I had to force myself to stop staring at him. He was cutting the wood. This was the backside view of his house. I didn't know what was running in the front. It was our ceremony today. What if I found my mate and he attacked Troy. There wasn't even a fake possibility of anyone winning over him. He rocked his shoulders back, grasping the axe in one hand. He could feel my gaze on him. But he wasn't bothered to look at me. I tore my attention from my mate and gaze at the dress laying on the mattress. It was my wedding dress. He wanted me to wear it again as I refused to buy a new one. Did he want to prove that I belong to him? Of course! It's our nature. - my wolf replied. She was happy with him. I was glad that I wanted to be alone and he allowed it. My family would be here at any time. Or they wouldn't come until the evening. My heart thudded like a bass drum in my ears. I wouldn't be able to do anything if I found him tonight. He would have
I hated this fear that crept up on me. Only I knew she was fated-mate. No one was aware, not even she. I cradled the back of her head in my hand. Her eyes were weepy, she was breathing hard. I could smell poison as she coughed. I scooped her up. They were in the hall. 'Fetch healer,' I told Ray, 'Capture Alyn in her chamber. Don't leave her side,' I told Elaine through our mind link. They answered but I couldn't pay attention. My mind was reeling, for anything that could help her. Brayden stormed in, "What happened, Troy?" He asked, looking bewildered. "She's poisoned. Don't know, how? Alyn has something to do with it, " I shook my head furiously and rushed to the closet. I opened the cupboard and groped for the box. I scattered her dresses, some fell on the floor. I let out a long sigh when I got it. I grabbed it and quickened my strides back to the room. I stormed to her side on the mattress and opened it quickly. I grabbed some dried le
I stumbled while walking over to the window. I didn't want to wait for another full moon. I checked the sky. The full moon was gleaming. A smile lit up on my face. I was wearing a white tee and blue sweatpants. I was weak but nothing could stop me today. I needed to go in the moonlight. I told myself. I grasped the doorknob, almost using it for support. I twisted it and pulled it. Curious and shocked faces looked at me. I opened my mouth. His warriors were in the hall. "What are you doing out of the bed? You need rest. Get back." Brew told me. His brows were crushed together. A deep scowl over his forehead didn't seem to leave him. Ivan already came to my side and held my arm to support me, "Let's get you in." Elaine said to me, "No," I squealed. "You were poisoned, Luna," Ivan told me. I could mull about it later. Something was more essential than my breathing. I couldn't hold myself from drifting my gaze around at e
I reached further and placed a soft kiss on her lips. She didn't stir. Her face looked pale, it would take her some time to gain her full strength and colors back. The poison had damaged her strength. She was on the verge of.... Exasperated sighs left my body, my hands clenched in anger. My wolf clawed me. He wanted to dig everyone's grave who was involved in it. He wanted to be free. The thing was, I still hadn't a clue about it. I had a lead now, Alyn... she could be helpful but she needed to speak the truth first. Her over cleverness couldn't hide her lies from me. A crease marred my brow as I pushed myself to my feet and walked over to the door. My gaze turned to the window. It was locked. But it was the easiest way for our attackers. I had to shift to another chamber, more secure, with only one way out or in. My guts twisted at the thought of her being in trouble, anyone ambushing her when I wouldn't be around her, infuriated me. I twisted the
Worry was eating me up. Things were getting messy. I never expected it would be so bad. But Alyn was very bad, no doubt. My pulses were pounding in my ears. I could not sit calmly. I could feel their nervousness and worry too. Brayden turned to face me, "You need to calm down or he's going to sense it," He said. I stopped pacing and sat down on the couch. But calmness wasn't around me. I was feeling everything but not calm. Tension bunched in my shoulders. "You should watch TV, I guess," Brew suggested. I shook my head immediately. Who could be helping her? Taking her to her room was the biggest mistake. I exhaled, shaking my head. "We just can't sit here and wait for him," I told them. They shook their heads immediately, "We're not going anywhere," Ivan told me. "We can go," I pointed my finger at them and then at me. "Over my dead body," Brew crossed his arms, looking down at me with a deep frown "You're cr
She hated it but I had no choice. She heard me last night. I was aware of her nature. She hated to be watched over. I needed to clear the territory from evil so my mate and everyone could run freely. We were patrolling deep into the woods. They must have used this route to escape. Ray chuckled next to me, "She will get mad at you. That's it," He said. I shook my head with a smile. We had faced death more than once. We were the beast. Whatever game was Ezekiel playing. He wasn't going to be successful. Every wolf in my pack was well trained. "She would never stop Overthinking. She's not weak. She wouldn't accept it." I muttered. "I would not either. She married you. She's your mate. She's not weak." Ray whispered. The corners of my lips curled up. I put my hand on his shoulder and squeezed it. "Troy," Brayden's voice was alarming. "You need to see this," I smelled fear in his voice. Ray and I quickened our steps toward the direction of him.
Goosebumps crept up my arms. His golden eyes flashed out of the window. I could smell decaying, nasty, death. I wanted to be wrong about my guess. "Troy," I said his name in a slow voice, getting out of the bed. He held out his hand, to stay me quiet. They could smell us, and approach us in seconds. I hadn't seen them in real life, just heard from Kelvin and Fabri. I was unable to hide my fear. My astonishment hiked when he straightened his arms, palms facing the earth. A blinding light flashed and he was grasping two swords. His look of a lethal warrior took my breath away. "Stay back, mate," He growled in a heavy tone that sent shivers down my body. It was a complete shock. A trickle of dread tiptoed up my spine, and I wanted it passed. I was waiting for my fear to stand in front of me. Screams ripped from my throat until my lungs were burning. The first vampire leaped through the window at him. His right hand swiped in the
My arms were folded over my chest. The sun was up. I never considered the thought of him going away would sadden me. He was so strong. After completing the bond he could still raise barriers between us to block his emotions. It was the frustrating point. He let me feel his emotions last night. He loved me from the bottom of his soul. I wasn't brave enough to bring the words to my tongue. 'Am I overthinking?' I asked myself. He hugged me from behind and rested his chin on my head, "Yes" He said in a low voice. I curled my arms around his arms which were hugging my ribcage, "We'll have dinner together?" I asked him. "We will," His peck was promising on my cheek. He stepped out of the mattress, heading to the washroom. 'Wanna come, mate?' He asked through our bond. I gathered the bedsheet around me and paced toward the washroom. I heard him laughing as he sensed my excitement. The lawn was mowed and snow was shoved at the sides. I f