Jonah POV I knew the moment she marked him , I felt it . And I also felt Kaif stir and shove forward , though not
out of anger but more curiosity , and I knew she marked Kaif . The bond surged , and my mark heated on my neck ,
tingling , making me shiver as the bond grew stronger than ever . I had only just stepped out of the fire exit when it
sounded like a bomb went off . The windows blasted , bursting and raining glass down everywhere .
The power going out caused enough chaos , but this caused a stampede in the foyer . Panicked people screaming
and rushing out of the building . Some screamed about terrorists while one of my smartass employees , Ben ,
screamed out ” It’s aliens , ” to frighten them more . I click my tongue and shake my head .
Humans were so gullible ! Walking over to the foyer desk , I see security staff rushing everywhere . I had already
mind – linked to let them know what was going on .
” Get all First Aid officers out here . They will be needed , ” I quickly add through the link . No doubt people would
have been injured by the exploding glass . Sirens blared loudly outside . Even the Tornado signals were blaring in
the street , not that we ever got Tornados here . Stopping next to Ben at the foyer desk , he talked to staff on the
walkie – talkie . It is a waste if you ask me , with all employees being a werewolf and part of Kyan’s Pack .
Yet we had to keep up appearances so kind of necessary . ” Kyan lost the plot ? ” Ben asks . His white button – up
shirt had minor tears , and blood drops from where he was sprayed with glass . Although he was already healed ,
he looked like a bloody mess . His sandy blonde hair stuck up in every direction .
” Nope , Marabella marked Kaif , ” I tell him . ” Kyan will have fun explaining this away , ” Ben states . Nothing that
couldn’t be put down to natural disasters . I can already see earthquake headlines . ” He’ll handle it . Money talks ,
something he has plenty of , ” I tell him , and he nods . ” Ambulances are the way , so is an electrician .
Security is monitoring the casino . All the machines went down . And everyone else is playing medic . I sent Scott to
assess the damage , ‘ ” he tells me , and I nod just as the backup generators kick in and light up the place . Now
with better visuals , I see the destruction at total capacity .
Walking out the front of the casino , the street wasn’t much better . It was complete chaos . I walked back inside
with a sigh , deciding authorities would take care of everything outside the casino . They were all in Kyan’s pocket
anyway . Just another thing he would have to handle . ” Alpha ? ” Ben calls from the foyer desk , waving me over
with his hand .
Glass crunches under my shoes as I make my way back to the white counter . He was looking at a laptop , and I
walked around the counter to see what he was looking at . ” We have 908 patrons staying in the hotel tonight .
What do you want me to do ? ” ” Send someone to check their rooms and make sure everyone is accounted for .
Send security and medics up to each floor . All those staying issue refunds , and give vouchers for next time if they
ever return.
Also , see if any available hotels off the main street have vacancies for those wanting to leave , ” I tell him . Ben
nods , writing everything down on a sticky note while I turn to go check the bar area , walking away from the chaos
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt. Despite the explosion , most of those in the bar area thought it was more reason to keep drinking . Macy was
working behind the bar with Soyer . Both of them are still serving . Macy smirks as I approach .
” What’s up , boss ? ” Soyer asks as I approach . I walked around the counter to the registers , which had been
opened manually since the generators wouldn’t run those . They mainly only powered the elevators , lighting ,
fridges , and security cameras . ” Call last round on the house , get the cashboxes to the safes and start to clean up
. ” They both nod , and Macy slides a glass of whiskey across the counter , full to the brim . I raise an eyebrow at
her , and she whistles , nodding toward my crotch .
I look down at the front of my pants and ” Fuck ! ” Macy laughs , serving someone before waving their money away
. I scull the glass hoping it would help mute the bond , but now she pointed i tout , I was smashed with the feelings
through the bond . Their arousal going to the forefront of my mind . ” Suppose I know where you are going then , ”
Soyer laughs while I try to readjust myself . Why didn’t I put underwear on ! I tap the counter , and Macy laughs ,
sliding another glass over to me .
” You’re not heading up ? ” Soyer asks when I scull the glass before walking over and grabbing the bottle . ” No ,
they only just sorted things out . I will let them have a moment , ” I say , tipping the bottle to my lips ; I chug a few
mouthfuls and shake my head as heat rushes through me , burning down my throat and into my stomach . ” Well , I
am off to hide somewhere no patrons are , ” I chuckled , about to walk out of the small bar door when Macy rushes
over to me .
She takes off her apron and tosses it at me , and I groan at the tent I fucking pitched . ” It won’t hide it , ” I tell her ,
tossing it back to her . ” Worth a try , ” she laughs , flicking her chocolate brown hair over her shoulder before
pulling it in a bun on top of her head . I headed out to staff areas toward the security office . I instantly get laughed
at by Daniel as I walk past his desk . He was head of security , an older gentleman with greying hair and a beard
that went to the middle of his chest that was braided .
His eyes crinkled as he laughed and snorted at my erection . ” Fuck up , you old fossil , ” I snap at him . ” Hey ,
Midnight Delight is down the street . Sure , someone there will take care o f you ; don’t come in here with that . I
ain’t helping ya out , ” he laughs . I growl at him . ” Marked and Mated ! Idiot , and have you seen the girls in that
place , should be called Midnight Fright , not Delight , ” I tell him , with a disgusted shiver . Flopping into one of the
chairs with my bottle of whiskey . Daniel shrugs .
” I don’t mind them ; they get the job done , ” he laughs . ” Yeah , probably because they are all about your age ,
went once , and the lady had more wrinkles than my nutsack , ” I tell him . He laughs and shakes his head ; going
back to monitoring the screens . A few hours later , I headed back to the apartment , becoming distracted by the
shit storm the explosion caused . Exhausted , I make my way back upstairs , unlocking the door . The breeze from
the busted windows makes me shudder .
I shower quickly before walking around to my side of the bed . Mara was tucked under the blankets , and I could tell
she was still naked as the blanket was pushed down to her waist , giving me a nice view o f her perky boobs . Jax
licks his chops in m y head , wanting to chew on one of them . Bloody grub .
I shake my head at my horny wolf , pull the blankets back , and climb into the bed to hear Kyan snicker . As I rolled
on my side . ” Fucking asshole , ” I tell him , feeling the dampness of the mattress . ” You don’t even seem fazed , ”
he says , sitting up on his elbow looking over at me . ” Some random I would be , but my mates .
Na , I’m all good , ” I laugh , and he scrunches his face up . ” I am surprised you’re not spring cleaning , ” I tease
him . His aggravation is evident through the bond at me , mentioning the room’s state . ” Don’t , I am pretending
the room is in order , ” he growls , and I shake my head before tugging Marabella closer . She rolls into me and
sighs . Like a magnet , Kyan moves into her and drapes his arm over her waist and my arm .
” We will have to go back to the manor while this place gets fixed up , ” I tell him before yawning . ” Yeah , you
should probably just move your stuff back home , ” Kyan says , pressing his face into the back of Mara’s neck and
inhaling her scent . ” Can I have a drawer too ? ” I laughed at his invitation to move in with him . Not like he had
much choice now . ” You do have a drawer in my bloody room filled with all the crap you leave at my place , ” he
says , and I shrug .
I usually help myself to his shit , anyway . Moving in with him wouldn’t be much different . I spent the majority of the
time in the city there with him , anyway . ” You better get a bigger bed . Yours is a little squishy , ” I tell him ,
yawning and closing my eyes . ” Already ordered one . Should arrive tomorrow assuming Ella didn’t blow up the
factory as well , ” he laughs . Before closing my eyes , I nod .
I should have realized he would have everything sorted , The man ; I swear he had files in his head o f everything
set in place , and heaven bit something doesn’t line up with his schedule or on time . Marabella POV Waking the
following morning , the morning air was freezing . Jonah was asleep beside me , although Kyan was no longer in
bed . Tugging the covers back , I climb out of bed . It was still early in the morning . Stretching and yawning , I place
my feet on the floor , before I lift them ,
DARECE remembering the broken glass , only to open my eyes to find the room spotless . ” Kyan ! ” Kora sighs ,
and I nod , walking to the bathroom to pee . When I am finished , I steal Jonah’s dressing gown and his slippers
before stepping out into the hallway . Besides the broken windows , everything was in order , the curtains blowing
inward from the slight breeze but everything was spotless . Turning the corner into the kitchen , I run into the Kyan
carrying coffee .
” Woah , bloody scared me . I was about to wake you , ” Kyan says , holding a mug out t o me . I take it from him
and he pecks my cheek before wandering off down the hall while I wondered what time he got up to clean all this .
” Jonah , I am leaving , ” I hear him say to Jonah before Jonah grunts when I hear the sound of flesh on flesh , and
Kyan snickers as he comes back down the hall . ” Coffee on the bedside table , now get up !
” Kyan calls to him as he comes back out to the kitchen . ” What time did you get up ? ” I ask him . ” Not long after
Jonah got home , we will b e going back to the manor today , so grab what you need . I have to go see the mayor
and a few officials . So I will be awhile . ” he Hitl says , pulling his suit jacket on over his black button – up shirt
hanging on the back of the dining table chair .
He buttons it up . ” Shit , my car isn’t here , ” Kyan growls . He spots Jonah’s keys on the microwave . H e snatches
them off before grabbing me and kissing me . His tongue invaded my mouth , and I tried to pull away , worried
about morning breath , but he didn’t seem to care . My mug clutched tightly in my hand as I tried not to spill it over
him .
He lets me go before looking behind me toward the bedroom , making me look over my shoulder to see Jonah
walking toward us . ” I am taking your car , ” Kyan tells him , and Jonah waves him off with his hand , looking
exhausted . He kisses my head as h e walks past me toward the kitchen sink . H e yawns loudly , leaning on the
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmbench and sipping the coffee Kyan made him . ” I’m up happy , Boss ? ” Jonah groans and Kyan nods , turning his
attention back to me .
” Love you , I need to go . I should have already , ” Kyan says before walking out in a rush . I shake my head while
Jonah glances around the place . ” Kyan ! ” we both say simultaneously , looking at how clean the place is now .
Jonah shakes his head before dumping his mug in the sink , pouring the contents down the drain .
He then walks back toward the room . Where are you going ? ” I ask . ” Back to bed , I didn’t get in till after 2 , ” h e
states . ” Well , I am ringing my brother . We are ? ” I call out to him before thinking of a reason to go with him . ”
We’re going to lunch , ” I tell him . ” My card is in my wallet , ” Jonah sings out , and I nod before remembering he
can’t see me .
” Thank you ! ” I get no reply but feel him fall asleep , which would undoubtedly anger Kyan that he went back to
bed . Heading into the room , I retrieve some clothes and put them in the main bathroom , not wanting to wake
Jonah before stealing his phone and dialing Eziah’s number .
He answers after the second ring . Marabella ? ” he says . ” How did you know it was me ? ” I ask . ” Inkling I had ,
what’s up ? ” ” Don’t suppose you could help me with something ? ” I ask him , remembering to keep my voice low ,
not wanting to wake Jonah and have him overhear . ” If it’s to buy you pads again , the answer i s no , get one of
your boy toys to do it , ” he says , and I roll my eyes . ” No , but it is important . ” Eziah sighs . ” Fine , where are you
? ”
” The Casino , ” ” You want me to come to the city ! ” he groans . ” That’s hours in the car . When you said you
wanted help , I thought you asked because you were at Uncle Andrei’s or in town ! ” he whines . ” Please ? ” ” Ah
fine , I will be a few hours , ” he says . ” Just portal here , ” I tell him . ” Ah , I can’t . Do you think I can just portal
whenever I want ?
I can only do that leaving the Moon Goddess realm , ” ” Then go – to the Moon Goddess realm , ” I tell him . ” And
what do you want me to tell mum ? A h , can you drop me into the realms so I can take a shortcut to the city ?
” ” Yep , besides , I need you to go there anyway to look for something , ” I tell him . ” You’re lucky you’re my twin ,
or I would disown you for making me your little bitch all the time , ” he growls and I laugh . ” So , is that a yes ? ” ”
Yes , Marabella . Now , what am I looking for in the realm ? ” ” Celeste’s Grimoires and I need that dagger , ” ” You
want me to steal mum’s dagger and a n old book ? ” ” It’s not stealing . We are borrowing , ‘ ” Did you ask mum ? ”
” No , but you can , ” I chuckle . ” Of course you didn’t . Fine , where am I meeting you ? ” I bite the inside of my lip
, knowing this would raise questions . ” City graveyard , ” I tell him . He falls silent on the other end of the phone . ”
We are not raising the dead , Marabella , ” ” No , we are just digging up a grave , ” I tell him .
” So I suppose I gotta bring a bloody shovel , too ? ” ” If you don’t mind , it may look funny if I carry one through the
main street , ” he growls . ” Anything else . Do you need a bodily organ , an alibi ? ” ” I will let you know on the
organ and Alibi is already sorted . I told Jonah we are having lunch together ,
” ” Great , I am bringing a picnic basket too , ” Eziah says , and I laugh . ” Thank you . I love you . ” I tell him . ” Love
you too , see you in an hour , ” he says , and I hang up . I place the phone down before turning on the shower . Now
t o just dig up my father in – laws grave and hope to god we can break this curse before the madness comes for
me .