Chapter 68

Erik's POV.

I pried my eyes open slowly and inhaled deeply at the sweet intoxicating smell I was inhaling.

Avery!

Dammit!

She's one hell of a bitch.

‘She's good, pretty good.’ My wolf growled and I chuckled.

I felt a bit dizzy when I tried to stand up.

What the hell happened to me?

It's so late in the morning and Avery is nowhere to be found.

I've never made love to any woman and I'll fall asleep this deep.

How crazy was Avery?

She exhausted me and she's strong enough to stand up so early in the morning.

Wow... I'm gonna enjoy her while I still can. Poor thing, her time is limited now cause she'd just sealed her own death.

I steadied myself and saw the torn case of condoms on the floor and smiled with satisfaction.

I dressed up quickly and left to see Shannon, she's a deep sleeper and wakes up very late in the morning.

My mate is such a lazy arse.

I opened the slightly ajar door and slid inside.

"Morning.." She greeted me immediately I step into the room and I gave her a broad smile and went to hug.

"My Angel, good morning my joy giver." I replied, placing delicate kisses on her face.

"So...how did it go?" She asked eagerly, withdrawing from the hug, she went and locked the door.

"Well....it went well. She has feelings for me." I declared and she snorted.

"I always knew she did but I never understood why she started acting hard to get but I'm glad our plan is in lotion once again." She said and sat down.

Shannon is weird and she's the kind of woman who'd do anything to achieve her aims......I still find it hard that she's willing to sacrifice her sister to get the role of the Luna.

What a greedy world, another being ready to end another because of their selfish wish.

I don't blame Shannon, she's like me...the slight difference was that I've done extreme things that no one could imagine.

She's still a novice in my own dictionary.

My mother is the genius behind everything, she can do anything just to attain her objectives.

"Hello Mr...., still thinking about your love making?" She asked me with a sneer interrupting my thoughts.

"Nope....just thinking of what would happen next. We got our prey and I'm absolutely delighted that she's finally in our territory. It would be very easy to manipulate her now, mom can cast some major spells in her to get her to do our wills. She's in for trouble, baby." I said delightfully and she smirked at me.

"I'm truly happy today baby, we're finally getting ahead in our plan. No one can ruin my happy mood today, not even that stupid Xander and Leilani."

Her voice was excited and her eyes glowed in delight.

"You're beautiful, Shannon."I complimented and she blushed hard.

Shannon might not be the most beautiful lady but whenever she's truly happy, there's this beautiful radiating that emits from her that gets me mesmerized.

"Thank you, love." She said shyly and I chuckled..

"Something is bothering me though...." I expressed myself and she looked at me suddenly.

"Yes??...what happened? Did anything go wrong last night?" She asked eagerly and I grabbed her and placed a warm kiss on her lips.

Though I have only a vague memory of last night, nothing out of normal drinking, sex and making promises I know I'm not gonna keep happening.

I could see the worry on her face already and I gave her a smile to assure her.

"It's nothing baby, I'm just worried about that Xander of a guy...he's getting too close to Avery for my comfort." I explained and a frown appeared on her face.

"What happened baby?" I asked immediately and I noticed her frown.

"Are you being possessive about her, Erik?" She asked, her voice lace with nothing but pure jealousy.

"No, no baby......I don't care who she goes out with, I don't want any complications that might lead to any form of competition." I explained and her face relaxed a little.

"I understand, I don't find the idea of them being together or being training partner palatable but as I've voiced out before, Avery seems to has changed...she doesn't listen to me again, although she made it look like she's obedient to me and stuffs but I'm more clever than that. There's nothing anyone would say to convince me, Avery has changed and I'm sure you noticed it too...you're just refusing to admit the fact because of your mom." She said with a hiss and rolled her eyes.

I acknowledge the fact that she'd changed but sometimes, everything feels so fake and real at the same time.

Avery would be stern, authoritative, strong and unyielding sometimes but then she'd changed into a sweet naive gullible and innocent girl.

Everything was so confusing that I don't know who to believe.. My mother or my mate but as always my mother meant the world to me so I'm going with her ideas until she says otherwise.

"Shannon darling, don't be too angry but just know that I acknowledged your observation and I'm looking into it. The problem now is another man being in his life, we can't allow that to happen baby, we need to take care of Xander once and for all." I said and she twisted her mouth and I know exactly what that means.

Whenever we're discussing and she twists her mouth, it simply means that she's not interested in whatever is being said and she has no business in it.

"What matters now is that we got her...and if it's about Xander, I'll handle his issue when we get back to the pack. I don't really like the guy." She said and I gave a wide smile.

She always knows how to go about things and I hope that she gets rid of Xander soonest.

I have so many worries about Avery right now, whatever I'm doing,I'll have to do it fast because Avery hasn't found her mate.

So before she finds him, I need to act quickly and get that role and get rid of her.

Killing her would be like helping her out of her miserable life. She'll join her parents and a whole lineage will be wiped out.

I have nothing against Avery but her ancestors. After what they did to my mother, I don't wish any of them to live.

Granting them death was the best thing to do and I'll achieve it.

"Bae...stop getting lost in your own world or I'll be forced to think that you're thinking about her and that would really get me jealous and hurting." She said with a pouty mouth and I chuckled.

"My darling, you're my mate..how could I possibly think of any other woman apart from you. I know I have many flings but you're the only woman in my heart, you're my better half, my soul mate. I can't do anything without you." I expressed myself and I felt a blush crept on her cheeks.

Wow....she's really happy today.

The Almighty Shannon that u know hardly blush and it's very unlike her.

"Go and take your shower...my world is burning because her scent is all over you." She growled and I chuckled.

"Jealous ass, wanna join me?" I asked, looking at her lustfully.

I've had sex several times with Avery but I still have the urge to fuck.

What's happening?

The thought immediately slipped out of my head as soon as it came and I didn't give it much worry.

"You ain't taking your bath in my room Mr. Naughty...go to your room. We're not in the pack house." She said and stood up and dragged me up with her.

She dragged me to the door and pulled me out.

"Go take a bath...we'll have our fun once we're back home." She whispered and her voice was a turn on for me.

Bloody prick!

Rest, will ya??

Shannon POV.

I lay on my bed happy that our plan was finally working. I'm extremely happy and I'm sure Erik is too, considering his mood a few minutes ago.

‘I know you're happy but I'm still worried.’ My wolf's voice rang in my head.

"Why? Everything is finally going as planned...what's your worry?" I muttered.

Any human who sees me now will definitely call me a psychic but in the shifters world, it's absolutely normal.

‘I know and believe me I'm truly happy but I'm afraid as well.’

‘About what?’ I asked, wondering what's wrong with her.

‘About Erik. He doesn't listen to us but his mother and I'm afraid. What if there's ever a situation in which he has to choose between us and his mother? I'm afraid our mate might abandon us.’

She whined and her statement shocked me to the core but there was truth in whatever she's saying.

Erik always listens to his mother and that's a big problem, as his mate I'm supposed to be his first priority among any other wolves but my mate is not like that.

What has his mother done to him?

I'm gonna find out.

My happy mood was suddenly replaced with worry and fear.