AFTER so long, it took us this moment to understand why humans were into cameras so much.
Me, too. I wanted to capture this moment, too. This was a rare sight of a devil pining for a woman. And we all could guess who the culprit was for this particular bug. The hybrids did their best to contain their laughter.I even saw Felipe suddenly turning his back from His Grace. He punched himself on the face just to stop himself from laughing out loud while I bit my lower lip and tried hard not to blink so I could focus on the conversation.The fire died when His Grace evaded our eyes.“Blade Marshall’s mana: optimum level,” Khal said through the mind link.“His fighting skills? Optimum level. Without a doubt,” Felipe added.“Intelligence: optimum level,” Drake butted in. “No one could beat His Grace’s wits.”“Looks? Of course, optimum level as well,” I said.After a while, we scratched our heads when we realizedI GLANCED at my wristwatch for the countless time today. It was thirty minutes before the introduction of the alpha contenders. Chelsea reported that the reception hall was almost full. Tonight would be their screening test.The Council had organized a masquerade ball. The alphas were tasked to wear the color which they think would best represent their alpha queen. How they perceive their queen would show by the colors they would pick. Only a few colors would be accepted and if the contenders failed to wear those colors, they would be sent home and would never be given another chance.I didn’t tell anyone about the mark and neither did Chester. If the Council found out about my mate, they would push the two of us together and this so-called alpha war wouldn’t take place anymore. They still had a soft spot for Chester not to mention that the people in the kingdom were firm believers that only the fated mates could produce strong genes but because they thought there was no chance for me
“THE long wait is over! Please rise and welcome Her Majesty, the Alpha Queen!”The crowd cheered and clapped for my arrival. I could see the anticipation in their eyes and I could feel their enthusiasm about this event but I couldn’t say the feeling was mutual.While walking towards the center stage along with the Council behind me, I glanced at my wristwatch. It was ten minutes before eight in the evening. Once the clock ticks at eight, the doors will be closed. The contender who would fail to arrive by the given time would automatically be eliminated.And yet, Blade wasn’t here yet.Despite the masks everyone was wearing, I knew I would still be able to identify the devil once I see him. I would feel his presence right away and as of the moment, none of these men could make my heart react as wildly as he did.I should have known he wouldn’t come.Blade was a free man. Did I really think he would stop the life
BLADE’S fingers lightly rubbed my lower lip. I could feel the heat blazing in my veins, it was the only heat I would welcome. My wolf was screaming for another name. There was another man it wanted to hold onto. And that man was currently looking at us with pure agony in his eyes.I could feel Chester’s eyes on us and I could hear his wolf; it was furious while mine was whimpering as if it was grieving.There was one destination my body wanted to go to but my heart was calling for this devil. Unlike my wolf, my heart was not screaming. It was only whispering for Blade’s name over and over. And yet, its voice was winning.My body, mind, and heart were in chaos. And Blade seemed to know what was going on. As if to distract me, his other hand reached for my hand; his eyes were never leaving mine as he planted a kiss on my hand.The kiss lasted longer than it should. Minutes later and I could feel the Council and the alphas’ stare burning a hole on us. Some were growling, threatened, and
BLADE spun me around. My body swayed to the beat and when he pulled me closer to his large frame, I raised my hand and put it on his shoulder while my other hand was touching his. Everything about this man was making my blood hum.I’ve only been surviving the past weeks. But now, I feel like I could go back to living again.I had no idea what he discussed with Chester and tonight, it doesn’t matter anymore.“So, the devil can dance, huh?” I asked, teasing. “But then again, I heard you used to love parties. You must have danced with all the beautiful women all over the world back then.”“Not everything you heard about me is the truth, Katniss.”“Then what is the truth?”“That tonight is my first time dancing. You are the only woman I’ve ever danced with.”My eyes widened. “You’ve got to be kidding me! I could have sworn you’re a pro at dancing!”Blade shrugged. “I’m relieved to know that’s what you think about me because that means I’m doing a pretty decent job here.” He chuckled. “I j
(Blade) WHEN Katniss held me, I had to turn all the lights off. I didn’t want her to see what’s in my eyes. I knew my eyes would betray me. I look at this woman and I see the exact opposite of me. Before I met her, I didn’t know that something so beautiful could be so painful to look at. I didn’t know that this little white wolf would become an irreplaceable part of my life. Worse, I didn’t know how much the world hated me until fate had made my heart beat for the daughter of the woman who betrayed me, who had contributed so much to the making of this ‘devil’ they called. I wanted to laugh. Her parents were among the reason I was trapped in the tower but their daughter was the reason why I was released. I gazed at the moon through the window. Just how much of the world’s bullshit must I go through? But again, I know, that would be another question that would never get an answer. “Blade?” My chest tightened when I heard how softly she called my name. I traced the outline of Katn
TODAY was the first round of elimination test. It was two weeks after the ball. These past few days, the contenders had to undergo a series of trainings involving their wits, strength, and other abilities.None of them knew what kind of test will occur in front of the public today. Before this day ends, the alpha who would walk away from this plaza will never return anymore.Eighty men were summoned this morning. They would be judged not only by me and by the council but also by the public.When the drums rolled, the contenders arrived by groups of eight. Chester was included in the first group. His fan girls were still as active as before while holding their banners with his face and name on them. It was like half of the female population here were his admirers. They yelled his name.The other women were gasping and giggling upon seeing the rest of the alphas. They were a sight to behold. They were all wearing the same shoes and the same midnight blue training uniform which stripped
THE GUARDS quickly drew their swords and stood in front of me to protect me. The contenders had lost their formation in one corner. And as if they had been waiting for this chance, some of them already had swords in their hands while some had shifted in their wolf forms, ready to strike at my command.However, Blade didn’t flinch. My eyes narrowed but after a few seconds, a smile formed in my lips. Nothing had changed. Blade was still very unpredictable. No one could ever tell what his next move would be.Just like today.For a second there, I thought my heart was about to drop.“Drop your swords,” I commanded.“But your majesty-““Unless you want to join his performance, then I suggest you drop your weapons. Do it now,” I said in an authoritative voice. “Go back to your positions.”Against their will, the guards went behind me and returned their swords back in their scabbards. The contenders were also forced to drop their swords and to shift back to their human forms.In the middle o
WE wasted no time and ripped each other’s clothes. I wanted to touch Blade, every part of his body. Just looking at him the whole day was not enough. I need his warmth. I need him. All of him. And with the way he pressed his arousal against my belly meant that the feeling was mutual. I had never felt this sensitive, this needy, and this hot until tonight.And if I don’t release these feelings, I felt like my heart would pop out of my chest and I wouldn’t survive the night. There were patrol guards in and out of the castle, strictly scanning every crevice, every area to make sure that no contender would get to find his way inside my room but so far, those guards had never been a problem to me and Blade.He and I somehow just always find a way to meet each other. It was either he’d catch me about to break in his quarters and laugh at me afterwards or I’d catch him about to leave to meet me and I’d smirk at him.I had never met a man I wanted this badly, this desperately. When I’m with B