"Why here?" I asked as my eyes took in the sight of the magnificent Temple of the Moon Goddess after Thaddeus helped me mount down from the carriage.Just as he wanted, we disembarked this dawn to go to the Temple of the Moon Goddess. However, I did not expect that we would be here in this place. I thought that we would be going straight to the royal palace."Why not here?" he asked sheepishly.My lips almost shaped into a wry one, but I got distracted from the stimulating sensations crawling through my skin, still, my hand was contacting on his. Thaddeus noticed it or must have felt it for certain before I decided to simply remove my hand from him, pretending that his touch was not awakening the wolf inside me.Clearing my throat, feeling like there was a huge chunk stuck in my throat, I eyed the temple again, which was located on the north side of the main capital city of the Sowinski Kingdom.Legend has it that Mother personally constructed this temple, providing a sacred space for
The abandoned building became my new study hall with the approval of Headmaster Matteo. Thaddeus was the one who processed it but did not tell Severin since he knew that his son wouldn't accept that I was being treated differently.I decided to visit only after the classes had concluded, as Thaddeus was going to instruct me on the responsibilities of an Alpha and provide guidance to enhance my leadership skills."How can you execute it?"Midway through reading the third volume of the royal ordinance, my gaze lifted, and I blinked in surprise as he posed an unexpected question. I had been engrossed in my task, knowing that I needed to memorize all the laws and recite the entire volume by the end of the week."What do you mean?" After reading the book for over three hours without a break, my neck felt stiff and strained, prompting me to gently massage it for relief. I held my breath as Thaddeus leaned against the desk, emanating an aura of grandeur and authority. This made me feel tickl
As my legs grew weak, Thaddeus swiftly closed the distance between us, his strong arms encircling my trembling form. I found solace and security in his embrace, clinging to him as he effortlessly scooped me up and carried me towards the nearby couch. Gently, he laid me down, ensuring my comfort and safety in his arms. The touch of his firm yet tender grip sent a rush of mixed emotions coursing through me, leaving me both vulnerable and reassured."Thaddeus..." I clutched my chest as this unbearable heat made me want to carve my skin to relieve myself. My skin had become so itchy that it was hard for me to feel the surroundings around me."I'm here, Kasumi." Feeling his hand enveloping mine only intensified the conflicting emotions within me. My instinct urged me to pull away, to break free from his touch, but an undeniable force compelled me to hold on. It was as if my inner wolf recognized a deeper connection, an undeniable attraction I couldn't deny. The arousal that pulsed through
"Why did you summon us here? Are we going to spar with you, Father?" he impatiently asked before his arrow-like gaze almost penetrated my direction while he nestled his wooden sword on his shoulder."What's the rush, Severin? It's not like we have any academic commitments at the moment, considering it's our academic break," I said sarcastically, oscillating my wooden sword from left to right after stretching out when we arrived here in the training ground of the pack.Before Severin could even bark, Thaddeus halted us using his commanding tone. "Today's agenda is you will spar with each other," he stated firmly. "If either of you does anything to displease me, remember that I won't take the punishment lightly." His words hung in the air, carrying a sense of warning and consequence.That sent shivers down my spine, leaving me unable to offer any retort. I instinctively checked my wrist and sighed in relief upon finding my bracelet securely in place. He returned it back after that day
"Thaddeus... What if someone comes in?" I asked while moaning, accepting my defeat with his bet as soon as the contact of his tongue to my hardened n i p p l e. My fingers delicately entwined in his hair as I maintained my position, straddling him while Thaddeus observed from his chair.Thaddeus left his attention from my n i p p l e as he went up to my cleavage, neck, and earlobe before nibbling it, making me shiver under his touch. "No one's going to come here without my approval, sunshine." His husky tone could wet my core in a blink of an eye."Are you certain, Thaddeus..?" My hips were riding his bulging crotch, obscured by the fabric of his trousers. I just had this urge to feel how hard he was for me, knowing that I also affected him."Yes, sunshine..." That endearment could make me stir in delight. But a gasp escaped from my lips when Thaddeus pulled back my hair, and it stimulated my arousal for him. "Let's set some boundaries, sunshine. I do not wish you to be called me by m
I complied, rising to my feet, my body trembling with anticipation. His next words, laced with dominance and desire, caused a flush to spread across my cheeks. "Bend over," he commanded, his voice carrying a mixture of authority and anticipation. I swallowed hard, my heart pounding in my chest, as I slowly obeyed, offering myself in a vulnerable display of submission, holding to the edge of his desk.With my back and butt exposed before him, Thaddeus reached out for his quill pen and turned himself to the front desk."Eyes on the floor, sunshine." I did as he told, meeting his solemnity. "I did not tell you to look at me, did I?"A nervous gulp escaped my throat as I watched him unbuckle his belt, my mind anticipating the stinging impact it would soon have on my behind, reminiscent of what he had done before. He moved to my side, and I felt a sudden obscuring of my vision as he placed my own handkerchief over my eyes."My lord..." Damn it... I felt so lost every time he had to do this
Hang on a moment... Did my wolf whisper that? Did I hear it, right? Was she kidding me?! This man right here... was my— "Father! Uncle Theodore is here!" Startled by Severin's booming voice, I involuntarily flinched and took a step back, only to collide with Thaddeus' sturdy front. His hand came to rest on my back, providing support. Reluctantly, I turned my gaze back to the person who seemed as still as a statue, his eyes fixed on me. Feeling a rush of unease, I quickly averted my eyes and reached for my bracelet, desperately trying to calm my restless wolf, who persistently whispered the word "mate," as if referring to the man standing before me. This man... Theodore de Rosa. He was Thaddeus' twin brother and Severin's uncle. That was impossible, right? My wolf was certainly kidding me, right? "Brother." A tremor coursed through my entire body, goosebumps prickling my skin, as I was enveloped by the resonance of that deep voice, reminiscent of Thaddeus. It possessed a comman
I growled when it was him. How couldn't I know that he was there? Was he excellent at the art of stealth that I failed to notice it?Was it because he was from the military?!Theodore's straight-laced face shimmered with amusement. "Took you so long to notice me," he said nonchalantly as he jumped out of the tree branch where he was at.As soon as he took a stride in my direction, I became alert when his scrutinizing gaze was piercing on me. Not only that, my body was shuddering in delight as his eyes raked around my body before staying on my chest, making him smirk.I flinched and abruptly picked up my clothes. "Stay away..." I warned, obscuring all of my intimate areas.My wolf was rejoicing while I remained on high alert. This weird feeling again... The prickling in my skin... The alluring scent...Why did it have to be the same effect as when I knew Thaddeus was my mate? What was wrong with me? Or what was wrong with my wolf?I stood my ground when he was in front of me, towering