I don't know how long I stayed in Roland's arms, sobbing, but it was only when a loud cough sounded from Elias that I jerked back to my senses. Feeling Roland's arms tense around me, I knew that he had the same thought that I did. Elias had already had an issue with Roland and my strange relationship. Seeing us like this now, what would he possibly think?Scurrying to get up, I nearly fell on my face, but luckily Roland managed to catch me before that, putting us in an even more awkward position."Don't let me disturb the both of you." Elias spoke in a voice dripping with ice as I looked at him with wide eyes. "Please do continue.""Brother, what are you talking about?" Roland asked."You and Valerie look pretty comfortable together." Elias pointed out, looking from me to Roland. "Close enough to be hugging one another.""No, it wasn't like that!" I said quickly.I didn't necessarily have to explain anything to him. After all, he had all but left me for dead while protecting his sister

"Oh God, Elias." I moaned, clawing at his back. "More!"The erotic sounds of skin slapping against skin echoed around the room. Sweat poured from my skin as he quickly thrust in and out of me. This was the third time that we had gone at it, and no matter how exhausted I felt, I couldn't stop myself from getting riled up by how damn good it felt."Harder." I moaned as Elias sat on his knees.Hooking his arms underneath my legs, he pulled me hard against him as he quickened his pace further. Reaching out a hand, he cupped my breast, sending me crashing over the edge."God yes!" I screamed and closed my eyes as my orgasm grew closer. "YES! ELIAS!""Cum for me, Valerie." He grunted, thrusting deeper into me. "I want to see your face contorted in ecstasy."Feeling my core tingle, I gasped, arching my back as a powerful orgasm began to rock my body. Groaning, Elias shoved hard as he exploded inside of me, allowing my walls to squeeze, milking every last drop.Panting, he collapsed on top of

For a week, I didn't leave my room. Instead, I stayed and wallowed in self-pity over the current situation I had made for myself. I knew that allowing my depression and heartache to take over wouldn't get me anywhere, but damnit, it hurt, and I just couldn't get past it.It wasn't until the seventh day that I finally began to feel even remotely better. The initial sting had faded, but the dull ache was still there. However, I couldn't let myself live like this any longer. After all, there was so much more that needed to be dealt with.After the three Lycan attacks, King Nigel had already announced that a war was imminent. Since anyone could join the army that would be setting off to fight the lycan, I decided I would sign up. I had come to realize that somewhere in my lost memories, there was a time that I had learned hand-to-hand. My ability to take out two lycans was proof enough. With a little more training and fine-tuning, I truly felt that I could be of help.Of course, I didn't p

I continued to cling to Elias even after my orgasmic high had washed away. Laying my head on his shoulder, I listened silently to his even breathing."We should..." He began only to stop."We should probably get ourselves together." I offered for him, lifting my head and looking into his eyes. "Was that what you were going to say?""Something like that." Elias responded solemnly.Unwrapping my legs from his waist, I allowed my body to slide down his until my feet touched the ground. Looking around, I located my pants and quickly pulled them on. Keeping my gaze fixed on the hall's exit, I tried to get my whirling thoughts together.What the hell had just happened? Now that I was out of the moment, I couldn't believe I did that. What's worse, Elias started it. What was going through the man's head? I wasn't sure, and I didn't have the energy to try to figure it out."Where were you heading to?" Elias asked, breaking me away from my thoughts. "Allow me to escort you there."Slowly looking

"HOW CAN YOU SIT THERE AND ASK ME WHAT YOU'VE DONE?" I yelled, not even caring if I looked like a woman throwing a tantrum.I was pissed, I was exhausted, and I couldn't continue to deal with all this. Something absolutely had to change about mine and Elias' relationship. I couldn't continue to play this game of push and pull anymore. It was wearing on my nerves and driving me mad."Valerie, you should..." Elias began, looking around with discomfort. "Calm down before we draw too much attention.""I WON'T CALM DOWN!" I shrieked as tears began to form in my eyes. "HOW CAN I? YOU'VE BEEN DOING NOTHING BUT HAUNTING ME EVERY SINGLE DAY!"How could I? I was madly in love with this man, and he didn't even realize it. Instead, he treated me like a whore at his beck and call."Elias, I can't do this anymore." I sighed, trying to fight back the tears that were threatening to fall. "What are we?"Though my heart was beginning to beat wildly in my chest, I fixed my gaze firmly on his, determined