If, a few weeks ago, someone had told Hunter that the tiger he would hate most in the world wouldn't be Corinne Valiant, he would have thought it was a joke. Yet here he was, feeling utterly disgusted that that damn son of Alpha Valiant was acting like the Blue Moon Festival was all about him, especially after he'd somehow discovered that Hunter hadn't even done a welcome reception for Corinne, in her arrival.
Before, he had a certain suspicion that perhaps Corinne's problem was her family and not herself, but, knowing that that arrogant tiger was walking around the festival, full of himself and treating everyone he considered inferior to him like shit, Hunter now was completely sure of that. He had always considered the tigers too much presumptuous for their own good, but he had never stopped to think that their snobbish nature could also harm their own kind. How the hell had Corinne gotten such a terrib
Before Hunter could take matters into his own hands, someone else did, making him hesitate once again, when Corinne's voice sounded imposing. “The alliance that was formed between the two packs is not a sign of cowardice, but rather that my father, Alpha Valiant, and my husband, Alpha Calibur, know how to measure dangers wisely and give up their pride to protect their own packs. Furthermore, you, as an Alpha, should be more than pleased with the end of this centuries-old feud, because it means preventing a war between wolves and tigers that could further harm your territory.” she spoke to the fox, firmly and unquestioningly “I understand that your territory may be suffering collateral damage from a situation involving my husband's territory, but, if you truly value your alliance with him, then you should be looking for the most as courteous as possible to treat this matter, rather than the way he treated
“Corinne!” Isabelle was the first to gasp, alarmed “Are you okay?”“Oh, God, someone has to get Jennifer out of there. She’s probably going to kill her now.” someone murmured nearby, scared.“Are we finally going to get the chance to see her explode?”“I hope so, I can't stand to live in the expectation that one day she'll wake up wanting to kill us all and I don't think Alpha will either…”“Oh, look! She's reaching out! Will she slap Jennifer…?”Hunter was aware of the expectant murmurs around them, as if this were a spectacle to be enjoyed. However, with his eyes fixed on Corinne and what reaction she would have next, so that he coul
"Take it." he stopped her, tearing off another part of his sleeve, until his arm was almost completely exposed “At least, mine is already torn.” Hunter sat next to her on the couch, tangling his fingers in her hair before she could stop him, so he could tilt her head forward, pretending he wasn't enjoying the warmth of her body on her side. pinch the bridge of your nose, so as not to risk using too much force and hurting you even more.”"You will leave…?" she puffed out her cheeks “I don’t know if you noticed but the bleeding is from my nose, not my neck. I can do this alone.”“But it won’t. Now, get started.” he rushed her, no longer able to bear watching her blood flow like that.“Isn’t your girlfriend going to be irritated that
Corinne's words would continue to haunt him for much more than just that night, so Hunter didn't even think about trying to sleep. Instead, while outside the windows of his house he watched Isabelle and Aiden coordinate the farewell for the guests and let the wolves continue to enjoy the first night of the Blue Moon Festival, Hunter walked to a specific room, to resolve something that couldn't wait another second. “Jennifer.” he knocked one last time, before entering, not even trying to be patient.= “I'm coming in.” “Hunter?” he found Jennifer sobbing, her head buried among the many pillows and stuffed animals in her bed “Hunter!” She jumped in his direction as soon as she saw him, her face red with tears and an expression on her face that was somewhere between joy and anger “I knew you would come! You realized I was right, didn't you? I didn’t do anything wr
After everything that had happened the night before, all Corinne wanted most was to stay in bed all day, without anyone shouting around her, accusing her without she even lifting a single finger and, if possible, without the image of the face of the man, that fate had chosen to be her mate, to haunt her. However, of course that didn't happen. Because, as soon as she had finished wrapping the sheets around herself, to try to ignore the rays of sunlight that were coming through the cracks in the curtain, a knock sounded on her door and, somehow, her tigress already knew who it was.“Corinne…” Octavia called from the other side of the door, clearly angry “Your useless husband is here. Apparently, he had the idea to invite you to breakfast for the first time after exactly a month…”“Thanks for sharing your thoughts&hellip
Still with her chin almost glued to her chest, Jennifer stood up, clearly reluctantly, but also silently, dragging her own body until she stopped in front of Corinne's chair, close enough for her to see how the girl's jaw was clenched with strength, to the point of outlining all the veins she had in her neck."I'm sorry. For giving you those flowers.” she said, through gritted teeth and in a way that definitely didn't sound sincere “I didn't mean to hurt you. I hope you can forgive me.”“And what?” Hunter growled, making her even more tense and angry.“And… I promise to never do anything like that again.” she growled softly, and, even without being able to see her eyes, Corinne could have sworn that the wolf that lived inside her was wanting to come out and destroy ev
“So… The bastard wolf finally remembered that he was supposed to give a befitting welcome to the Alpha of the Tigers’ oldest daughter…” Octavia grunted, as she and Corinne walked through the wolves’ territory, towards the stable “And to think that everything that was It was necessary to make him spend a few days with Diego…” “His ego is certainly hurt by no longer being the guest of honor, but I believe he won't mention being replaced by me as father when he returns…” Corinne sighed. “You know none of the things he said to you about your family are true, right?” Octavia asked, clearly concerned “I'm sure they miss you and are worried about your well-being in this place… Next to that wolf.” she grumbled. “My concerns are still the same as when we left home.” she shook her head “Diego can be a great warrior when he
As much as she was grateful to Harmony, Corinne was sure that her cordiality wouldn't apply to the group of young people who were gathered just ahead... And, as if the universe was determined to surprise her that day, her certainty was completely shattered when she found herself surrounded by talking and excited young wolves, all telling her about the things Harmony had said about her and what she had done in the library. At first, Corinne didn't even know how to react, as she was pulled from one side to the other by some young man asking for help and for tips on how to have as much dexterity in their human forms as in their animal forms. After the tables were ready, however, the children came, who were now no longer afraid of her after seeing their older siblings so excited, and before she knew it, their parents and the older wolves were also there, much more hesitant than before. than the young people,