As soon as Xander said that, the women stood up as their eyes landed on me looking deadly and dangerous. They look thirsty for blood.My blood.My heart was beating so fast in my chest I'm sure they could all hear it.What was I supposed to do? I didn't have the strength to fight any of these women. I hadn't eaten and the aftermath of watching Xander sleep with Adriana was still telling on me.Long story short. I felt weak.One of the women stepped forward, her eyes watching me like a predator watching its prey. Her eyes were so cold like she had some kind of grudge against me.She gave a war cry before charging at me with full speed and I searched my brain thinking of what to do.I couldn't allow myself to be humiliated like this. I couldn't give Xander the satisfaction of laughing at me.Never.The first blow came and I didn't have the time to dodge it when her fist landed on my cheek. It was a miracle my teeth didn't fall off.I hissed as I staggered, tasting blood in my mouth and
"Let's see you fight them in wolf form."My stomach twisted into a knot.The air grew thick with energy as the women began shifting. Bones cracked, muscles stretched, and within seconds, their human bodies contorted into monstrous forms. The transformation was brutal, their snarls deep and menacing. Three fully-shifted wolves stood before me, their eyes burning with hunger for my blood. My heart pounded so violently it threatened to shatter my ribs.I could feel it—the pull of my own wolf clawing inside me, desperate to be freed. My mother’s voice whispered in my head.‘Never shift in public, Raven. Never.’I had spent my entire life following that warning. But now… how was I supposed to fight like this?A growl ripped through the air as the first wolf lunged. I barely had time to react before she was on me, her massive paws slamming into my chest, sending me crashing into the dirt. The impact rattled my bones, knocking the breath from my lungs.Pain exploded through my ribs. But I c
‘Go to her! Go to mate!’ my wolf Dario roared inside me but I ignored him shaking my head, yet he kept clawing at me to go to her.I slowly stood from my chair as I looked at the small frame of my mate lying motionless on the floor.‘She’s no mate of ours,’ I growled internally at him but he wouldn't stop.‘But she's—’ I shut him up before he could continue. I didn't have time for his rubbish.For an omega, I was surprised she lasted so long.How was it even possible that an omega would fight three of my strongest females and still be standing? And without shifting at that?There was something.There was something she was hiding under her skin and I needed to find out what it was.The way she moved, the way she endured the pain, the sheer force of her will—it was unnatural. No ordinary omega could have done that.I clenched my hands, stepping forward as the dust settled. My warriors lay in the dirt, bleeding, panting, humiliated. And yet, all I could focus on was her.Raven.Her dark
I lifted my hand, running it over his thick, muscled shoulders, feeling the tension there. “Let’s get out of here,” I murmured. “You don’t want me trapped, do you?”His golden eyes darkened, his grip tightening protectively around me. “No.”Perfect.Now I just had to figure out exactly how far I could push him before Xander took back controlI almost laughed The great and terrifying Alpha King’s beast—reduced to a lovesick fool in my hands.I should have been afraid. A normal omega would be terrified. But I wasn't normal, was I?“My mate, my beautiful mate, I'll do anything for you,” he whispered as he leaned into me like he was going to kiss me and my breath hitched as my pulse quickened.This wasn't Xander, this was his wolf. I needed to remind myself of that.His hand came to my face as he brushed away the strand of hair on my face.I smiled as I brought my thumb to his lips and rubbed.“And you're handsome," I whispered, not just for his wolf to hear but for an angry Xander who w
Xander’s silver eyes locked onto mine, sharp and unreadable. His entire body was taut, like a predator barely restraining himself. The warmth of Dario’s possessive touch had vanished, replaced by something colder, more controlled—more Xander.I smirked, dragging my fingers down his chest, feeling his heart pounding beneath my touch. Well, well… look who’s back.For a moment neither of us spoke as he just stared at me, his eyes looking into mine like he was staring at my soul. He didn't move. He still had my back pressed against the shower wall with my legs wrapped around him and the water pouring down on us.And then like he finally came back to his senses he pulled away from me so fast it was a miracle I didn't meet the ground.“What the fuck is going on here?!" he growled, his voice filled with fury.My breasts were still open as the water cascaded down my body. His eyes landed on them briefly before coming back to meet my eyes.His eyes. They were flickering between gold and silve
My hand grabbed the back of her head as I claimed her lips and she moaned, the sound going straight to my cock.Her mouth opened for me and I took her tongue sucking and biting as I bit hard on her lips and she moaned louder.Her hand slowly came down my body as she found her way through my pants and then she fisted my cock.“Fuck!" I cursed as I started walking with her slowly towards the bed.‘She’s not mate! Go to mate!’ Dario growled, making me lose focus for a brief moment before I pushed him down.I sat Adriana on the bed as I slowly unbuttoned my pants and then I pulled it down as my cock sprang free.Hard and ready.Adriana didn't need to be told what to do; she already knew what she had to do.She smirked before giving me a slutty look and then she held my cock as she went down on her knees.She took my hard length in her hand and started rubbing my cock before she started jerking it fast and I cursed throwing my head back in pleasure.“Fuck, fuck," I cursed as I watched her
I was really running back, I was really doing what Dario wanted. ‘Stop Dario! This is madness!’ I fought with what little control I had left but he didn't listen as my paws kept pounding against the earth heading back to the palace.‘The only madness here is you letting a worthless female insult my mate!’ he growled as he pushed harder.It was just a matter of time before he completely shut me down and I knew I had to do something real quick before he did something stupid.“Matteo! Stop Dario now! He has gone out of control! Stop him, he is hea….**Dario.He thought he could stop me. Me?Never! If he didn't want mate I would have her all to myself. I would show her what it feels like to be loved, to be cherished.Goddess. I could still hear my name coming out of her lips. I wanted to hear her say my name all the time, if the bastard human didn't want that, that was his loss.While he is a coward I am not. We might share the same body but I'm not as stupid as he is.And that's why I
“I don't care, I want it!" I growled at the healer as my insides burned with anger and frustration.“But Your Majesty, your wolf is very strong, this medicine doesn't hold a candle to him. If it were any other wolf it would be able to shut the wolf for a long period but not your wolf." "Then do something! Make it stronger to be able to calm my wolf even if it's for a little longer than usual!” I said as my jaw ticked.I know my wolf and he's going to go again and again and again until he gets what he wants and I couldn't allow that to happen.“I'll get to it immediately, Your Majesty," he said with a bow and I clenched my hands before storming out of his cabin in anger.I wouldn't sit back and let my wolf control me. We either work together or he listens to me.Just as I stepped out of the healers cabin I felt it. Like someone was pushing through my mind asking for permission.“What is it Matteo?" I asked,Right now I was beyond furious and anything would piss me off. So he knew bett
The first thing I noticed when I stepped out of my room was how tense the atmosphere was. I dismissed it as the aftermath of what happened last night as I made my way to the kitchen. But even as I entered the kitchen there was still a strange tension, one I couldn't understand. Just as I made my way to the table to start cutting vegetables as usual, a loud commanding voice rang through. “Everyone out, now!” I turned to the door to see one of the King's warriors standing there with a hard look on his face. For a moment nobody moved as we all looked at him in confusion. “Didn't you all hear me?! I said get the fuck out of this kitchen and go to the training ground,” as soon as he said that everyone stopped what they were doing and started rushing out of the kitchen, but I just stood there even more confused. Why was everyone going to the training ground? What's happening? "Are you deaf?! Or is it that you just have a problem with comprehending something?!” the warrior snapped
My heart beat violently in my chest as I paced my room. A knock on the door made me halt my steps and for a moment I thought Xander was back, not until Dante's voice reached my ears. “Are you in there, Raven?" He asked and I quickly rushed to the door and opened it. I moved aside for him to enter and as soon as he did I closed the door. “I was so worried about you, why did you run off like that? That was dangerous," he said as he looked at me in disapproval. “I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking," I said and his brows furrowed as he studied me like he was looking for something. “You're hiding something Raven," he said but I shook my head, walking to the window so he doesn't see the look in my eyes, “I know you, there's something going on and you're not telling me," he said, "Come on, why would I hide anything from you?” I said as I turned to him, masking my emotions. His eyes narrowed as he took a step towards me. "Look into my eyes and tell me you're not lying?” He said and I chuckle
The sound of my door being pushed open jolted me out of my thoughts and I turned to see an angry looking Xander. My heart skipped. He doesn't know I'm the black wolf, I reminded myself. Or does he suspect something. “What do you want?" I asked as I folded my hands glaring at him. His eyes narrowed at me as he took threatening steps towards me. “I'm going to ask you this question just once and I want you to think your answer through before you respond," he said, his cold eyes fixed on me. "What business do you have with Domenico?” He asked and I furrowed my brows in confusion, "Who are you talking about?” "Oh cut me that bullshit!” He snapped. "I saw you…I saw you running after him," “I don't understand who the fuck you are talking about?!" “The man that was fucking looking at you in the hall, why did you run after him?" That was when I understood who he was talking about but I tried to keep my face calm and my heartbeat normal. Being connected wasn't doing me good at the
I pushed my room door open and quickly rushed in breathing hard. Like I was being chased by someone, I closed the door immediately, resting my back on the door with my hand to my chest trying to calm myself down. It was him. After all these years, he suddenly appears. And from the look of things, he's Xander's enemy. And I just stopped Xander from killing him. But I paid my debt. I ran my fingers through my hair before quickly running to the bathroom to wash the dirt off my body. Dante could come looking for me any moment. I turned on the water as I quickly washed myself. There was dirt all over me from my shift and I smelled like earth. When I was done showering I stepped out of the bathroom, quickly wearing my pajamas. One of the many things Dante got for me. I sat on the bed, heart racing as I recalled everything that had happened tonight, why had Xander looked at him like that? How do they know each other? Could it be that…no, I shook my head as I started pacing the room.
“Always two steps behind, aren’t you, King?” The bastard's words echoed in my skull, igniting a fury so deep I could barely see straight. My claws flexed, my muscles tightening like coiled steel. I charged. He met me head-on. We collided with the force of titans, the shockwave from our impact cracking the trunks of the trees around us. Claws slashed, fangs snapped, growls thundered through the darkened woods. I could feel the ancient forest holding its breath, watching as we fought for blood, pride, and something even more dangerous—possession. “Tell me something, Xander,” Domenico snarled, ducking beneath my swipe and raking his claws down my side. Pain tore through me, but I didn’t flinch. “What’s it like knowing your entire kingdom is about to crumble beneath you?” I slammed my fist into his ribs and heard a satisfying crack. He grunted, staggered back, but the sick grin never left his lips. “I’ll take everything away from you,” he hissed, panting. “Your throne. Your legacy.
The silence was deafening, the type that if you dropped a pin it'd echo throughout the hall.The tension was so thick it could be cut through with a knife.Domenico. The fucking rogue Alpha.The bastard stood there in the middle of the hall looking at me with that infuriating smirk.“How come you're having a party and I didn't get an invite?" he asked as he took a step forward, and my warriors watched him, ready to act if he so much as made a wrong move.His eyes slowly turned to where Raven was standing, and his smirk broadened.“I see something I like," he said, and instinctively I took a step forward.“You coward! You suddenly decided to come out of hiding?” I spat, my voice laced with fury as I stared at him with cold eyes, claws pushing out of my fingers, desperate to sink into his chest.“Hiding?" He scoffed, never taking his eyes off Raven. "I'd call it planning.” He turned his gaze back to me, the smugness in his expression making my blood boil.From the corner of my eye, I s
I stood at the center of the grand ballroom, the crown jewel of the palace glittering under the dazzling chandeliers, with Adriana clinging to my arm like a second skin. Her smile was radiant, her gaze full of love. She looked up at me like I was her sun, her stars, her every breath. But all I could think about was the ache pounding in my chest and the storm brewing in my mind.Eyes. Hundreds of them. All on me. Watching. Waiting.My hand tightened around the champagne glass in my other hand. Raven stood somewhere among the crowd. I knew it without even looking. I could feel her gaze like a phantom touch, like a whisper brushing down my spine. It made it hard to breathe, harder to speak.Adriana’s fingers curled a little tighter around my bicep, her smile not faltering, but I saw the flicker of tension in her eyes. She could sense it too—the tremble in my bones, the chaos clawing to break free.I raised my hand and struck the glass with a silver knife.The sound rang out clear and sh
The ball continued, but the tension on my shoulders refused to ease. Laughter echoed through the grand ballroom, glasses clinked, and the orchestra played a soft waltz in the background. Yet, I felt as if I were standing at the edge of a battlefield, not a celebration. Each time I'd turn in their direction and there would be something to piss me off. It's either Dante was whispering something to her and she was laughing or his hand was holding hers like she belonged to him. My wolf was growling at the sight but I kept reminding myself that I didn't fucking care. But I almost lost it when his hand touched the small of her back going a little lower. “Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for the King and his…” the announcer stopped as he turned to look at me, then Adriana. "It's time to welcome the king for the first dance,” he finally said, I dropped the glass I was holding and took Adriana's hand and led her to the dance floor. Soft music played as Adriana and I began to move to the m
Adriana tense beside me as the entire hall became quiet, looking at the woman descending the stairs. She looked like a goddamn goddess that decided to grace the world with her presence. All eyes were on her and I felt my jaw clench, as Adriana hand held mine tightly. The dress she wore fit her like it was custom made for her and only she could pull off that dress. She looked so beautiful, so different. So elegant. “What is she doing here?" Adriana muttered under her breath in anger, Just then I caught movement in the corner of my eyes and I saw Dante walking towards the stairs and just as Raven reached the foot of the stairs he took her hand helping her down. My jaw ticked. She linked her arm with his, smiling at him as he took her away into the crowd. People immediately got back to their conversation but others couldn't take their eyes off her. Especially the men. The dress she was wearing demanded attention and she was getting that attention. Something dark boiled inside me