what transpired between you and your mate? Did I have to hear about the things that happen in my pack house from someone else instead of my Beta, Gamma, and Warrior leader?"Everybody is looking dull and sad. Every
~Xyana~I can't believe Gaston and his brothers are discussing me. Not just that, they're accusing Gaston of being attracted to me! The man is just kind to me. Aside from the popular rumors about his pack, he hasn't shown or displayed any behavior that could get me worked up or scared for my life.He's been nothing but a great host and my biggest supporter since he brought me into his pack. Always chastising Clifton about the way he treats me.When I ran out of his office earlier, I was dumbfounded and at loss of where to go or what to do. So I headed straight to the park house playground, that was a few blocks away from his office.Oona is in school at this time of the day. So there's no possiblity that she would walk in on me looking utterly confused and distressed. Locating the empty swing, I settle down on one and push my body off the ground gently while my thoughts roam around everything I just heard.I'm interrupted by the sound of my name. Recognizing the voice immediately to
This chapter and the coming chapters will move the story forward to Xyana's experience, and they will shed more light on her relationship with Clifton.Please read through the next chapters with open mind.I promise it will all come together at the end. Once again, thank you for supporting this book. Your support makes me happy and keeps me going. Don't forget to drop a review when you can. xxx❣️~~~Clifton~"I don't understand any of this. Alpha," I call my brother. "We need to talk in private," I added, casting a side glance at the intruder in the room; Zegulf Landerman.Gaston nods and clears his throat. Then he directs his attention to Zegulf. "Alpha Zegulf," he calls. "I'll need you to excuse my brothers and me."Zegulf tsks, "You're not trying to get rid of me, are you?"Gaston shakes his head. "I will never do that." Suddenly, Gaston pauses and arches his brow. "Did you get the witch?" He asks.Zegulf clenches his teeth tight and shakes his head. "Do you still have yours?"
~Clifton~"Who are you?" Declan asks the man who just walked in."Azzarus Fennom. Your late mother's only brother." He replies.Even though we are shocked to the bones because we had no idea Mama had any living family members, we can't help but agree that the man was possibly related to our late mother.He is a replica of our mother, so much so that he speaks like her even. It's like seeing our mother as a man."What are you doing here? You never showed up for your sister. Not while she was alive, not when she died, never. So why are you here now?" I ask the man."Clifton," Gaston calls me, but I shake my head. "He has a mouth, let him answer for himself, Alpha.""But we don't have time!" Gaston snaps. "Xyana doesn't have the time."Gaston's statement was enough to get me to finally ignore the man who calls himself my uncle."So, what can you do, u.n.c.l.e?" Declan sneers empathetically.The man doesn't look hurt or fazed at our words. Instead, he walks straight to Xyana and grabs he
~Clifton~ "So, you're trying to tell us." I curve my index around, demonstrating my brothers and I. "You are trying to tell us that our mate got marked by a fuckin hybrid of an Alpha. Now she's going to die. And you!" I point at Gaston. "You! My brother, the man I respect and call my Alpha. You knew Zegulf Landerman marked my mate and you covered up for him? Fuckin Goddess! I've lost all the respect I have for you today, Gaston Howling!" Every single word that came out of my mouth at this point was from the depths of my soul. I'm hurting like I've never done before. I'm heartbroken. I can't believe I'm losing Xyana. Not after everything we've been through. I haven't been the best mate to her. But I love her, and she knows. I just– I was so scared that if I came too close to her, my feral wolf would hurt her. I was scared he would mark her. I was scared that I would hurt and disappoint my brothers. Also, I was scared of losing her if she found out what I had in me and decided she
~Gaston~ The tightness in my chest is unbearable. Is this how it truly feels to lose someone you love–. What? No. I don't think love is the right word. Isn't love too strong a word to use? Yet It feels like my world is crashing. I should have run to Crimson Pack and met Zegulf to have this conversation immediately after I found out. I've been on this investigation for the longest time. Speaking to a few allies and that had kept me on the phone most times. I got a vision about the prophecy of a Moon-made sometime last year and the night I saw Xyana, I knew that was my vision and the prophecy coming to pass. However, the prophecy wasn't clear, and I had very limited information on how to handle any of this. When I found out that she was mated to my brothers, I realized I needed more information than I currently have. Sadly, the information I sought didn't come as fast as I'd expected it to. "She can't die." Zegulf's shaky voice draws me out of my thoughts. "You could have ma
~Zegulf~Gaston takes a few steps closer to me but stops halfway. "They planned to locate the two most powerful werewolf packs, eliminate their Alphas, and turn their successors against each other.""And why would they do that?""Because..." He pauses and looks around before speaking again. "I'm yet to get the full details. But I'm working on it, I promise you.""Don't promise me shit, I don't need your promises.""Zegulf-""You want me to believe that it took you several years to find this story of yours out?" I cut him short. "You are a Warlock, Howling."He feigns ignorance like he doesn't know what I'm talking about. "Oh, don't look at me like that. I know what you are, and I'm certain you know what I am. It's just disappointing that it took you years to figure something as simple as this out. Looking at it, I believe it's your area of expertise. You–"He cuts me off with an acidic smile. "Oh, forgive me that I'm not as hot-blooded as you are. Forgive me that I take my time to fi
~Zegulf~When I finally step into my Pack's waiting hall. Gaston Howling and his brother were seated, waiting for me. Once they see me approaching, Gaston flashes that notorious sneaky smile of his. "Zegulf Landerman." He calls, extending his hand for a handshake.I'll be damned if I take his hand. I ignore him and ask instead; "what brings you to my pack, Howling?"He shrugs, "you know what. But that's okay. If you don't mind, I'd like us to discuss the matter that brought me here privately."My men have circled the room and my Pack's security toughened up. If he is planning on creating a sort of distraction, in order to sneak his warriors in, it definitely won't work.I wouldn't have let him into my pack if courtesy doesn't demand it, sadly. "Follow me," I say to him, moving ahead with five of my men following us behind.If Gaston Howling wants to attack me, my men wouldn't hold a candle to him because he would easily rip them apart piece by fucki
~Gaston~Clifton will ruin everything if we don't get to him before he acts. I had Killian confirm that Clifton's Aston Martin wasn't packed in his car garage. That explains why he left with the car. And knowing Clifton well enough, his only focus would be to rescue Xyana. So he wouldn't want to mess his opportunity up.That simply means he will wait till nightfall before making a move. That gives me less than six hours to stop him from being the reason this silent war between Zegulf and me will erupt into a physically unstoppable one.Rhenat is seated from across the room with Dion and Declan standing at the entrance. They are staring at me expectantly, wanting to know what I'll do.I tip my head towards the door. "I'll leave you alone for now," I tell Rhenat. "I need to speak to my brothers and find a way to stop Clifton from ruining everything."Rhenat nods. "Yes, Alpha. I will put a call through to you when it's done.""When what is done? Can the both of you be inclusive at least
~Zegulf~The marking is complete. At least, I think it is. But it doesn't look like she's breathing well. Her breaths are coming slowly, and I'm terrified that she might be dying on me. It's not supposed to be this way. The marking between Werewolves is supposed to be a beautiful euphoric experience. But I'm not certain it would be the same with a Moon-made. I stare at the Cabal and they stare back at me, confusion on their faces. 'Yes, I'm confused as well.' I whine internally.When I spoke to Kadila earlier about marking Xyana tonight, she told me to go ahead and mark her that her presence wouldn't be needed. Now I think I need her because I'm clueless as to what to do since Xyana is barely breathing. Panic is threatening to take hold of me as I mind-link my Beta, Xavier to bring Kadila over.I can feel all the little hairs on my body stand up as if I’m inside some giant electromagnetic field. Pressing my ear to Xyana's fairly warm chest, I listen to the barely audible heartbeat
~Zegulf~I let Xyana spend the rest of her day in my room sulking.She had thought I would finally agree to let her go, but If only she knew that she was asking for the impossible. Letting her go isn't a sentence I want to be associated with. Not when the Moon Goddess gave her to me on a platter. I have a woman any Alpha would die to mark. A woman who can easily bring even the most powerful Alpha to his knees. It's sad that she has no idea who or what she is and how much power she holds.Towards the evening, the Alpha's Cabal, Roldolf, Ezra, and Thaddeus, arrived at my private chamber. I had the guards set up the room with a round table that would bring all of us together because I asked them to bring Xyana over as I wanted to introduce her to them.Xyana stops at the door, confusion shrouding her face as she stares from me to the three other men in the room."Come on in, Firefly," I call her fondly, waving at her.Slowly, she pushes her b