MAGNUS
"Let go of me, Magnus!" Lara shouted, trying to get out of my grip.
A powerful slap landed on my face as she was fiercely staring at me.
"Do you really want to claim me, Magnus? Then, leave me a red mark!" Lara demanded.
Her words prevented me from losing control, so I stepped back and bolted out of the room. How could I put a red mark on her when I had no plan of having a serious relationship with her?
Damn!
I murmured as I made my way back to the banquet hall. The four Gammas from my pack who were with Lara earlier were now gone, perhaps they had hidden elsewhere out of fear of me.
"Hey dude, are you okay? I saw what happened a while ago. Where is Lara now?" Alex asked as he showed me a teasing smile.
"I left her in my room. Damn her!" I muttered.
"And why you were acting like that? Are you jealous that she was with other men?"
"Jealous? Of course not! It's just that it hit my male ego. You know she is my mate and she is supposed to behave, right?" I explained, trying to get my friend's sympathy.
Alex just shrugged his shoulders while intently looking at me and then he spoke, "I'll be honest with you dude, I think you're already in love with Lara. You kept on denying it, but it's obvious."
"What? In love? It's impossible, dude. I don't believe in such a thing, you know that. The reason why I can't put a red mark on her is because I couldn't guarantee a serious and lasting relationship. I will just marry her, to strengthen my power as an Alpha, and to fulfill Dad's request. Nothing more and nothing less."
"But aren't you attracted to her?" Alex's question seemed provoking.
"Will you shut up?" I spoke seriously.
"Okay fine. I'll gonna leave you here. Just call me if you need anything. See you around dude," Alex tapped my shoulder and went off in his direction.
I was left alone at the table, drinking glasses of wine. I was feeling extremely hot so I took off my formal suit, leaving only the white T-shirt I had underneath. I closed my eyes, but Lara's face was the only image in my mind.
Suddenly, I felt someone's presence behind me. I looked around and saw Savana's alluring appearance. She was wearing a seductive dress, different from what she was wearing earlier. I couldn't anymore resist something that was bulging inside of me, so I kissed her deeply and carried her into the villa's private room.
Savana moaned in pleasure as I caressed her two lovely tits while claiming her lips down to her neck. I was about to take off her undies when I heard Lara's voice somewhere.
"Lara," I whispered her name.
"Damn you, Magnus! I'm the one with you right now, but you're calling out a different name?" Savana shrieked as she pushed me away.
"Shit!" I muttered as I rose from my feet and left the room.
"Magnus? Where are you going?" Savana shouted, but I did not pay attention to her. I headed to my room to see if Lara was still there, but I couldn't find her.
"Lara!" I shouted, trying to search for her throughout the villa. I checked the banquet hall, but only our servants were there, tidying up the place. The guests had already left for it was almost three in the morning.
"Are you looking for Lara, dude? She left already with Alpha Callum." Alex spoke while looking at me intently.
"Uhm, I thought you and Savana were having a good time," Alex smiled, obviously teasing me again.
"We were about to—" I paused and let out a deep sigh. "But I suddenly heard Lara's voice. Fuck!"
"Well, I guess you know the reason dude, right? She is your mate and you are destined to be with her. So why don't you accept the mate bond for you to find peace? Try to think about it, dude." Alex said before leaving me alone.
Alex's words put me into a state of contemplation that I was not able to get some sleep. I looked at my watch and it was already five in the morning. It was time for my jogging routine so I quickly jumped out of bed and put on my jogging outfits.
I glanced at Alex's room which was just right next to mine. I guessed he was still sleeping so I did not bother him anymore. I headed my way out of the villa and started jogging. I enjoyed my morning exercise that I did not realize I had gone far.
Suddenly, I caught a whiff of Lara's scent, so I was sure she was just nearby. I was not mistaken because, in a little distance I saw her jogging as well. I hastened my pace to catch up to her. I felt like I wanted to talk to her about our upcoming wedding.
"Hi Lara," I greeted her, but she just ignored me. Her cold treatment once again struck my ego and I would never allow to be treated like this, especially by my destined Luna.
I saw Lara running even faster, so I also ran quickly until I reached out and held her arm. "Lara, please stop. Can we talk?"
"What do we need to talk about, Magnus?"
"We need to discuss our upcoming wedding."
"So what now? We both know what's the truth. We're getting married. That's all." Lara said roughly.
"Okay fine, if that's what you want. See you then." I responded even more roughly and then I continued jogging without glancing back at her.
But before I could get far, I heard Lara's voice. "Ouch!" I turned to her and saw her sitting down, holding her foot. I quickly ran towards her and asked, "What happened?"
"I suddenly got a muscle cramp. I couldn't move my feet," she responded as she gnawed in pain.
"Okay relax." I started massaging her foot.
"Thank you, I'm fine now," she said after a short while. Our eyes met and once again, I was tempted to kiss her. I felt she was responding to my kiss, causing my heart to skip a bit.
I attempted to kiss her again but she dodged away. "Magnus, please stop," she pleaded.
"I have to go now, Magnus."
I just nodded as I watched her walking away from me.
LARAEveryone was busy with wedding preparations, but not me. If only I could reject the mate bond, it would have been better. However, we were all bound by the rules of the Silvercrest Pack and mandated by the Wolf Code. I was standing on the terrace with my hands resting on the balustrade as thoughts of the impending wedding swirled in my mind. A deep sigh escaped me as I looked at the clear blue sky. "How does it feel to be Magnus' soon-to-be-wife, hmm?" Alpha Callum spoke behind, showing a teasing smile. "Not in the mood for your jokes, bro. In fact, I wanted to step back," I replied. "You can't do that, sis. You know what will happen right?" he retorted, wrapping his arms around my shoulders. "You know sis, if I were you, I would just accept it. Who knows, Alpha Magnus would become a good husband to you." "What can you expect from a womanizer bro?" I smiled sarcastically. "He even doesn't want to put a red mark on me, so it means he would just consider me as one of his
MAGNUSThoughts about Lara occupied my mind which made me sleepless for several nights. Thinking about the wedding, really pissed me off since it would happen a few days from now. I couldn't imagine myself being married to a certified playgirl Beta of the Yellow Stone Pack. Damn!I murmured to myself."Hey dude, are you okay? You seem uneasy. Excited about the wedding?" Alex spoke behind. "Of course not. If only I could turn down Dad's request, I would rather do that than get married to Lara Jade. I don't want to end up heartbroken. No, over my dead body! I would never fall for such a woman who had been with numerous men in bed," I grumbled, settling back on the swivel chair.Alex just chuckled while looking at me. "Oh, how sure you are that Lara had slept with plenty of men, dude, huh?" He said as he sat on a separate couch."I knew it. She had no serious relationship. She was just enjoying herself from playing around with men.""Just like you, dude." Alex chuckled again."I'm a man
LARAThe day of my marriage to Alpha Magnus was the most awaited event by everyone in the town of Tribiano. However, for me, it turned out to be the worst day of my life. Even though I acknowledged my attraction to Magnus, I still detested the concept of marriage.But there was no turning back. All were set, from the wedding location to the bridal party and the post-ceremony celebrations. My bridesmaids hailed from the Betas of my pack, while Magnus' groomsmen were selected from the Alphas and Betas of the Silvercrest Pack.A crimson carpet was unfurled along the central aisle, starting from the forest glade up to the serene woodland that I chose as the wedding venue. The whole place was decorated with ornamental flowers and bistro lights were dangled from the trees, creating a magical ambiance that bathed the reception area in a soft, enchanting light. Chiffon fabrics that were used for draping added a billowing effect to make the venue more elegant and luxurious. Despite the ambianc
MAGNUSIt was already ten o'clock, yet drowsiness seemed to evade me. Seeking some relaxation, I left my room and grabbed a drink from the fridge. Dad was now resting in his room after returning from his business trip, and Alex was likely asleep, exhausted from the wedding preparations.Thoughts of the upcoming marital union consumed my mind, along with Lara's scent—Damn! My inner wolf yearned for her, as we had adhered to the tradition of not seeing each other until the wedding day."Hey, are you okay?" Alex's voice startled me from behind."Oh, I thought you were already asleep.""Why are you drinking alone? You should rest now. Tomorrow is your big day," Alex remarked as he settled on the couch across from me."Is this real, dude? Sometimes I wish it was just a dream, and I'm not truly meant to marry Lara," I mused as I poured him a glass of wine."You're not dreaming. Your union with Lara is set tomorrow, coinciding with this month's final full moon," Alex reassured.Suddenly, my
LARAUpon arriving at the wedding venue, my heart pounded in my chest, especially when I noticed Alpha Magnus and his best man, Alex, standing in the glade forest. Although I tried to appear unaffected, my inner wolf yearned for him. Walking through the entrance, I maintained my composure, though I couldn't shake the awareness of all eyes on me. I maintained my distance from Magnus while waiting for the moon to reach its peak. My gaze landed again on him, and I couldn't help but admire his irresistible charm like the painstaking art of heaven. Under his furrowed brows, his blue-grey eyes held a captivating allure like stormy seas swirling with depth and mystery. His straight and refined nose added a touch of elegance to his features, perfectly balanced against his strong and chiseled jawline, which emanated confidence and determination. His well-defined chin added a touch of masculinity to his overall appearance. Each line and contour seemed carefully crafted, enhancing his oozing sex
MAGNUSThe faces of everyone after the wedding ceremony were filled with a mix of emotions, including joy, contentment, and a hint of nostalgia. Smiles, tears of happiness, and expressions of relief were observed as they congratulated us. This was followed by a photo session and the giving of wedding gifts."Congratulations dude!" Alex approached me and gave me a high-five. He smiled as he opened his arms for a hug. Dad followed him and did the same, "Congratulations son, I am happy for you."I just showed a brittle smile as I put my arms around Dad's shoulder. "Thank you for doing this favor, Magnus. I understand your strong aversion to this marriage but you know that we are all bound by what is stated in the Wolf Code," Dad spoke seriously."It's fine, Dad. This is the Will of the Moon Goddess. However—" I paused and cleared my throat. "I can only be a good leader like you, but I couldn't promise that I would be a good husband to Lara.""Just give it a try, dude," Alex butted in.
EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! Read at your own risk.MAGNUSAs soon as we entered the special room intended for us, I gently put down Lara on the bed. But I still couldn't get rid of the annoyance I'd been feeling since she was having a good time with the Gamma men from the Shadow Pack. It consumed my entire being once more."Did you have a little shame when you were flirting with those men?""Why? Did it piss you off? Well, a thief hates his own kind," she remarked, subtly insinuating."What?" I lashed out."Of course, I am your spouse, yet you seem to prefer the company of others over spending time with me," I replied, attempting to rein in my emotions.Lara stood up and faced me while crossing her arms. "How could a womanizer like you feel this way? Don't tell me—" she chuckled."Don't tell me you have feelings for me, or maybe it's your male ego again."I grabbed her waist, causing her to stumble into my arms. She pulled herself away from me and settled on the bed. My inner wolf surged o
LARAIt was almost nine in the morning when I woke up. It took a moment before everything that happened between Magnus and me sank into my mind. I was shocked to realize that I lost my virginity to him, considering my intention to leave him at the villa during our argument. I couldn't believe that the intense desire of our inner wolves to undergo the mating would lead us to engage in four rounds before falling asleep. However, despite our physical intimacy, I understood that our connection was solely based on sexual gratification with no deeper meaning. The saddest reality that I had to accept.I let out a deep sigh as I took a glance at Magnus who was still sleeping next to me, the same scene when we were at the hotel last time, both naked in bed. I took the moment to stare at him, still couldn't imagine that I was wedded to the strongest and most powerful Alpha in the whole town of Tribiano. His irresistible charm was his plus factor, the reason why he was every woman's fantasy incl