Zaika's povThe air was getting colder the further north our group went. I let my hellfire spark across my bare chest for warmth and Bryce side-eyed me."Are you related to Zurac Volkov?" He questioned curiously. I lifted my palm and the blue energy."I don't believe so. I have no memory of my biological parents or family relatives, sir, "I said firmly and squeezed the hellfire ball in my hand, extinguishing it in my fist. Bryce shook his head and added, "Zurac had an actual fire, not that blue stuff. His daughter Raven had the blue though. Anyway, please just call me Bryce." He gave me a lopsided grin and I nodded. My ears perked up hearing crunching in the distance."It's the reindeer herders or nomads. They leave us alone and we do the same for them." Glancing out across the vast tundra under the morning sun I could make out antlers on the horizon. My thoughts went to Sasha, thinking that she would find the sight stunning."How do you know if one is your mate?" I asked Bryce abrupt
Zaika's pov"Are you going to deny these two lovely females a chance to rock your world?" Vossler inquired bluntly with narrowed yellow eyes. I swallowed uncomfortably and nodded."I am not in the mood to have sex," I mumbled softly. Vossler tilted his head at the females and told them to go so he could speak with me privately. My unease left momentarily until he pushed me into the red room, shutting and locking the door behind himself."Ivan didn't tell you why you were brought here with me?" He asked bluntly. Surprising me, I shook my head and answered, "No your Highness." Rubbing his chin he curled his lip and glanced at me."Ivan wanted your interest in Sasha squashed. He informed me that you have an obsession with your adopted sister," he mumbled candidly. I shrugged and nodded."I love her more than sisterly, but I have never laid with her intimately," I admitted honestly. "You know that she must be wed to someone who carries a title and not some male who was discovered lost wi
Zaika's povNick led me to an enormous suite that was fully furnished with every amenity. I even had a full kitchen stocked full of food. The colors were slate gray, black with stainless steel accents. It fit what my insides were feeling. "If there isn't anything else needed from me, Zaika. I will leave you to explore your living quarters. That door over there leads to Bryce's room but I'm certain that it is locked from his side," Nick chuckled as he waited for me to dismiss him."I should be fine, you may go," I replied. Nodding, he paused before the door."Your training will begin tomorrow around ten so try and get rest. The first days are grueling." I nodded and waved him off. After the door shut I glanced at the modern clock on the kitchen wall and frowned. Seeing the time, I realized that I had sat in the red room for several hours."Your thoughts were consumed with Sasha as the time flew past," Einar whimpered, causing me to frown. Going to the refrigerator to search for someth
Zaika's povEnjoying the meal I had prepared while sitting at the counter my ears perked hearing a door opening from behind me. Assuming it was Bryce I continued digging in my food and ignored him when he meandered inside of the open kitchen."Good to see that you are an early riser. No coffee brewing though which sucks," he huffed as he headed to the cupboard and started preparing a pot."So day one I get to chase psychotic rodents?" I asked with a smirk."No, you don't chase them, you will learn how to move quietly without making a sound as your wolf," he replied with a snarky grin. Rolling my eyes I exhaled."I already can move in silence if I want, Bryce. Can we skip ahead if I prove it to you?" He sucked in his bottom lip and glanced at me."I was looking forward to a slack day. So NO we won't be moving ahead. If you can show me that you can pass those little rat bastards WEARING THE HARNESS we will have the remainder of the day for ourselves," he said chipperly. I curled my lip
Sasha's povSitting on the couch I watched Gallum walk slowly into the ensuite then heard the shower turning on."He didn't bring a change of clothes in with him…he will prance out of there and try to entice you with his manly appeal," my wolf howled in my mind. Pffying, I muttered, "He has no appeal, Aspen. I don't know what is going on with you recently but stop trying to force him on me. He may be handsome but he is well aware that he is. His personality is just disgusting." Frowning I heard a knock on the bedroom door and hissed. Getting up I headed toward the door. I didn't ask who it was. I opened the door and I was staring up at the frightening Southern King Ruben Roderick. Lowering my eyes quickly I bowed. His thick fingers tilted my chin. I swallowed uncomfortably seeing his eyes narrow at me and the insidious grin on his face."Well, what do we have here? Little Sasha Baranov has grown into a lovely young female," he said in his deep rough voice. I shivered and stepped back
Zaika's povVossler was very concerned about Bryce and had already sent his guards out to locate his friend and champion. I was sitting in his office area which was a large intricately carved wooden table with several chairs surrounding it. Resting my hands on the tabletop Vossler cleared his throat."I don't know if Bryce explained his health issues with you since you have not been here long but he…he is very ill and susceptible to the cold. Being in this location has not been ideal for him and his health," he said sullenly. "Bullshit, he went for a swim after we passed the lemmings, why would he do that if he was gravely ill?" I questioned. Vossler grinned and muttered, "That crazy ass probably got distracted by a she-wolf he smelled on his way home." I nodded as I sat back. Nick scurried in, apologized for the interruption, and went to the king. I watched him whisper something into the king's ear that caused both men to frown and eye me with concern. Once Nick stepped back Vossler
Zaika's povI carried Sasha past racks of drying deer hide, roasting venison, and small pups chasing each other around. It made me smile to see them so carefree. I also felt that these wolves weren't rogues at all. They had formed a pack under the female Alpha. It was impressive."I wonder how Boris knew that they were east of Ivan's land?" I mentioned it to Einar and he huffed but did not reply. Scarlett led me to a large round turf hut. "Everyone OUT!" She snarled. I watched several men and women quickly leave. Lifting the flap she gestured for me to enter. I carried Sasha inside the cozy dwelling and watched Scarlett lean the rifle against the side post."I will heal your female if you tell me who murdered my son," Scarlett stated briskly. I swallowed uncomfortably. I wouldn't give a name but would give a simple clue, I decided."It was the eldest son of Ruben Roderick," I said as I watched anger and sorrow fill her eyes. "Lay her down on the furs," she ordered. Doing as she aske
Zaika's povGetting rudely awakened while I was embracing Sasha caused me to growl threateningly at the person responsible."Wake up!" A familiar male's voice ordered. Cracking my eyes open, I looked up at my adopted father's head servant and curled my lip. Sasha nestled closer to my bare chest making me smile triumphantly. The flashlight he carried suddenly shined in my face."The Northern province king's messenger stopped at your father's house in search of you. Vossler is requesting that you return immediately," he said firmly. Boris glanced down at me and Sasha and shook his head."Ivan's going to have a vein burst in his forehead," he muttered. I scooted out from under Sasha and searched for my sweatpants."Shine that light over that way, I need my clothes. Also, did the messenger mention anything about the king's champion returning?" I questioned. Boris told me that the messenger hadn't mentioned Bryce."You want to explain to me how you just walked into the Rogue Alpha's camp an