《 Aurora's pov》
The thick white substance drips down the side of my forehead, trailing down my temple then cheek before falling to the floor. I breathed out shakily, battling the urge to look over at Alpha Xavier.
I could feel his stare on me the entire time I had been kneeling on the floor. It was making it a little more difficult to resist looking over at him. I knew he was on the bed from my peripheral vision and I knew he hadn't once removed his eyes off of me.
A knock sounded at the door and I stiffen when Xavier shifts to rise to his feet. I held my breath when he walks past me and I counted his footsteps. When I can only see his back, I lift my gaze from the floor to watch him.
His back is stiff and his posture looks rigid. For a man who had just spurt out his seed on my face, he sure looked like he needed another release.
" I did not say to look at me," His gruff tone said over his shoulder, not
Adrian's pov"Dad," I grumble opening his bedroom door. His back is facing me and his gaze is focused outside the window. His room smelled of sorrow.His back tensed up as he heard my voice.He sighs heavily when he hears my voice. " What is it Adrian? " He grumbles in displeasure. It was no secret that we didn't see eye to eye on many things. Some would've thought we weren't related at all.Turning down the offer to be the next Beta only drifted any remaining of ever bonding.I snorted, rolling my eyes as I closed the door behind me. I needed to talk to him privately and didn't want any of those nosey wolves to know any of my business."Not even a, welcome back home daughter, I've missed you. Or, the cliche, I'm so glad to see that you're safe and sound and not one single scratch on your pretty little face." I huffed, crossing the room to him.Dad turns around, arms crossed and a fire of anger lit his featur
《 Aurora's pov 》 I buried my nose in the soft pillow, breathing in the most pleasing scent. It smelled so good that my heart was singing in my ears. Wait. A pillow? My eyes shot open in alert and blinked the sleep away. I was supposed to be kneeling, why am I on the bed? When did I get on a bed? I don't understand. My eyes widen even more when I felt a weight shift behind me, an arm slung over my midriff and tug me into a very hard body. My bottom rubbed against something hard and I heard a low growl just above my head. By the tingles that shot through me, I knew it was Alpha Xavier. What I didn't know, was that he was the one who brought me onto the bed. I shift a little, seeing if I can move out of his arms even though it felt so good to be in his hold. But his beast growls in his sleep and I stiffen. My eyes scan around the room, falling on the rectangular clock on his nightstand. The glowing r
《 Aurora pov》The she wolf turned to Xavier in shock and fear before she covers it with the facade of being innocent.Retracting her claws from my arm, I quickly hold where that bled. Yes, we weren't anywhere near dirt but it was something I did as a precaution."Xavier baby-Her gasp shocked the air as I watch with wide eyes as Xavier slams her into the wall. His big hand wraps around her small neck and he presses harshly. The veins on his arm and hands more prominent.He was so fast I didn't even see the gleam of his flash.The she wolf clawed at his hands, her nails scratching at any flesh she can get. Xavier doesn't look the least bit fazed by her attempts to have him release her. And that alone is frightening.She gasped for air, her eyes bulging. " You had no permission to enter my room Adrian," Xavier growls lowly without any emotion leaking out.They were so cold, that I shivered wh
《 Aurora's pov 》I looked away nervously as we passed many wolves while making our way down the stairs. Xavier had a firm grip on my arm, as if afraid I'd any second escape from his hold.I was thankful that he at least got dressed, even though the shirt was inside out.Some looked at me like an intruder, some with disgust, some with mild intrigue. All those looks I've grown used to through my seventeen years of living.Still, some part of me wished they didn't hate me before actually knowing me.I squirm under their stare and find myself shifting closer to Alpha Xavier. My actions caused him to stiffen but he didn't question it or pull away from me.A face I'm familiar with come into our vision just before we reached the door.Samuel, the Beta, comes in our way, baring his neck to Alpha Xavier. Xavier stops and I lift my head to see the storm in his eyes. Was he angry with his beta?"Alpha. I'm sorry about
: Xavier's pov :Rodrigo followed behind me. When the door is softly closed behind him I turn to peer into the small glass window that showed inside the room. Pleased that Aurora listened to me, I fixed my gaze on Rodrigo.He's been one of the best doctors here for years now, recruited by my father years ago. He was also a good friend to my father. A close family friend. Which meant I could trust him.After my father was murdered they all witnessed the unleashing of my beast Reckon. From that day onward, everyone feared me, including him. There was no one to tame my beast before. But now, now there was.And from Rodrigo's expression, he had figured it out. He was always a smart man, maybe too smart for his own good." You know about her," I murmured, quickly peeking at Aurora through the glass. Our eyes connected and I could see the soft feathering of blush on her cheeks at being caught looking.She quickly looks
《 Aurora's pov 》I could sense the shift in Alpha Xavier's mood after he talked to the older doctor.The way he held me firmly as he guided me upstairs. I had thought he would've brought me back to the same room he had previously put me in before. But he doesn't and tugs me into his room.It feels weird to be allowed in his room. Last night I understood he wanted to make sure I didn't escape but from my punishment last night, surely he figured I'd try my best to not upset him again." You can have a shower while I go collect your clothes. Don't do something I wouldn't do Aurora. Unless you want your punishment to be more severe than the one last night." He warned.I nodded, gulping. I had no intentions of going through that painful torture again.He turns around but I stop him."Alpha," I murmur softly.His back stiffens and he doesn't turn around. "Yes?"I swallowed, looking down nervously. "
《 Aurora's pov 》I wrapped the towel tightly around me and slowly peeled the door open. I scan the entire area of the room. Empty.I quickly rush towards the pile of clothes on the bed. Xavier must've placed it there. I rummage through the clothes, quickly pulling out a blue cotton panty, a dark grey leggings and a shirt.After getting dressed, I walked over to the lengthy mirror and peered at my reflection. My fingers slowly touch the bandaid on my arm where the she wolf Adrian had wounded me a little.It stung a little but was bearable.I took a step closer to the mirror, peering into my eyes. The green was now lighter, brighter. I furrow my brows, leaning forward to examine my features.I stiffen when the sound of approaching footsteps comes barreling here. Thinking it was Alpha Xavier, I rushed towards his huge bed. But my clumsiness had me tripping before I got to the bed.I squeal, my hands reaching o
《 Aurora's pov 》Lily looked at me in surprise, probably not expecting me to ask such a question. Intrigue soon lit her features and her mouth parts to speak."Well from what I've heard, and I'm only referring to our species. But usually mated couples are the ones who feel the tingles. The racing of the heart can mean anything...." She hums, finger touching her chin as she looks to be thinking.But her words are already enough to shock me. Mated couples?A flashback soon occurs in my head and I froze."It's practically impossible for a wolf, much less an Alpha to be mated to any other species than that of their own. Especially to a creature, no one knows what they are. Which makes me wonder...."" Why youarehere."He had basically told me but I was too immersed in his touch to even ponder on his words. I regretted not asking what he meant. Now I had too many questions