Getting back inside the guest room, Arric locked the door, took off his clothes, and slipped under the covers. Laying on his side, he faced Eirika and watched her sleep for a few minutes, allowing his eyes to feed on her attractive features, and then trailed down to her chest. She wore nothing under the covers and the silky fabric outlined her full bust with the pecky pinky tips. Raising his left hand, he slowly pulled the fabric down her frame, revealing her beautiful body. His pulse raced and blood rushed to his groins at the delicious sight. Drawing a labored breath, he edged down till his face was at the same level as her chest and then placed his palm on the gentle swell of her lower tummy. Smoothening her soft, supple skin, he leaned closer until there was barely half an inch of space left between his lips and her right nipple. He knew he ought to let her sleep, the following day promised to be volatile. He replayed the scene of her adamantly telling him she couldn't leav

Arric, accompanied by Eirika, Bishop, York, Jimothy, Craineghis, Nigel, Zenasha, and Alpha Aricel, arrived at Ironpaw Prowlers Pack about thirty minutes drive from the Darkridge Stalkers Pack. They were met by two other alphas from the same territory: Alpha Rudolphus of the Grimtooth Growlers Pack and Alpha Fenrisulfur of the Swiftfang Walkers Pack. Each Alphas has about twenty guards with them and Aricel has twenty-five. Darkridge Stalkers Pack was grand, with high walls made of stone and iron gates guarded by fierce-looking lycanthropes. The territory was vast, with dense forests surrounding the compound, giving it a sense of security and seclusion. As Arric and the rest approached the imposing gates, they were met with wary looks from the guards stationed there. Once inside, they were met by Alpha Jarvald Rukheim’s beta; Marc, who welcomed them with a nod. The compound was well-guarded, with high walls made of logs and thick branches intertwined, and sentries patrolling the perim

"I'm sorry," Gwenna whispered, causing Arric to lower his eyes to hold hers. "I am so sorry," she added. "What did you do?!" Arric roared and took a step forward, fury, kindling, inside him. "She helped to lure them into my trap, of course. So innocent looking, my lovely Gwenna," Alpha Jarvald Rukheim taunted. Arric growled and stalked forward. At this point, he didn't care about the human, he knew he mustn't let Jarvald Rukheim escape. "Stay back!" he yelled in agitation. 'Let me at this fucker!' Steelclaw raged. Arric didn’t think twice before he shifted, letting Steelclaw take control. In a flash, Arric was vaguely aware of Gwenna being swatted out of the way as he lunged for Jarvald Rukheim. "Where is my mate?!" he snarled, baring his teeth. Alpha Jarvald Rukheim attempted to shift but Steelclaw held him against the side wall in a crushing grip, pressing him in the chest with his bared teeth close to his half-shifted face. "Where?!" he roared. Jarvald Rukheim choked.

Gwenna looked from Arric to Aricel and started whimpering. "He killed him, didn't he? He killed him! He killed him after all I did and went through. He still killed him. I had to live a lie!" "Which part?" Aricel said, interrupting her almost hysterical tirade. "What?" she asked, puzzled. "Which part was a lie, Gwenna?"Aricel asked in a firm tone. The human went quiet for about a minute with her lips trembling and her eyes welling with tears."I love you. Do you know that? I know I am just a random chick on your bed and you could care less if I live or die, but I hate myself every day for not being able to tell you the truth. But it doesn't matter now. It was all for nothing. My brother is d - dead…” she said, paused and groaning as if in physical pain, “Oh, god, Kevin!” She cried brokenly, covering her mouth to muffle her sobs, and then took shaky breaths to contain her emotions. “I suppose I can't say that I lost you too 'cause I never had you to begin with, Aricel. And if you w

"Hey," Gwenna called, hurrying to join Zenesha and Eirika on their walk. The two had decided to go outdoors after a rather tense dinner with Alpha Aricel, and Marnet Darnald. Gwenna had chosen to eat in her room, sending one of the pack omegas to let Aricel know. Eirika wasn't completely sure of what was happening but she knew the redhead must be in the middle of it. Eirika exchanged glances with Zenesha, before reverting her gaze. Zenesha. who hadn't gotten over the human's betrayal, openly glared at her. Gwenna wore a long hooded cloak and her hair was packed up in a bun atop her head. A bandage covered her forehead and temple, wrapping around her head. There were ugly scratches around her neck and her throat was covered with a thin band-aid that was about four inches long. The thin strap matched her skin color, blending with her olive skin tone. One side of her face had turned blue-black, her left eye had a purple ring around it and she had a swollen and cracked lip. Eirik