《Hint of Darkness and Light》


 Little Girl

    Verena¡¯s POV


    ¡°You can bring out your trash Venie. You know you can trust me.¡± My eyes narrowed at Linda. She doesn¡¯t prefer to indulge herself in my work especially now that it¡¯s kinda sloppy.


    ¡°What do you want?¡± I focused on my victim¡¯s background profile. After my 15th birthday I escaped from the orphanage not knowing what would happen with my life.


    Familiar emotions came running back that made a void in my throat. I shake my head to get back to work and avoid the miserable moments of my life.


    ¡°You know that all your life I¡¯ve been caring for you right Venie.¡± She forced a smile.


    ¡°Even though I didn¡¯t make it right.¡± Linda is my guardian for 6 years after the nuns in the orphanage, she¡¯s the reason why I work in a big organization that prates the government.


    Is it legal? No.


    Does it pay big time? Yes.


    Linda and I kill to survive, we don¡¯t have a choice, I didn¡¯t have a choice back then at a young age.


    And that made out a habit of mine.


    If my parents didn¡¯t just dump me out of an abandoned building. I may be a different person in this world. A girl managing a bigpany with a politician boyfriend who arranged marriage with me, a girl who had her education at Harvard and had a Porsche at the age of 17, if I¡¯m wealthy in that life daydream though.


    ¡°I¡¯m thankful for you Linda, you fed me well enough back then, you helped me to escape my hell hole-you know that.¡± I argued. Her eyes glistened with tears. It might be cringey but I have never experienced this kind of situation with her. Spitting out those words perhaps.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to do this though, I¡¯m a hypocrite. I shouldn¡¯t sacrifice your life for my gain.¡± I can sense the depths of her frustration and sadness. Funny, how her duality can make the insides of meugh. She¡¯s not like this. Not this emotional, maybe she¡¯s pregnant huh?


    ¡°Just think that this is for us, I¡¯m strong, I¡¯m one of the top performing spies from the organization, I can handle this Lin.¡± I sighed. But deep inside, my heart swells from the ache and pain from work. I just don¡¯t deserve this life. I hated it, it made me vomit, it scarred my whole soul. It created a strong woman who is afraid to lose strength but fragile of burdened emotions.


    The victim is the don¡¯s wife, some know her for her daring attitude not caring for the people. She¡¯s a monster, more monstrous than us. She specialized in human trafficking and drugs and she uses her husband¡¯s power to hide her. Fucking rat. I gathered the papers above the center table and faced Lin, with courage to do this alone. Once I¡¯m in the event ripping through security is so darn hard. I shouldn¡¯t fail this.


    ¡°Just be careful, I love you Venie, be safe.¡± Lin leaned and hugged me tightly. I¡¯ll always treasure her for being the kind guardian I ever had. She suffers from breast cancer for a year. She didn¡¯t told me at first but I eventually found out when I sneaked up on her. She¡¯s in her mid 50¡¯s and needed aid. She won¡¯t let me sell the bar because of the thought of guilt. This is the only way.


    This is Venie. You¡¯ll be dead at the end of the day or be promoted as the chief. A billion dors for my life. The salvation or the downfall.


    I gathered my stuff before standing up. I scan the bar, everyone is busy with their own world. Some are dipping and sucking but I don¡¯t care most of the time. This is my haven, the safe ce I¡¯ve created. From the money I umted from my work I let Lin to manage and look out for the club. Above the bar is a normal stereotype of a bar. But downstairs in the basement is my self training ground.


    I walked past the crowd. I can smell cigarettes, alcohol and body odors¡­ it made me nauseous. Can they even shower before going out and having fun, seriously people.


    When I got out from the bar I ran fast to the parking lot and prepared myself for my ¡°mission¡±.


    Sounds cliche but my life is a total mess, just think about it. I¡¯m an orphan who found a kind co-existent andter on worked for an organization in the hopes of finding my ancestors then failed.


    I made sure to strap two knives in my thighs incase of hand-to-handbat.


    I drove two hours maximum from the bar to the Maximos event. It¡¯s a fashion showcase led by Donna the Don¡¯s wife. Funny how they assembled this and made it look like an ordinary fashion show but the truth is that this is an actual girl bidding event.  Innocent way to sell girls.


    I wear my earphone tomunicate with Luca, my underwing, this evening he will guide me throughout the night.


    When I arrived at what was supposed to be my ground the cold wind brushed my skin making me shudder.


    My heart pounded so bad, I can feel whispers that something bad will happen besides the fact that we¡¯ll be killing someone.


    I¡¯ll be using my sniper rifle but first I measured the location from the roof deck to the stage in the event where Donna will be sitting. It is an enclosed building but at one point from the upper right it is open for delimination.


    I stopped chewing my gum and looked at my scope. The party is getting started. I turn my earphones on to connect with Luca.


    ¡°Hey, any updates?¡± I asked while looking at my scope. The runway just started a while ago. The space ispact and guards are gawking seemingly. The security is tight so on point shooting is not a must.


    ¡°The order is when a girl in a blue dresses out you shoot then vo missionplete.¡± He said, hitting this man would be a pleasure. Anyone might wear a blue dress, maybe two or more.


    He must be clear when giving directions, what an idiot.


    I guess when anyonees out wearing blue I should shoot right?


    I fell silent as I scoped the field of view again.


    The Donna is pping her hands while the bidding starts for the girl in red.


    But the thing is that I can see a familiar face just beneath the stage.


    ¡°What the hell is Jack doing in there Luca!?¡± My chest tightened. No one can see him get his gun out from his vest. This is bad. I need to get there.


    ¡°What? Your signal seems to be interrupted, the voice is unclear Venie, can you repeat?¡±


    I hissed when Jack fired openly at the Donna.


    I quickly got up and ran down the exit of the abandoned building. The rising pressure got me. I can hear loud bangs and open gun firing.


    When I arrived at the hall my mind haywired. Everyone is still at the event. From my perspective ten people are dead. Blood sshed all over the floor. Models are frightened, I can see the single soul shaking rapidly from the incident.


    Guards are down.


    Jack must have been with his dumb people.


    Someone tugged me at the waist. A hard thing pressed in my small back. A gun.


    My heartbeat paced.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org.


    ¡°What¡¯s your organization?¡±


    I forcefully kicked him at his foot that led me to lose my bnce.


    ¡°Uh oh, stop fighting girl. We¡¯ll get your n trashing okay?¡± Heughed that out.


    ¡°Go to hell!¡± I muttered before kicking him at the crotch, my back facing him. After getting out of his grasp I shoot him in his knees making sure he won¡¯t ever fight back again.


    I came back to the hall meticulously avoiding guards to see if the donna was still alive. And look at this bitch, she is.


    I applied my red lipstick that was initially hidden in my brassiere, then I went at the backstage. I gritted my teeth when the situation pped me in the face.


    Some of the women are drugged and others are being injected.


    They must be the one who doesn¡¯t like this crap and kept their heads up and tried resisting.


    ¡°Sorry I¡¯mte, I met with the clients earlier.¡± I announced. I bit my lower lip hoping this tactic would work.


    ¡°Girl you¡¯re just on time, after Sara you would go first.¡± The bulk guys said, but I know he¡¯s not a manly man but a girly pop instead.


    He handed me a short unholy gown that would reveal my entire boobs.


    I consoled myself thinking that this might be my way toplete the task after nearly parading my nakedness in the vast of the crowd.


    He then gave me a masquerade mask to hide my upper face.


    The joy I¡¯m feeling is backing up my embarrassment. This would literally be my only hope.


    I went to the changing area and started to change. The slit would be an easy key for me to pull my gun from my thigh.


    After changing I got out of the stinky area then a man pushed me out of the backstage to the front stage facing numerous hungry eyes to feed.


    I fixed my posture and directly looked at Donna she¡¯s all smiles and she had this aura that she might be sweet and lovely.


    I walked slowly and everyone pped their hands.


    ¡°She is a newly virgin model from the east. You can start bidding now.¡± The announcer said,ughing a bit with curtness.


    I stood there for a few minutes before a man in a suit stood up.


    I inhaled my heart wrenching for the situations of the girls who happen to be sold first.


    I open the slit of the gown. The crowd wooed and before anyone could know my next move I pulled my gun out and shot Donna, making sure to kill her in a minute.


    I ran faster than expected, but mischief happened. I was shot in my lower back and the pang of pain excruciate.


    I continued running as if Satan was chasing me. I stumbled on a calloused table in the hallway. Because of the impact I suddenly dropped the gun. I gritted my teeth when I realized that they are getting closer and closer so that doesn¡¯t give me time to get the gun.


    Karma says it all.


    When I reach the back exit I can hear voices trying to find me in the darkness in the back of the building. I gulped my saliva. My throat seems to dry all of a sudden.


    I tried to manage my blood loss to make sure I¡¯lle out of here before I lose my consciousness. My legs are shaking from the pain and numbness of my whole body.


    I saw the exit sign but before finally getting out a swish of a sharp object prated my body.


    My blood burned.


    ¡°You think you can get away from death?¡± Someone muttered, jerking his knife again in my belly.


    I forced myself to reach for my knife. I know he is clueless because he is unable to see in the dark.


    I managed to reach my gun instead of my knife. I shoot his head.


    ¡°Neither do you.¡±


    They must know where I am now that they¡¯ve heard the gun fire.


    Before the others can find me. I escaped the lucid ce.


    I kept running and running even the tree branches cut my skin. My sandals are getting heavier and heavier as more mud sticks to them.


    My earpiece is missing, no one can help, minutes from dying.


    I finally stopped when I reached arge field away from the forest. If centaurs are real they would find my body and feed me to the wolves.


    So stupid Verena.


    I am losing air from the running plus the wounds, maybe luck is on my side that it kept me from dying.


    Iy down on the ground to rest momentarily. It¡¯ll take moments before I die.

 Powerless

    Verena¡¯s POV


    The moonlight greeted my hazelnut eyes. Both gleaming from the ecstasy of pure joy. I managed to pull off my dumbest move but at least I survived.


    Am I surviving? Or am I dying? I can¡¯t feel the pain from the numbness of my whole body but I¡¯m holding the only evidence of my body feeling erratic from my left belly being jotted by a knife multiple times and getting shot God knows how many times.  My eyes stung, barely holding the tears to run down.


    If I die now I would console my dead heart that I got a billion dors transferred to my ount.


    I¡¯m in a field lying against the wet grass from the dew of the rain. Is it really the dew or I¡¯m just lying in my own blood helplessly.


    I can¡¯t mutter words that I need to shout for help. All I can hear is the silence of the world and the party of crickets.


    My toes scrunched when I heard multiple footsteps of an unknown creature. I guess they found me looking so powerless as ever. I fought myself from closing my eyes.


    They are getting closer and closer. I epted my fate long ago before starting the job so dying would be an easy task now.


    I jerked when a massive brown dog sniffed my head then came a howling sound. I can imagine it is a wolf or fox, I don¡¯t know. I¡¯m legally dumb in terms of these.


    ¡°I can hear her heartbeat, she¡¯s dying, Rox.¡± Someone muttered in a low but husky voice that seemed tired.


    I opened my mouth only to mutter, ¡°Who the hell are you?¡± Someone huffed at my remark that sounded like a whisper of a tree from a windy season.


    ¡°Are we going to save her?¡± A girly voice replied.


    What¡¯s with them? Walking their dogs in the middle of the night in an unknown ce.


    ¡°She seems like a bad person.¡±


    ¡°Leave me alone, dogs.¡± I tried to sound so egotistical maniac but only to voice out groggy relentless sounds. I wanna stand up and show the world I¡¯m no longer a weakling. And I¡¯ll never be a weakling. But it won¡¯t hurt if some people will see me like this right. I¡¯m just a girl-like everyone would see, powerless.


    ¡°Ungrateful rat.¡± Another man voiced out.


    He pped me across the face that left me shocked. My system enraged, I managed to put myself on one knee but before I could push myself to stand up and fight back.


    ¡°Por¡¯tum ilocost¡±. Someone whispered behind my ear. The shiver run throughout my whole body then my vision became blurry until the darkness consumed me.


    I had this feeling that I¡¯m halfway dead. I can¡¯t open my eyes but my senses are on point. I can hear multiple bickering. Huffing sounds and someone shouting.


    I opened my eyes to only see ray of light and multiple silhouettes but my stupid eyes closed again. I want to pinch my eyes open to have the evidence that I¡¯m not yet dead.


    Luckily I can hear what mock up words they¡¯ve been spitting out. I know that this isn¡¯t a hospital or else I¡¯m tied out in the bed¡¯s railing for the reason I¡¯m an actual criminal or some sort.


    Because if I¡¯m dead I¡¯ll never see rays of light again, I can foresee oceans of fire and darkness. I would go to hell, literally.


    ¡°She had a gun Tess, what would you expect us to believe? That she¡¯s a ballet dancer who happens to have a real gun and was shot because of a y?¡± My inner self wanted to punch whoever said that, but yeah he got a point, saving a stranger that was shot was a bad idea, definitely that she possesses a gun and a knife buckled in her thigh.


    My breathing patterns shake, I want to swallow the lump on my throat that has been growing. I¡¯ll never understand how bad I was in my past life to deserve this kind of treatment from people. Oh right, I deserved it.


    I was thrown by my own parents and had to live with just me by my side.


    I¡¯ve lived in an orphanage with a lot of different kids. A lot of girls who, at the time, were older and bigger than me. For as long as I can remember, I tried to avoid being around other kids, adults-anyone really-because they enjoyed taking out their frustrations on the scrawny kid that I was. Inevitably, those situations didn¡¯t end well for the other party. They hurt me. And I would hurt them back. Tenfold. I might have been smaller and younger, but I had a lot of prior experience in defending myself.


    That¡¯s how I see the world. Justice and fairness nothing less nothing more.


    ¡°We should consult this to him.¡±


    ¡°Are you nuts!?¡± A strong girly voice contradicted.


    Hmmm, this is more fun than true crime podcasts.


    ¡°He would kill us Damien! If he finds out we brought this girl that might bring harm to the pack, he will twist our limbs and feel regret for our whole lifetime.¡±Original from N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Can you stop bickering Rox? You literally pushed us to bring her.¡± I can feel him rolling his eyes.


    ¡°She¡¯s pitiful.¡±


    Now I have beef with this girl.


    ¡°I summoned him before this got out of hand.¡± The voice is new and I think he¡¯s one of the smartest among them. Almost.


    ¡°If we were killedter I hope your guilt will hunt you Lucas.¡± The girl replied. I think she is Rox, and I think they¡¯re a gang or whatsoever dumb fraternity.


    ¡°He will literally ban us in the pack.¡±


    ¡°Shut up Mr. Overdramatic.¡±


    I felt the swish of unknown chill in the air. I can hear my heart booming all over the ce. My blood is boiling from unknown spasmsing from my veins.


    Sandalwood and earthy smell filled my nose.


    My subconscious keeps me awake and pushes me to open my eyes.


    ¡°The hell is going on here?¡± The voice boomed all over the ce. I want to smirk yet my face can¡¯t perform it.


    That was a very husky and sexy voice.


    Celibacy is a crime this age, Venie.

 Frat Leader

    Verena¡¯s POV


    ¡°The hell is going on here.¡± The voice despite being icy cold I can somehow remember that I¡¯ve heard it before but I can¡¯t pinpoint where I¡¯ve heard it. Well that was odd.


    ¡°Oh, we¡¯re just having a meeting Damon.¡± The restraint in his voice only proves that he is afraid. Interesting.


    I think this is the frat leader or some sort. But what would I do if he ordered them to kill me? What if he is a big-time? Oh dear Heavens please help me. I promised that I will never kill again.


    ¡°Does not look like a meeting to me Luke. What¡¯s the matter?¡± He demanded.


    Once they found out I¡¯m a spy they would literally kill me in seconds or even just hourster after I open my eyes. And if they will know that I work for a big organization they would ckmail and use me for their gain


    I can¡¯t feel any pain and bruises that I have acquired. They must have injected me with something to numb my body. That¡¯s sweet. I appreciated the effort.


    A body came closer to me.


    ¡°Wake up bitch and exin yourself or you¡¯ll lead us to our grave.¡± She whispered. Okay, na uh Roxy girl, I shouldn¡¯t be in this ce if you only left me behind.


    ¡°Call the doctor immediately.¡± He said the coldness in his aura chickens me out. Even his presence can regte the uncertainty of unauthorized movements from my body as if I¡¯m not in my vegetative state.


    They¡¯re going to check me just so they can stop fighting around and being annoying until the end of the day.


    Even though I¡¯m not capable of telling them I¡¯m very thankful for saving me so I could live another day I wish I could return the favor perhaps in a not usual way though. I¡¯m really embarrassed to show my sweet side or should I call it the cringey side.


    Maybe I can do one job for them before leaving.


    A new presence greeted me. I can¡¯t open my eyes but I can sense that the presence ising to me.


    ¡°That was so reckless of you kids, I¡¯m very disappointed in you.¡± A new voice said firmly with usation.


    ¡°Sorry dad, we just thought that we¡¯re doing something good. ¡± Rox snickered.


    ¡°Something good my ass.¡± From the distinction of the voice I think this man is Damien, and ording to my judgment he and Rox are not friends, more like rivals and quite not enemies.


    I want to rip my ears just not to hear their bitter quarrel. Someone separate them in this instance.


    ¡°Stop fighting around or I¡¯ll behead you two.¡± The authority from the fraternity leader wants me to bow down to him.


    I went still when a hand touched my hand and reached for my upper clothing. The doctor checked my belly wound and even turned me to my side to check the gun wound in my back.


    I can¡¯t feel the pain anymore, that¡¯s actually impressive. I guess I¡¯ve been here for a week or they use some sort of questionable medicine dosage.


    ¡°She¡¯s okay, the only thing to do is to wait for her to finally wake up from thea.¡± The doctor announced.


    My soul is definitely awake. I don¡¯t know if this is just normal for a person who is in aatose state.


    ¡°When will that be?¡± The frat leader asked.


    I see, he¡¯s so excited to kill me fully conscious.


    ¡°Maybe tomorrow Damon.¡± What? I won¡¯t be able to open my eyes right this day or it¡¯s just an intellectual guessing from an actual doctor.


    But I just can¡¯t open my eyes or even move my lips neither my whole body but I¡¯m fully all on ears. This is exhausting.


    ¡°I want a definite answer Drake.¡± Oh the nerve of this frat leader really. Rox referred to the doctor as a dad so this man is literally ages than him because I¡¯m assuming that Rox or Luke are the same age as the frat leader.


    How rude of him seriously who raised this man.


    ¡°Tomorrow for sure.¡± The doctor replied while injecting me something.


    My heart drummed from my chest when the disturbing presence wasing to me. I wanted to run but suddenly it stopped from its track then made its distance again.


    ¡°I want to talk to her right now.¡±


    I would also love to wake myself to surely exin some lies to them.


    ¡°Her body can¡¯t handle the exhaustion Damon, we need to wait.¡± The finality in the doctor¡¯s voice made the devil growl.


    ¡°The hell I care, we need to make sure she won¡¯t make any idle choices when she¡¯s here. Maybe she¡¯s staging hera state?¡± The demon has a name and it¡¯s Damon.


    ¡°If anything will go west this is on you Damon or I¡¯ll face your father¡¯s wrath.¡±


    Drake the doctor injected me two times as per Damon¡¯s request.


    The drug circted throughout my blood so that I could feel the burning sensations in my veins.


    I opened my eyes as rays of sunshine greeted me from the open window above my head. The room feels old. The vintage furniture and the brown theme of the room reminds me of my room in the orphanage.


    I thought I¡¯m in a dungeon a while ago.


    An aged man is beside my bed. He has pretty green eyes and long pristine hair.


    While two identical human beings are behind him except that the girl has long blonde hair which from my presumptions must be Rox while her brother has jet ck hair, this is Luke I guess.


    Another man sits across from me he has piercing eyes that somehow define his manly facial features.


    One caught my attention.


    My gaze lifts to his face, and I¡¯m struck by his features. They¡¯re dark, sharp, and, most importantly, nk. It¡¯s like I¡¯m staring into a nonexistent entity that¡¯s only projecting itself onto the physical world.


    At first nce, he looked like a gentleman, like he belonged in a CEO¡¯s boardroom, looking down at the world through floor-to-ceiling ss. Though, if one stared longer than they should, everything about him-the way he leaned against the door, arms crossed; the way shadows fought in his eyes; how ck ink decorated his fingers-opposed


    He leaned back on the door waiting for me to speak with his nk expression.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    The doctor tilted his head, ¡°How are you feeling?¡±


    I only blink not knowing what to answer, the pain was rushing back that it made me nauseous.


    The frat leader caught my gaze, his brows creased.


    The urge to look away was so strong it ached my whole body.


    I gulped my saliva, ¡°G-good, I¡¯m good.¡± While still holding my gaze to the man against the door.


    A single wrong answer could lead me to my deathbed.


    ¡°Tell us what happened to you, if your answer is enough to be believable you can stay here if otherwise you¡¯ll be with the rogues in the dungeons.¡± The thickness and danger coating his words is enough to send me to his dungeons let alone what the heck is a rogue.

 Alpha

    Verena¡¯s POV


    ¡°Tell us what happened to you, if your answer is believable you can stay here and if otherwise you¡¯ll be with the rogues in the dungeons.¡±


    ¡°I was visiting a friend¡¯s party that night. I d-don¡¯t know what exactly happened all of a sudden we were attacked by men. Men in ck. All of them had guns. We managed to get out of the house but I was shot so they left me.¡± I pulled off a nervous voice and staged panic expressions all over my face.


    The frat leader was cool and calcted; from the way his gaze would touch me like a silverdle against my skin. I presume he¡¯s been weighing the words I¡¯ve said. Something sparked on his eyes, the eyes I have imagined as ck but it was blue. A very dark, dark, dark blue eyes. Darker than the calm ocean.


    I coughed to relieve the real nervousness of lying. I¡¯ll never be good at this, ¡°After they left me I pushed myself to run out of the manor but someone caught me and stab me right out of the darkness. So I kicked him in his crotch, what else I could do.¡±


    All eyes are glued on me, like a beneficial price from a circus booth house.


    ¡°So you run?¡± The doctor asked, tilting his head to the angle of mine.


    ¡°Yes.¡± I simply answered, still staging the fidgety fingers.


    Rox seems to notice my hands that she nods.


    ¡°End of the story? After you really called us assholes?¡± Luke said, emphasizing the asshole part.


    ¡°Who would know? I thought you were the criminals.¡± I defensively said.


    Instead of staring at Luke my eyes wander to the frat leader. And from the looks of it he looks so mighty and strong like a lion gazing at his prey.


    I open my lips just so my really , really dumb words can slip up, ¡°Your staring is really ufortable.¡±


    ¡°My apologies, she¡¯s clear, let her rest then show her around Rox. I want no harm brought to the pack so watch her closely so that she won¡¯t think of dumb actions or she will regret it ¡¯til the day she will perish.¡± His choice of words wanted me to experience chills in mid day so my body did. His voice is like drinking a margarita with ice, sweet and bitter but cold. Cold enough to have goosebumps.


    The frat leader leaves the room as well as Luke and Damien. I¡¯m left with the doctor and Rox.


    ¡°How long have I been out?¡± I asked brushing my hair using my fingers.


    ¡°Just two days. By the way, I¡¯m Rox.¡± She said while handing her hand. I epted it and we shook hands.


    ¡°I have injected you with two courses of herbs that¡¯s why you¡¯re already healing.¡± He turned his back then handed a pill that seemed like medicine and a ss of water.


    I crunched the pill between my teeth that led me to taste the bitter awful taste of it, I quickly jug it down with water hoping to cleanse my taste buds.


    ¡°Why does this taste so bad?¡± I asked like an innocent child who had never tasted a medicine before.


    ¡°All of them do.¡± Rox smiled at me. My heart warmed, I thought she¡¯s a very, very mean girl.


    A knock sounded, and a redhead no older than seventeen, wearing a tank top and jeans, entered the room. She kept her eyes lowered as she set a bowl of soup and bread on a side table near my bed.


    ¡°That¡¯s Lori, my young cousin.¡± Rox pointed at her. The girl smiled and waved her hand.


    ¡°Hi,¡± She politely said.


    ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Verena everyone calls me Venie.¡±


    ¡°Oh that¡¯s cute.¡± Rox replied. While the doctor and Lori got out of the room.


    Rox scrunched her nose, ¡°The doctor is my dad, name is Drake, he¡¯s a shy man.¡± Sheughed.


    ¡°Thank him for me.¡±


    ¡°Sure, you can surely tell that the man by my side earlier was my brother or should I say my annoying twin brother Luke. And the other one is Damien. He¡¯s no brainer and doesn¡¯t wanna talk that much but he¡¯s the right hand of the soon to be alpha.¡±


    ¡°What about the scary man?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s Damon, and the soon to be alpha. He¡¯s smart and unpredictable, ruthless as well he can tear limbs from five wolves in minutes.¡± I bit my lip, that was kinda hot.


    ¡°What¡¯s an alpha? Like organization leader?¡± I asked curiously while munching on my bread. She blinked exactly four times before a bright red hue covered her whole face then she burst outughing like she would die from it.


    ¡°Girl don¡¯t you read romantic fantasy books?¡± She huffed, rolling her eyes.


    ¡°No, not my thing.¡±


    ¡°Boring.¡±


    ¡°We are werewolves.¡±


    W-what nonsense was that? I felt my body stiffened as my face went pale.


    I remember the night when they found me, as I know there are dogs so huge they resemble a wolf in the books in the library I¡¯ve read.


    Werewolves are literally beasts who attack humans long ago from a tale they¡¯re spitting at school. Teacher Ava said that they somehow love to snack on humans long ago. She said that others won¡¯t believe the tale because of theck of evidence.


    ¡°This must be hard to digest but we are harmless, some werewolves are pretty dangerous.¡±


    ¡°And you guys aren¡¯t?¡± The nervousness I¡¯m staging a while ago woke me up.


    This is so bad, Verena. They brought me to their homes so they could devour me oh my god.


    ¡°C¡¯mon we¡¯re not, it¡¯s against thew of equilibrium. Long ago after the war of four gods they made a seal. Between the four elements. The vampires, humans, werewolves and the witches never kill each other and if one breaks thew he will face the wrath of the equilibrium.¡± Rox said while smiling at me.


    With the worry out of mind I finally inhaled.


    ¡°Vampires exist? I thought the movies are myths about vampires.¡±


    ¡°No, they¡¯re not myths. They took a lie low after the war centuries passed. And the witches are the real enemies of the world after creating the anklet of divination.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the anklet of divination?¡± I said, slightly out of breath from fear. This gives me chills.


    How I wish that this is just a dream. Witches, vampires and werewolves are more freaky than psychopath killers.


    ¡°The anklet of death. No one knows how it operates, how does it looks, and where it is now, for the mean time everyone is safe as long as the god of witches is locked up in god knows where it is.¡± From the looks of it, I¡¯m not the only one who¡¯s uneasy to hear it even Rox is ufortable yapping about the divination of whatever witchcrafty.


    I remember the anklet on my right foot. I shake my head, how scary an anklet is.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°How about werewolves? How do you operate? How do you live without letting humans know?¡± I asked, feeling curious again but afraid of the facts.


    I¡¯m just gonna go with the flow with this one. I won¡¯t believe Rox until I saw people changing into wolves. That must be so scary.


    ¡°We eat human food. Every werewolves needs to belong in a pack like our pack.¡±


    ¡°What is a pack?¡±


    ¡°Pack is formed when werewolves congregate or live in groups. The leader is the alpha, our alpha is Damon¡¯s dad obviously. He is very kind and approachable. He helped tons of our kind and contributed a lot to my world.¡±


    ¡°And he¡¯ll be reced by an unfeeling brute?¡± I said matter of fact Damon is not only unfeeling brute but he is a total jerk.


    ¡°Don¡¯t let the others hear you, they are in favor of Damon and there are tons of criteria before being known to be an alpha.¡± She replied with her brown almond eyes twinkling from unknown spasms of emotions despite her face being emotionless.


    ¡°I can smell you.¡±


    ¡°I can too Rox, and I already stink.¡±


    She appeared amused from what I¡¯ve said.


    ¡°Smell your emotions, I mean.¡± She groused.


    ¡°Wait what? That¡¯s an absurd ability.¡± Iughed.


    ¡°We can shape shift into our wolf form, run kilometers without feeling exhaustion, devour human kind, smell emotions, connect with our kind and find our mate for the lifetime.¡± She replied, smirking from my amused face.


    I swear learning those details only gave me reasons to run from this ce.


    ¡°Mate?¡± Her smile turned into a sad line.


    ¡°Our other half. And sadly we lost our Luna, the Alpha¡¯s destined mate.¡±


    ¡°Damon¡¯s mom? How?¡±


    ¡°Rogues, those shits.¡± She clutched her fist.


    ¡°Damon said earlier that I¡¯ll be in the dungeons with the rogues if I lie. What is a rogue?¡± Damon said that Rox should show me around and not have a friendly talk around what seems like a history of the world.


    ¡°The rebels, they abandoned their packs to terrorize and kill massively. Unluckily when our pack attacked the alpha and Damon was out of town and our guards didn¡¯t smell the rogues roaming inside the pack.¡± Rox said brown fur erupts from her arms and her nails elongated.


    From panic and shock I stood up and was ready to run. But she stops me and in a blink of an eye she is now calm and back to her real form.


    ¡°Sorry to scare you, it¡¯s the emotions.¡±


    ¡°No it¡¯s okay, after this I¡¯m going home right?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry but it¡¯s against ourw, if you¡¯re saved by werewolves you need to repay for four months and after that your memories will be removed.¡±


    My smile fell, what kind of trap is this?

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    Verena¡¯s POV


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry but it¡¯s against ourw, if you¡¯re saved by werewolves you need to repay for four months and after that your memories will be removed.¡±


    ¡°Is that serious?¡± I asked dumbfounded


    I am so frustrated right now. I just want to go home, watch movies while drinking wine.


    ¡°Do I look like I¡¯m bluffing?¡± She stered  her best ridiculous smile.


    This is a trap. I can feel the uneasiness of my gut. I should make a n and escape without notice.


    But all eyes are on me of course they wouldn¡¯t just let me escape. They would kill me eventually if I resist.


    First I should disguise my real identity.


    Second I would serve the pack or whoever the hell was it.


    Third, get their trust.


    Last and final n, escape this ce.


    ¡°By the way, you should clean up. Dad said your wounds are probably scars now. I¡¯ll tour you around the pack.¡± She said then she stood up and left the room.


    I confiscated the room, there is a small bathroom but it also has a small bathtub.


    After finding the bathroom and doing my business, I headed to the sink, where I scrubbed my hands and stomach with the bar of soap, growing queasy as I watched red run down the drain.


    I shuddered at the thought that a few days ago I¡¯m in the brink of dying.


    In the mirror, I stared into my green eyes. I always thought theycked spark, their shine, even though I¡¯d been told they were striking by a model agent who approached me on the street and slipped me his business card. I was intrigued. I always tend to recognize myself as in and cold.


    This is my life now. Trapped and caged in the middle of nowhere inside the pack of werewolves ready to kill me if I make any suspicious moves.


    I got out of the room bored of waiting for Rox to fetch me. When I realized I¡¯m not in a simple tiny house. I roam the empty hallways until I reach the right wing.


    This is a freaking castle. What the hell. I thought werewolves stayed in wood houses inside of a forest, I never thought that they¡¯re rich.


    Pictures are disyed on the walls. Long end hallways on this side of the castle are full of wolves and faces. Must be the ancients.


    They must be dead


    The marble floor was cold against my feet as I took the turn towards another hallway.


    Jesus, what kind of ce is this.


    I collided with something solid.


    A lungful of air escaped me. I¡¯d been going so fast I would have fallen to my butt on the floor, but an arm wrapped around my waist as I teetered backward and steadied me. It was an incredibly warm and heavy arm.


    ¡°What are you doing here?¡± The voice is familiar. When I looked up I met the cold gaze of the blue eyed man.


    It¡¯s Damon.


    My stomach tightened as it pressed against his. The contact made me tingle everywhere, but I didn¡¯t have time to analyze the feeling more.


    ¡°I was looking around, I found Rox.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll never find her here. This is only allowed for werewolves residing here. Werewolves tend to have mind blowing sex with their mates so they are ced here so children won¡¯t hear them.¡± The smirk on his face grew when he stared at the pink hue in my cheeks. I hissed under my breath.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to tell me that¡­¡± I turned


    my back but he grabbed me by my wrist.


    ¡°Rox is busy, I¡¯ll show you around.¡± The coldness was gone in his voice, it was warm and metallic. Tastes like expired lollipop.


    He spun around so I could follow his trail.


    We walked down the hallway until we reached the grand staircase. I was amazed by how enchanting the ce was.


    It was warm, cozy andfortable.


    ¡°It is the alpha¡¯s feelings. He can project it throughout the whole ce.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s oddly cool.¡± I replied. I look around only to see Rox ying with some bunch of kids.


    He stared at me nkly and it embarrassed me. I could kick this man and let him lose his consciousness. But I won¡¯t do so. It¡¯s a pity so don¡¯t stare at me like you¡¯re the one who¡¯s giving me a pitiful state. I want to shout this at him and let me be at my designated room to sulk.


    ¡°You seem tired.¡± He said.


    I am! We¡¯ve been walking non stop for 30 minutes without taking breaks only to sight see a bunch of greenery outside of their fancy castle.


    ¡°Do I look tired at all?¡± The sarcasm in my voice only for him to strangle me. What the hell is wrong with this man seriously.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be sassy with me youngdy.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t breathe let¡­ m-me go.¡± The shock and panic put me to the bridge of unknown emotions I¡¯ve experienced before.


    He let me go and he continued walking like he didn¡¯t do something murderous. Mybat skills seem to fly off out of the window the moment I¡¯m held captive here


    .


    When I finally caught my normal breathing pattern, I caught up with him.


    ¡°You should be careful in this area. Rogues are drooling on this ce waiting to devour someone.¡±


    Should I fear the rogues or you Demon Damon. Wolves can use the skill of ¡°telling them before strangling them¡± before killing someone who¡¯s innocently shocked.


    This ce is oddly familiar.


    I can sense pain and fear. I can hear shouting, my ear panged from the pain of relentless ringing. I gritted my teeth. I stopped from my track to only feel my muscles tingle.


    I look around only to perceive blurry picturesque. I shake my head feeling that this might be me hallucinating.


    I saw how Damon stared at me, his eyes burning blue. His ws elongated.


    I inhaled, on the brink of losing consciousness.


    shbacks came running down. From the moment someone pped me from the face that the sound was heard across the room in the orphanage to the moment I¡¯mying in the ground full of blood.


    My right ankle is in pain like it is tightly chained. I gasped when Damon caught me before falling onto the ground.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°You¡¯re a fucking witch.¡±

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    Damon¡¯s Pov


    ¡°You sure she¡¯s not a rogue?¡± Damien asked while sipping from his champagne flute. This motherfucker  is enjoying the day while I work my ass off. Wow Nightfall pack this is your future Beta.


    ¡°She¡¯s a witch.¡± That¡¯s all I can say for now. I saw her horns; they¡¯re distinctive. But it vanished the moment she lost consciousness.


    ¡°Did her horn appear?¡± Lorenzo asked while staring at her. That¡¯s a dumb question, of course she did, idiot. How would I know?Original from N?velDrama.Org.


    She seems fragile that everyone can break her any moment.


    My wolf continues to break through my body that I need to take full control of. Something is off with this woman. Her scent makes my wolf restless since yesterday.


    She could be my mate. But she isn¡¯t. I don¡¯t understand. It¡¯s a fucking itch in my skin.


    I noticed that every fucking man I¡¯ve bring with me now is staring at her as if they¡¯re stripping her. Idiots, they could be swayed by this woman with her whole total package body and add her robust personality. Adorable.


    I can¡¯t me her though.


    Talk about a man¡¯s wet dream.


    Her body . . . fucking centerfold-worthy. Her hair was a weakness of mine: ck, silky, and long enough. The thought had flitted through my mind unwillingly.


    It was her sarcasm that irritated me. But when I choked her. Jesus. Her red face and panics can be an entertainment. I am not inform til this very day that I¡¯m somewhat a masochistic. That¡¯s insane, I¡¯m never been like this. I should fix my shits before I became deranged.


    It was the soft, innocent expression of hers, though, that seemed to burn through my skin and straight to my dick.


    ¡°Yeah,¡± Myzy voice put him off. It¡¯s a warning Lorenzo.


    Fucking stop talking.


    I brushed my hair, irritated and frustrated for a reason. They chained her thinking that she might bring harm to our people.


    Douchebags.


    She¡¯s wearing a stupid dress that cuts above her knees. That must be from Rox or a spare dress for the guests. If I didn¡¯t fix her posture. She can unt her gems at these dogs.


    She¡¯ll be hysterical when she wakes up but that¡¯s not the case. She seems to be calm andposed all the time.


    Which are naturally strong in their own ord that muttering a curse would send us to our grave.


    But if she¡¯s a real witch how could she not aid herself when she was shot and in grave danger.


    Before I could fully change into my wolf form to sleep I saw her flinch.


    I should send them back so I can handle this woman by myself, ¡°You can go back to the pack.¡±


    ¡°What? You¡¯ll handle this by yourself? Are you crazy? She might kill you Damon!¡± Luke said. This fucking pussy won¡¯t shut his mouth. He will wake her up.


    ¡°GO!¡± Imanded. They all changed into their wolf form and ran as fast as they could.


    My wolf sensed danger and my body hurriedly morphed.


    ¡°Where am I?¡± She asked, helping herself to stand up but the chains in her arms only allowed her body to short back and fall.


    I growled at her stupidity. She will kill herself if she continues to resist. That chain was made for witches. If the chain senses resistance from the witch it will only send bolts of magic to stop them. And they said it hurts as fuck. But the interesting thing is she¡¯s still at bay and she doesn¡¯t mind the chains, so maybe she¡¯s not receiving the magic.


    ¡°Fuck you all fluffy. You guys are a nutcase.¡± I know she meant to curse that out loud but from her pain and tiredness only her soft voice and whimper was all I heard.


    I growled when my wolf tried to sniff her. She resisted at first but gave up.


    Oh sweet kitten you smell so good to the point that I want to devour her.


    The fuck is wrong with me. This isn¡¯t my mate. Why am I acting this way?


    I leaped to the tree that I left my spare clothes to change into my human form.


    The chains started to rattle, ¡°Help, help please someone abducted me!¡± Verena shouted as if she¡¯s in the brink of dying.


    When I finished changing, I saw her feeling so helpless and angry.


    Now that is a major mood swing.


    I walked towards her.


    ¡°No one can hear you, we are in the middle of the forest, away from the pack and most importantly away from civilization.¡± I whispered in her ears. I can feel she had goosebumps but before I can react.


    She kicked me in my stomach and proceeded to knee my crotch.


    Oh no, now she is mad.


    ¡°Shit woman that hurts.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s for choking me, alpha dog. Now you know I can fight, let me go.¡±


    Now after associating myself with this feisty woman despite that guards can kill her and throw her body in ake I chose to handle her myself and this is WHAT I GET.


    ¡°Oh baby, before you can run off from me you need to serve me full course months to repay what my people have done to you.¡±


    ¡°You wish mutt.¡±


    ¡°I like your scent.¡±


    ¡°Pervert,¡±


    I smiled coyly at her only for her to roll her eyes.


    ¡°I was once kind to you woman, now answer me. Are. You. A. Witch?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a human you moron.¡±


    ¡°Before you copsed I saw you, your horns appeared.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re a freaking nutcase Demon Damon. I want to go home then talk to all of you!¡±


    Demon Damon? I like her adorable pet name.


    ¡°Oh sweetie, you haven¡¯t even got to see the demon in me yet.¡±


    ¡°Just bring me home please, I beg you.¡± Her eyes glistened with tears. Not so fast, as long I won¡¯t know who you are. You won¡¯t leave me.


    ¡°Yesterday you were so obedient, so kind and so graceful. Now where are those characteristics eh?¡± I trailed off looking at her like she¡¯s some sort of a show on TV.


    ¡°I guess we are alike dickhead. Last time you were so kind and now your real identity is revealed.¡±


    ¡°What identity my dear.¡±


    ¡°Nutcase who needs therapy, that¡¯s what.¡±


    I was so amazed how feisty this girl is. She reminds me of Nathalie, my younger sister, who was by the time of her 10th birthday got shot by a hunter.


    I hate humans till death said otherwise.


    I hated their rotten morals and distinctive idiocy.


    This girl just saved herself from torture.


    Does everyone know I¡¯m a bad guy?


    No, because like everyone else I would love to disguise myself as perfect.


    ¡°You¡¯re going to kill me right?¡± She asked, like death is just a normal stage of life to her.


    Unbelievable, this girl.


    ¡°Like I said, woman you¡¯re going to serve me and in order to serve the future alpha of the pack you need to be alive and kicking.¡±


    ¡°Suit yourself.¡± Eyes closed, her breathing in sync with her rising chest.


    ¡°You¡¯re going to be my sex ve.¡± I casually said, testing if she has this fear, emotions or outburst. I smirked when she looked at me with her wide eyes.


    She let out a rigid breath, ¡°I don¡¯t have any experiences so me being a sex ve should suck same as your whole life.¡± She smiled, returning the smirk.


    ¡°We will make arrangements with that kitten.¡± I said finally taking courage to inject the syringe on her arm. I did that as fast as I could before she could kick me in the crotch again.


    I will know every detail about you kitten. If that means that I¡¯ll find you as my soon to be mate.


    Because I have this bad, bad feeling you¡¯re hiding the link of our bond. And I will tear it apart.


    Just like how I will destroy you into pieces to fix you again. So that I can be your hero and you¡¯ll obey every time I beg on my knees.


    Am I obsessed with that idea?


    Definitely yes.

 Kitten

    Verena¡¯s POV


    A liquid kept falling in my head that it  jolts me awake. I am extremely cold and the only thing that covers my body is my clothes.


    I remembered why I¡¯m here. I bit the insides of my cheeks because of the hatred, anger and frustration I¡¯m feeling right now. That Damon is insane. I want to spit on his face and stomp on his gorgeous face.


    Beneath me I can feel the mud sticking in my clothes. I hope worms are not habitants in here, funny how I can kill a ruthless person but extremely afraid of wiggly worms.


    I felt my stomach made a noise that is a signal I¡¯m hungry. My throat is also dry and from my guess I think I¡¯d slept for hours after Damon injected me.


    When I get a hold of that man I¡¯ll literally kill him.


    I turned around when twigs crunched and something rushed behind me.


    ¡°Oh boy.¡± It¡¯s him.


    Meters away from me is a big white wolf staring at me as if its ring. It¡¯s blue eyes are showing pigmentations that it somehow tells that behind of the icy blue eyes there are deep emotions are hidden.


    This is Damon for sure. I¡¯ve never seen a beautiful fur as he has. It¡¯s almost the same color of the snow, unlike his soul.


    He shifted into his full size letting me know that he can crush me even if he only use his limbs as if I¡¯m a tiny twig.


    ¡°Sorry okay! I never meant my words. Please don¡¯t eat me. I know I d-don¡¯t r-really taste that good.¡± I am so scared that I stuttered.


    He growled low showing me his sharp pointy teeth as if he is ready to bite my head off.


    He barks at me giving the look ¡°if you run you know I will kill you.¡±


    ¡°Alright you win asshole.¡± I said while raising my two hands in the air to show my defeat.


    He produced a sound that seems like a wolf chuckle.


    Wow that¡¯s weird.


    He ran off and I panicked a little. Because knowing him he can be merciless. And he can leave me here to be the forest food for the animals.


    The childish tears came running along my cheeks. I lifted my head and hissed when I felt the pain of my nape.


    ¡°Smart move Kinzhe.¡±


    I turn around to confirm the voice. Yup, it¡¯s Demon the Damon. Now I¡¯m stuck with him for like a total of four months. God what have I done with my life to endure this. I¡¯d rather serve the military than him.


    ¡°Kinzhe?¡±


    ¡°It means kitten.¡±


    ¡°Asshole, I¡¯m not your pet.¡±


    ¡°Do you have a choice?¡± His eyes squinted and he winked at me like a total asshole.


    The tears that were formed awhile ago seems to vanished.


    ¡°Oh right Mr. You Have It All. For sure everyone doesn¡¯t have a choice when youmand.¡± I sneered while he chuckled sexily. I hate this man and his crazy antics.


    I¡¯ve met a lot of sexy men and some even looks like Leonardo but they won¡¯t stand a chance with this guy. He¡¯s a literal god in a man¡¯s clothing. His eyes were the most striking crystal blue eyes I¡¯ve looked at. And his disheveled dark ck hair only proves that even chaos looks good on him.


    He knew I was checking on him. The smirk on his pretty face is evident of it.


    ¡°You¡¯ll be my personal assistant other than Damien my beta. And maybe a few more weeks I¡¯ll get use of your yapping in pack meetings.¡± He frowned when he caught me rolling my eyes butter on his face glinted a smile that I never seen before.


    ¡°Can you release me now? My hands are hurting.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s your punishment so you¡¯ll keep ¡¯em until we arrive at my house.¡±


    ¡°You have your own?¡±


    That proves it. He is ultimately rich.


    ¡°Yeah.¡± Hezily answered.


    ¡°What¡¯s my first job?¡±


    ¡°Tomorrow will be your first job. You¡¯re gonna pretend to be my mate.¡± A ghost smile appeared on his face.


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    ¡°You hadn¡¯t still found your mate?¡± I asked curiously.


    I heard him sigh, ¡°If I already found her I won¡¯t ogle my time with you. I should have killed you yesterday while your sleeping.¡±


    The fear and my anxiety grew. What if he¡¯ll kill me when I¡¯m asleep at his house?


    What if he wants me in his house so his other pack members won¡¯t hear my screams when he¡¯ll kill me.


    ¡°I can sense your fear Verena. I¡¯m just joking. I won¡¯t kill you. I don¡¯t kill innocent people unless you¡¯re hiding something.¡±


    ¡°Seriously are you still being delusional that I¡¯m sort of a witch?¡±


    ¡°Might be.¡±


    He uncuff me from the chains and threw me off his shoulders.


    ¡°What the fuck Damon! I can walk!¡±


    I grabbed unto his hair as if I¡¯m holding for my life. He is tall as a tree, imagine he is 6 feet tall and if I fall in the ground I would die.


    This man is a nutcase. I want to p his back but that won¡¯t guarantee my survival.


    I chose to rebel but to give it a second thought maybe no. I¡¯d rather die for the organization rather than this pack of weirdos or pack of what crazy shapeshifters.


    I muttered a curse when he sprinted until the wind ps my face. The coldness and frigid air kept in contact while my hair flew in different directions.


    I weighed over 50 kilograms but Damon didn¡¯t mind. He carried me like a sack of potatoes ready to be nched for dinner.


    ¡°I think I¡¯m going to puke after this!¡± I shouted for him to hear me. He still managed to grip me tight andughed.


    ¡°You¡¯ll be fine.¡± He replied.


    The crunch of dry leaves, branch of trees is all I heard. I calmed my nerves when I saw fog in our direction. It coats the ce which seems like the end of the forest.


    Damon stop on his tracks and my brows furrowed.


    He yanked me down that I almost fall on my butt. I kicked his foot to avenge.


    He didn¡¯t budge yet he look at me dead in the eye.


    ¡°Hold on to me. You¡¯re stupidity and recklessness will kill us both.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°We will walk pass the waterfall.¡±


    ¡°I thought we¡¯re going to your house?¡± I asked. The suspicions I¡¯m plotting on this man. He said we¡¯re going to his house.


    ¡°Could you stop talking? I would my patience and feed you to the waterfalls mermaid.¡±


    Oh, I¡¯m not informed that mermaids lives in waterfalls. That¡¯s an odd fantasy story.


    He grabbed me by my arm and pulled me until we reach the waterfalls he¡¯s been talking about.


    ¡°I¡¯m gonna get wet.¡±


    ¡°Oh sure you are.¡± He cocks his head like I said a joke.


    ¡°I don¡¯t have any spare clothes.¡±


    ¡°I have spares.¡±


    ¡°You want me to wear boxer shorts and longrge ass tshirts?¡±


    ¡°You should be grateful Kinzhe, I¡¯ll let you wear something to fight off the cold.¡±


    ¡°Oh I should be grateful then.¡±


    He didn¡¯t said another word but I know he¡¯s been contemting his decision to bring me here.

 Pixie

    Verena¡¯s POV


    When we arrived at his house my eyes wandered on it¡¯s surrounding.


    ¡°Your room is besides mine and I already told Damien to buy you new clothes.¡± He said not minding the drips of water all around the house.


    ¡°Can I change now?¡±


    ¡°You can wear my tshirts and boxer shorts.¡±


    I only gave him a long sigh but obviously he didn¡¯t mind me.


    ¡°I¡¯m going somewhere and you¡¯ll stay here. That¡¯s an order.¡± I watch as his blue eyes turned ck.


    His voice was so rough and soft. Soposed and ented. So lenient in its delivery it slipped beneath my skin, melting the tension in my body like butter.


    Yet resentment filled my heart.


    Right, I¡¯m stuck with this crude man.


    But an idea pops on my brainy head.


    I might try to escape rather feel sorry for myselfter.


    Damon faced me with his usual stubborn face.


    ¡°You¡¯ll be safe here. When you need help shout for the pixies. They¡¯re hiding somewhere.¡± He told me, heading to the door before he stopped in front of it and turned to face me. He was ck from head to toe. His dress shirt. His tattoos on his that I¡¯ve never seen before. His hair. Even the blue of his eyes was drowned in shadow unless close-up.


    I was fascinated, and maybe escaping isn¡¯t in my bucket list now.


    It takes matter of minutes before his words resonated.


    ¡°Earlier I¡¯m a witch and now I¡¯m being guarded by pixies. Seriously?¡± I muttered in my own breath.


    Feeling the cold I found myself walking through the stairs leading upstairs.


    The squeak and creak of the old wooden stairs echoed around the house.


    When I saw the a double doors room I knew that this is Damon¡¯s room. I roam my eyes to see more rooms. But some are chained doors and besides Damon¡¯s room with ck painted room is not. So I guess that is mine.


    ¡°So you¡¯re the pretend mate.¡± Said by a deep voice.


    I quickly turned my back to where the voice came but I didn¡¯t saw anyone.


    ¡°I¡¯m down here dumb girl.¡± It grumbled.


    I shreak trying to figure out the little green shit that¡¯s staring at me.


    A humanoid creature about the tall of a ruler greeted my eyes. It¡¯s head has little antenna that are attached in its green hair. It has long limbs and this terrifying thing has green colored body.


    I stumbled and fell to my ass, the fright and shock got me. My whole body stiffened. I clenched my sweaty palms.


    It started walking towards me using its little feet.


    ¡°What the hell are you!?¡± My eyes widened when it started flying using it¡¯s floppy wings.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t the dog told you?¡±


    ¡°Told me what.¡±


    ¡°That a pixie would guard you.¡±


    ¡°Are you pixie?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a pixie and my name is Aneera.¡±


    Is that even a girl or boy name? But the deep voice sounded eathreal.


    ¡°Y-you have a name?¡± My hand flies to cover my mouth.


    ¡°That¡¯s what I said.¡± It rolled its gray eyes then it smiled again.


    This is so creepy.


    The looming eyes stared at me while I help myself to get up.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to change.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t care.¡± It sneered like a toddler whose having a daily tantrum.


    ¡°Are you going toe in?¡± I asked waiting for any response.


    ¡°No, the dog won¡¯t be happy when I¡¯ll get to see your body and he doesn¡¯t.¡±


    My cheeks heated from its remark.


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    ¡°No I¡¯ll probably just sleep. Don¡¯t ever try to escape you don¡¯t want topromise your life.¡±  My eyes squinted from its little warning.


    ¡°Because of unknown monsters right?¡± My voice drawled.


    ¡°The things he can do to you. He is named as Damon isn¡¯t he?¡±


    ¡°Because it rhymes with demon?¡±


    ¡°No because it doesn¡¯t rhyme with demon but yes because he is a demon.¡±


    My brows furrowed. Everyone seemed so afraid of him.


    ¡°Why is that?¡± My curiosity got me. Even if my body is still wet and my fingertips crinkled I wished to know who I¡¯m supposed to submit myself into.


    I know that Damon is very mean and from judging him I certainly have a feeling that he likes to torment other people. Jerk.


    ¡°He linked my blood into this house. He killed my siblings and now I¡¯m unable to get back to my family and my home.¡± Its quivering voice wants me to tear.


    Demon Damon is pure evil. He is a disgusting creature. His doings particrly made them terrified of him.


    ¡°Is there any possibilities for you to escape?¡± I asked the pixie but its lips only quivered from panic that stretch across its face.


    ¡°End him.¡±


    ¡°I should run away.¡± My breath trembles as my body.


    Out of nowhere


    ¡°You¡¯ll need this.¡± The pixie handed me a silver knife. The knife reflected the mess in my face. Where did the knife came from?


    I bit my bottom lip. I¡¯ve been a fighter since birth. And if I escaped the guards in the orphanage or faced deathly missions, I know I can do this. Except that I¡¯m facing nutcase monsters rather than humans.


    ¡°I won¡¯t interfere. Damon should know that sometimes changes could be done.¡±


    I turned around, then  raced down the cramped stairwell, then out through an open doorway, into-


    My brows furrowed when the thick kes of snow slowly drifting down. A thinyer already nketed the ground and coated the bare trees. It was so silent, and everything was clean and untouched.


    Snow. It¡¯s snowing.


    As I remember a while ago I felt the breeze of the spring.


    ¡°This can¡¯t be. It¡¯s impossible.¡±


    I ran toward the woods. In the back of my mind, I knew I wasn¡¯t prepared to make an escape. The clothing I was wearing was too thin, even if it wasn¡¯t also torn nearly to shreds. I had no idea exactly where I was or where to go from here.


    ¡°It¡¯s not impossible with magic. But it¡¯s impossible for you to fucking obey me Kinzhe. You should be punished.¡± The cold voice. It¡¯s Damon.


    When I turned to him, my lips quivered. My blood boiled.


    ¡°Fuck baby, your horns are showing. Shit.¡±


    I could never let this man control my life. I should get back to Linda as soon as possible.


    My heart cracked wide open, pouring icy slush into my chest. I would always be cold, from here until the end.


    ¡°Verena¡±


    His voice rang on my ears.


    I twisted in his arms, moving on instinct. I didn¡¯t feel the cool hilt in my hand, but I felt the de sink into his chest. I felt his warm blood ssh against my fist as the hilt of the dagger became flush with his skin. Slowly, I lifted my gaze to his.


    His ocean-colored eyes widened in surprise as he held my gaze for a moment and then looked down.


    To where the dagger protruded from his chest.


    From his heart.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I hope you¡¯ll made up your mind to let me go.¡±


    ¡°No the fuck you¡¯re not.¡±


    I ran toward the woods. In the back of my mind, I knew I wasn¡¯t prepared to make an escape. The clothing I was wearing was too thin, even if it wasn¡¯t also torn nearly to shreds. I had no idea exactly where I was or where to go from here.


    I know Damon is fast. But the wound on his heart will kill him.


    I stabbed him.


    I made sure to stab him in the heart.


    He should die by now.


    I had to run fast as I could.


    An arm circled my waist, catching me mid-run. I shrieked as my feet slipped out from under me, but I didn¡¯t go down. I was hauled back and mmed into a hard, warm chest. My feet dangled nearly a foot from the ground.


    Shock stole the very breath from my lungs.


    I turned to elbow him in his chest.


    I hit  him hard that send him backwards.


    ¡°You think you¡¯ll get away if you end me?¡± He hid his fuming mad face away from me.


    He stood there with his back turned, his rapid breathing in sync with mine, then he turn to face me. He let out a low growl of what seemed like both relief and anger.


    He took one step forward towards me, my whole system stiffened. My heart drum inside my chest and my breath hitch with excitement and fear.


    ¡°You don¡¯t make people obey you all the time!¡± I squeezed my eyes shot for the unknown remark that came out of my mouth.


    ¡°Oh baby, I live for hundred years and I made all of them bow down on me.¡± His eyes zing with anger and frustration.


    ¡°Guess what? I¡¯m not one of them.¡±


    He stood only few inches away from me, he looked at me dead in the eyes and spilled a mutter that seems to be a little prayer. My body froze, in a blink of an eye he held my arms above my head my body pinned against the ground.


    ¡°Leave again or you¡¯ll lose your head with your pride and virginity, Kinzhe.¡±


    Did he just called me ¡°kitten¡±.

 Hybrid

    Verena¡¯s POV


    ¡°The only way to kill me is when I¡¯m beheaded.¡± He growled.


    ¡°How am I supposed to do that.¡±


    ¡°You won¡¯t fucking like the process baby.¡±


    ¡°Stop calling me baby or kinzhe!¡± I demanded while panting.


    His eyes turned red.


    Then he struck. Two twin bursts of fiery painnced my neck, causing my entire body to jerk. The burn traveled all the way through my body, stunning me in its intensity. I couldn¡¯t move. I couldn¡¯t even scream around the pain.


    His arms around my waist was like dangling hard chains.


    I shook, eyes peeled wide as my hands fell to his arm. My nails dug in. The burn, the deep, staggering pull against my throat as my blood flowed freely from me into him shorted out my entire system.


    And then, within mere seconds of when he¡¯d sunk his fangs into me, everything changed. The intense hurting became something else, something overwhelming in a wholly different way.


    A new ache erupted inside me, heating my blood until it felt like every part of me was filling with moltenva. My wide eyes were unseeing as the heat filled my chest, my stomach, and pooled in the space between my thighs.


    He groaned, his arm tightening around me, and I felt him, hard and thick against my rear.


    Then he pulled away, without warning, he ripped his mouth from my neck. He let go, and I stumbled forward, nearly falling. Trembling with confusion and the desire still sparking inside of me, I turned to him.


    He stood several feet from me, his chest rising and falling with rapid, short breaths. His eyes were wide. Red smeared his lips.


    ¡°Fuck you tastes good.¡±


    He devoured me like a wild animal.


    How the fuck did he does that. As I remember he is a jerk werewolf.


    It¡¯s suppose to be his long canines.


    In the glimpse of my eyes. He is now standing before me.


    Then our lips collided with each other.


    I tasted my blood on his lips, on his tongue. I tasted him. I wasn¡¯t sure exactly when I kissed him back. Was it after a few seconds, or had I been kissing him from the moment his mouth touched mine? I didn¡¯t know. All I did know was that I was starved for him, right or wrong, I wanted him. That¡¯s why I didn¡¯t fight him when he brought me to the ground.


    The contrast of the cold snow against my back and the heat of his body pressed to my front drew a gasp from me. I didn¡¯t think he heard it as it was caught up in his hungry kisses.


    He rocked against me as he slid his hand over my waist to my hip. We moved, straining and gasping. His teeth caught my bottom lip. A brief sting registered, and he shuddered, groaning as the metallic taste renewed.


    ¡°Please Damon.¡± A staggered moan escaped my throat.


    Breaking the kiss, he lifted up enough to look down at me. ¡°Please what kitten.¡±


    One long, dragging kiss ensued, and then his mouth moved from mine to my chin and then lower, his lips and those sharp teeth gliding over my throat.


    Multiple crunch of braches around the snow stopped us.


    Damon hurriedly wiped my lips and


    ¡°Dammit,¡± he muttered.


    He quickly helped me stand up. I felt my knees wobbles. But I know someone is near.


    They could have saw me making out with their future alpha!


    Damon hid me against his back, making sure hisrge hands are ced on my hips possessively.


    ¡°What the fuck do you want.¡± His voice boomed all over the ce.


    The intensity of his voice screams dominance and power.


    ¡°The alpha requested for your presence Damon.¡±


    I tried to peek but Damon¡¯s hands didn¡¯t let me move even an inch. This jerk is so strong.


    My hand fluttered to my throat, to the two tiny wounds that felt as if they¡¯d already started to heal. A faint spike of pleasure pulsed through me. I jerked my hand away.


    The memory of kissing came rushing back. My core heats up once again. I can feel my body on fire.


    ¡°Tell dad I¡¯m busy.¡±


    ¡°He wanted to ry that he¡¯s been asking you through mind link. But you seem pretty well upied¡­¡± The man trailed.


    ¡°I am.¡±


    ¡°As the future alpha Damon you should know that the bond will strictly happen with your mate.¡± He warned.


    Damon shakes his head.


    ¡°I¡¯m pretty well informed Alex.¡±


    ¡°Alright then, we will looking forward for your attendance during the suffer.¡±


    The footprints vanished as well as Damon¡¯s hands on my hips.


    He faced me, I looked directly on his chest. The stab wound is already healed and it didn¡¯t leave a scar.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± I whispered and swallowed thickly.


    ¡°My body can heal itself ten times faster than any werewolves. It¡¯s a thing from the lineage of alphas.¡± He exined, ¡°And I fed from you that¡¯s why.¡±


    ¡°Is the fangs really a thing for werewolves? I thought it belongs to vampires.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m a hybrid baby.¡±


    My brows puckered.


    ¡°Hybrid of what?¡±


    ¡°Vampire and a werewolf.¡± His eyes darkened.


    He adjusted my clothing until he is satisfied.


    ¡°Now that I fed from you, you are now linked with me.¡±


    ¡°Is that a fantasy thing tracker?¡±


    He grin coyly, ¡°Don¡¯t leave ever again.¡±


    ¡°I might try again.¡±


    His half grins showed again.


    ¡°Did Aneera motivated you to run away?¡±


    I bit my upper lip, ¡°Yes it did.¡±


    ¡°For the record you can refer as her. And don¡¯t believe everything a pixie says. They yed everyone¡¯s mind. Literal pranksters.¡±


    ¡°But she said you killed her siblings!¡± I used him.


    ¡°It¡¯s part of her y. She doesn¡¯t want any other beings in the house.¡±


    ¡°Seriously? I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m fooled by a small creature.¡±


    ¡°Just don¡¯t attempt to make her mad. She throws off pixie dust that might knock you out for days if you¡¯ll inhale it.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s kinda cool¡­¡± I trailed.


    ¡°How did you know I¡¯m trying to escape?¡±


    ¡°I just know so.¡±


    ¡°How?¡±


    ¡°No more questions, I¡¯m still thinking of your punishment.¡±


    ¡°Rude,¡± I rolled my eyes.


    ¡°We should go back home before you freeze in a solid ice.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s so weird, when I step a foot out of the house it started snowing.¡±


    ¡°The weather is based on my feelings.¡± He looked down, his eyes a wealth of secrets.


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    ¡°Maybe if you¡¯re well behaved and chained in a cage I could tell you why.¡±


    Is this man some sort of a god.


    ¡°We¡¯ll get ready for an hour for the suffer. And your punishment is you will pretend to be my loving mate.¡±


    ¡°Hell no.¡±

 Bond

    Verena¡¯s POV


    ¡°It¡¯s like you have another choice.¡± Damon said while he is upied on finding a t-shirt that will look presentable to me.


    The door of the room swing open and Damien entered the room. His brown almond eyes swept the room.


    He meticulously eyed Damon.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org.


    ¡°I¡¯m also invited for the suffer.¡± He announced.


    ¡°Fuck off. I told you to buy clothes for her. And you didn¡¯t even had the balls to borrow from Rox.¡± A strange light filled his pale blue eyes.


    ¡°Can you stop bickering Damon, I¡¯ll wear what you have.¡±


    ¡°You should bathe yourself Verena.¡± Damien¡¯s thick voiceced on my skin.


    Screw it. I smell like dog¡¯s shit. It¡¯s pretty embarrassing if they can smell me meters away. I shaked my head.


    ¡°Do you have hot water?¡± I turn my head to Damon. He eyed me from my lips to the valley of my mounds. His hot nce might burn through my thin dress.


    ¡°You smell of Damon.¡± Damien said.


    ¡°How?¡± I replied.


    It took a minute for me to get what he was referencing. When I did, my mouth dropped open.


    My cheeks burn from embarrassment. Right they¡¯re breeds of dogs so their sense of smell are heightened.


    Damien¡¯s smile could only be described as wolfish. ¡°I¡¯m going to bathe.¡±


    Damon didn¡¯t said anything but I can feel he is also irritated to Damien.


    Gathering up the new clothing and hurrying into the bathing room. I closed the door behind me, annoyed when I saw there was no lock.


    Cursing under my breath, I looked around and found several hooks on the wall. I hung the in white tshirt there and the simplerge shorts of Damon. I even get to wear his stupid briefs and I¡¯ll reused my brassiere. Nasty.


    I quickly stripped and stepped into the bath, ignoring the twinge of pain of my limbs as I sank into thevender-scented water.


    My stomach turned over as I used the bar of soap to wash my hair. When suds ran down the back of my neck, I dipped under the water and held myself there.


    I stayed until my lungs and throat burned, and white spots sparked behind my closed eyes. Only then did I break the surface, gasping for air.


    ¡°I guess this is my life now huh?¡± A strangled, hoarse-soundingugh escaped me.


    How could I even pretend his wannabe mate for my entire stay in here. Seems so stupid.


    I mulled over the options in my head. Escape.


    Escaping him would be nearly impossible. But I had to try, and there had to be a way.


    I needed a weapon, any weapon, or any possible reasons for him to talk. I just needed time.


    When I¡¯m done changing I got out of the bath room.


    Damon directlyes into view. Damien is nowhere to be found in the room.


    ¡°Done?¡± Damon asked while still busy typing on hisptop.


    ¡°Do you have a blow dryer?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s on the drawer.¡±


    His eyes now scan me from head to toe.


    ¡°You look good with my clothes.¡± His head cocked to the side as a half-grin appeared.


    ¡°Was I going to be kept here until whenever time you deemed fit for me to leave?¡±


    The grin deepened. ¡°I¡¯m quitefortable for you being around with me. I don¡¯t know your secrets but I think my wolf wishes to bond with you.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t do the things your wolf wants me to.¡± I muttered, sitting up.


    ¡°If it¡¯s the case we¡¯re going to make it for ya.¡± He murmured.


    ¡°What?¡± I demanded.


    He frowned as if something had just irritated him.


    The nerves of this guy. I want to punch him. But for once I felt guilty for stabbing him. That could have killed him. And that will lead for the whole nutcase pack to torment me or burn me to death.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± I whispered.


    He hummed and paused to look at me once again. He shut hisptop off.


    ¡°You¡¯re not. I can smell your anger. Can¡¯t even smell that your sorry.¡±


    Surprised, my gaze shot to his.


    ¡°I am. And your weird nose won¡¯t smell if I¡¯m blocking the walls of my emotions.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re learning pretty fast.¡±


    Annoyed, I shoved the quilt off my legs and scooted to the other side of the bed.


    ¡°I thought we¡¯re going to your father?¡±


    ¡°He cancelled. But I should and report you to the elders. A witch stabbed the future of the pack.¡±


    I stood. ¡°Then why don¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want you to spend time away from me.¡±


    ¡°They would kill me right?¡±


    I stared at him, hands opening and closing at my sides while he remained seated on the bed.


    ¡°No because they are all informed that you are my mate.¡±


    ¡°Are you nuts?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the only way for you to be safe.¡± He said, his voice still calm.


    ¡°I¡¯d rather die early than experience the shits you want me to put my self into.¡±


    Satisfaction surged when I caught the way his jaw tightened.


    ¡°Tell me the real reason why did you got shot.¡±


    The memories of that night came rushing back to me.


    ¡°I¡¯m a professional spy from a ck market operations and organization.¡±


    ¡°Spying is a profession nowadays?¡±


    I rolled my eyes. ¡°I didn¡¯t had any back ups that night because I lost my earpiece. But I knew I was supposed to be framed. I saw one of my team mates in the field.¡±


    ¡°He openly fired at the target that was supposed to be my shot away from the ground field.¡±


    ¡°So came to save him? Impressive.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, he¡¯s a friend.¡±


    ¡°But he sabotaged you right?¡±


    I took a deep breath. ¡°I¡¯m still not sure.¡±


    He was quiet for a moment. ¡°You killed your target?¡±


    ¡°Yes and I kinda managed to survive til I got out of the event hall.¡±


    ¡°The pack was busy that time. Finding for traces of the rogues.¡±


    Disbelief widened my eyes as I focused on him once more.


    ¡°Your pack was attacked?¡± I curiously asked.


    ¡°No but there are faint smells over the border. And they came back yesterday.¡±


    ¡°Why? Do you guys know the reason?¡±


    ¡°Dad said they¡¯re must be finding for something.¡±


    ¡°Something like what?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not sure yet.¡±


    ¡°You think this ce is still safe? I would like to go home safe and sound.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll be safe with me. Unless you¡¯ll pull off another dumb idea of escaping.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m hungry, could you fetch a rabbit so I cam cook our dinner. Or probably ¡®my dinner¡¯.¡±


    His brows furrowed then he pulled the most devilish smile he¡¯s been hiding.


    ¡°I eat normal foods, and our food is already serve at the dining hall no need for you to cook Kinzhe.¡±


    ¡°Can you stop calling me that stupid pet name?¡±


    I squeaked, almosting out of my skin when he suddenly stood in front of me, moving so fast and so quietly I nearly missed it.


    ¡°Gods,¡± I muttered, pressing my hand to my pounding heart.


    ¡°But I love your pet name.¡±


    His eyes glowed a fiery ocean blue as he red down at me.


    ¡°Suit yourself Demon the Damon.¡±


    Heughed then smack me on my ass that caught me off guard.


    ¡°What the fuck Damon.¡± I hissed, smacking him on his chest.


    Before I can escaped him. He took that step toward me, and my spine locked up as I refused to back away. His eyes burned brighter.


    ¡°You¡¯ll never have a chance to escape from me. Our bloods our linked to each other. You are mine Verena.¡±


    My eyes widened as I lowered my arms. ¡°You¡¯re¡­there¡¯s something wrong with you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not your mate.¡± I retorted.


    He red at me with burning passion.


    ¡°I just knew something is off. But you will stay by my side and act like a dutiful mate until the fates said otherwise,¡± he said. ¡°And I¡¯ll find a way to break the fucking thin wall that¡¯s stoping me to fucking im you.¡±


    I sucked in a sharp, stinging breath that scorched my lungs.


    I don¡¯t know what to respond. It seems like my brain is not functioning well.


    ¡°I need to eat before I past out from hunger.¡± I replied dumbly.


    His eyes softened. He ced his head on my shoulder and inhaled sharply.


    ¡°It feels like I¡¯m bound to lose my sanity around you. That¡¯s how I know baby.¡±

 Rogues

    Verena¡¯s POV


    Every part of my being demanded that I do just what he imed he enjoyed. It wanted me to fight him every step of the way, butmon sense prevailed. Barely.


    I let him lead me out of the room, and I wasn¡¯t even surprised when I found Damien waiting for us. Based on the hint of amusement in his features, he must have heard at least half of our argument.


    ¡°Well look at you two.¡± Damien cooed like a severe maniac.


    ¡°Don¡¯t fucking test me Damien or I¡¯ll chain you to Luke.¡± Damon growled.


    Chuckling under his breath, Damien said nothing as he fell into step behind us. We took the same stairs we¡¯d sped down hours earlier.


    As soon as we entered themon area, Damien slowed his pace so he walked directly behind me.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Different faces met my gaze. Anxiety gushed beneath my skin.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry it¡¯ll be just this night baby.¡± Damon whispered behind my ears that send me to shiver.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t warned me idiot.¡±


    I must have said it aloud that the elders coughed while the others onlyughed.


    One man sat to the end of the table. He looks like more of Damon. This must be the Alpha.


    I lifted my chin and straightened my spine.


    They all stood up that made me cringe. They waited until we sat next to the elders. When we finally sat down everyone does in unison.


    ¡°Damon declined the offer of meeting in the pce hall. So maybe he wanted to discuss the matters in his house.¡± Damon¡¯s dad said. Some whispered with each other that send me ufortable. They must see me as the reason behind.


    ¡°I told you dad, my mate had a severe inconvenience. I can¡¯t afford to endanger her.¡± He didn¡¯t sound or look smug. He didn¡¯t sound proud.


    Bile crept up my throat.


    I smack him with my elbow on his abs. He didn¡¯t mind but he hid the impact through clearing his throat.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t announced to the whole pack that you already found your mate Damon.¡± An older woman said while giving me a harsh look.


    I want to roll my eyes, but my moral said otherwise.


    ¡°She¡¯s still lost and¡­¡± Damon trailed while he gripped my left thigh.


    ¡°She¡¯s not a wolf?¡± A man coughed out.


    The whispers grew again.


    ¡°I¡¯m not, I just got here because of a small ident.¡±


    They must have believe what I¡¯ve said and only nodded.


    Laid out before us was a feast. Stewed beef. Roasted duck. Cold meats and cheese. Baked potatoes. All of it smelled wonderful.


    ¡°We should start the feast.¡± The alpha announced raising his toast.


    I wearily raised mine. And the nking of sses filled the dining hall.


    ¡°These past few days sightings of rogues are reported.¡± The alpha said.


    ¡°We caught one butter on he eventually dies before the guards can bring him inside the pack for further investigation.¡±


    I noticed Damon¡¯s uneasiness. I tap his thigh to make him rxed.


    ¡°The guards ryed that they¡¯re finding for something or someone¡­¡±


    ¡°Damon and Alpha Lorenzo should have more guards than usual. Their lives are more important.¡±


    ¡°We will make sure that no rogues can enter the pack.¡±


    ¡°The lives of our people are more important. We should be weary of who enters the border.¡± Damon said.


    He was seconded by the alpha, ¡°Being an alpha I must implement a lockdown until we ensured safety.¡±


    ¡°You should keep an eye on your mate Damon. Her life is too precious at this time that you have not even produced an offspring.¡± The older woman concluded.


    My cheeks burned from embarrassment.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, in the mean time she will stay here with me.¡± Damon said.


    ¡°You should already have conducted the bond marital rites.¡±


    I coughed with my own saliva.


    ¡°We are still waiting for the right time.¡± Damon retorted. I¡¯m getting ufortable every minute. Even though they are not yet informed of the truth that I¡¯m not his mate, they are pushy with the bond thingy huh.


    ¡°Don¡¯t hurry the kids given that they¡¯re still new to this. Damon and his mate should explore more things before their feelings get heightened because of the bond.¡±


    All of themughed jokingly, Damon even smiled coyly while looking at me. He winked and god knows how I wish to smack him right this moment.


    ¡°Kinzhe.¡±


    Blinking, I looked up at him. His golden eyes had cooled, but his jaw was hard enough to cut ss.


    ¡°Eat,¡± he ordered in a low voice.


    I reached for a fork, picking it up and spearing a piece of meat. I took a bite, chewing slowly. It tasted as good as it smelled, but it settled too heavily in my stomach. I scooped up some of the potatoes.


    A few moments passed, and he said, ¡°Don¡¯t mind them, they¡¯re just excited to see a new generation from our lineage.¡±


    Swallowing thest bit of food, I slowly ced the fork on the table. ¡°I wasn¡¯t expecting that.¡±


    He only smiled as he lifted the ss to his lips.


    ¡°They¡¯ll leave after the suffer.¡± He whispered not minding the eyes that were glued on us.


    ¡°And who will tidy the dining hall?¡±


    ¡°Seriously you¡¯re thinking that stuff?¡±


    ¡°You said I will serve you!¡± I shouted through a whisper.


    His chuckle resounded as he pinched my cheek.


    ¡°The pixies will take care of this baby.¡± His soft voice lingered on my ears.


    I looked down at my te to see that I have to eat plenty of brolis on the side. I hate brolis they tastes weird.


    One side of his lips kicked up. ¡°Eat, so you can already rest.¡±


    That got several other people¡¯s attention. Hoping my stomach didn¡¯t revolt, I started eating instead of picking at my food.


    ¡°So what pack did your mate came from Damon?¡±


    That stopped Damon eating and he only looked at the man who asked.


    ¡°She¡¯s not from a pack.¡± He announced.


    I opened my mouth and then closed it, nervous of their opinions and whatnots.


    ¡°Are you suggesting that she¡¯s?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s a human.¡±


    That send off everyone else to stop eating except Damien and the alpha who I believe already knows.


    ¡°How did you know that she is your mate? Most humans doesn¡¯t respond to wolf calling, vice versa.¡±


    A faint smile yed across his full lips. His gaze too lowered and stopped¡­on my throat.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure.¡± Damon responded.


    ¡°How sure are ya?¡±


    ¡°I tasted her blood.¡±


    On the bite that I realized was barely hidden under the strands of hair. My blood. He knew after¡­tasting my blood?


    But I guess he is not so sure because earlier he said there is a gap between the bond. I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m in this position. If he proves that I might be his mate. He won¡¯t surely give me my freedom and rather caged me here ¡¯til I die.


    The elders coughed and hid their embarrassment.


    His father only looked so proud.


    I bit my lower lip for that confirmation.


    ¡°We will perform the bond this weekend. I hope y¡¯all would cooperate. It¡¯s for her safety.¡±


    I jolted, my entire body freezing.


    What the hell is a bond seriously someone give me the knowledge.


    ¡°The bond is when the werewolf marked its mate and perform their first making love.¡± Damien whispered on the side.


    My eyes widened with my mouth.


    Damon only gave Damien a nd look of disapproval.


    If I wasn¡¯t sitting, I likely would¡¯ve fallen over. I¡¯m not ready for this kind of nutcase fore ys!


    When the dinner finally ended. I had a chit chat with the other pixies. And I found out that they are actually paid by Damon to serve him.


    I don¡¯t get the point of serving him if the pixies are already on the job.


    On our way upstairs I noticed that Damien is following us.


    ¡°Are you sleeping here Damien?¡± I asked him not minding that Damon is holding my waist.


    I get toofortable with his little touches that his arm on my waist isn¡¯t even a charade.


    ¡°He¡¯ll sleep on your room.¡± Damon answered.


    When we arrived at the corridor of the master bedroom we momentarily stopped to discuss the matters on hand.


    ¡°Where do I get to sleep?¡± I snapped.


    ¡°On our room.¡± He ended the sentence with his usual stubborn voice.


    ¡°Don¡¯t I get to choose?¡±


    ¡°Or you prefer to sleep with Damien instead? ¡±


    Damien chuckled and Damon trashed him with a regr based annoyed look.


    ¡°How about this. You and Damien sleep together.¡± I appealed while giving him a coy smile.


    He mock my smile that only annoyed me.


    ¡°No other debates. You and I will sleep together. And you Damien don¡¯t make a fuss around here. Or worse bring some of your girls in here.¡±


    Damien made a salute position, ¡°Sir, yes sir.¡± He then entered my supposed to be room.


    ¡°Great.¡± I sighed while stomping my feet like a toddler.


    ¡°I¡¯ll sleep on the floor.¡± He said softly.


    Now my guilt is hunting me.


    Oh heavens what am I gonna do with this man.

 Four Months

    Verena¡¯s POV


    The teasing glimmer in his eyes was what snapped me out of my dumbfounded silence.


    ¡°You could sleep in the bed and I¡¯ll sleep on the floor instead.¡± I muttered in a low voice.


    ¡°We¡¯ll sleep in the bed. And that¡¯s an order.¡±


    My lips parted on a sharp inhale. I looked at the empty bed.


    An aching pulse rolled through me as I touched the bite mark on my neck. I shivered, then searched for a hint of disgust or even fear. I found none.


    Damon walked towards the bed it sank down immediately when hey down.


    ¡°What are you waiting for? Aren¡¯t you tired?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m thirsty, I should get a ss of water first¡­¡±


    His brows knitted.


    ¡°It¡¯s a habit of mine.¡± I continued still looking at his ocean blue eyes.


    ¡°Very well, take your time Kinzhe.¡±


    He¡¯d bitten me. And thinking that this week or the next he might mark me with his stupid beliefs. I could not trust him, or anyone from them. He could be a merciless killer and sacrifice my life, possibly.


    His bite had hurt, but only at first, and only for a few seconds. Then, it had felt¡­it had felt like being drowned in liquid heat.


    My gut still tells I¡¯m not safe with him.


    Pressure mped down on my chest as I started pacing towards the door.


    My gaze tracked its way back to the door. I had to escape.Original from N?velDrama.Org.


    I didn¡¯t have much of a n, and very limited knowledge of the surrounding areas, but one thing is for sure I might find tracks to head back to the field they once found me.


    I hurried to the stairwell, sticking close to the wall. I grabbed the meat knife on the kitchen to make sure I have a weapon when the worst might happen.


    Stopping at the door, I listened for signs of life. When I heard nothing, I entered and raced down the steps, a surreal sense of deja vu hitting me as I reached thending. I turned to the door that led outside. I reached for the door, opening it slowly.


    The weather changed and the snow disappeared. It is now spring, fallen leaves might indicate something from his emotions.


    ¡°Shit sneaking off would really get me into trouble.¡± I whispered tiptoeing.


    I¡¯m a spy and I¡¯m good at this but now all of my skills came flying out of my body.


    I didn¡¯t even realize I¡¯d made it to the forest until the silvery moonlight became fragmented, leaving just enough light for me to not be taken out by a tree. I didn¡¯t slow. I ran faster than I ever had, keeping the pace to put as much distance between me and the keep as possible.


    The snapping of a branch stopped me as I climbed over a fallen tree. Looking down, I saw nothing.


    A cracking noise came again, this time closer, sending a rippling wave of wariness through me.


    My heart sank all the way to the tips of my freezing toes as the wolven prowled forward.


    Shit it¡¯s Damon.


    His ears ttened as he climbed halfway onto the fallen tree, the ws of his front paws ripping into the wood. He dropped his chin, those pale blue eyes alert as we stared at each other.


    He was waiting, probably for me to run, but I knew that wouldn¡¯t end well for me. The sense of hopelessness, of how unfair this was almost brought me to my knees.


    But I stood my ground.


    I would not give up.


    ¡°If you¡¯re thinking that I¡¯m not fighting you, then you¡¯re wrong.¡±


    He growled.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care what species are you or the lineage you came from. But kill is a kill alpha.¡± I continued. I position myself tightly holding a knife.


    In a swift motion Damon is not standing on his spot. My heart drummed on my chest. Oh god, I totally forgot he is a freaking vampire.


    ¡°I thought you¡¯re gonna get a ss of water?¡± Came a voice that sent a shiver down my spine and then over my skin. My head jerked in the direction of the sound.


    His body is now fully clothed, that¡¯s a relief.


    ¡°I want my freedom! I don¡¯t want to participate in that shit bond thing.¡± I snarled.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you wanna ask the things I want?¡± He drawled lousily.


    ¡°First of all the freedom I needed is me in the human world not in this crazy pack. Second of all I don¡¯t care to what you want.¡±


    ¡°What about we make a deal hmm?¡±


    Anger was sharper than any de, far more weed than the hopelessness. ¡°Deal your ass.¡±


    ¡°What about, you¡¯ll stay here for a solid four months and after that I can escort you out in this ¡®crazy pack¡¯.¡±


    I stayed alert as he stepped over the fallen tree I had as if it were nothing more than a branch. ¡°I¡¯m not interested in any deals. I¡¯m interested in my freedom.¡±


    ¡°Not? Then I¡¯ll send you to the dungeons then.¡±


    ¡°Wait what?¡±


    ¡°Kinzhe all I want is fairness. You¡¯ll get your freedom but first you gotta stay with me first.¡±


    That stupid pet name again.


    ¡°Why do your ass itch for my presence?¡±


    He produced a low sexy chuckle, ¡°Why do you ache for freedom?¡±


    I mped my lips together as the heat of anger warmed my skin. ¡°Because it¡¯s my right?¡±


    ¡°My ass itch for your presence because you are my mate. Do. You. Not. Understand?¡±


    ¡°To hell with you and your beliefs.¡±


    ¡°Alright I can free you just tonight, but worst things will eventually happen to you.¡± His jaw flexed.


    ¡°Like what? Be eaten by a group of werewolves?¡±


    ¡°Probably? But not a group of werewolves though.¡±


    ¡°Then what?¡± I demanded.


    His upper lip curled, revealing one fang. ¡°Be eaten by me?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯d rather die.¡±


    ¡°You obeyed to serve me for four freaking months. And once you didn¡¯t serve four full months, your body will start to limp.¡±he remarked, his voice free of mockery.


    I inhaled sharply.


    His eyes softened and he continued. ¡°Baby if you don¡¯t want to sleep with me or even see me just say so. Just don¡¯t fucking endanger your life outside without me.¡±


    Damon struck as fast as a falcon with its prey in sight. He gripped my arm, spinning me so my back was to him. I tried to twist, but his arm mped down on my waist, pulling me back against his chest.


    ¡°All I need is four full month to have you. I could save your life against the world. I¡¯m still investigating if you are a witch.¡±


    I started to twist my body to free myself


    ¡°I¡¯m not a witch.¡±


    ¡°You didn¡¯t even knew your parents. They could be from this realm.¡±


    ¡°H-how did you know about my parents?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re linked to me that¡¯s why. I won¡¯t stand a chance if you¡¯re in danger away from me. It would kill me Kinzhe, because of the linked to my fucking mind and soul.¡±


    My stupid, ridiculous heart skipped a beat.


    ¡°Just four months?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll find out¡­¡± he said, his mouth brushing my jaw, followed by the graze of his sharp teeth, sending an illicit thrill through me. Would he bite me? An aching heaviness filled my chest and glided lower, igniting a burst of disbelief.

 Stupid

    Verena¡¯s POV


    ¡°Thanks for dragging me in this stupid situation.¡± I said in a throaty voice that wasn¡¯t mine.


    ¡°Stupid huh?¡± He scraped harder with his sharp teeth, just below where he¡¯d bitten me before, and I gasped as my body jerked. ¡°The only stupid thing here is literally running away from one of the most powerful alpha thinking she can leave in peace.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m so stupid that I let your supporters drag me here.¡± My blood pounded through me in a dizzying push.


    Heughed as his lips skimmed the side of my throat. ¡°I¡¯ll like to hear another lie.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not lying.¡± I denied, wondering if he nudged my head to the side.


    ¡°Another lie Kinzhe. I can literally hear your wild heart pounding¡­¡±


    He continued. ¡°And that¡¯s one of the things  holding me from letting you go.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s holding you from freeing me from my own freedom?¡±


    ¡°How your eyes twinkle when I call you Kinzhe or baby.¡± His lips hovered over the spot where my pulse fluttered wildly.


    ¡°That¡¯s bullshit right there.¡± I appealed.


    ¡°Second is how did your body reacted when I pinned you off the ground.¡±


    ¡°Another bullshit.¡±


    He smiled at me, ¡°Third is how I can smell your excitement earlier. And the lists go on.¡±


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    ¡°Wanting you when I¡¯m not sure if you¡¯re really my mate is more disturbing.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s something wrong with you.¡±


    We stopped moving when multiple cracks of branches echoed.


    ¡°What was that?¡± I whispered.


    ¡°The Unknowns.¡± He clicked his jaw.


    Damon hauled me against his chest without warning. Before I knew what he was even about, his mouth was on mine, stealing my breath and scattering my thoughts. The kiss was hot and raw, a sh of lips and teeth.


    He lifted his mouth from mine, his eyes nearly luminous as he stared down into my wide ones. ¡°Get back to the house. You¡¯re safe in there.¡±


    ¡°What are Unknowns?¡± Curiosity got me.


    ¡°The soul suckers baby. Now go!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not going.¡± I stood on my ground as I heard the buzzing sounds of high pitched screams. I managed to cover my ears as the screams intensify.


    ¡°Fuck that, stay by my side.¡± He growled.


    The screams stopped. ¡°Where are they?¡±


    Damien appeared on our side and nudge me to stay away. I red at him to stop.


    The forest is quiet again.


    ¡°They¡¯re everywhere.¡±


    ¡°Where?¡±


    ¡°You won¡¯t see them unless they are wanted to be seen by you.¡± He said calmly eyeing the space near us.


    I felt a tap in my should and when I turned my head.


    A floating headless man greeted my eyes. Blood drips from where he is beheaded and his feet are chained. When I saw the chains I immediately notice his eyes are glued unti the end point of his toes.


    I shrieked from panic. I stumbled on a rock and fell on my butt.


    Damien is aggressively fighting the air. While Damon moved so fast. He is kicking simultaneously as he turns side by side.


    The unknown floats towards me. He tried to eye me using his toes. I tried pping it away but it doesn¡¯t budge.


    I stopped and only closed my eyes waiting for it to finally sucked my soul because fighting it seems to hard.


    A hand pets me in the head. When I opened my eyes his eyes are now gleaming in purple and blue shimmers.


    I briefly tried removing his hand away from my head.


    ¡°Go away fucker.¡± I shouted.


    Damon turned into my side and quickly jabbed the unknown in his stomach causing it to bump the tree nearby him.


    ¡°She is the Divination!!¡±


    ¡°She is the Divination!!¡±


    ¡°She is the Divination!!¡±


    All of them lined in a perfect parallel while wriggling their arms like they¡¯re having a mild seizure.


    A boom sounded and in a puff of the mist they¡¯re all gone.


    ¡°You okay?¡± Damon asked.


    For some reasons this might be the by far craziest situation I¡¯ve encountered here in this ce.


    The tales are right, fantasy stories that tells shits happens sometimes.


    ¡°What do you think? I was mauled by that stupid headless thing.¡±


    His features hardened and then smoothed out. ¡°I think you¡¯re okay.¡±


    Damien eyed us both and ran off behind the tree. Once he appeared he is now in his human form.


    ¡°Sorry Damon I didn¡¯t picked up you through the mind link.¡± Damien said while making sure his face is okay with thepact mirror I don¡¯t know where it came from.


    ¡°They said she¡¯s the divination.¡± Damon thickshes lowered in my arm.


    My brows knitted and my eyes lowered to my left wrist.


    I gasped when blood stained my skin that engraved the number 8.


    ¡°What the¡±


    I touched the mark and to my surprise it glowed. Gold shimmers pops out on the lining of the mark then it died down.


    ¡°She has the mark.¡± Damien looks horrified while looking at me. Like I¡¯m sort of an expired moldy bread in his cab.


    ¡°They¡¯re right¡­ you¡¯re the divination.¡± Damon gritted out.


    ¡°Divination? Is this some sort of your ploy?¡± I snarled at Damon. His jaw clenched while he wrapped his palm tightly on my wrist.


    ¡°Some sort of ploy? Seriously woman you ran away and we encountered them identally and you think this is some stupid ploy?¡± His blue eyes glued at me but I chose to look away.


    A thousand retorts rose to the tip of my tongue as my head whipped toward him.


    ¡°The woman of divination or the princess of divination holds the most power in the world. She was once a girl who¡¯s born with the primals and was cast out.¡± Damien exined while giving Damon an apologetic look.


    ¡°She is the one who held the anklet of divination that is bound to destroy the primals.¡± He continued.


    I have so many questions to ask. But why did the Unknowns marked me as the divination.


    ¡°Primals?¡± I asked.


    ¡°The four creators of every lineage. And the owners of the four elements. They¡¯re the fates and the massive brave of the creation of us.¡± Damon quietly said. He scanned the ce to ensure our safety.


    ¡°Why would the Unknowns marked me as the divination if I¡¯m not the princess or some sort?¡±


    Damon motioned Damien to leave. Damien¡¯s path didn¡¯t trailed back in the house but deep in the forest.


    ¡°They¡¯re the juris fate that¡¯s disguised to be at their bad features to scare the sinners. And control the living and dead while the primals are asleep.¡± Damon answered.


    ¡°But why would they mark me? I¡¯m literally a normal person that¡¯s been shot and was found nearly dying not far from you pack. I¡¯m a normal human person Damon. Don¡¯t drag me in this stupidity.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not human, this is not stupidity and we¡¯ll eventually find out if you¡¯ll stop fucking trying to escape.¡±


    His words marked in my head as his ruthless arm wrapped around me.


    Is he hugging me?


    He looked at me in the eyes and his head fell in my shoulder.


    ¡°What is the divination?¡±


    ¡°The destroyer who bounds to end everything in her way¡­¡±

 Deal

    Verena¡¯s POV


    The ssh of hot wind ssh over my body. It¡¯s warm and cozy.


    It is warm that I bury my face in the pillow and moan softly at the weing embrace. In an instant, it feels as if I¡¯m hugging my favorite teddy bear from Sister Ina.


    I burrow further into the warmness of the pillow, inhaling deeply and engraving every detail to memory.


    Then I pause when I notice something hard against my head. In fact, the firm surface is glued to my whole body. A pillow isn¡¯t supposed to feel like steel.


    Slowly, I open my eyes. The moment I understand the situation, a wordless gasp spills from my lips.


    Turns out, the pillow isn¡¯t a pillow, after all, and I am, in fact, cocooned in Damon¡¯s arms.


    I tilt my chin up to catch a glimpse of his sleeping face. The hard lines of his jaw are shadowed by the early morning light slipping through the window.


    Hisshes are quite thick, and so are his brows. I have an undeniablepulsion pushing me to touch them, just to see how they feel.


    As I lift my hand, he tightens his arm on my middle. It¡¯s the same arm he threw over mest night, and he hasn¡¯t changed his position, not even an inch. I¡¯m the one who turned in his direction and practically hugged him back.


    We made a deal to sleep together in piece and in return he will let me to the library in the pack to research about the Unknowns.


    My hand paused infront of his glorious face.


    Something hard and massive stabs the bottom of my belly. At first, I think there¡¯s an object between us, so I move my stomach up and down, but the ¡®object¡¯ grows in size.


    Holy shit.


    It¡¯s his¡­dick.


    And it¡¯s erect and huge. I didn¡¯t imagine anyone could be this thick and huge. God almost blessed this man perfectly.


    My hand swifts the air travelling from his face down to his belly. I reached to poke his fully clothed member with my finger. I continued poking as my fascination grew. It¡¯s getting bigger and bigger as I poke the thing.


    ¡°Jesus Christ, what do you think you¡¯re doing Kinzhe?¡±


    Ie to a halt, my breath catching, and a cold sweat breaks out all over my skin.


    Icy blue eyes sh with mine, and I have nowhere to go or hide. All I can do is remain here, motionless.


    ¡°Sorry what?¡± I simply acted to yawn and act sleepy all of a sudden.


    ¡°You were poking my dick¡­¡± The husky timbre of his sleepy voice heated my nape.


    ¡°I¡­ I was not, sorry I tend to do unreasonable things when I¡¯m asleep.¡±


    ¡°Unreasonable things such as poking an erect dick while you¡¯re asleep? Hmm¡­ seems like your fingers are made for this.¡±


    Hisrge hand flexes on my hip, and I can almost feel his skin sinking so deeply into me that I couldn¡¯t shake it off even if I wanted to.


    ¡°Sorry I didn¡¯t mean to.¡± My croak voice resounded.


    ¡°Is your fingers made for poking erect dicks Kinzhe?¡± The sadistic and thickness in his voice feels like a merciful tone for me.


    ¡°N-no why would it be.¡± I said matter of factly.


    ¡°So what is it then? You were doing it intentionally?¡±


    My cheeks heat, and I start to lower my head. In a sh, he lifts my chin with his index and middle fingers. This time, I have no escape from the cold depths of his punishing gaze.


    ¡°You¡¯re doing it on purpose aren¡¯t you? You like that, being a fucking tease.¡± The edge beneath his words leaves me breathless. It¡¯s almost as if he knows the exact corner he¡¯s driven me to and is nowing for the knockout.


    ¡°No.¡± My voice is barely a whisper, but it¡¯s calm and collected-nothing of the nervousness from earlier, as if I actually believe my words.


    ¡°I hoped you somehow enjoyed it so you¡¯ll stop fucking making an idle n to escape and just fucking focus ¡¯til the next morning when you¡¯ll be poking my dick again like it¡¯s your squish toy.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s an ident.¡±


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    ¡°I hope so.¡±


    ¡°Well I don¡¯t.¡±


    My heart lunges from his insistent voice. I hate to admit that this guys is having effects on me. Like a little rash that once fed will automatically grow.


    Damon released me and rolled to the other side of the bed.


    ¡°We¡¯ll visit the headquarters.¡±


    ¡°For what?¡± I asked.


    ¡°Matters regarding the attackst night and especially breakfast.¡±


    ¡°I thought I¡¯m gonna be free for the rest of the day?¡± The disappointment in my voice rushed from the tip of my tongue.


    A knock on the door startles me, then Damien¡¯s voice follows, ¡°Hey Damon, Alpha is asking for you and Verena¡¯s presence at once over breakfast.¡±


    ¡°Yeah we will, now get lost Damien.¡± Damon muttered nonchntly.


    I sighed disappointedly.


    ¡°Fuck, I think the deal will be done tomorrow Kinzhe.¡±


    ¡°But I can fit a 30 minutes research in this day right?¡±


    ¡°Yeah sure baby, we¡¯ll make it fit.¡± He said reassuring me.


    Researching is thest thing I¡¯ll do to aid the boredom in my system. I¡¯ll dly ept my fate from a very old world system book Damon is talking aboutst night. He said it¡¯ll be more fun if I¡¯ll find it out on my own rather than getting him to talk shallow things.


    ¡°Why would you parents invite us to breakfast? Are they notified about the happeningsst night?¡±


    ¡°Pretty much so.¡±


    ¡°Should I be scared?¡±


    He gave me a weary look then came his usual stubborn and cold features.


    ¡°Why would you be?¡± He asked while buttoning the new pair of polo shirt.


    ¡°Because of the mark and the fact that fates concluded I¡¯m the destroyer?¡± The sarcasm in my tone didn¡¯t create a very pleasant gaze from Damon.


    ¡°You¡¯re not and we¡¯re not sure. Who knows if the princess of divination really existed.¡±


    I frowned. ¡°You told me so.¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t mean that they¡¯ve marked you as the divination means that you¡¯re actually the destroyer Kinzhe.¡± He answered still giving me the t look.


    I cleared my throat. ¡°And if I am? Am I going to die or kill everyone?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll never be the destroyer Kinzhe.¡± His eyes softened.


    That stupid pet name makes my heart flutter everytime.


    ¡°And if you are. The only thing you¡¯ll destroy is me if you ever managed to escape from my fingertips.¡± There¡¯s the hint of sharpness in his voice.


    I still can¡¯t apprehend his possessiveness all of the sudden after drinking my blood but it excites my system. I guess this is what he was referring to as a blood linkage.

 Sweet Tooth

    Verena¡¯s POV


    Anxiety is killing me. I still can¡¯tprehend the fact that this stupid mark has a say in my life. Considering of all the works I¡¯ve left in the organization to lift the world and make it better against evil people and just one day lurky and creepy folks marked and announced that I¡¯m a destroyer. Seriously?


    ¡°You ready?¡± Damon asked while scanning me.


    I wore afy crop top tee and and sweatpants to match the rebellion with my clothes.


    ¡°What do you think?¡± I rolled my eyes and the demon only grin coyly.


    ¡°You could really wear what you want, I can hear your thoughts whirling.¡± His brows arched.


    ¡°You could even hear my thoughts? That¡¯s invading of my privacy.¡±


    ¡°If I desire I can clearly read minds but after hearing stupid shits for decades I disclosed the ability.¡±


    Rolling my eyes, I started to turn, and then my stupid mouth opened. ¡°And what about now? That ain¡¯t disclosed though.¡±


    ¡°We should do something with your pretty mouth sometimes.¡± He chuckled. His sexy chuckle and the fact he called my mouth pretty is honorary annoying.


    Ignoring that, I got out of his bed chamber before he can make some remarks I won¡¯t like.


    Damon followed me until we step out of his house.


    ¡°I must value how different your perspective with this situation Verena. I admit that I¡¯ve done horrible things to you before but I¡¯m sorry¡­ if it¡¯s the things that makes your stay here so ufortable.¡± The sincerity of his voice clouded my mind.


    I made a closed mouth sound of annoyance as my heart immediately went to war with my brain over why I was considered something the Prince valued. My heart, which gave a happy little flop, was obviously stupid.


    ¡°It¡¯s not, to be honest. I really don¡¯t care, the thing is I just want to step back to my old life. This isn¡¯t it Damon, and forcing this to me is a lot to swallow.¡± I truthfully muttered.


    He grabbed my wrist to stop me from walking.


    ¡°We will take small steps okay?¡± He said as his eyes peered into me.


    ¡°Why are you doing this? For what?¡±


    ¡°I told you, my wolf wants to know if you are my mate.¡±


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    ¡°How could you say so?¡±


    He let go of my wrist so we can continue walking across the eerie forest. It¡¯s still getting creepy to think that this is connected to his feelings. I mean how?


    ¡°Just feels like it.¡± I quietly said.


    ¡°Did you ever had spontaneous events in your life that felt odd?¡±


    My brows knitted, ¡°None that I know of.¡±


    ¡°But you do have horns. From my observation they only reveal when you¡¯re having uneasiness or burst of emotions.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t even analyze how could I even produce horns.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know too.¡± He said that surprised me. I thought he knows everything huh.


    He continued, ¡°We¡¯re partly close to witches long time ago, but then the war made the witches as the enemies of the entirety.¡±


    ¡°You guys also has wars? In the human world, war happens within country not with other kinds.¡±


    ¡°It was long time ago, even humans know our existence back then. They are treated as the low life for having zero abilities besides reproducing and living for survival.¡±


    ¡°Pathetic, d to be on the witch¡¯s side.¡± I smiled coyly at him.


    ¡°Witches and wizards are pretty intense, they have hard ways to believe things. Father said that they even believe that hunger is for the dimwitted.¡± His gaze turned to me.


    ¡°Wow that¡¯s more¡­ weird.¡±


    ¡°I think our lineage is only the sane one.¡± He smirked.


    ¡°Is having mates and linkage not insane? I mean you¡¯ll only love one person in your whole entire life? What if you¡¯ll live for decades without knowing your mate.¡± I asked curiously.


    ¡°Well clearly fates considered those things so finding our mate is pretty well expected at 18 years old.¡±


    ¡°What about you?¡±


    ¡°I stopped aging at 18 and you weren¡¯t born in that timeline. Fates makes sure everything is well nned before giving us our lives.¡± He nced down at me.


    I almost tripped, ¡°I¡¯ve read somewhere that vampires can¡¯t live without blood?¡±


    I¡¯m afraid for my life. If this man is truly fated to me he could just grab me by the neck and sip my blood asionally.


    ¡°If you¡¯re scared that I¡¯ll drink your blood to appease my hunger that will only happen if you¡¯ll agree. I won¡¯t force you to do things that might be your turning point to leave again.¡±


    I sighed, there¡¯s no escaping from this man. But he is getting better for being gentle every moment. The duality Mr. Demon Damon this is not so you.


    ¡°By the way, will it took you too long to really disperse if I¡¯m your mate?¡±


    ¡°As I said, rules are rules woman. Four months. But for now we¡¯ll figure out about your mark and the Unknowns.¡±


    I stumbled on the big ass stone when Damien appeared infront of us out of nowhere.


    ¡°Seriously Damien?¡± I gave him my most sarcastic tone but he only shrugged.


    ¡°Hurry up people,¡± he rolled his eyes like a girl pissed with her date.


    Damon position his self infront of me.


    ¡°What?¡± I asked.


    ¡°I¡¯ll carry you.¡± He said.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    Damien groaned like he¡¯s in pain with my dumbness.


    I wrap my arms in his neck for support and anchored my legs to his body. He secured me tightly.


    My nostrils fill with Damon¡¯s cedar and woodsy scent but also with my elevated pheromones until I can almost taste them. When he noticed I was checking his scent he smirked and the devil smirked sexily and that¡¯s a crime.


    Damon started running irrevocably fast as the wind, I can feel my eyes dry from the impact of the wind gushing through my face.


    The path seems longer than expected but luckily we didn¡¯t have to cross the waterfalls.


    Blocks of houses met my gaze. Damon helped me to my feet. We lost track of Damien because of hisziness to turn into his werewolf form so he basically wanted to run instead.


    ¡°We¡¯ll be meeting them formally.¡± Damon said while he made sure I was standing soundly.


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°Some of the higher ups from the pack. Maybe we will held a meeting to discuss business because I¡¯ve been avoiding those for days.¡±


    ¡°Should I be with you during the meeting?¡± I ask.


    He ignored my question.


    Few buildings stood in front of the houses. Candy shops and even a theater house. Kids are lined up in the candy shop, theirughter can be heard from the buzzing machines working west side in the farm.


    Some of them are fighting for the line while an older woman guide the others. They point what treats they want and leave the line immediately as they epted the bag of candies of their choices. My brows knitted.


    ¡°They don¡¯t need to pay for the candies they want. But to ensure the young pups health their parents need to sign up a waiver for their limitations. The candy shop only opens during busy days to keep them pre upied while their parents are at work.¡± Damon exined.


    ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± My heart warmed. This kids can freely experience the privilege of life unlike in the human world that kids need to sell their souls for a single penny.


    ¡°Are you a sweet tooth?¡±


    ¡°Well kinda but I don¡¯t really have time to buy sweets because I¡¯m busy with work and I run a bar at night.¡± I sighed.


    ¡°Bar huh?¡±


    ¡°Source of ie other than stalking I guess.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll get you a bagter after breakfast.¡±


    ¡°Seriously?¡± My face lit up like a freaking kid who wants to open a present on Christmas eve.


    ¡°What makes you happy Kinzhe, sure.¡±

 Plans

    Verena¡¯s POV


    ¡°What happenedst night Damon?¡±


    The room gathered higher ups in the pack, including Damon¡¯s dad, his beta.  Even the pack guards and their wives.


    I¡¯m seated in between of Damien and Damon.


    ¡°We were attacked by the Unknowns father,¡± Damon answered, his big ass hands is ced in my thigh.


    ¡°They ryed a message?¡± One elder asked. He looks at me suspiciously.


    ¡°None that I¡¯ve known.¡± Damon muttered.


    ¡°Any premonition from them? It¡¯s quite impossible to think that they¡¯re not up for something Damon.¡±


    Drawing in a deep breath, I opened my eyes and said, ¡°They said I¡¯m the divination.¡±


    I closed my eyes and leaned back to Damon. I don¡¯t want to see their faces of horror or even worse. Damon slipped his hand from my thigh to my stomach.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay Kinzhe, they¡¯re not going to hurt you.¡± He soothing whisper on the back of my ear calmed me¡­ for a while.


    ¡°Heavens, she¡¯s the destroyer?¡±


    ¡°Oh my gods, it can¡¯t be.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s your say about this alpha?¡±


    ¡°Can we see your mark?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s dangerous, she might bring harm to our pack Damon.¡±


    I freezed, they¡¯re right. I might bring harm to their pack. Thinking that this might be my way out of this and get back to Linda.


    ¡°She¡¯s my mate and we are getting married.¡± Damon announced, in a very nonchnt way. This man doesn¡¯t even had inhibitions.


    ¡°Seriously??¡± I whisper yelled at him.


    ¡°But what about the Unknowns?¡± The other woman asked.


    Seriously fuck that unknowns, fates my ass.


    ¡°We don¡¯t even know if it¡¯s a serious thing mom.¡± Damien blurted. He¡¯s at it again, tapping his fingers in hisp.


    ¡°We will run precautions, and as your Alpha, I¡¯ll assure you that what happened in the past won¡¯t happen again.¡±


    ¡°I will trace her lineage auntie, this is not a serious problem. And besides my mate is from the human civilization. It¡¯s not very unlikely.¡±


    ¡°What about the wedding Damon? Once you marked her you will eventually lead the pack. Being absent in pack meetings won¡¯t glory you knowledge.¡±


    This must be his aunt. She is very strict unlike his father that isid-back. She left the room, carrying her purse and cup of tea.


    Everyone left ¡¯til I¡¯m here stuck with Damon.


    ¡°What do you think you¡¯re doing?¡± I stood up to demand his attention.


    He looked at me with a faint grin, ¡°Doing what?¡± He asked while innocently pping his eyshes like a puppy.


    It took some effort to gather my thoughts, ¡°You said we are getting married?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s what I said.¡± He smiled at me sarcastically.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you scared? As your people said, I might bring harm to you, and your people.¡±


    That part made a tiny flicker of hope to me, and then boom it was crushed in mere seconds.


    When I looked up at him, I saw he watched me in that intense way that felt as if he could see everything I wasn¡¯t saying.


    He shook his head once, ¡°If you¡¯ll bring harm to me, I¡¯ll dly ept it Kinzhe, that¡¯s what mated souls do.¡±


    I cringe, stupid mated souls.


    ¡°I can¡¯t even feel the connection jerk.¡±


    His face darkened, ¡°As I said, you are being blocked by something. In a supernatural way.¡±


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll hold on to your promise,¡± I stopped, ¡°Remember four months.¡±


    He dragged a hand over his head, shoving his hair out of his face.


    ¡°It¡¯s alreadyte, what do you want for breakfast?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know a werewolf? Since you guys are like dogs eaten in some ces in the human civilization.¡± I smirked not thinking what I have said.


    ¡°Really?¡± Amusement crept into his tone. ¡°I could arrange myself for you to eat this morning since that¡¯s what you¡¯re requesting,¡± he continued catching my breath.


    My cheeks burn from embarrassment.


    ¡°Dumbass that was a joke,¡± I p him yfully in his chest and yanked him to stand up.


    That half-grin appeared again while scanning the pink hue in my cheeks.


    ~~~~~~~~~~


    True to his words me and Damon ate peacefully in his excluded garden. It was kind of romantic intimate breakfast I¡¯ve felt but Damon didn¡¯t appeared to enjoy it. I was so happy when Damien also joined as, but Damon didn¡¯t wee his presence pretty well. He¡¯s been sulking, saying things as Damien is a joy kill and pretty annoying.


    When Damien left, his mood swing crashed and his face started to lit up.


    I justughed at him. A toddler having tantrums, seriously.


    ¡°Are we going to the library?¡± I asked him.


    ¡°Do you still felt like going there?¡±


    ¡°I think no¡­ do you have ns or job to do?¡±


    ¡°Should I mark you right now?¡± He chuckled.


    I want to punch this man.


    ¡°You fucking with me? Seriously.¡± I shrugged.


    Heughed,  well¡­ that was one of the sexiestugh I¡¯ve heard. I swallowed my own saliva.


    ¡°I¡¯m not really sure why I¡¯m still sitting here


    talking to you.¡±


    ¡°Perhaps you owe me your life Kinzhe.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t wished to be saved.¡±


    He exhaled a ragged breath, ¡°I heard you,¡±


    My brows knitted, ¡°Heard me what?¡±


    ¡°I heard you plead and beg to be saved. That¡¯s why I link Rox to track the ground nearby you. I can sense your first night, the night you¡¯re being treated by the pack doctor.¡±


    His eyes shifted to mine, and that curve of his lips remained.


    I snapped my mouth shut to hide my shock.


    ¡°That when I started reading your anguish and lies when you first met me. I knew that there is something off. I¡¯m a hybrid so my vampire and werewolf sense are more distinguished and powerful than anyone,¡± he continued.


    ¡°Is that the reason why you believe I¡¯m your mate?¡± I asked directly staring at his blue eyes.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, I¡¯m not sure yet¡­¡± he trailed.


    He continued, ¡°But one thing is I¡¯m sure.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Something I want to do.¡±


    My face lits up, I hope his n is quite engaging for me. This day is just boring.


    Excitement and curiosity rose. ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°I want to devour your lips Kinzhe, that¡¯s what.¡± The heated intensity of his stare held mine.


    We are still at the garden and we¡¯re alone.


    ¡°And my wolf screams that we need it, that bad.¡±


    A wild flutter started in my chest and quickly spread, much like that deadly flower of his that I reminded him of.


    But I wanted to feel. I wanted to be someone. I wanted to be kissed by him.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    My pulse pounded dizzyingly fast.


    ¡°Then kiss me,¡±


    The smile that spread across Damon¡¯s face wasn¡¯t slight or faint. It was wide and full of heated sensuality. I caught a brief glimpse of his teeth, two slightly elongated, sharp¡­fangs.


    It feels like it¡¯s still my first time to be kissed by him.


    ¡°Damn, that¡¯s the very firstmand I¡¯m willing to do,¡± he hissed.


    He moved then, erasing the distance between us. Every cell of my body tensed in a breathless sort of anticipation as that woodsy, citrus scent surrounded me.


    Then his lips met mine, and the first touch was just that. A


    touch. But it was still a shock to my entire system, just like the


    moment I first entered the water. His lips were cool against mine, and the


    press of them was soft like satin over steel. He tilted his head slightly, and then I wasn¡¯t thinking about his lips.


    I wasn¡¯t thinking at all.


    He pulled me to sit on hisp. The growing manhood against my core felt sorge.


    The pressure of the kiss increased, and he tugged at mybottom lip with those sharp fangs. I gasped, my entire body shuddering.


    His breathyugh touched my lips


    ¡°That was hot Kinzhe,¡±


    ¡°Please stop saying those things.¡± I whispered.


    ¡°It was supposed to be apliment Kinzhe.¡±


    My blood thrummed as his hand settled around the nape of my neck. The stupid pet name sounded like a piece of luby for the first time. I¡¯m afraid I like it now.


    His mouth touched mine once more, and this kiss¡­it was nothing like the gentle touch of before. It was harder, and the feel of the tip of his tongue against the seam of my lips sent my heart racing. I opened for him, and the kiss wasn¡¯t only deep. The flick of his tongue against mine was an exploration that tasted of honey and ice, and he kissed as if the same, almost frenzied curiosity that drove me also rode him. To know what it was like to feel wanted, desired, cherished. To just feel. I knew that was ridiculous.


    Needing to feel more, I moved my hands to his shoulders. He shuddered at my touch. Despite of his intact clothes I can feel his cold skin.


    I tugged on him, wanting him closer, only slightly concerned that I wasn¡¯t apprehensive about that desire. A distant, still-operating part of my mind knew I should be more worried because I was feeling wonderfully impulsive and gloriously reckless.


    The rumbling sound that came from him danced over my skin, my breasts, and then lower still. He seemed to be as affected, and that left me reeling in a dizzying way, knowing that he is a powerful hybrid.


    His palm glided inside of my t-shirt into the side of my breast and then to my waist. A soft sound left me as my back arched.


    His hand stilled on my hip, his touch bing heavier there as his mouth left mine. ¡°That is what I nned for today.¡±


    My eyes fluttered open, colliding with his. ¡°It can¡¯t mask a real adventure but it¡¯ll do.¡±


    Heughed, low and throaty. ¡°But it seems like you¡¯ve enjoyed it¡­ a lot.¡±


    ¡°Not really,¡± and I knew to myself that was pure bluff.


    My mouth reimed his, and the way our lips met was fierce and demanding, igniting a riot of wild, breathless sensations inside me that I eagerly fell and spiraled into. I was wonderfully lost in them-in him. The feel of his cool lips. The touch of his tongue against mine, and that unexpected nip of his fangs. His honey taste, and his lush scent. And I knew these were the kinds of kisses I¡¯d read about in those books.


    I broke the kiss, ¡°Can anybody see us?¡±


    ¡°No, baby,¡±


    Trembling, I nced up at him. His features had sharpened, bing stark. And there was this need and hunger to his parted lips. I could see a hint of those fangs, and another shudder ran through me. I wondered if I should attempt to shield myself from his gaze-if he expected that from me. But if he did, he would be disappointed. I wanted him to look upon me like he wanted to devour me.


    His mouth iming mine. His kiss was demanding, tugging on my lower lip with his sharp fangs. I yielded to him, opening. Thkiss deepened, and his tongue slid over mine, his mouth capturing my breathless moan. The taste of him, his smell¡­all of him invaded me, my senses, burning me. An aching, pulsing need centered in my core.


    He lingered over my pulse, his tongue a hot, wet slide against the flesh. His head tilted, and I felt the sharp, unexpected drag of his fangs. My entire body arched as his name escaped on a soft exhale, ¡°Damon,¡±


    Mind thick with desire, it took a moment for me to register that he¡¯d stilled. My eyes opened.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°I just want to fucking im you Kinzhe, right now. It itches my whole being.¡±


    A lightugh spilled out of me.


    He tucked my shirt and I helped him to get rid of my shirt then he throw it off above the table. He opened my brassiere in just a swift move and with the same faith as my shirt he threw it off.


    I couldn¡¯t look away. His gaze held mine as his mouth closed over my breast, drawing the sensitive skin into the recesses of his mouth. I gasped at the shock of the coldness against the heat of my flesh. Another. throbbing pulse darted through me as his hair fell forward, sliding over my skin.


    He kissed the space between my breasts. His tongue swirled on the nipple of my otherbreast. He drew the tingling peak into his mouth, dragging the edge of a fang across it. Another sharp cry left me.


    ¡°Shit, what the fuck Damon.¡± The voice freezed me in one ce.


    Damon quickly hugged me tightly not to expose my upper extremity.


    ¡°Leave us alone fucker.¡± Damon¡¯s hoarse and thick voice demanded.


    I hid against his chest momentarily enjoying the feel of his hard chest.

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    Verena¡¯s POV


    ¡°What the fuck do you want Pike? ¡± Damon growled in a low and angry tone.


    ¡°Alpha wants to talk to you alone¡­¡±


    I¡¯m still hiding against Damon¡¯s chest, I can hear his calm heartbeat.


    ¡°I¡¯m bringing my mate with me, is this some sort of a meeting again? Seriously this is getting annoying.¡±


    ¡°Alright chill, I¡¯m gonna go then. Anyways Davina is here.¡±


    I stayed silent as Pike walked off.


    ¡°Who¡¯s Davina?¡± I asked Damon.


    He looked down at me while reaching for my shirt and brassiere, his right hand supported my small back not to fall from hisp.


    ¡°The girl from Shadow pack that is promised to be my wife.¡± He muttered while helping me to put my clothes on.


    ¡°You should marry her then¡­ not me.¡±


    I tried my best not sound angry or sarcastic but I failed.


    He grinned, ¡°I can taste you anger, so raw and potently acidic.¡±


    ¡°What about disappointments?¡±


    ¡°That, too.¡±


    When I finished wearing my tshirt, I yanked myself off from hisp. He grabbed me by my wrist to stop me, I tensed from his hold.


    ¡°If you¡¯re promised to her, the simple logic is to marry her instead of me and I¡¯ll go back to my old life, it¡¯s a win win for the both of us.¡±


    He narrowed his eyes, ¡°None of it will happen,¡±


    ¡°Make me understand,¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re mine, and you¡¯re my mate. Simple as that,¡± he replied, and there¡¯s no denying that my anger washed off.


    ¡°You¡¯re sad huh? Because what, you¡¯ll never be able to escape me?¡±


    I took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly, ¡°It¡¯s likely to be unfair for her.¡±


    His eyes softened, ¡°She already found her mate, and therefore that agreement is simply terminated.¡±


    Nervous, I lifted my gaze to his. ¡°What now?¡±


    A half-grin appeared, stroking my temper. ¡°In no time I will eventually marked you as mine. And once we¡¯re married, I¡¯ll be the alpha and you will be the Luna, meaning you will never have a simple yet big n of escaping me.¡±C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org.


    ¡°You¡¯re so arrogant controlling entity,¡± I suggested before I could stop myself.


    Damonughed, and I swore the corners of my vision started to turn red. ¡°How fascinating that you forgot the fact that my cousin almost saw you being pleasured.¡±


    I stared at him ndly and smack him on his chest, ¡°Shut up, it¡¯s your fault anyway.¡±


    He grabbed by his side to kiss my temple, this time in a sweet manner. My heart warms.


    ¡°When will the wedding happen?¡± I asked.


    ¡°The sooner the better, and once I¡¯m ruled as the alpha I can have the authority under the pack. It that way you¡¯ll be safe, even from my people.¡±


    He held my wrist as we walked through the yard up to his father¡¯s library.


    When we enter only the Alpha himself.


    ¡°If any of our people knows about the Unknownsst night they will surely do a protest against her being the next Luna,¡± the Alpha said while his back faces us.


    I nibbled on my lower lip as I turned back to Damon in his usual stubborn annoyed face.


    ¡°After the wedding, dad, I¡¯ll assure you. Everything will be fine.¡±


    ¡°The best thing to do is already marked her. That will strengthen the bond and ordance to her block, I¡¯ll find a way to talk to a witch about that. Maybe they can help.¡± He turned to face us. He is not mean, not kind either but for the sake of his only son he assure to do things for him, in a fatherly manner.


    My safety is shaky and the voodoo mark will eventually aid it? Even if how much I love how Damon¡¯s lips felt against me it felt very embarrassing to think that they are looking forward for Damon to have sex with me kind of thing.


    My cheeks heat up. The two stared at me ordingly, while Damon had this stupid sheepishly grin on his face his father only smiled showing his support.


    Confirmed, they¡¯re father and son.


    Damon ushered me out of the library.


    The hallway is empty as it should be.


    ¡°The fifth floor is only essed by the Alpha. And besides the my father¡¯s library is the masters bedroom, where the Alpha and Luna resides.¡±


    I nodded slowly. I imagined the life of living here. Peaceful, much happier and less danger. Maybe heavens have heard my prayers to give me this kind of life.


    ¡°Why do you have your own ce?¡± I turned to him.


    ¡°I value my peace of mind, and privacy.¡±


    ¡°And if we get married would we live there or here?¡± I eyed him.


    ¡°Why I¡¯m loving that ideaing from you?¡±


    I rolled my eyes and brushed past against him.


    We took the stairs up to the fourth floor with ease.


    ¡°And this is were my room is situated.¡± He


    lifted his hand, brushing back his hair that is usually disheveled.


    ¡°What about the Beta?¡± I asked curiously.


    ¡°They have their own ancestor house not far away from here.¡±


    My brows lifted, ¡°What if I¡¯ll want my own house build? Am I also allowed?¡±


    ¡°Apparently not, you¡¯re supposed to be at my side all the times,¡±


    ¡°As the Luna?¡±


    To think of the responsibility given to me is so stressful.


    ¡°As my lover,¡± he said nonchntly.


    ¡°Oh I¡¯m not informed that we¡¯re a couple or even lovers,¡±


    The tips of his fingers grazed my cheek, sending a jolt of energy across my skin. Surprised, I lifted my chin as he gathered the curls, tucking them behind my ear.


    ¡°I care for you deeply Verena, and it¡¯ll break me to see you hurt. Please, just¡­ I just want to protect you that¡¯s all.¡± He avoided my gaze.


    ~~~~~~~~~~


    After the suffer with his dad, we chose to spend the night at his room in the fourth floor.


    After washing off I rummage his closet, only finding a piece of unholy nightgown hanging.


    From the moment I climbed into bed, I tossed and turned, falling asleep for only a few minutes before jolting awake. Frustrations lingered my system.


    Where the heck is Damon?


    I rolled onto my back, staring up at the ceiling.


    What if being married with Damon will only trapped me here forever. I wander if Linda already have her surgery. I wish it was sessful. Will the organization find me. There¡¯s a little bit of hope they will, as if they cared Verena.


    I groaned as I shifted onto my side. I wouldn¡¯t be here if I seeded. I¡¯d probably be destroyed- my sanity perhaps. I¡¯m not used to see people shift into wolves. It creeps me out. I tossed the cover aside, rising as I caught the ridiculously tiny sleeve of the nightgown.


    I tugged it up over my shoulder and padded barefoot across the carpeted floor. Grabbing the fur throw off the back of the chaise, I draped it over my shoulders, stepping out onto the balcony and into the silence of the pack.


    I went to the railing, holding the nket close as a rare breeze lifted loose strands of hair, tossing them across my face.


    ¡°Can¡¯t sleep?¡±


    I gasped, whirling toward the sound of Damon¡¯s voiceing from the back. His hair is a mess but undeniably attractive. The button of his loose long white long sleeves are unbutton revealing his chest. His sweaty but he looks sexy as hell.


    My heart thumped even harder while the strangest urge to dash back inside and throw myself under the covers hit me.


    Somehow, I managed not to do that. ¡°What happened?¡± I said finally and then flushed, from variety of unknown reasons.


    ¡°Some rouges attacked the guards.¡± He said, sitting on the edge of the bed.


    I tensed, ¡°God, are they okay though?¡±


    ¡°Whose they?¡± He asked, annoyed.


    ¡°The guards obviously.¡±


    ¡°You asked about the guards, what about me?¡±


    I avoided his heated gaze. ¡°Are you okay?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, but Damien is injured, the fucker took the blow instead of that dumb Lucas.¡±


    He continued, ¡°But he is now being attended by the pack doctor. Don¡¯t worry we¡¯re safe.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re okay?¡±


    He turned his back and ignored my question, he caught the towel lying on the vanity to clean his hands.


    I lifted a shoulder. He was quiet and then said, ¡°Are you concerned?¡±


    A tripping sensation invaded my chest. ¡°Yes,¡± I muttered quietly, shocked with my own confession.


    ¡°You don¡¯t sound too confident with your answer,¡± he said, and I heard the smile in his voice.


    ¡°No, I am confident with my answer. I¡¯m just¡­shy to even admit it,¡± I said.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    I resisted the urge to press my hand to my cheeks and see if they felt as hot as I thought they did. ¡°I guess because of my ego?¡±


    ¡°Interesting,¡± as he sat in the bed.


    ¡°More interesting when you didn¡¯t even tell me that you¡¯re off to fight insolent rouges.¡±


    ¡°Are you angry?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what I feel,¡±


    ¡°Or frustrated¡­¡± he trailed off.


    ¡°I refuse to tell,¡±


    He barked aughter that brought me to a smile.


    ¡°You¡¯re a very bad¡­ bad idea.¡± There¡¯s shadows in his voice.


    ¡°Then why keep me? If I could only bring harm to you and your pack.¡±


    ¡°I guess, I¡¯m somehow addicted of the idea,¡±


    My brows furrowed, idea of what?


    ¡°Idea of you, in my bed, everyday. Legs wide open for me to dig in when I open my eyes in the morning.¡± He continued.


    My heart swells from excitement, I fear my own thoughts.


    ¡°T-that¡¯s twisted,¡± I stuttered, shit it¡¯ll just give him the hint.


    ¡°I¡¯m twisted Kinzhe.¡± He exhaled slowly.


    I sucked in a shaky breath as he started undoing his shirt.


    Without much thought or motivation, I found my way to his lips.


    I kissed him, and his lips parted immediately, letting me in. He tasted of smoky whiskey and the coldest hour of night. I felt him tremble as I ced a hand on his chest. I moved again, sliding my hands to his shoulders and climbing into hisp. The feel of his skin through the thin night rail was an icy-hot shock to my senses. He shuddered as he delved his hand into my hair. I leaned into him, guiding him so he was on his back.


    I kissed him, letting myself get a little lost in the feel of his lips, the vor of his mouth, and the press of the thick hardness against my belly, letting myself enjoy all the sensations. To just exist in how carefully he wove his fingers through my curls, the soft touch of his hand against my back, and the deep groan he let loose when I lifted my mouth from his.


    I followed the line of his neck with my lips and tongue, pleased when his head fell back against the soft mattress of the bed.


    Back bowing, I tasted the skin of his chest, traced the defined lines of his stomach. Every part of me was aware of how each kiss, every graze of my fingers that followed my mouth, drew a quicker breath from him, a tremor. I kept going, my lips dancing around his navel and lower as I slid down his body. The tips of my breasts brushed over his rigid length, causing his body to jerk, and mine to clench. I settled between his legs, nipping at his skin above his waistband. My fingers slid over his sides to his hips and then to the band of his pants.


    ¡°What are you nning?¡± Damon asked, his voice deeper and full of shadows.


    ¡°Nothing.¡± I trailed a line of kisses, finding the ink that flowed over his hips.


    His fingers drifted through my hair, gathering the strands back from my face. ¡°This not seems like nothing Kinzhe.¡±


    ¡°I was just¡­ exploring.¡±


    I lifted my head, and my breath caught. His entire body was taut with tension. The muscles of his stomach and chest, his neck and jaw. His skin had thinned, showing a hint of shadow underneath. as he stared down at me. ¡°You,¡± I whispered, heart thumping fast. ¡°I can stop if that¡¯s what you want.¡±

 Magnificent

    Verena¡¯s POV


    He cupped the back of my head. ¡°That is the veryst thing I want,¡± he said, and I started to smile. ¡°Don¡¯t do that.¡±


    ¡°Do what?¡±


    ¡°Smile at me,¡± he murmured, the silver in his eyes swirling.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Because when you do that, there¡¯s utterly nothing I would not allow you to do to me.¡±


    I smiled fully then.


    ¡°Fuck.¡± He groaned. Augh left me-a light and airy sound that felt good even as his eyes narrowed on me. ¡°Don¡¯t do that either.¡±


    I bit my lip as I looked down at him, where even in the shadows, I saw him straining against the fabric of his breeches.


    ¡°You¡¯re so magnificent Verena,¡±


    There was another clench in my chest, one that threatened to shatter this moment with reality-with responsibility. I didn¡¯t want to allow that.


    ¡°Thanks,¡± I bit my bottom lip, sliding my hand from his stomach. I drew my fingers over the soft material of his pants and over his hard length. I folded my hand around him through the fabric, and his entire body jerked again. I looked up at him. His lips were parted just enough that the tips of his fangs were visible.


    I smoothed my thumb along him, and my stomach hollowed at the feel of him. I ran my finger back up, smoothing it over the curved head. His breath was a song.


    ¡°Fuck,¡± he whispered.


    ¡°I hope this that not bother you,¡±


    His chest rose and fell heavily.


    ¡°Definitely not,¡±


    Laughing again, I stretched up and kissed him, enjoying the yfulness, the closeness that I had never really felt before.


    His hands skimmed my waist as I eased my hand under the band on his pants. I felt him shudder as my fingers brushed his cool, hard skin. Breathing in his groan, I curled my hand around him and trembled as I moved it along his length. His hips lifted under me, and I broke off the kiss, a twist of pleasure curling deep in my core as those ultra-bright eyes locked with mine. He didn¡¯t blink, not once, as I moved my hand over him. I didn¡¯t want to either, enthralled by the tension settling around his mouth and his jaw.


    Pulse pounding, I worked my way down once more, trailing a hand over his chest and stomach.


    I reached his pants and tugged on the band. Damon lifted his hips enough for me to pull them down over his thighs. Only then did I look away and look at him. A tumbling sensation swept through my chest and my stomach in a sharp, enticing way. The skin was darker, and he seemed even thicker, harder under my palm as I drew my hand to the tip of the glistening head and then back down his entire length.


    God, he was sorge.


    Strands of my hair fell over my shoulder and against my cheeks as I lowered my head. I kissed him, just below the ridge, and his hips jerked. I pressed short, quick kisses along his length and then licked at his skin, my breath quickening to match his. The tips of his fingers brushed my cheek as my lips coasted over that apparently sensitive spot. I lifted my gaze as he caught my curls, brushing them back from my face. I didn¡¯t think he breathed. Our gazes locked, and I felt the corners of my lips curl up as I closed my mouth over the head of his cock.


    Damon entire body reacted. His hips lifted, back bowed, and one leg curled as I drew him into my mouth.


    ¡°Fucking fucks,¡± he growled.Original from N?velDrama.Org.


    I took him as far as I could, swirling my tongue over his skin, letting my hand reach the rest of him. His salty taste was powerful. The way he danced along my tongue was an aphrodisiac. I sucked at his skin, on his cock, a little surprised by how much I was enjoying myself. Maybe it was this moment, and maybe it was the rough, raw sounds he made. Perhaps it was the way his hand kept tightening in my hair, tugging on the strands and then rxing. Or how he struggled to keep the thrusts of his hips short and shallow. It could¡¯ve been the way his hand shook. Both of his hands-the one in my hair and the one on the nape of my neck. Maybe it was just him. Just me.


    ¡°Baby,¡± he ground out, hand firming on the back of my neck. ¡°I¡¯m not going to¡­st,¡±


    My skin flushed. I moved my hand faster, sucked harder, and his hand tangled in my hair again as his hips moved, pressing deeper against my palm. Against my tongue. Damon wasn¡¯t just lifting his hips anymore. He lifted me and pulled.


    ¡°Verena,¡± he growled.


    I grazed my teeth over that sensitive spot, and instead of trying to pull my mouth from him again, he pressed down, his entire body arching under me. I felt his cock jerk against my palm as he drew a leg up again. He stiffened. The deep, throaty groan scorched my skin when he let go, throbbing and pulsing. His muscles were slow to rx, and I followed his body¡¯s lead, easing off with my hand and mouth.


    Damon was staring at me with those wild eyes. He didn¡¯t speak. Not a word as he pulled on me, tugging me from where I¡¯d settled between his legs. He drew me up the entire length of his body, and before I could even guess what he was about, his lips closed over mine and he turned, shifting us so I was under him. And this was no soft kiss. It was deep and stunning, and I knew he didn¡¯t just taste me on his lips, he also tasted himself.


    ¡°You¡¯re really taunting me are you?¡±


    I didn¡¯t answer, but the devilish grin on my face was the answer.


    ¡°I swear to fuck¡­ if you don¡¯t stop this, the bond will happen faster than we expected.¡±

 Breakfast

    Verena¡¯s POV


    I slowly became aware of a fresh, citrusy scent, the soft, warm weight of the fur nket, and the coolness pressing in at different points. Sleep clung to my thoughts as I snuggled closer to the long, hard length of the body behind mine, and the firm arm under my cheek.


    Damon.


    I didn¡¯t dare move as Iy there, my senses clearing at once and focusing on the feel of him-the sensation of his flesh pressed against mine. He was wrapped tightly around me, not even an inch separating our bodies.


    I felt his chest rising and falling against my back with each steady breath he took. A heavy army on my waist as if he sought to keep me there. That was a fanciful thought, one quickly lost in the sweet, hot feeling rippling through me. One of his thighs was tucked between mine, the soft material of his pants pressing against a very intimate part of me. My pulse picked up, as did a sense of wonder.  I had never been held like this for any length of time-not this closely, and not awake or in sleep.


    It felt like something had shifted in the moments before sleep imed us. Like something was growing between us, making it more than mutual lust. There was respect, and I thought a certain understanding.


    ¡°Morning,¡± a voice answered quietly.


    A shock went through me. My eyes shot to the source of the voice, to the railing on the balcony. What I saw made me wonder if I was still asleep. Barefoot and shirtless, Damien crouched on the railing, which seemed impossible given how narrow it was. He appearedpletely at ease as if he had no fear of slipping from the railing and falling to his death.


    ¡°Hey uhm, morning,¡±


    ¡°Never have I seen him sleep so peaceful. What magic did you perform woman?¡±


    All of my body heat came rushing to my cheeks.


    He eyed me suspiciously, a smirk stered on his face.


    ¡°I thought you¡¯re hurt?¡±


    ¡°Nah, I¡¯m all good now.¡±


    Damon woke up shortly after Damien tap his shoulder until he was awake.


    Like an adult, I feigned sleep when he eased his arm out from under me and sat up, lifting himself over me. He paused above me as Iy there. My heart started skipping as his fingertips grazed my cheek, brushing a few stray curls back. Then it stopped altogether when I felt the cool press of his lips against my temple.


    That was sweet.


    I didn¡¯t want him to be sweet.


    ¡°Kinzhe,¡± sleep roughened his voice. ¡°If you continue pretending to be asleep I might kiss you until your lips are swollen unknowingly.¡±


    My eyes snapped open.


    His cool breath danced over my cheek as he chuckled.


    He shifted, moving so he sat on my other side, his feet on the carpeted floor.


    ¡°We will roam around the gates, the frequent attacks may endanger the pack,¡± he said before we parted ways.


    He ask me if I wanted my food to be brought in the room or I¡¯ll have it with Rox. Of course having breakfast with someone is better.


    I eventually dragged myself into the bathing chamber and got ready I left my hair down and went to the wardrobe. With most of my clothing being dresses and crop top tees, I managed to steal one of Damon¡¯s simple shirt with ¡®Please Not My Ass¡¯ imprinted on it and a shorts. I chuckled with my immature way to make my day more appealing and engaging.


    When a knock sounded on the door, I found Rox standing in the hallway, in all smiles.


    A brief smile appeared, ¡°Breakfast?¡±


    ¡°Sure,¡± I smiled.


    I stepped out into the hall, closing the door behind me. Rox extended an arm toward the end of the hall, where a less borate staircase was located that fed into one of the many side entrances of the main house.


    I started forward, only taking a handful of steps before something urred to me. I nced over Rox.


    ¡°Is Lucas fine? Damon said they faced wild roguesst night.¡±


    ¡°Yeah he¡¯s fine, although his ego is so hurt. He¡¯s been trying to prove his self as worthy. I don¡¯t know if Damien saved him from harm or just want to crush my twin¡¯s little dreams.¡± She sighed.


    ¡°Are they enemies?¡±


    ¡°Since we¡¯re kids, they like to punch each other ¡¯til the Alpha wanted them to sign an agreement that they won¡¯t kill each other at 13. It was pretty petty and pathetic though.¡±


    ¡°Damien has very yful upbringing, and Lucas well he¡¯s¡­¡± I trailed off.


    ¡°He¡¯s dumb, that¡¯s what he was.¡± Rox chuckled, her wavy brown hair sways as she cocks her head to the side.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    As we traveled the winding, narrow staircase, I refused to acknowledge the fact that Damon cares for me.


    When we reached the first floor, it was hectic and everyone is busy, so Rox and I got in ourzy haze and just ate turkey sandwich, bacon and softdrinks, not ideal for breakfast but we enjoyed every bite.


    Rox showed me around the training ground where the pups are trained.


    ¡°That brown fur one is my cousin, he¡¯s the leader of his team despite he¡¯s the youngest.¡± Rox proudly said.


    I smiled when truthfully as Rox said, her cousin is only watching from afar while his team mates are having a werewolf duel. Biting and stuffs.


    ¡°Is it mandated that they need to be in their werewolf form?¡±


    ¡°Nope, but it¡¯s like a werewolf thing since when our wolf senses danger we shifted right away. So it¡¯s like normal things to train them in their werewolf form.¡±


    That makes sense.


    ¡°Can I ask you something?¡± I said.


    We are sitting in the small bench, facing almost twenty young pups having their morning exercises and trainings.


    ¡°Sure what is it,¡±


    ¡°When the werewolf mark their mate, is there any connections? Like a deep one.¡±


    ¡°Really deep connection, once we are separated from our mate we experiences deep sorrow and anguish, the one that can lead us to loosing our sanity.¡±


    ¡°Gods, how others cope with that?¡±


    Thinking of some werewolves having partners away from them or worse, death.


    ¡°Some they their own life.¡±


    My heart pounded vigorously. If Damon will eventually finds out I¡¯m his mate, I can never ever leave him. God, this is so hard.

 Gift

    Verena¡¯s POV


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid of the time when he is truly bond with me. It¡¯s terrifying to think of it.¡±


    ¡°When he marks you, maybe advise him not to do that thing on the pack house?¡±


    My brows furrowed at Rox, she only shrugged.


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll hear the whole¡­ thing you know?¡±


    ¡°Oh,¡± I whispered, feeling my cheeks warm and having no idea why. I nced toward the east side of the pack, and I only saw trees and parts of small gardens.


    A shout from the other side of the training ground snapped us around. Another yell was heard. I stilled.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, maybe someone is hurt.¡±


    We rose, Rox run to themotion while I followed her.Original from N?velDrama.Org.


    A group of young males gathered around.


    ¡°We found him besides the barn, I t-thought he was just messing around and then when we¡­ we find him he looks like this.¡± The kid seems frightened and horrified.


    I crept forward, peering between those gathered. A sharp swirl of tingles spread out from my chest, causing my breath to catch. The answering, throbbing warmth caused me to stop.


    ¡°We can¡¯t carry Rhain in his state. Brix make a run and tell this to the pack doctor right now.¡± A man with ginger hair ordered.


    ¡°Shit,¡±


    I got the better view of the situation. A male kid, thin, limp arm and then the delicate blood-smeared fingers and broken nails.


    Bile climbed up my throat as the warmth in my chest pulsed once more. His face was a mass of swollen, blood-streaked skin-flesh split open over the cheeks and forehead. The lips were torn, the nose pushed to an angle, obviously broken.


    ¡°Good gods, what happened?¡± The guard asked while panicking.


    ¡°Oh my god! Rhain my baby what happened to you!¡± A woman pushed the crowd to get a hold of her child. She was sweating from running and she¡¯s in shock she can¡¯t fathom her tears.


    I hate this kind of situations. I knelt to the side of his mother, parting her back. She look at me with tears in her eyes.


    ¡°He¡¯s dead,¡± I muttered lowly. Some eyes stared at me with disbelief.


    The guard that seemed to be his father check his pulse. He cracked up and cried. He hugged her wife while kids started to tear. His best friend wheezing besides him.


    My blood boils, my eyes started to throb immensely. I inhaled deeply-taking in the scent of lcs. Freshly bloomed lcs. And that smell¡­it wasing from me. Someone spoke, but I didn¡¯t know who or what they said. Couldn¡¯t hear them over the humming in my ears and the urge¡­this calling that sank deep into my muscles, overriding any thought.


    Despite the sunshine rays, mist started forming.


    I heard someone shouting while pointing at me. All I can see is deep vast of nothingness. Power slithered from my skin wandering until it reached the child in front of me.


    ¡°What¡­ what is happening Verena, you¡¯re h-horns are showing, and you¡¯re eyes oh gods they¡¯re white.¡± I looked up at Rox but I can¡¯t fully see her.


    Panic started to rose inside of me. I felt liquid gushing out of my nose. Luminous radiates from my hand. I felt everyone backing up from me.


    A very pierce howling and growling peered my ears it hurts. The other pups that are in their werewolf form started to pace relentlessly.


    And that¡¯s when my vision cleared up again, blue eyes stared at me in disbelief. Damon. He appeared frozen in disbelief like the others, rooted to where he stood as the humming warmth continued spreading through me.


    ¡°What¡¯s¡­ what¡¯s happening to me D-Damon?¡± My staggered breath came out as a whimper.


    ¡°Holy shit,¡± I saw Damien stopping in his track to take a look at the kid I¡¯m holding in my arms.


    The shimmering light flowed from my fingers and settled over Rhain in a bright, intense wave. The mist is all gone.


    The silvery light red as intensely as sunlight on a summer¡¯s day all along Rhain¡¯s skin. His chest rose with a deep, shuddering breath that seemed to roll through his entire body. I lifted my hand. The glow throbbed and then softened, slowly fading until¡­


    Underneath the blood, his skin had smoothed and stitched itself back together across cheeks now pink with color. The tear along his forehead had healed, leaving only a rosy line behind. The wound at his throat had sealed, leaving only a ridged scar of puncture marks. Rhain¡¯s eyes fluttered open. Brown. He looked straight at me, and then her eyes closed.


    His chest now rose and fell slowly, his  breathing deep as he slept, healed lips parted with another steady exhale.


    The one who only appeared to move was Damien, he ushered the kids away from the scene with disbelief still stered on their face.


    Damon walked towards me to help me sit up.


    ¡°You¡¯re not only a witch, god knows what kind of gift that was.¡±


    When we are left, the elders appeared still in shock.


    Damon continued, ¡°The one who holds the power of divination is only meant to destroy, not extend a life.¡± I looked over at him and saw only him. Saw the disbelief give way to  wonder-wonder that turned into something powerful and bright, something like hope. My chest tightened until I wasn¡¯t sure how I breathed.


    His words lifted the shock from the room. One by one, even the Alpha understood his statement.


    ¡°Bring the kid to the pack doctor Damien,¡± Alpha announced, breaking the silence. Damien nodded and took Rhain away from my eyes.


    ¡°Alpha!¡± Someone shouted, a man running towards as.


    ¡°What happened Ryan?¡±


    My mind is hazy, and my temple hurts as if I got hit with a big rock. Tears swells from my eyes. Damon held my hand tightly.


    Parts of the mist still lingered around us, making the air more suffocating.


    ¡°There are p-plenty of them Alpha! The Unknowns¡­ they¡¯re here!¡± Ryan announced.


    A ting of pain hit my entire system. My brows furrowed when I can¡¯t feel my feet and hands


    Until the darkness consumed my vision.

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    Verena¡¯s POV


    I jolted awake. It felt like my body is floating. The soft mattress against my backforted the ache of my whole body.


    I walked towards the door unsteadily, I can feel my feet wobble. I made my way out of the house to examine the area. There is no one except the guards outside the house.


    ¡°Where are they?¡± I asked with a hoarse voice.


    ¡°Ma¡¯am, we are informed that you are only to be found in your bedchamber and not in the grounds. You¡¯re safety will be at stake.¡± The guard sing song. My mind didn¡¯t register any of his speech. I felt so lightheaded. I grab his arrow and shoot him a warning look.


    I run off to the gates until and climb off the wall. It was chaos.


    ¡°Gods,¡±


    Multiple flesh came out of thend. They¡¯re slower but their piercing fangs chug down a horse, I don¡¯t know where it came from. Few werewolves are fighting back to back. I held the string of my arrow and shoot the things that are trying to climb the wall from outside.


    Damon came into view, he is not in his werewolf form but he moves as fast as the lightning bolt. God he looks hot while ying every heads that came to his view.


    I released another arrow and then watched it cut through the night, smacking into the back of the thing¡¯s head. My lip curled as the thing shattered into nothing.


    Ryan said that they were Unknowns earlier, but I can¡¯t see the Unknowns. He must be tripping and lost track that he think that these things are the Unknowns.


    Damon spun around, catching my attention. he caught the thing in one hand, lifting the enormous creature. He mmed the thing into the ground, nting a booted foot against its throat and reaching across his chest to unsheathe the short sword with a de that glinted like the moonlight. He brought it down with a quick thrust, and the thing was no more.


    ¡°There¡¯s more!¡± a guard down the wall shouted. ¡°They areing.¡±


    My nape hurts again. I let go of the arrow that it fell off unto the other side of the wall. The burst of pain transcends me to scream.


    My body jerked. I scream until I felt my throat heats up from the spasms. My head swung backwards as I hit myself with my own fist.


    The scream didn¡¯t end up for more minutes, it was hell. My skin started breaking off, ¡¯til the rapid light once again coated my body.


    When my tears flowed, I found myself catching my breath. I clutched my throat from the ache and my heart as it beats relentlessly.


    When my vision steadied. The chaos came into view.


    No more of them, the guards started changing into their human form. And I saw how Damon¡¯s blue eyes peered into me.


    He¡¯d bled tonight. He tipped his head back, looking up at the top of the gates to where I stood. My breath caught, even though I knew he was only checking to make sure I was still alive.


    Glimmering bluish-red blood ran down his cheeks and from where his ck shirt was ripped on his chest, but his steps were long and sure.


    I got off the wall with ease. The werewolves changed into their human form and made sure everybody is not hurt badly. Some are injured and others bled like Damon, but they saw the opportunity not to think of it as badly as I think.


    I saw Damien gawking at Lucas who is seriously needs aid. He injured his left foot. Damien sighed and help Lucas to his own back to carry him. I smiled, that¡¯s not how enemies treat their rival. That¡¯s the show of care and respect, hmm something is really off.


    I waited at the foot of the thrones after the chaotic war against the things, sitting on the edge of the dais. Damon had ordered that they take me back to the pack house, and I thought the decision had a lot to do with all the dying and dead around me. I don¡¯t think that the attack was mere coincidence. It began after what I did with Rhain so I think it rooted from there. Damien and Rox guarded me as if I¡¯ll escape after doing things that are quite unpredictable.


    Damon stopped few feet away from me. ¡°Were you hurt?¡±


    I shook my head, ¡°No¡­ I well you were the hurt one.¡± I sucked in a startled breath as Damon suddenly stood in front of me, having moved faster than I could track. Before I could even twitch, he hooked an arm under my right thigh and lifted my leg. Surprise shot through me, and I started to tip sideways. He curved his other arm around my waist, steadying me. I had no idea what he was doing, but I couldn¡¯t move or think as I stared into his t eyes.


    ¡°Uh,¡± Damien murmured.


    Without saying a word or breaking eye contact, he slid his hand down my thigh. A sharp swirl of tingles followed the glide of his palm and my breath caught. He smirked as his cool fingers drifted over my now-exposed knee. What was he-?


    His gaze held mine as he reached down, curling those fingers around the hilt of my dagger. He slid it free.


    I almost forgot that before going out earlier I got the dagger Rox gave me and ce it into my thigh.


    ¡°I don¡¯t want you bringing a dagger around.¡± He muttered.


    ¡°What about the things and¡­ and what happened to Rhain?¡±


    ¡°You mean what happened to you. What was that Verena?¡± His thick voice consumed me.


    ¡°I don¡¯t¡­ know,¡±


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    My stupid heart skipped a beat from his remark, he smirked.


    ¡°We suspected that they happened to attacked when you use your gift to Rhain.¡± The alpha said.


    I swallowed my own saliva.


    ¡°Sorry, promise I didn¡¯t know¡­ it just well it just urred out of nowhere.¡± I said in a low tone, panicking of what might ns they have for me.


    God, my life is so shitty.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ve seen it, we know you¡¯re as clueless as we are.¡± Damon assured me.


    My attention shifted to the tears in his shirt. The splotches of darker material along his chest had spread.


    ¡°You¡¯re bleeding,¡±


    ¡°Yeah I am,¡±


    ¡°Damon you¡¯re not healing.¡± That not a question from the beta. He is not healing.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡±


    ¡°What do you mean you don¡¯t know?¡± The Alpha hissed.


    ¡°I¡¯ll just need a clean up and a good sleep dad. We¡¯re staying at my house for tonight. You can send me a message through the mind link.¡± Damon appealed.


    ¡°That is not how you¡¯re wounds be tended Damon,¡± the pack doctor said. Everyone gave Damon a look of disapproval.


    ¡°You need to feed Damon.¡± Damien said.


    ¡°Do you have a death wish?¡± Damon narrowed his eyes at him, sending him a re.


    ¡°You¡¯re being stubborn son,¡±


    ¡°Dad please I¡¯m tired,¡±


    ¡°Alright, leave him alone. We¡¯ll pack this up tomorrow,¡± the Alpha announced.


    Damon looks tired, and I know feeding him might lessen my punishment from him tomorrow.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t obey what I¡¯vemanded Verena, a punishment will suffice that.¡± He trailed off while tracing his fingertips in my cheek.

 Death Is Acceptable

    Verena¡¯s POV


    When we arrived at his house, Damon didn¡¯t even acknowledge my presence. Damien tip that when he needs to feed he has his episodes of mood swings.


    When I entered his room. He stood in front of the vanity, wearing only unbuttoned breeches that hung low on his hips, grasping the rim of the sink with white-knuckled fingers. He dragged a damp towel across his bloodied chest, his teeth bared as he hissed in a pained breath. The wounds would¡¯ve been fatal for a mortal, significant and shocking. And the fact that he seemed unaware of my presence told me exactly how weakened he was. For a moment, I could only stare at the shimmering blood coursing down the defined lines of his stomach. How was he still standing?


    ¡°Damon,¡± I whispered


    He froze at the sink, head bowed. The blood-soaked towel stopped moving across his chest. Slowly, he lifted his head and looked over at me. Knots formed in my stomach. There was a paleness there that hadn¡¯t been before, settling into his skin. The glow behind his pupils was fainter than I¡¯d ever seen it.


    ¡°Sleep, I¡¯ll handle this myself.¡± He ordered.


    I swallowed as his unblinking staretched onto me. His eyes¡­gods, they were so t. ¡°You need to feed.¡±


    ¡°Get the hell out of here Verena, before I could do something utterly dangerous to you.¡±


    ¡°You need to feed to heal Damon!¡±


    His head moved to the side, the movement odd and animalistic. Predatory. ¡°Did you not hear me?¡±


    ¡°I did.¡± I inched closer, stopping when his lips peeled back, revealing his fangs. My heart tripped a little.


    The towel slipped from his hand, drifting to the floor. He didn¡¯t seem to notice. ¡°Then get the fuck out of here.¡±


    ¡°No,¡±


    His hand lifted from the sink, finger by finger as he straightened and turned toward me. Nothing about the way he moved was normal. It was too smooth. Too focused. ¡°You¡¯re not afraid of death aren¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Death is eptable,¡±


    He glided to the opening of the bathing chamber. Goosebumps broke out over my skin. ¡°You are well aware that I¡¯m partly vampire .¡±


    I nodded.


    His head straightened, moving in that eerie, fluid way. He stared at me for a long, tense moment. The hollows of his cheeks became more prominent. ¡°You need to leave.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not going to.¡±


    ¡°Leave!¡± he roared, and I flinched at the guttural sound as a tiny kernel of fear took root. A tremor ran through him. ¡°If you don¡¯t leave, I¡¯m going to feed from you, and I¡¯m going to fuck you while I do it,¡± he warned.


    ¡°Do I look like I¡¯m scared?¡±


    Damon made a sound, a low growl I never would¡¯ve expected toe out of his throat. The tiny hairs on the back of my neck rose as instinct urged me to back away. ¡°You¡¯re trouble,¡±


    ¡°I guess it¡¯s a hobby then?¡±


    ¡°I may kill you. Do you understand that? I haven¡¯t fed in¡­decades. I don¡¯t trust myself right now. Do you understand, Kinzhe?¡±


    I lifted my chin, letting the hair slide behind my shoulders. His now-lifeless eyes tracked those strands as I revealed my neck.


    ¡°You¡¯re not going to kill me.¡±


    ¡°Gods, what am I gonna do to you,¡± he purred his frustrations dripping, his lips parting as his torn chest rose and fell rapidly.


    ¡°Feed from me Damon,¡±


    I took a breath. That was all. One single, short breath, and Damon was on me, his hand buried in my hair, tugging my head back. He struck as fast as the snakes, sinking his fangs deep into the side of my throat.


    ¡°Now that you¡¯re so eager, you¡¯re punishment is my mark. Starting today, you¡¯ll be mine forever, the mark will seal your fate Kinzhe, no escapes this time.¡±


    The sudden dual bursts of stinging pain caused my entire body to jerk. The fire of his bite shot through me, startling in its intensity. Damon¡¯s grip on my hair and shoulder was tight as he pressed into me, my backing against a wall. I gripped his arms, my nails digging into his cool skin.


    There was nowhere to go-no escape. A scream built in my throat, but there was no air to give it life. I couldn¡¯t breathe through the fire wing at my insides. My back bowed when he drew deep and hard against my throat, drawing my blood into him in staggering pulls.


    And then it¡­changed.


    Seconds, only seconds had passed from the moment his fangs pierced my flesh and the vise-like grip on my shoulder eased. The fire of his mouth against my throat didn¡¯t fade as his fingers now curled around the back of my head, but it became something else-something as overwhelming and powerful as the pain. The burn of his lips moving greedily against my throat built into a sudden, throbbing ache in my blood, settling in my breasts and between my thighs. The strength of it-the pounding, heated rush was shocking. It invaded my muscles, tightening them until they curled and spun.


    Damon groaned, pushing into me, his fingers spreading across my small back. He shifted, thrusting a strong thigh between mine. I felt him then, long and thick against my lower stomach.


    I shuddered as a rush of damp heat flooded me. My eyes were open, but I saw nothing as his mouth tugged on my throat. My blood was on fire, my head falling back against the wall, cushioned by his hand. I moaned, and he sucked harder. I felt the pulls of his mouth all the way to my core. My body reacted out of instinct. Instead of trying to get away from him, I slid my hand up to the soft strands of his hair and tugged him closer, holding his eager mouth to my throat, wanting to be¡­devoured by the intensity brewing in my body. Wanting to be devoured by him. I moved without thought, rocking against the hard length of his thigh. The tension deep inside me erupted without warning, the pleasureshing out in sweeping waves. I trembled and shook as I rode the powerful release.


    I panted, gasping for breath and shuddering. As soon as the ripples abated, the pulsing tension built once more at my throat and under his lips as he continued feeding. It traveled through my body in a series of sharp tingles. My heart raced as the acute tension built again at my core.


    He made another sound against my throat, a deep, rumbling growl that should¡¯ve concerned me, but I was far past the point of being cautious. I pulled on his hair. His fingers dug into the thin material of my clothing.


    The sound of tearing cloth scorched my ears, sending another bolt of arousal through me. He tore my my shirt only using his hands, freeing my breasts and my upper stomach.


    A ragged cry parted my lips as the tips of my breasts brushed against the coldness of his blood-slickened chest.


    Damon lifted his head away from my throat, and suddenly I was staring up into his blue magnificent eyes.


    ¡°You tastes so sweet, so addicting Kinzhe,¡±


    My gaze moved lower to his blood-streaked chest and flesh that had already begun to heal and seal itself closed. And lower still, to those once-jagged wounds that were now pink welts across his tightly coiled stomach muscles.Original from N?velDrama.Org.


    What my blood did for him was nothing short of miraculous.


    I looked even lower and felt a little weak. But I didn¡¯t think it had anything to do with him feeding. The throbbing length of his cock was visible through the ps of his breeches and the head jutted up toward his navel. The tip beaded pearly liquid as it twitched.


    Damon looked at me, his swirling gaze so intense that it was like a physical caress against my breasts and belly. I looked down at the shimmering bluish-red blood smeared above my navel and across my breasts and nipples.


    His hand slid from my hair, dragging the curls forward over my shoulder. Strands fell across a breast as his fingers curved around the heavy weight. A breathy moan left me, and those eyes flew to mine.


    It took me a moment to remember how to speak. ¡°Did you take enough?¡±


    ¡°More than enough,¡± he answered, his voice thick with smoke and need and¡­hunger. He drew a thumb over the hardened nub of flesh and then stepped back from me. I felt the loss of his heat immediately as he stared at my partially exposed body, the hollows of his cheeks unforgivable.


    He grinned, ¡°More than enough to give you a mark.¡±


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