LOGINZlataWhen I woke, Julian's side of the bed was already cold. Of course — my king was busy with his duties. I felt deliciously lazy skipping my combat training, the academy, and my hospital shift, but Julian had made it clear he wouldn't let me return to my routine until I was fully healed.I was still naked, and I blushed remembering last night. Julian had been so gentle — and that stamina... Goddess, I'd thought I might actually die of pleasure. I'd lost count of how many times I came undone. I grabbed his T-shirt off the bed frame, pulled it on, breathed in his scent, and padded barefoot to the bathroom.Humming, I brushed my hair first, then my teeth. And just as I was rinsing my mouth, a loud bang sounded in the bedroom — and in the next heartbeat, the bathroom door flew violently open.Julian stood there, breathing hard, his eyes glowing red. He was trembling, looking ready to crush everything in sight. It reminded me of the first time we me
JulianThese last few days, I'd been living in a dream — and not only because Zlata and I had finally mated, which was undeniably the most mind-blowing pleasure I'd ever felt, but because she had finally opened up to me fully about her past. There were no secrets between us. Almost none.Just a few hours ago, I'd left her sleeping soundly in our bed since I had combat training and some work to finish before our departure — but I already missed her. Tyr paced in my head, impatient to get back to her.Maverick and Chase entered my study, and Chase grinned ear to ear. "Congratulations, Alpha. You're finally a mated wolf."Zlata's scent was faint, but it was mixed with mine now, and even though I'd showered, the faint scent of sex still clung to my skin.Maverick looked indifferent, simply sinking into a chair with paperwork in hand."You don't look surprised," I told him, and he merely clicked his tongue."I've known since
Zlata The Omegas were supposed to move all my things to Julian's — no, our quarters in the morning. But for tonight, I went to grab a few essentials to get me through.Approaching my old lounge, I stopped mid-step. The most beautiful melody filled the air, laced with heart-wrenching sorrow. I opened the door to see who this talented musician was — and my jaw dropped.Maverick sat behind the piano.He sensed me, and his fingers stilled on the keys."Surprised?" He smiled.I nodded. "I never imagined you could play like this. Honestly, I never imagined you could play at all."He laughed softly. "I brought you sheet music for the latest songs once, remember? How was I supposed to choose well if I knew nothing about music? I've loved the piano since I was a pup. But I suppose there's a great deal you don't know about me. You only ever see my dark side."I stayed quiet. Maverick's expression turned dreamy, as if he were reliving something sweet."Do you remember the first time I saw you?
ZlataJulian's face lit up for a second — then he shook his head. "There's nothing I want more. But the healer was clear: no strenuous activity."I gave him a pleading look and whispered, "Then don't mark me. Just be gentle.""You'll be the death of me, angel," Julian groaned, scooping me into his arms and carrying me swiftly to my bedroom.He laid me down on the mattress as if I were made of glass, brushing the hair from my face, his eyes on mine."Angel, are you sure? Once we start, it'll be hard for me to stop."In such a short time, he'd become my everything, and I wanted nothing more than to become fully his."Julian, I want you."My words snapped the last thread of his restraint, and he kissed me — soft, loving, no demand, no pressure, only tenderness. The kiss deepened.His hands roamed my body, gentle, tracing every curve, claiming me with nothing but his touch."Angel, are you all righ
ZlataTwo days passed. Julian was practically glued to my side, and I kept shooing him off to attend to his official duties. Honestly, I needed to study too — I wasn't attending my classes at the Royal Academy, but I didn't want to fall behind.And in the rare moments Julian finally did leave my side, Luna Ivanna, Fiorella, Tessa, or Maverick would appear in my hospital ward.Fiorella bid me goodbye today, and I opened the gift she'd brought. When I saw the healing moonstone, I froze. I knew it too well. I'd given it to Jordan myself, once, to strengthen his healing — and now here it was, passed back to me with a sweet note from the brother I'd left behind.“To the best friend of my beloved. Fiorella loves you dearly, and whomever she stands for, I stand for too. This stone was given to me by my sister, and it lent me strength when I needed it most. I hope it will serve you just as well now. With warm regards, Jordan Brooks.”I closed my fist around the moonstone and sighed. Jordan an
Maverick I stood by the window and watched Tanya climb into the SUV to leave. Three years together, and I felt nothing watching her go. My quarters were only emptier without her things, quieter without her endless nagging. I couldn't blame her. I was an asshole, exactly as she'd said — I just couldn't force myself to love her. "I hope you meet someone one day who turns your whole world upside down," Tanya spat before slamming the door behind her. "And I hope she's as cold to you as you were to me." I smirked. Too late, my dear ex. I already have. I was in love with the one person I could never have — the one who wouldn't spare me a single glance. My sister-in-law. And somehow, without her, all the colour had drained out of everything. Chasing the crown didn't tempt me the way it used to. Bedding a different woman every night had lost its thrill. When I told Zlata I was ready to give up my wolf's power alongside Julian's to wake her wolf, I'd meant every word. And Nergal was with
Zlata I was devastated, voice turned to whisper after what felt forever screaming, my knuckles were bleeding, and the temperature inside the truck was dropping. The track stopped so suddenly that I lost by balance, and my head hit a silver wall. I rubbed the spot and
Zlata I was in the hallway that separated my wing from Julian's when I heard sounds from his study. My heart skipped. Was Julian back already? A wide grin split my face, joy bursting through me, and I bolted for his study door — only to freeze mid-step before I co
ValeriaI rolled the vial between my fingers, admiring the way the amber liquid caught the light. I uncapped it and let a few drops fall into the whisky.This would be the key to my glory. Yesterday, I hadn't even washed the stink of the dungeon from my skin before rushing to th
Zlata My heartbeat climbed and I bit my lip. I couldn't hide in this changing room forever — and I absolutely could not let Cassandra and Thalia see my face. My mind raced for a way out. Then Jordan's voice cut through the shop. "Fi, Mother, Thalia — p







