Rowan's touch...
Nova moved quickly through the forest, searching for somewhere to hide. When she came upon a tiny cottage, she rapped loudly on the door.
"Hello," a shivering Nova uttered. The door parted.
"Oh no, please come inside," the stranger said, staring at Nova.
After entering the cottage, Nova took a seat close to the fire, receiving a blanket from the stranger to keep her warm.
"I appreciate it," she stated as she gathered the blanket.
"My name is Rowan, and you. How are you in the woods at this late hour?" He inquired, smiling.
For the first time, aside from Ember, Nova felt at ease with a complete stranger as she smiled back.
"I am Nova, and this is a long story."
His eyes captivated her attention as she gazed into them. He implored Nova to inform him of what brought her into the forest. Unable to contain herself, Nova told him everything including Asher's involvement. There was nothing she could keep from him because she felt so at ease with him.
"What are you doing here as well? I believe you are not from this area," Nova questioned, arching her eyebrows.
"Indeed, I arrived here to attend to unresolved business; however, I will depart thereafter. He spoke while meeting her gaze."
As he drew nearer to her, he held her hand and murmured some words in her ear, making her laugh.
Despite being unfamiliar, Nova felt at ease with him; he gave her comfort and did not care if she was without a wolf.
"Your eyes are stunning, they really make you look amazing," he kissed her cheeks and whispered in her ear.
With her heart pounding, Nova flushed in response to his words. Rowan grabbed her waist to draw her nearer to him, and as they stared into each other's eyes while breathing raggedly, they did not look away. Nova bit her lip, causing Rowan's gaze to linger briefly on her lips before returning to her eyes.
"Am I allowed to do this?" Rowan questioned, his lustful eyes fixed on her lips.
With closed eyes, Nova gave him permission. He drew her in until there was nothing between them. His lips landed on hers,
"hmm" Nova moaned.
Rowan stopped to carry her to the bed while their lustful gazes remained fixed on one another. He laid Nova down and kissed her relentlessly, leaving her gasping for air.
He groaned and said, "Your lips are so soft."
She let out a gasp as he tore her dress. They enjoyed an intimate and loving night together after he took off his dress.
When Nova awoke, she was joyful. Upon glancing around, she discovered Rowan was nowhere to be found.
"Rowan, where are you?" exclaimed Nova. After that, she opened a letter she had found lying on the bed.
"Thank you for providing solace yesterday, Nova. I am sorry for leaving you behind, but I had to go due to an urgent situation. Until we cross paths.
Rowan..."
The memory of the incident made Nova blush, so she left the cottage and strolled through the forest. Tired from the previous night's event, she made the decision to walk in the woods and get some fresh air.
As she sat on the grass and stared up at the sky in wonder, her thoughts drifted off into a different world.
She was startled out of her reverie when she heard movement in the forest. Her heart thumping against her chest, she hurriedly slipped behind a tree.
As she waited for the intruder from behind the tree, she noticed nobody. After giving up, Nova fell asleep.
She was unaware that the Lycan king was hunting in the woods. When Alex and his guards went in search of animals to hunt. Alex saw a boar ahead of him and used his bow and arrow to kill it, but the boar managed to escape.
"Examine the forests; it should be near this area," Alex gave his soldiers orders.
A sound emanated from the woods, and he proceeded in that direction. He noticed a slender person snoring next to a tree.
Upon realizing it was Nova, Alex chuckled and knelt down to gaze into her face. He reached out to touch her face.
With her eyes wide open, Nova flinched upon seeing him. She had never seen him before.
"What do you want and who are you?" she inquired while adjusting her attire.
As she straightened her attire, Alex noticed a mark on her shoulder. Knowing she was uncomfortable with his intense stares, he averted his gaze. He got to his feet and cleared his throat.
"I came to check it out because I heard you snoring, and I apologize if I made you uncomfortable."
With a flushed face, Nova got to her feet, embarrassed. Turning to go, she was pulled back by Alex who grabbed her hand. Her torso struck his as Alex grasped her waist and fixed his gaze on hers.
His final move astounded Nova, and she was terrified because she did not know who he was. She shoved him and gave him a forceful slap.
"You are not filial; that was highly inappropriate. Men will never change," Nova spit out in a furious manner and walked away.
With a shocked expression on his face, Alex pondered to know her motivation for saying that. Strolling over to his horse, Alex put on its saddle. His thoughts turned to Nova, her delicate hand and waist still lingering in his memory.
"Oh no, I seem like a pervert now. Since she does not know me, I should have left," Alex mused to himself. "Camen, what is up? Let us return to the palace.
As Camen approached the Alpha, he saw that Alex was lost in thought. He then gave Alex a tap, which caused Alex to stop his thoughts.
"Alpha, what is wrong? Well, let us get going. You should wear your mask; what if you are seen?" Camen said, walking towards Alex.
Alex turned around and smiled.
"Camen, I found her. I mean, my problems are resolved. She is alive, Camen"
"What! Who?"