KAEL
" It's already f**king nine, Talon. Why did you stop me?" I growled staring at Talon as I paced back and forth waiting for Chloe. Talon forced me to let go allowing Chloe to leave with that jerk, Edward. The entire school saw him as some sort of prince charming but I've never cared. Never even noticed him until now. He was a notorious playboy and now he had his eyes set on Chloe. "And expose our curse to the entire Academy? No thanks. Our father would kill us." Talon said barely lifting his eyes from his book. The door opened and Chloe walked in smiling happily. Her eyes were lit and her cheeks were bubbled up with happiness compared what we were feeling. What I was feeling. The only reason we had brought her home was to lift our curse and let us finally step into the light of being werewolves. But first, we had to make sure she stayed away from others. People who might steal her heart and use her against us. " I'm home," Chloe smiled brightly. "You guys are all here." " Yes, we are." Jett said dropping the remote on the chair before he zoomed towards Chloe. Chloe staggered back, her mouth opening a bit as Jett appeared in front of her. She was so beautiful, so plump and pretty. Her eyes filled with surprise as she staggered back almost tripping. All three of us stepped forward about to catch her but Jett was faster. His hands wrapped around her waist steadying her to her feet. He didn’t stop. “You took forever,” he muttered, his voice low. Chloe swallowed. Her full round lips was my fantasy. I imagined a bunch of things I could do to it. Her first kiss. I wanted it so bad it made my c**k swallowen. "Kael," Talon whispered bringing me out of my thoughts. His eyes darted to my swallowen groin making me raise a middle finger at him as I met his teasing eyes. She was ours. Our mate. I could feel my wolf restless as Jett flirted with her. It would be a dream come true to finally have her in our bed. However for now, we had to find out her role in breaking our curse. Talon had not seen that far. Only that she was the one. A sexy plump Omega with the best lips. "I'm going to call it a night. The scent of that man disgusts me." I said as my eyes darted to Chloe watching as she looked at me. Without a single word, I walked upstairs leaving Talon and Jett with her. My door banged louder than I expected. Breathing hard, I rested against it trying hard to get her out of my mind. From imagining her lips being wrapped around my c**k. My hand slid into my boxers as I tried to find some relief. Just then my phone buzzed. I walked over spotting a message from Madison. In the past, she had been one of ours. Madison was well aware of our arrangements. Talon, Jett and I enjoyed sharing everything including our girls. That's why the sharing of the fated bond had not taken us by storm. Chloe was ours and we were going to give her the world and protect her from everything. Madison: Kael, I'm sorry. I know you guys till mad at me for what happened at the party. Help me talk to Talon and Jett. We can have some fun. A party by the pool or the kitchen. Whatever you guys decide. Her texts kept coming one by one making me put on the DND on my phone before I laid back on my bed. My body was hot, aching in places I didn’t want to admit, but all I could think about was Chloe. I stared at the ceiling, every second dragging like a chain around my neck. Her scent still lingered in the air and it called to my wolf. Called to me. Just then, a soft knock landed on my door. I didn’t answer. Another knock. Then a pause. “Kael?” F**k. I froze, hand halfway to the back of my neck. Her voice was soft, unsure. My name on her lips nearly unhinged me. “I—I just wanted to say sorry. And....goodnight,” she said, voice barely above a whisper. “And thank you. For letting me stay.” I didn’t move. Couldn’t. My heartbeat thudded in my ears like a war drum. She hesitated again. “Okay… um… goodnight then.” Her footsteps began to fade as she walked away. I opened the door. She turned, startled, clutching a book to her chest. Her cheeks turned pink when our eyes locked. I swallowed hard. “You don't need to thank me,” I said roughly. “I'm not going to throw you out." Chloe blinked. “You're....not?” “You belong here,” I growled. “None of us are going to throw you out." Her lips parted. She didn’t speak, but the way she stared at me, her cheeks bubbling as she bit her lips made my pulse race. We stood there in silence. “I… I should get some sleep,” she finally murmured. I nodded stiffly and closed the door again, fists clenched at my sides. My wolf was howling in my chest. I wanted to go after her, but I knew if I did, I wouldn’t stop. Not tonight. Not with her that close. But there was no way in hell that I was going to let Edward get close to her. ******************************* The next morning, the three of us, alon, Jett, and I stood outside in our school uniforms, the morning air cool against our skin. I kept checking my watch, feeling more impatient with every passing minute. Chloe was taking forever. Driving her to school was more than just a ride. It was a message to everyone, especially Edward that she was with us now. Honestly, I wanted to do more. I wanted to mark her with my scent, make it obvious she wasn’t his or anyone else’s. But Talon had shut that idea down fast saying it wasn't the right time. Still, waiting like this was driving me crazy. " Girls....They always take so long." I said turning around towards her door when she walked out. For the first time, Chloe was wearing a skirt. It wasn't short like the skirts Madison and her girls wore but it was different. Chloe's legs were smooth and thick, her skin a warm shade that glowed under the morning sun. My mouth went dry. The soft sway of her hips with each step made me speechless. She looked like temptation wrapped in innocence. Jett let out a low whistle beside me. “Damn.” Even Talon blinked from behind his sunglasses. “She’s..hot." Chloe gave us a shy smile, adjusting the strap of her bag on her shoulder. “Sorry I took long. I couldn’t find my socks.” “You could’ve come out barefoot,” Jett muttered under his breath, loud enough for only us to hear. “I’d carry you if I had to.” Chloe looked up, startled. “What?” “Nothing,” Jett grinned, opening the car door for her with a dramatic bow. “Your chariot awaits, princess.” She giggled a soft, breathy sound that punched me straight in the gut. I clenched my jaw and walked around to the driver’s side when suddenly, I saw a car pull up in front of our house. Edward's scent caught our attention immediately making my clench my hand into a fist. In his passenger seat was Madison. “Wait…” Madison’s eyes narrowed, flicking from Chloe to us. “Are you kidding me?” Her voice raised to the top. "What the f**k is she doing here?" Chloe flinched beside me. And just like that, everything we had tried to keep quiet was about to explode.AURELIA The cool night's air blazed against my skin as I stood staring at Steele. His bulging arms flexed as he dug the ground. I stared at Chloe, her body limp as she stayed unconscious. I crossed my arms, my nails digging into my skin. Steele worked in silence, his strength slicing through the earth with every strike, but my eyes never left Chloe. She had no idea. No idea that the person she called her best friend, the one she trusted was the same person who wanted her gone more than anyone else. " When will you be done, Steele?" I hissed, my temper flaring as I looked around. "What if she wakes up?" “Do you want to help?” Steele paused, staring at me. “Cause all I can see is you b***hing at me instead of helping me dig so we can be faster.” My lips curved into a cold smile. “You know I don’t get my hands dirty.” I turned back to Chloe. Her face looked so peaceful, like she was sleeping. She didn’t deserve peace. Not after everything I had lost. Not after Talon ripped m
The echo mocked me as it rolled back, empty and hollow. No answer. No footsteps. Just the sharp sting of silver biting deeper into my wrists every time I struggled. My chest heaved as I tried to steady my breathing. First, it was the witches. Then the sirens. Now, someone from my own race. An Alpha. Each enemy wanted my blood and the sire bond that came with it. But how did he find me this time? I tugged again, jerking my arms in opposite directions. The chains rattled against the stone floor, but my hands were too weak, my skin too raw. Every pull only sent another streak of pain burning through me. "Pathetic," a deep voice finally cut through the silence. My heart leapt. I jerked my head up, and there he was. The man stepped into the room as if he had been standing there all along, watching me. He was tall, broad shouldered and older. His aura made my wolf growl as he stared at me, bound and vulnerable. "You can stop wasting your strength," he said, his tone calm but e
Steele's shoulder clamped around mine as he wrapped his jacket around me. He was being a gentleman and I could see it. Every move he made was done with practiced charm, probably from experience of his ex girlfriends. The theater lights dimmed, washing everything in soft shadows but even then, I could feel his eyes lingering on me instead of the screen. My wolf stirred beneath my skin, restless. Her pacing heartbeat throbbed in my chest, louder than the surround sound of the movie. Every time Steele leaned closer, my body stiffened, like something deep inside me wanted to push him away. “You’re cold,” he whispered, adjusting the jacket tighter around me. “I’m fine,” I muttered, forcing a small smile. My fingers dug into the popcorn tub between us, pretending to care about the buttery kernels instead of the way my insides twisted. Steele chuckled softly, his arm brushing against mine. “You don’t always have to act tough, Chloe. At least when you're with me." His words should
TALON "What? Candace is dead?" I shot up to my feet. One of Candace's coven members, Jamel had come with the news. Candace who had been fine just a few days ago had suddenly turned up dead out of the ordinary. No physical bites, no injuries. "Has your coven gotten into any trouble lately?" Kael asked, "Has everyone been chasing you?" Jamel shook his head quickly, his eyes wide and nervous. “No… nothing like that. We’ve kept to ourselves. No fights, no spells gone wrong. She just collapsed. When we found her, it was already too late.” His voice cracked at the end, and I could feel the weight of his grief pressing against the room. Kael and Jett exchanged a look. That silent kind of look that said this isn’t normal. A chill crawled up my spine. Candace wasn’t weak for a witch. She wasn’t careless either. For her to die without a mark, without a single sign, something darker was at play here. “Where is she now?” I asked, my voice sharper than I intended. “At a house n
CHLOE Walking into the Academy felt different with Aurelia beside me. Heads turned the moment we stepped through the front doors. Whispers rose and fell like waves, curious eyes flicking toward the girl at my side. To them, she was just a stranger. Tall, striking, the kind of beautiful that made people stop mid-step. Her hair caught the morning light, her features sharp and almost too perfect, like she’d stepped out of a painting. I wanted to smile and shout, She’s mine. She’s my best friend. But I couldn’t. They weren’t supposed to know. “Who’s the new girl?” someone muttered behind us. “Transfer student?” another guessed. “Wow… she’s gorgeous.” Aurelia’s lips curved into a small smile, her chin lifting just enough to make it look like she’d expected the attention. My hand wrapped around her as we walked into class. Peyton was rubbing something on my seat when I arrived. The moment she saw me, she squabbled away like a mice running away. " She hasn't changed a single
TALON The ritual started. Candace and the others linked arms, their eyes closed as they began to whisper. Their voices bended together as their hands glimmered with magic. "Ad astra… revenire… per sanguinem… per vinculum…" My chest tightened as the ground beneath us pulsed, a faint vibration that made the sand tremble under my knees. The sky shifted. Clouds gathered where only moments ago the sunset had just been. Lightning thundered in the sky as if it was a warning. Forbidden spells always had consequences. But I didn’t stop. I couldn’t. Chloe’s face flashed in my mind. She didn’t trust us the way she trusted us the way she did back then. Not yet. But if I brought Aurelia back, if I made her see I would go to any lengths for her, maybe things could change. Maybe she would look at me like I was worth something again. The coven’s chant grew louder. "Sanguis… anima… redde quod perditum est…" The ocean roared, waves slamming hard against the shore. Cold air blew h