Chapter 206
Augustin’s POV
The current leads pointed to forces outside the council, but I suspected council members like Azalea and Glenn might be involved as well. I needed to inform Bryloch, Adryx, and Evanth about this situation as soon as possible.
Suddenly, Eliza looked up, tears glistening in her eyes. “I’m truly sorry for betraying you, Lord Levenston, she said, her voice breaking. “I know in apology can’t fix what I did, but I want to help now. Genuinely.”
I felt Juno’s message through our link: Accept her apology. We need her committed.
Though I bristled internally at the idea of forgiving such a betrayal, I trusted Juno’s judgment. There must be a reason she wanted me to do this.
I forced a smile. “It’s alright, Eliza. What you’re doing now is the best apology you could offer. Despite my words, my tone remained slightly col
Juno announced the end of our meeting, and Eliza left the office, her expression caught between relief and lingering guilt. As the door closed behind her, 1 mentally noted that traitors were always dangerous allies, no matter how loyal they might appear,
In the dimly lit hallway, I lowered my voice as w
walked toward our bedroom. “Why did you want me to accept her apology? I’m not ready to forgive her
Juno stopped and turned to face me. “Because it will motivate her to complete her mission successfully, she explained. Didn’t you see how desperately she was seeking approval and acceptance? Hope is a powerful motivator, Augustin. It can drive people to accomplish seemingly impossible things. Your forgiveness and attention are exactly what she craves. That will make her determined to succeed in the task we’ve given her.”
Her strategic thinking impressed me once again. Unable to resist, I pulled her closer and kissed her deeply in the shadows of the hallway, marveling at how perfectly we complemented each other.
The moment our bedroom door closed behind us, I wasted no time. I pulled Juno against me, pressing her back against the door. My hands cradled her face as I looked into her eyes, seeing the same hunger that was consuming me.
I lowered my head to her neck, breathing in her unique scent, now more potent and enticing than usual. My lips traced the delicate curve where her neck met her shoulder, and I felt her shiver against me.
Juno moaned softly, her hands gripping my shoulders as her body naturally arched toward mine.
Mate, Fenris growled in my mind.
I led Juno by the hand into the spacious marble shower, turning on the water. The warm spray had barely begun to fall when she launched herself at me, wrapping her legs around my waist and her arms around my neck.
We kissed fiercely under the cascade of water, droplets streaming down our bodies as steam filled the bathroom. Her wet hair clung to her shoulders, and her eyes flashed with golden light, her desire for me nearly uncontrollable.
Realizing the shower wouldn’t allow me to properly satisfy Juno, I turned off the water and carried her to the bedroom, still wrapped around me. Water dripped from our bodies, leaving a wet trail across the floor, but neither of us cared.
I gently laid her on the bed, her wet hair spreading across the pillow like fire, the gold in her eyes growing brighter.
“Take me now,” she demanded. It was both a plea and a command.
I decided to take control of the pace, slowly kissing my way down her body, from her neck to her collarbone, then lower. I save enjoying every gasp and moan my attention drew from her.
ch sensitive spot,
When I reached her waist, I felt my teeth lengthen as my wolf nature strengthened. As she reached her peak, I couldn’t control myself, and I bit down on th soft skin at her waist, leaving a deep mark.
Immediately, I felt a powerful energy surge, the mental bond connecting us growing tighter and more secure than ever before.
Seraphine had fully taken control of Juno’s body now. Her eyes were completely golden, her voice deeper and commanding as she ordered me to enter her.
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I couldn’t resist this command, Immediately complying. Our joining was more intense than ever before, deeper and more profound.
I could feel an unprecedented connection, sensing not only my own pleasure but every wave of her ecstasy as well. This dual sensory experloner War overwhelming.
I heard myself calling her “mate” in a deep voice, the word containing an eternal promise and vow.
It was nearly an hour before we finally calmed, lying breathless on the bed. Juno’s expression was satisfied and peaceful, her eyes returning to their formal
color.
‘Did you mark me?‘ Juno asked with a curious smile, her hand moving to touch the bite on her waist.
I reached out to touch the area, surprised to find the skin completely healed and smooth. When my fingers made contact, Juno involuntarily moaned.
Kneeling on the bed, I gently examined her waist. “I just want to check,” I said, my voice full of concern. ‘I don’t want to hurt your skin.”
Juno laughed and shifted to give me a better view.
To my astonishment, not only had the wound completely healed, but in its place was a delicate pink crescent moon mark, the permanent bond mark of teme
mates.
“Holy shit,” I whispered, shocked by the discovery.
Juno sat up curiously, looking down to examine her own mark. When she saw it, her eyes widened in surprise. “How is this possible?” she questioned. This shouldn’t be possible.”
Our eyes met as we both realized what this meant: we were fated mates, blessed by the Goddess without the Purple Moon ceremony. We were one of the rare second–chance pairs.
Fenris let out a triumphant howl in my mind, loud and satisfied.
I pulled Juno into my arms, holding her tightly as we absorbed this unexpected and sacred moment.
