Luis
It was ridiculous. I was searching for the fragrance of that seductress. The servants were looking at me like I was crazy as I wandered around in search of the scent. They were right to give me those stares... Because I was fucking crazy! Why was I doing this? I was Luis Vaders for fucksake. I couldn't be acting like this over a woman. I had many men and women at my beck and call, but it was like I was bewitched and only wanted one woman. My one-night stand. My inner lycan, Loki, was going crazy, purring at her scent. This was perilous. I couldn't form such an attachment.
When I was eighteen years old, I qualified to be an Elite force. We were highly trained and went on dangerous secret missions for the pack. We were trained to be assassins, spies, and everything we could in our pack. During training, we were warned not to have strong attachments to other people because it might be our downfall. Once our names and real identities were leaked to the world, we'd be haunted down for what we know and what we did so it's better to not care. Even being close to Love and the kids was a huge risk that's why I guarded them sufficiently, and I was a vigilante.
The smell of coconut filled my nostrils, and I marched in search of the scent. She was fucking teasing me... The Witch!
I followed the scent of coconut to the garden and froze. Right on the fountain, standing with her back to me was the woman I was hungered for. She sensed me, yet didn't turn.
" Fucking witch," those were the first words that I said to her. It happened in slow motion. She turned and fluttered her long lashes at me. SHE WAS FUCKING BEAUTIFUL!
" Hey, you. I thought I smelled something familiar," her voice was velvety and sweet melody to my ears. It was everything to me. My heart felt like exploding, and Loki was howling at the happiness of the woman. My breath shuddered, and I suddenly felt angry.
" Hey, you? Is that all you have to say?" I scoffed. She angled her head, her big honey eyes closing and opening in confusion.
" What did I do?" she asked innocently.
" I can't fucking get laid because of you,"
She was fucking smiling after my words, the most beautiful smile in the world. Why was she smiling when I was miserable?
" What is your name?" she asked, reaching out to me. My inner lycan's howl in my head was so loud I had to shut him away. She asked my name, and I couldn't answer such a simple question. I wanted to lie to her and give her a false identity. I didn't want to think about her any longer. I won't see her again after today.
The seductress witch lifted her slender fingers and touched my clean chin. Her fingers were hot against my skin. They were pleasurable tingles, and I shuddered again.
" What is your name," this time, it felt like a command. I instantly knew her status. She was an alpha-born, an alpha's daughter. I felt her aura as she asked my name. I was mesmerized by the glimmer of her eyes and the ambiance surrounding her.
" Luis, Luis Vanders," I breathed.
" Enchanted to meet you," her voice was barely a whisper. I jolted as she kissed me close to my lips, and a small smile graced her lips. Her eyes shone gold for a moment. Her inner Lycan was out. I wondered about her counterpart and what she was like. I should at least get the name of the woman who fucked my brains out, but I didn't ask her. I wanted nothing to do with her. Hopefully, this encounter would lessen my desire for her.
" Lady Zeyneb!" A young woman called, skipping towards us with flowers in her hands, and the Witch turned her neck most gracefully to the woman. Zeyneb, Zeyneb, that was her name. It was a lovely name.
" The alpha of the Rise Pack sent these for you, M'lady!" the maid was excited. However, Zeyneb scowled.
" Throw them away," she ordered, her voice stone cold. Her tone took me back for a moment. The maid didn't look too pleased by that directive but nodded nevertheless. She took out a note and handed it to the witch.
" I want no gifts from anyone henceforth. I'm tired of this," she exhaled. I was curious now. What was going on? My gaze snapped to her neck, and comfort flooded me when I didn't see a claiming mark on her soft neck. Why was I so relieved? Get a fuck grip on your emotions, Luis. I scolded. I glared at the woman who looked like an angel. Her face looked like it was sunkissed, and there was no sun!
" Witch," I murmured, and she turned her face to me,
" Witch? Am I a witch?" she asked in jest. Why did she find this amusing?
" Aren't you?" I grumbled.
" Did I charm you, Luis?" she said with a sly smile. The sound of my name on her lips hit me differently. It felt so good to hear. Maybe it was her smooth British accent. Yes, it must be that.
" Oh, I did," she had a knowing gaze in her stare, nodding her pretty head. She exhaled sharply and turned on her heels,
" I hope to see you around, Luis," She said my name again, and my heart raced. Fuck!
I watched her meet up with a maid. They were discussing something.
Zeyneb. I repeated her name. There was something about her. She seemed peaceful and sweet. I made my way into the house and stopped between glass passageways when I saw a framed picture of Zeyneb across the hall. She was smiling. I raised my fingers and traced her face.
She must be the daughter of this family if her picture was hanging up there. I thought. I saw other family pictures, and indeed, she was part of the family. Zeyneb Carter. She was Ellis' sister. Love had mentioned her to me once before in New York.
' What are you looking at, Love?' I asked Love. It was over three years ago. She was immersed in the magazine. She smiled.
' Zeyneb Carter's wedding pictures. She looked stunning,' I didn't look at the picture she showed me.
' Don't look at their pictures, Love,' I warned, picking Cayden from the floor.
' I know I shouldn't, but Zey was a great friend, and I miss her. I can't believe I missed her wedding,' My best friend sighed.
Loki tore down the walls I created between us and let out a hazardous growl. It was filled with anger and jealousy.
Married? The Witch is married, oh my fucking goddess. I fucked a married woman.
' No, she is mine!' My inner lycan roared.