"No way" Lia shook her head stubbornly, "I'm not doing it "

"You have to call out your wolf, " Daniel told her.

"I can't do that, who knows once she takes over if she'd let me in again"

" That is why you need to talk to her"

"Talking to her is ridiculous, she wants nothing but her mates. All she thinks about is sex and makes me look like a sex manic" She complained.

"No matter what, you still need to know about her," Daniel told her firmly.

"I know everything there's to know about her," she concluded.

"Fine" Daniel wrapped his arms across his shoulder, "What's your wolf's name?" He asked.

"Huh? I don't get you "

"Every wolf has a name, my wolf's name is Iyke. So what's yours?"

Lia gulped and looked away, scratching the back of her head awkwardly, "I have no idea"

"See? This is why you need to talk to her"

"But still she's -"

"You're a hybrid, Lia. Before your vampiric and wolf side can be in harmony, you have to be in peace with your wolf else both sides would keep on fighting for dominance and one day, you might just lose control, hurting the people you claim to love"

There was silence after Daniel spoke, his words sinking into her head.

She sighed, "How do I do it? Tell me there's a magic word to just summon and make her obedient "

"The last time you spoke, who summoned each other?"

"She did and that was after she almost raped Asher the previous night" she pointed out.

"It's not rape, Asher enjoyed it although he was scared out of his pants. You're just jealous she didn't let you in "

Lia scowled at him, "I'm her host, I'm supposed to have an idea of what she does with my body"

"Yeah, you're her master but mind you," his tone turned serious, "We both belong to you and your wolf - you both are one - and don't ever allow her to give you the silent treatment. Wolves are aggressive and vindictive creatures.

"If your wolf gives you a silent treatment, it could last on for years - twenty, fifty, hundred - and that means no phasing; you're stuck in your human form "

Lia was troubled, being a werewolf wasn't an easy job.

"Don't worry, it might look like a huge work but being a werewolf is so much fun" he assured his mate

Lia threw her hands in the air, "So what now?"

"Try getting her name for a start," he suggested.

"Fine" Lia breathed and closed her eyes, " Alright, you can come out now "

But she got no response.

"She's not talking to me" Lia informed Daniel with her eyes still closed.

"Try again"

"I need to talk to you," She told her wolf mentally and added, "Please" but she still ignored her.

"I'm beginning to think she must have given me the silent treatment" she notified Daniel once again.

" Try harder," Daniel pressed her.

"Alright I'm done being nice," Lia told her wolf determinedly, "If you don't get your ass out from wherever you're hiding it, I promise you that I would never let you in whenever I'm with my mates. I'll do everything within my power to keep you - "

"What is it now?" Her wolf's lazy accent sounded in her head.

"Finally, you appeared, your majesty" Lia said sarcastically.

"Why do we always bicker when we meet each other? "

Lia couldn't help but feel her wolf was downcast, what happened?

"What is wrong with you today?" She asked out of concern.

"Why do you care? Even if I told you, you'd probably mark me off like a horny wolf, so let me be "

Lia would have ignored her but Daniel's words played in her head causing her to sigh.

"Fine, what is it? I'm not going to judge"

"I want to mate "

Lia's lips twitched, as expected. She would have just shut her off and left but she had promised not to judge. So here she goes.

"I'm sorry but I can't grant that now, I still haven't chosen any"

"Fine, keep on killing me"

"You're not a human, so you're probably don't understand what I'm passing through "

"I'm in you, Lia, we're one. I know what you're going through, you just don't care about mine"

Lia frowned, had she been that ignorant of her wolf's feelings? These complicated feelings made her ask, "Why do you have to mate with them?"

"To complete the bond. Right now, I'm like a bright yet lonely star in the sky, I need company, I need to become one with my mate- we need to become one. "

" And right now?"

"I keep yearning for him, for only when we join together can our soul be truly complete else I'm lost"

Lia felt guilty, her wolf seems to be in so much misery. Lia couldn't deny that she doesn't feel it too, this burning need to be one in soul and body with her mates.

But the problem? It has to be a mate, not mates.

"What's your name?"

"Lolli "

Lia was amused, "As in lollipop?"

She felt her wolf roll her eyes.

"How can I elevate the torment?"

"Huh?"

"The loneliness? How can I make it easier on you until I make my choice?" Lia asked much to Lolli's amazement.

"Closeness. Spend quality time with each of them, the closer the better: nuzzle your face to their necks, kiss each of them-play with their tongues the most, run your hands through their hair, tantalize their arousal till they're nothing but pudding in your hand - "

"Alright, too much information!" Lia was quick to cut off their connection, "Thanks for your time"

By the time she opened her eyes, she was shocked to find out she was already wet between her legs, her wolf was just too …

"Are you okay?" Daniel roused her from her thoughts, "You look fluttered? Did she say something wrong to you?"

"No, she didn't. Lolli just gave me tips on how to seduce you and Asher" Lia said in her head.

"No, I'm just surprised actually"

"Why? What is it ?"

"I got her name and we kind of bonded a bit " she looked at him," To be honest, I feel kind of great, light - like some weight was taken off my shoulder"

Daniel boomed a smile at her," That's how it feels to be one with your wolf, Lia. Tonight, we'd go for a run to strengthen that connection between you both"

"Alright" she acknowledged him with a nod, she added, "Also this"

Daniel never anticipated that moment that his mate would pull him closer, place her hand on his neck and kiss him

It took him by surprise that he responded seconds later when the shock wore off. She wasn't gentle but kissed him passionately and he sensed her emotions played a huge part in it.

Her tongue accessed the inside of his mouth without asking for permission yet he liked it, she being dominant with him.

By the time they pulled away, both were heaving as if they had run a marathon.

"What was that for?" Daniel asked, still trying his best to regulate his pulsing heart.

"That was for you Iyke" Lia clasped Daniel's cheeks and said that, "That's to thank him for having patience with me "

Daniel was stunned, this was the first time she was doing such a thing. He could feel Iyke from within, he was gladdened by her action and wanted to reciprocate her gift.

After Lia had that brief talk with Lolli, she discovered it was their wolves who bore the brunt of their withdrawal - most especially for Daniel.

Alpha werewolves take what they want even if it doesn't belong to them, talk more when they own it.

So far, Daniel hasn't forced himself on her even when he has a lot of reason to do so.

For a start, Daniel could have been unreasonable and taken Lia away from Asher since she was originally mated to him and no one would have quibbled about it unless Lia decided otherwise.

But here he was, participating in a ridiculous competition with a vampire he despised so much for her heart.

"And this is his reply," Daniel said.

Lia was anxious to hear his response but what she did not premediate was to be carried off her feet as he walked deeper into the garden and was laid on the soft grass.

"Daniel" She was still questioning his motive when he ground his lips against hers.

She moaned against him, he gave her all his attention by showering her face and necks with kisses.

His hands traveled beneath her shirt, he began to knead her breasts, her moans filled his ears and giving him the incentive to pleasure her further.

"My God " Her head lulled back, arching her back and needing his touch to quench that fire burning inside of her. Lia had let Lolli in and this time, they experienced the pleasure together.

Her legs wrapped around his waist, pressing him into her through the clothes that separated them, hoping it would give her relief.

Daniel moved her legs away, lowered, and positioned himself between her legs. Lia gulped but her body tingled in anticipation of what he was about to do.

He licked her and her mind went blank, reeling from the sensation. Daniel didn't hold back at all, he flicked against her nub with his tongue while his finger rubbed her clit.

He sucked her essence, nibbed, and stimulated Lia until her body couldn't take it anymore as ecstasy crashed over her.

"I love you, mate "