Uncontrolled Yearning for Her
~Orion~Four days ago, impatience consumed me as I realized the drunk maiden had vanished in the middle of the night. There was a sinking feeling that I might never lay eyes on her again. But that wouldn't deter me—I was determined to find her. Our night together had been something special, a spark ignited by a one-night stand, a night of unbridled passion.To my surprise, I discovered that she was a virgin. Knowing this, I felt a sense of relief and security. Unlike many of the promiscuous maidens that surrounded us, she was pure and untainted. But with her extraordinary beauty, a flicker of jealousy crept into my thoughts—other men would surely covet her, and I couldn't bear the thought of losing her to another.It was the heartbeat my father spoke of, the one that resonated deep within me. From the moment Freya spoke, to the moment we danced, and finally, when we made love—each passing second intensified the rhythm of my heart.I dispatched some of my men to search for this mysterious lady, providing them with a detailed description. However, despite their efforts, they returned empty-handed for two long days, bringing back countless women who bore no resemblance to Freya.Amid my frustration, Gabriel offered his assistance, knowing I had other pressing matters to attend to. One such matter was an important meeting with the council of elders regarding the escalating war between our town and Wolfshade. Kane, a thorn in my side, was silently invading my territory, destroying anything that belonged to me. Although we had managed to capture and eliminate his men on several occasions, a direct confrontation with Kane seemed inevitable, with the outcome likely to be fatal for one of us.Luck finally smiled upon us when Gabriel stumbled upon Emelda on his way to the town square. Instantly recognizing her, he wasted no time in inquiring about Freya's whereabouts, and just like that, we discovered where she resided.My certainty grew stronger—Freya was undoubtedly the woman I had been searching for all my life. I had patiently waited for this moment, for the fear and respect I commanded were not enough; I longed for an heir to solidify my reign. Yet, it had to be with a woman I shared a deep emotional connection with. I refused to rush into taking a mate, waiting until the age of thirty to consider starting a family. For now, my mother was the only family I had.Today, as I appeared unexpectedly in Freya's house, her shock was palpable. The expression on her face—priceless. I couldn't help but smile.Where did she think she could escape to? Liam stood in her path, preventing her from fleeing.According to her family, she had been sent on an errand. I refrained from revealing my true intentions to them, relishing the speechless and amazed looks they wore upon seeing me in their humble abode.I was resolved to wait. I wasted no time in stating my desires to her family. There was no need for needless formalities—I preferred honesty. While her father appeared agreeable to whatever I proposed, it was ultimately Freya's choice to make.Like a civilized man, I asked, without imposing myself upon their home and forcibly taking Freya away. I may have had a ruthless nature, but I was no caveman.To my astonishment, Freya did not protest; she agreed without hesitation. Did she feel the same inexplicable connection that I did? Did she sense the overwhelming emotions that coursed through us that unforgettable night?Happiness enveloped me, but a cloud loomed when a woman introduced herself as Freya's mother. Her words threatened to dampen my joy—Freya had never transformed into her wolf form. It was a pitiful revelation.The woman I intended to take as my mate, who would become Luna, had never experienced the transformative power bestowed upon our kind. I fell into a thoughtful silence, contemplating the weight of this revelation.However, I reached a resolute conclusion within myself. "Well, that's unfortunate. But it doesn't bother me, nor does it diminish my intentions. I will marry Freya just as she is. She's the one I want."Their stunned expressions mirrored my own surprise. Even Freya, whose countenance had faded after her mother's revelation, regained her glow.This unexpected turn of events surprised us all. I surprised myself, daring to defy convention and consequences. Freya's lack of transformation was not reason enough for me to reject her, not after the profound connection we shared. We would find a way to overcome this predicament. Just because she had never transformed before did not mean she would never.Expressing gratitude for their hospitality, I bid Freya's family farewell, instructing them to prepare for the upcoming wedding ceremony in a week. As I left, I made sure to share a knowing wink with my beloved, causing her eyes to widen in awe."Well, that went well," I murmured aloud.I and my three loyal men mounted our horses, riding back to the fort.****"What! How can you possibly marry a woman who has never transformed? This defies our customs," one of the elders exclaimed, annoyance evident in his voice."She is not blessed by the wolf goddess. She cannot be Luna. Look for another suitable mate," another elder interjected."Isn't this an ominous sign?" someone else remarked."She's not the only maiden... There are other candidates...""Enough!" I bellowed. I refused to entertain the noise they created."I am telling all of you that I have found the woman I want as my mate. I am not seeking your permission. The purpose of this urgent meeting is not to debate her eligibility as Luna and my mate. I called you all here to inform you that we have a wedding to prepare for in five days.""But, Alpha, you must reconsider your decision.""This meeting is adjourned. Thank you," I declared, cutting off any further objections. I would not let anyone dictate what was good or bad for me.The only person I would heed would be my mother, and I had already discussed this with her. She gave me her blessings and encouraged me to follow my heart.Epilogue OrionAfter I answered, Kane walked away silently. He ruffled his hair in the process. What was he nervous about?I thought he had gone until he returned with Nyx. "Do it!" Kane ordered her. "Are you sure? What if he isn't the one?" She muttered, looking worried. "Just do it!"I decided to ask rather than stay quiet and wonder what this was all about. "Do what?" "Trust us," Nyx replied. Nyx says a spell. She takes a knife and cuts Kane's palm first. Then mine. As blood pooled on our hands. She placed my palms on top of Kane's, clasping them together.Nyx began to explain. "If you are his lost brother. Both cuts will heal. If you aren't related. The cuts will not. This spell will work on you if you are long lost brothers because your mother is a witch-Luna." This was crazy. Kane, my brother? She said the spell, then ordered us to look at our hands. When we withdrew our hands. There was no blood, no cut and no scar…Without a word. Although surprised as well, Kane embr
The lost childOrionTo my surprise, I realized the man who had Freya in his arms was Ryan. Wasn't he supposed to be dead? I felt jealous when Freya hugged him. I didn't want to view Ryan as an enemy but the fact remained that he was a potential rival. No matter how many times I try to make Freya and Ryan's relationship look normal or harmless. There's this fear I have that Ryan is almost the perfect man for her. He will always be my rival. At last right now with him, she is safe. I focused on Kane. As Kane inhaled the substance unaware of Damian's attack, he struggled. Damian began slicing Kane's skin, tormenting him by creating injuries on him. I and Gabriel kept fighting Damian's men as they continued to come hard on us. Damian uses the opportunity of Kane's weakness to strike him on his chest with a sword. Kane was too weak to dodge or stop it. Damian began to search for the remainder of the Lycan stramonium in his pocket. I wasted no time swinging my sword and cutting Damian
Hidden AffectionFreyaI must be dreaming. How was he here? He carried me in his arms after warding off Damian's men. "Hi, Selena," He said, calling me by the name he first knew me with. It was nice to hear someone call me by that name again. "Or do you prefer Freya?""Ryan! They said you were dead." I continued to stare at him like he was a ghost. He gently puts me down. "I can't die so easily.""Weren't you poisoned?""I and Alpha Kane planned everything. He knew I was going to be poisoned, so he told me to fake my death. We already knew what Damian was up to. Alpha Kane listened to my warning and soon realized Lomy and Damian were plotting something behind his back."I hugged him. "I am glad you are alive. I hated myself after hearing of your demise. I would have treated you better, Ryan." "You being okay, is fine by me."I turned to look in the direction Alex and Xandra were held hostage by Damian. But they weren't there. "Where are you going?" Ryan called out to me. "I can
The Reinforcement OrionIn no time, some of Damian's men came in troops to restrain me. It took a lot of them to hold me down. I fought them until I couldn't anymore. "Now watch your family suffer for your stupidity. Seize them right now!" Damian ordered. His men huddled them up as Damian had instructed. I could see it for myself. He did have an army and they were ready to do his bidding. The men I saw were unfamiliar, they weren't the men who served me when I was Alpha. I wondered where he got these men from. He must have brainwashed them to have them form an army for him. "Lock them up. He would watch them die, one by one. Starting with his half-witch mate." Damian pointed at Freya. "Fetch the twins too."He told his men to line Tristan and Freya up to be executed. Damian forced me to inhale the Lycan Stramonium. I could do nothing but watch. He forced the others to watch how the execution was going to go. The twins were brought. I could hear Alex's and Xandra's whimper. I s
In The Enemy's Liar Orion"Good job Biloza." Damian commended, his smile spread from one end of his face to the other."I told you to leave it to me. I could handle them," Biloza said proudly. "I must say. You predicted well. You said they would be here soon. I didn't think it was going to be this soon. And how stupid of them to travel together, right.""Uhmm," Biloza responded. Damian crossed his left leg over his right leg as he sat on a chair that was brought outside not too long ago. "Where are my children?" I growled. "They will be dead if you keep acting like a hero." Damian Snarled. "I am tired of seeing that. I despise your kind. Why do you think you Lycans are better than the rest of us?" "Despicable wolves like you are not meant to lead. You don't even have the wit." I replied. This gets Damian very angry. "Oh. It's about wit now, huh." He turned to Biloza. "Bring Tristan here."Biloza does as he is told. Damian squats before Freya. "Freya. Do you know your mate is th
The trap: Battle for Control Freya"No! I am going with you," I argued. Orion was adamant. He wanted me to stay back while he faced Damian alone. He promised to bring Alex and Xandra back home. Orion lifts my chin to face him. "Please Freya coming with me will be a distraction. I need you to be where I can find you. Damian has proven to be cunning, dangerous and —." "You need all the help you can get. There are rumours that he is forming an Army to force every town to bend to his will." Nyx said, interrupting Orion. Lauren stepped forward. "That power-hungry bastard! I am so stupid to have fallen for such a man. I was blind. Indeed sometimes I hear him speak of an army.""Where do you think this army of his would be? I very well know they can't be in Wolfshade town," Orion said. I gave my own opinion. "I think it will be Moonstone Haven. That will be the base of his army. Tristan is his ally. It only makes sense because that's where Biloza is taking the twins." I kept a straight