Destiny’s pov“Guess who I found at the infirmary threatening a nurse to make an antidote for the bite on her neck.” Grayson nodded his chin towards me. My eyes went wide. Theo stilled. Rose looked like she wanted the ground to open up and swallow her, while Grayson had a triumphant smirk on his face even as Rose kept squirming against his hold.“You what?” came Theo’s voice, sharp and void of the softness he held earlier.Rose flinched. “I wasn’t threatening the nurse, I swear. I was just—”“There’s no point in lying, Rose. I saw you,” Grayson countered before she could finish.Her face scrunched up in a frown. “When will you learn to start minding your own business?” she said as she glared up at him.“You’re my best friend’s little sister. Your business is my business,” Grayson said, a pleased look in his eyes as he peered down at her. “Enough. The both of you,” Theo ordered, his voice hard. Then he turned to me the same time I averted my gaze, trying to look anywhere else but at
Destiny’s povOur lips ravaged against each other the moment we embraced. I didn't care if I was acting like a druggie that was relapsing. What I wanted was him.My body vibrated as our hands went everywhere. It was like if I didn't touch him, I would explode. He was wearing a black tank top, so the heat of his skin was easily felt underneath my palm, but I wanted more.“Take this off,” I said, briefly disconnecting from our kiss as I grabbed a fistful of the tank top.He raised a brow, amusement flickering in those grey orbs of his.“What?” I asked when he wasn’t doing as I said.He placed a soft kiss on my lips; the connection was tender, but it was enough to send another zap of pleasure through me, making the flesh between my thighs wetter than ever.“Let’s head inside first, then you can do whatever you want to me.” He grabbed my hand and started to move.I shook my head, my body vibrating with want. It felt like I was going to die if I didn't have him now. “No. No.” I pulled him
Destiny’s povSandra’s muscular arms gleamed with sweat as she trudged back and forth in front of me, her face all serious as she spoke. “Since the alpha has shown you how to throw a punch, I’ll be introducing you to self-defense.” She stopped, her body facing me, her hands locked behind her back. “Let's start with the basics. Everything starts with your feet.” She nodded to my feet.I nodded in response, trying to push all my other thoughts away. This was about me. This was about learning to protect myself so I would never feel as helpless as I did yesterday.She showed me a basic fighting stance. My feet were supposed to be shoulder-width apart, my knees bent, and my weight centered. It looked simple, but when I tried it, I felt clumsy and awkward. I wobbled a little, my arms held up uselessly in front of me.Sandra stepped in front of me, her own stance a picture of perfect balance. "Your body is a weapon," she explained. "But only if you can use it right. You're too stiff. You nee
Theo’s PovThe stench of blood and sweat hit me the moment I stepped into the torture room. It was everywhere. It clung to the damp stone walls, thick and metallic, mixing with the smell of fear. The low, pained whimpers of the rogue were a constant background noise, followed by the sharp crack of bone or the tearing of flesh.Matt, my Beta was standing over the rogue's broken form. He held a whip in his hand. The tip of it was already dripping with blood. Matt was efficient and brutal when he needed to be, and was very loyal. Beside him stood Maria, her face a mask of cold satisfaction. A few other enforcers and high-ranking pack members were also present, their faces grim, but none showing any sign of pity. This rogue had threatened the Alpha's sister, and worse, he was connected to Elder Elara’s petrification. No mercy was going to be shown. At all. The rogue was a mess. His skin was raw and bleeding in places. His bone was probably showing in others. He was tied to a chair, hi
Chapter Sixty sixTheo’s povDestiny. My mate who didn't know she was mine. Her lips, soft and sweet, were still on mine. The taste of her, a mix of sleep and something that was…her had hit me like a physical blow. It was a jolt that went straight to my core, a jolt that shook the foundations I’d built around myself. My wolf was purring deep inside me. It was a sound of pure contentment. He was urging me to deepen the kiss, to pull her closer, to lose myself in her.Just as I was about to do just that, she pulled away.It was a small back up, but it was enough to break the spell. Her eyes, still heavy-lidded from sleep, fluttered open. I saw a flush creep up her neck, painting her cheeks a soft, rosy pink. I forced back a smirk creeping to my lips. She was flustered. Good. I loved that her breath was coming in short, quick gasps. And the sight of it, the way she reacted to me, like a wild thing that was caught off guard, brought a low, pleased growl to my chest. It was a good feel
Destiny’s pov“It just… wants to destroy. To kill. It’s terrifying, Rose, because it feels so powerful. So… me.”I recounted how the darkness felt, my voice was thick with fear and confusion. “I don’t understand it. The first time, it was when Maria threatened me. And then again today, when he was hurting you. It’s like it comes out when I feel… violated, or when someone I care about is in danger.”Rose reached out, taking my hand. Her fingers were still a bit shaky, but her grip was firm as she held me. “You’re scared of it.” It wasn’t a question.I nodded, looking down at our joined hands. “I’m absolutely terrified. I’m sure if Grayson didn’t show up the time he did, I would have pounced on him, Rose. If you hadn’t held me back earlier, with Maria, I don’t know what I would have done. Something inside me screaming to be let loose, to tear him apart. And that was not my wolf.”“But you didn’t let loose,” Rose said softly, squeezing my hand. “You didn’t let it take over completely. Th