Ice’s POV.Although sweat covers my whole body, the blazing heat from the sun prickles my skin. Damn, it’s like I’m boiling to death.On the day I left the academy, I cried my heart out while forcing my wolf to accept that her mate is an ass. On the second day, I turned off all my emotions, muffled my wolf’s wobbly cries, and focused on planning on how to get my job done: killing the Rogue King.I travelled over to the next town because it will be easier to track down the Rogue King in a place where my identity is unknown. I picked up on his norms and patterns. He often visits this town with the sole purpose of purchasing slaves.The best way for a predator to approach you is to become a prey. I have learned that the slave traders he often buys from traffic helpless beautiful ladies on the streets. For this reason, I offered myself on a silver platter to be abducted by sleeping peacefully in the street where the bargaining market begins. And it works. I’m currently in one of the cages
Ice’s POV.“The fresh meats are here.” A high-pitched whistle catches the crowd’s attention. With Kelly near me, the group of girls I am with are shoved inside the auction house where the smell of expensive booze hits my nose. There are gorgeous girls coquetting all over the place with huge and sparkly gems as pendants in their necklace.We have yet to discuss what happened earlier on the day. Of how I was saved and whether Alpha Athan was the one who saved me. We’ve taken heavy casualties. Poor Visha is so traumatized that her eyes were devoid of life. Even Kelly begs me not to talk about the incident.I let out a small grunt as we are led to a back room to strip and change our outfit to thongs. I swallow the bile on my throat that is threatening to come out as I try to calm Kelly down.“I don’t want to strip naked,” She mutters with tears on her eyes. “I… I can’t.”“We have to.” I hold her shoulders and tell her firmly. I take my shirt off me and pull my pants down. She nods in defe
Ice’s POV.Gathering my conscious back, I frown when I hear loud moans and lapping sounds in front of me. I don’t need my eyes to know that someone is someone. I have no problem people doing their own business, I just wish that they had the decency to get their own room.Opening my eyes, I am not shocked to see a pretty girl with porcelain skin and golden hair pleasing a huge man with tattoos all over him. I assume he is the Rogue King. My eyes drift downwards and I'm more surprised to see that his physique matches his package. The girl groveling in front of him, doing her best to get his attention. Unfortunately powerful people have the tendency to be assholes. Apparently he does not seem pleased, at all.My gaze shifts to the two people behind him. The man is informing him about his schedules for the week with a pad on his hand, which reminds me of Flix. The woman, on the other hand, stands beside him with a stern look in her face and her muscles bulge out with her arms crossed in f
Ice’s POV.“I’m so far away from home.” I mutter silently, wrapping the poncho tighter as I watch the wind blows the sand around us. Kelly and I are enjoying our dinner outside the palace grounds.According to her, Desert Heart is located in the Middle East of the continent. If my calculations are correct, then I am roughly ten thousand miles away from the Crescent Valley. Desert Heart has extremely low humidity at night. If it was not for the slaves that are fanning us, then I would break a sweat.But pushing aside the uncomfortable weather, the view is breathtaking. Dull golden sands map all around us with hints of cactus instead of trees. I have only visited the Middle East once. It was for a mission where I had to take care of a business named Amun, who also happened to be the previous leader of one of the biggest crime syndicates in the world. It was a quick job though. “Huh, I never get to ask where you are coming from.” Kelly asks while propping an elbow on the table. “I take
Ice’s POV.If looks can kill, then I no longer have to complete my Impossible Mission because Master Athan would have done it already.“Athan! Are you looking for me?” Hunter asks while giving him a bro fist, one that Master Athan bumped a little too harshly with a grunt.“I just wanted to see if the party extended here.” He fakes a chuckle.“Ice, this is Athan. He has a very good reputation, have you heard of him?“No,” I lie easily. “Why?”“Well, he will be teaching here.” What? I look at Master Athan with wide eyes, “You’re a teacher here?”“Will be.” He nods. Again, what?My eyes match Master Athan’s when Hunter turns to me, “How is your wolf after your mate rejected you?”“She refuses to come out after being traumatized. Now I can’t shift properly.” I tell him honestly while giving a side eye to Master Athan. The nightfall puts a sombre Prussian blue shadow in the hollows of his eyes. Hunter gives me a look of pity. He places a hand on my shoulder, “Don’t worry, I’m sure Athan
Ice’s POV.I tie my hair into low braids before covering my body with sunblock. After lunch earlier, Hunter dismissed everyone and informed us that we will begin our travels by three in the afternoon so that there is enough time to prepare the camels.As I apply a coat of lip tint, Kelly knocks from the other side of my door. “Ice, would you want to borrow a hat?”I give myself a final look before putting the shades on top of my head and rush to open the door. “Yeah, definitely.”She hands me a plain beige hat while frowning at my outfit. Worry fills me. Is my plain white shirt, denim shorts, and sneakers culturally inappropriate for the Desert Heart?I look down at my clothes, “Is anything wrong?”“No,” She shakes her head, “It’s just that you look like a tourist.”“Oh,” I let out an awkward chuckle. “I apologize.”“It’s normal.” Brushing me off, she twirls around and showcases her blue geometric dress that covers her knees and her plain white hijab. “Don’t worry, we’ll go shopping l
Athan’s POV.After a few minutes since I last moved, Hunter moves his bishop to b5. I hold in a smirk as I realize that he plans on capturing my knight that protects my king to do checkmate.“How is the DarkShadow pack?” Hunter asks, trying to take my mind off our chess match.“Same old,” I answer him nonchalantly as I move my bishop to block his attack. “Although, Alpha Caleb did complain about the rogues roaming in our area.” “The rogues in Crescent Valley are difficult to contain,” He chuckles. “But I do my best to restrain them.” He moves his pawn to create a false opening.“I suggest working harder.” I tell him while not falling for his obvious bait, “The region sells you slaves to guarantee that. And, I am transferred here to ensure that.” I clear my throat to make it less than a threat.Hunter doesn’t seem like he took offence at what I said. He simply moves his rook and laughs, “I know, Athan.” He looks at me and I stop myself from growling when I see a mischievous look spark
Ice’s POV.Bright light of the sun shines through and falls on the breakfast table. I roll my neck to ease the aching muscles from the training earlier. Since the last time I visited the sacrifice ritual, I have been afraid to face Kelly and her brother. Much to my relief, Kelly isn’t with me today. She was invited to a tea party while I chose to stay in the palace. “ICE!” Master Athan’s voice startles me. I turn around and watch his gorgeous face and fine physique walk towards me. As much as I don’t like to admit it, my ex mate is a perfect specimen carved on an image of a God walking on this planet. I hate, no, I despise his guts, but don’t I just love his physical appearance.One of the reasons why I fell hard for him even before knowing that we were mates would be his looks, after all. Thinking about it, I find it odd how he doesn’t look his age. Then again, we are werewolves. And despite not being immortal, we do age slower. But still, it seems like he doesn’t age at all.My tho