I stood at the shore snarling as my eyes scanned the area for the wolf who had escaped me—the wolf who had outsmarted me.It was fast, smart and I've never seen any wolf as fast as that.It didn't carry the scent of a rogue so it wasn't a rogue. Then who the hell was that?I fought the urge to just jump into the water and find the damn wolf but I knew it would be useless. The darkness covered me from seeing beyond where I was standing even as I used my wolf eyes and that made me furious.I shifted into my human form breathing hard and just then I heard footsteps as my beta and the other warriors appeared.“Your Majesty," he called but I didn't respond immediately as my eyes kept scanning, searching for any movement but I got nothing.My jaw ticked.“Have they found her?" I finally asked as I turned to him.“Yes, Your Majesty," he said and I furrowed my brows in confusion.“Where?" I asked, my voice cold.“We found her in the green spring lake having a swim," he said and my jaw clench
An angry growl vibrated through the quiet forest and before I knew it I was yanked away from the warrior.“You bitch," Xander growled,The warrior stumbled, eyes darting around in panic. "Your Majesty I…I didn't…" he didn't complete whatever he wanted to say before he bolted, leaving just the two of us.I looked up at him with a smirk satisfaction curling in my stomach at the look in his eyes. “You want to be a whore so bad?" he said as his hand wrapped around my neck and a shiver went down my spine at the contact. “You said I'm not your mate which means I'm allowed to touch whatever man I want to," I said, matching his glare and he bared his teeth at me. “You'll not embarrass me, I will not let you humiliate me,” he growled in anger.“Humiliate you?" “Shut the fuck up! This is what you want? To be treated like a whore? Well, I'm going to show you just how I treat whores," he said and before I could comprehend what was happening he picked me and threw me over his shoulder."Fuck y
I was about to scream at him hoping he wasn't going to leave me hanging but then he turned me over with my stomach down and ass pushed up and then he entered me again.“Fuck! fuck!" I moaned as I came on his cock but Xander wasn't done. He held my waist and he continued thrusting into me pushing my face into the bed.“Ah fuck! Oh shit, shit," he groaned as he held my waist even tighter pushing his cock faster into me.“Was this why you kissed him?..." He grunted as he pulled out and slammed right back. “Were you hoping he would fuck you?" Another hard thrust.“Answer me!" I couldn't form words with how fast he was slamming into me and he didn't like my silence.His fingers found my clit as he started circling it again and I moaned into the sheets feeling another orgasm close.“This is what you like, to be treated like a fucking slut, tell me you're my slut," he said and I didn't know when I said it.“I'm your slut, I'm your fucking slut!" Fuck this heat was making me stupid.“Good, th
I woke up with a satisfied groan, my body humming with the aftermath of every wicked thing Xander did to me. Stretching lazily l, I felt a delicious soreness between my legs and I couldn't help but smirk as I closed my eyes recalling everything that had happened between Xander and I.The space beside me was empty and Xander wasn't there.Where did he go?I climbed out of bed drawing the sheets with me and I couldn't help but wince at the pain I felt between my legs.I could hear the sound of running water like someone was showering so I walked to the door the sound was coming from as I opened it and walked in.I couldn't help but bite my lips at the sight of him. Xander was in the shower, eyes closed, head thrown back with the water running down his body.His muscles were big but that wasn't the only big thing, being that minutes ago I had felt one of his big things inside me. His delicious V line was tempting and I felt the urge to just get on my knees and run my tongue on his body
“Dario, Dario, oh fuck! Stop!…no, don't stop, please don't stop,” I moaned as I took his punishing thrusts.Fuck. He wanted to ruin my pussy completely so I knew just who I belonged to.“Tell me you're mine," he growled as he pulled his cock completely out of me and slammed back in.“Oh fuck! I'm yours, I'm all yours," I moaned as my eyes went to where we were joined and the sight was hot as fuck.He claimed my lips as he kissed me fiercely, his tongue invading my mouth like he was trying to brand my lips and wipe away that warrior's lips.“Fucking mine, all mine," he said as he continued to thrust into me possessively, and the water running down on us made everything more sensual as the slapping of skin filled the bathroom.“You're so fucking fast!…” I moaned as my eyes rolled back in pleasure.My fingers were clawing at his back and I didn't know if I wanted him fuck me faster or pull out, but with the pace at which he was going, when he's done with me, my already sore pussy would b
I moaned as Dario pulled out of me but refused to let me go. My legs were still wrapped around him and my hands around his neck.“Let me take care of you, my Queen," he whispered in a hoarse voice as he leaned down to my neck leaving love bites.“Hmmm," I hummed too tired to form words.Dario turned off the shower as he took me out of the shower and sat me on the bathroom counter.“Just lean here for me my love, I want to prepare you a soothing bath, I know I made you sore," he whispered lovingly and I nodded as he rubbed my lips affectionately before going to prepare the bath.I watched him with half open and half closed eyes as he busied himself with filling the bath and pouring some soothing oil and salt.When he was done with his work he walked back to me as he stood in front of me staring into my eyes with so much emotion it made me shiver.“How did I get so lucky?" He whispered as he slowly leaned down to me until our lips were almost touching. “You're so beautiful, mine," he
The moment I opened my eyes, I knew something was wrong. I felt… different. My body was still thrumming with the remnants of something primal, something I couldn't place. My senses were sharper, more heightened, as though I’d just been through the most intense battle of my life. But this wasn’t exhaustion—no, this was something worse. Something powerful. Then I felt it. A searing burn on my neck, right where my mate mark should be. My heart slammed into my ribs, a sickening realization dawning on me as my fingers shot up to touch the spot. No. It couldn't be. My blood turned to ice as my fingers brushed over the tender, swollen skin. I sat up so fast my head spun. The scent of sex was thick in the air. And then I saw her. Lying there beside me, tangled in my sheets like she belonged there. Her bare skin was illuminated by the morning light, and that’s when I noticed them. Marks. Fucking love bites—everywhere. My jaw clenched so hard I thought my teeth might shatter. My han
“Fuck! How the hell did this happen?" I cursed as I ran my fingers through my hair, my cold eyes staring at her. “Uhm, I sank my teeth into your neck," “Fucking open that mouth one more time and I swear I'll kill you?!" I said in anger before storming away to get dressed. There was no way to undo this. I didn't want this. This was supposed to be my game. I was the one who was supposed to mark her to make her crave me, want me. That was supposed to be my punishment but now it was coming back to bite me. “Come on Xander, we're mates this was sure going to happen one day, then why the hell are you acting like you're about to die?" She asked as she followed me but I ignored her. I ignored her despite the urge in me to pull her close, to bury my nose in her neck. Fuck it! “Stay away from me! Just fucking stay away from me!" I snapped, It became quiet as I started going through the wardrobe for something to wear, How the fuck am I going to fix this? What do I tell Adriana? “She do
Xander stepped forward as his hand shot to his chest like he was fighting with his wolf. He growled, throwing his head back. His eyes met mine again and this time they belonged to Dario. I smiled weakly as he shifted into his wolf growling at everyone and they all took off. A brown wolf tried to block him but he bared his teeth at the wolf and it whimpered, stepping back. The wolf gave me a look before running off. I have a feeling that's Adriana. Dario walked towards me as he brought out his tongue and started licking my cut wrist, growling in anger. My heart was beating so fast it felt like it would fall out of my chest and my breathing was ragged. When Dario finished licking my wrist the cut closed up and then he went down like he was waiting for me to climb on his back. He nudged me with his head and I slowly stood up and got on his back. My body felt very weak. As soon as I settled on his back I held him for dear life as he slowly walked into the forest, being c
“What part of I can't shift don't you understand?" I asked as I took a step towards him. His eyes bore into mine challenging me to refuse—to disobey him and that's exactly what I was going to do. “Do not make me repeat myself," he warned as the others watched the exchange. They were all looking at me like I have lost my mind and maybe I have. The atmosphere was filled with tension and it felt like everyone was holding their breath as Xander and I continued to hold contact, waiting for who would break first. By law I'm not supposed to look into the King's eyes, but well, he's my fucking mate and I don't give a flying fuck what the law says. We continued to watch each other and I could see the way his jaw was clenched so tightly like his teeth would fall off. Behind him, Adriana looked at me like she wanted to kill me on the spot but I couldn't care less. “You're really testing me, Raven," Xander growled, his eyes burning with anger. “You're the one who has refused to understand
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