MasukAfter their whole playing in the bathroom, they finally came out and dressed in comfortable, loose clothing. Kael had tied his hair back, though a few stray strands still framed his face, giving him a softer and more relaxed look. They walked down the stairs, their fingers entwined, swinging their hands back and forth as they headed toward the dining room while whispering to each other and laughing softly. As they stepped into the dining room, they were greeted by two very familiar faces. Harlan and Thalira were already there, waiting for them. "Morning, lovebirds," Thalira smiled, her eyes scanning them from head to toe. But as quickly as the smile appeared, she wrinkled her nose and rolled her eyes, waving a hand in front of her face. "Oh goddess, you both reek of sex and each other. It's practically radiating off you in like... waves. Did you two forget that other people are in this house, or did you just decide to turn the bedroom into a scent-marking zone?"Kael stopped in his
The air was still heavy with the scent of their union—a thick, musky aroma of sex, love making, sweat, and the lingering traces of Morvienne's intoxicating pheromones as morning light filtered softly through the curtains. The room was a disaster; their mating ceremony clothes, their shoes, jewelry, everything was everywhere. The bedsheets were twisted and damp, evidence of the feral intensity of the night before. They were both tangled together in the center of the bed, completely naked. Morvienne was draped over Kael, her head resting on his chest, and her leg hooked over his hip. Kael's hair was now a wild mess. The strands were splayed across the white pillow, some sticking to his forehead and neck with dried sweat. He looked undone, his usually composed Alpha presence replaced by a look of absolute, peaceful exhaustion.Morvienne stirred first. She blinked her eyes open, feeling the steady, slow thrum of his heart beneath her cheek. A small, satisfied smile spread across her lips
Morvienne lay limp beneath him, her breathing erratic and her body still twitching from the aftershocks of her orgasm. Kael still remained draped over her, his cock still buried deep and pulsing inside her. He thought they were drifting into a peaceful sleep, but beneath him, Morvienne's expression shifted, and a small, predatory smirk played on her lips. Unknown to Kael, her Surge had started. The desire for more and the desire to take what she wanted. In one swift motion, he found himself flat on his back, the air leaving his lungs in a startled huff. Before he could even process the change, Morvienne was straddling him, her thighs gripping his hips, and her naked body poised above him like a goddess of desire. Kael looked up at her, and his breath hitched. The scent hitting him now was overwhelming. It was the scent of a female in full, dominant heat, and it slammed into his senses like a physical blow. His eyes widened, his pupils dilating as he gazed at her. To him, she look
Kael didn't even have time to fully open the door to his room before he pushed Morvienne inside. Her back hit the heavy wood of the door with a soft, echoing thud as he pressed the full weight of his body against hers, his lips crashing onto hers in a desperate and hungry kiss, completely unrestrained. Morvienne groaned into his mouth, her arms winding tightly around his neck, fingers digging into the hair at the nape of his neck to pull him as close as physically possible. The energy between them had been building for a long while, and now that they were finally alone, they couldn't hold back anymore. Every single restraint snapped. They weren't sure if their rut or surge had officially begun, but the pull of the mating bond was screaming in their blood. They needed each other, and they needed it with a ferocity that left them both breathless.As they stumbled blindly further into the room, Morvienne never broke the kiss. She managed to reach behind her, her fingers blindly searchin
Kael and Morvienne turned back to the stone altar, the full moon now hanging directly overhead, casting a brilliant silver glow over everything. The Elder stepped forward again, his voice solemn and deep. He called upon the Moon Goddess and the ancestors to witness the union, speaking of sacred bonds of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. He spoke of the joining of two souls, not just as mates, but as leaders of the pack. Afterward, he produced a ceremonial knife with a blade of polished obsidian. He took Kael's hand first, making a small, clean cut across his palm. Then, he did the same for Morvienne. "Join your hands," the Elder commanded. Kael and Morvienne pressed their palms together, skin to skin. Their blood mingled, warm and thick, before dripping down and soaking into the ancient stone of the altar. The moment the blood touched the stone, something happened that had never occurred in the history of the pack. The ancient markings carved into the altar began to glow with a fierc
"And where are the mates? The main people? The couple? The ceremony will be starting soon, where are they?" Thalira asked, her voice echoing as she paced through the mansion, looking around every corner. Just as she was passing through the main hallway, Harlan walked through the front door. He stopped beside her, glancing around the empty space. "I haven't seen them. I don't think they are even in the pack," he told her. Thalira stopped walking and leaned in, her voice dropping to a whisper. "Did they run away?"She paused, a thoughtful look crossing her face. "You know, thinking about it, a lot has happened. I left like... when? And suddenly... Morvienne is a Seran? I can't even wrap my head around the things they told me, and now there is a mating ceremony? Don't they need like days or weeks or maybe a year for like you know... quarrel or something," she said, breaking into a laugh. "Those crazy people. I love it for them though."Harlan smiled and let out a long exhale. "They jus
The space between them felt smaller than it was, the air thick and heavy as Morvienne's breath caught slightly while she looked at him. Her heartbeat sped up, and there was something in his eyes, something that made her feel seen, and he felt it as well. The way she was looking at him made his hea
The morning came quietly. The sky was still pale. The air was cool... fresh, and the world felt peaceful in a way it never did later in the day. Morvienne had decided to run this morning. She needed the movement. She needed the air. And she needed something to clear her head. She wore a black wor
The next day arrived faster than Kael expected. The night felt short too, each moment still relieving itself in his mind. Now, he found himself seated at the dining table, ready to have breakfast. Lina moved softly around the room, placing dishes in front of him and setting the cutlery neatly, all
Sevrin stood frozen for some minutes, eyes wide, and shock plastered across his face. His hands rose slowly to his neck, trembling, as he realized he was so close to death. Blood gushed out in thick, dark streams, soaking his clothes and dripping down his chest. He tried to speak, his mouth openin







