LOGINRio’s POV For what felt like the hundredth time, I paced across the small holding room.The room wasn't technically a prison cell. There were no bars, no chains, no iron restraints, but the locked door might as well have been all three.I couldn't leave. That was all that mattered.My frustration grew with every passing second."Damn it."I raked a hand through my hair. Everything had gone wrong.The plan had been simple. Find Liora, get her away from the guards, get her back to the estate, avoid unnecessary attention, and most importantly, make sure Amarok never found out.Simple, or at least it should have been. Instead, Liora had decided to make everything ten times harder.I groaned."Stubborn woman."I resumed pacing. The memory of our argument replayed in my mind.I couldn't understand it. I had literally risked my neck for her and I got resistance in return."Unbelievable."I kicked lightly at the leg of the chair as I passed and it wobbled.I immediately regretted it. Now th
Elena's POV I had never appreciated peace more than I did that afternoon.The spa pavilion sat on the eastern side of the estate, hidden behind flowering hedges and tall trees that shielded it from the rest of the grounds. Warm sunlight filtered through sheer curtains, painting golden patterns across the polished floors.A gentle breeze carried the scent of lavender and jasmine through the air and soft music played somewhere in the background.For once, I felt relaxed. I felt like I could breathe.I reclined comfortably on a cushioned lounge while several maids attended to me. One was massaging fragrant oils into my shoulders while another worked on my hands.A third stood nearby with a tray of refreshments and I took a sip of chilled fruit juice and sighed happily."This is wonderful."The maids smiled politely then I stretched lazily."You know what makes it even better?"No one answered but I smirked."Liora isn't here" I said.The maids exchanged uncomfortable glances and I notic
Amarok's POV The three guards knelt on the cold floor of my study..The atmosphere in the room was suffocating and no one dared speak. The only sounds came from the crackling fireplace and the occasional groan from the guard Rio had beaten nearly to death. I sat behind my desk, staring at them. My patience was completely gone. The events of the day had created chaos throughout the safe house, and now I intended to discover exactly why. To my right stood Cassian. His arms were crossed over his chest while his expression remained as unimpressed as ever. He looked annoyed, but then again, Cassian always looked annoyed, especially when Liora was involved. "Let's start with something simple," I said calmly. The three guards immediately lowered their heads as I leaned back in my chair. "Why did you take Liora hostage?" I asked. One of the guards swallowed while another visibly trembled. The third, the one Rio had nearly crippled, could barely lift his head. His face was s
Liora's POVI was exhausted.By the time Fay and I arrived at the room given to us, I felt like I could barely keep my eyes open.The room was surprisingly comfortable. The windows were reinforced and guards patrolled just outside.A large bed occupied one side, a fireplace crackled softly near the corner and warm light filled the space.Under normal circumstances, I might have found it cozy, but tonight, I just felt very tired."I think I could sleep for a week," Fay muttered.I laughed weakly."Only a week?" I asked jokingly. The door opened before either of us could sit down. I looked up and immediately groaned.Sabrina leaned casually against the doorway. Her eyes swept over me then she laughed."Oh, look. You've done it again" she said.I narrowed my eyes."What?"She folded her arms then grinned."Managed to attract chaos" she replied. I frowned. Sabrina laughed again then pointed at me."I swear, everywhere you go something explodes" she said.Sabrina raised an eyebrow then
Alpha Kael's POV The knock never came.One second, I was alone in my room, finding myself enjoying the rare sensation of my hand stroking my cock until pre-cum fell, my fingers pinching my nipples. The next, the door swung open without warning.My head snapped toward the entrance and the fury that surged through me was immediate when I saw Tristan.He froze in the doorway and his eyes widened, then, unfortunately for him, his gaze dropped for half a second to my still hard erect dick before shooting back to my face.His expression instantly became one of pure regret."Oh, shit."I slowly stood from the wall. The murderous look I gave him should have been enough to make him run."Alpha..." Tristan started nervously."What?" I snapped."I can explain.""You'd better" i replied. His throat bobbed."I knocked.""No, you didn't" I countered. My jaw clenched.Of all the moments to interrupt me, he had somehow chosen the worst possible one. I had been seconds away from finally relaxing af
Rio's POVDamn it.Of all the outcomes I had imagined, this was the one I wanted the least.Amarok was standing right in front of me and judging by the look on his face, he had already figured out exactly what I had been trying to do.I tightened my grip on Liora's wrist as my jaw clenched.I had been so close.If I had arrived a few minutes earlier, If those guards hadn't blocked the hall, If Amarok had been occupied elsewhere, maybe I could have gotten Liora out before anyone noticed.But now the entire corridor was filled with guards and there was no way through.Across from me, Amarok's gaze moved from me to Liora. Immediately, his expression softened.The change was subtle. Most people probably wouldn't have noticed it but I did and it irritated me."Liora" he called, his voice calm, almost reassuring.Liora looked exhausted, her clothes were slightly disheveled from the struggle, her face looked pale but the moment she saw Fay, some of the tension left her shoulders.Fay rushed
Fay’s POVTristan stood near the door with that awful smile on his face, holding the breakfast tray casually in one hand like he hadn’t just caught me violating Alpha Kael’s direct orders.Liora immediately moved slightly in front of me protectively which was ridiculous because she was the one cons
Elena’s POV I tilted my chin slightly as my fingers brushed slowly over the necklace resting against my collarbone, the diamonds glittering softly beneath the warm candlelight filling my chambers. The silk robe draped around my body hugged every curve elegantly, the deep slit exposing one smooth
Rio's POV The room smelled of sweat, heat, and sex.Heavy breaths filled the air, tangled together with the soft creaking of the mattress beneath us. Moonlight spilled through the tall windows, silver against Tristan’s skin as he lay beneath me, his chest rising and falling hard.My mouth dragged
Liora’s POVFear was the first thing I felt when I looked at him standing between my legs, not because I didn’t want him, but because I remembered exactly how it had felt the last time his thick cock had been inside me.The unbearable stretch, the sharp pressure, the feeling of my hole being forced







