I exited the shower naked. "Aliana," Ania said, and I looked at her. I greeted them, and they pointed at the tray of food. I wasn't hungry, really, but I nodded with gratitude. "What is that smell?" Lisa said, giggling, and I knew it was a private joke between them. I did not bother to ask. It w
Nikolas POV The heated moment I had with Aliana got to my head. Bane wanted her badly, and I did not know how long I would deny him. I feared she might become an addiction once I started because my wolf never craved someone so much. Teasing her like I did calmed him down a little. I did not want
I was carrying Aliana's scent because of our encounter this morning, and I hoped Gabriel would recognise the scent. It wasn't a plan I devised, but since it had happened, I might as well use it to my advantage. I had touched her because I wanted her; I wanted to know what she would feel like, and
"I hope you know what you are doing, Niko," he said and sighed. "I know you want to exert revenge for your family and please your mother. I know what Gabriel and his people did was fucked up, and they are paying for it now. But do not lose your soul completely. We might act cruel and hard to these
Aliana POV I woke up with a terrible headache. The window was dark, and I knew it was nighttime. The memory of what happened came to me, and I was afraid. I wondered what must have made Nikolas rush into his mother's room like he did. I had told him I would have to force-feed her unless she was se
"I am happy she is looking healthier now," I said, and he nodded and looked at me. "You know this won't get you or your people freedom, right?" he said, and I nodded. "Forest is our home and the only place we can still live. We have all resigned ourselves to our fate. I didn't do this with the hop
Thank you so much, princess, and please be mindful of what you mind link others. With all the love in my heart, your father," It read, and I held the letter to my chest and wept. I had mixed emotions. I felt pain learning all they had been enduring for a month and the relief that Nikolas was hono
Nikolas POV Alianas' reasons touched my soul, and I could not express myself without compromise. What she achieved was unbelievable, and she made me realise how negligent my kind has been where my mother was concerned. I could sit beside my mother and feed her for the first time in years. She loo