Please don't read. Major editing in progress. The chapters after 150 are repetitive as I am making major changes to story line. ........................ It is the year of the moon, the year when all the alphas around the world gather at Aranill to compete for the throne of the Alpha King. It is said that one who takes over the throne can change his destiny and even seek the power of the moon which nobody else can even gain access to. Azimir Bhaltiar, the young Alpha of kingdom Ideni, is one among the many alphas competing for the throne. It is then that he meets Aylin Ediar, the only female general in the royal army and Azimir finds himself attracted to her. But in his pursuit of the throne as well as Aylin, Azimir gets pulled into a conspiracy so brutal that completely shatters all other truths. Azimir not only has to save himself from the conspiracy, he even has to save his loved ones from losing their lives. And the only person who supports and trusts him is Aylin. Now, what is the forbidden truth about the throne that links to the conspiracy, and who is behind it? And why does Aylin refuse to accept her feelings for him? One truth, countless lies, one secret, and a throne that can change destiny. The one who solves it gains the power of the moon. Join Azimir to find out his destiny in his pursuit of the throne as well as what his heart desires the most, Aylin. --------------------------------------------------------------- "Aylin," Azimir breathed as he caressed the girl's cheek before pulling her to him. "Why do you deny your feelings, dear?" "Because I do not have any feelings for you." "Are you sure, dear?" Aylin stayed silent, not knowing how to respond to him. "Why does your heart say otherwise? I can hear it, you can hear it. Why are you ignoring what your heart is whispering to you?" Azimir probed and pulled her close until his breath fell on her lips. "Even if you ignore your feelings, I will not allow you to. You are mine as I am yours and it will be this way forever." The cover picture does not belong to me.
When Azimir did not get any response from Aylin, he smiled softly at her, assuring her of his intentions. And his smile alone was enough for Aylin to let go of her inhibitions and trust him. She was just about to remove her blouse when Azimir stopped her.
"Wait a moment, Commander. Let me close the door."
Though his face was filled with innocence, Aylin could not stop her heart from pounding madly. His words were unbelievable suggestive and Aylin blushed as she bit her lip.
'What are you thinking, Aylin?' She chided herself while her eyes followed Azimir. 'He only intends to help you apply the ointment. Nothing more. Do not get carried away.'
Azimir locked the door to prevent anyone from walking in on them. Just the thought of the door being open when Aylin was almost naked from waist above a few moments ago made him lose his mind in anger. If anyone other than him were to walk in on her when...
Azimir shook his head immediately. 'No, this will never happen. I will not allow anyone to see her in this state.' He thought to himself, overlooking the intense possessiveness that had taken over him unbeknownst to him.
Azimir walked back to the apprehensive girl, ignoring her cautious eyes on him. Right now, she looked nothing like the intimidating commander. Instead, she was a beautiful, nervous lady who he wished belonged to him.
Suppressing his weird thoughts, Azimir smiled warmly at her. "Please take a seat, Commander and turn over so that I can apply the medicine on you."
Aylin clutched her blouse tight. Though she had agreed to take the Alpha's help, she was still beyond nervous and she could not help but bite her lip in worry.
Azimir's eyes darkened on seeing her biting her lips. But he did not speak a word and waited for Aylin to turn around. However, that did not stop him from clenching the jar of medicine hard until it was on the verge of shattering into pieces.
Aylin gave one look at Azimir before she sat on the bed and turned around, facing the wall while her back faced Azimir. Nervousness was seeping through her bones. Yet, she timidly lowered her blouse until her shoulders were exposed to him. She then continued to lower her black blouse until the wounds on her back were in sight.
Aylin held onto her blouse, making sure not to expose more than necessary. Yet, she did not realize that her half exposed and naked state was enough to send Azimir into a reverie of madness and desire.
The black blouse against her ivory skin was too tantalizing and Azimir felt himself perspiring. Unlike before, he could not see her white undergarments and Azimir was only glad about it. Otherwise, he was certain that would have committed a sin.
Licking his dry lips, Azimir observed her swan like neck before they followed her contours on the front. Her slender neckline was too enticing and Azimir gulped to soothe the unbelievable thirst he was having suddenly.
'Get a hold of yourself, Azimir. Stop your madness. Stop it.' He spoke to himself, forcing his eyes to shift to her wounds.
In an instant, all his desires vanished and he was only filled with heartache. The red streaks against her skin made him miserable and he begged for forgiveness in his mind for not reaching to protect her in time.
He dipped his finger in the ointment jar and slowly, he moved his hand towards Aylin, controlling his agitation.
When his cold finger touched Aylin's back, she stiffened visibly. Her nerves were now on haywire and she sat still, not daring to even breathe louder. His cool fingers moved across her wounds as he applied the medicine to them. But all Aylin could feel was his hand on her body. It was as though the man was tormenting her slowly but gently, exciting her in the meanwhile as he ran his skilled fingers across her back.
Azimir's condition was no less torturous than Aylin's. Even though he was applying medicine on her injuries, he still could not stop himself from relishing in the feel of her smooth skin under his fingers. Her skin was softer than the finest silk he had ever touched and Azimir could not help but sigh as he stared at her in wonder.
Never had he touched any woman in his life. Now that he was in proximity with one of the finest and beautiful women, his heart was beyond excited. His hold on the medicine jar was strong as he forced himself to stay in control.
A myriad of unfamiliar emotions passed through his mind and each one among them was related to Aylin. She was the only one he had in mind at that moment and Azimir's lips quirked up into a blissful smile.
He continued to caress his skin even after he had finished applying the medicine, unable to control his desire to touch her. Moreover, Aylin herself had not stopped him. So, he had no reason to stop his actions.
'Aylin, I now realize what is happening to me.' He sighed and shook his head. She was the first woman he was ever attracted to and he discerned what was happening to him, albeit he was still uncertain about it.
'Is this what Father meant when he spoke about having a soul mate?' He wondered and gazed at the woman sitting on the bed, his smile widening on seeing her stiff form.
Though not a word had been spoken between them, Azimir was sure that she was affected by him as much as he was by her.
"What are you thinking, Commander?" He spoke suddenly, startling Aylin who had been lost in thoughts. Since the time she had felt his fingers on her skin, she had been unable to control the butterflies fluttering in her stomach and heart. A strange sense of excitement filled her and all she could think about was the man who was tending to her wounds.
She was still reeling in her thoughts when Azimir questioned her and without thinking, Aylin blurted out, "You."