Zephyrus’ POVI couldn’t wait to wrap this up and return to our little log cabin. I loved Lena’s idea immensely of a honeymoon. She was right! I wanted this to be more a sexcapade than anything else. She had no idea about the sinful thoughts invading my mind all the time. I didn’t just desire her. I pined for her, craved her with every cell of my body, with every breath I took. It was so deep-rooted inside me, I sometimes feared I would crush her with the intensity of my feelings for her. Of course, the mission would be our priority, but I wanted to explore this attraction we felt for one another. I wanted her to fall in love with me the same way I did for her. I could do anything to make her fall for me. Although patience wasn’t one of my virtues, it was strange how I could wait so patiently for her to fall in love with me. Yet I couldn’t wait to get inside her again. The sight of her curvy body, waiting for my touch, always had turned me on, but I tried my best to restrain my urges

Zephyrus’ POV: After the phone call, I felt relieved. Hazel would stay with Lena until I returned. I wanted her to accompany me, but I changed my mind at seeing Hera’s disturbed state. However, Hera’s behavior towards my mate worried me. I didn’t address the issue now since Hera wasn’t in her right senses, but if it continued, I would definitely have to talk to her. Lena was my fated mate, and I would always stand up for her, even against my sibling, if she was wrong. We flew over the dark, looming, mountainous terrain towards Hay River in silence. Leandros and Lyra were exceptionally quiet since the time we boarded my helicopter. Hera looked relieved as she rested with her eyes closed. I wanted to meet Lena before I left, but with Leandros waiting outside, I couldn’t take the risk. I had expected Leandros to escape with Lyra. Anything was possible for him! I knew his reckless nature so well! Thankfully, he didn’t, or Hera would have driven me crazy. It was almost 9 o’clock when

Zephyrus’ POVThe feel of her warm tongue on the mark turned me on. I ached to knot her like I had never done before. Now I knew how she felt when I touched the mark I gave her. I smiled at her impulsive move! She was so unique, marking me the way I had marked her. I didn’t know if any Alpha had ever been marked this way, but I didn’t care. I was hers and she had the right to mark me.I had never in my wildest imagination expected to feel this euphoric. My mind was in emotional turmoil as she raised her head and looked at me. I drowned in her beautiful blue eyes, finally giving in to the temptation. Reaching out, I grabbed her cheeks to devour her lips. She purred with delight and it drove me crazy. I needed her so badly. I could never have had enough of her. “Kiss me, Zy!” she whispered, her hands caressing my cheek. I stilled, loving the name immensely. It made me feel cherished, as if she loved me. No one had ever called me that. “I love you, Lenn!” She smiled and closed her ey

Lena’s POVI gripped my dagger as I waited for Zephyrus to open the door. If he had expected me to hide while he fought the enemy, he was wrong. I could quite help him in any fight. However, Zephyrus relaxed as he went near the main door. Maybe he had recognized the creature on the doorstep. He opened the door with a look of relief to see David standing there, covered in snow. “Hey, Alpha! I just dropped by in case you needed something!” I gave him a look of relief, although Zephyrus didn’t look surprised by his presence. “Come in. We’re in a fix.” He opened the door wider to allow David inside. “What’s up, Alpha?” He looked at Zephyrus with concern. “Did you see any footprints in the snow? Or maybe someone outside the cabin?” David shook his head but scrunched up his nose. “No, but there’s a strange scent around the cabin. I’m sure there are notorious wolves around here. Being a rogue for five years, I’ve learned to differentiate between scents.” Zephyrus looked excited while I

Lena’s POV Hera’s reaction to my presence shocked me immensely. Didn’t Zephyrus inform her about us? I didn’t like her at all, despite Hazel’s claims. “Yes. She’s my mate, Hera!” he stated, but Hera scoffed at him. “Really? I thought you didn’t believe in that?” She brushed past me without acknowledging my presence. I glanced at Zephyrus, feeling insulted by his only family. What had I done to deserve this? “I’m sorry on her behalf. She’ll come around.” He caught my hand and followed his twin, but I didn’t wish to join them. I could hear squeals echoing through the house as Hera and Hazel met in the living room. As we walked inside, they sobered and Hera glared at me again. Suddenly, I had the wish to disappear from the house. “Sit, Lena, please,” Zephyrus leaned in to whisper. How did he know I was contemplating an escape? “You both carry on. I’ll make dinner.” He pulled me down on the sofa beside him, paying no heed to my excuses. I could feel Hera’s angry gaze pinned on me wh