Raven’s Pov I felt my cheeks burn from embarrassment, and tried to turn my back to him, but he brought his lips down to mine, kissing me passionately like his life depended on it. Then swiftly he took off my bralette, and immediately my hands went up to cover my breasts. He might be used to seeing women go naked at his behest, but I had never undressed in front of anyone else. He began lathering my body with soap, and started washing me gently. I was glad he was behind me. When his hands touched the injury on my thighs, I felt the air in the bathroom change for a few seconds, before it became normal again. I knew he was angry about it. I had told him it was Della that had caused the burns, when he once asked me about it. I was glad we hadn’t run into Della in Dark Valley, unless I was sure he would lose his cool. He grabbed the hand shower, when he was done washing me, and began to spray over my lathered body. He directed the water on my breasts, and I felt my nipples ting
Raven Pov“I’m…I’m sorry…I didn’t…”. I stuttered, moving backwards but Alpha Vaughan dashed to me, enveloping me in his arms, but I wriggled away, not believing what had happened. “Are you okay?”. I scanned his whole body “You are not hurt, are you?”. My trembling hands went to his chest making sure he was okay, but he held my hands in his. The same hands that had almost hurt him. “I. Am. Fine”. He mouthed, smiling at me. He leaned down, and I felt his warm lips on my hairline. “You could have gotten hurt…you saw the…”. I sighed deeply, at a loss of what to say. How could he act as if didn’t see what had happened?! I stared at my hands, finding it hard to believe that whatever had crashed the window was from me. I peered at Alpha Vaughan, who was already scribbling quickly on the notepad, then he handed it to me.‘I’m not hurt. It would take more than just your energy to kill me, and even if I die in your hands, a happy death it will be’. ”I don’t want any of this”. I whispered,
Raven PovAlpha Vaughan still held me close to him. My mind had calmed a bit, but I was still confused. It had felt like a memory, but at the same time it had scared me beyond belief.‘Was it a nightmare?’. “I’m not sure if I can really call it a nightmare”. I whispered. Remembering my grandmother’s face before I had woken up. The next minutes was spent retelling Alpha Vaughan what I had dreamed. His eyes were hooked to mine, as he listened to every word I uttered, as if his life depended on it. ‘That was like a part of your memory, and maybe some part of it was concocted due to your own fear about everything that's happening around you’. He stared at me.“I don’t know, but she…she killed those people”. I cringed recalling how the men had fallen down, after she emerged from the fog. “Why would she do that?”. I asked in confusion. ’I think your perceptions about your abilities are altering your memories, and making it seem like something bad, and if she had killed them, then I thi
Vaughan’s Pov“Do you regret what you did to him?”. Gale asked, as I watched my mate walk off. The urge to be with her was overwhelming, but I didn’t move.“I would do that over and over again. I don't fucking regret it”. Pissed, he asked me such a stupid question. She was clearly shocked and disgusted by what she had seen, but hell I would surely do that again. The bastard had tried to assault her. I stared at the man on the ground and stomped harder on his shoulder. He grunted in pain, but it was just plain sound to my ears. He was the friend of the guy who had assaulted Raven. He had been there when his friend misbehaved with my mate. He did nothing but enjoyed the whole show. I had gotten my men to look into them, when I heard about it. I had tried to put a leash on my temper after Raven returned, but I never planned on letting them go unscathed after everything they did. “Lock him up”. I ordered as I started moving back to my office, while Gale trailed behind me not uttering
Raven PovFor the past hour I had been working on the soil, with Fia. After witnessing what Alpha Vaughan had done, my legs had brought me to her house. She had been tending to the soil for planting, and I had decided to help her. She hadn’t asked me what had transpired about Alpha Vaughan, but I knew she was aware. Being busy helped ease my mind a bit.There had been no remorse in his eyes, when he looked at me. How could he be so heartless? I cringed once more as I remembered the bloody scenery. I felt a tap on my shoulder, and I jolted up, startled. It was then I realized I had mistakenly pulled out a plant that had not bloomed. I sighed frustratedly and stood up, and washed my hands, before I smoothened my hair which was fawning over my face. “I’m sorry, a lot is on my mind”. I said, but she smiled, and gestured as I sat down on the seat she had brought out for me. I took a sip of the juice she offered me. Her hands were resting on her round belly. She looked beautiful for som
Vaughan’s PovI gawked at the lady who seemed like a few years older than Raven. Apart from her gray eyes and petite figure, there wasn’t any other similar resemblance between her and Raven. Her hair was black, and oddly enough her scent was that of a wolf. I doubt she was Raven’s sibling. Hell! She didn’t even seem like she was one.“Why are you here?”. She had not said a single word ever since the guard brought her here. “I’m…I’m here for Raven. She is my relative”. She stuttered, as she fidgeted around. She seemed like a nervous wreck, but I knew it could be faked, especially when she knew I could perceive it.“You can’t show up in my pack, and demand to see my mate”. I snapped at her, feeling irritated. “She will need my presence here”. She was behaving like she didn’t want to be here of her own accord, but for Raven’s sake. “What gives you the impression that I will allow that? Do you know whose territory you are in?”. Her words were bold, for someone who looked like a timid
VaughanHer indirect rejection felt like a tiny prick of needle to my chest. I should have known she was here because of the darn girl, not me. I was instantly jealous that she was curious about someone else other than me. I ran through everything Daphne had explained to her, and how I felt she wasn’t trustworthy enough for our acceptance. Yet I saw the way her eyes lit up as she listened to me.I could sense that she was intrigued, and wanted to know more about her, but it would be on my terms. I knew she was interested in her due to the fact she had indicated she was her relative, and nothing more.She wasn’t to be trusted yet. I need to know what she was up to, and staying away from her was the best option for all of us.“Then why can’t I have a conversation with her?”. She whined, as she wriggled on me. Little did she realize that her movement awakened my cock, that was right under her. What was she up to?My mind went to the day I had enticed her in the bathroom. Was she tryin
Vaughan pov“No no…I would never. I owe you my life, I would never do that”. He quickly said. denying my thoughts.“Then spill it”. “I went farther into the western region, and I came into some group of wolves. At first I thought they were rogues, but they were different, and their leader tried to recruit me into their midst, but I refused because it could be a ploy against…us”. ‘It’s the same darn group!’. Zane growled in my head.‘I know, but we can never be certain at this level’. I replied. ”I decided not to tell them which pack I was from, but at early dawn, when they were asleep I sneaked out and came back to RedMoon…I’m sorry”. “What are you sorry for?”. I was perplexed. Surely none traced him back here, if he left without their notice, right?“I heard some packs were attacked by some group, and you were also attacked. From the description I knew it was them…I should have stayed back to get more information about them”. “Being here without any casualties is the best you di
Raven povHours earlier in Matoma village…“What is her name?”. The lady at the village’s clinic asked, after I asked about Maggie. She pulled out a big wrinkled old book of record, underneath a book she was writing on. I saw her trace the previous day’s date, and my eyes widened in shock at the number of people who visited the clinic. It was an outrageous number of people.I then surveyed the crowded space, discovering the people around were mostly injured people around. Why were there so many injured people? Some limped around, or cradled their arms. I saw a young girl who was still in her teens with a bandage on her head. My heart immediately went out for her. Was it a normal thing to get hurt all the time or I was missing something?“She had been discharged”. The lady said, “...but her condition was severe yesterday”. I said. She shouldn't be discharged, Altair’s hit had been too fatal. “Are you sure…?”. He had told me not to bring her up, so it was for me to make sure she was ok
Vaughan povI banged incessantly, on Minka’s wooden door. I was holding back from taking it to the ground because of the respect I had for her privacy. I checked the wristwatch on me, and it was already past six. I have been here for the past fifteen minutes, and yet she hadn't shown up. “How long are you going to take? It's been three days already”. I yelled, as I continued to hit the door. I didn't close my eyes a wink throughout the night, and kept watch till it was morning. I didn't see Riev, after he left the dungeons yesterday, but I knew he was around also waiting for Minka’s arrival this morning. She was our last resort.After another fifteen minutes, and at my wits end, she finally opened her door, her face groggy from sleep, but I knew she hadn't been sleeping because the lights in her room were shining bright as daylight.“Why are you here?”. She asked, squinting her eyes, in confusion, which made the hairs on my neck stand up immediately. Had she forgotten what she told m
Raven povDusk came in a blur, and I found myself still mulling over the reason why I wasn't happy. I had a husband who loves me, and any girl would love to be in my position as his wife, yet I wasn't satisfied. Something was obviously lacking in his love. Although I believed he cared for me, the rational part of me could sense he was keeping some things away from me. Bored to death, with Maggie who wasn't in the room, to keep me company. I left the room with no intention of having dinner. I didn't feel like eating at the moment, but I knew I would have a late night snack. It was something I did all the time. I caught myself immediately, realizing I didn’t even recall ever having a late snack here, but deep in my mind I knew it was something I did often. Lost in my thoughts I didn't realize when I lost my way. Unfortunately, I couldn't see any maids around, which made me a bit anxious. As I walked further in the hallway, I noticed an opened door, hoping it was someone I could ask fo
Raven povIn no time I woke up with a loud scream. My eyes wet from tears, and my body filled with perspirations, while I reeled from the odd dream I just had.“Are you okay?”. The same young girl, from before burst into the room. “...yes…”. I whispered, staring at the girl oddly, while wondering how she knew I was distressed in the first place.“I’m… sorry for barging into your room, but I heard your voice, that was why I rushed in thinking you were hurt, I didn't know you had been asleep”. She said, as if reading my mind. Her head was bent facing the floor, as she avoided my gaze. What sort of dream was that? I had never seen such wolf before.“I’m okay, thank you”. I dismissed her, but she stood there. “You can go”. I said.“It’s already time for lunch”. I peered at the small clock on the small table beside me, and realized I had been sleeping for almost three hours. “If you don't mind, I would love to dress you up”. She said, her eyes hopeful, and without thinking much about it,
Raven pov“Oh my…You look so beautiful, my lady”. One of the ladies, dressing me up, gushed behind me, touching my hair, which was brushed and packed behind my nape, with different adornment on my slicked hair. She came forward and touched an area on my cheeks, smiling brightly at me, while another adjusted a headpiece on my head.“Thank you”. I muttered, feeling uncomfortable with the little chaos around me. I wondered what the occasion was for, but I kept the thought to myself.“The dress suits you well, my lady”. Another praise, as soon as I was shoved into a tight fitting long gown, which accentuated my curves. It felt like all my internal organs were rammed together. I couldn't breathe properly. I stood like a piece of art being adorned by nosy onlookers. “Come on, you are needed outside”. An older woman came up to me from behind, but I didn't move.“Is there something that can be done…here”. I pointed to my waistline, where I felt discomfort. “It’s too tight”. I muttered, my ex
Vaughan pov“You look horrible, I wonder what my sister sees in you”. Riev said in disgust, as he walked into my office, and plopped on an empty chair. I didn't know how I looked, but It was definitely an eyesore. I had barely had any sleep last night, and had been holed up in the office. I avoided our room like a plaque. Everything in there reminded me of Raven. I couldn't remember how I had coped sleeping there before she came into my life. Life just seemed to be gloomy without her around. ‘Let's get to the bitch’. Zane growled in my mind, but I sat down feeling reluctant to face Jade. “What about the old…any traces of where they could be?”. He asked, his eyes furrowed in concern. “That old hag must be shitting me!”. He yelled, after I told him what Minka said. He stood up, and ran both hands through his hair. “I don't care what you both discussed, but I will find her myself, you guys are of no use”. He blurted out.“Do you know the village of the witches?”. It had been a though
Riev povMindlessly I didn’t know when I released her arm, then I noticed the way she cradled it, wincing in pain. Staring down at the arm I could notice the bandage there. I took a step closer to her, but held my myself back, the question why she had that injury, burning on my tongue.“I…didn’t mean to follow you, but there is something you have to know”. She muttered, and eventually met my gaze. It was strange seeing her anxious. “My brother…he is planning a war with some other packs who are against RedMoon”. “Why are you telling me this? I don’t look like the Alpha of RedMoon”. I said, nonchalantly, masking my surprise tone. But I was shocked at why she decided to tell me this, when she knew we were enemies. “For your sister. I owe her this, I ruined her life in DarkValley. If anything happens to her. It would also affect you”. She was clearly contradicting herself. She said something but meant another. I chuckled.“And why should I believe you’ve not? You also planned this wit
Riev povMiles away from RedMoon…“Are you sure of where you are going?”. I asked the Omega, who was driving the car. He looked better than the last time I saw him. It was strange that we were always with each other during operations like this. “I know her more than anyone does in the whole pack”. He said, but I scoffed in irritation.“You know her well enough not to know what she was up to all this time”. “I want to believe that she was manipulated into doing this”. He huffed out a deep sigh, I sensed the masked emotions beneath his calm demeanor. “Manipulated my ass”. I refuted. It was a well sought out plan of hers. Her questions about me staying back after the incident with Raven, with her stupid confession of love, out of the blue, were all the clues I missed out. I chuckled smugly as I remembered it. I must have been crazy to think it was genuine. I’m sure she would have laughed herself to death about my reaction.In all honesty I cared for as a friend could, and also wished
Vaughan pov“You shouldn’t feel bad about not doing anything to help”. Riev said to him, hugging him. “We are going to bring her back. It isn’t an option”. He flashed his eyes to me, indicating I agree with him.“Yes, Mason”. I muttered, and touched his small shoulders for the first time. I could now realize why Raven was so attached to him, he was more bright for his age. “I should have known about this even before I left”. Riev said, as we both watched him go. “His wary eyes when Jade had showed up in his room, when he wanted to say something to me. She had been threatening him for a while”. Then I also remembered Raven’s concern about his quiet demeanor. She had also sensed something was wrong with him, and to now know he was being threatened by Jade must have been a scary experience for him, since Raven was always in her company. The signs were there all along, no one knew it, except the little boy that had been caught up in the middle of all this. “That wench should be caught,