Still, there has been no sign of Cedric ever since this morning. This isn’t like him at all. What is taking that jackass so long? And why does no one else ever come to visit me except him? Surely he has a beta or someone who can also monitor me?
Just as I am about to yell obscenities at the door (again), I hear some exchanges from outside. Then, the door unlocks and to my surprise and delight; I see Dereck standing there with my evening meal.
I open my mouth to greet him, but then realise I need to hold my tongue by the way he looks at me. Putting on an act, I huff and mutter, “about time. I’m starving.”
If he has sneaked in to serve me lunch, then I can’t let the guard catch on. It could cost Dereck his life!
As soon as they shut the door behind us, I quickly wrap my arms around my old beta and hold him close. It’s so good to see him again! I’ve missed him so much and was worried Cedric had killed him off or some
At first, I’m not sure what to make of him kissing me. He’s been my friend for so long now and has always been reliable, but has he always liked me this way? He had said nothing to me before, so why now?The better question is, why am I kissing him back? I pull him closer, allowing my fingers to brush through his hair. We have always been attached to the hip ever since Dereck joined my pack. I have to admit that his loyalty, devotion, and kindness have always motivated me and kept me going.I really don’t know what I would do without him. But does that make it ok for us to make out like this? We are not destined mates. At least, as far as I know. I’m sure he would have told me if we were.The truth is, I don’t really know Dereck’s past before he joined us. He never speaks of his old pack, not even to me. I know they’re gone, but the how and the why? That I don’t know. I saved his life from another werewolf, but if
These Moon-damned fools have been on my case for two days straight now. Each time I think we’ve pushed them back, they come back from another direction to try and trip us up. Not that I’ve given them a chance so far, but that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped trying.I don’t know what they’re hoping to achieve here, but they’re not quite strong enough yet to beat me and my warriors. If they’re after my land, then they’re not doing an excellent job of pushing us back. If they’re not after my land, they’re doing a poor job of killing us.Right now they’ve stopped attacking us head-on, but I can still see their scouts watching us. They might be from the Bloody-Paw pack, but it’s just as likely they’re from the Fang-Claw pack. They used to be one larger pack until the two brothers split their land in two. Now they war with one another as often as any other packs do.I am glad I don’
Almost a week has gone by and Cedric still hasn’t returned. Dereck snuck in a couple more times since then, but we haven’t exactly had alone time, so nothing more has happened between us outside of a few kisses. Not that I am in any rush to sleep with anyone.The only issue is that I’m still stuck in this stupid room until he gets back. The cage might be gilded, but it is a cage all the same. I just wish I could have a small amount of freedom, but I guess that won’t happen. I might be stuck in this room forever.That’s not a situation I want to be in. Ever.As I fall back onto the bed and wait for lunchtime, I can’t help but wonder if I shouldn’t try to barge past the omegas if they bring my food this time. Or if I shouldn’t get Dereck to help me fight off the guard and we both try to make a break for it.Something has to change. I just need to figure out the best option to bring about that change. One where
“As you all know,” Cedric says out loud as his gaze leaves me and trails over his pack. “Every pack has been in an uneasy truce for a little while now. Unfortunately, some of the other packs can’t help but desire more bloodshed.”I glance down at the ground with annoyance. He says that as though he didn’t force me to step down as the luna of my pack and force me to be his personal omega! The hypocrite.“Ever since I came back to this pack, I’ve done my best to keep you all protected and safe from the others. Our pack is strong and proud and always has been,” Cedric continues. “However, that doesn’t mean we are not subject to the other pack’s desire for bloodshed.”I bite my lower lip and hold my tongue. I doubt this pack will enjoy me bad-mouthing their leader. However, I can’t help but think poorly of Cedric all the same.“For the last few days, we have fought back
As soon as I first saw Kyla from my position on the stage, I knew she was worried about something. I didn’t want to hope it was me she was worried about, but part of me believed she did. That she laughed so harshly when I asked her about it actually hurt me. Not that I would admit to it.I can’t say I blame her much for resenting my actions. Keeping her locked away isn’t exactly very nice of me. I just didn’t want anyone else to swoop her up and claim her in my absence. I suppose I could just tell them all the truth, but then the truth may get back to her and that would likely scare her.Besides, I want to be the one to confess the truth to her, and I’ll do that when she is ready for it. Until then, I will keep everyone in the dark for just a little longer. At least, until she finally realises I can be trusted.As soon as we get back to the top floor where our bedrooms are, Kyla heads toward her room. I grab her gently by the arm, h
Why! Every single time! This isn’t fair!Not only do I keep failing to win against this man, but with every touch, every kiss, my body decides it likes it and now is no different! Grinding against me earlier, and now this pose and kiss? Is there nothing this man does that my body will reject?I feel my knees go weak as Cedric slips his tongue inside my mouth. I have to cling to his shirt to keep me from buckling over. The taste of his mouth is almost intoxicating. He is going to assume I want this if I don’t push him away now!The way his hands slowly slide down from my hips to my thighs makes my body respond in ways I wish it wouldn’t. If only I had the strength to push him away, maybe I could think clearly for more than a few seconds.I inhale deeply as he breaks the kiss for a moment and lifts me up against his body. My legs instinctively wrap around his waist to keep me from falling, but I realise how this might appear to him.
The way Kyla squirms against me drives me insane. I’m barely holding myself together at this point. Every ounce of my body is screaming to claim this woman as my mate, but my heart knows not to force this. If I mark her as mine and she isn’t emotionally ready, I’ll cause resentment that may never wash away.“Do you want to stop?” I asked, my voice was hesitant. I know she will say that she never wanted me to do this in the first place, but I could never take Kyla against her will.The look she gives me is one of scorn, but she quickly looks away, confliction clear in her eyes. Even though she doesn’t understand any of this, I can tell that her body feels the bond between us. She probably doesn’t feel it as much as I do, but there’s no mistaking it. Her body knows what we are.“Then if you won’t refuse me, sleep with me tonight. We don’t have to fuck, but-” I pause. Can I really promise I won
It pissed me off at first when he started laughing, but the moment he called me ‘fucking cute’, I could feel my face flushing hotly. Why did he once more make me feel like I wanted to be with him in this way? As he lifted his head, I couldn’t help but look away shyly.I bit my lower lip and tried to keep my voice as normal as I could as I said, “if you’re going to force me, then at least get it over with.”“Force you?” Cedric asked, curiously. “If you don’t wish to do more, then I’ll stop,” he said, his hand cupping my cheek. I never know what to do with this man. He assures me he will stop, and he does, but then he tries his luck and somehow I allow him to do more and more to me.“I just… it isn’t…” I can’t bring my thoughts into words.Cedric gives a thoughtful hum before he whispers into my ear, “does it feel good?”I hesitan