AZALEA "Are you okay, Alpha? Is everything alright with you?" My chest tightens as I inquire, seeing the searing pain written all over Alpha Andras's features. He leans on me slightly as his breathing becomes more rapid, and tears appear at the corners of his eyes. "Az…Azalea." His voice is shaky, and he spits out, blinking back the tears. "Let me go. I'm…I'm all right." He attempts to pull away from me, but I hold him back with my might. His body stiffens in astonishment but relaxes once he realizes I won't let go of him. To calm him, I pat his head and speak softly. "I will not let go, Alpha Andras." I tighten my grip on him and continue to brush his scalp, rubbing gently. "What's wrong with you?" Alpha Andras shakes his head slightly as if to say no, but he still leans into my arms. He shudders under my grip and temporarily closes his eyes in pain. When he opens them, he sighs loudly, and I can tell he's struggling to keep his emotions in check. "Alpha…" "Just...leave, Azale
AZALEAThe sound of cold water splashing on my face wakes me up. I jolt up, terrified, my hands scratching my eyes in astonishment.As my eyes adapt to the dazzling light streaming through the open windows, I see it's early dawn, and I'm in Alpha Andra's room.I hear angry voices not far from where I am lying and immediately recognize them as those of the Luna Queen. Jenna. A shudder runs down my spine as I freeze, and recollections of everything that transpired last night flash through my mind. Alpha Andras and I had talked about many amusing topics and had even laughed so hard at the memories. We'd had a great time and even had a drink...a glass of what appeared to be a scarlet liquid we drank from a goblet together.He'd also go to the entry of the room's door and peer outside as if he were looking for someone or something. I had no idea why he was doing it, but I remained silent.Nonetheless, I'm confident we must have dozed off during our chat last night, and I'm not sure what ha
AZALEAThe days following the incident involving me, Alpha Andras, and Jenna fly by in a haze. I haven't been summoned for my customary sex lessons in a long time, and I haven't laid eyes on Alpha Andras in a long time, which is much to my relief because I don't even want to!I'm still saddened by everything that happened that morning and how Alpha Andras was so cold. But then, what did I expect?As for Jenna? The Luna Queen has been unusually harsh to me in her utmost glory, and it's almost as if her previously existing hatred for me has multiplied tenfold. And, as much as I despise it, it pains me because there is nothing I can do but obey her agonizing regulations.I've just concluded my day's errands and am sitting in my room, combing my hair after my evening bath. The duties assigned to me today were quite laborious, but I completed them all, and I am exhausted right now. I just need to rest. I am humming to myself and cleaning my hair when I hear a tap on the door. I don't answ
ALPHA ANDRAS'I'm sorry, Alpha Andras, but if we're not having sex, I'll have to call your bluff.'Even when the shock wears off, I find myself repeating Azalea's words in my brain, and a cold pit forms in my stomach because she's right. I despise the fact that she is correct. I hate it with every ounce of my being, but I don't show it to her. Instead, I concentrate on the fact that she had the nerve to say it to me, and I take a step towards her. She doesn't take a step back, which is surprising because the Azalea I know would have taken a step back or maybe cowered in fear at my actions. But she doesn't move an inch, and while I can see a flicker of terror over her face, her eyes quickly harden into defiance. There isn't a shred of surrender in her body - this isn't the Azalea of old. This lady in front of me is not the slave I purchased months ago. I take a deep breath and swallow. "What did you just say, Azalea?" I inquire coldly, still unsure whether I heard correctly.She do
After Alpha Andras had apologized to me, I heard him muttering things to himself about me but I couldn't make any meaning out of what he was saying so I proceeded to ask him about it.He didn't say anything. Was just staring at me with this look in her eyes. And when he moved closer to me, my brain thought of possible things he was going to do to me, literally everything except kissing me. The next thing I felt was his lips on mine, kissing me!I was too stunned to say or do anything. He kept kissing me and initially I was stiff and unyielding, could this be one of his tricks again? I thought to myself. But the more he kept kissing me and pulling me deeper into his body till I could feel the hardness and rhythmic movement of his chest on my breasts, I let go of all thoughts, opening up and giving in to the kiss.My wolf howled in approval, she'd been waiting for a day like this, so her howling wasn't so surprising to me. After what seems like forever, he finally breaks apart and I'm l
AZALEAThe morning light from the window touches my face, and my eyes open instantly. A dull ache throbs at the base of my head as I sit up, and a hand reaches up to rub the sleep from my eyes. When my fingers move away, and I look at my right palm, I notice a bite mark from—I blush hard quickly as memories of last night flood back into my mind like a roaring storm. When I’d barged into Alpha Andras’s bedchamber to request explanations for his crazy conduct, he’d shut me off halfway with a kiss. Then foreplay had followed, and he’d used his hands and mouth to work me into sexual bliss. The vigorous sex on his bed left my body hurting and tired. But in the best possible way. As I recall everything, humiliation fills my entire body. Despite the embarrassment, I feel triumphant and spread my arms wide."And good morning to you too, Azalea."A deep masculine voice startles me mid-stretch, and another realization sets in. I am still in Alpha Andras' bed! I slept in his room last night.P
ALPHA ANDRAS I'm in my office, head bent, trying to sort through some critical files with my beta, Donovan, when the door bursts open, and Jenna enters. "The council is—" Donovan stops talking halfway through when he notices her. His brow furrows, and he blinks a few times in surprise before remaining silent. He just bows respectfully and steps back from the desk. Looking up from the documents in my hands as she moves towards me, my wolf growls disapprovingly at the sight of her, and its irritation is even more apparent when she circles the desk and leans over to kiss my cheek. I'm perplexed by my wolf's aggressive attitude, but I don't press it. Instead, I try to quiet the beast down. It's been over a year since we married, and while my wolf has never reacted warmly to Jenna's presence - which I thought was unusual given that we're mates - it's never been this violent. And this is not just happening today.My wolf has been restless lately, snarling incessantly and snapping at une
JENNAI stand paralyzed, staring at my husband but seeing nothing. It's as if someone has taken over my body and deprived me of all ability to function. For a moment, I think I’ve misheard, and this is all a dream - one in which Andras is yelling at me because he is drunk - so I pinch myself hard. But, no, I am awake. This is not a dream, and everything happening is quite real. My mouth hangs open for a half second, and I have no idea what to say. But I quickly find my voice. "Andras, did you just threaten me?" No, no. He would not dare. I'm still in amazement, and what he just said is a joke. Right? My chest tightens as I look at him. Perhaps I might understand his thoughts and what is going on in his head. But his eyes are harsh. And so cold, as if they could cut through anything in its path. The expression on his face scares me. He's like an enraged wolf, waiting for his victim - me - to cower at his feet. It's not a look I ever thought I would see from my husband.It frightens