CHAPTER 43 Cora’s POVA movement.A shadow.It was lurking just beside the tree.I shuddered in fear. What was that?Who was sent to watch me?Just then I saw it. Him. Kieran.Of course..it’s him.What was he doing here?I rolled my eyes as I walked out of the room aiming to confront that man and better still break this damn bond.The moment I stepped outside, I saw him leaning against a tree. Kieran smirked as I approached him."Couldn’t resist coming to me.. could you?"I scoffed. "You’re lurking outside my house like a creep, Kieran. What the hell do you want?"He chuckled. "You already know what I want."I crossed my arms. "That’s funny because all I see is a man who is stalking."The smirk on his face fell. I smirked. Good."I'm not stalking. I'm just making sure my own mate is not doing anything outrageous with my brother. I'm sure the bond wouldn't even allow you both."I scoffed. "That bond you’re clinging to.. It doesn’t mean anything. You can spy on me all you want. Watch
CHAPTER 44Kaden’s POVAfter waiting outside Cora's bathroom since what felt like forever, she finally came out."Cora." I called reaching out for her.Suddenly she wrapped her arms around me and placed her face on my shoulder"What happened?" I asked, wondering why she was crying. Even Ronan and Selene were also worried.They said she stepped outside and didn't even answer them when they asked her where she was heading to, and then when she returned, she was all gloomy and was in a haste. When they asked her what had happened, she ignored them again. "He came." She whispered."Who?""He. Kieran. He came." She said and I felt like tearing some skin but I knew I should learn how to control my anger especially when it involved Kieran. "Come with me." I said and a frown etched up her beautiful face."What?" "Come with me.""Kaden, I—""No thinking. No talking. No worrying. Just come with me. Trust me."She smiled a little and then nodded her head."Fine. But let me throw on some cloth
CHAPTER 45 Cora’s POVWe just returned to the mansion when a knock erupted on the door. Kaden who has just slumped on the couch groaned frustratedly before pushing himself up to answer the door.When he opened the door, we saw it was one of Alpha Tobias's guards.Kaden raised an eyebrow, staring at him. "To what do I owe this visit?""Greetings from the Alpha. I come to deliver a card." He held out an envelope that was stamped with the pack's seal.Kaden took it, the expression on his face quite confused as he closed the door."What is that?" I asked walking to him with a confused expression on my face."It’s a summons." Kaden muttered after tearing the envelope open."A summons?" I repeated, confusion evident on my face."A pack meeting. And it’s happening… tonight.""What the hell!" Selene blurted as she came out of her room together with Ronan. They both looked flushed, something I should tease them about but now was not the time."What does that mean?" Ronan asked, shuffling his
CHAPTER 46 Cora’s POVI was escorted back to Adam's house like a thief. Kaden, Ronan and Selene weren't allowed to escort me but I assured them I would be back. If this was what they wanted, then they could have it but I knew deep down, I would be back again.I had sworn I wouldn’t be weak again. I had fought to become stronger and now this was the time to fight this fight alone.The moment the guards left, Vivienne chuckled evilly."Oh dear.. look at you." She said but I ignored her and tried to head straight to my room."Where do you think you're going?" Vanessa asked, blocking my way with a huge smirk on her face.I rolled my eyes at her as I walked forward but was held back by her. "Aren’t you forgetting something?"I clenched my jaw. "Move.""Wow, so rude. And after all this time? You didn’t even say thank you." She said and I scoffed."Thank you? For what?""For bringing you home where you belong of course." Vivienne replied."This isn’t my home." I said as a matter of fact and
CHAPTER 47Cora’s POVI could not sleep at all. No matter how many times I turned from one side to the other or tried to adjust into a more comfortable position on this hard bed, my body refused just couldn't relax. My mind kept drifting back to Kaden, again and again and again. I wasn't comfortable here at all. I needed to find a way out of this house and the only right way was if I can get out of Kieran's entanglement and get Kaden's mark on me.. but of course, that seemed almost impossible.I sighed quietly as I sat up on the bed, rubbing my forehead and trying to push the thoughts away."Water.." I muttered as I got out of the bed and made my way out of the room towards the kitchen to get a glass of water for myself.Just as I stepped out of my room towards the hall way, I heard some whispers coming from my dad's study room.I stopped moving. The voices belonged to My dad and Vivienne.Their whispers were not soft at all. They were harsh almost as if they were having an argument t
Chapter 48Cora's POV A knock was thrown on my door, waking me up from my sleep. Groggingly, I opened my eyes and rubbed them while dragging myself off from the bed. I hadn't been able to sleep throughout the night and when my beauty sleep finally came, this annoying knock was sent to wake me up.Ugh!When I opened the door, I was surprised to see my father standing there. Immediately, memories of his quarrel with Vivienne came rushing back. He looked tired but when his eyes met mine, a small sad smile grew on his face.“Dad?”"Kaden’s here. He’s waiting for you in the living room.” My father said and my heart skipped a bit. “Kaden’s here?” I asked, feeling excited and he nodded and just like that, the sleep that had still been in my face suddenly disappeared.“Okay—okay! I’ll be right out.”I slammed the door shut, my heart racing frantically in my chest. Kaden was here so early. I had been meaning to go visit him and the others this early morning, I'm quite surprised and very happ
Chapter 49Cora's PovI couldn't think straight, but I knew I had to go. I had to do something. Anything. I stood up from the ground and checked everywhere for any sign of a key. I checked the cabinets, the bed, under the bed, everywhere but couldn't find anything. I sighed, and then my eyes caught the window. Rushing to it, I surveyed the surroundings, and when I saw that it might be easy for me to jump, a smile grew on my face.I rushed back to the room and picked up my bag, slung it on around my shoulder, and prepared myself to jump.Taking a deep breath, I did the inevitable. I jumped, falling straight down to the ground. I got up, dusted my body, searched around for any sign of a being, and when I didn't see anything, I rushed out of the gate. The road to Kaden's mansion was a bit farther from mine, so I rushed to the road, hailed a cab, and jumped in."Take me to Royal Street. " "Yes, ma'am." The cab driver said, starting the car. "I see you're heading to the lost but foun
CHAPTER 50 Cora’s POV “So… what does that mean for us” I asked quietly. My voice was barely a whisper. “Does it mean you—” “It does not mean anything” Kaden said flatly. My heart sank. “But my father—” “You are not your father” He said it fast. Sharp. It knocked the breath right out of me. “You are not him. What he did. That is on him. Not on you” I stared at him. I wanted to believe the calm in his voice. “You are sure..?” “I would not be holding you if I was not” he muttered. He turned suddenly and opened the bedroom door. “But I do not like talking about the past. Especially not that part” Then he walked out. I stood there for a second. Frozen. Why will he not talk about it. My feet moved before I could stop them. I followed him down the stairs. “Kaden—” “Drop it Cora” “But why. You said you knew. So if you always knew. Why did you never tell me. Or talk about it..?” He stopped halfway down the stairs. His back was still to me. “Because talking
CHAPTER 84 CORA’S POVThe whole pack was in mourning. It felt like the moon had gone dark and left us all in sadness.The Alpha was gone. Killed. Poisoned. Buried deep in the royal grounds next to his wife Luna Evangeline. Everyone cried but no one hurt more than Kaden. He didn’t cry in front of anyone but I knew. I saw it. The way he stared at the grave. The way his hands shook. The way he didn’t speak one word that whole day. He was not okay. Not at all.As soon as we got home He went to his room and locked the door. He didn’t come out. Not once.Not for me.Not for Selene.Not even for Ronan.The first day I waited. I thought maybe he just needed time. But by the second day I started to worry. He still didn’t come out. He didn’t eat. The Food stayed there on the floor untouched.By the third day I had ENOUGH.“Kaden OPEN THIS DOOR” I yelled. I banged so hard my fists went numb. My voice cracked. “Please. ENOUGH is ENOUGH.”He didn’t answer.“KADEN I SWEAR IF YOU DON'T OPEN THIS DO
CHAPTER 84 KADEN'S POVThe room was quiet. Only the soft beeping of the machines beside my father’s bed was heard. The pack elders had left hours ago. Cora had left too. Selene and Ronan as well. It was just Kieran and me now. We sat in silence. Both of us lost in thought. Both staring at our father’s weak figure.Two hours passed since he last opened his eyes. Two hours of waiting. Two hours of hoping he would wake up and talk to us again.I sat up suddenly when I saw movement. His fingers twitched. His eyes fluttered open slowly. "Kieran" I said quickly as I stood up at once.Kieran had been silent all this time. He rose up to his feet. "Dad!""Father!" I called too. I stepped closer to the bed. For a moment relief washed over me.His eyes moved slowly between us. He looked so tired. Way too Fragile. But he was alive."Dad are you okay?" Kieran asked. His voice sounded desperate.Our father tried to speak. His voice was too weak. He coughed. He struggled. I leaned closer trying ha
CHAPTER 83 KADEN'S POVThe second we landed my nerves were all over the place.I had never gotten out of a plane so fast in my life. Cora was right by my side as we rushed out of the terminal. And waiting Just outside the private exit were Ronan and Selene.The moment I saw their faces my stomach twisted tighter. They looked pale. Scared. Ronan’s eyes darted toward mine; Selene clutched his arm tightly like she didn't trust herself to stand steady."Where is he?!?" I demanded. My voice was hoarse.Ronan didn't waste time. "Pack hospital" he said quickly. "Come on. I brought the car."Without another word we rushed into the car. The drive was fast and tensed. No one spoke. Cora held my hand tightly; her thumb running soothing circles across my skin but it didn't help much. My mind raced. What if I was too late??When we got to the pack hospital I practically jumped out of the car before Ronan even came to a full stop.I didn't have to ask where to go. I could feel the dread in the wh
CHAPTER 82 CORA'S POV"Kaden... what is it?"My voice shook the second I saw his face. He had gone pale. His hand holding the phone dropped to his side like it was too heavy. His eyes. Those beautiful eyes that had looked at me just moments ago like I was his everything. They were now blank. Distant. Cold.Something was wrong. Very wrong."Kaden?" I said again. I sat up quickly and pulled the sheets up to cover my bare chest.He didn't answer right away. His jaw clenched so tight I saw the muscles moving. He ran a hand through his hair and let out a shaky breath. Then he finally looked at me."It is my father" he said softly. Too softly. "He is in the hospital. Poisoned."For a moment everything stopped."What?" I breathed. My eyes grew wide. "Poisoned? How? Who—""I don't know" he cut me off. His voice was sharp and distant now. He shook his head and paced the room like a man who just lost his ground. "They didn't tell me much. Only that it was bad. He collapsed. They think someone
CHAPTER 81 KADEN’S POV The second I closed the door and locked it – I didn't wait instead I turned around and grabbed her waist. I pressed my lips to hers and kissed her ravishingly. It was filled with hunger and desperation. Like a man who had starved for years. Like a beast who had just been set free. Like I had waited for this moment my whole life. And now that it was here. Nothing and I mean nothing was going to stop me. She gasped into my mouth. But she didn't pull away. She didn't stop. Her arms wrapped around my neck. Her fingers gripped my hair. She kissed me back with the same wild fire. The same need that I had and the same heat I carried. I held her hips and walked her backward. We didn't break the kiss. Our breaths tangled. Our hearts pounded like one. Each step was charged. Her heels clicked on the floor until her legs hit the edge of the bed. And then I pushed her down gently because I valued her like egg and she was not some cheap slut to me. She was my life
CHAPTER 80KADEN’S POV“Cora! Cora!” I yelled as I searched through everywhere. My heart was pounding hard in my chest. The room was a mess. The bed was a bess. The blankets were all over the floor. A lamp had been knocked over. One of the curtains was half torn. The chair near the window was flipped. And the scent—her scent—was everywhere. But she wasn't here. Where the heck was this girl? Where had she gone to?My wolf pushed forward. I scrutinized the whole room and figured something. It was strange. From the look of things she didn't leave on her own.I rushed to the bed. I pulled back the covers fast looking for anything. A note. A clue. Something. But there was nothing.My hands curled into fists.“Where are you Cora? Where the hell are you?!”My heart was beating faster than ever as I ran out of the room and headed straight to the front desk. The woman at the counter barely looked up before I slammed my hands on the desk.“Did you see her?” I shouted. “My mate. The girl who st
CHAPTER 79 KADEN’S POVThe meeting hall was full of quiet talks and people saying goodbye as the Alpha Summit came to an end. I put my hands in my pockets and nodded at a few of the older Alphas as they came over to shake my hand. Their words were loud and clear."You stand strong Kaden Blackwood. Your father would be proud of you." One of the councilor said."The pack will be safe with you in charge" The other commented and I gave them my usual charming smirk. The moment they left I left the room because my mind was already back in the hotel room where Cora was waiting for me to continue what we started this morning.Just the thought of me thrusting into her was already getting me hard but I controlled myself. She was mine. Shs was no longer bonded to him any longer. I couldn't wait to sink my fangs into her and mark her as mine completely. I couldn't wait to take her in different positions.Fuck.I had left her tangled in the sheets. Her scent was still on my skin. Her soft moans f
CHAPTER 78 KADEN'S POVThe phone made a crackling sound near my ear. It was from the reception."Hello. Is this Kaden Blackwood? Representative for the Bloodmoon pack?""Yes.""They are waiting for you at the Alpha Summit. I was told to pass the information to you."I closed my eyes. I held back the urge to swear. The timing couldn't be worse.Cora was still pressed against the wall. Her body was still shaking from my touch. Her lips were red from my kiss. Her legs could barely hold her up. Her chest rose and fell due to the intensity of what we had just done.I looked down at my wet fingers which was wey from her arousal."I will be right there" I said and then threw the phone to the table before turning to face Cora."They are calling me to the summit" I said. I held her face and kissed her hard. I slid my hand down. I rubbed her clit gently again. Teasing her."I am not done with you" I whispered.She let out a soft sound. Her hips jerked toward my hand.I pulled my fingers away s
CHAPTER 77 CORA'S POVThe door slammed shut behind me with a loud sound and my hands were still shaking. I pressed my back to the door. My fingers were curled into tight fists by my sides. My heart wasn't just beating. It was pounding. Anger filled my entire body. How dare him!!?My wolf growled inside me. She was just as angry as I was."He is hurting us!" she yelled. "It is too much. If you do not stop this I swear to the Goddess I will!!"My vision became blurry. This wasn't because I was crying. It was because of the red hot rage burning inside me.My fangs erupted out. My claws also joined. I was breathing heavily. My wolf was aiming for control. It was wild. She took over my senses and soon I turned around and threw the door opened.I had just one mission. And that was Kieran. I heard Kaden shout my name. I heard Kieran gasp in fear.But I didn't stop. I ran straight to him I didn't care that that his lips were bloody or that he was still weak from Kaden's punch. I aimed for