SLADE POVPerhaps I should have told Winter what I intended to do - attack the hunters who had taken Britney and Alex captive. But I knew Winter would object to it. She would be ready to bite my head off, reminding me of my promises.I breathed out and stared at my hands, thinking about last night. The memory of the tingling sensation and the sound of my bones breaking still lingered in my mind. And seeing Winter in another light left me feeling conflicted.She had appeared divinely, and I was tempted to think she was the goddess. Her scent and her enthralling appearance had almost driven me over the edge. Again, I could have done awful if I had not taken control.I cursed as everything played back in my mind. Clasping my head, I took a deep breath. I had obtained my powers, yet I was scared shitless. I didn't know where to start, and the familiar feeling of pain and death hung around me like a heavy cloud.Clenching the pen tightly, I scowled as the door opened.Jude stumbled in and
SLADE POVEverything spiralled out of control so fast. One minute I was communicating with Larry, and the next, a wail filtered through the air. I jumped to my feet and darted towards the open window, gaping."Shit!" I grunted. "I think the hunters are here, Larry!"Almost immediately, the door to my room flung open, and Winter stumbled in, followed by Declan, Jed, and Lowry."S-Slade....!" Winter gasped, stuttering. I rushed to her side and caught her before she fell. Furrowing my brows, I asked, "What's wrong?" My heart pounded as I gripped her warm yet trembling hands."They're..." she began, but instead of more words, she coughed up blood."Winter!" I shook her, scowling at the others in the room. "What the hell is going on? Why won't anyone tell me anything?! Who the fuck did this to her?"Declan, Jed, and Lowry's eyes gleamed a fiery amber, and they snarled, "You promised, Alpha. Do what you should do, or the lady suffers!""What do you mean?!" I barked. "Is this some sick joke?
SLADE POVAs I journeyed towards the seer's cave, I passed several working omegas.They tilled the land and tended to the animals in the large field near the hill of the Moon Stone pack.The moon stone pack was the largest in Copperborrow, surpassing even the Royal Moon pack, which I had initially thought to be the biggest in the district.It boasted many things, but the field was one of the best in the pack.It covered half of the settlement and produced various farm products and animals. The field was divided by fences, with sections for grazing animals, crops, and wildflowers ranging from delicate pink primrose to bold orange poppies. Bees and butterflies dart between the blossoms, collecting nectar and pollen.I breathed out as the wind glided around me, letting my eyes wander further around the enthralling landscape.It was no news that the goddess had originally resided in the Moon Stone pack and had blessed it; I believed it was why the pack was the wealthiest in the whole Copp
WINTER POV"I've brought your favourite!" Slade waltzed into the room, holding a tray of food. I inhaled deeply, but the scent of the food made me feel sick to my stomach, and I slapped my hand over my mouth to avoid vomiting.After swallowing the bitter taste, the nausea left, and I glared at Slade."Are you still angry at me?" he asked with a frown. "I've already apologised.""You didn't apologise," I murmured. "You avoided my questions and made me feel like I was overreacting.""I'm sorry," Slade said, placing the tray on the table. "Is that enough?""First of all, take this meal away before I throw up all over the place," I replied, "Secondly, I'll consider forgiving you.""That's not fair," Slade pouted, but I rolled my eyes. "You weren't fair either.""Fine," he sighed. "I admit that I'm the reason you're angry. But about the food, it's your favourite, and I told Jasmine to garnish it just the way you like it." Slade pushed the tray toward me.I pinched the bridge of my nose and
WINTER POVI had no idea how long we had been in that position (Slade was still inside of me), but the shuffling of feet outside the door brought me back to reality.I squirmed on top of Slade's still-hard dick, attempting to stand."Stay still," Slade mumbled, gripping my waist as he pushed me back into him.Frowning at him, I whispered, "Someone's coming.""I'm not done yet," Slade grunted, thrusting into me again.I gasped as he hardened immediately and locked eyes with him. "You already released; shouldn't you be satisfied?""That doesn't mean I can't go again," he said. "You feel great, Winter, and I want to be forever inside you."I bite my lower lip, melting into him. I couldn't resist him, especially when he spoke in such a manner. Also, I believed Slade knew how to break my resolve and make me give in to him.The footsteps grew closer, and I pushed at his chest. "Someone is definitely coming this way!" I said urgently."I'll be fast," he whispered, pushing me off him, turning
SLADE POV"How about we purify this room now that she's gone? We can ask the seer and elders to do it," Mother suggested, scanning the room before glaring at me."Why did you let her seduce you into sleeping with her here? This place reeks of sex! Britney was never this bad, and she never talked back to me. Now, I feel sorry for coming between the two of you.""Mother..." I muttered, but scowled at me and cut in."You always jump to her defence. Has she bewitched you into defending her? Did she threaten to leave you if you didn't support her?""Winter is the best daughter-in-law you could ever hope for. You should be grateful for the kind of woman she is. She's a healer and a wonderful Luna.""Why should I be grateful? It's not as if you met her when she was pure. She's been ruined, and I can't understand why you won't let her go..."I slammed my hands on the table, tired of my mother's nagging and, especially, her distaste for Winter."If you only want to say horrible things about my
SLADE POV I shuffled towards the infirmary, my thoughts racing with the upcoming battle. Slowly, I pushed open the door, revealing Lisa sitting by Jude's bed and administering medication."Alpha!" Lisa exclaimed as she noticed me. Then she furrowed her brows. "Lady Winter said you shouldn't be allowed to enter the infirmary. She'll throw a fit if she knows.""Would I be sent out even away from my pack? The fact that my mate doesn't want me around, and as the king, should I listen to what she says?" I retorted with raised brows."N...No....!" Lisa stuttered and added. "But Alpha, she cares about you, and it's for your good."Ignoring her, I moved closer to Jude. "How is he?""He's recovering faster," Lisa replied. "Perhaps in a week, he should be out of the clinic.""Good," I murmured. I couldn't afford to wait longer than a week to get what I needed from Jude. His recovery was important not only to me but to the pack as well.I had been planning to attack the Hunters, but everything
A WEEK LATER"How much longer do I have to stay here? Feels like an eternity," Jude complained."Just a little while longer. You're the first patient to recover fully," I flashed him a smile, but he winced in response."Considering the number of shots I got, I'd say it was bound to happen sooner or later," he said.I shook my head, knowing that my initiative made the difference, not his supposed ability.Despite repeatedly trying to call forth my healing powers from my aura, I had come up empty. It was as if nothing was left in me. After my attack on Summer, all the powers I believed I had vanished.For healing, I had to rely on herbs instead. I ground them up and concocted a mixture that I used on Jude. He was my first test subject, and I was relieved it had worked."This infirmary is giving me the creeps," he shuddered. "I never want to come back here again.""I hope you won't have to," I said, rubbing his arm before administering his final shot."Fúck, that stung!" he groaned, grit