로그인Emilia POVIt has been two weeks since the forced marking incident happened, and that day had also marked the last day Jettison and I had sex.Although things were good between us, calm even, he had said clearly that the only time he would touch me like that again was after he figured out what was delaying everything and was finally able to mark me. Whatever it was, he still hadn't told me, but he promised he would once he sorted it out. And I trusted him enough to wait.Also the weeks hadn't just been boring or bland for me either.The Humphreys finally hosted their house party, and I was invited. I remember how my hands shook while stirring the pot that day, scared I would mess up the recipe I had worked so hard on. But it turned out really well. People enjoyed it; some even went back for second servings, and by the end of the night, I had been contacted to make more for other people.There was no single week I stayed without making deliveries after that.And I couldn't have been
Emilia POVI woke up the next morning, and the first thing I did was rush to the huge mirror.My bare feet slapped softly against the cold floor as my heart pounded hard in my chest. My hands were already shaking before I even got close enough to see my reflection clearly. I tilted my head slowly, lifting my hair away from my neck, my breath stuck halfway in my throat.I checked for Jettison’s mark.Given the extra effort I had put in just to make sure I would get it last night, I was almost sure—no, scratch that—so hell-bent on seeing it, hell, I wanted to see it so badly it hurt.However, my stomach dropped instantly the second I saw my skin.The spot was clean; no bite mark, just a tiny hickey.My heart sank low in my chest, and I stumbled back from the mirror immediately, my palms pressing flat against the cold glass of the dresser to steady myself. What the hell had happened? I had done everything I could, the whole seduction stuff and everything, and he was so close to doing it
Nyra POVI walked dejectedly into the house I shared with Beta Craig, shoulders sagging, heart heavy, the sting of Emilia’s words still burning in my chest.'I won’t accept you as my friend again.'It hurt—Gods, it hurt so bad I could barely breathe. I knew I deserved it, yet no matter how many times I replayed the moment in my head, I just couldn’t let go of the crushing truth that I was losing her for good.She was my first real friend. The only one I’d ever had ever since Alpha Mateo took me and stole my freedom. Even though our friendship had been so short, even though I’d lived it under a disguise, I cherished it with everything in me.“You’re back.”I looked up immediately to see Beta Craig coming down the staircase just as I settled into one of the chairs in the living room.He was such a good person--Beta Craig he was the reason I had a roof over my head now. When my former pack collapsed and I had nowhere to go, I’d pictured myself living on the streets until he spoke to Alph
Jettison’s POVI laid her flat on the bed and came on top of her, already tugging off my jacket. My body was aching, tight with need, the heat crawling under my skin but I barely had time to settle before she suddenly sat up and started pulling at my shirt herself. Her movements were fast, rough, almost jerky, like she could not wait another second.“Wow,” I muttered with a breathy laugh completely amused. “someone’s so energetic tonight.”She didn't respond as she moved her hands straight to my belt her fingers shaking a little as she yanked it open. My trousers and briefs followed, pushed next without care and the cool air hit my skin and I sucked in a sharp breath.Then she leaned back and ripped off her nightie in one quick motion. No teasing no pause just a raw urgency that I couldn't comprehend.I watched her closely, my chest rising and falling harder. Something about her felt different tonight. She wasn't acting like the shy Emilia that I knew neither was she holding back. I
Jettison’s POV“Alpha?”Craig’s voice filtered into my office as he walked inside, the sound of his shoes hitting the marble floor echoing softly around the room.“You sent for me,” he said, stepping closer. His neck dipped low in a small bow.“Craig,” I said, pulling my eyes away from my computer to look at him, “you remember we had a deal, right?”He nodded slowly, but he avoided my gaze right away.“Yes, Alpha. You were to help me bring Nyra to live with us here in Rehab, while I help you find the seer Azula.”Azula.The name hit me like a punch to the guts; she's the great seer of our world. A woman said to consult with Selene herself and was able to see the future of any being.Every wolf across the globe knew her. She was feared and respected worldwide because of the power she possessed. But she had one problem.Azula wasn't the kind of seer you could stumble upon. She wasn't someone you could just walk up to and demand answers from.Rumors had it she had been in hiding for year
Emilia POV"Hi, Emilia?"I gaped in shock at the familiar figure sitting leisurely in the living room."Nyra?" I muttered in disbelief as I took her in from head to toe. She hadn’t changed one bit.A sudden mix of emotions coursed through me at the sight of her. Nyra… when was the last time I had seen her? That was a month back, on the day she helped me rescue Jettison from that dungeon. Ever since then, I hadn’t seen her again or even thanked her for it. But then, I also hadn’t forgotten what she did to me before that. Seeing her again now, I didn’t know what to feel.Noticing my conflicted expression, she stood up from the chair suddenly."It's okay, I get it. You probably don't want me here. Don't worry, I won't—""No, no, I'm just surprised. I mean, how come you're here?" I asked solemnly, wondering how she even got into Rehab of all places. This was the last place I expected to see her."Alpha Jettison took me in," she spoke carefully, her eyes studying me for a reaction. At he







