(Amaia)

Queen Adrnia asks me to return to him.

"He needs you right now. The truths are heavy on him. I told him about Rigel."

I can imagine that Saiph must be struggling with his returning memories. Learning the truths about his mother and brother takes a toll.

Alone, I return to him. Everyone stays back, letting me speak to him.

Saiph appears lost. Bond trembles from his grief and worries. We talk and I try to pacify him.

It’s then that he tells me about his wolf. Excitement runs through my veins at the prospect of finally seeing and meeting him.

Saiph’s eyes burn bright like rubies tinged with gold at the edges.

Mesmerised, I watch him, holding his face in my hands.

"Amaia!" A possessive growl slips through Saiph’s lips and the very hair on the back of my neck stands up. The voice vibrates through my very cells. Obsessive and commanding.

"Hey! What’s your name?" I ask, rubbing Saiph’s cheekbones.

"Zlatka!" Comes the heavy voice again.

"Zlatka! It’s an honour to finally meet you," I lovingly say, smiling at him. Seeing that he is watching me.

"He wishes to meet you. If you are ready for it," Saiph asks.

My blood sings with euphoria at Saiph’s words and like an overexcited child, wishing for a new toy I nod my head.

Getting up, Saiph towers over me. I can never get used to his hulking stature. His reddish-blue sweltering gaze is glued on my face while his hands reach out to the front of his shirt.

Unbuttoning it, slowly, I must add. The blue web of veins in his hands bulges out, making my mouth water.

"I don’t know what he looks like, so it’s going to be a surprise for both of us," Saiph says in his gravelly voice.

"We will both see at the same time like a surprise."

Saiph removes his shirt revealing his perfectly toned body to me. The tattoo glistening in the candlelight, muscles bulging in the right places.

I lift my hand and place it on his heart, feeling the deep rhythms under my palm.

~Thud~Thud~

Virile and steady.

"It beats only because of you," his hoarse whisper makes my legs jelly. He removes his pants, standing before me in all his glory.

His fingers slide under my chin guiding my face up.

In his eyes burn vestiges of red, as from smouldering ash, alongside a vivid blue like the sea trenches.

Deep and dangerous, they pull me. Leaning down, getting closer. His soft lips claim mine in a possessive, fervent kiss.

Like the rain on the scorched, barren earth I soak in everything he has to offer.

My fingers curl against his chest, holding on as he begins to shift.

From Saiph to his wolf. My breath comes out laboured when his mouth shifts into a snout. A golden glowing snout to be precise.

Surprised, I take a step back and observe the marvellous creature he has shifted into.

Huge, he is even taller and larger than Snow.

Like a radiant wolf formed of molten gold, its fur shimmers like living fire.

Its piercing red eyes glow with power, intelligence and possessiveness.

Each strand of its coat flickers like embers, casting warmth and light. It’s like experiencing a phoenix being born. He has blown me away with his appearance. Never have I seen a wolf like him. Golden with hints of yellow, red and orange.

Despite its fierce, elemental nature, it leans gently into my touch, calm and obsessive.

It feels less like a creature—and more like a guardian spirit born from flame and starlight.

"Wow! You are so marvellous." I bury my fingers deep into its soft, warm fur. It nuzzles into the place between my shoulder and neck. A low possessive growl he lets out. Inhaling my scent.

Its coarse tongue, thick and long waddles out and gives the side of my face a long lick.

It tickles and I can’t help but let out a laugh. He approves and gently pushes me down on the bed with his huge paws and swiftly climbs over me. Resting his paws on the bed he tries not to crush me under his gigantic body just like Saiph’s. His head comes to rest on my chest and I am instantly reminded of Zille.

Will he be back? I think to myself while holding Zlatka’s head with my hands, slowly caressing him.

He purrs under my touch in satisfaction. Our eyes remain locked as he further presses his body into mine.

Love sparks into my heart for him as I

continue to pat him and he just lies there revelling in my touch with his eyes closed.

"What’s this new feeling seeping into the bond?" Alnitak’s voice comes through the mindlink.

"Saiph awakened his wolf and I just met him," I tell them and an excitement washes down the bond. Seems like they wish to meet him too.

"We are coming over," Alnilam’s gruff voice comes.

The wolves would like to meet their elder brother it seems.

"Come!" I softly whisper through the mindlink.

Soon the door opens and in walks the three brothers. Eyes wide, unblinking and yet intrigued. They gather around the bed like three spellbound hawks.

Zlatka slowly opens his eyes and lifts his head from my chest, observing them with a hint of curiosity.

"Wow!" Alnitak says in his excited tone. A smile dances on his lips finally.

"He seems to be built of living fire," Mintaka comments with his arms crossed and gaze intense.

While Alnilam’s eyes are flipping between violet and black. Snow seems to be on the edge to meet his older brother.

"He does." I ruffle his fur and then lift my gaze to level it with my intrigued and excited mates.

"What are you all waiting for? Get undressed and join us, let your wolves meet their brother."

With that, I finally let my body relax after a long long time and watch my mates get undressed.