Kira's POV Thanks to the healer’s help, my injury had healed faster than expected. And the next morning, despite the persistent limp, I made my way to the mansion to resume my duties. I didn’t want to cause any trouble. Getting to the pack house, the head maid eyed me with hate before assigning me to do the laundry. Obeying her, I limped and made my way to the laundry room. Despite the discomfort in my leg, I set out to do the task, putting on the machine and dumping the dirty clothes in it. As the machine washed, I set out to begin ironing. Pain seeped through my entire body as I was standing, applying pressure to my injured leg, but there was no alternative for me to sit and iron. A moment later, the head maid came in, and when she saw my weak progress, she frowned. “Kira, you don’t have all day. Don’t tell me you will use all day to do this task. Be fast about it!” she snapped. Just then, the door to the laundry room pushed open, and the least person I expected walked in. He
Dane’s POV My wolf howled possessively inside me, rage and jealousy crashing through me like a storm. Kira looked stunned, but Damien? He didn’t even react. He merely got up from the bed and walked out of the room as if nothing had happened. He didn’t even look at me. That only pissed me off more. Standing in the doorway, my fists clenched at my sides, I glared at Kira. My blood was boiling. She was mine. No one else had the right to touch her. Grinding my teeth, I took a step toward her. “And what the hell was that?” I growled. She lifted her chin defiantly. “Maybe you should ask your brother,” she spat. “I have nothing to say.” That only made my anger worse. Out of pure jealousy, I grabbed her chin, forcing her to meet my gaze. That’s when I smelled it. Not just Damien. Darius. Their scents clung to her skin. A vicious growl ripped through me as I let go of her abruptly. My chest heaved as I took a step back. My brothers had touched her. Without another word, I turned and stormed
Kira's POV It wasn't soft. It wasn't gentle. It was raw, desperate, furious. His mouth claimed mine with an urgency that sent a jolt through my entire body. Heat flared between us, burning away the cold night air. I gasped against his lips, but he didn't pull away. Instead, he deepened the kiss, his tongue forcing past my lips—demanding, conquering. This kiss was different, so different from the previous one. That kiss had been forced. But this… this was possessive, overwhelming, and undeniably my first real kiss. His hands cradled my face as if trying to ground himself in this moment. I hated him. I hated him for kissing me like this. For making my body betray me. For making me feel. But I didn't stop him. I kissed him back, matching his intensity, letting my anger, my pain, my frustration pour into it. If he wanted to shut me up, if he wanted to silence my words, then fine. But he would also feel every ounce of rage I had buried inside me. As we kissed, Darius let out soft moans,
Darius' POV It took me a few seconds to comprehend what Leo had just said. I exchanged glances with my brothers, who looked just as stunned as I was. For a moment, none of us said a word as we stared at Leo, who had a serious look on his face. Dane scoffed. “You are joking, right?” “I am not,” Leo said firmly. “I have never been this serious in my entire life. I like that girl,” he said again, and my frown deepened while My wolf stirred inside me, growling with jealousy, demanding that I tell them—tell them that Kira is my mate. But I swallowed the words, forcing them down. “I believe you know whose daughter she is? Her parents orchestrated the death of our mother, your sister,” Damien snarled. Leo, looking unbothered, shrugged. “She isn’t her parents. Kira is an entirely different person. It’s a shame you three refuse to see that.” he said casually. And where I stood, I was fuming with anger. I didn’t know why I was angry—was it because he didn’t seem to care who Kira’s
Damien’s POV The door burst open, and Leo barged in. The moment his eyes landed on Kira’s injured leg, he let out a low growl and marched toward her. From where I stood, I watched as he knelt beside her, his fingers carefully inspecting the wound before lifting his gaze to meet hers. “What happened?” He sounded worried but also angry. My wolf snarled inside me, restless. The sight of Leo touching her, his hands still resting on her leg, sent a possessive jolt through me. I clenched my fists, forcing myself to remain still. I couldn’t let anyone suspect the truth. Kira swallowed hard, hesitation flickering across her face as if debating whether to tell him. “She was trying to leave the pack, but luckily, she got caught in a trap,” Dane sneered. Leo’s expression darkened. His glare snapped to Dane. “Luckily?” His voice was like ice. “Did I just hear you say luckily?” Dane folded his arms and met our uncle’s gaze with a smirk. “Yes, luckily.” Leo’s grip on Kira’s leg tightened slight
Kira’s POV I had no idea where I was going. All I knew was that I had to run. My paws pounded against the damp earth as I raced through the woods, the night air sharp against my fur. The moon was bright, casting a silver glow over the dense trees, and my wolf’s vision was razor-sharp, guiding me forward. But then I heard it. The heavy sound of paws thudding behind me. Instantly, I knew it was the triplets, chasing me in their wolf forms. My heart raced, and I pushed further, desperate to escape. All I needed to do was cross the border of our pack and seek refuge somewhere, anywhere. I didn’t mind being a rogue; I just wanted to escape these men. Unfortunately, I was no match for them. I turned around for a second and saw three wolves chasing me. Not looking in front of me, I didn’t notice the trap that was set for animals, and my foreleg got caught in it. Pain shot through my leg as the metal jaws of the trap snapped shut around my foreleg. A sharp, agonized yelp left my
Kira’s POV “You….” My words were shoved back into my throat as Darius swiftly moved toward me and grabbed my throat. I gasped in fear, my eyes wild as I held his wrist, trying to take his hands off me, but it was useless, he was too strong. “Tell us, Kira,” he sneered, his voice laced with anger. “How desperate were you to become a mistress?” Darius spat in anger, his eyes blazing with a rage that looked so familiar, a rage I had seen just once, and that was four years ago in the pack hall, where my parents were being beheaded. He gritted his teeth, his jaw tight. “What offer did you give to my uncle? What did you give him in exchange to be his mistress?” he spat, My eyes widened in fear and confusion, but I couldn’t speak. His grip on my neck was almost choking me. My wolf was pacing restlessly inside me, angered at Darius’s actions. I held Darius’s wrist, my nails digging into his skin, but he didn’t budge. His grip was relentless, his rage scorching as he glared at me with s
Kira's POV “You heard me.” His voice was softer now. “I didn’t buy that necklace for just anyone. I don’t bring just anyone to my side at events like this. But you… you’re the exception. Because I want you to be my woman.” My breath hitched. His woman? I opened my mouth, but no words came out. My mind was spinning. This had to be some kind of joke. Alpha Leo, uncle of the triplets, brother to our Luna, whom my parents were accused of orchestrating her death—likes me? It didn’t make sense. It couldn’t. “You don’t believe me,” he observed, his eyes narrowing. I shook my head slowly. “I just… I don’t understand why you would.” His expression darkened, and before I could react, he reached out, gripping my chin between his fingers, forcing me to look at him. “Then let me make it clear for you,” he murmured, his voice dropping an octave. “I don’t play games, Kira. When I want something, I take it. And right now, I want you.” My pulse pounded. The intensity in his gaze sent heat flooding
Kira POV The auction came to an end, and Alpha Leo led me out of the table. But the moment we stood up on our feet, other guests began making their way to us, and instantly, I became anxious. Leo, the observant type, leaned towards my ear. “Stay calm, I’ll do all the talking,” he whispered. Just as he whispered, my gaze accidentally locked onto the triplets. They were staring at me, gawking, almost. My heart lurched, and I quickly looked away, pretending not to notice the way their eyes burned into me. “Alpha Leo, I didn’t expect to see you here tonight.” A deep voice cut through the noise, drawing my attention. The man speaking appeared to be in his early thirties. Dressed in a navy-blue, impeccably tailored suit, he had a strong physique and a handsome face. It seemed everyone here was strikingly good-looking. Leo shrugged. “I decided to leave the comfort of my home,” he responded casually. The man hummed in acknowledgment before shifting his gaze toward me. A small, friendly smi