SHADOWS OF THE FATED MOON

Chapter 3: Shadows in the Trees

Trigger; rough s*x, Dom situation, sharing with family.

Scene One: Kayla and Caleb

The forest past the village border was darker than most dared to wander this late. The moon hung behind clouds like a spy too afraid to witness what was coming. Kayla’s boots crunched softly through the pine needles as she slipped deeper into forbidden woods, her cloak pulled tight despite the warmth.

She knew the path well.

It was the same trail she used many times as a rebellious teenager. She would sneak out and go swimming in the lake on the south border with Alayna and Marek. There were many memories on this path. Only now… she walked it alone, which made her betrayal start to weigh on her a little.

A shape stepped from the shadows, tall, lean, and smirking.

Caleb.

He was dressed in black leathers, his red hair tied back, and his deep brown eyes glowing faintly gold in the dark. He radiated power, and the hunger in his expression was unmistakable.

“You’re late,” he said, voice low and gravelly.

“Well I had a birthday party to attend.” Kayla hissed. “I couldn’t leave too soon they would have grown suspicious.”

“Did it happen?” he asked, stepping closer. “Tell me.”

Kayla swallowed hard. “Yes. Tonight. Her power awoke, she is without a doubt full blooded Fae.”

His nostrils flared. “What did you see?”

“Fire,” she whispered. “Black flames and Shadows that moved like they were alive. It was like the forest bowed to her. They all just stood there, in awe, like her powers didn’t represent darkness. Mirra just stood there, watching, like she’d been waiting for it all along. Like she knew her granddaughter was a monster.”

Caleb’s face split into a slow, feral grin.

Kayla’s voice cracked. “But not just any Fae. Mirra said she had ancient blood. That she was chosen by shadows, like it’s a separate being in control of itself and needs a host.”

Caleb’s eyes lit up. “The old Fae lines are beyond powerful. That explains it. The pull… the scent… the power.” He moved to pace, excitement making him nearly shimmer with contained energy. “My father will want to know. This makes her even more valuable.”

Kayla’s hands clenched. “You mean more valuable than your Broodmare.”

Caleb stopped. Turned. “She’s my fated mate, Kayla. I deserve her.”

“No. I’m your mate,” Kayla snapped, stepping forward. “Don’t you feel it? The bond—”

He seized her chin with cruel fingers, leaning down. “I feel the bond. I also feel nothing for you.”

Her breath caught, eyes shining with rage. “How could you want her over me? Your fated mate? What can she offer you that I can’t?”

“I want her because her bloodline will make my children gods, and your power is nothing compared to hers.” “But I won’t reject either of you. Face it, you’re just going to have to learn how to share.” Caleb was now behind Kayla pressing himself into her. “Why not just reject me? You love Alayna so much.” Caleb snickered, “Because darling After I’m done filling her with my seed, and producing as many pups as I can squeeze out of her. I need someone to raise them. I’ll still need a Luna to help run the pack when I’m disposed of.” Caleb reached his fingers up her skirt and felt around her panties. “I told you I don’t want you to wear panties anymore.” Caleb growled, and roughly tore them off. Kayla welp at the slightly painful sensation of the fabric snapping around her skin. Caleb shoved her forward against a tree, pinning her front side against the rough bark of the pine. Before Kayla could protest, or turn around Caleb, undid his belt and shoved his c**k all the way in her. Kayla moaned. “Next time listen, and don’t ever question me with Alayna again!” With that Caleb thrust into her as hard as he could, so hard her feet left the ground on the impact. “Understood?” Caleb pulled Kayla’s head back by her hair. Kayla moaned and hissed the pleasurable pain. “Yes.” She croaked. “Good!” With that Caleb smacked Kayla on the ass and started pounding into Kayla with ruthless speed. By the time they were done Kayla’s legs were shaking and Caleb’s seed was dripping down her legs. He didn’t let her c*m at all, because she wore panties, and questioned him. That was her punishment to go unsatisfied while he finished inside of her three times. Another part of her punishment was currently getting dragged to Alpha Richard’s office, with his c*m still hot, fresh, and dripping down her leg. “Caleb please let me change, or at least clean up before meeting your dad.” Caleb gleefully refused, her embarrassment and shame brought him so much satisfaction.

Late that same night – Alpha Richard’s Estate, private study

The grand study smelled of old leather, s*x and cigars. The fire crackled low in the hearth, casting long shadows over the towering bookshelves and stone walls. Kayla stood stiffly, arms at her sides, heart pounding. Alpha Richard with no regard to his two new visitors continued f*****g the omega he had bent over his desk. He made direct eye contact with Kayla, his cigar dropping embers on the omega’s back. He pulled out of the omega and shoved her away, in which she adjusted her skirt and sat on the couch across the way. His massive c**k was still hard, Kayla noticed his belly no longer showing muscles and just how hairy Alpha Richard was, but the power radiating off him was still enough to attract most women. Kayla looked away as Richard adjusted his pants and sat down.

His crimson-red hair tied back to reveal the scar trailing down his cheek. His ugly brown eyes were unreadable, like stagnant water with something rotting beneath the surface. His hands—too large for a man, of his stature but every inch of him radiated restrained violence. Once he sat down, Alpha Richard sniffed the air. His eyes went dark and he looked at Kayla with hunger.

Caleb stood in front of him, hands clasped behind his back, chin raised in smug satisfaction.

Kayla stood further off, arms folded, trying to look composed.

“Well?” Richard’s voice was like old bark breaking under strain.

Caleb stepped forward. “Father I brought you a peace offering and some great news. It’s confirmed. Alayna is Fae, and she carries ancient blood.”

Richard’s brow ticked upward. Drawing his attention from Kayla temporarily. “How do you know?” Richard asked his son.

“She awakened her powers last night,” Kayla added, keeping her voice even. “There were shadows and black fire. Mirra called it ancient.”

“And?” Richard asked.

“She also, said the shadows had their own will, just using Alayna as a host,” Kayla said.

“Where are they?” Richard demanded.

Kayla flinched slightly at his tone. “ A clearing about 10 miles past the Eastern border, toward the cliff side.”

Richard rose from the chair with surprising grace for his size, stepping around his massive desk. “I told you, boy. You wanted power. Legacy. It will not be handed to you, you will take it. You want that girl as your mate?”

“I will have her,” Caleb said, jaw tight.

Richard smiled. It didn’t reach his eyes. “Then you better go get her. And make sure she doesn’t die resisting. Or that I don’t lose patience first!”

He turned his gaze to Kayla then. A sick smirk appearing on his face as Richard eyed her up and down.

“You said she trusts you?”

Kayla swallowed. “She does. I can keep her close.”

“Excellent,” Richard said. “Your mate bond with my son may still be useful in capturing her. “Now Caleb why don’t you go gather some warriors. I’ve got something I need to finish first.” Richard walked past Kayla making eye contact the entire time. He grabbed the Omega on the couch, and flipped her over. While pulling up her skirt and take off his pants he watched Kayla. Feeling uncomfortable she looked away.

“Of course father, link me when you’re done and we’ll go over a plan. With that Caleb grabbed Kayla and they left the office.