SUMMER POVI smiled briefly while approaching the small hut. Pushing back the cloak hoodie from my head, I tapped on the door three times before walking in.I gasped as a hand closed over my neck, pushing me to the door.Impulsively, my leg collided with Damien's crotch as he pushed the sharp edge of a knife into my neck."Fúck, you bitch!" He grunted.The knife in his hand clattered to the ground, and he groped his crotch."You should know the way I knock by now. Why the fuck are you with a knife? Do you intend to kill me?!""I noticed a strange scent!" Damien groaned. "Don't ever do that again. What's if I can't procreate any longer?!"Damien scowled before straightening.I couldn't believe he was thinking of how to procreate out of all that was happening.Somehow, it was not weird because I knew he could be thoughtless."You barely have a mate, much less someone willing to lay with you."Damien's scowl deepened, but he said nothing.I sighed, rubbing my neck. Although I had succeed
WINTER POVI groaned for the umpteenth time. There was no denying Slade's presence was already making me uncomfortable, but I doubted he would leave.He had been watching me closely for the past twenty-four hours since I got the news about the plague. Although I didn't show signs of any infection, I couldn't say the same for him.Perhaps, he was already infected and wasn't showing any signs.I had tried getting him tested, but no amount of pleas from me made him succumb to my request.Jude walked in with a large tray, and Slade tilted his brows."I got it from one of the maids, so as per your instructions that you didn't want disturbance. So, I brought it myself." Jude explained."Eat," Slade grunted.I raised my brows as Jude took a piece of the toast.Jude shrugged and took a bite from it. He munched on it slowly and suddenly gasped.Jude clutched his throat with one hand while the other was on his chest, and he fell to the ground, wheezing.Slade jumped to his feet and growled. "Wh
CORONATIONWalking down the rocky path, my eyes strayed to the white rose, peonies, and Myrtle scattered on the ground. I clasped the flowers mentioned above that had been put in a bouquet while I dragged my feet slowly. Halting, I puffed out two breaths before letting my eyes wander away from the flowers. My palms were sweaty and shaky, and for some reason, I desired to run away. Far away from everyone.It was weird I had cold feet on my supposedly happy day.I wouldn't say I had cold feet entirely; within me, I was happy. I'd be with Slade soon, yet I wasn't pleased.The pack received information earlier about the intruders from yesterday, and Slade hadn't lied when he said they had come searching for me, but then there was more to it.Slade was targeted, too; not only he but the throne was also the utmost target. Although no one knew who was involved, not even the seer, it seemed as though the intruders had contacted an even more powerful seer to block ours from seeing their de
WINTER POVAs the Seer continued, she placed a large book-the same she had put in Slade's hand in mine and ordered me to kneel in the circle just like Slade had done.The powers that enveloped me the moment I did were dreadful. I shuddered and gasped as a cold hand gripped me from behind.Glancing around, I saw no one behind me except for the elders encompassing me.I gazed back at the seer and breathed in deeply, and puffed it out slowly.My heart thumped as the book weighed my hands down.I never knew it was as heavy as this. I gritted my teeth and tried to keep a straight face while ignoring the pain that had begun to unfurl in my wrists.Fuck, how had Slade done all these without freaking out?!Was it because he was already an Alpha and had undergone several challenges?!I couldn't tell, but it might be due to that.I made the mistake of staring at the crowd, and I saw my parents gazing at me.I saw the I told you so look on their faces before a false look of concern appeared on t
WINTER POVI thought I'd be able to resist the urge not to have naughty thoughts about Slade all night, but all I tried to do had proved futile.I had been fortunate enough that the ceremony had ended, and as soon as it did, Slade had yanked me away from the crowd and into the mansion.His mouth had closed on mine instantly, and I hadn't objected to it.I didn't want to stop.Even if I had the strength to push him away, I didn't want to stop him.I flushed as I sat on the bed after pacing the room.Slade had excused himself while things were getting heated. Someone had rung him up, and I didn't know where he had left.He had been away for almost an hour, and the desire he had flared inside me slowly dissipated.I thought we'd later do it tonight; I guess I was the only one thinking of such.My cheeks reddened as I thought of how I had behaved wantonly before him.He would think I was a whore!Grimacing, I covered my face with my hands before standing.My dress was beginning to suffoca
Fúck, I couldn't seem to shut up!It sounded raw, and I believe Slade liked it.He grunted. "I won't!"I let in a sharp breath as he pushed me into the door before wrapping his arms around me.Slade's lips covered mine, and he kissed me with much expertise.Groaning, I pulled on the button of the jacket he was still on and gripped his tie, loosening the knots. "Not fair that you are still in this.""So impatient," Slade mumbled, making me glare at him as he let me slide down his body."I don't want to rush things; we have the night to ourselves, darling and making you feel all you need to is what I live for."Slade walked away from me, and he shrugged off his jacket, he tossed it on the swivel chair.Loosening the top three buttons on the inner shirt he donned, I licked my lip as a mat of dark hair peeked out of his shirt.I clenched my hands by myself as the urge to run towards him and caress him filled me.I looked on, ignoring the blush that stained my cheeks, I was aware Slade saw
SLADE POVThe sound of footfalls and shuffling pulled me out of my slumber.My ears twitched, and my eyes narrowed as I sniffled the air;"Jude," I grimaced before I heard a tap outside my door.Glancing at a sleeping Winter, I couldn't help but think about what had happened between us.The remainder of the successful mating was the glowing double Crescent-shaped moon mark on her neck.It was captivating, and I couldn't help but be proud of what I had done.As an Alpha king, that was the mate mark and not the hideous one I had seen on Britney.Caressing her heart-shaped face, I pushed the hair that covered her face to the back of her ear before leaning in to kiss her lips.I grimaced as the knock persisted; I grasped a robe and tossed it on before walking to the door.Yanking it open, I glanced at a flushed face Jude. "To what do I owe you this visit? It's barely morning!""We are getting attacked!" Jude puffed out two breaths and furrowed his brows."What do you mean by we are getting
JUDE POVThe battlefield was shrouded in a thick fog; the only sound was the clinking of armour and the shuffling of feet.I could barely see anything; I knew it was the sorcerer from the enemy doing."Kill them all!" The leader of the attackers that Alpha King Slade had attacked boomed, and several arrows flew through the air instantly.Screams penetrated the air, followed by the thud of falling bodies.I didn't turn to see who had fallen or gotten hit; I couldn't! I'd endanger my life if I lost focus, and I didn't want that."Guard the Beta!" Jordan cried, and several Deltas and Etas surrounded me instantly."Save yourself!" I yelled, pushing through them. I needed no guarding.I wondered if it could save me from getting killed, but I knew I needed to protect the pack. My loyalty lies with Alpha king Slade, and safeguarding what was his was my priority.I didn't care if I died doing it or not."Fúck, magic is involved!"I swirled as I heard a scream. My eyes narrowed as a figure app