All Chapters of Forbidden Strings; Awakened By The Alpha : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

~ Lucian ~ The smell of her fear was a beacon cutting straight through the dark forest. I bolted through the shadows of the thick pine woods, my giant silver paws tearing into the damp soil with punishing force. Trees snapped like thin twigs against my broad shoulders as I pushed my beast to move faster. I forced my mind into total lockdown. I shoved the memories of that bloodied night fifteen years ago deep into the dark corners of my consciousness. I could not afford to let the beast take full command, not when my mate was at stake. I could not see them yet through the dense brush, but the sharp scent of lavender, mountain air, and fresh copper filled my nostrils. They were close. I burst through the thick line of oak trees, leaping forty feet through the air with my massive claws unsheathed, ready to slice Cassian into pieces before he could draw another breath. My paws slammed into the dirt just ten feet away, preparing for the final lethal spring, but my beast froze mid st

"Lucian, you are bleeding," I gasped, my voice shaking as I reached out to touch the heavy, dark wetness soaking his shirt. "These cuts are too deep."Lucian caught my hand in his large palm, his grip still firm, though his skin felt unnaturally cold against mine. "I am fine, Olivia," he said softly, his voice dropping into that familiar, steady baritone. "Wolf blood heals fast. Do not waste your tears on a few surface scratches.""These are not surface scratches!" I cried, watching fresh red streams pour down his broad ribs. "You took on an entire army all by yourself!"Before he could answer, shouting echoed through the dark woods behind us. A dozen Blackthorn warriors burst through the trees, led by two senior commanders with drawn swords. They swarmed the clearing, dragging a beaten, bloody Cassian out from the brush."We have him, Alpha!" the lead commander barked, forcing Cassian down onto his knees in the dirt.Cassian’s face was bruised, his clothes torn to shreds, and thick i

Three days has passed since the incident and Cassian was still in the cell, nothing had been said yet. Lucian had recovered fast enough He sat propped against the headboard, color back in his face, silver eyes sharp and alive again. The worst cuts had closed into pink lines. He no longer needed the constant wiping or the heavy pastes. I only checked the bandages once in the morning and once at night. Today I stood beside the bed holding a clean cloth and a small bowl of cool water. He had just finished a light meal. His shirt hung open. The hard shape under the thin blanket was impossible to miss. I tried not to stare. My eyes kept drifting anyway. “why are you stealing glances? I'm your alpha,” Lucian said. My face heated. “I am only checking the bandages.” “The bandages are higher.” I swallowed. “I know.” He watched me for a long second. “Do you want to touch me?” The question hung in the quiet room. My heart slammed against my ribs. I remembered the first night, h

Lucian pulled my hands away from between my legs. He lifted my wet fingers to his lips and licked them clean one after the other, slow and thorough, never looking away from my face. “You taste even better than I imagined,” he said. “Sweet and ready.” I could only stare down at him, chest rising fast. He leaned in and buried his face between my thighs. One thick, deliberate lick dragged from bottom to top. A loud moan tore out of me before I could stop it. “Lucian—” “Stay still,” he ordered against my skin. “Let me have you.” His tongue returned, broader this time, stroking through my folds with steady pressure. He licked and licked, then sucked drawing more juice from me, His tongue circled my swollen clits, sucking on them lightly as he grips my hips firmly, he continued his onslaught, sucking and licking until my knees threatened to give. One of his hands gripped my hip to keep me upright. The other held m

~ Olivia ~I lay in the center of the room, Lucian had pulled a sheet of dark silk over me I pulled them snugly up to my collarbone. My entire body felt warm, heavy, and completely thoroughly claimed. Lucian's intense male heat still filled the quiet room.The heavy wooden bathroom door clicked open, and Lucian stepped out with a white towel wrapped loosely around his broad waist. Water droplets glistened on his tan shoulders, running down the hard contours of his chest and over the pink, freshly healed lines where his deep battle cuts had been just days ago.He walked over to the side of the bed, leaning down to press a soft, lingering kiss against my forehead."Rest a little longer, Olivia," Lucian murmured, his low baritone rumbling gently against my skin. "I have a council meeting with my commanders in the strategy hall. We need to decide what to do with Cassian.""Is he still in the silver chains?" I asked softly, my fingers reaching up to trace his strong jawline."He is," Luci