"You know you don't want her, alpha. You are taking her from everyone else because you know you can. Because you know she is only a lowly omega who will go with you wherever you ask her to go." Simon pulled me closer to him, and Alpha Austin nodded.He slowly let go of my hand, a small smile on his face. "How about I show you just how true that is?" He stepped away from me, the same smile still on his face."I won't let her go with you."Alpha Austin laughed, then looked at me. "I will wait for you at home." He said simply and turned away.When he had said I was the one he wanted, I had dared to let my crazy heart flutter. There was no mate bond between us, so what would I count on to bring him back to me? Nothing at all.Knowinh that, I slowly released myself from simon's grip. I had nothing to bank on, and now, with just one taste, his lips on my neck, his hands on my waist, I am like some stupid she wolf on drugs. "You want to prove him right? You want to leave and run to him like
"Catherine." It was the first word I saw when I opened my eyes. Austin had his back to me and just a little lower than his shoulder was the name in a beautiful cursive.My breath hitched in my throat as I sat up on the bed. I didnt know if he was asleep, and I didn't even know where to go to. Should I go back to the pack house?I am sure the grand alpha and Lily would be around this morning. And the countless omegas that worked in the house too.But I couldn't stay here and watch his tattooed back like this. I sat there, lost and my palms covering my face. I suddenly heard himmove, and I lifted my head up."You're awake." He said to me."Just a minute ago." He stood up from the bed, and grabbed his shirt. I had been the one to remove it last night, but after that..."Alpha...last night...""You called me Austin last night, I am sure."I swallowed. "Yes. Austin...last night...""You made a promise you are not sure you are going to be able to keep."I lifted my eyes to him. "I guess I
Catherine swallowed, pursing her lips. I could see her jaw flexing, her hand clenched under her sleeve."Austin," She said. It was an obvious last attempt. "Austin, look at me."I turned to Austin, but he didn't look up at all."Austin, please. It's me, Catherine. Look at me."I felt my heart skip a beat as he turned ever so slowly. He lifted his eyes to hers, and raised a brow."This is what you wanted to see?" He asked her, then stood up. "Now that you have, can you leave?""Austin. You don't...you can't just stop loving me like that. You know it. When you look at her, it's me you want to see and you know it.""For goodness sake. We are going in circles here. Forget about what we used to share. Forget about everything and just get out, Catherine." His deep voice was steely with anger, and she gave me one last glare, then turned away and left.Austin stood there for a few seconds, and with a harsh curse under his breath, he walked away."You really love him, right?" The grand alpha a
My eyes bulged at him. "Kill...kill him? Why..why would I do that?"Liam shrugged. "I thought you were going to be luna?"The way he said it made me realize that it wasn't just enough to be the alpha's mate, or at least, his chosen one, I had to prove myself too. Probably in ways I have never imagined."You should go to the store now," Austin suddenly said from behimd me. "Wear something sexy."I turned to him, then walked closer as Liam walked away in the opposite direction. "What is this about killing someone?""Don't you know about the series of omega killings? Don't you know about my uncle? Don't you know about all our soldiers that are still being held captive?" He was looking at me incredulously, like he couldn't believe I was unaware."I do, but...why does it have to be me?"He didn't answer, but pulled his shirt upwards to reveal a long jagged acar. "Because I tried. And now I know his weakness."Women. It was clear."So I just..." I pulled the syringe towards me, showing how I
"A little play thing?" Duncan asked, sizing me up, but I could see where his eyes lingered. I was sure Austin could see too, judging from the smile on his face."I hear you like them lots. So I got you one fiery she wolf. Had to cover her up good so no other wolves growl at my gift for you."Liar. I thought as i tried to straighten to a seating position."She is beautiful." Duncan remarked, then leaned towards me. I immediately closed my eyes as he trailed a rough finger down my face to my neck, then lingered at the clothe's neckline."You have enough time to do that, Duncan." Austin's voice cut him off from his exploration, saving me from the monstrous wolf."I guess I do. It seemed you took some time to do your research before bringing her to me."Austin looked at me, and I thought back to that one kiss we shared. "Of course. But I kept her exclusively for you. For your entertainment." He added the last part simply for the effect. I struggled to a seating position finally, then lo
I stayed there, watching his eyes. Deep blue that somehow knocked the breath out of me. Not in the way Austin's deep red ones did, but in a different way. In a way that had me almost tripping over."Hazel! What are you doing?" Austin whispered harshly, his voice a small hiss.I turned to him, blinking a little, then turned back to Duncan. He seemed just as frozen in place as I was, and for some reason I found the hand that held the syringe becoming a little weak."Hazel!"I blinked again, snapping out of my reverie only for a small moment, before quickly going back, my lips parting slightly. How had I not noticed how beautiful he was? Not like Austin, he didn't have the sheer perfection Austin had, but there was something...the more I looked at him, the more I felt like I was being pulled to him. Ever so violently, but ever so subtly.I swallowed, feeling my throat go dry as he raised his hand to me, then slowly touched my cheek, letting his fingers push my hair away.I found my self
"How can Duncan be your mate? Of all werewolves in this pack and outside, it had to be Duncan?"I swallowed and looked up at him. "The same way your mate ended up being the woman who broke your heart."Silence fell between us, my eyes wide. When he spoke again, his voice was calm, yet angry. So angry."Hazel, you seem to always forget. In the eyes of the world and mine...you are the woman the moon goddess has given to me. Don't go around saying things about Catherine because I don't want to have to deal with any mess." He sighed and raked his hands through his hair."It is so easy to do that, I guess." I answer in a small voice. I wasn't even sure if I was sarcastic."About Duncan..." He sucked in his lower lip. "Let it stay between us. Since he is already dead, the mate bond doesn't stand for anything any longer. It is already severed and you are a free wolf now."I took in a deep breath. "You asked me to think of this as you intertwining the thread of bonds. I guess you forgot to me
"What are you doing?" I asked him, my eyes taking him in. He still looked the same, but it wasn't like I had expected him to change. It hasn't been that long. But so much had happened through that short time, and he had gone from being my closest friend to someone I wasn't so sure about."I asked nicely, Hazel." He said, then blinked and took a step closer to me."Are we still on this? What is so wrong with staying friends? What is so wrong in the relationship we used to have? Why can't we just keep it that way? Why can't you stay my friend?"His brows furrowed. "Is it not obvious, Hazel? I have been a fool for so long and now I want to correct all those....""I would rather you don't. I would rather you stay the same way, please." I didn't give him another chance to speak, before I turned away towards the half closed door.The first thing I saw when I stepped out the door was Alpha Austin's very unmistakeable frame as he climbed the first stair.I immediately went back in, my heart