OliverI wasn’t surprised to hear that Helena had refused the bath. I wouldn’t have accepted it if I was in her position. I quickly called my beta, and he made sure all the arrangements were made so that she could take a proper shower in the morning. The closest thing to a bathroom the warriors found in her cabin was the small pond nearby.I had to dig deep to figure out what would make her more comfortable. All I had to go on really was what my sister enjoyed and wanted while she was still alive. Over the years, I had had the odd one-night fling, but I had never had anything serious. I always tried to treat the ladies in my life as best I could, but I always made sure they understood that they weren’t my mates.It was strange to be on the other side now. Helena was my mate. I wanted to give her the world, but she looked like a frightened bunny who was at the ready to run at any moment, so I had to be careful not to overwhelm her. At the same time, I could see her strength shining tho
Helena“You aren’t going back into the cages.” He stopped walking so abruptly that I ran right into him. We jump apart instantly, almost as if we were hit by lightning or something. He sighs and pulls his fingers through his tick hair as he takes a couple of steps away from me. “You have to understand. I started a war against the werewolves. All werewolves.”He looks at me with such a pained expression that I just want to run into his arms and comfort him, but I don’t. Even though the bond is pulling harder and harder for us to be together with each passing second, I had to resist. I can’t allow myself to fall for the Lycan king. I can’t allow my heart to be broken again. I know this time I might not survive it.It took a moment, but when his words hit home, I felt a second bolt of shock run through my body. Taking a step back, I studied him carefully. I wouldn’t stand a chance if he decided to kill me! He is larger, faster, and stronger than I am. Even in our wolf forms. Especially i
HelenaI wanted to know what the hell was going on. I wanted to see, but I wasn’t allowed. It was beyond frustrating! I have spent the past two years doing what I wanted when I wanted! Now I had to do as I was told all over again! I caught a glimpse of myself in the small mirror in my tent and my cheeks turned bright red. My hair was disheveled, and my cheeks were flushed!Everyone could guess what happened between me and Oliver if they saw me now! I grabbed my brush and fixed my hair quickly before splashing some cold water on my face. Oliver might not care about what people thought, but I sure as hell did. I didn’t want anyone thinking I was fucking the king to save my life! I rolled my eyes at my own thoughts. What did it matter what people thought?! I wasn’t a pack member of the Lycans, or any other pack for that matter. I didn’t have more time to think about it when Oliver burst into my tent.“Come with me.” He gripped my wrist and pulled me outside. I didn’t fight him. I was his
HelenaHe was different this time. We were different. There was no rush to get naked like there was in the forest. He took it slowly. Kissing every part of my body after slowly removing my clothes. It didn’t matter that we were in a tent and that the entire world could hear us. When he entered me it felt as if it was our first time! It was the first time after we accepted each other.It felt as if the mate bond was cemented by that one single movement. I gasped, feeling a rush of hormones as Oliver started to move. My mind was telling me this wasn’t real! That I shouldn’t trust Oliver. That you couldn’t love someone this much so quickly. That my heart was lying to me! My heart was telling me I would never leave this man. He would always love me. That I was finally where I belonged.Oliver pushed me over the edge over and over again until I didn’t even know what my own name was anymore
Helena“Oliver,” I gaped at him. “We hardly know each other.” I started pacing back and forth, suddenly feeling as if all my limbs were in the damn way. I didn’t know what to do with them. My entire body felt as if it had suddenly turned into lead! “YOU …” I whipped around and glared at him. “You declared war on the werewolves. What are your people going to say? You can’t make a one-eighty and just expect them to accept it.” I shook my head, feeling completely overwhelmed.“My people will do what I tell them to.” He frowned, but I could see what I said was starting to sink in. We heard the ruckus long before his parents arrived and were waiting outside his tent side by side when they walked into the camp. His parents were nothing like I expected.“Mother, father. This is Helena.&rdq
Helena“Oliver! Please, you can’t kill all of them. You can’t kill all of my kind.” I felt horrified as the reason behind Oliver and his people being here finally sank in. I knew why he was here, it just didn’t register the way it did right then. Oliver frowned and when he didn’t say anything, I fell on the ground in front of him. With my head bowed low, I didn’t know of any other way to beg for the lives of the people who never cared about me!“Please, Oliver, please. You can’t kill all of them!” Tears were streaming down my cheeks. Tears I couldn’t explain. All I knew was that I couldn’t let him do that. Silence fell for a moment before I felt his strong hands gripping my upper arms. He helped me up, and I tried to swallow the tears as he lifted my chin, so I could look him in the eye.“Helena, I can’t spare him. I c
HelenaThe Lycans moved so fast, and I was still in a state of shock. When Oliver took off his shirt, I didn’t look at how incredibly he was built. I realized he meant he was going to fight Liam! I knew that there was no way Liam could beat Oliver. Oliver was the superior creature, but so far I hadn’t had the best of luck! If Liam won this fight, he had the right to claim the Lycan kingdom, didn’t he?!My eyes shot from the two men circling each other to Oliver’s parents. Why didn’t they stop this madness?!! My body wouldn’t move, and my mouth had been disconnected from my damn brain! I watched in horror as Liam attacked first. He shifted, and for a split-second, I was convinced he was going to be too fast and too strong for Oliver.I closed my eyes, cringing back, but when I didn’t hear a howl, my eyes shot open. Oliver was still in his human form! He was clinging to Liam’s
HelenaIt was beginning to feel as if I was destined to experience all of my firsts with Oliver when we walked into their city. All around us, Lycans were moving about their daily business until they saw their king. Some of them were in their Lycan form and others were in human form, but as soon as we walked through their gates, a loud roar of applause erupted around us.People moved closer to greet their king and I couldn’t help but notice Oliver taking the time to talk to them as though they were all his best friend. He knew each of their names. He knew the names of their mates and their children. If I didn’t know better, I wouldn’t have guessed he was their king. As soon as the crowd settled, Oliver cleared his throat. He looked proud when he took my hand behind him and pulled me under his arm.“After many years of praying for this moment, I am proud to introduce all of you to your Luna. Hele