The tang of blood filled my mouth almost immediately, metallic and bitter. I expected him to yank his hand back, to curse or react in pain. But he didn’t. Instead, his thumb pressed deeper, the motion deliberate, almost punishing.Fuck!I gagged, my throat convulsing as his blood coated my tongue, metallic and vile. Tears burned at the corners of my eyes, but the sight of him didn’t waver. If anything, his lips curled, and his eyes gleamed with predatory amusement—a wolf savoring his prey’s final thrashes.“That’s more like it,” he rasped, his voice low and serrated, each word slicing into me like a blade. His thumb pressed further into my mouth, forcing me to taste more of him, drowning me in the coppery tang of humiliation.I couldn’t breathe.My lungs clenched in protest, screaming for air as I twisted and writhed beneath him. A feral panic ignited inside me, but before I could pull away, his legs coiled around me, his thighs like steel cables pinning my arms.It wasn’t a hold.
Killain’s POV The hall was packed, brimming with eyes filled with curiosity, suspicion, and hunger. They all wanted a glimpse of her—the woman I had chosen to be my wife. The woman they never saw coming. My reputation preceded me, cold as the winter night, infamous for rejecting alpha daughters with barely a glance, breaking alliances without care, and leaving countless hopefuls in ruins. Yet, here I stood, married. And to her. The crowd buzzed with unspoken questions. Who was she? Why her? What did I see in her? Of all the she-wolves paraded before me, why this little shadow of a girl? After years of dismissing every offering, even the desperate daughters of alphas, I’d chosen her. And I relished their confusion. Let them choke on it. Their opinions meant nothing to me. Approval? I didn’t need it. Respect? I’d take it by force, as I always had. I was married now, and no one—no council, no rogue whispers, no prying eyes—could challenge me. With this union, the nagging abo
“Well, that was a commendable entrance, little mouse. Do you like the attention?” A haunting melody begins, low and deliberate, as I turn her around to face me. My hands move to her waist, possessive, as I press her tightly against me. Her body is stiff, almost trembling. That tightly packed ass brushes against my front, and a smirk plays on my lips. I trace my fingers down her arms with deliberate slowness, savoring the way her breath catches. Cold, clammy hands meet mine as I interlock our fingers. I begin to sway us in time with the music, my question hanging in the air like a noose waiting to tighten. “No,” she stammers. “I hate it. The men are looking at me like I’m a piece of meat.” Her honesty cuts through my thoughts like a knife, but instead of anger, a low chuckle rumbles from deep within my chest. The sound is foreign, even to me—unnatural and chilling. It draws a dead silence from the room. Killain King doesn’t entertain jest. The only time I smile is when I’m p
Eve’s POVI hated everything about this night.The attention. The stares. His suffocating presence. This stupid dress. And these damn heels that felt like daggers piercing into my feet with every step.Except for one thing.Myself.For the first time in years I felt confident, even beautiful. Those women had magic in their hands. I never knew that make up could even make someone like me look average if not beautiful.That feeling inside me? This confidence that came with the thought that I looked beautiful? It was out of the world.The moment the music stopped and I escaped his grip, I felt like I could finally breathe—if only for a moment. My chest tightened under the weight of too many eyes tracking my every move, and my heart drummed in time with the hollow clinks of crystal glasses.I may look like them from the outside but from within I could never be them.I will remain her, Scar.Then, like a lighthouse guiding a lost ship, my eyes landed on salvation.Food.Damn him to hell a
Killain’s POV The hall reeked of desperation. Not mine, of course. But of these noble people. Desperation for approval. For favor. For the scraps of power I allowed them to feed on, each morsel dangled with calculated cruelty, like bait on a string. And just like rats, they scrambled to devour it. And then there was her. My personal little rat. My mouse. Eve. She thought sitting in the shadows could save her. Foolish girl. Didn’t she know? Shadows are my domain. I tilted the glass to my lips, savoring the bitter edge of the wine as it coated my tongue, and watched the same liquid streak across her face, down her neck, and soak through her dress. Her scar gleamed under the flickering chandeliers, bared for all to see—her hideous little truth put on display like the cheap spectacle I’d orchestrated. “Seriously? That’s the Queen?” “What did His Highness see in her?” “She’s hideous.” “She’s a disgrace to the crown.” “Imagine waking up to that face every morning.
Eve’s POVStupid.Gosh, how could I be so stupid? How could I let my anger get the best of me? Those women needed to be put in their place. No doubt about that.I’d encountered countless bitches like them in my life on the streets.But that was the problem.I wasn’t standing on the streets anymore, bickering like a commoner.I was in his court, representing him as his Queen, saying all of that to women of high ranks—nobles, to be exact.I could have ignored them. I should have.It was just some words and some wine, right?But no, I had to get in trouble.Not that I regretted it. They deserved a lesson in respect. But I could’ve taken a smarter approach.Gosh.My feet feel like lead as I walk toward his bedroom. The heels have been murdering me all night, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the back of my feet were raw with cuts. Gulping, I knock on his door and bite my lip, waiting.I raise my hand to knock again when the door is pulled open.My heart thuds as my gaze locks onto him—standi
His words root a dagger into my heart, twisting until the pain is unbearable. I shake my head in silent refusal, but desperation claws at my insides.I want to say so much, but my lips betray me, trembling, parting—yet nothing escapes.Then, without warning, his hand clamps around my chin, yanking my face upward. His steel eyes bore into mine, devoid of warmth, void of anything human."Do you have the slightest idea who those women were? The ones you disrespected?"His voice is cold, lethal, each syllable slicing through me like a well-sharpened blade."The first lady was Lady Elizabeth Warner, daughter of Gary Warner—the most respected and wealthiest member of the council.""The second one? Hellen Thatcher. Wife of Thomas Thatcher, Alpha of the Yellowstone pack. The same pack I have a trade balance of one million five hundred seventy-six coins with."His fingers tighten on my chin, unyielding. "Do you understand the damage you’ve done to me?"Lub. Dub. Lub.I can’t breathe. One milli
Killain’s POV The echo of my boots filled the dimly lit hallway, each step measured, deliberate. The torches along the stone walls flickered, their glow casting shifting shadows that danced in my wake. My jaw ticked, my fingers flexed at my sides, but my face remained impassive. Outside, before her, I had played the part. I had twisted the knife, blaming her, letting her feel the weight of shame. Yet inside, my ego festered like an open wound. Those women—those insignificant specks—had dared to speak about my wife as if she were filth beneath their heels. My Luna. My woman. My little mouse. How dare they? John stood at the end of the hallway, his head bowed. "They are here as per your order, Your Highness." I gave a short nod and stepped past him, pushing the heavy double doors open. Inside, the council chamber lay in tense silence. Elder Derek, his daughter Elizabeth, Alpha Thomas, and his wife, Hellen, sat in rigid anticipation. The moment they saw me, th
He blinks—once, twice—like he’s trying to convince himself he heard me wrong. A flicker of sorrow dances across his eyes, but it vanishes too quickly, buried beneath a mask of a smile that doesn’t reach his soul.“Well, that’s… great. I’m so sorry. I had no idea. God, I was so stupid. You must love him, and I—”Before he can finish, my trembling hands reach for his. Frail. Hesitant. But desperate.He freezes. His eyes snap up to mine, reading something in my silence that makes his breath hitch.I swallow hard. I can’t lie to him—not him. He deserves to know the truth, even if it ruins everything.“Our marriage… it wasn’t like the others. I…”His brows pull together, and he takes a cautious step closer. “What do you mean, Eve?”I retract my hands and avert my gaze. Shame clings to me like a second skin.“I didn’t have a choice. He—”His voice cuts in, sharp and protective. “Did he force you? Who is he? Tell me his name—I swear I’ll—”There’s fire in his eyes, the kind that makes your k
Eve’s POVThe streets of the pack buzzed around me—merchants haggling, children chasing each other through puddles, the scent of roasted meats wafting from open stalls.Life moved on, oblivious to the storm raging in my chest.I kept my head down, the shawl wound tightly around my face and throat, shielding my identity. No one looked twice at me.Good.I wasn’t in the mood for eyes, for whispers.My fingers trembled as they ghosted up to my neck, brushing the edge of the scarf. Beneath it, hidden from the world, his mark throbbed faintly, like a cursed brand burned into my very soul.My skin was rough there now—scarred, claimed.It had been a week.Seven full days since Killain's wolf had sunk his teeth into my flesh, chaining my fate to his without permission, without tenderness.I shivered, unwanted memories clawing up my spine:His silver eyes still haunted me—sharp enough to slice skin, burning with a rage and possessiveness that made my entire body shiver even now.No matter how
Killain’s POVMore.Deeper.Mine.The words ricochet in my skull as Ragnar sinks his canines deeper, his jaw locked, his body trembling with something more than just possession. A primal urge—dark, twisted, insatiable—breeds in his bones.He's never been this way before. He despises she-wolves. Their scents repulse him, their touch is filth.Especially after her.But this one?He’s different with her. His rage is not just rage—it’s something sick, possessive, obsessive. And I know why. That sight. That fucking sight.Her, helpless beneath those vermin. Their filthy, lecherous eyes eating her up like prey.She was supposed to be mine.Not theirs. Not anyone else’s. Mine.So I let Ragnar have his way. Let him claim her in the only way that matters. Let him ruin her so she remembers who she belongs to.But then—She goes still.Her white fur, once untouched, is now tainted. Blood-red. Her body limp.I feel the first twinge of something unpleasant crawl into my gut."Ragnar, enough."A de
I didn’t get the chance to shift. Because death came first. A shadow tore through the trees, a blur of darkness moving faster than thought, faster than fear itself. The rogues barely had time to react. One moment, they were leering, salivating, circling me like scavengers— The next, their bodies were flying. Ripped apart. Slaughtered. I couldn’t even track his movements. He was lightning, striking without warning, without mercy. Teeth sank into flesh, bones cracked, blood splattered. My white fur turned crimson, warm and wet, soaked in the remnants of his violence. A sickening crunch. A howl cut short. Then—silence. I gasped, my breath ragged, my body trembling. The scent of death curled thick in the air. And above me, standing tall,his massive black frame blocking out the moon— Was him. The black wolf. Power coiled through every muscle, a force too deadly to be restrained. His paws crushed the earth beneath them, his jet black fur glistening with the
Eve’s POV I don’t know how long Luna has been running. Hours probably? Time had blurred into nothing and the sound of her ragged breaths and the violent pounding of her paws against the earth was the only sound I have been hearing. The cold night air burned in our lungs, each inhale sharp, each exhale heavier than the last. She ran without looking back. Through rivers, across borders, past territories I didn’t recognize. It didn’t matter. Nothing mattered except putting as much distance between us and him. I knew there was no escape from him. He will find us eventually. But Luna didn’t know that. She was naive, like I was earlier. She didn’t wanted to give up without a fight. I admire her bravery. Her will. But in the past few weeks, I have realised that when it comes to Kill. All these things feel too minuscule. We were nothing in front of him. Harsh , but it’s real. He can crush someone like me within seconds without feeling a beat of pity. Even kill me, i
“Don’t say that, Eve. You are beautiful inside and out. Believe me." Her voice echoed in my mind, soft yet certain. My eyes burned. This was the first time someone had ever called me beautiful. My own wolf. "Thank you, Luna. Do you want to take control?" Silence. She didn’t agree right away. My brows furrowed. Why? And then I saw the reason. Him. Something flickered in Killain’s gaze. A moment. Barely a second. Something unreadable, something dark. Then, just as quickly, it was gone. He rose to his feet, movements slow, deliberate, calculated. A predator taking his time. I tried to stand, my legs buckling beneath me, my new form still foreign. The ground tilted, breath unsteady, and then—Killain was there. Boots crunching against the dirt to stop in front of me. The scent of smoke clinging to him. His silver eyes were molten steel. Angry. I didn’t even do anything. Why the hell were his boxers always in a twist? Wait. Did he even wear boxers— A rough h
The next entire day was wasted with just one feeling.Dread.It was evening. The night was thick with the scent of sweat and earth, the air thrumming with the raw energy of testosterones as I step towards the training grounds. Vast open area sprawled before me with a sea of shifting shadows beneath the cold moonlight. Men—bare, gleaming, their bodies slick with exertion—moved in violent unison, grunts and growls blending with the rhythmic crunch of feet against dirt.And at the center of it all, towering and immovable like a god of war, stood Killain.“ Again! Faster!”His voice was a whip, sharp and merciless, lashing through the night. Every command was met with immediate obedience, every syllable dragging submission from those before him. The men flinched under his gaze, muscles coiling in tense reverence and I was not immune to him.Gulping, I forced my feet forward, each step heavier than the last. The clock had struck eight. I would not be late. I could not afford those stup
I hurried down the halls, each step a frantic whisper against the marble, my breath shallow, uneven. My pulse hammered, thrumming in my ears as I reached my chambers and shoved the door closed behind me. The lock clicked into place, and I sagged against the wood, pressing my forehead against its cool surface. A shuddering breath left my lips.I was safe.I was back.No one knew.Zane.I swallowed hard, clenching my hands into fists. His name was a brand in my mind, seared into my very being. The ghost of his touch still lingered, scorching and sweet, a temptation I should have never given into.A mistake.A beautiful, intoxicating mistake.My fingers moved up before I could stop them, grazing my lips—still swollen from his kiss. A sharp exhale left me as my chest heaved, torn in two. My heart and mind waged war, brutal and unrelenting.It felt so right.Yet so wrong.I should forget him.But how could I, when his touch still clung to my skin like a whispered sin? When my body trembled
We both continue to stare at each other, as if struck by the brutal hand of fate itself.I can hear my own heartbeat hammering in my ears. Then, a voice.His voice."Mate?"The single word ignites something inside me—something that had been long dead. Something I’ve never felt before.My wolf.She growls in my mind, a sound of unfiltered happiness, of longing fulfilled. A surge of something raw and overwhelming rushes through my veins, making my knees tremble.No.This can’t be happening.Mate.I never thought I’d be gifted with one. Never dared to dream of it. And yet, there he stands—handsome, powerful, wealthy. Everything a girl could ever wish for. Everything I was never meant to have.My breath catches as he moves.Deliberate. Unhurried. As if he has all the time in the world to reach me.And the world holds its breath. The chaos around us fades into nothingness. Every eye is on us, watching the cruel, inescapable design of fate unfold before them.One step.Two.His eyes do not