Chapter 99:Axel’s POVMy heart tore into multiple layers by Asher’s question. My eyes turned red as emotions curled through me. I opened my mouth to speak but words failed me. I turned to Violet, but she had her eyes fixed on her cousin. I wished I had protected our bond so that I could communicate with her at this moment.For the first time in my life, I felt stupid, dumb, and useless. I had no answer in my head to give that could be the right one.On one side, I wanted to tell him to fuck off and that Violet was never a slave here but not even my wicked conscience would let me say that out loud. I had been too cruel to Violet. Being a slave did not begin to define how far below I had downgraded her.On the other end, he was her cousin and probably the only legal family. I had to seek his fucking blessing and not be harsh. Yet I didn’t know how to begin. There was this large lump in my throat that reminded me of my sins and assured me that Violet would never forgive me —not after w
Chapter 100:Violet’s POVAsher took me back to the Forgotten Lands. He showed me photos and videos of my parents. He gave me the family I had been craving for. I had it all except, my heart.I couldn’t help but feel like a piece of me was missing.“Do you think he will be fine by now?” I asked Asher as we sat looking over the setting sun while he held my baby —whom I secretly named Blade, after Axel’s missing sibling.I could feel Asher’s eyes on me, but I tried to keep a straight face. “It’s been two weeks since we left Axel’s lands, but you don’t miss a day without enquiring after him,” Asher pointed out and I felt my cheeks heat up instantly.“No, it’s nothing like that. I am just asking.” I tried to fix my sentence but even I knew that my defenses were only making it worse.Asher kept staring at me with that boyish face he always gave when he caught me, and I knew that lying would be pointless.I let out a sigh and closed my eyes. “I have really tried hating him. Forgetting him.
Chapter 1: Talon's POVStaring back at me from the mirror was the reflection of an anxiety-ridden face. I honestly couldn't remember the last time I had been this nervous. Hell, even the nerves I had felt on the day of my marriage to my Willow hadn't been as wracking as this. My stomach was in a knot as I paced the well-polished floors of my bedroom over and over in agony. Was this it? Was I finally going to get the news I'd been dreaming of for so long? Was my willow going to come out here with the best news of my life? Of both our lives? To the goddess, I really prayed so. We deserved nothing but good news at this point in our lives. We had tried for so long to not get this blessing now.I chuckled as memories of our grand mating came flooding into my mind. It had been the happiest day of my life, the day I claimed Willow as mine, the day I became a mated Lycan ruler; whole and able-bodied to lead an entire territory of werewolves. I could still remember the whistling and celebr
Chapter 2: Talon's POVAt some point, Willow had stood and wrapped her fingers around my neck pulling me up to face her. She crashed her lips against mine without warning, clacking our teeth in the process. I didn't even have enough time to react before she slipped her tongue between my lips, exploring my mouth.That was all the encouragement I needed. Without processing what was happening, I slipped my arms around her waist, holding her body close as I returned her kisses. The kiss was filled with passion, igniting a fire of need deep within my stomach that I needed my mate to put out together with me.There was tongue and teeth and it was oh-so-overwhelming that I let her take control, which was something I didn't often let her do as a Lycan."I need you…" Willow's voice was breathless in my ear, making me lose my senses for a good second. I lifted her off her feet, groaning as my erection pressed into her still-clothed abdomen, and started to walk us toward the edge of the bed. O
Chapter 3: Talon's POVWillow let out a quiet sigh as I collapsed on top of her. Our sweaty chests pressed together tightly. She let out a breathy laugh, almost sounding dazed, as her body began to climb down from its post-orgasmic high. My body was still buzzing but exhausted. A satisfied smile crept onto my face as I pressed my lips to her collarbone. She responded by carding her fingers through my hair. I felt her lips press against my forehead, the action so tender and gentle that I shivered.We lay there for a moment, just basking in the afterglow until I was sure willow was probably struggling to breathe with the weight of my body on top of hers. Pulling my body up, I chuckled when Willow's face twisted into a discontented pout, her bruised lips pressing together tightly."We should get you cleaned up," I said slowly, glancing down at where my lower half was still joined with hers, I couldn't help but lick my lips at the sight, so incredibly erotic that I felt blood begin to tr
Chapter 4: Avalyn's POV "Avalyn, have you checked on the cake?" My stepmother called from the living room. I looked between my hands and the food still cooking. There was no way I could finish all of these and still have enough time to get to town and get the cake from the bakery before they closed. "Avalyn... I am still waiting for a response! Or do you need me to get in there!?" She hissed and I squeezed my eyes shut, groaning silently. I reduced the level of the gas and peeled off the apron from my chest before wiping my hand on my ragged blue dress. Then I went to join her in the living room. "I'll go pick it up right now..." I said and made to move but she stopped with a loud shriek. "You haven't gone to get the cake! Are you crazy? Have you lost your mind!?" She got up from the couch she had been occupying and approached me with fire in her eyes. I cowered away from her but she stopped and motioned at me to get close. Tears pricked at my eyes as my legs started shaking.
Chapter 5: Talon's POV As I looked at the girl from a distance and my wolf chose her. She wasn't perfect but she would do. I had caught her scent earlier that evening as I made my run around the open fields of the castle. It was so strong that I couldn't ignore it. I reached the human town and watched from behind the trees as she walked with a box in her hand. She felt my gaze upon her and I watched as she foolishly ran off. "Humans..." I scoffed. They were so stupid most of the time. If I really wanted to take her at that very moment, she couldn't stop me. Not her run and even her willpower. They were all the same puppets and completely helpless. I suddenly felt rage build up in my core and at that moment I was overwhelmed with desire. I didn't know where it came from, but I decided it was going to feel amazing fucking her pathetic little body. I calmly traced her scent to the house she had gotten into. From my position in the tree line, I saw her cower into the wall and a fe
Chapter 6: Avalyn's POV The next morning, I was up before any of my parents did. I wanted to make up for the trouble I caused them the previous day. It was my father's birthday and I really didn't want to make them angry on a day like that. But it happened and there was nothing I could do except take the beating and clean myself up afterward. This morning, I planned to right the wrongs I made yesterday. I walked to the kitchen and started the coffee pot. Father always loved his coffee black first thing in the morning. My stepmother preferred her caramel. As the water started boiling, I scrubbed and cleaned all the pots and pans, I used the previous day. I couldn't remember when they ate but I found enough dishes on the sink to show that they did have some sort of feast without me. When I finished, I took a tray and placed two coffee mugs on it. I poured out the beverage into the mugs and stirred it to their specification. Satisfied with the way it looked, I took it up the stairs