CRYSTAL
He's staring back at me with a blank look on his face. Everyone else disappears in the room as he's all that I see and all that I can breathe in.His scent is everywhere in the air and it's even better than anything I've ever inhaled. Judging by the calmness of my wolf and the deep purr she's giving off in my head, it's not too hard to guess what it means.The knowing look crosses his handsome face and it makes my heart jump. He knows."Crystal, you made it!" Ruby beams from behind him and steps forward, blocking him from my line of vision. She's spreading her arms wide in her blue and white jock jacket that's covering her white singlet. Her slick black ponytail is resting over her shoulders and her glam makeup makes her look a little older than her baby face."Where do you think you're going?" she says and pulls me into a hug. Once again, the stranger comes into view.Stranger.No, that's not what he is and I know it.My heart is hammering in my chest as my sister hugs me. I wonder if she can tell. My eyes can't leave him and he too has trouble looking away from me.I want to run away from here before I forget how to breathe and actually pass out.This feeling… I've never felt more alive in years.Is this what they call it? The famous-- don't say it, Crystal.Saying it only makes it more real but what could be realer than this?"You're not leaving, are you? You only just got here. You’re excited to see me too, right? Your heart is beating so fast-"I pull away from her fast, gulping loud as fear grips me. My palm is suddenly sweaty and guilt claws at my chest the same way my throat suddenly tightens.Ruby seems to notice that something is amiss because she squints her eyes and observes me for a while. I don’t dare break her gaze even when I can feel him looking at me.Stop!It's making my wolf anxious. She's acting like a spoiled little girl as she wants his attention. She wants to look at him too and feel his wolf as well as the mate bond.Suddenly, a series of hot and sweaty images flash through my head and my breath hitches. What a barbaric and shameful act! Is this because I've been forced to be celibate in marriage for a while? Why the heck would I want a stranger's hand on me?But my wolf is having none of that. She's clawing at the back of my head, wanting to rip me apart and tear his clothes in the process-I wince at the sharp pain."I know," Ruby says and puts her hand on my shoulder, her eyes has gone soft with care. "She's going haywire isn’t she?" she says, referring to my wolf.She can't possibly-- what is she talking about-"That's how it feels too when I step out of the Pack," she sighs. "It's like I belong here. I cannot begin to imagine how hard it is for you."R-Right. "Yes… yes, that's…" my eyes wandered to him and this time, there's a more intense look on his face now.It's like he's scowling but… with a mask on."Oh!" Ruby steps aside immediately and grabs my hand. "Crystal, I'd like for you to meet-"Oh no. This cannot be happening.He's stepping closer too for the introduction and I must say, how does a man look so fine and straight? He's as hard as a brick wall and his face is rigid but soft at the same time like he's trying so hard to figure me out.Just stop looking at me with those eyes.Those eyes that feel like I'm being adorned from a mile away. Eyes that hold so much promise than words can describe.Am I reading too much into this? Maybe I've been starved more than I think. It is absurd that I feel this way for a stranger.Mates or not, I know I don't want this… at least, not in this way. Please. Am I being punished? Is this the moon goddesses way of punishing me for being so darn stubborn and choosing love over my Pack?Why punish me like this? Of all the ways-- hell, I'd take death! Anything… anything but this."This is who saved Mother when she passed out," Ruby smiles sweetly in his direction and once his eyes leave mine to respond to her tenderness, I feel it.The harsh tightening in my chest like thunder struck twice that area. The bitterness that wells up in my wolf like never before.Listening to my husband's mistress giggle over the phone is nothing compared to this. I feel as though someone drove a dagger right into my soul and split it in too.This barbaric act of mine clothed me with shame and disgust that I lowered my head and squeezed my fist for endurance."It's nothing," that gentleness in his voice is like sweet nectar. I can almost feel his calming aura. "I would do anything to save my future bride's mother."Ha… there it is again. Another blow to my guts."Crystal,"I'm lifting my head once my name leaves his lips. With wide eyes I stare at him as he takes a step closer. I see him lift his hand and offer it to me and I take a step back.Just what the hell does he think he's doing? It's bad enough to see your mate and smell them but touching them is on a whole other level. It only intensifies the bond and makes both our wolves crazy for each other.For someone whose rut keeps going out of control, I cannot touch that hand!"Crystal," Ruby smiles and lifts my hand. "Say hi." she's placing my hand in his before I even know it.He grips my hand suddenly, causing me to jerk and suck in a harsh breath. His hand is cold and big and for a moment, I think I'm going to get swallowed up.This shiver that goes through me is no joke, confirming what I already know. His lips curl in more or a smirk than a smile and my heart once again races.“It's an honour to meet you in person, Crystal,” he lifts my hand to his mouth as he keeps his dark and intense gaze on me. “You have no idea how much I've waited for this moment.”CRYSTAL"Isn't he quite the gentleman?" Mother swoons where she's seated on her bed with her hands cupping her cheeks. She's lucky Father isn't here to hear that!“You flatter too much, Luna,” Silver replies casually, stroking the back of my hand with his thumb.G-Gentleman? His hold on my hand is gentle and firm as well as the look in his eyes. It almost feels like he's watching me like a hawk.First thing first, please give me my hand back.Good. Now a little distance… Shit! My hand still feels his warmth and a current still runs through me. I can already feel the turmoil that's piling up for me.An Alpha's rut is no joke. There's a high increase in sexual appetite and we have little to no control over ourselves. It is just like an Omega in heat only this time, if it piles up for too long, it could lead to loss of consciousness at intervals and in a case where it has piled up for years, it could lead to a Coma and chances of waking up is…"Do you know he's also a Lycan?" Mother boast
**Trigger Warning**CRYSTALIt's not a hard task. I'm used to it. John enjoys total submission before and during sex."After our conversation the other day," he says and I lift my head from the floor while I'm still on all fours, climbing to him. "I figured I should come home and trash it out. But," his lips turn down in a frown as he folds his arms and straightens his back. "Where were you? I don't think I like coming back home to an empty house-""I-It's not like that-""You're wasting so much time, Crystal," his eyes are sharp and glaring with a straight face. "Have you forgotten your basic instinct as well as how to be a good wife? Being on all fours is your thing."He's referring to… her. My wolf who never speaks in this situation. The first time in years I heard her was today and that was because of our mate.Her excitement was beyond me. She spoke so loud and so clear, affirming that it was him she wanted.Even now… she's purring at the thought of Silver.She missed the warmth
SILVERAn hour ago.With my fingers intertwined, I rest my chin as I'm seated at the back seat of my Jeep in the parking lot. My eyes scan left and right as people come and go while I tap my feet endlessly.Where is she?Where has she gone now? How long can one phone call take?-She's speaking to her husband. Astro grumbles in my head as he paces frantically. The only thing keeping him sane is me and the only thing keeping me sane is her.The smell of her warm skin underneath all that heavy perfume with the faint smell of her rut that she tried to erase.She has no idea that she can't hide anything from me. The minute I stepped out the door after her, I smelled it.My mate is experiencing her rut somewhere with her husband and that thought alone is enough to make me go nuts!"S-Sir, is there anything you'd like while we wait?" one of my guards interrupts, stuttering his words like a puppy and I'm snapping my eyes to him immediately.He jerks under my gaze but tries to keep his face pl
CRYSTALI open my eyes slowly with a deep heavy sigh as my body feels oddly refreshed and sated. There's a heavy arm thrown over my waist from behind and immediately, I can smell John's perfume.When did he return? I slowly sit up in bed and look around.Judging by the stillness of the day and the vibe it's giving-"No way," I mumble and look at the clock next to me on the dresser. It's morning? How did I sleep into the next day?The last thing I remember was begging John to stay before my rut worsened. Turning to look at him sleeping soundly by my side in his pyjamas, I wonder what happened.Did I pass out due to my rut?I press a hand to my neck to feel my temperature but my body is oddly warm and strangely, I feel… a lot better.Doc. Choi never mentioned that passing out could have this soothing feeling.Also… why am I naked?I lift the blanket and notice I'm not even wearing underwear. I look back at a sleepy John and try to remember what happened yesterday but nothing comes to me
CRYSTAL"Your eyes are all swollen," John says as he cups my face and wipes my tears with his thumb. "Why the tears, hmm?" he sighed heavily. "After I stormed out yesterday, I realised I was such a fool. You've been waiting diligently for me, wanting me all this time and I just walked out. I hope you can forgive me, love." his eyes are sad and he rests his forehead on mine."I was so worried when I got back after a few minutes and you were already fast asleep. I called a doctor but he's human so I-""You called a doctor? Which doctor?" I haven't had another doctor touch me in all my life. If my family gets a hold of that one, I'm doomed. "D-Did he draw my blood? What tests did he do?"John doesn't look half as worried as I do. He's the one who's possibly going to die if word gets out."No. He just checked your pulse, that's all," he pouts as I heave a sigh. "Is something wrong?"I must've acted too worried and scared for him to look at me with such suspicion, "N-Nothing at all," I lean
CRYSTAL"Get out!" I scream with my eyes shut, pushing John off me and pulling my skirt down to hide my ass."What the-- Crystal what the fuck!" John almost yells back in shock but when I open my eyes again, Silver is nowhere to be seen.I can still smell him. No doubt, he didn't go far. John is staring at me like I'm a mad woman while he fixes his already hard dick back into his pants.I hurry to the kitchen and take a quick look around but he's vanished like he wasn't even there. How the fuck did he get in? I wasn't imagining things! I saw him! I heard his voice-- Fuck! I can still smell his pheromones and it's making me pant.I'm no pervert but I'm even more turned on than before. I know it's his scent commanding so much out of me-"Crystal!" John grabs me by the arm and whirls me around to glare in my face. "What the fuck was all that about?"I can't bring myself to focus on him as my thoughts are all over the place. I'm scanning the kitchen again, making sure I didn’t miss a spot-
CRYSTALWhy… Why didn't it work?It's supposed to work. That's how rejection works. I read the books so long ago- history couldn't have changed now, could it?His hand is warm on my cheek and it's heating my body up. When I notice him again, his face is already so close with his eyes on my lips and it's easy to tell what he's thinking."You can't run from me," he leans even further and I slam my hand on his chest, trying to push him off but he's more steel than man as he doesn't budge."Let me go," I whisper and tears roll down my cheek. I'm terrified, creeped out and backed up against a wall here. I want nothing to do with him yet it feels like my strong will is nothing when it's up against fate."I don't want this," I whisper. "Please let me go-"But his response is his scent becoming stronger, making my knees quiver as I drown in the ecstatic feeling that fuels my wolf and plunges me into a sexual feeling that my cries and pleas now turn into something else.I'm no longer begging t
CRYSTALI awake suddenly with a fever and a burning sensation on certain parts of my body like he had been holding me up until he left.The room has never felt so large before and the silence is deafening, echoing back to me. I look around for signs of him but he's long gone-- judging by his scent. It's not as strong but it is there.Quickly, I jump out of bed and my eyes fall on the nightstand. My favourite picture is lying there without the glass- Oh!He cleaned up after leaving… and cleaned me up too, it seems.I'm now in my pyjamas and it's not even sundown.If he changed me then that means… that perverted man took the pleasure in seeing me naked!My cheeks burn at the thought and I force a frown, this is not something to blush over.I start by cleaning the bedroom, washing the floor, changing the sheets then spraying some air freshener into the air to get rid of his scent after inhaling chunks of it.Since my body is still burning, I take my suppressants, praying it'll work to cal