Zaika's povNick led me to an enormous suite that was fully furnished with every amenity. I even had a full kitchen stocked full of food. The colors were slate gray, black with stainless steel accents. It fit what my insides were feeling. "If there isn't anything else needed from me, Zaika. I will leave you to explore your living quarters. That door over there leads to Bryce's room but I'm certain that it is locked from his side," Nick chuckled as he waited for me to dismiss him."I should be fine, you may go," I replied. Nodding, he paused before the door."Your training will begin tomorrow around ten so try and get rest. The first days are grueling." I nodded and waved him off. After the door shut I glanced at the modern clock on the kitchen wall and frowned. Seeing the time, I realized that I had sat in the red room for several hours."Your thoughts were consumed with Sasha as the time flew past," Einar whimpered, causing me to frown. Going to the refrigerator to search for someth

Sasha's povSitting on the couch I watched Gallum walk slowly into the ensuite then heard the shower turning on."He didn't bring a change of clothes in with him…he will prance out of there and try to entice you with his manly appeal," my wolf howled in my mind. Pffying, I muttered, "He has no appeal, Aspen. I don't know what is going on with you recently but stop trying to force him on me. He may be handsome but he is well aware that he is. His personality is just disgusting." Frowning I heard a knock on the bedroom door and hissed. Getting up I headed toward the door. I didn't ask who it was. I opened the door and I was staring up at the frightening Southern King Ruben Roderick. Lowering my eyes quickly I bowed. His thick fingers tilted my chin. I swallowed uncomfortably seeing his eyes narrow at me and the insidious grin on his face."Well, what do we have here? Little Sasha Baranov has grown into a lovely young female," he said in his deep rough voice. I shivered and stepped back

Zaika's povI carried Sasha past racks of drying deer hide, roasting venison, and small pups chasing each other around. It made me smile to see them so carefree. I also felt that these wolves weren't rogues at all. They had formed a pack under the female Alpha. It was impressive."I wonder how Boris knew that they were east of Ivan's land?" I mentioned it to Einar and he huffed but did not reply. Scarlett led me to a large round turf hut. "Everyone OUT!" She snarled. I watched several men and women quickly leave. Lifting the flap she gestured for me to enter. I carried Sasha inside the cozy dwelling and watched Scarlett lean the rifle against the side post."I will heal your female if you tell me who murdered my son," Scarlett stated briskly. I swallowed uncomfortably. I wouldn't give a name but would give a simple clue, I decided."It was the eldest son of Ruben Roderick," I said as I watched anger and sorrow fill her eyes. "Lay her down on the furs," she ordered. Doing as she aske

Zaika's povAfter getting sick in the toilet, I turned on the shower. "You should keep practicing transportation so the illness stops," Einar suggested. Rolling my eyes, I grunted, "No shit, wise furball." Stripping and climbing into the shower, I leaned against the wall with both hands while the hot spray doused my head. Grinning slightly at losing my virginity to the woman I truly loved made me feel exuberant. Not being able to claim her as mine was eating at me."Why do I have to be a nobody with an ancient wolf? Seems stupid to be an Alpha without a leadership role," I mumbled sourly. Einar growled back at me in response."I will carve a path for myself one way or another," I swore as I started scrubbing myself.Afterward, I wrapped a towel around my waist and went into my bedroom for my duffle bag. Not finding it where I left it, I headed into the closet to see all my stuff hanging or folded nicely on the shelves."Nick must have arranged them because you are lazy," my wolf teas

"Please don't start a fire in my room, I have a lot of nice things," he chided. I told him I wouldn't while wiping my eyes. My entire demeanor was changing as I entered his room. Seeing articles of women's clothing strewn about I looked at Bryce wondering who or what had hurt him. Gritting my teeth I followed him into his living room area and sat down on his leather sofa. Lifting a red lacy thong between my thumb and index finger, I eyed Bryce. "Is this couch safe to sit on?" I questioned as he yanked the panties from my fingers. He grunted, yeah. I sunk into the buttery soft leather couch and rubbed my eyes."How can your true mate betray you?" I asked pointedly. Bryce was pouring two glasses of liquor and huffed."Because of the creed. Since Dire wolves were such a rarity, the creed was written to state that we don't have true mates and are instead coupled with other Dires to increase the population. There is a clause in it regarding offspring as well, females are coveted, while th