Alicia didn’t stay by the dungeon and instead was allowed to wander the gardens of the palace. The only time she’d seen the gardens was at Tom and Darci’s engagement, and that was only briefly. Now, while she waited for Rowan, she could enjoy them.With her newfound powers, the ability to sense the emotions of plants, and possibly hearing their whispers, Alicia was soothed by their presence. The flowerbeds and trees were flourishing, and they were living well. It was clear without sensing their emotions that they were growing well.The palace gardens couldn’t look untidy or poorly managed, especially when the rest of the palace was polished to perfection and opulent, proving to any guests that the werewolves were powerful and vastly rich.With a contented sigh, Alicia sat on a bench surrounded by shrubbery and lifted her chin to feel the warmth of the sun on her features.“I bet you’re real happy with yourself.” A familiar, snide, and annoying voice interrupted Alicia’s serenity.“Oh,
Tom smirked, seeing Alicia’s confounded expression as he left her there in the garden, cursing and shooting daggers into his receding back. Although they weren’t together at the moment, it was always refreshing seeing Alicia. She was growing much stronger; he could see that.At least when they get back together, he wouldn’t worry about others trying to take her down because she was a powerful silver wolf and rightfully by his side. Tom shook his head while returning inside the palace. He couldn’t believe Alicia was a silver wolf.They were legendary.Since breaking up, Tom lost interest in every woman. No one could keep his interest. They bored him, especially after discovering Alicia was a silver wolf.Ruby had a little spark to her and knew her place, so she was only purely used for sexual release. It was better than Darci, who had expected more afterwards.How could he be with Darci when Alicia was the one he really wanted? She was great at snuggling, he’d know because of the ent
Invitations were sent across the lands to all the pack Alphas. There was a bit of trepidation about the Alpha King’s reaction as he was the one to overlook such endeavours to those related to him. Yet, every Alpha confirmed they would attend their engagement.As soon as Rowan locked the office door and cornered Alicia to sit on the desk and part her legs so they could celebrate the first of many wins, his phone rang just as he moved aside Alicia’s underwear and slipped two fingers inside her. With her head flopped back from his sweet intrusion, Alicia whimpered as Rowan answered the phone and continued to twist, curl and scissor his fingers inside of her.She clenched tightly on his fingers, growing wetter from the thrill of her mate answering the phone and holding her gaze, demanding she remain quiet.“Hello?” Rowan answered, his shoulders stiffening slightly at their answer, yet he continued to tease Alicia.She could feel his mood growing somewhat darker, even as he slipped in a th
Upon entering the throne room, Rowan zipped to the side. The King’s drink smashed against the wall, the brown liquid trickled down the white walls, and glass shattered on the ground.For once, the Queen was not present. It was a welcome surprise, and one Rowan would use to his advantage. The King always followed his mate’s every word. She was manipulative and conniving, and Titan accepted everything Natalia said.“You!” Alpha King Titan growled, charging at Rowan, who this time did not dodge and allowed his father to grip his shirt by the collar and lean into his space.“You called?” Rowan’s eyes lit up, enjoying the sight of his father’s ire.“You know exactly what you’ve done,” Titan’s grip on Rowan’s shirt tightened.Rowan shrugged. “I don’t know what you mean?”“You invited Alphas to an engagement ceremony without informing me!” Titan shoved his son away.“We are planning a grand ceremony,” Rowan began as he straightened his jacket and brushed off invisible led. “Alicia needs to b
Once outside of that stifling, ridiculously luxuriously decorated hall, Tom leaned against the wall outside, breathing in the fresh air before pulling out his pack of cigarettes. It was a new habit, one he really needed.After inhaling, he released a long exhale, watching the smoke curl into the air. The garden was alight with fairy lights in the bushes and trees; the usual lights pointed at certain statues. It was serene out here. With the smoke, it eased his anger—only somewhat though.He couldn’t stand to be in there while Alicia was getting engaged to his f*cking uncle, the sleazy pr*ck. Bet he was real chuffed when he discovered his mate was so young and beautiful.Another puff of smoke curled around him, his eyes closing, reimagining Alicia’s first time in his car. The way her cheeks were a rosy hue, plump lips parted—His heart rate skyrocketed at the sudden scent wrapping around him. Tom’s eyes snapped open, instantly searching as his wolf perked up.‘Mate!’Tom dropped his ci
The warmth of Alicia’s mate kept her cocooned in their blissful state. Lying naked in bed, limbs intertwined, hair dishevelled, and overjoyed from the night before, the pair wanted to remain snuggled together a few moments more. Rowan tugged Alicia even tighter into his embrace when Alicia’s phone vibrated.It continuously vibrated against the bedside table. Rowan groaned as Alicia stretched out to collect her phone. He held onto her hips, hoping to keep her firm ass parked against his groin for a little while longer.“Rowan!” Alicia playfully swatted him and giggled when he lowered under the covers, moving her leg aside and over his shoulder.“Rowan!” She repeated, gasping and throwing her head back when his face settled between her thighs. His warm breath coated her glistening folds, his fingers gripping teasingly on her thighs before he delved forward, licking and sucking exactly where she liked it.Rowan smirked when Alicia gave up on reaching for her phone, and her fingers thread
The ring sat on Alicia’s thumb, and she twiddled with it, unable to look away from the gemstone. She was quite certain Rowan was speaking to her while they sped away from Blue Crescent but she couldn’t help it. The energy of the ring was so compelling.‘Your strength is increasing,’ Alpine noted.Usually, her wolf would scold her if she did anything that might upset their mate. But Alpine was just as enamoured by the power and intrigued with what was happening to Alicia’s body to comment.“Alicia?” Rowan cupped Alicia’s cheek, startling her to look at him. He could feel something different about her. A power that was quietly radiating off her.“Alpine says my strength is increasing,” she murmured. “The ring… it enhances it.”If only she’d had the ring much sooner, this could have been investigated sooner.“Alright, we have the gem now. We can investigate it.” Rowan smiled. “I’m sure we will find something now.”They returned to the pack, and Alicia parted with the ring once again. Thi
Before Alicia and Rowan could make their plans for the small wedding ceremony, there was another matter to resolve. Darci and the family fled Blue Crescent after she announced breaking off her engagement to Tom, the Alpha heir.Rowan was busy arranging a place for Alicia’s family to relocate to. They didn’t want to be connected to them but it was better to have them located somewhere they could keep an eye on them. So, Rowan provided a house for them in the Shadowmoon pack.Alicia forced herself not to laugh when she saw the state of the house. There was nothing wrong with it. It was Emma and Darci’s expression that made her day.It was a quaint house, and had been recently redecorated. It was just… small. Much smaller than the mansion they were used to.“You expect us to live in this HOVEL?!” Darci snapped, glaring at Alicia as Rowan was speaking to the neighbours. He paused and looked over his shoulder at her sisters comment.“I expect you to be GRATEFUL,” Alicia clipped, taking a s