Hades's Wolves by G. Bailey

Author:G. Bailey [Bailey, G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Midnight Publishing Limited
Published: 2023-09-14T16:00:00+00:00

Thirty

NIMUE “NIMMY” WINDSHIRE

“Are you lost?” a male voice questions. “This castle can confuse even me at times.”

I spin around to see one of the king’s guards. Apollon. He is standing behind me, his arms crossed against his black leathers, and my cheeks blush.

“I’m sorry. Was I not allowed to search around the castle? I got a bit bored in my rooms,” I reply.

“No, you’re free to look around. May I show you some places that might keep you entertained?” he replies. The offer is innocent, that I can tell, but he is still a male. Every male I’ve ever known, other than my younger cousin, has tried to hurt me in some way. I look up at the very handsome dragon shifter, looming over me with how tall he is. I’m a bit speechless in his presence and have been since I met him. He is absolutely stunning. His white hair looks so soft, his tanned skin makes me look pale in comparison. He has a slim build, but his shoulders are quite built underneath the black leathers that show all of his body off. He must work out every day. The most workout I get is shifting into my wolf—who is very pissed with me at the moment, considering I’ve only shifted once since being free.

This male...I could have wanted once. Before I learnt how cruel males can be. This one...his presence makes me feel safe for some insane reason. I’ve never had a chance to actually look at a male and wonder what it would be like to have them kiss me because I want them to. Even being alone with this dragon is making my wolf tense up inside me, ready to shift and bite if need be.

Apollon waits patiently for my answer. “I’m quite alright, but thank you for the offer.”

My voice is sharper than I wanted it to be, but I let him search my eyes for a second, like peeping into my soul, and I wonder if he can see how much I fear males. If he can see the years of abuse and how I had everything stripped from me.

I’ve never been free until now, and I don’t know how to accept that I’m safe. “Okay. May I sit?” He waves at the bench near the window.

“I don’t see how I could stop you.”

“You simply have to say no, and I will leave,” he tells me.

I pause at his honest answer, my wolf settling down. “Okay.”

He sits on the bench, spreading out his long arms, and I turn back to continue to look out of the window. It gives me a perfect view over the city, and I can’t stop looking, finding new things everywhere I search. The tall buildings with sparkling crystals on top are my favourite parts, alongside how the light pours in from many tunnels above. It really is beautiful. I even like how they use mirrors to reflect the most light around the city, making it so bright. It’s been crafted to absolute perfection and yet hidden from sight.

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