Caitlyn's POV
"Did you have a pleasant night?" My father, settled in the cozy living room, offered a casual wave, his approval for Jayce always evident."Not bad," I replied, withholding certain details. Retreating to my room, my mind became a whirlpool fixated on what had happened tonight. I wrestled with my pillows to prop myself up, and soon I fell asleep with a heavy heart.Late at night, I woke up from a vivid and lengthy nightmare.In this dream, I experienced a surreal fall through an abyss of darkness, where fragmented rays of light swirled around me. Amidst this chaotic setting, I heard Jayce professing his love for Morgana, while Morgana's unsettling laughter echoed in the background.I labored to rise, the late night enshrouding me. My heart lay heavy, a burden of stone, suffocating my breath. Without knowing how much time passed, I turned off my cell phone and drove aimlessly through the city until I arrived at a lavishly decorated bar.I had never visited such a place in my entire life, but tonight I desired to abandon everything and let loose. Two imposing bouncers stood at the entrance. After I gave them a generous tip, they respectfully ushered me inside.The sight that met my eyes was astounding—the entire bar pulsated with thunderous music, the dance floor packed with people moving to the rhythm with abandon. I sought solace in a secluded booth, approached the bartender, and requested a couple of highballs. To me, alcohol was the elixir that could temporarily ease my pain during such times.""Hey, it appears to be your first venture into this realm, and I hope it brings you delight." The bartender mixed a drink and pushed it in front of me. His voice was contrasting humorously with the long scar etched on his face.I nodded, then drank the glass of wine in one gulp. Its warmth coursed down my throat, swiftly igniting an intense sensation, as if a dormant volcano erupted within every fiber of my being, reaching its peak after mere moments. I drew a deep breath and promptly reached for a second glass."Hey, I understand it's a delightful taste, but if this is your first time trying this beverage, I recommend you set it down now, or you'll get drunk soon." A man with a captivating voice suddenly approached my side. He seated himself next to me, covering my glass with his hand, wearing a wicked smile.I was taken aback, and truthfully, he was the most handsome man I had ever encountered. He sported a head of sleek black hair, ice-blue eyes that were both changeable and cold, a slightly unbuttoned white shirt collar, and shirt cuffs rolled up to his mid-arm, revealing wheat-colored skin. I couldn't quite explain why, but there was an air of undeniable authority about him.From the very first moment I laid eyes on him, my heart began to race. Compared to the wine I had just consumed, his smile seemed to radiate even greater intensity, causing my entire body to flush with warmth."Alright... Thank you.""Try this. It's more suitable for women."His voice held a magical quality, and despite its softness, it rendered refusal nearly impossible. I compliantly accepted the glass he offered, catching a lingering whiff of his ambergris scent on the rim.Gently cradling the glass, I took a sip, the refreshment instantly enveloping my entire body and providing such comfort that an involuntary moan escaped my lips."You're quite cute."The man remarked, slowly taking hold of my hand.His palm possessed a softness that contrasted with his bold demeanor. Yet, I couldn't shake the feeling that his hand held a mysterious and somewhat unnerving power.I instinctively pulled my hand away from his grip. However, it felt as though my hand had slipped beyond my control, finding itself nestled in his, as if granting an unspoken agreement.I couldn't comprehend why I was feeling this way. I didn't want to come across as just another woman, yet I found myself relishing his touch. It stirred a peculiar sensation within me.He locked his gaze onto my eyes, his stare so intense that it felt as though an irresistible enchantment resided within them. Gradually, I felt my entire body sinking, momentarily blurring the five years I'd spent with Jayce."What's your name?" His voice reached my ear, a ragged breath that made my ears tinge with warmth."Caitlyn." I hesitated briefly before disclosing my name."A charming name," he responded playfully, not sharing his own name with me."The air in here is stifling. Shall we find another place?" His tone carried a softness, yet an underlying imperiousness. I realized the implications of saying yes, and I lightly bit my lip in an attempt to clear my thoughts. However, a dizzy sensation overcame me, making it feel as though I were floating.His eyes brimmed with excitement and desire. Soon, he was leading me by the hand toward the back door of the bar. An hour later, we arrived at his residence. It was evident that this was a temporary refuge. I considered regretting my decision to leave that room, but an inner voice persistently urged me not to.The man gasped as he pushed me onto the bed upon entering the room. His firm chest pressed against mine, akin to a beast driven by desire. My heart raced, and the heat within me intensified as I attempted to push back. However, my movement was misinterpreted as rejection. He handled me somewhat roughly, pulling my arms above me and pinning me down."Look at me." His eyes staring back at me with a hungry force I hadn't expected to see. I wasn't sure what he was doing, and when he ventured further south, I realized the destination he had in mind.A soft cry left my throat as the feeling of his lips and tongue upon my core created a build within my stomach. My body trembled at his touch, not with fear, but with something else."No! This wasn't right! I shouldn't have felt this way..." I thought.I felt ashamed of myself for my pleasure, but I just couldn't control herself. It was as if my body had been checked out from my brain and was operating on its own.Through all the mess and chaos, my soft moans admitted the desire within that I refused to acknowledge — I wanted him.I didn't want to admit it – but I did.I felt as if I had betrayed Jayce and was ashamed of my own reactions. "Don't be afraid; tonight will be unforgettable," he promised.He disrobed effortlessly, leaving no trace, and delicately brushed my face with his fingers. He gently helped me tuck my disheveled hair behind my ear.Before I could process what was happening, he surged forward once again, and in the next instant, a hand as searing as a branding iron roamed over my body. It caressed me mercilessly, causing my consciousness to blur."No, don't!" I protested.However, soon, pain shot through my entire body, and I let out a reluctant hiss. I slapped my hands against the man's smooth spine with force, only managing to further excite him.He paid no attention to my protests, arching his back. A low, frenzied growl escaped his throat once more. His eyes turned crimson, ablaze with desire.I couldn't recall how much time had passed. Desire consumed me like a fire, alternately plunging me to the depths of the ocean and lifting me into the clouds. The man before me offered an entirely unique experience.Caitlyn's POVWhen I groggily opened my eyes, I realized that everything around me appeared rather unfamiliar, but the ache in my body served as a reminder of last night's escapade. With newfound alertness, I sat up, only to find the room empty and abandoned. There, on the nightstand beside me, lay a key with a note tucked underneath."This is a gift for you, little wildcat."I remained frozen in place, partly due to my own indulgence the previous night, and partly because of my surprise at the man's unexpected generosity. However, reason prevailed, and I left the keys where they were, escaping the house as if I were fleeing from something dreadful.Sitting in the car on my way home, I retrieved my cell phone from my bag. As soon as I turned it on, a flood of messages came pouring in—most of them from Leona's calls, interspersed with a few brief messages from my father.In the depths of despair, not a single message from Jayce had reached me, leaving me feeling utterly abandoned by
Caitlyn's POVLike a wretched specter, I returned to my own graveyard, my mind plagued by confusion. The experiences of the past few days left me feeling as if the world around me had turned surreal and unfamiliar. In a haze, I heard a sharp knock on the door, followed by the familiar voice of my father."Caitlyn, it's time to get up. Jayce is here," he said.At the mention of Jayce's name, my heart clenched violently, as if pricked by a needle. I was still trying to come to terms with the pain of his betrayal while attempting to adapt to my new identity: that of a forsaken woman left by her fiancé. Though my heart was shattered, I was determined not to reveal my despair in front of him. Unaware of the events of the previous night, my father made small talk with Jayce outside the door. "Caitlyn is always sleeping until noon," he said.I hurriedly composed myself, tidying my disheveled hair and wiping away the traces of tears from the night before. Just then, Jayce entered the room
Caitlyn's POV"What are you up to?" Jayce's voice cut through the air like a sharp blade, fixing an angry gaze on Swain, who momentarily froze but quickly composed himself.With a sycophantic grin on his face, Swain replied, "Oh, nothing. I'm just assisting you in teaching this shameless woman a lesson. Her very existence is a disgrace to our esteemed Purple Moon Pack.""Get lost!" Jayce retorted sharply, causing Swain to glare at me indignantly before reluctantly stepping aside."Caitlyn, are you alright?" Jayce's concern showed in his gentle frown as he turned to me."Yes, I'm as fine as can be," I responded, finally breaking my silence. "Did you come here to express sympathy and comfort me? Or was it just to flaunt your new girlfriend, who, I must admit, is stunningly beautiful?"My words seemed to catch Jayce off guard, leaving him not knowing how to respond. Until then, I had always played the role of understanding and kind girlfriend, but my outburst had shattered that image."I
Caitlyn's POV Jayce leaned wearily against the wall, one hand clutching his chest as he struggled to catch his breath. "Jayce! Do you know what you're doing?" My father, Pantheon, snapped in a chilling and stentorian voice. "You should ask your daughter what she did!" "I never had sex with Caitlyn, but she cheated on me, and now she's pregnant with someone else's child! She tricked you all!" Jayce looked at me and yelled and tried to prove his innocence. I turned my head around to face my father who now stood upright before me. Age had etched its marks on his face, but in that moment, his eyes blazed with anger and determination. "Father!" I called out, realizing that the man standing there was none other than my own father, Pantheon. He must have discovered the pregnancy test I had discarded in the trash. "Pantheon, you disappoint me. I shall report today's events truthfully to the Alpha. Those who engage with outsiders will be banished from the pack," Jayce declared s
Caitlyn's POVAfter my father had spoken to me, I spent the following week engulfed in fear, dreading the possibility of the Alpha and his soldiers from the pack coming after us. But true to my father's words, everything remained remarkably calm.Time passed, and soon it was the day of Morgana and Jayce's mating ceremony.The mating ceremony was scheduled to take place in the evening, with the customary vows exchanged in front of the moon god.The members of the pack were all elegantly attired, and various glowing pack totems encircled the venue, while a mesmerizing bonfire flickered at the center, casting a mysterious and solemn glow on the faces of the attendees.Leona and I were the sole exceptions at this joyous celebration; we sat in a corner, observing the proceedings with a cold detachment. "Hmph, to be honest, she can't hold a candle to you. If you were wearing that dress, you'd be a hundred... No, ten thousand times more beautiful than her!""Stop it. Luckily, I saw Jayce's
Caitlyn's POVUpon hearing that familiar voice, I couldn't fathom the situation, yet my entire body inexplicably relaxed, only to tense up again with each gesture of his hand.I had been coerced by this person!"You... What is it you want?"Seizing the momentary relaxation of his grip, I implored impatiently. After all, we were still within the territory of the Purple Moon Pack, and with such a significant incident having occurred, the security would be tighter than usual."What was that you said?"His deep, velvety voice permeated my ear, and I could even sense his breath, rough and warm.Just then, hurried footsteps approached from the side; evidently, the soldiers from earlier were scouring the area.A glimmer of hope flickered inside me. All I needed to do was make a sound to attract their attention.Yet, his hand gently clasped my neck, even in the darkness, revealing his pale wrist. His touch was delicate, akin to a woman's hand, but I had no doubt he could end my life in an ins
Caitlyn's POVI picked up the card, my heart leaping with surprise at the sight of Talon's phone number inscribed on it. His earlier meanness had left me wondering if he was just playing a cruel joke on me."What a lunatic," I murmured, shaking my head, eager to erase the unpleasant memory from my mind.I composed myself, straightening my clothes and taking a deep breath before deciding to head back home. However, as I started to move, a sudden loud noise up ahead caught my attention. A group of people hurriedly rushed towards me."Caitlyn! Are you okay?" My father led the group, rushing towards me with concern written all over his face. Behind him stood several senior family members, donned in armor and brandishing weapons, ready to take on any potential threat."I heard an assassin escape in this direction. Did it harm you?" my father inquired with worry evident in his voice."No, I was just walking here when I saw a dark shadow fleeing in that direction," I replied, feeling a bit u
Caitlyn's POVAs I lay on my spacious bed at home, Talon's unruly face kept recurring in my mind, and I knew that everything had changed.I touched my stomach, feeling a sense of joy for this little life growing inside me. However, I knew it wouldn't be an easy journey. Loving a werewolf was already forbidden in society, let alone being with a powerful rogue who had even killed pack leaders.The thought was like a lump in my throat, making it hard to breathe.I took out the card and held it above my head, contemplating for a long while before finally setting the phone down.The turbulent night passed without incident, but everyone understood it was merely the calm before the storm.The next morning, Leona arrived at my house in a frenzy before I even woke up."Caitlyn, are you alright? I heard that you had a close encounter with that assassin last night. He didn't harm you, did he? Ugh, it's all my fault; if I hadn't been so greedy for that little while and had gone home with you earl