Karica's POVCotton would occasionally sniff and lick me and every time he did, it would calm my raging nerves and in return, I stroked his fur, his tail wagged in approval.His eyes roamed all over my body and then were fixated on the half-full bottle in my hand. "Yeah! This girl needed a drink. The brooding alpha has been an ass," the words were out of my mouth before I could stop them so I offered him a sheepish grin. "Shhh! Don't tell anyone but I stole this from the kitchen," I winked at him and slurred while taking another sip of the bitter-tasting wine.To my surprise, Cotton nodded in approval and that made me giggle. This beautifully hypnotic creature was on my side. His head moved closer and he rubbed the top with my face as if intrigued by my laughter. He was so huge, he playfully leapt on me and pinned me under him, nestling in my belly and I cackled as he tickled me with his nuzzle. I didn't remember laughing since I had arrived in this pack. Cotton slobbered my face
Karica' POVThis was going to turn awkward, I knew she wanted to talk about last night and whatever they had going on, but I certainly didn't yearn to be in the middle. She had finally lifted her head and met my gaze, her eyes were red, and I knew she had been crying. "Selia, whatever it is. It's between you and the Alpha, keep me out of it," I firmly told her before she could get any funny ideas that I was going to make her life miserable or she would think of making mine. I had enough problems to deal with and had no time for hers as well. Melsine sensed the tension between us and she shifted uncontrollably in her seat, seeming a little guilty but keeping quiet. I placed the spoon down, my appetite was gone. "I only wished to apologise, I didn't know you were his mate. Everyone told me you were a new maid. I don't know the reason why he is treating you the way he is but I was only following orders. It's not my intention to hurt you or cause a rift between two fated mates."Her
Xynathius's POVKarica left me extremely frustrated and horny and Zilver's growing obsession with her was making matters worse. The sexual tension between us had tripled once I had her pinned to the wall and dry-humped her. I knew the bond not only affected me but also birthed desires in her as well. The scent of her arousal almost made me lose control and there was nothing I desired more than to tear away her clothes and bury myself to the hilt. My trousers were twitching from the hard-on. My hand moved of its own accord and slipped inside her panties, itching to feel those silken folds of her. But that pleading look on her face and broken voice always hit directly in my heart. As much as I wanted to punish her I let her go and escaped to the bathroom to relieve myself using my hands. 'You happy now? Why didn't you let Selia do this? Your precious Karica will never do this for us?' I complained to Zilver, as I pumped harder and faster with my right hand, my left slammed onto the
Xynathius's POVSoon she fell asleep, her chest rose and fell as it was pressed with Zilver's body. 'We should get her inside, it's freezing out here,' I told Zilver but he only groaned, not wanting to let go of her. Her bare legs were intertwined with his and he was tracing them with his paws. Zilver was completely enthralled by her and Laila. We knew we might not get such a chance where she would willingly sleep in our arms. Although I didn't see that happening any time in her sober state, something was telling me she might ease up to Zilver long before me.Her eyes groggily opened and it was Laila. 'Karica is sleeping. Thank you for being there for her. I didn't tell her it was you, her brain only took you as someone who comforted her. So let's keep it that way, I am sure she will forget it by morning. Let's give her one night of peace.' She murmured to Zilver and he pressed his snout to her sharp nose, nodding in approval. 'Thanks, Xynathius. I know you can hear me. Forgive h
Xynathius's POVWe arrived at the Lycan Council building. The lifeless grey structure in the shape of a crescent moon always seemed a bit unsettling to me. Maybe the fact all old geezers that dwelled there had nothing else to do than to issue orders and make the lives of others difficult. "Here we go, I want to get this done with and get out of here as soon as possible," I declared, getting out of the car. Kamryn did the same. We made our way inside, meeting the people along the way. "Alpha Xynathius! What a pleasant surprise," the gravelly voice of Alpha Romero irked every part of my body. Halting in my steps, I plastered a fake smile on my face before turning back to face the loathsome man. And without a surprise he had two beautiful lycan girls clinging to him. Alpha Romero was one of the most powerful Lycan Alphas alive and the lucky bastard had been blessed with a fertile mate. What made me detest the man was the fact that he wasn't loyal to her. Always brought different girls
Xynathius's POVMy answer seemed to have touched a nerve. A murmur went around them as Thadieus sheepishly smiled and bit his lower lip to refrain from laughing out loud. Borgia had a grim look on his face and he was far from being amused. "It doesn't remain a private affair when your mate's name was all over the media, a man claiming her as his girlfriend and hurling accusations. You thought we wouldn't know just because you did damage control. It was too late," his condescending tone did nothing but fuel my anger. "She is my mate and I have it handled. No need for the council to get involved," I tried to answer as calmly as possible. But I was shaking inside. "She broke laws, put our existence, put all of supernatural existence in jeopardy by hiding among humans and letting that boy issue such a statement. She needs to be penalised. Fifty silver lashes will do," the cynical old man who enjoyed inflicting physical pain for he was twisted in his ways sneered, challenging me with hi
Xynathius's POV"Karica is not enjoying a luxurious life as our Lycan women do, nor have I given her the title of my Luna yet. I am making her work for it, day and night. Isn't that the punishment enough? And when I mate with her is my personal decision, I don't need the Council's interference."I was finally able to reel Zilver in, reassuring him that she wouldn't be physically harmed by anyone. He was even against me for my treatment of her, the thought of anyone else touching her had him on the edge. After their first encounter, Zilver had never tried to harm her in any way. And even that only happened because she was keeping him from Laila and he was about to lose his mind looking for his mate. There were murmurs among the council members, hearing my words, a few cursory looks of disbelief were thrown my way as if they didn't believe me. "We will send Jahlia to confirm your words," Borgia simply answered with his head bent towards the left, while the silver-braided Medusa kept
Karica's POVWhile I was preparing the ribs, Luna Nashia arrived in the kitchen. All primed up in a neat black fur dress. I had noticed they wore a lot of fur due to the weather remaining cold around the clock. "Karica, there you are. I was looking for you. A guest is coming along with Alpha today so you will serve the food with us. Don't forget to be on your best behaviour and do as asked. They have been sent by The Lycan Council to observe you." She calmly explained while plopping a cashew nut in her mouth. Her hands were properly manicured and she wore an elegant band on her ring finger with a sizable blue gem gleaming inside it. It was a Ceruine gemstone and was mined only in the cold freezing mountains of the North. It was considered to be the most precious and expensive gemstone due to its rarity and demand.They said: entwine it with a witch's spell and you would reveal the world of secrets it carried. My grandmother used to own one too but it strangely disappeared after her