LOGINAs he scooped me up like I weighed nothing, my pulse hammered in my ears, drowning out the club's relentless beat until it was just a faint echo. His body, from those piercing eyes to the cocky tilt of his grin, was captured in my mind, his fingers grazing my thigh possessively as we move through the throng of dancers. I stole one last glance at Clara; she was beaming, flashing me a quick thumbs-up before she got blocked ny the crowd. No backing out now, and this was finally going to happening.
Up the stairs we went, into some swanky private lounge where the air felt cooler, and filled with that rich scent of leather and a hint of old cigars. The door snicked shut, cutting off the madness below. The guy carrying me eased me onto a deep velvet couch, his massive build hovering over me. Meanwhile, his brother went to the bar in the corner, pouring shots of something golden and strong, but his gaze stayed locked on me the whole time.
"You're feisty for such a tiny thing," the first one murmured, his voice a deep growl that sent chills racing down my spine. He leaned closer, those dark curls brushing my skin as his breath teased my ear. "I dig it. Got a name, gorgeous?"
"Does it really matter?" I shot back, my words coming out breathier than I'd planned. Inside, my wolf was going wild, scratching at my thoughts with *mate, mates*, the pull was electric, making my whole body hum. They smelled like fresh rain on pine trees, they were so heady and addictive, reeling me in. I reached out, my fingers tracing his sharp jawline, feeling the rough stubble. He grabbed my hand, holding it against his chest so I could feel his heart thundering just like mine.
The twin passed me a glass, his touch lingering a beat too long. "Nah, not tonight it doesn't," he said, his voice filled with that teasing edge. He dropped down next to me, our legs brushing, the heat from him seeping through my dress like fire. I knocked back a sip of the whiskey, the sharp burn grounding me.
Before I could catch my breath, the first guy tipped my chin up and crashed his lips into mine. He was raw, urgent, tasting like liquor and sin. I sank into it, clutching his shirt as his brother's hands slid up my back, dragging the zipper down inch by torturous inch. My dress slipped to my waist, the cool air hitting my bare skin, and I gasped right into the kiss.
"God, you're stunning," the twin breathed against my neck, his mouth trailing hot kisses down my shoulder while his hands roamed, cupping my breasts with a mix of tenderness and that burning hunger in his stare. I arched up into him, every nerve lighting up, the mate bond cranking everything to eleven until I was lost in it. His thumbs teased my nipples, circling and pinching just right, shooting sparks straight between my legs.
The kisser broke away long enough to yank off his shirt, showing off a chest like carved stone, etched with a few faded scars that only made him hotter. His brother ditched his too, and damn, they were identical perfection. "Touch us," the first one ordered, his tone rough and needy as he guided my hand down his chest, over those rock-hard abs, to the hard length straining his pants.
I didn't hesitate, fumbling with his belt until he sprang free. He was thick, hot, throbbing under my fingers as I stroked him slow. His eyes went black with want. The twin did the same with my other hand, and it hit me how perfectly they matched, even there. "That's it, good girl," he groaned, thrusting into my grip.
They eased me back on the couch, one diving back in for my mouth while the other peeled my dress off completely, his lips chasing the fabric down my body. He laid kisses on my belly, my hips, then he nudged my thighs apart, his warm breath right where I ached. "Already so damn wet for us," he said, voice humming against me as he dragged his tongue along me in one long, lazy stroke. I bucked up with a cry, but he pinned me down, his tongue working my clit. He was circling, sucking, and flicking until I was squirming, begging without words.
His brother muffled my sounds with his kiss, one hand squeezing my breast, the other slipping down to join in, two fingers pushing inside me, curling just thrusting in time with that wicked tongue. "Let it out," he whispered, yanking my hair back to bare my throat for his nips and licks. It was too much for me to handle…the fingers, the mouth, the overload. It was building like a wave until I shattered, screaming as pleasure tore through me, my body clamping down hard.
They kept going, milking every last tremor until I was a shaking mess, oversensitive and craving more. Finally, they eased off, their faces flushed, and with satisified smirks but still hungry for round two.
They stripped the rest, standing there like gods. they were hard, eager and all mine. The bond pulsed, urging me. One hauled me onto his lap, lining himself up and sinking in slow, stretching me deliciously until he was buried deep. "Fuck, so tight," he grunted, fingers digging into my hips.
The twin pressed in from behind, chest to my back, one hand circling my clit while he eased into my other entrance. He was gentle at first, then all the way, the fullness hitting me like a thunderbolt. Both of them inside, claiming every inch of me, it was insane, and perfect. We found a rhythm, me rocking between them, their thrusts syncing up, deep and relentless. Skin slapped, sweat slicked us together; I clawed at shoulders, moaning as they filled me over and over. "Take it all," the one behind growled, biting my ear, his fingers still teasing me mercilessly.
Everything blurred into heat, the build-up coiling tight until I exploded again, it was harder this time around, clenching around them like a vice. I enjoyed the night snuggling into them and all the events that happened earlier was shoved to the back of my mind.
The phone kept ringing.My heart was still racing from Clara’s question when I reached for it. For a second I expected to see Xaden’s name, or Teiran’s, or an unknown number that meant the pack had found me. Instead, the screen showed Noah.I answered before the call could go to voicemail.“Hey, Noah.”“There she is,” his familiar voice came through, warm and easy. “I was starting to think you’d fallen off the face of the earth. You good?”I glanced at Clara. She was still watching me, curiosity clear on her face.“I’m okay,” I said, shifting against the hospital pillows. “Just… dealing with some stuff. How are you?”“Same old. Work’s been messy, my landlord’s being a pain again, and I almost bought a plant I would definitely kill within a week. You know, the usual.” He paused, then added more softly, “For real though, you’ve been quiet. I just wanted to check in.”The simple kindness in his voice made my throat tighten. Noah had always been like this, easy and steady. But I hadn't
“Why didn’t you tell me you’re pregnant?”Clara’s voice wasn’t loud, but it still hit me like a punch to the guts.My throat tightened until it hurt to swallow. For a second I couldn’t look at her. I stared at the edge of the blanket instead, my fingers curling into the thin fabric.“I was scared,” I said finally. My voice came out small and rough. “I didn’t know how to say it. I didn’t know what you would think.”Clara leaned forward in the plastic chair, her elbows on her knees, and her eyes fixed on my face. “Zia. You’re my best friend. You show up at my door looking like you walked through hell, you faint on my couch, and then I happened to find out from a doctor that you’re pregnant. How long have you known?”I forced myself to meet her eyes, even though my hands trembled when I met her gaze.“It has not been that long,” I admitted.Clara exhaled slowly and dragged a hand through her hair. “Okay. Okay. Just… start from the beginning. What happened? And don’t give me the short ve
Louiza’s eyes rolled back before I could finish saying her name.I lunged forward and caught her before she slid fully off the couch.Her head lolled against my shoulder. “Zia— Louiza!” I tapped her cheek softly, then harder, but there was no response.Her breathing was shallow but present.I lowered her carefully onto the couch, yanked my phone out of my back pocket, and dialed emergency services with trembling fingers. The operator’s calm voice on the other end, and I quickly gave him my address and told them my best friend had collapsed without warning.They told me to stay on the line. I put the phone on speaker and stayed on my knees beside the couch, holding Louiza’s hand and watching her chest rise and fall like it was the only thing that mattered in the world.The wait for the ambulance felt longer than it probably was. I kept saying her name in case she could hear me. When the paramedics finally came through the door, I moved out of their way and answered their questions a
Clara didn’t wait for me to answer. She stepped forward, wrapped an arm around my waist, and half-guided, half-pulled me inside. The door shut behind us. The lock turned. For the first time in hours, I felt the warmth of being in a house. “Sit,” Clara ordered, guiding me toward the couch. “Actually, no. Shower first. You look like you walked through a construction site. I’ll get you clothes.” I didn’t argue. My body had moved past the point of protest into a shaking form of exhaustion. She guided me to the bathroom, turned the water on, and left a folded T-shirt and shorts on the counter. When she closed the door, I sat on the closed toilet lid for a full minute before I could make myself undress. The hot water stung the healing claw marks and the blisters on my feet. But I managed the pain. I washed my body, watching dirt swirl down the drain, and tried not to think about the mansion or the two men who were probably only just realizing I was gone. When I stepped ou
I didn’t stop walking until the lights of the pack territory had completely disappeared behind me.Only then did my legs give out enough that I had to sit on a low concrete barrier at the edge of an empty road. My bag felt heavier than it should have. My shoulder still ached dully from the healing claw marks, and the rest of my body throbbed.I pressed the heel of my hand against my eyes and tried to steady my breathing.I had left.Elena’s threat replayed in my head: Leave on your own, or I tell them everything. And I had chosen the only option that kept the truth from reaching Xaden and Teiran’s ears in the worst possible way.My phone had a little battery left. My fingers shook as I found Clara’s name and pressed call.She answered on the second ring.“Zia? Hey. What’s up?”“I left,” I said. My voice came out rough. “I left the mansion.”There was a short, startled pause.“Okay… okay. Talk to me. What happened?”“I’ll explain everything once I’m at your place.” I swallowed hard.
Xaden's POV I don't know but something smelled off today. Louiza’s scent, that usually threaded through the halls, had reduced, like it was almost gone. Teiran felt it too. I saw it in the way he kept glancing toward the corridor that led to the guest wing, his jaw tight.“She’s avoiding us,” he said finally, standing near the window of our study with his arms crossed. “She has been since we moved her rooms.”“I know.”“She’s angry.”“I know that too.”By late afternoon the feeling that something was off grew stronger. I went to the guest room myself. The door was unlocked. The bed was made. But she wasn't in there My wolf stirred, restless.I checked the bathroom. The closet. The drawers. Most of her things were still there, but the small bag she had arrived with was gone. A few of her clothes were missing. My hands trembled as the thought crawled into my mind.Could she have left?I found Teiran in the hallway on my way back down.“She’s not in her room,” I said.His expressio
It took five hours before we crossed the borders. The drive was so quiet and boring and I fell asleep at intervals. The pack was more modernized than my pack before I moved to the city. It was just like the city but there were forest for running.We stopped at a place I assumed to be the packhouse
The morning light shined through the half-closed blinds, slicing right into my skull. I groaned, rolling over on what felt like the world's most expensive sheets. It was soft, cool, and definitely not mine. My mouth tasted like I'd licked an ashtray, and every heartbeat sent fresh waves of nausea r
Once I entered the club, eyes were boring into my ass and cleavage, specifically, the males’. I felt exposed and vulnerable in this piece of fabric. God! I could have worn something that showed less skin. As I was walking aimlessly, looking for my friend, a tall, handsome blonde guy stopped me in m
“You’re not going to force me into a marriage because of the debt you owe.” I spat, my cheeks tear-stained, and my fist tightened at my sides."I have your mother's last remaining item, so you will agree." He said, a smirk playing on his lips. Why is he so mean? I'm sure my mom left it with him so







