"Guards," William hollered. Ryker placed his finger against her cheek. Her skin felt as cold as ice. His heart jolted painfully. The tingles he felt were faint and weak. His wolf became restless. "Where?" his gaze raked her body impatiently, looking for the snakebite. When he received no answer, he looked up at the healer."Where?" his voice deep and low but laced with danger. The healer swallowed hard and pointed towards the heel of her feet. Ryker was quick to scoot towards her legs and cradled her feet in his large palm. His eyes narrowed a slit as he focused on the bite. The bitten spot had turned bright green which was so unlike a snakebite. He closed his eyes and brought his nose closer to the bite to sniff it. A foul smell assailed his nostrils. His eyes snapped open as the realization hit him like a bolt of lightning. It wasn't an ordinary snake bite. She was bitten by Ganguar, the witch's pet. A magical serpent that served as a pet to witches. They are deadly in n

"You are here," his thought was interrupted by Riva's voice. He looked up and saw her coming out of the bathroom. His blank gaze roved over her half-naked body. "Take off your clothes," he commanded placidly and rose to put out all the lanterns. The woman smiled knowingly and wiggled out of her clothes. She got on her bed and waited for him to join her. After drowning the room in darkness, he climbed on the mattress. The bed creaked faintly under his massive weight. He pulled down his pants and pushed inside her. "You are extra excited to..aah lord," the woman mewled, feeling his thick girth filling her up. The man seemed in no mood to chatter away as he drilled in and out of her. Her ruptured screams echoed in the room along with skin slapping skin. The woman whimpered in pain and tears rained down her eyes as she submissively endured his beastly pace. The pain was mixed with the dark pleasure only this man was capable of giving her. His breath grazed her shoulder as he penetrate

"He is not your mate," Hendrix pointed out in a displeased tone. Rosalie sighed out. Didn't they sort it out already? " So what if he isn't? This union is profitable for Avalona," she replied indifferently. Hendrix frowned in disapproval. He wasn't able to comprehend her reasons. They were lame and against Avalona's interest. "No, it won't. You know very well that pups of chosen mates are not as strong as the offspring of destined mates. I will never approve of this," Hendrix reminded her sharply. "We've already discussed this, haven't we?" she sighed. " I am growing old and I cannot spend my whole life looking for my mate," she added. Instead of replying, Hendrix silently studied her countenance which she was trying hard to keep impassive. Rosalie felt uncomfortable under his scrutiny gaze. Those eyes had a knack for catching lies. It was after several moments that he finally opened his mouth."By mating with someone else other than your mate, you are questioning Moon Goddess

Ryker roamed the area, anxiously tracing her scent through the air. Relief flickered inside him as he finally detected a whiff of her scent. He followed the scent into the woods. The green span had turned crimson, littered with countless bodies. His steps stumbled upon numerous corpses, some belonged to vampires, and some were of wolves. He frantically scanned his surroundings. Amidst the battle, his focus was solely on Rosalie. His senses became alert when he heard a faint rustling sound. Staring ahead and jaw squared, he waited for the attacker to reveal himself. Unsurprisingly, a vampire emerged from the shadows behind him. A sickly grin spread across his face as he lunged towards him. But before he could sink his teeth into his neck, Ryker reached over his shoulder and grabbed the back of his head with the speed of lightning.Without a flinch, Ryker pulled the leech forward and tossed him to the ground. Reaching out, he clawed his heart out of his chest in one quick motion. Turni

Their marking ceremony was going to be followed by a five-day-long festival to celebrate the auspicious union of rulers of Queen Rosalie and King William. The whole of Avalona and Attiha were high on spirit. Today was the day, Rosalie was going to forsake her bond with Ryker for good and tie one with King William.She had a smile on her face but her heart was crying. She pretended to be happy and excited but on the inside she was dead. She had not cried as much in her life together as she cried in those five days. Her maids were busy dolling her up for her marking ceremony. She wore a red color gown that befits the event and looked both elegant and attractive. The maids were on their toes to turn the Queen into a beautiful fairy. They did a good job of hiding the puffiness of her eyes and the wrinkles that curled around her eyes. "Done?" Rosalie raised her gaze and asked teh one who was doing her hair. The maid nodded in response and fell a step back out of respect. Rosalie didn't