Aurora’s POV The palace was quiet, shrouded in the stillness of the night. After a long day of dealing with court politics and the aftermath of Alexander’s betrayal, I found myself unable to sleep. Hunger gnawed at me, and I decided to make my way to the kitchen for a late-night snack.The corridors were dimly lit, and the soft padding of my footsteps echoed off the stone walls. As I approached the kitchen, I heard the faint clink of glass and hushed murmurs. Pushing the door open gently, I was surprised to see Lilian sitting at the kitchen island, a bottle of whiskey in front of her. Her usually composed face was flushed, her movements unsteady as she poured herself another glass."Li?" I called softly, my concern mounting. Lilian, Caden’s daughter and my best friend, looked almost drunk, a state I had rarely seen her in.She looked up, her eyes widening in surprise. "Aurora?" she slurred, trying to focus on me. "Is it really you?"I rushed to her side, my heart racing with worry.

Third Person POV Caleb ya led her against his body with a force that left her breathless. He kissed her, hard and demanding at first. She could feel the expectation in his kiss, the anticipation of her resistance, but instead of pulling away, Lilian wound her arms around his shoulders and sank into him.Caleb’s mouth gentled as he felt her response. Cradling her in his strong arms, he swept his tongue against hers, the pressure as soft as his lips were. Within seconds, Lilian was lost to the sensation, her fingers creeping into his hair. The silky golden strands slipped through her fingers, and she tugged, wanting him even closer. She yearned for him to devour her with his mouth.A low sound of pleasure rumbled through Caleb's chest, making Lilian shiver. The kiss went on and on, shifting from sweet to hungry and back again. She felt as if she were floating, flying, and falling all at the same time. His mouth was decadently lush, his taste delicious. Lilian didn’t care at all that

Third Person POV Caleb rises to his knees, rips open the zipper on his trousers, and fists his cock in his hand.Lilian stares at it with wide eyes, her hammering heart skipping a beat, then starting up again, beating even faster. Thick and veined, the shaft juts out proudly from his fist. The crown is fat and red, the slit on top glistening with a drop of wetness.His cock is massive, almost intimidating in size. "That look on your face is a bloody nice compliment," he growls. Then he positions himself between her spread thighs, sliding the head up and down through her pussy lips, wetting it.Lilian gasps, managing a breathy, "Condom?""Wasn't planning on having sex today," he says through gritted teeth, staring down into her wide eyes. "Still time to say no, Lilian."She's so turned on, she can barely think. "You said you were clean?""Aye. I promise.""Then fuck me, Caleb. And don't you dare hold anything back. I want everything you have to give me."His grin looks feral. With a s

Third Person POVLilian sat on the edge of her bed, the room still reeling from the emotional storm that had just passed. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying, her body wrapped in the sheets that had witnessed the chaos. She felt hollow, her mind a swirl of confusion and heartache.The door creaked open, and Aurora stepped in quietly, her expression filled with concern. She crossed the room in a few quick strides and wrapped her arms around Lilian, holding her tightly. Lilian stiffened at first, then melted into the embrace, the dam of her emotions breaking once more.Aurora stroked her hair gently. "Lilian, I'm here.It's okay. Let it all out."Lilian clung to Aurora, her sobs coming hard and fast. "I felt it, Aurora. I felt the bond. We're truly mates, and I think I already like him. I feel like I can't live without him. But now he's madto me, and it hurts so much."Aurora held her tighter, her own eyes filling with tears at seeing her friend in such pain. "Oh, Lilian. I'm so s

Third Person POVLilian lay in her bed, staring at the ceiling as the minutes ticked by. Sleep evaded her, her mind a tumultuous sea of emotions and thoughts. Her wolf paced restlessly within her, agitated and yearning. She turned over, trying to find a comfortable position, but it was no use. The bond she felt with Caleb was like a persistent itch she couldn't scratch, a need that gnawed at her insides.With a frustrated sigh, she threw back the covers and got out of bed. The cold floorboards against her feet did nothing to soothe her restless spirit. She wrapped a shawl around her shoulders and quietly slipped out of her room, the moonlight casting soft shadows in the dimly lit corridor.Her steps were silent as she made her way through the palace halls, the silence of the night amplifying the sound of her own heartbeat. She knew where she was going. There was only one place she could go. She needed to see Caleb. To feel his presence. To understand what had happened between them.