로그인LIANA POV "Aren't you tired of this? This petty bullshit? I don't owe anyone any explanation, least of all you. And I'm sure as hell not going to put my life on the line for this 'town and pack'" — I make air quotes with my fingers — "that clearly doesn't give a shit about me."I can now feel a sense of pride underneath my rant. I finally said what I've been holding back for a long time, and it feels good."You want to know what I think I'm doing? I'm living my life. I'm allowing myself to be happy and be loved. Is that such a crime? Does it offend you so much that someone you deem unworthy might actually get a happy ending?""Yes, it offends me!" Juliet screams crazily and her hair whips around her face like Medusa's snakes.I take a step back, startled by the intensity of her outburst."It should be me by Kane's side, not you! I tick all the boxes, not you! I have all the qualities, everything it takes, not—you!"It’s strange, the surprise and pity I feel for her at the same time.
LIANA POV These past few days with Kane have been like something out of a dream. That feeling when you wake up from a dream and for a split second, you think you're still asleep. It’s like standing on the edge of a cliff, heart racing, knowing you're about to jump, but instead of falling, you're flying.Ever since I opened up my heart and self completely to him, I wake up every morning with a bubbly sensation in my chest that I can't help feeling. It's like my insides have turned into a champagne fountain that’s all fizzy and light and I catch myself grinning at random moments, probably looking like a total idiot, but I'm too happy to care. And don't even get me started on how Kane parades me around town like he's got a neon sign over my head screaming "MINE!" to anyone who dares look my way.Of course, our relationship is now the talk of the town. I still see the side-eyes and hear the not-so-subtle comments about how I'm not good enough. The only difference between then and now is
LIANA POVWhile we’re still kissing, Kane slowly dips a finger into my vagina. “Oh!” I shut my eyes, rearing up against him.“You okay?”My lips slide off his mouth as my head lolls back again before I breathe out, “Yeah…”Kane carefully uses his other hand to support the back of my head as he carries on teasing and rolling my clitoris between his fingers. His carefulness helps ease my discomfort.I breathe heavily against his mouth, dragging my nails from his nape to the rippling muscles of his back, and I’m getting even more aroused listening to the gurgling sounds my wetness is making as his fingers keep playing inside of it.“I want you inside me…”“…now…” I add with a growl that surprises even me. Of course, that Liana from a couple of moments ago is gone, and I like this new me.“Feisty much?” Kane smiles at me, kissing me again before lifting me off the table.I wrap my legs around his slender waist, smiling against his lips as he takes us into the bedroom. With me still wrapp
LIANA POVI slowly open my bedroom door an hour later. I’m now changed into a dry nightdress and the rain outside has reduced to a gentler patter. The living room is empty, and Kane's shirt is no longer hanging over the door. I sigh, now fully stepping out of my room. He must have left… or so I thought, feeling a bit of disappointment.That familiar heat has started creeping up my back again. He’s behind me."I thought you left," I force my voice to sound casual after turning to face him.Kane doesn’t respond. He’s just staring at me. Staring deeper and harder than ever.My heart rate starts to spike up again. Blood rushes in my ears. My breath starts to come faster. Kane’s scent, rich and wild, starts to reach out to me, overwhelming my senses. I can feel my muscles tensing and coiling under my skin, my fingertips tingling and aching to reach out. My wolf, she’s pushing herself against my ribs as if trying to break free. The very first contact of his finger on my hairline is what se
LIANA POVI jerkily stand upright, my heart nearly leaping to my throat as I reflexively squeeze the paper in my hand and fling it somewhere near me. Kane is standing in front of me with the usual smirk on his face. Speak of the devil. His hair is slightly longer, just brushing the collar of his shirt, and there's a hint of stubble along his jawline. He looks even more handsome than before, like he'd grown more into himself overnight.But of course, the flutters are born to be squashed, and that we shall be doing."What would you like to order?" I ask, pretending to be calm."The usual," Kane replies.Fuck, that eye contact is eating me right up.“Fine then, please wait at your table.”I must have not clarified the actual table to be waited at because he is leaning over the counter, very close to me."I had to run some errands for my dad last week," he announces out of the blue. Are 8 days enough to make someone’s baritone get deeper?"I didn't ask," I retorted without looking at him,
LIANA POV It’s not even been six hours since the cafeteria encounter. As shocked as I am to see Kane, I’m also not that surprised. It's a small town, after all, and someone like him could easily track me down if he wanted to. And I know it isn't a coincidence that he is here, in this small, unpopular restaurant where I work, that too, around the time of my shift. Still, I try to compose myself and let my customer service smile slide into place. It’s not like I can afford to be unprofessional and risk losing the only source of income I have at the moment."Of course, sir. Would you like any sides with that?"The amused twinkle in his eyes shows he’s enjoying my forced politeness."Just a side salad, thanks. And maybe a smile that doesn't look like it hurts?" he answers, smirking.I ignore his last comment and focus on getting his order down. "Please take a seat, and we'll bring your order out shortly."Just before he turns to find a seat, he throws me a wink that catches me off guard.
ARTHUR POVWhen I arrived at the clinic, my heart was pounding. I approached the entrance, taking a deep breath to steady myself. I reached for the door and pulled it open, about to walk in when a brunette woman stepped in front of me, blocking my path. She had an unreadable expression, her eyes sc
ELENA POVWe border close to the forest town and are one of the biggest packs in the realm. I mean, we control practically all the water that goes in and out of this realm." I found his confident nature charming, amongst other things.I tended to his wounds, and he watched me intently, curiosity an
ARTHUR POVMy eyes opened slowly as the rays of the morning sun hit them. A sharp, throbbing pain coursed through my head, and the world around me felt like a blur. I struggled to make out my surroundings; everything felt strange.The last thing I remembered was drinking after returning from the pa
ARTHUR POVThe clash of steel echoed through the night. I stared out the window in utter terror. Infants and toddlers cried beside the lifeless bodies of their parents. Fear gripped me at the gory sight of the massacre happening right before my eyes.I was young, barely twelve, but the primal fear







