All Chapters of Mated at midnight : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

“Call them again,” I said to Lucien as I entered my office, barely calming myself. ‘Jayden,’ I groaned in my head.Lucien redialed and handed me the phone.The Apex Circle is the ultimate and highest governing body within the werewolf world, the highest hierarchy of Alpha leadership. Composed of the twelve most influential and powerful Alphas from across the globe. The Apex circle is not just a council; it is a brotherhood bound by blood oaths and sacred traditions. Founded over a thousand years ago by the earliest and most revered Alpha leaders, its original mission was to prevent chaos and bloodshed between the various werewolf territories, a mission that remains unchanged to this day.The Circle elects a Prime Alpha every fifty years, to oversee the gatherings and make final decisions concerning werewolves all around the world. The Prime Alpha’s authority is absolute during their tenure, and their role is to maintain unity within the Circle, ensuring no single member overpowers the

"Go shower. I’ll change the bedsheet," I said.He nodded, climbing off me. The moment he left, the warmth of his body vanished, and I immediately missed it. I flopped back against the mattress, dragging a hand through my hair and groaning as the sound of rushing water hit my ears.I laid there for a minute, breathing him in—his scent still lingering on the sheets, on my skin, everywhere. Then I forced myself up, stripped the bed, and changed the sheets quickly.By the time I was done, he was stepping out of the bathroom, towel wrapped around his waist, skin flushed and clean. I couldn't help but stare hard at him before forcing my eyes away as I headed in next, and if his scent had hit me hard before, it was unbearable now. Almost enough to get me hard again.No. Not again.I finished showering fast, wrapped a towel around my waist and stepped back into the room. He was already lying on the bed, hair damp and messy.“I left some clothes for you,” he said with a soft smile.I chuckled,

Zane still had me in his arms while the others were kneeling. It felt surreal. I was supposed to be planning to leave Nocturne City by now but instead, I was melting into this man like a goddamn softie.“Congratulations,” I said into his shoulder.He finally pulled back and looked at me like he wanted to say something but he stopped himself and settled with a soft, “Thank you.”I nodded, and just as I was about to move out of his arms, he leaned in and kissed me softly on my lips, in front of everyone. My brain short-circuited and my legs turned to jellyfish. Thank the goddess he was still holding me.The mark on my back burned again, clawing up my spine yanking me back to reality, I then pushed him and mouthed, “People are in the room.” He took a deep breath and turned to them like he hadn’t just lit me on fire. “Stand up,” he ordered firmly.Lucien, Liam, Jake and the guards all stood, their movements precise and synchronized. The tension eased in the room, but I was still processi

Jayden's POVI woke up drenched in sweat. The fever had broken, but I was still very much aroused, the heat hadn’t gone. If anything, it had just… simmered. Like coals left behind after a wildfire. I blinked slowly, still groggy. How long was I out? Then I heard the steady sound of someone breathing behind me.Zane.I didn’t need to turn to know it was him. His scent was all over the room. I felt his warmth against my back, his hand curled around my waist, and palm flat on my stomach.His breathing was steady but not deep enough for sleep. He was awake.I shifted a bit, and I gasped as my hips pressed against the hard ridge of his erection. A desperate, low whimper slipped out of me before I could stop it. "Fuck," he hissed behind me. He was hard as rock. How long has he been like that?He pulled back slightly to look at me, his hand still resting on my stomach. “You’re awake?”I nodded weakly.His grip tightened. “How do you feel now?”“Like I’m going to explode, tho the fever has re

Jayden’s POV We got to LUNARIS and Lucien dragged Buzz-cut to the back of the club to Goddess knows where, while Zane and I went inside the club. The club wasn't yet alive, just the staff moving up and down making preparations for the night.We got to Zane's office and I dropped the bags I’d been hauling. There were just three of them. “Here’s your card,” I said, fishing the sleek black metal from my back pocket and handing it to him.He gave me a hard look.“What?” I asked. “Did I do something wrong? Shouldn't I have returned the card?” He took a deep breath, “I gave you a black card and you come back with these…?”“You bought a lot of things already for me, plus I didn't see many things to buy, except these little things.”“What are the little things you bought?” He asked, stepping forward to look at the bags.I instinctively grabbed the Cartier bag and hid it behind me. I wasn't planning on giving it to him yet.“Jayden.” His tone alone made me step back.“Yes.”“What are you hid