Chapter 5
MAXIMUS
* Your mate! Aiden’s Lun
Luna?” Aaron, my Beta snickered.
This is funny to you? “I scanned the page of the ancient book before me instead of glancing his way
*Am I not supposed to find this funny? Our nephew’s chosen mate is your Luna. “He chuckled again.
Shaking my head. I focused on the text I was trying to decipher. However, my mind kept drifting to that little—mate.
My lips still ringled with her caste and touch. Every cell in my body, and my wolf wanted me to rush back so she could pick up where she left me wanting more of her
How audacious!
No one ever dared to stand before me, yet she climbed my lap and proceeded to kiss me as if she was staking her claim. That’s not right. I should find this infuriating and punish her.
But the thought of punishment didn’t include dungeons or whips, With her in mind, my thoughts of punishment drifted to a bedroom, to a red ass, and my striking palm.
I caught myself and shook off those indecent thoughts.
Doy
o you believe what Aiden said to you? Do you think she slipped and fell down the stairs Aaron sniffled and sat straight when he realized I was not in a good mood.
“ If he is abusing his Luna, I will snap
spine.” “I hissed, and my
and and my wolfp
purred in delight
I should have done this the moment my eyes fell on her soft body lying in the pool of her blood.
If I think about it— Aaron trailed off
Say it.
Well, you need a child, Alpha.” He sighed. “if Aiden is not treating Zia right, you should get her to reject him. You can have a child with her and get the elders off your back.
You want me to use her! “1cocked a brow and shot him a glare. The idea of using that fierce little one made my blood boll
She will be better off with you. You will never hurt her, Max. “Aaron’s voice softened.
“I will never hurt her?“1 smiled sarcastically,” are you fo
forgetting about my curset
He sighed and shifted his gaze towards the wall. He had no answer.
1 rolled my eyes and started studying the ancient text again. Years after years of scanning books and information, yet I didn’t find a cure to my
Curse…
It was like the Moon Goddess wanted me to suffer alone for an eternity. It must be the punishment for the crimes of my ancestors.
Something twisted inside my cold heart when I thought about Zia’s smiling face and the excited offer. She wanted to reject Aiden for me without caring about the consequences. She must have thought she could rely on me, but she was- -wrong,
Tell her about your curse, and what you need from her. She will understand,
“When Aaron spoke after a while, his voice was still soft
-No girl deserves a man like me. That’s why she will be happier with Aiden. He can give her everything I can’t. “I murmured, feeling anger and pain rising in my heart.
Aaron slumped into his chair and glared at me. “Maybe this information will change your mind.
– What information “My ears perked.
Aaron smilled lazily. Alden has a mistress. He brought her with him for the Council meeting instead of Zia. I heard—she is his fated mate and he plans on making her his Luna soon. Where do you think Zia will end up then?”
A low growl rumbled in my chest. Does he not remember he is ruling Zia’s pack too!
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“Apparently not. He snatched everything from her and now doesn’t care what happens. “Aaron shrugged nonchalantly.
I slammed the book on the desk. It rattled beneath my grip as I rose and leaned in.
“Call that bastard here right now. I need to have a word with him. “While I am at it. I might just break his neck and hide his body in a ditch.
“Why not!” Aaron chuckled and rose from his spot.
My nose flared. That idiot was trying to take over another park illegally, without asking for my permission or Zia’s permission.
As if she heard me thinking about her, the scent of jasmine filled my office. My mouth watered and my muscles tightened just at the idea of having her close to me again.
I could have treated her like a Queen, given her everything she desired in this world if only I was not cursed.
The door to my office opened, and her head poked inside. Our eyes met, and she smiled so brightly that my heart started beating faster.
“Knock. “I frowned, masking my reaction to her presence.
Her nose scrunched at the coldness in my voice. She closed the door, knocked–more like pounded at it and then opened it again.
Happy, mater “She smiled again.
My lips twitched, but I kept my responses under control. My wolf was howling inside my head, desperate to claw out, slam her against the desk, and luve his way with her.
But she didn’t deserve that animosity,
What do you want! “I blinked, waiting for her to come closer to me
She took the cue, closed the door again, and walked towards my desk. My eyes roamed the white dress she was wearing, lingering a little longer on lier pale legs and then her lips.
My ears heated when I found myself staring at that luscious mouth.
“A deal. “Zia halted on the other side of my desk.
1 had this undeniable urge to flip the desk and pull her in my arms but I straightened up to stare into her eyes. “what dealt
“I heard something interesting.” She clapped her hands excitedly, making me suspicious of her intentions.
“Do you not-
I heard the Elders are bothering you for a child.” Her eyes sparkled like that of an angel but when her words registered, my eyes narrowed. “This is the moment where you take the hint and disappear. “I rasped.
But I like you too much to do that. Since I have seen you, I can not think about anyone but you so I am going to
I was onto her before I could stop myself. My hand wrapped around her neck, my grip gentle and I found my face nearing her lips again. “Don’t mess with me, Little one. “I whispered, my gaze drawn towards the lick of her pink tongue.
My muscles strained under my shirt.
– 1 can give you a child, Alpha King. A child birthed by your mate will be powerful and healthy,” She breathed, shuddering under my hold My head was growing foggy as 1 felt her pulse under my grip. Her heart was hammering inside her chest.
*In return, make me your mate, and get me my pack back from Aiden. “Her hands reached for my
slim.
I released her and stepped back. Sounds like a loss to me. You want me to mate with my nephew’s Laina, upset my family, and fight for you in exchange for what? A child?“The idea was too fucking tempting. I could imagine her under me, in my bed, but I had to push that image away.
She stepped closer and gripped my collar, making my lips twitch again. The audacity of this little girl amused me to no end.
“I am offering you my loyalty, my devotion, a child and myself. It’s not a loss for you, Maximus. We can even sign a contract if you want. Get everything in the writing so if I don’t give you a child in say, I year, you can get rid of me.” She whispered seductively.
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ve me a demo of your offer first
A contract huh?” I gripped her waist and rugged her to my chest. “Why don’t you give me a
She shocked me with her next move
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