Primal (Alpha Brotherhood 2)

They had annihilated Ravenrath with it. The Cult would be hindered for a period of time, but not forever.

I knew enough about them to realize that this would not destroy them. Their reach went far beyond than just the city of Ravenrath, and it would take a great deal more to fully defeat them. I had little doubt that the Brotherhood knew that too.

That wasn’t for me to worry about though. For now, I focused on the road ahead. When Valgertha finally came into our sights, the mighty albatross that carried us spoke to me.

“It brings me great honor to carry you to your new home,” he murmured.

“Thank you, Thornclaw. I cannot find the words to show you how much I appreciate allowing us to travel with you. You’ve brought my family together and I will never forget that,” I answered.

“It is my pleasure, Luna. Take care of that little girl. One day, she just might change the world,” he added, and I took a second to squeeze her tight against me.

Perhaps he knew something, or the gods had other things in mind for my family, but I decided not to dwell on it. Now, I just wanted peace with Vikar and Esme. Thornclaw swooped low and glided down to land in front of the gates. There weren’t many people awake and moving at this hour. The guards were nodding off to either side of the entryway, jumping visibly when they took in the sight of the giant bird with us on its back landing in front of them.

“What the fuck?” one of them muttered as he tried to wipe the sleepiness from his eyes. I ignored him as Vikar landed beside me on the back of Stormwing. He dismounted and murmured something softly to the albatross before he took off into the air.

“I’ll t

ake my leave so that I can join my sons,” Thornclaw said quietly. “Ivar and the others will be waiting for our return.”

I nodded just as Vikar came up behind me. He bowed his head and the albatross took flight, leaving us behind on the ground as he soared away to join the rest of his clan.

“Come now, it’s time I took you and your daughter home,” Vikar commanded and I nodded in silence. He took Esme in his arms and gathered my hand in his. Without delay, he guided me through the city gates and the three of us returned to his home.

Chapter Twelve

Luna

The days that followed flew by as if they were feathers floating away on the wind. The news of the fall of Ravenrath spread like wildfire, but there were also rumors of a bigger army assembling to the north of Kingsworth that had people nervous and afraid. There were even rumors of mythical creatures that were gathering in the south and even deeper magical powers at play. Misinformation and whispers passed unhindered throughout the city and far beyond its walls. It felt as though we were on the precipice of something far bigger, something that might change the world as we knew it, but even though it felt as the danger was imminent, I enjoyed having my family together with me for the first time in my life.

I treasured every moment with my daughter, but that’s not all that surprised me. Vikar took to her like she was his own. He was gentle with her and firm when necessary, but never more than she needed. He told her stories when he thought I wasn’t looking, and he snuck her sweet treats when he thought he could get away with it. He never really did though. Whenever I caught him in the act, I would scold him half-heartedly and he would narrow his eyes in a playful warning every time. I was goading him, and he knew it.

One day, the three of us were outside together and he slipped her a candy. I cleared my throat and met his eyes, letting him know that I’d seen what he had done. I shook my head and he raised an eyebrow in my direction.

“Why don’t you go play with the other children, Esme?” he suggested as he casually placed the flat of his palm against my back. My daughter giggled with excitement and ran off to play with a small group of kids that were playing a game of hide and seek down the street.

“It’s been some time since I reminded you of your place, hasn’t it, my feisty little omega,” he whispered in my ear as he grasped my arm and pulled me close. I shivered hard against him and his hand curled threateningly around my throat. There were other people walking by although they said nothing. Even if they did, I knew it wouldn’t stop Vikar from whatever he had planned.

His fingers tightened enough to send a message before he released me and tucked the hair behind my ear instead.

“I want you to go inside and wait in our bedroom for me. You will take off every single piece of clothing that’s covering your beautiful body and bend over the end of the bed. You will leave the door open so that I may see the gorgeous sight of your legs spread while you for me to return and take you just as hard as you need to be taken,” he ordered.

“What about Esme?” I whispered nervously.

“I’ve arranged for her to spend the night at the castle. Queen Freya has been wanting to meet her and plans to spoil her with a new dress and some delicious desserts that should leave her bouncing off the walls all evening. Do you know what that means for you, little omega?” he asked.

“No, Alpha,” I whimpered.

“It means you can scream as loud as you want, and no one is going to come save you. It also means that I plan to mark every single one of your pretty little holes with my seed tonight so that you don’t forget that you are mine and will always be mine,” he warned.

I almost forgot how to speak. He waited for me to answer.

“Yes, Alpha,” I finally managed. He wound an arm around my shoulder, and I pressed my backside against him. His cock was entirely rigid for me. I could feel it pressing against my right bottom cheek. Feeling feistier than usual, I decided to arch my back and push my bottom back against his cock. I teased him with my body, and he growled softly in response. I bit my lip anxiously, not knowing if it was a warning, a promise, or a dare to go even further.

“Naughty girl, what do you think you’re doing?” he asked. I giggled in response. His fingers dragged along my back before he paused at the gentle curve of my ass. He squeezed my bottom cheek in warning, and I shivered with desire.

“Do you think you can tease me with this beautiful body, little omega, and not face repercussions for it?” he asked gently.

“Yes,” I replied sassily, and I could feel his length growing even harder as he pressed it against me.