It had been a long while since Arianna found herself at the mercy of someone. It had been even longer since she craved to beg this much.But she needed it. That halfway stop wasn't something she could handle.Not when she was so close.“Pleeesseee!!! Dun…” A vein pulsed on her neck and forehead, desperation etched into every line of her face.He listened, pounding to the depth, savaging that spot that drove her to the edge. Her body bounced wildly at the thrusts.Then the snap came. Savage.Arianna screamed as her orgasm hit hard. It shattered her bones. Her soul. Her vision darkened. She squirmed, her body convulsing around his cock.Never had she come this hard. The kind that leaves one pulverized, no crumbs left. But that wasn’t the case when it came to Duncan and his madness. Even crumbs were something he could shatter.He locked her hips in place, continuing to thrust. Not slowing down once, despite the wreckage from her release. He continued to plunge in, relentless.And her bod
Arianna approached the beast in slow steps. Each gentle thud seemed to calm its growl—just slightly, almost inviting. She wasn't afraid. It was him. Still her mate, but in his beast form. She realized she had never seen his form, this close. The Lycan stood tall and broad, dark fur spreading across its skin. Glowing red eyes locked onto her with hunger. Fangs bared at its maw. She halted before him, lifting a hand to touch his face. A low purr rumbled from his chest. “You look so beautiful, Ash,” she whispered with a soft smile. “It’s nice to see you’ve finally healed.” The beast’s breath came ragged, as if struggling to control its instinct, reminding her of the situation. Now is not the time to coax the beast, Arianna. He was hungry. She withdrew her hand and reached to undress, gently sliding the fabric off her shoulders, letting it fall to her feet. The beast growled, a terrifying sound that made Arianna wince. Her head throbbed, her legs tightened. Gritting her teeth, s
The sun rose bright the next morning, casting golden streaks across the sky. Lylah stirred awake at the sound of someone screaming outside. Lucas slipped his hand away from her waist, stood alert, and left the room.Lylah quickly wrapped herself in a cloak and stepped out to stand beside him.“She has sent a message! Queen Arianna has sent a message!” the male Ouroboros shouted.Lylah and Lucas exchanged a look.Soon, a few including Lylah and Lucas gathered in a room. Lucas held the letter in his hand, shoulders tense. Even though he rarely showed it, he had been worried… terrified of what might have happened to Duncan.Afraid the news would destroy him. The Moon Realm was nothing without their true guardian.He slid the seal open and read. Slowly, his shoulders relaxed, eyes widening as relief washed over his face. He set the paper down, allowing the others to read.“He’s alive, Lylah,” he said, breaking the news to his mate.Lylah’s expression matched his. Pure delight.“Yes!!!”
Birgid stood at the top of the castle, heart pounding in her ears as she stared down at the 150 feet below. She released a shaky breath, fingers fidgeting at the hem of her royal dress.The wolfsbane had taken a toll on her. She felt weak, her wolf silent. Falling from here would end everything, and she would be gone once and for all.It had been more than a week since the coffin incident. The death of Toran, though Arianna had said it would free her, still left her feeling empty.Like a vessel drained of night.Everything was over. Arianna’s scream from back then wouldn’t stop ringing in her head. The king was dead, and the realm would continue to crumble.What was the point of living?Brigid lifted her dress and climbed onto the cold stone. The wind brushed past her, cold against her delicate skin.“If I could go back,” she muttered, tears blurring her vision. “I would have been a good daughter to you, Selene…” she croaked. “I would have… I would have never been so selfish and gree
It had been a week since Arianna returned to Duncan’s side.He slept often, the jagged black cracks on his body had started to fade, and each day he remained awake for a little longer than before.Sometimes he stared at her like he was seeing her for the first time. She would draw him close, feed him gently. Every day, Evelora’s servant came to help tend to the king, and Duncan’s recovery was faster than expected.Once, when Duncan was asleep, the Seer visited. She warned Arianna to prepare—to be ready when he craved. Arianna understood what that meant.It would be like the first time they met. Once the Lycan within him fully healed, it would need to be fed.___Duncan stirred awake, his sight clearing as he looked around. He frowned upon finding the space next to him empty.Panic flared in his chest. He pushed himself up swiftly, his head banging from the sudden movement—but his worry dulled the pain.Before he could lose control, he caught her scent and heard her voice.“I’m here.”
{Present}“Years passed. We waited for news of your body to be found, but none came. Then three months ago, the news we had been waiting for finally arrived. The King has finally woken up. That meant you were alive as well,” Gatha said those words as if it were the greatest news she had ever received.Merek held a proud smile. Atheon looked relieved, while Amy stood in the corner, fidgeting with her fingers.Sahrak was no longer in the room. Gatha had sent him away so he wouldn't listen to the conversation.Arianna stayed quiet, digesting the news. She had experienced so many emotions in one night—it was exhausting.Now she got the reason why a devious male like Sahrak was suddenly following her order.She faced Gatha. “By tormenting the Queen and King... what do you mean?”“I replaced the pills that were meant to heal Toran’s madness with pills that would worsen it. It’s only right he gets eaten by the guilt of what he did.”Good for Toran Venis. He got the punishment he deserved.“W