[Chance’s POV]My gaze remains locked on Gale as Talia and Ramone begin to argue. By the look in her eyes, I can tell that she realizes what she has done wrong.Good, that meant that she was learning, but it seemed that she hadn’t learned enough yet. I would have to punish her later for openly disobeying my orders.‘If you claimed her, this wouldn’t be a problem.’ Fray points out, giving a growl of frustration. ‘She belongs to us and we should show that to all the bastards that have their eyes on her.’Pushing Fray aside, I continued to take Gale in. If I said that she didn’t stand out, I’d be lying. With her silver eyes, fair skin, killer body, and white blonde hair, she looked like a fucking angel. However, that still wasn’t enough to make me want to put her beside me."Would you like to come to dinner tonight?"Snapping out of my daze, I looked to where Ramone stood, his dark eyes openly taking in Gale as she stood aside waiting to be freed."Pardon?" Gale murmurs, yanking her gaze
[Gale's POV]My body is alive from the forcefulness of Chance's kiss, but I know that this is wrong.I lift my hands and begin to push against his chest. However, this only spurs him to wrap his arms tightly around me, pushing our bodies even closer."We can't..." I gasp, managing to disengage my lips."Quiet!" Chance growls before beginning to grab at the skirt of my dress.My eyes widen as I realize what he is planning to do. How could he even consider it when we could be caught at any time?"Don't!" I hiss, grabbing at his hands."I said, be quiet!"A yelp of shock and excitement escapes me as one of his large hands grabs my wrists and pins them above my head.As I tried to process what exactly was going on, Chance gave a tug at my skirt, easily ripping it and leaving me much too exposed."What if someone comes looking for us?" I gasp, realizing what he had planned."That's why I said stay quiet." Chance murmurs against my neck. "The chemicals in here will mask our scent, but you m
[Gale's POV]I kept my gaze firmly fixed on Chance as I spoke. I knew from the look he was giving me that he was confused by my words, but I just couldn’t explain this to him. This was my deepest, darkest secret and if anyone were to find out, I was as good as dead.‘Repeat that.’ Chance’s angry voice booms in my head. ‘I don’t think I heard you correctly.’Instead of responding, I simply remained silent. "This is getting old." Grayson, my father’s newest guard, growls. "Come along, princess."‘Princess?’Shit, now there was no way that I was going to be able to keep him from asking questions."Alright." I sigh, stepping towards the man so that he can grab me. "Just let the wolf go.""If that is your command." Grayson huffs. "You heard her!" He calls to his men who are watching us silently.‘LIKE HELL I’M JUST GOING TO LET YOU LEAVE!’I flinch as Chance’s enraged voice booms in my head, but I continue to move with Grayson.‘Just leave.’ I growl, hoping that he will.‘NO!’Rolling my
[Chance's POV]I wake up with a jolt and scan the empty space around me. Fuck! She managed to get away with those thugs that were surrounding her.Letting out a growl, I shift back to my human form and try to ignore the rage that is boiling within. I would be damned if she managed to get away!I jump up and sniff the area, trying to get a whiff of Gale's scent. Though faint, it is there, and I begin to follow. The night is calm and there isn't a creature in sight as I stalk the damn woman who knocked me out and ran. With each step, her scent grows until finally I find myself staring up at the castle of Alfred Redrin, the king of Redrin, a small neighboring country adjacent to Langley. Confusion rolls through me as I try to determine what this man could possibly want with Gale. Then, the memory of one of the guards calling her princess strikes me, spurring my curiosity further. It seems I've truly found myself a fun toy that is full of secrets.'Go get her!' Fray growls, sending wave
[Gale’s POV]A sigh escapes me as I stare at the crowd below. Leave it to this foolish old man to go all out whenever he could.Three days had already passed since I was brought back to this place, and despite my best efforts, I was unable to escape. It seemed that since I ran away, my father had increased his security and anywhere I looked, someone was waiting.Now that I was still stuck here, I had to attend this ridiculous coming-out party for my father. If I could guess, he would use this as an opportunity to show me off to high society and see if I caught the eye of an even more powerful man than Duke Watson.Letting out a breath, I looked down at the frilly golden dress that I was forced into by Naidene, my father’s head maid. It made me look like a true pampered princess and drove me mad.‘I want our mate.’ Anya whines as I start down the stairs. ‘Let’s leave this place.’‘I’m trying.’ I sigh. As I descend the stairs, voices and soft string music drift towards me, indicating t
[Chance's POV]"I don't believe three will be needed." I murmur, shooting a glance towards where Gale stands silently. "One should be plenty.""Martin, are you truly going to go back on your promise?" The fat Duke hisses as his face begins to turn bright red. "Trinity has been promised to me since young!"A wave of rage rushes through me at the bastard's words. What the hell did he just say?'Kill him!' Fray roars."Nothing was set in stone." Martin shrugs easily. "Now, why don't we head to the arena."Nodding, I prepare to move, but stop as a loud roar of rage escapes the fat Duke."I WILL NOT BE BELITTLED LIKE THIS!"By this point, we are all being watched by everyone present for this sham of a coming-put. Their faces hold excitement over drama, showing just how ridiculous high society truly is."Don't I get a say in this?"Gale's voice is clear as a bell as she speaks, and I find myself looking towards her again. Her face holds no emotion, but I can sense irritation seething from h
[Gale's POV]The carriage around us rattled along the bumpy road leading back to the kingdom of Langley. So far, Chance hadn't uttered a word. Instead, he kept his inquisitive gaze on me as if debating something deep. It was beginning to make me uncomfortable, but I didn't quite know what to say.When I was brought back to my father, I didn't expect to be immediately bought by Chamce. It was confusing, and I couldn't help but feel a slight sense of doom towards the whole ordeal."Could you say something." I finally snapped, unable to control my growing anxiety. "Why did you do what you did?"Langley and Redrin weren't enemies, but they weren't allies either. Why would Chance bother with a visit?"Better question," Chance huffs. "What is your relationship to Martin Redrin?"Shit, I knew he wasn't going to let me get away with not explaining."Would you believe it is all a lie?" I try, hoping that he will just drop the subject.Images of that day when the orphanage was ransacked by my f
[Gale's POV]"Chance," I gasp as his fingers begin to trail beneath my dress. "We can't."Chance is like a madman craving the touch of another, and despite my head screaming that we needed to stop, my body was asking for more."We can." Chance responds, nipping at my neck. "Don't deny what your body wants."If only it was that simple. If I continued to allow this to happen, didn't that make me the other woman in Chance's engagement to Talia? I didn't want that title, and I didn't want to be someone's secret. But when Chance's desires radiate from him, every fiber of my being screams for him, and I simply can't say no."What about Talia?" I murmur, unable to remain quiet. "You're engaged.""What about her?" Chance growls, yanking my dress up to my thighs.My eyes widen as I realize what he intends to do right here in the carriage."I don't want to be the other woman!" I hiss, grabbing his hands.This time, Chance stops what he is doing and lifts his head enough to meet my gaze. His eye