I turn my head, yet the mirrors on every wall do nothing to hide my face from seeing him. “I’m sorry, if you want to leave, feel free. I would love for you to stay and talk to me while I shower.” He removes his shirt, and his eight-pack is on display. Tattoos cover his chest and both arms. Then, reach up, covering his entire neck. “Goddess you’re beautiful,” I say in my head as he chuckles. Wait a minute. Did I say that out loud? “Well, I’ve never been called beautiful before. But I’m sure coming from you means a lot. So thank you.” He walks towards me. Towering over me as he grips my hips, lifting me onto the counter. My feet dangle as I wait for his next move. I bite my lip with anticipation. He unbuckles his pants, letting them drop to the floor. He steps out of them and only has on some fitted boxer briefs. My goddess, they hug every curve and muscle in his body. Mind you, there is a huge muscle in his underwear. I try to swallow, but my throat is completely dry
It’s been a long night. It was an exhausting night. But I feel safe. For the first time ever, I actually feel safe. I have been laughing until tears fell from my face. Hanging out with Chelsea and Kanji has been the most soothing thing next to having actual time with my mate. We watched a bunch of mindless Robot Chicken episodes. Then, I moved over to Ridiculousness, which Kanji picked. Then, Chelsea picked Squid Game, which I had never seen before. Now I’m hooked on these shows. It helps to pass the time when my brain wants to overthink. We binged on milkshakes, burgers, and fries. The staff here are really amazing. When I had to work kitchen duty, they made it a horrible experience. Here, everyone feels like they do the work and enjoy it. Takoa has checked in with me many times. I even saw him checking in with my watch group. Sending messages to Kanji and Chelsea. It’s sweet how much he is concerned with me. It really warms my heart. My latest message that I
“Who do you mean? Kemira?” She acts as if it literally hurts her to speak her name. “She can’t be your mate? She is my mate!” Alpha Lev stands from his seat. “What! My sister is your mate?” Erik frowns as he looks to his Alpha. “Correction. Was his mate. He rejected her. She then became my second chance, mate. What I have discovered is that she has been abused by Alpha Leopold. As king of the lycans and werewolves, I will not rest until I seek justice for his crime.” “What? Abuse? We had no clue any of that was happening. Kemira and I were as close as sisters! She never told me anything? Not about the abuse, nor did she tell me about Alpha Lev being her mate!” Gemma gives us a great performance, but I can feel her heartbeat. The rate is so weirdly calm like that of a psychopath. “I need you on the phone now calling in your father, Beta Hugo, and help to find Alpha Leopold. I am having guards brought in here to take over the safety of this pack. Does it se
Having to sit and watch your mate in pain is heart-wrenching. Finding out who has been hurting my mate has my wolf Fin and I seeing red. Now, however, I can implement a plan to capture him. Alpha Leopold will atone for his crimes, and I will kill him. Ryne had the jet fueled and ready within the hour. There is no way I was going to give him an opportunity for anything but death. We have not announced our travels because I want the element of surprise. I had my mate stay behind. But I couldn’t leave knowing she would be fearful. Chelsea is staying in her room with her as well as my brother Kanji will sleep on the couch. I trust these two to make sure she is safe and never alone until I return. The entire castle is on high alert. I know we have Lexie’s family due in any minute. My father will handle them. My mom is working with her witch friends to protect Kemira from the dark magic. “We will be on the ground in twenty minutes. Please prepare the cabin.” My
Chelsea-That son of a bitch! I want to get my hands on Alpha Leopold and break him slowly. Break every bone in his body. Then weld his bones back together and break them again. Right now, though, I know I will never get to him. My cousin with get to him first. Then Kemira, that poor damn girl. I would gladly be in line for third but I know that nothing will be left of him. What I do have access to is that little bitch named Lexie whom I never liked. She has always been untrustworthy and sneaky. Now knowing that she was trying to get the future queen kidnapped. Get her put back in a position of being assaulted? This will never sit right with me. As I watch my aunt Delilah and cousin Tokoa comfort Kemira as she shares some of her trauma, I’m livid. I use this moment to sneak out. I can get to Lexie and end her before anyone can catch me. ‘Chelsea, where are you?’ I feel Takoa mind-link me. I ignore him. ‘Chels, I need you to stop before you make matters w
Takoa-I was so close to my first kiss, and that damn Chelsea had to come and interrupt. I swear I need to find her mate and get her occupied. Or I could send her on a special assignment to Antarctica. I grab the papers from my bedroom across from hers. As I exit, Ryne approaches with a nod. “Lexie is in silver cuffs awaiting the queen. Her family is, of course, en route to fight for their precious felon.” “Yeah, I figured they would be here quickly. No matter what, she will die. If it’s at the hands of my mate or me. It will happen.” “Good. I have no doubt of that happening. How is Kemira doing now?” Ryne asks, looking at her door. “She is eating. She has an appetite, so that is good. Her first words were about Lexie, so I hope she is comfortable with telling me her truth. Her story. What happened so I can kill them all?” “Glad to hear she is doing well. Say the word, and you know I will be right there beside you, ready to end them all.” I smile,