*Zander*Selena abruptly left me standing alone in the Royal medicinal garden She ran away from me just as she always did, and this time the excuse was Blair. Confusion and a lingering sense of unease gnawed at my insides as I watched her back, walking away from me. What the hell just happened between us?! Her taste and her smell still lingered in my senses. I was shocked at how I behaved around her as if I wasn't myself.Looking around, I found no bad signs but, instead, a pleasant vibe in the surroundings, just like she always left behind her. The soothing scent calmed my stress, awakening some emotions and desires I thought had died within me.Taking a deep breath and inhaling the enchanting fragrance that was fading after her departure, I sprinted toward the pack house at my Alpha's lightning-fast speed.Upon reaching the pack house, I directly set out to confront Avery, the one person I trusted above all others. I needed to hear it from her.Entering Avery's room, I found her sea
*Selena*Oh no! How could I be so careless? But... but he was the one who instigated my reaction. My eyes darted back and forth between Zander's once pristine white shirt and his tailored, expensive grey suit, worth a fortune, now colored in juice, and the shattered glass jug on the floor. Panic surged through me as I worried about what others might think, assuming I did it intentionally."Oh, my Goddess! I'm sorry, I am so sorry, Alpha," I mumbled, clasping a hand over my mouth, my heart racing with embarrassment. I reached out, instinctively grabbing Zander's hand, and pulled him towards the sink, eager to salvage the situation."I swear I didn't spoil your clothes intentionally," I uttered in a rush, trying to explain myself. With a sense of urgency, I grabbed a glass, filling it with water, and splashed it onto his shirt, frantically trying to wash away the colorful, tangy stain from his expensive white fabric.He flinched, muttering a curse under his breath, and I felt even worse
*Selena* Oh, Goddess! What had I gotten myself into? Agreeing to go to lunch with Prince Damon on impulse just to annoy Zander seemed like a brilliant idea at the time, but now I was freaking out. I barely knew anything about Prince Damon, and the thought of going to lunch with him was nerve-wracking. Agh! Sometimes I wished I could just bang my head against a rock instead of acting on impulse. But whenever Zander was around, my brain seemed to shut down, and rational thinking went out the window. As I had the entire day off, I thought I could focus on some work after this lunch debacle. It was just a lunch, right?! It would be over before I knew it, or maybe I could find a way to end it early or come up with a few good excuses. Lost in my thoughts and planning an escape from this sudden date with the vampire prince, I was suddenly yanked to a corner, startling me out of my reverie. "Emile, you scared me," I huffed, recognizing her. "It's been a week since you joined this pa
*Selena*The whole surroundings trembled with that loud growl, as if an earthquake had come just at that moment. I instinctively clutched the edge of the table, desperately trying to steady myself and prevent myself from falling off the chair."Prince Damon!" Zander's voice was deep and intimidating, cutting through the air like a razor-sharp blade. His warning was laced with deadly intent, and in the blink of an eye, I was pulled away from the chair and found myself standing behind Zander. "Don't forget you're a guest in our pack!" His words were cold and firm, carrying a threatening undertone."Alpha Zander! I do remember everything," Damon snarled, his nose flaring with anger. He was suddenly standing beside me as if he had teleported there."But you can't spoil my date," Damon bit out, glaring at the Alpha king."I have every right to interfere if you cross your limits," Zander spat out, staring dangerously at Damon."I can kiss her on our date. She is an adult and willing," Damon
*Zander*Those hazel eyes, glistening like gemstones, locked onto mine, and I felt my heart race. They were my endgame, my salvation, and my undoing. At that moment, everything else faded away, and I was lost in the oceans of sweetness that resided in her gaze—just like I was when I first met her.Her soft lips met mine with an intensity that mirrored my own longing. The kiss was a fervent dance of need, hunger, and desire, each movement filled with raw emotion. There was no one else in the world, only her and I, tangled in a moment of undeniable passion.With a surge of strength fueled by desire, I lifted her up, and she wrapped her legs around my waist, drawing me closer to her. My hands instinctively found their place, gripping her bottom firmly, pulling her flush against me as I carried her toward the bed.Once on the bed, I broke the kiss momentarily to shrug off my jacket and hastily rip off my tie, the urgency of the moment taking over any notion of patience or restraint.Unbut
*Selena*"Where have you been, baby?" he whispered, his eyes reflecting the pain. "I missed you so much." He leaned in, pressing a gentle kiss on the tip of my nose. My heart skipped a beat.His words seemed to wrap around me like a spell, making me feel weak in the knees. Part of me wanted to surrender to him, to believe every word he spoke. But I knew I couldn't. Not after everything that had happened. The memories of our past, our love, and the hurt came rushing back, conflicting emotions tearing at my heart. As if I snapped out of the trance, I panicked."I have to go," I mumbled, trying to break free from his grasp.I pushed him with all my strength, but he held on firmly, refusing to let go. Our eyes locked, and I saw a flicker of frustration in his gaze."Let me go," I demanded more firmly, trying to regain my composure.Zander sighed heavily, the struggle evident in his expression, before he rolled aside and got off me, finally releasing me from his tight grasp."So you're run
*Avery* The knock on the door echoed through the room, a soft but unmistakable sound that sent ripples of anticipation through the space. I glanced at my father, and he nodded ever so slightly – a silent understanding passing between us. With a determined exhale, I crossed the room. My fingers curled around the doorknob, and as the door creaked open, there she stood – Eden. I swiftly gestured to her, my hand extending to guide her inside. She slipped past the threshold urgently. I locked the door behind her with a soft thud, the world outside now sealed away. Turning around, I faced her, my eyes searching hers. "Did you make sure that no one would see you coming here?" I asked urgently. "No, Luna Avery, I told the soldiers on the border that I was going to take some important ingredients only found in this village," Eden replied in her voice, low but resolute. "Good," I said in a stern tone. "Do you know what happened this morning, Luna Avery? The Alpha king took that slut's s
*Maddox*The moment I laid eyes on Blair training with Lewis, I knew I was in deep trouble. It had already been incredibly challenging for me to resist the mate bond, especially considering I had a chosen mate and had been leading a happy life for all those years. But Blair's return brought back the agonizing pain of staying away from my destined mate.Why couldn't she make things simpler? Why couldn't she either reject me or accept my rejection? She's only making this situation harder for both of us. She deserved to find a mate who truly deserved her, someone who was of her own age.Eleven years ago, when I discovered that she was my mate, she was only eight years old. I was faced with two options: either wait until she turned sixteen and claim her, but I doubted she could handle my dark desires at such a young age, or inform her about our mate bond and overshadow her childhood, only to claim her when she reached the legal age for werewolves, which was sixteen.However, I chose a th