Nora's POVA minute later, Chester led me into his room. He laid me down on his bed, the white down comforter absorbing my body. Leaning up and resting on my elbows, I watched as he pulled his shirt over his head. His broad shoulders and that perfectly crafted chest came into view. My eyes lingered on the sprinkling of dark hair on his chest, knowing how good it would feel against my own breasts.I realized my satisfaction wouldn’t be complete until I had him inside him. Until he was on top of me, that hard body resting above mine.He pulled off his boots and I saw that I was still putting on my own shoes. I shifted to remove them.He knelt on the bed before me, and before he could move farther, I leaned forward and grasped his hard length in my hand. My gaze lifted to his, searching for his reaction, and finding the heat I sought.I yearned to explore the effect I might have on him, but his hand came down over mine. “As much as I like you touching me, Peach, I need to be inside you r

Nora's POVThe pain swam through my body like a relentless wave, leaving no part untouched. It was as if a thousand icy fingers of agony wrapped around my every nerve and muscle, and I felt their bitter grip tighten with each passing moment.My lower abdomen ached with a dull, persistent throb that refused to be ignored. It was a heavy, gnawing pain that sent discomfort radiating through my core. With each pulsation, it seemed to drag me further into its wicked embrace, making me feel weighed down and helpless.I hated feeling like this: weak, useless and disconnected from my world. I hated the feeling of helplessness more than ever, because this was the very same way I had felt in that slave establishment.The same way I had felt with dozens of gazes on my naked body. The same way I'd felt when I had been peddled as a mere slave to the highest bidder.The same way I had felt when Chester had bought me and taken me back home.As though I didn't have any control over my life.But the

Chester's POVI returned to the room where Nora lay, still sleeping. As I gazed upon her peaceful face, my heart swelled with joy and relief. Her earlier collapse had filled me with a kind of fear that I couldn't describe. The kind of fear that numbed my senses and stole my sense of being.But now, knowing that she was safe and resting peacefully, I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of happiness. She was safe and healthy at last, and that was all that mattered to me.I lay down beside her, holding her hand gently, not wanting to wake her. The feeling of her soft and warm skin beneath my touch was a reminder of the fact that she was still here, with me. My heart was almost bursting at the seams with the ye profound love that I had for her. The fact that she was here, safe and sound, was a gift beyond words.The sight of her chest rising and falling with each peaceful breath she took filled me with immense comfort. I watched over her, savoring this moment of tranquility, and

Jacob's POVWhen my personal adviser walked into the throne room, it was to find me in the lowest of spirits.I paced restlessly in the throne room, my agitation at its very peak. The atmosphere was heavy with the turmoil in my mind. My personal adviser, stopped and watched me with concern, his eyes filled with anxiety and concern for my well-being. He'd seen me like this on more than one occasion, but this time, he knew my anger and frustration were particularly intense."Alpha Jacob, you must calm yourself," my personal adviser urged, his voice gentle and persuasive. "Losing your composure will not serve you well."I stopped pacing and turned to face Hiram, my brows furrowed in frustration. "I cannot calm down, Hiram," I said through gritted teeth. "I just cannot. This is unacceptable!"I heard a sigh come from behind me as my adviser spoke up. "What happened this time, Alpha?"I swivelled to face him. "You saw the disrespect Chester showed me at the ball, did you not? It is absolut

Nora's POVI sprang to my feet. "What?!"The maids all backed up, fear evident in their eyes. "We're sorry, Luna..."My gaze moved from one maid to the other, seeking answers. "Why would Alpha Chester do that? Lily has been my personal maid for so long."The middle-aged maid, the one who had been speaking, looked down for a moment before answering. "Alpha Chester did not provide a specific reason for his decision, Luna. He merely requested that we take over your care."It felt as if the ground had shifted beneath my feet. I had grown accustomed to Lily's presence, to her support and her friendship. I had shared my deepest secrets with her, and she had been more than just a maid; she had become a friend.This sudden change left me feeling exposed and vulnerable. I had barely settled into my new role as Alpha Chester's Luna, and now the familiar presence of Lily was taken away.Confusion and concern welled up within me, but I tried to remain composed. "Very well," I replied to the maids