Tongues intertwined like vines; a primal energy surged, heightened by the symphony of the wilderness. The moon

d his hand beneath the fabric of Penelope's top from behind. A gentle, cold touch elicite

ispered tenderly near William's mouth, her warm breath caressing his sk

saying this, William's hands moved with primal urgency in the

skin, with the touch of William's cold finger creating havoc and coaxing fo

sing around? Do I look

ttering the remaining pieces of clothing that adorne

utterance of the word 'punishment.' Familiar with William's authoritat

even touch myself." She immediately uttere

ha as his mate, she felt helpless when it came to matters of mating. I

nded, burying his face in the crook of he

ment in Penelope, prompting her to eagerl

ided her to recline on the damp grass near the waterfalls, q

plicit terrain of Penelope's body, eliciting a reaction on h

ught fiercely to align with his passion as the ardent couple surrendered to lovemaking near the pond. The am

of thrust, William grew increasingly excited

p pain made him flinch. Something pierce

ing aid from his mate. Much to his astonishment, she shoved him wi

nd pain, his eyes tracing Penelope's form a

he midst of his agony, William bellowed in his usual author

ask and shades. The enigmatic figure stood there with a silver dagger, holding Penelope in their a

ed with the harsh reality. 'Was Isabella right?' he wondered, tears we

m roared, exerting every ounce of his strength to stand. Despite his resolve to not succumb to

his voice laced with determina

nks the world bows at his feet. How does it feel to be brought to your knees?"

's exposed flesh, sending waves of agony through William. Betrayal by his mate shattered his instinc

me?" Isabella's voice p

registered the familiar voice echoing through th

rmation about William's whereabou

handle William," the

into her werewolf form as she dashed towards the so

, and he screamed out, "Keep yo

iam's back repeatedly, forcing him into a pained silence punctuated only by agonized growls. Wit

th this." William choked on his words, coughing up blood as he struggled

e ringing through the air. "Scream all you want, Alpha, but it won

nt, designed to inflict maximum t

e, he channeled his remaining strength into healing, refusing to surrender to the darkness closing in around him. As the m

his energy in a desperate bid to heal himself. However, his efforts were in va

sn't ready to die. The desire for vengeance burned fiercely within him, igniting a determination to survive and see his enemies

the grave to ensure your demise." William rasped out his final

Moon Goddess for her protection and swore vengeance against those who had betrayed him. With a heavy heart

true protector from afar in his last moments. She