ANISHA
"My name is Kazimir."
I gasped as I gazed deeply into his eyes. It felt as if he could see right through my soul with the intensity of his stare. My heart raced and my stomach churned. Pushing against his chest, I stepped out of his arms, and he let me go.
"You've met my brother, but I haven't smelt his scent on you." He said, watching me intently as I took a few steps away from him.
"You look very similar to each other," I whispered. I whispered. If he hadn't introduced himself, I would have thought he was the same person I met this morning. As I eyed him, I noticed a sterner demeanor and a colder expression, but the resemblance was still uncanny.
What should I have expected from identical twins? I groaned internally, placing the blame on Riri. She had failed to mention that they were the Frodhart twins, the Alphas who ruled the pack. She only told me that the pack was led by twin Alphas, without revealing that I had already met one of them. If she had, I would have realized the truth much sooner.
He took a step closer and another.
"Wait!" I held up my hands. "You're scaring me. You know you can't just smoothly grab people and...and hug them like you knew each other. I don't know you. I thought you were Kallum. Well, he was a lot more polite because he didn't touch me like that," I said, with a slight tremor in my voice.
There was an emotion I couldn't read lingering in his eyes for a few seconds as he examined my face, but it was gone fast. "You're scared of me." He murmured quietly.
"No. I mean yes, but," I swallowed thickly. There was a need for me to say it because I felt it and he was not happy to know the fact that he scared me. "it was a while ago. When you hold me."
"Were you scared when you met my brother?"
"I wasn't scared," I answered truthfully. "a little intimidated, perhaps. Well, he didn't startle me with such a fatty greeting," I chuckled lightly, still feeling him on my skin and hands unconsciously rubbing my arms. "Is that how your pack greets visitors?"
"Come, follow me." He commanded, ignoring my question.
Baffled by what had just happened, I trailed behind him in silence.
Now that he walked ahead of me, I had a clear view of his physique: his balanced frame, broad shoulders, and sturdy back. His snug shirt accentuated his form, and his abundant, dark locks gave him a rough, unkempt appearance. Why did I have the urge to run my fingers through his hair? What would it feel like? Those powerful arms...he seemed capable of—
"Riahbel said she'd show you the showroom?" he asked, turning on his heels to face me. Of course, he saw me gawking at him.
I felt the rush of blood on my cheeks, blushing. "Yes. She wanted to show me something." Clearing my throat again, I did not meet his eyes as I felt like I was that small hole in a needle where a thread had to get through.
I supposed the embarrassment was shown on my face because he smirked.
Stepping into a room, the dimly lit, atmospheric space graced my curiosity about the room. It was filled with antique artifacts, mysterious objects, and what I assumed were historical documents on those fixed shelves. I scanned my eyes, completely forgetting his presence as I looked around the walls adorned with tapestries depicting scenes of wolf transformations or portraits of famous werewolf figures from the past, I guessed.
The air in the room was thick with the musty scent of old books and ancient relics, and the items of furniture were timeless. The room was furnished with rustic wooden tables and shelves filled with wolf-related curiosities.
The centerpiece of the showroom had a large, ornate display case that held rare and exotic werewolf artifacts, such as silver bullets, talismans, and ancient weapons. I smiled, satisfied about the fact that these things before my eyes were not just objects I learned from the book, I was actually seeing them. The only difference was the otherworldly truth of these things. They were real.
Eager to immerse myself in the mysterious and fascinating history of werewolves, I went further into the room.
"Who are they?" I asked him, pointing at the people in the photo, specifically ones with the same faces.
"My great-great-grandparents."
"They were also twins." I was amazed at how his great-great-grandparents resembled them. Even though the photograph had a sepia or black-and-white tone, it was clear to see that the good-looking genes ran through the blood.
"They were."
"Where are your parents in these photos?"
"They don't want their faces to be plastered on this board. They're still alive, they say."
I snorted and gave a half chuckle. "Do they have to be dead to be among these people in these photos? Are you saying that everyone in here was dead?"
"Not all, but my parents think history is typically written by those who come after the events have occurred, and they are not yet history. " He gave a light chuckle. "Therefore, the people who are considered historically significant are usually those who have made a lasting impact on the pack or who were involved in major events or movements that have shaped the course of the history of the pack. And my great-great grandparents made that impact."
"It makes sense to me though. However, if your parents had also made significant contributions to the pack, it would be great if they could get some recognition for it."
"They don't want to. The pack's respect and loyalty are enough recognition. Having said that, you will only see their faces on this board when they're dead."
"They're interesting."
"They are."
I finally met his eyes because all the while I was asking and responding to him, he had his eyes fixated on me while I tried hard not to look at him.
"Where's your great-great-grandmother?" I probed curiously. An emotion I could not define crossed his eyes. There was a flash of yellow color in his eyes, so fast I almost missed it.
"The one in between."
"Oh," I looked at the photo again. "She had two mates?" I asked in disbelief, my voice betraying the shock and confusion that was clearly written all over my face. " I mean I know what mate is but two mates?" I struggled to swallow the lump down my throat. "I thought she was their little sister," the last sentence came out as a whisper.
"It's rare, but it happens. It happened to them." He answered, seemingly interested in my reaction as his eyes scanned my face.
I knew the expression as he wanted to gauge my concern, but I didn't dare say anything anymore. I didn't want to be rude by overstepping the pack's privacy. That would be tantamount to an invasion of his personal space, save to know that he also had a twin, and they might have been sharing a mate.
"Thank you. I...I learned a lot. It's fascinating," I said. I barely glanced at him as I looked at the door. "Perhaps we can go now?"
But the door opened and Kallum walked in.
"Starting without me?" he asked, smirking.
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ANISHAKallum strode toward us. His eyes were drinking me in. I couldn't help but feel like I was under a microscope. I felt myself blush.Craning my neck to see his face, he stopped in front of me and leaned down, his face mere inches away."You have been sampled. I wondered if he had a taste." He said, his voice low and smooth. His breath was fanning my face, minty and fresh. I couldn't help but think he smelt good. I shook my head internally."Kallum," Kazimir breathed. There was a warning in his tone."Don't use that tone on me, brother. I've been controlling myself and yesterday was not an exemption but you," he spat exasperatedly, "not even an hour, yet you already had your scent all over her." He said accusingly.Shaking my head, confused, I stepped in. "Uhm, Kallum, he...he just greeted me with a hug," I said, feeling guilty remembering that it wasn't just a hug. It was more intimate. But his eyes said it all. I shuddered. Was he jealous? Was this a thing in this pack? I wonde
KALLUMI noticed her blush but quickly averted my gaze from her body. I recalled the water incident that happened a week ago, and I knew she remembered it too. Although, to me, nothing is sexier than seeing my mate blush.Going a week without seeing her was excruciatingly painful for both me and my wolf, as well as for my brother and his wolf. We were obliged to attend the Pack Union Conference (PUC), where Alphas and High Councils from the governing association were in attendance. However, we had to be very discreet during our stay, since matters concerning the woman in front of me had not yet been discussed." I want another thing, though," I said, trying to control myself from grabbing her and marking that smooth skin on her neck. I was like a newly released mental who needed his dose of maintenance. She wasn't doing anything yet, but I was ready to explode if I couldn't touch her."What is it? It's late." She said, putting the glass in the sink and facing me. She walked towards me
KAZIMIRI watched her sleep.The dim light illuminated her sleeping form, peaceful and angelic. She lay under the blanket, wearing one of my shirts after I had accidentally ruined her pajamas. I couldn't help but smirk. I remember how responsive she was, and I liked it that way.My brother and I were able to hold back ourselves and, instead, found pleasure in her pleasure. Getting a sample of her taste was enough for us...for now."Do you want to sleep next to her?" Kallum asked, strolling out of the bathroom."I don't think you're sleeping next to her either," I whispered softly, though I doubted she would wake up from exhaustion.I heard him groan in protest."I think I want to sleep on the bed with her," he said, starting to climb on the bed. But I quickly grabbed his shirt before he could put any weight on the bed and cause it to creak."Nay. Nay. Not tonight, brother." I said firmly. "Not happening.""Come on," he groaned in a hushed voice when I let go of his shirt, frustrated.
ANISHA"So," I said, pushing the plate away and wiping the corner of my mouth. I turned to the two good-looking Alphas who were watching me swallow every food like I was some sort of food entertainment. I internally shook my head, realizing that my hunger had overridden the discomfort their eyes gave me."Um, last night," I cleared my throat, feeling nervous despite my attempts to deny it. "I...actually, I couldn't explain it. Am I your mate?" I blurted the question out, unable to contain my curiosity any longer.I heard them chuckle loudly. They both looked at each other as if they were communicating. Their eyes were glowing and flashing; they appeared to be focusing on something beyond our physical surroundings. And I remembered what Riri had told me about.I gave them the eye. "Hello, I'm right here, and I want to hear it too, you know," I said with an innocent smile. "I've heard that wolves can communicate through Mindlinking, but it's not appropriate to use it when I'm in front o
ANISHAThere they had it, putting their wolf thing in the open. I couldn't help but feel embarrassed when I saw them picking up on my arousal in the air. They could smell me? Why was I still surprised by their ability to detect it? Their predatory eyes intensified. I quickly crossed my legs as if to hide the scent that only they could smell. The truth was I had no idea what to think. They said it sensually like they liked the scent in the air. However, the pain and distressed expressions on their faces suggested otherwise."What should I do?" I asked, feeling vulnerable in their presence.Kallum's gaze met mine, his eyes now back to their clouded brownish-green eyes. He stood up slowly but did not move any closer. He seemed to gain a few more inches taller by the way he stood his ground. Kazimir's gaze remained fixed on me, his eyes never leaving mine and staying dark as coal, his breath heaving."Like last night, your scent can drive our wolves crazy. We want nothing more but to devo
ANISHAStanding in front of the house once again, I couldn't help but feel a sense of nervousness creeping in. I had come here to speak with them. Earlier in the day, Riri and I had discussed the situation, but something was still persistently bugging me, and only they could provide answers.As I raised my hand to knock on the door, it swung open. A middle-aged woman, in her late forties, welcomed me. Her skin was tanned, which suggested that she may have spent time outdoors. I considered this woman a Were as well."What do we have here? Are you looking for the Alphas?" she asked, her eyes gleaming with a genuine smile."Are they home?" I asked with a timid smile.She shook her head lightly. "They're probably at the office downtown. Kallum must be at the construction site overseeing the building projects, while Kazimir might be at the office." Her forehead creased as she asked, "I didn't get your name, honey.""I'm Anisha," I replied."That's a beautiful name. It means 'eternal flame'
"What's happening?" I asked Riri as I watched people heading towards the Creekpine lair."In our pack, the Luna is introduced through a formal ritual conducted by the elders. As the former Alpha and his wife are no longer present, the Alphas will welcome you to the pack," she explained."I'm not ready for that, Riri. Why didn't you tell me?" I replied, feeling frustrated."Oh, didn't I?" she responded with feigned innocence, making me want to roll my eyes up to the ceiling. "It must have slipped my mind. Will you still forgive me?" She gave me doe eyes and asked the question in her humorous way."I so dislike you right now, Ri." I sighed, pretending to be annoyed, but the truth was my heart was heaving nervously. I would see them again."I love you too, you know." She winked and danced her eyebrows as she spoke. I narrowed my eyes, and she laughed. "Come on, An. The induction won't be that scary. Actually, the Alphas had planned to do the ceremony next week, but news of Luna's arrival
ANISHA"Easy, mate," Kazimir whispered against my ears as I panted, my chest heaving. I was clawing his shirt off of him. I wanted them naked, and to feel their skin against my skin. And I was rewarded soon. His body was exposed to me and I became feral, running my hands on his toned body."I need it, please..."My voice was pleading in a manner so unfamiliar, I could barely recognize it as my own. "Yes, yes, more..." I cried out as I felt Kallum behind me, snaking his hands to reach my chest, playing with my breást. I was completely naked, but they were still clothed, and I found that inappropriate.The memory of how we had made it to the room was hazy. Right after they marked me, the world spun around me. I shut my eyes, and the moment I opened them, I was thirsty for them, a blur of longing and passion overwhelmed me.I could feel the lingering sensation of their touch on my skin, their scent surrounding me like a warm embrace.I closed my eyes, letting myself be consumed by the sen