LOGIN"No, I am feeling much better now," I assured her, resting my head against the wall. "Still not brave enough to try solid food, but maybe later tonight. I thought it was that stomach virus the scribes had, but it just hit me out of nowhere this morning. Then the second I smelled the air freshener in the wing, my stomach completely flipped."Kaia went dead silent on the other end of the mirror. A strange, knowing pause stretched between us before she spoke. "If I did not know for a fact that you were a pristine virgin who has never let a male touch her, I would swear on the Moon Goddess you are pregnant."My entire body went rigid. The blood drained from my face so fast my vision went blurry."Why... why on earth would you say something ridiculous like that?" I choked out, clutching the edge of the mirror until my knuckles turned white. "What do you even know about pregnancy?""Do you remember Seraphine Holloway from the academy?" Kaia asked, totally oblivious to the absolute terror ex
Lyra Ashbourne POVThe past three weeks had been an absolute nightmare, and the only thing keeping my mind off the pure agony in my chest was the Crimson Covenant Gala, which was finally less than twenty-four hours away.Kaia and I had spent an entire Saturday dragging ourselves through every high-end boutique in Black Hollow City to find formal gowns, and even though I begged her not to let him, Lucien bought my dress. Trying to explain to my best friend why I refused to accept a dress from her father without exposing our dirty secret was nearly impossible, and my pathetic excuse about him just being my boss did not hold up."He is the High Lord of House Draven," Kaia had scoffed, holding up a sparkling silk dress. "He is giving his private Epsilon scribe a bonus. It is no big deal, Lyra."That was Kaia's logical thinking, but inside my chest, my wolf was screaming at the top of her lungs.The gown now hung on the back of my closet door in the Ashbourne Pack Lodge, and I could not st
Lucien Draven POVThe past week had been completely dead inside the Scarlet Council Wing, with Lyra Ashbourne acting icy and distant. I knew it was for the best, but my vampire beast craved her scent until my chest physically ached. Selah Whitlock and I had cooled down before things even started, mostly because she still did not buy my pathetic excuse about Lyra being just a family friend.I showed up to the Crimson Throne Chamber late, which was becoming a habit, but so was walking out before the sun set. My dark eyes narrowed the second I walked into the council wing—Cassian Valecrest was standing right behind Lyra’s desk, and the two of them were laughing together like lovers, arms wrapped around each other in a warm hug.Cold rage flooded my veins, making my teeth ache to extend my fangs. When Lyra looked up and caught me staring, her bright smile instantly vanished, replaced by pure contempt."I am sorry to interrupt," I said, my voice dripping with forced formality as I tried to
With a shaky breath, I thrust two fingers back inside my wet hole, curling them upward to hit the soft, spongy wall of my g-spot. I pumped my hand fast and hard, my hips bucking off the fur cushions until a fierce, shattering orgasm ripped through my lower belly, forcing me to bite my forearm to stifle a scream.I could not stop there. My body was starving for his raw heat. I kept stroking, flicking my sensitive clit with my thumb while pretending it was Lucien's rough, dark hands pinning my wrists above my head. I came a second time, my whole body shaking as my core drenched my thighs.Desperate to cool my burning skin, I pulled on my tiny scarlet string bikini, hoping the bold red silk would make Lucien's dark eyes turn black with instinct if he caught me. I walked out into the cool night air and slid into the thermal pool, letting the enchanted waters submerge my pale hair. I floated on my back for nearly an hour, watching the dark sky until the sudden sound of a heavy carriage doo
Lyra Ashbourne POVI felt completely sick over the whole Cassian Valecrest situation, knowing Lucien Draven was only lashing out because his vampire beast was furious. If the vampire lord truly wanted nothing to do with me, why would he promise that Selah Whitlock was just a coworker, and why did he keep giving in to our filthy heat? He would not. Lucien never touched what he did not crave, a brutal fact I had learned about the Lord of the Draven Vampire House long ago. That precise ruthlessness was what made every time he claimed me against his mahogany desk feel so addicting.He had telepathically linked me earlier in the day, apologizing for his savage rough handling—a rare moment of vulnerability from a High Lord that had made my wolf whimper in gratitude. He mentioned he had to fly to the Black Hollow City council chambers on pack business, but promised he would link me the moment his carriage returned to the keep. I made him swear on his vampire blood oath, and he insisted it mi
Lucien Draven POVI pushed Lyra Ashbourne back down onto her knees, and her blue eyes flared with spite as she took my thick cock into her mouth. Her wet lips kissed the broad head of my shaft, her tongue snaking out to lick my slit before she swallowed me deep. I rolled my head back against the leather of my throne, my fangs extending as a low growl tore through my throat. She had a mouth made for sin, and it looked incredible stretched wide around my length.I rocked my hips into her mouth while she strained against the silk bindings tying her wrists behind her back. "Just the mouth this time, wolf. No hands allowed."Lyra leaned into me, bobbing her head and working my shaft fast until she pulled back, rubbing her cheek against my pulsing tip. Then she took me deep again, shoving her face down until the rim of my head popped past her throat with a thick, wet gag.I clamped my dark hand in her blonde hair, pinning her head tight against my thighs as I eased even deeper into her thro
I opened my eyes and saw Kairo watching me. He was sitting at my small desk, his huge body looking way too big for the wooden chair. He had his pants on, but his bare chest was on full display. I could not believe last night. I had liked him since my first year at Moonridge Academy, and I never tho
"This is Omari's sister," Kairo introduced his date. Short and to the point. He never wasted energy on excess words, did he."Oh my gosh," the woman's squeal startled me. "Callum Hayes! I am such a fan." Her voice was high-pitched, and she beamed like a hundred-watt light bulb. She turned her gaze
"You look beautiful, Nia," Callum said.His eyes burned as his hands wrapped around my waist. I wore a sleeveless, V-neck red dress that fell down my body, softly hugging my curves. It revealed more skin than I was used to, but it fit this type of elite gathering hall. My hair was up in a fashionab
"Get off the bed, Nia," Kairo growled.He pulled up his dark pants and zipped them fast, but then he froze. I looked down to see what made him stop. There was bright red blood on his skin.I bit my lip hard, my face burning super hot with embarrassment. I looked up at his face. His eyes were wide,







