After the light show, the band played on as the party continued, filling the night with music and laughter. Malakai and Archer took the opportunity to mend their strained relationship, sharing a moment that had been long overdue. “I don’t know how I can ever thank you,” Malakai said earnestly. “For what?” Archer asked, genuinely puzzled. “For defending my mate that night on the eastern bluff,” Malakai replied, his voice thick with gratitude. “She’s the one who ended up saving my ass,” Archer said with a chuckle, trying to downplay his heroism. “But you fought until the end and were willing to lay down your life for her,” Malakai insisted. “I will never forget that, brother.” Archer glanced over at Lily and Amani, who were drinking wine and laughing together. “I know you would have done the same thing without even giving it a second thought,” he said, his tone softening. Malakai smiled, a silent understanding passing between them. He followed Archer’s gaze towards the two
After a night of intense, wild love-making, Zayn and Seraphine fell asleep in each other’s arms, releasing their possession of Malakai’s and Amani’s bodies as they drifted into slumber. Morning arrived, and sunlight streamed through the window, casting a warm glow on Amani’s face. She slowly opened her eyes to find Malakai watching her, his expression soft and adoring. For a brief moment, she almost drifted back to sleep in his embrace, her mind still hazy from the night’s events.But as the memories of the previous night flooded back, her eyes snapped open, and an angry scowl formed on her face.“Amani… wait…” Malakai pleaded.She sprang from his arms with sudden urgency. “Seraphine! How could you?!”A low whimper from Seraphine was the only answer she received. Amani winced in pain, nearly buckling over as she stood. Her core felt like the aftermath of a battlefield, aching from the fierce and unrelenting passion of their mating. She surveyed the wreckage of her room in disbelief. T
A kiss that began slow and tender quickly ignited into a fervent, desperate clash of lips and tongues. They devoured each other with a hunger that spoke of long-buried desire, a need that had been denied for far too long. Malakai’s mouth traveled from Amani’s lips to her neck, down to her supple breasts, where he teased her erect nipples with his teeth. She cried out in pleasure, her body arching towards him, craving more of his touch. She hadn’t realized just how deeply she missed his sensual caresses.“Kai… I need you,” she whispered, her voice trembling with desire.His lips left her breasts and returned to hers, his kiss a promise of eternal devotion.“Tell me what you need, darling,” he murmured, his breath warm against her skin as he sucked on her bottom lip like a luscious fruit.“I need you… all of you. I need to feel you,” she surrendered, her voice a plea.“I’m yours,” he groaned, his voice thick with emotion. “Take me… take all of me.”With those words, he spread her legs a
Amani and Malakai walked downstairs hand in hand, their smiles brighter than the morning sun.“Mmm… it smells absolutely wonderful in here,” Amani said, inhaling deeply.Malakai pulled out a chair at the table and sat down, bringing Amani onto his lap. She grabbed a plate from the center of the table and began piling it high with ham, eggs, fruit, and pancakes. Amani fed Malakai and herself simultaneously, occasionally placing a grape or strawberry between her lips and offering it to him with a playful kiss. Lily and Maggie exchanged amused glances, chuckling softly at the affectionate display.“All that wrestling in the sheets really makes you hungry, doesn’t it?” Archer remarked, serving himself his third plate that morning.Lily slapped his arm and looked at him wide-eyed. Amani and Malakai glanced between Archer and Lily, noticing the telltale blush spreading across Lily’s cheeks.“My man!” Malakai cheered, grinning broadly.He and Archer fist-bumped while Lily hid her face in her
Malakai and Amani had spent three idyllic weeks together, lost in the joy of each other’s presence. When the time came for him to return to Blackclaw, Amani clung to him, reluctant to let him go. Malakai was equally torn; he longed to stay with his mate, but he had important matters to discuss with the council and his father regarding their future. He promised Amani he would return as quickly as possible and vowed to write her every day. They parted with heavy hearts, longing for the day they could be united permanently, free from any external constraints.With the majority of the omegas now part of the Bloodmoon pack, the palace felt as empty and silent as it had the day Malakai left. Even Maggie, charmed by the serene atmosphere and the Bloodmoon members, chose to stay behind. Malakai had sent a messenger bird ahead to his father and the Royal Council, requesting an audience as soon as he returned. He was determined to resolve matters swiftly so he could return to Amani. Malakai ar
A week had passed since Malakai returned to the Royal Kingdom, and Amani found herself managing the long wait with a flurry of activities. She kept busy, reminding herself that she had endured months apart from Malakai before; a few more days seemed manageable. Yet, the wait was proving to be longer than anticipated. The latest letter from Malakai revealed that the Alphas from the Pack Lands would not arrive for another week, possibly two.She couldn’t fathom why it was taking so long to convene a meeting with the Alphas. The delay was as perplexing to Malakai as it was to her. Apparently, the King wanted to make the visit memorable with a grand banquet. While the prospect of such an event was irritating to Malakai, he was trying to remain patient, given that his father seemed to be showing support for his union with Amani.Amani found herself rereading that part of Malakai’s letter multiple times, struggling to believe it. It felt as if hell had frozen over, she mused to herself, ama
Leanna stood on the porch of the manor, leaning against a pillar. Her heart tightened inside her chest when she saw Darius and Archer return with a hysterical Amani, completely inconsolable. Overwhelmed, she stepped outside, on the verge of a breakdown herself. Some time later, Darius walked out and sank onto a bench, resting his head in his hands. “How is she?” Leanna asked softly.“Just as you would expect,” Darius replied, his voice heavy. “She blames herself for the death of that entire village, as if she were the one to poison the food herself. I had Maggie give her a mild sedative… it was the only thing I could think to do to calm her down.”Leanna joined Darius on the bench, resting a comforting hand on his shoulder. “Are we certain it was poisoned? Could it have been spoiled or contaminated?”Darius raised his head, meeting Leanna’s gaze with a dreadful look. “Archer and I sniffed it all out ourselves. We had to shift into our wolves to detect it, but traces of silver is what
“We’re moving the meeting up,” Malakai asserted as he barged into his father’s chambers.“What’s the rush, son?” The King inquired nonchalantly, as a seamstress measured him for a new suit.“I haven’t received any letters from Amani in two days. I need to go back and make sure everything is okay.”“Well, that’s what being mated to an Alpha is all about. Priorities first, right?” The King remarked. “Besides, if something was wrong, you’d surely sense it now that she’s marked.”“That’s the thing,” Malakai explained. “We don’t have a link.”“Hmm… interesting,” the King mused.“I still want this meeting moved up,” Malakai insisted. “All of the Alphas are arriving tomorrow; we’ll have the meeting then.”“Very well,” the King conceded. “As soon as all the Alphas arrive, we’ll proceed with the meeting.”“Good,” Malakai declared. “Right after the meeting, I’m out of here.”The King smiled and gave an agreeable nod. “Of course, my son… as you wish.”Malakai observed his father closely for a mo