ARIAMy eyes widened in terror as I saw the dark smoke surrounding Tyrion surge into his body. The demonic essence filled him in seconds, and I could only scream while watching it happen. Hespera was slowly regaining her strength. She got up to her knees, pulled out the remaining red crystal from the pocket of her robe, and squeezed it in her hand. Then her eyes shifted to Tyrion, and she welcomed the sight of him becoming possessed by the demon with a dark grin spreading her mouth.I yanked the silver rings, trying to loosen their anchorage in the rocks. My wrists were bleeding, but I couldn't care less about the physical pain. The only ache that became unbearable was my heart breaking at the sight of Felix's bloodied corpse and my mate, who was about to become someone else...Tyrion proudly straightened up his naked body, his blood-dirtied chest heaved and fell, emphasizing his defined muscles. When his eyes opened, I knew that he wasn't the one in control of this body. Tears floode
ARIA Once the Moon Blade pierced my mate's chest, Gadreel looked at me in shock. Pain and fury twisted his expression. He curled his fingers on the silver blade and used the remains of his strength to pull it out. Too late. I might have been crying my eyes out, but my grip stayed as strong as it was at the moment I thrust the sword, ripping the flesh of my loved one. Suddenly, his body began convulsing as if he had been electrocuted. He roared viciously as his blazing eyes turned into black smoke. The overwhelming stink of sulfur hit my nostrils, making me lean back as more smoke evaporated through Tyrion's skin. I felt as if I was being led by the Moon Blade itself. It told me to withdraw the blade, and I obeyed. Once I did, Tyrion's body fell to the ground, and the sword began to shine brighter than before. Then the blade started sucking in the smoke. I could hear the shrieks of the dying demon as his essence sank in the glow of the Moon Blade until everything turned silent. I coll
TYRION Four months later I loved waking up while feeling the warmth of Aria's magnificent naked body. I could never restrain my fingers from tracing her curves while we were lying like this. I always looked forward to the soft gasps that broke through her plush lips each time my touch pleased her. This time was no different. A low growl left my throat as she shifted in her sleep, instinctively pushing her curvy butt toward my erection. I grabbed her hips and rubbed my hard cock against the sensitive skin between her thighs. She moaned. Her heart started to race, and the delicious scent of her arousal filled the air of our bedroom. My hands wandered to her breasts, feeling her nipples harden underneath the feather-like touch of my fingertips. Another moan left her lips when one of my hands slipped between her legs to tease her clit. "You're so bad for waking your Queen like this…" she breathed. "You love me when I'm bad," I purred before biting her neck. She turned around and pushe
ARIA I was standing in Alpha Blaze's office and stared at him in shock, hoping that I misheard his words. I knew that Blaze had always hated me, but he was also my brother, and I naively hoped that having the same blood running in our veins would stop him from causing me harm. I might have been wrong about that. Jack Stonewood—Blaze's Beta, my aunt—Ramona, and two men that came from the Blood Shadow Pack all had their eyes on me as my brain hectically processed what was happening. "I said that you will become Alpha Kestrel's new wife," Blaze repeated, his mouth curving into a vicious smirk. I couldn't help the peal of hysteric laughter that escaped my throat. "You are kidding, right?" Jack stepped closer to me and slapped my cheek hard, making me stumble back. "Show some respect to your Alpha," he hissed. I could feel my wolf scratching angrily, more than eager to surface, but I had to calm her down. This wasn't a fight I could win. My cheek was already getting swollen, and that s
ARIAThree days later, everyone in the pack knew about my upcoming marriage and our alliance with the Blood Shadow Pack. Everyone was eagerly awaiting that day, everyone except for me. My frustration grew by the minute. Blaze set a few wolves to follow wherever I went. He wanted to make sure that I wouldn't try to escape before the wedding. I couldn't even go pee without some bastard mind-linking Blaze about it.As three more days went by, my surveillance turned almost into a house arrest. But just when I thought that all chances for my plan to succeed were gone, my friends, Damara and Nessa, showed up. Damara and I were in the same class in high school. She was this sexy blond vamp type with blue eyes. She had always been aware that she was attractive, and she made fair use of it, changing her boyfriends every two months. Nessa was a short, brown-haired cutie-pie with cat-like green and grey eyes. Despite her innocent look, Nessa loved to party, drink, and seduce boys. Damara and I m
ARIAThat day finally came. It was it, the day of my bachelorette party. It was my last day of freedom. I had to lose my virginity during that party no matter what. Unfortunately, it didn't seem like I was getting any closer to my goal...I thought that going to the Silver Mist Club would be perfect to make my plan work. The club belonged to our pack but was on the far outskirts of the pack's territory. It welcomed wolves from other packs and humans as well. Before I walked in, I was mentally prepared for a one-night stand, but my strong determination left me once I was inside, giving in to doubts and hesitation.Now I was sitting in a throne-like chair, wearing a pink veil with a glittered pink crown, and wondering what the hell I was doing. I was drinking my fifth sweet drink with a tiny umbrella, pretending that I was having a good time and forcefully smiling at my friends. My eyes had already scanned ninety-nine percent of the male specimens within the club without finding anyone
ARIAThis was insanity. I was insane. I knew nothing about the man I was with, but I trusted him. Did it make any sense? The way he held me in his arms felt amazing. I felt safe as if I had always belonged there.His tongue quickly found its way into my mouth. He caressed me gently before deepening the kiss and forcing a soft moan out of my throat. His arms traveled up my back, finding the long zipper of my dress. I hardly registered when he pulled it down and his fingers began to explore my naked skin. He ripped my thin shoulder straps with one swift move and made my pink dress fall to the floor. I didn't wear a bra since the bodice held my boobs well enough, but I instantly regretted it. Perhaps I shouldn't have problems with nudity while being a wolf who ends up naked after every shift, but this made me feel completely vulnerable…"Don't hide from me," he ordered when my hands went to cover my breasts.I looked into his eyes and gasped. I could swear that his irises were burning, a
ARIAThe man I had slept with was no longer there. I missed his warmth. I missed him. Was it strange? I didn't even know his name; I hadn't asked for it. I thought I was prepared for everything that came with a one-night stand. It went according to my plan. I was no longer a virgin. So why did it feel like there was a hole in my heart?The time I spent in his arms was the most amazing moment of my life. No words could describe how I felt. I had been cherished and spoiled by the pleasure he had given me. It wasn't anything I expected; it was a thousand times better, but as he left, I felt incomplete."Snap out of it, Aria!" I scolded myself, slapping my cheeks. "He was just a hot guy! A human!"I knew I had to get my head straight. I did it. I would not become the wife of some old man, and one day I would find my true mate and be happy. I giggled dreamily at that thought, but my laughter died quickly as I tried to get out of bed.I found out the new meaning of the word "soreness." I co