The Lycan King Series

Synopsis:

He was her saviour and she was his redemption.'

Avalyn has been a slave of her fathers' murderer for eight years before he sold her off in an auction.

Nikolai didn't plan on finding his mate, but now that he did, he was going to keep her, even if he had to be her mate, her master or her lover. He'll take her as she will have him.

Follow Nikolai and Avalyn on their journey from being the Alpha and Luna of The Rogue Pack to becoming the Lycan King and Queen.

Trigger warning: sexual acts of violence. The contents of this book are graphic.

Nikolai

Are you sure she is here? Alexander asked me as we stepped out of the car.

Yes. My men have found her. I replied. I wouldn't be wasting my time like this if I wasn't sure.

Alex was an old friend of mine. He was a part of my pack before he met his mate and joined the Wintercrown Pack. And now he needs to rescue his omega mate before she is auctioned off.

Apparently, there was an attack on his pack. The attackers were unknown but they stole a lot of money and kidnapped females. Their Alpha was killed because of which his twenty-year-old son had to stand up as the new Alpha. Too many lives were lost and the pack was still unstable to go get so many females back and potentially risk getting into a war.

So, Alex approached me. And here we were, in New York, halfway across the world from Jivan, the land I called home.

I want to kill them all. A growl left his throat.

You will not cause a fight. I spoke sharply. He isn't thinking straight. Having a mate does that to you. "We will get her and then get out. You pay for her right now, I'll have it wired back to you in a week or so. Remember-one mistake and she is gone forever."

He grunted.

The building was taller and grander than what I had expected it to be. It had Victorian architecture that looked like it was straight out of a fairy-tale. That's what they wanted the humans to believe though, that this was a safe haven and nothing could ever go wrong here.

It looked like a perfect place for a luxury stay but I knew what actually goes down here.

Auction of slaves.

Name. The guard at the door asked arrogantly.

Alpha Volkov. Mikhail answered. Recognition lit up the guard's eyes before I saw fear. His body stiffened before he quickly opened the door.

The bidding had already started when we entered so we took our seats. The humans on the stage were between the age group of sixteen to twenty-four, of varying sizes, colour and level of training. We could pick and choose which one we wanted according to our taste.

The rest of the ballroom was decorated in black and red colours. The lights were strategically placed so that no one could see someone's face until the person wanted to show his face. High rise chandeliers hung from the ceiling, more to give off a luxurious look than to give off light. The entire room had tables where people sat and in the front were sofas which would be used later on.

It definitely was impressive, if not for the reason it was decorated this way.

A snarl left Alex's mouth and I glared at him, silencing him. I have no doubt that he caught the sight of his mate-Belle, on the stage. But now wasn't a good time to lose control.

The emcee kept doing his thing, describing the slaves and bringing them forward. I ignored him.

My gaze swept over all the females and one dark haired beauty caught my eye. Her eyes were downcast, her back straight and body still with her hands behind her back. She was very well trained, no doubt. I had the sudden urge to have her look at me. She was undeniably beautiful, pure and innocent- she was someone who didn't belong here.

And for some reason, I wanted to take her away from his place and shield her from the ugliness.

Slave number fifteen. The emcee announced and a blonde crawled forward, her large tits and ass swaying as she did. "She is a pain slut and enjoys a good whipping." The blondie licked her lips as the emcee introduced her. "Starting hundred thousand."

Two hundred thousand. Someone called.

Two hundred and fifty thousand. Someone else called.

Two hundred and fifty thousand once, two hundred and fifty thousand twice, two hundred and fifty thrice, sold to Beta Cameron Jeff! The emcee announced.

Almost every single person here wants to buy slaves they can actually break. And if the slaves like to be punished hard, it's no fun. This is the only reason not many people bid for her. An average sale easily went up to three to four hundred thousand dollars.

Slave number sixteen. She is in dire need of regular punishment even though she is well trained. The emcee spoke and my dark-haired slave crawled forward, her heavy breasts swinging between her arms. "Let's start with two hundred thousand."

I could already smell the lust of many men.

Four hundred thousand. Someone bid.

Six hundred thousand. Someone else said. When I saw who it was, I knew I had to save her from his clutches.

He was Alpha Alphonso, and yes, Alphonso liked mangoes. What a shitty name. And a shittier person. He was the Alpha of Verdura Pack and was infamous for the way he treated the slaves. And he had influenced his entire pack to brutally abuse all their slaves for the smallest of the things.

Six hundred thousand once, six- the emcee was saying.

One million. I cut him off, shocking my own self. My urge to protect her was strong and my wolf wanted to snatch her away from this hell hole and I always listened to him. We were a team.

One million once, one million twice and sold to Alpha Volkov for one million dollars! The emcee said happily. It was without a doubt going to be the highest bid of the night.

But then again, this female was special. I just needed to find out why.

What are you doing? Alexander looked sceptical. I didn't reply. I wasn't answerable to him and it wasn't like I actually had one either.

I looked at Vladimir and he nodded at my silent command. He went to the back stage where they would be preparing her for me now. I trusted him with my life and I trusted him to look after her, from afar. The Masters didn't get their slaves right away, that happened during the after party.

The last female was Belle and Alexander bought her, as per my order.

He rushed backstage to get her. The after party had just begun and now it was time for us to get our slaves.

Go with him.' I mind-linked Mikhail.

Yes, Alpha.' He replied and followed him.

All the Masters who have purchased slaves are requested to come and take a seat at the front. The emcee said.

I stood up and walked past the numerous tables and the numerous assholes sitting on them and took a seat at the front on the sofa.

Before you all are handed your slaves, you are required to test them to see if they are up to your standards. He said and then his voice turned to that of a Master when he ordered, "slaves, suck your Master's cock."

While it was absolutely normal to test the slaves before you make your payment, I knew that I wasn't going to do that.

No, we will be leaving right now. Alex growled standing him, a leash that connected to Belle's collar was held tightly in his hand and the poor girl was trembling badly.

You can't leav- the announcer started.

He is with me. Let him go, I'll be staying. I cut him off.

He saw me and his eyes widened at my sight. He nodded quickly at Alex, who was already leaving with Belle.

The slaves then made their entry, crawling towards their masters. My eyes immediately fell on her. She was just wearing a thong.

My breath hitched in my throat. She was utterly beautiful, more so up close. Purity and innocence radiated off her, how she stayed that way in such a place, I had no clue. When I was handed her leash, I took it and held it tightly, she is mine now.

She came and kneeled between my legs, her soft hands coming to rest on my thighs and my cock twitched. Everything about her called out to me. She was like an angel, I wanted to free her yet bind her to me, let her have her innocence yet fuck her until she goes limp in my arms, I wanted her to love me, I wanted the angel to love the beast. So I was going to play this angel to the beast's tunes. Her fate was sealed the second I saw her. There was no freedom from me now. My wolf was happy too.

But what confused me was that she wasn't my mate, yet I felt that with her.

I took a hold of her wrist before she advanced further, I could control only for so long.

What's your name? I tried asking softly, yet it felt grating to my ears.

I have no name, Master called me pet. She said softly. She had the softest, most melodic voice I had ever heard.

What the fuck? Pet? Seriously?

What was your name before you were brought here? I said, barely controlling my anger. I didn't want to scare her. When she didn't reply, a growl tore through my mouth. She trembled at that. Fuck! I better control my temper.

Avalyn. She whispered so softly that I would have lost it, if it hadn't been for my wolf.

I trail my hand through her thick black hair, in an attempt to console her but she did not move an inch. I wanted a reaction out of her, wanting to know if I affected her in the same way she did to me.

I leaned ahead, past her lips to her ear and whispered, "Don't be scared of me, Avalyn." Goddess, my voice was thick. All because of this little kroshka in front of me.

My hand was cupping her other cheek. She shivered at that and I grinned. Finally some normal movement!

Look at me. I said softly. Her head was still bowed down and her eyes trained to the ground. I saw her lips part at my demand and the chest heaved. She needed a clear structure of authority, I could tell. It was something I just knew instinctively. She needed a command. So she would get one.

I said look at me. I demanded in a Master voice and her eyes snapped to mine.

I stopped breathing for a second, they were the most beautiful chocolate brown coloured eyes. I never wanted to look away from them, I wanted her attention, her eyes on me and only me!

I will take you away, you will be free, Ava. I said, my thumb caressing her cheek. She sighed and leaned into my palm like a kitten. She was fucking perfect.

I was going to be her saviour and she was going to be mine!

You will be free from this kind of life but never from me, you are mine!

I bent and captured her full lips, she hesitated before kissing back. I kept the kiss soft and gentle, not forcing her, yet showing her who was in power, who owned her, not only body but her heart, mind and soul.

Do you feel it too? I asked, tearing my mouth from hers. She had to feel the spark, the connection I felt with her.

She gave me a small, almost imperceptible nod.

It may not be mate pull but I didn't give a shit. It was something I was not willing to let go. This angel kneeling between my legs was perfect and she was mine now.

I want her back, Volkov. I heard someone snap, breaking our moment.

Who the fuck was ordering me? How fucking dare he call me by my name?

I shifted Ava to the side and stood up. Of course, it had to be Emilio González, the Alpha of the Montaña Pack.

She is mine. I growled out, making my blood hum louder.

You haven't bought her yet and she was mine from the start. He shouted but I heard the slight tremble in his voice. His blood wasn't as strong as mine. I was a full blooded Alpha and he was a Beta by blood.

I bought her. You shouldn't have sent her here if you didn't want to sell her. I growled out. I couldn't stand this fucking asshole. I knew he wanted her back just because I had bought her, it was always a competition with him.

Come here, pet! He ordered my Ava. How fucking dare he! She was trembling again, confused about what to do.

She is mine now, González. Tread carefully. I said, standing in front of her, covering her naked form and making sure she didn't follow the piece of shit's order over mine.

The emcee came rushing towards us, having bloodshed here would mean bad for the business. New York was a common ground for all the Packs but that did not mean I would let this go.

You had sold her to us, Alpha González. The emcee told him.

And I want her back! Emilio snapped at him.

I want her! He said furiously as his eyes shifted from the emcee to me. "You are not even an Alpha, Nikolai Volkov! You lead a pack of fucking rogues and claim yourself to be The Alpha of Rogues. You are nothing but the Alpha of Sheeps!" He hissed.

I am more of an Alpha than you can ever be González. Watch your words Beta, you might just start a war you may not be able to finish. I said slowly yet menacingly. I do not tolerate disrespect, nor do I suffer fools.

He gulped but didn't say anything. When he saw an audience forming, he smiled widely.

I'll let you have her if she comes to you. He suddenly grinned smugly. I knew this was one of his mind games, but he did not know I had felt more for Ava than just lust, it was a connection that bound us and from what I understood, she did too. It was time to teach this fucker a long overdue lesson.

I took her leash off.

You can't do that Alpha Volkov. It's not safe. The announcer said worriedly. I knew she wouldn't do anything, she was a trained one and I knew she wouldn't try anything. We had a connection, I just knew.

I took a few steps forward and turned towards them.

I'll punish you raw if you take a single step pet. González growled at her. Fucking weak bastard.

Come to me, Avalyn. I said.

Ava froze, her eyes still looking at the ground. 'You can do it, Ava!' I encouraged her mentally.

She slowly started crawling towards me, her body shaking.

Walk! I demanded. My voice sounded too harsh for my liking but I would never allow her to crawl in front of these filthy people. She was too precious for that.

She stood up on shaky legs and walked to me, I wanted to punch myself at my demand, her entire body was on display for everyone to see now! It was at least a little covered when she was crawling.

She was about to kneel at my feet but I stopped her. Her place wasn't below me, it was by my side now.

Just one more minute my little Ava.

I smirked at Emilio.

You Slut! he growled and was about to pounce at my angel when Andrei and Vladimir came to stand in front of us. They would take care of it. I took a hold of Ava's hand and left the place. As soon as we were out, I shrugged off my jacket and made her wear it.

We walked to my car, Mikhail, Alex and Belle already in their seats with her sleeping in Alex's lap.

Is she okay? I asked him. He nodded without a word.

We left the auction as soon as Vladimir and Andrei came back dealing with Gonzalez. They gave me a nod, indicating that he was dealt with. I nodded back.

We were staying at a hotel tonight and then finally leaving tomorrow morning to go back home, to Jiv, the supernatural island.

The drive to the hotel wasn't long and I was glad. Ava needed proper clothes.

She was uncomfortable during our short trip from the hotel lobby to my suite but I made sure to hold her hand all the while, silently letting her know that I was here for her.

The first thing I did when we reached our room was rip her collar.

You will never wear such things again. Let's take a shower now, go in the bathroom and wait for me. I told Ava. She ran to the washroom, rushing to please me.

I had to do something about this. I want her to be normal, have a normal life yet live with me, a werewolf and let him claim her, I want to free her and still want her to stay in my cage, I want to command her yet give her the freedom of choice. She belonged in heaven yet I wanted her to stay in hell with me. She was innocent and my wolf wanted to taint her forever, so that she wouldn't leave me. She was doomed to stay with me now, there was no escaping me.

Nikolai

Arrange for a dress by tomorrow morning and have the room service send in some food.' I mind linked Vladimir.

Yes, Alpha.' He replied.

I removed my shoes and entered the bathroom and saw Ava standing straight, her hands at her sides and her head bowed down. She stiffened further when she heard me come in.

She is scared of me. And the only way to get rid of your fears is to face them.

I took her hand in mine and walked her to the shower area and turned on the shower on the warmer side-enough that it wouldn't burn her fragile skin but would warm her up quickly.

Undress me. I told her softly. I wanted her to feel comfortable with me. Deep down, I know she is my mate. How? I don't know. But she just is.

Her hands trembled as she slowly undid my jacket buttons before pushing it off my shoulders. I helped her take it off my arms and threw it aside.

She took a shaky breath as she stepped forward and undid my tie, throwing it over my jacket.

Next, she started undoing the buttons of my shirt. Her hands fumbled as she did. She was deathly scared of what she thought was about to happen.

Rule number one. I spoke as I stood still while she undid my buttons. "Know that I will have your best interest at heart. You have to trust me or else this won't work."

She pressed her lips together and a frown marred her forehead as she nodded and continued concentrating on undoing the buttons.

I need your words Ava. I told her as she undid the last button.

Yes, Master. She said softly. My dick jolted at her calling me that. But sadly, that will have to go.

She hesitated before she reached the belt buckle, undid it and pulled the belt out of the loops.

Rule number two. You will call me by my name. Nikolai. I told her.

Her breath hitched and her lips parted in surprise. "Yes Nikolai." She said so softly that I hardly heard it, even with the enhanced hearing.

Slowly, she undid the button of my pants and pushed it down. I stepped out of them and kicked it aside. The last remaining clothing I had on was my boxer.

Her lower lip trembled as she hooked her thumbs in the elastic of the boxer by my waist.

What was Rule number one? I asked her.

To know that you have my best interest at heart. And that I should trust you. She whispered.

Good girl. I praised, causing blush to rise on her cheeks. "Go on."

Slowly, with unsure hands she pulled down my boxer. I stepped out of it and kicked it aside too.

She immediately stepped back, looking terrified of my cock. This is the first time in my entire life this has happened and I have to agree that I didn't like it.

I'm going to bathe you. I want to remove the touch of every person who has touched you. You are only allowed to know and remember my touch. I told her so she knew what to expect. "After which, I want you to bathe me. I want you to know that I'm not going to hurt you. I want you to feel for yourself that you are safe with me. I want you to feel the strength beneath the skin and know that it will be used to protect you. Because that's what I do. I protect what time mine." This will decrease her fear.

Yes, Nikolai. She whispered.

First I took some shampoo and washed her hair thoroughly, massaging her scalp and then rinsed it off. I could feel the tension releasing from the body as time went on. The more I touched her without inflicting any sort of pain, the more relaxed she got.

Next, I took the soap in my hands and rubbed until my hands were all soapy. I wanted to touch her, feel her. I started with her shoulders, then her hands and then her chest. I didn't let my hands linger anywhere. I washed her flat stomach, her back, her voluptuous ass, her legs, and then between her legs, drawing a beautiful gasp from her mouth.

I rinsed off the soap from my hands before I rubbed her body under water again, rinsing off the soap. Again, I didn't linger anywhere. I wanted her to know I wasn't taking advantage of her, only taking care of my mate.

Close your eyes. I said and took the face wash, applying it on her face with gentleness I didn't know I had. I applied it on her neck too, before rinsing it off.

I was satisfied with the way I had cleaned her. I made sure to cover every square inch of her beautiful body. I washed away every single touch and every other scent from her body. She only smelled of me, soap and herself.

When she opened her eyes and looked at me, I saw a sparkle. She knew she was in good hands.

Your turn. I told her.

With more confidence than what I had seen in her yet, she took the shampoo and stood on her toes to reach the top of my head but it's going to be impossible. She only reached my shoulders. I bent down to her level and she quickly scrubbed my hair before rinsing it off.

I stayed bent until she washed my face as well.

I finally stood upright after she was done. She took the soap and rubbed it on her hands. She placed them on my chest, cleaning it first. I stood still as she rubbed her hands all over my body, circling around me to rub my back as well. It was one of the most difficult things I've done. She fell down to her knees and then she washed my legs thoroughly.

Hesitantly, her hands touched my ass and she softly rubbed it, washing it. My dick was throbbing by this point.

After she was done, she stood up and circled me, standing in front of me.

Her eyes fell on my fully erect dick and she bit her lip.

It's not going to hurt you. I smiled lightly, wanting to ease her fear.

I was all hot and bothered and she looked deathly afraid. And I fucking hated the thought of her being afraid of me.

The most beautiful woman I've seen in my entire life is rubbing my body. I'll have to be crazy to not react. But that doesn't mean I'm going to fuck you. Yet. I said truthfully.

She was still frozen.

Look at me. I said when her hand was frozen mid air.

Her eyes snapped to mine.

I'm not going to hurt you. I told her. I didn't know how to make her understand. "If I did not have good intentions, you would've known by now, wouldn't you?"

She chewed on her delicious lip.

But I don't want to force her to touch me if she doesn't want to.

Her hands clenched into fists and a tear trailed down her cheek.

I gritted my teeth. Maybe she wasn't my mate. She didn't even want to touch me. She was repulsed by me. Of course she is. I bought her. But I also saved her from the other horrid possibilities. But I wasn't going to say I am better than others. I'm as bad as they got.

Get out. My eyes slid shut in disappointment. I couldn't deal with this rejection.

Her eyes shut close and more tears fell down. "I'm sorry." Her hand forwarded but I caught it before she could touch me. I wanted her to touch me because she wanted to, not because I told her to. Fear wasn't the way I wanted to go forward with her.

I said, leave, Avalyn. I'll be right out. My voice sounded rough because of the hurt my wolf was feeling. Fuck. She looked terrified.

She jumped and rushed out, closing the door behind her.

I'll deal with it once I'm done here.

I jerked myself off as I stood under cold water. I placed my hand against the tiled wall and tried to calm myself. Why was I so attracted to her? I hated not knowing it. Who the fuck does not know if a person is their mate or not?

I want to fuck some manners into her but I'd rather punch myself in the face than hurt her like that. Why am I so fucking horny when it comes to her? Why is she turning me on unlike any other woman has ever been able to?

Shaking my head, I turned off the water and stepped out, rubbing myself dry with a towel before I wrapped it around my waist.

I walked out and almost tripped over Ava who was kneeling just outside the door. She was facing away from me and was bent over, her ass in the air, her cheek touching the floor.

What the fuck! Fucking Emilio bastard! I knew he was cruel but it could be some other Master she had before him too! I fucking hated the thought of anyone else except me touching her.

Get up! I forced myself to be calm. I didn't want to scare her with my anger. I wasn't angry at her. I was angry at her previous Masters who have messed with her this bad. I want to show her I wasn't like her other Masters but so far, I have done nothing to prove it otherwise.

I'm sorry Master, please punish me. I want to be the perfect slave for you, let me serve you, let me make you happy, let me submit to you. She was crying now.

I'm not mad at you, Ava. Stand up. I sighed, my anger dissolving just like that. She doesn't deserve my anger, even though it's not towards her. She doesn't deserve my mood swings. I need to control myself better around her.

I usually have a tight control over all my feelings and emotions but with her, I feel like I'm at her mercy. Like one word out of her mouth can lead me to slay hundreds of people.

Let's have food. I pulled her to the table. where the food had already arrived. I pushed her plate towards her. Her eyes widened at that.

I want your plate empty. I told her firmly. The only good thing those poor excuses of Masters did was feed her well. But then again that would have been for their own benefit- so she had enough mass on her bones to look pleasing to the eye and have the supple body she has.

Yes, Master. She said. I saw her lips tug up a bit, it was barely there but it was an improvement.

There are few things that need to be changed Ava. I started after our dinner.

Yes, Master. She whispered. There she goes, calling me Master again. I can accept the fact that I like it. But I also wanted to hear her say my name.

What was rule number two? I arched my brow.

To call you by your name. She said softly.

Good girl. And you will follow it. I said.

But you like it when I call you Master. She said, her eyes on mine. So my little Ava had caught that.

Do you? I cocked my head. She was going to make her choices now, not follow my every command. She nodded.

Words, Ava. I reminded her.

Yes, I like calling you Master. She said. I could hear her desperation for me to let her call me Master. I like it.

You will only do so when we are alone, never when anyone else is around. I told her seriously, making sure she understood that. The last thing I wanted her to feel is that she was a normal human slave. She wasn't a slave. And from what I could feel, she wasn't a human. She almost felt like one, but that was because her wolf was too weak.

Yes, Master. She smiled slightly. I wanted to see her smile, I wanted to hear her laugh. And I wanted to be the reason for both of them. That revelation shocked me. But I ignored it.

I could see her getting tired, her eyes were drooping and her shoulders slumped.

Lets sleep, Kroshka. We could talk later too. I took off the towel and wore a clean set of boxers for her sake instead of sleeping naked like I usually do.

I was about to lie down on the bed but I saw her kneeling again. She was about to sleep on the fucking floor. Anger surged through me. Just how deep was this ingrained in her?

Get up. I growled, my anger spiking. Fucking shit. Why the fuck can't I talk nicely to her? Why do my emotions control me when it's her?

She stood up immediately, and was looking at me with wide scared eyes. I was furious right now but not at her. I was getting more and more reasons to kill González now, and to end the entire Montña Pack with him.

You sleep on the bed! I pointed towards the place next to me.

The bed? She squeaked, her eyes still wide.

Yes. Next to me, where you should be. I told her, meaning every word. Fuck her not being my mate. She is whoever I want her to be. And right now, I want her to be my mate.

When she slowly came near to the bedside, I pulled her on the bed beside me, pulling her in my hold, my hand going under the shirt to rest on her stomach and her ass pressed to my front. I groaned at the feeling. This was how I should sleep every night. Nikolai junior was raising for attention again and Ava was wiggling against it.

Stop moving. I groaned, my fingers digging in her smooth milky stomach. She went still and after some time I felt her relax and then fall asleep.

So innocent, she didn't even know the allure of herself. I was going to free her from her cage and then tie her down to me, in hell. She was becoming my obsession and I will be her salvation.

I barely slept during the night. Ava's ass that was flush against my length had kept me hard throughout the night.

Nikolai

I got up early and had my hand do the job for me. I would have taken her right there if I had stayed any longer.

I was taking a shower when I heard her enter.

Let me give you pleasure, Master. Ava said from behind me. She was kneeling when I turned around, her hand already coming to hold my cock. I groaned at the feeling of her hand around my length and my wolf purred. He was already putty in her hands. I wouldn't have done it but there was no going back now.

The shock of her willingly touching me registered somewhere in the back of my mind. But there is no fucking way I'm going to dwell on it when the most beautiful woman I've seen in my entire life is kneeling in front of me.

She kissed the tip of my head first and then took my cock in her hot mouth, her tongue swirling around the head. My cock jerked in her hand. I felt my wolf come forward and fight with me for control for the first time in years. He was going crazy trying to figure out if she was his mate or not. And he wanted to take control and find it out himself. And then I felt the thread snap and he was at the forefront. Fuck this, it was not going to be as gentle as I wanted it to be. My wolf won't let it. I put my hand in her hair and gripped it tight.

This isn't going to be gentle, Ava. I gritted in warning and started fucking her mouth.

She almost took half of my length, I know she tried but she needed more practice. But this was more than anyone ever had. I fucked her mouth as I would her hot pussy- hard and fast, which would no doubt be as sweet and tasty as her. I was plummeting in her mouth like a jack-hammer. I could hear her gagging when my tip touched the back of her throat and it turned me on more but she wasn't relaxing her throat.

Relax your throat. I groaned.

Tears were streaming down her eyes as she tried but she couldn't and now my orgasm was close. I gripped her hair harder when her throat relaxed slowly, taking more of my length in her mouth now. Her beautiful but teary eyes on mine. It was because of the gag reflex but I hated her tears. And when I was close, she did a thing with her tongue and I burst in her mouth.

Swallow every single drop. I ordered as I came, letting go of her hair and slipped out a bit so she could suck comfortably. She did as she was told and then licked me clean before finally letting me go.

My dick was getting hard again but this was enough for now, her throat was going to be sore for quite some time. I pulled her up by her arms. She was so tiny that she hardly reached my shoulders. Fucking cute.

Thank you Master, for letting me serve you. She whispered softly after she swallowed and licked her lips, like she liked the taste of me.

But for some reason, I felt guilty. Like I shouldn't have let that happen. My shoulders slumped. I felt like I had taken advantage of her. And I knew I had. I couldn't control myself. The moment I felt her lips around me, I was a goner. But I need to make it right. She's my mate. And it's not just my needs anymore, it's about her too. I want to show her that I'll take care of her. And I'll do it with my actions.

Never thank me, Kroshka. I told her, my thumb caressing her cheek. She sighed and leaned in my palm.

Let's get you all cleaned up. I whispered, pulling her in the shower with me, letting me serve her now.

I worshipped her body, cleaning her, not letting my hands linger anywhere. That was the least I could do after using her like that. The tension finally left from her stiff form. When I was rinsing the soap off her face, I saw that there was too much pain in her eyes.

I apologise. I took advantage of you. I whispered as I caressed her cheek. Her breath hitched but she didn't reply. Did her throat hurt? "Did I hurt you?" I asked quietly after I finished bathing her. The thought of hurting her, hurt me, it tugged at my heart. I knew I shouldn't have taken her so roughly but my wolf was mostly in control. I was thinking with my other head too.

Why did it hurt me so much, I wasn't sure. It bothered me but I pushed it out of my mind. She needed me right now.

No! She sobbed. I took her in my arms, hugging her, pressing her soft body against my hard one.

What is it, Ava? I asked softly in her ear. Her arms came around me but she didn't answer. My heart clenched, I couldn't stand her tears, whatever had caused it.

What is it Ava? I demanded quietly in my Master tone, knowing she will answer now. I needed to know the source of her pain so I could work to reduce it.

I'm sorry for yesterday. No one has ever taken so much care of me. You are so kind to me and I wanted to please you. She whispered, her form shaking. Fucking hell. This was the last thing I was expecting. I thought I hurt her and she was crying because of that!

Get used to it, my Ava. You are mine and I take care of what is mine. Always. I told her, brushing her tears and then kissed her forehead.

I will sort out the mate deal later. Ava isn't my mate but she is perfect for me. Sweet, caring and submissive. I don't have time for an overbearing, defying and bratty mate anyways.

I am never letting this angel go, she is bound to me forever. She may have escaped the hell she was in but there is no escaping me.

She gasped at that and looked at me with wide eyes. I winked at her, giving her a smirk.

We're late, let's go. I told her, giving her a towel to dry herself up and using another to wrap around my waist. Vladimir had kept a dress on the bed, as per my instructions. We both got ready and walked downstairs, my hand wrapped around her perfect little waist. Alexander and Isabella were already in the car with the rest of my men.

You're late. He grumbled. "Bella, meet Alpha Nikolai Volkov. He helped me find you." He told her, his eyes softening at her sight. He had finally found his match.

Thank you, Alpha Volkov. She gave me a smile.

Your welcome and call me Nikolai. This is Avalyn. I nodded at her. I wanted to see how Ava would react to other people.

Hello, nice to meet you. Isabella smiled at her, extending her hand towards her.

Ava looked at me and I nodded.

Nice to meet you too. She said shyly and shook her hand. At least she wasn't afraid of meeting other people. I wanted her to be a confident person and have friends. The ride to the airport was short, we got out of the car and went towards my private plane.

You can take the room on the left. I told Alexander after an hour had passed. It was going to be a long flight, they might as well get comfortable. He picked up a sleeping Isabella and left.

Ava was gripping the arm rest, looking scared of flying.

Relax, Ava. I took a hold of her hand and pressed a kiss on the back of her hand. She relaxed a bit but not enough.

Lets go to the room. Sleeping through the flight would be good. She followed meekly as I entered the room. I ringed the air hostess and then removed my jacket to get comfortable.

I heard a knock.

Come in. I called out, loosening my tie and folding the sleeves of my black dress shirt.

Would you like anything Alpha Volkov? She asked, looking at both of us.

What would you like to have for breakfast? I asked Ava. She looked at me with wide eyes and I arched one eyebrow at her, waiting for her reply, it is her choice and there are people here to do as she said.

Pancakes or fruits would be good. Came her soft reply. I smiled inwardly.

Get both of them, two plates, with chocolate syrup on pancakes. I said in a dismissing tone.

Ava was sitting on the bed, looking around but her eyes peeking at mine every now and whenever she would look at me, the pink in her cheeks would deepen.

Talk to me Ava. Why don't you let me hear your voice? I smiled at her.

I usually found the useless chattering of women annoying but I want Ava to talk. I want to hear her endlessly. The only time she spoke was to reply to something I said. She hasn't uttered a word otherwise.

A slave is not supposed to speak unless spoken to, Master. She said softly, looking away from my eyes. My jaw clenched at her reply. She was not a fucking slave!

You will not refer to yourself as a slave Avalyn! I said, my control slipping.

You are precious little one, you will never undermine yourself like that again. And you can speak whenever you want to. No one is going to say or do anything to you for that. I told her, sitting on the bed and pulling her in my lap.

Thank you Master. She smiled. She has dimples in her cheeks, she is so beautiful. How could have I missed it?

Can I ask you something? She asked.

You just did. I chuckled and she blushed. "But ask anything." I told her.

Where are we going? She asked.

Silverwitch Bay. We are going home, Krosha. I kissed her cheek.

And what does Kroshka mean? She asked, finally turning her head to look at me.

It means 'Little one' in Russian. I smiled at her, staring in her chocolate brown eyes.

Come in. I called out when I heard a knock.

The air hostess came in with a trolley and put the plates on on the convertible desk besides the bed.

Is there anything else you need? She asked us. Shaking my head at her, I turned to Ava again.

I took her plate and began feeding her. There was a look of utmost devotion in her eyes at that moment. Life was ironic, I had bought her as my slave and now I was becoming her's.

You have not eaten anything, Master. She whispered and took the other plate in her hand, bringing a piece in front of my mouth. I opened my mouth a bit wider and instead of having just the cranberry from her fingers, I bit her fingers softly too, sucking at him, my eyes trained on hers all the while.

So tasty. I moaned, smirked and winked at her. She giggled at that. She giggled! Fuck yes! I made her laugh! I wanted to pump my hand in the air and celebrate my victory. But I stilled and stared at her while she giggled to take in her pure beauty. Her eyes sparkled and the corners crinkled. Cute dimples dug the middle of her cheeks, making her look like an angel. Her lips turned a shade darker and her nose turned up slightly. Goddess, she's beautiful! I made it my life's mission to make her laugh.

Her giggling voice is my favourite sound now.

You have a beautiful laugh. I said brushing her lock behind her ear.

She stopped laughing and froze.

Thank you. She finally breathed and relaxed.

Go to sleep. I told her after we were done eating. We still had four hours to spend here and I wanted her to rest, she did not have enough sleep during the night. She nodded and lied down, falling asleep quickly.

I left her there and joined my men outside again.

You finally met your mate! Mikhail clapped my back, smiling.

She is not my mate. I muttered slowly but they heard me and stilled.

What? Mikhail asked.

I shot him a glare. "Exactly what I said."

Then how the hell are you already so whipped? Mikhail asked annoyingly.

Shut the fuck up. I grumbled, my hand itching to punch him.

But you wouldn't do all of this just for any girl. She has to mean something to you. Vladimir said.

I nodded. "I feel a connection with her. It's like this thread that burns brightly whenever we are together." I frowned, not understanding it myself.

I have this theory. He started. "She has a very faint werewolf scent." I nodded, it was the first thing I noticed about her. "It can be that either her wolf isn't present anymore or that one of her ancestors were werewolves and she was blessed with a mate." It made sense. "But because of it, you aren't sure if she is your mate or not."

I am an Alpha. The moon goddess wouldn't put me with an omega or a weak wolf. I said. It was the law of nature. The strongest wolf leads the pack. It's kill or be killed. Survival of the fittest. Pairing me with a human with werewolf ancestry doesn't make sense.

Which is why I think that either her wolf is not present for some reason or the connection you feel with her is something else and you still have a mate out there.

My wolf growled out loud at that.

We will have to do something to bring out her wolf... He trailed.

We need to come up with a plan. And fast. I need to know if she is my mate. I said and got up, going back to the room. I might just have to start believing in heaven if she really is my mate.

No, no, please, no... She was saying under her breath, her tears not stopping. In that exact moment I knew that life had been very hard for her, more than I had assumed. My heart clenched seeing her writhe like this.

Love, you need to wake up. Wake up, Ava. I rushed to her side and tried to coax her awake as worry gripped my heart. She is not snapping out it, shaking her awake didn't seem to work too. I knew what would work and I hated it!

Get up, Avalyn! I ordered in my Master tone. Her eyes instantly snapped open to mine. Her eyes were wide in fear and were full of tears, her chest heaving hard. The only tears she should shed are happy tears.

Are you okay? What happened Ava? I asked softly, not wanting to scare her more.

Yes, I'm okay, Master, it was just a bad dream. She whispered, wiping her tears. Her face was wet with tears and snot. And she was drenched in sweat. She needed a shower again. It would help relax her.

Okay. I smiled at her. I know she is lying. She is a bad liar and my wolf can sense lies easily. I let it go, I will ask her about it when she isn't so shaken up. But this is going to be the last time she lied to me. I will make sure she knows that.

Go and have a shower. I told her, pointing towards the bathroom door.

Yes Master, thank you for waking me up, Master. She rushed and walked quickly into the washroom, she was still breathing hard.

I have to know what is troubling her! I know it was probably fucking González but it can be some Master before him or someone before she was taken away from her normal life. This is all so fucked up. I will be her saviour, I promised myself. Whoever has hurt her will face my wrath!

I paced in the room, waiting for Ava but she was in there for a long time and I am not a patient man. I opened the door and leaned on the doorway, watching her rinse off the soap. As if instinctively knowing I'm here, her eyes snapped to mine. I smirked and her and she blushed, ducking her head at my sight.

Eyes on me. I commanded her with my eyes, not uttering a word. I wanted to test our connection- her ability to know what I want without me saying it. It burns so bright that she has to feel it too. Wolf or not.

Slowly she slid her eyes up to mine, still continuing her bath but not taking her eyes off me. My hard length was pressed against my pants painfully at her naked sight but I controlled myself.

Not yet Nikolai', I reminded myself. I want to make love to her when it is our first time, not fuck her in an airplane. It will be in our bed, with Ava wrapped up in my sheets and she wou- I groaned at my thoughts, my cock growing even harder. I haven't had sex in one week and I'm going crazy now. Ava finished her shower, dried herself and walked up to me, her gaze still on me and then trailing down to my hard length.

Let me help- She started extending her hands towards my cock but I gripped her hand.

No. I gritted, but happy that she is getting bold already. She would not do this now, I wasn't going to use her for my convenience like this, it was her chance to get pleasure now.

Attention passengers aboard, we will be landing in twenty minutes, you are requested to take your seats, thank you. Came the announcement.

Go out and sit one the recliner by the window, I'll be out in a few minutes. I told her, kissing her forehead and then shut the bathroom door after she walked out.

She must have been used by so many bastards, I wasn't going to add on to that list, she is a person, not just a fuck-hole. I will do right by her. She is my mate, I knew it deep in my heart.

Or at least I hoped.