LOGINElena
I was trapped between two Alphas in the pool, their bodies pressed tight against mine, hands on me, their scents—dark cedar, sandalwood, and something uniquely male and powerful—filling the air until it was thick enough to taste.
I could feel it—as if I could dart my tongue out and I’d taste it in the air.
Then I felt it. The hardness of their bodies pressing into me from both front and back.
Simultaneously.
“Let me go,” I whispered, trying to make my voice sound strong, but it came out weak. Because, fuck, no matter how brave I was—they were lethal, and now I was here, suspended in water, in the middle of the Alphas I had tormented enough that they had every reason to kill me right here and they could get away with it.
They have killed thousands.
I knew it.
Everyone knew it.
And right now—this situation for me? It wasn’t right.
“Why don’t you try going by yourself?” Jax murmured, his lips brushing near mine so I could feel their shape without a touch.
Fuck.
That felt good. Left my mind spiraling— how would his lips taste right now?
“But do you think you can make it to the end by yourself?” Ashton asked, teeth grazing my earlobe, and I felt the tiny shiver it sent down my spine.
The game had shifted.
This wasn’t about seduction anymore.
It was survival.
“You were all about not touching me,” I stammered, forcing my voice low and sharp. “And now you suddenly feel it’s fine to trap me like this in the middle of the pool?”
Jax chuckled, low and dangerous. “Oh, Little wolf,” one of his hands slid down, grazing my waist over the wet nightdress, then lower, to my shorts where he played with the band of it, his touch against my skin was tempting, evoking desires it shouldn't have, “Sometimes you need to cross certain boundaries to discipline pretty little things,” he murmured, lips impossibly close, “And apparently—”
“We are really good at that,” Ashton finished for him, voice deep and controlled, as his hands slid down from my shoulders slowly, deliberately, before moving further to my hands—and finally grabbing my hips under the water.
“At crossing boundaries? I doubt it,” I shot back, fighting to keep my defiance alive, and felt Ashton’s lip curve into a smirk.
Jax chuckled again, the sound rough and throaty. “Oh no…” And then without any warning, his hand slipped into my shorts cupping my pussy over my panty, “At disciplining pretty things like you.”
A gasp slipped past my lips.
Shockwaves traveled up and down my body. Foreign sensations exploded.
And I looked at him, wide-eyed.
He did not—
Fuck. I could still his hand against my pussy.
This was real.
“Well, that did cross a boundary, Jax,” Ashton murmured before his lips landed against my neck, kissing the spot between my neck and shoulder. My wide-neck top made it easy for him to find.
“But I guess we can allow ourselves this much,” he added, his hands slipping down to my ass and squeezing it.
I held my breath, trying to stop the moan that threatened to escape all at once.
“Let me go,” I muttered. “I know you guys can’t do more than threaten me with these stupid little moves.” My voice tightened, and the urge to clench my thighs together was almost irresistible — but Jax’s hand was right between them. “So unless you plan to fuck me here in the pool, I suggest you let me go.”
“What if we did fuck you right now, Princess?” Ashton’s teeth grazed my earlobe from behind. “Would that solve all your problems?”
My body betrayed me before my mind could. My hips pressed against Jax’s hand at the thought itself, and my thighs clenched instinctively. If we weren’t in the water, they would have felt how wet I was — for them. In more ways than one.
“You like that, little wolf?” Jax murmured, noticing my reaction. “Like our hands on you?” His fingers slid over my pussy through the thin fabric of my panties, and a moan nearly slipped out.
Almost.
“No,” I lied, the word barely a puff of air. “Not nearly as impressive as I thought.”
My mind was fogged. I wanted to fight back — at least in some way. Even trapped here, knowing I couldn’t really resist.
If I fought them… I’d drown.
And even if I didn’t? I’d still fucking drown. Drown in them and this game of theirs.
“Liar,” Ashton growled low behind me, his fingers digging into the flesh of my ass, pulling me tighter against him. His warm body pressed against mine, and desire coiled low in my stomach, tight and consuming.
Jax’s other hand tangled in my hair, tugging my head to the side and exposing the line of my throat to him. “You’ve been begging for this ever since we stopped your little escape plan,” he murmured, his lips brushing against my throat, stripping me bare as a shuddering breath escaped me.
“And now you’re saying you don’t like it?” His teeth grazed my skin lightly.
Oh god…
Save me.
I opened my mouth, and an unbroken gasp tore out. To cover it, I let out, “Like I said… not as impressive as I thought it’d be.”
“Let me see that,” Ashton murmured low. One of his hands slid up, and before I realized, it landed on my boob — and bad news: I wasn’t wearing a bra. His fingers pinched my nipple, and a moan left me before I could stop it.
And then, as if that wasn’t enough, Jax’s hand slipped inside my panties, finally landing on my bare folds.
ElenaThe moment Ashton stepped out of the mansion, every pack member who had been seated immediately rose to their feet, lowering their heads in a respectful bow. He acknowledged them with a simple nod before continuing forward. As the crowd slowly straightened, Jax rested a warm hand against the small of my back, silently guiding me out beside them.Dozens of eyes found me the second I stepped outside.Heat crept up my neck, and for the briefest moment, I wished I’d worn something that made me look… prettier. Something worthy of standing beside the Sterling twins.But what was done was done.“It’s going to be quick, okay?” Jax murmured, leaning close enough for only me to hear.I gave him a small nod.My gaze drifted toward the massive dining table set beneath the open sky. Three grand chairs at the head of the table sat empty, clearly reserved for us. The tabletop was overflowing with food—platters upon platters of breakfast dishes from every cuisine I could think of. There were fr
Gabrielle“It’s Henry, I have to pick this up,”I glanced at Monica. She met my eyes for only a second before giving a subtle nod. Pulling her robe tighter around herself, she silently crossed the room and leaned against the far wall, deliberately keeping out of sight. The faint rustle of fabric was the only sound that disturbed the heavy silence hanging over the room.And then I picked the call up.“Hello, Henry.”I kept my voice steady, measured. Calm.At least, that was the intention.A low chuckle drifted through the speaker.“Oh, well… future father-in-law.”And it was that moment, with the title he used, I knew—He knew something.Maybe not everything, but enough to make this call far more than a courtesy.“How are the wedding preparations coming along?”I let out a breath, forcing myself to relax instead of reacting.“Perfectly,” I answered without hesitation. “Everything is moving according to schedule. You know how I am—I don’t leave important matters unfinished.”“I’m sure y
GabrielleThe pack house was in complete chaos.My goddamned daughter—again.Elena was nowhere to be found.My soldiers were tearing the place apart, and I’d already searched every damn hideaway she’d ever used. The very first thought that’d crossed my mind when I realized she’d disappeared was the Sterling twins.Where the fuck were they?When I’d gone looking for them, neither Ashton nor Jax had been anywhere to be found.Ever since then, I’d been calling those bastards nonstop.Not one of them had answered.Fuck.I couldn’t even march into their pack and demand answers. They were far stronger than mine, and starting a war with the Sterlings would be suicide.Worse, I couldn’t tell Henry.That bastard would turn the entire territory upside down.“What are you so worked up about?” Monica asked as she rolled away from my side. Completely naked, she looked breathtaking. She reached for the bedsheet and lazily wrapped it around herself.I couldn’t tell her I suspected Ashton and Jax had
Henry“Sir, things at Gabrielle’s aren’t as stable as they seemed,” my beta, Stephen, informed me.I remained seated behind my desk, my attention fixed on the photographs scattered across its polished surface. Every single one of them was of Elena.I lifted the cigarette to my lips and took a long drag before slowly exhaling a cloud of smoke that swallowed the room. I had long since lost count of how many cigarettes I’d burned through. The ashtray had been spotless when I walked in. Now it overflowed with crushed filters and gray ash, a silent testament to the hours I’d spent staring at her face.Still, my eyes never left the photographs.I wasn’t stressed.No.Stress made people lose control.I had absolute control.What I felt was something far uglier.Rage.Cold. Patient. Suffocating rage.The kind that settled beneath the skin instead of exploding from it. The kind that sharpened every thought until all that remained was a single, obsessive certainty.Someone had dared to interfer
ElenaBoth Jax and Ashton looked utterly disappointed the moment Baron’s voice echoed from beyond the door.For a few lingering seconds, neither of them moved. They remained pressed against me, as though silently wishing whoever stood outside would simply disappear. Then, with a quiet sigh, Ashton reluctantly stepped back.“One of the rare times I actually want to kill Baron,” he muttered under his breath as he crossed the room and grasped the doorknob.The moment the door opened, Jax reluctantly loosened his hold around me as well. The sudden loss of their warmth left me unexpectedly cold, my body already craving the comfort of their closeness.Baron came into view the instant the door swung open. The moment his eyes landed on Ashton, he bowed respectfully.“Have all the members gathered in the breakfast area?” Ashton asked.Baron straightened before giving a firm nod.“Yes, Alpha. Just as you instructed, breakfast has been arranged in the front yard.” A faint smile tugged at his lip
ElenaThat seductive threat should have scared me.Considering how sore every muscle in my body still felt—how I could still feel both brothers inside of me—it should have sent every survival instinct into overdrive.Instead, a shiver raced down my spine.Before I even realized it, my eyes had drifted to Ashton’s lips, and the urge to kiss him burned hotter with every passing second.I lifted my gaze to meet his again, slowly licking my dry lips.“You are threatening me with a good time.”For the briefest moment, surprise flickered across Ashton’s face.Then he grinned.His hand tightened around the back of my neck as he tugged me closer.My body collided with his, and a gasp caught in my throat.“My, my…” Ashton murmured, sounding almost pleased. “You are getting bolder.”His grip on my neck tightened ever so slightly while his other hand settled on my ass, giving it a firm squeeze beneath his palm.A moan slipped past my lips on its own, but I refused to let the conversation derail
ElenaThe moment his fingers brushed against my aching pussy, a loud moan tore from my lips before I could stop it. The sound barely had time to fade before two low growls rumbled through them—deep, primal—their chests vibrating against me, sending sharp shivers racing down my spine.“Looks like it
ElenaThe thought was exciting. I’d admit that.Two Alphas—both devastatingly handsome, bodies carved by power, scents thick enough to make you want to sin and beg forgiveness later.“It’s not happening, Princess,” Ashton said flatly. “Forget it.”He turned to walk away.I caught his hand, gripping
ElenaI stood on the rooftop, staring down at the borders.Guards patrolled in relentless formation, eyes sharp, movements precise. No lazy pauses. No fifteen-minute breaks. Every shift was replaced seamlessly by another team.Fuck.There was no escaping the borders anymore.I swept my gaze north,
ElenaI was here. In my room.Back in my dad's grand fortress—the one I'd tried to escape this morning.Night closed in, thick and suffocating, swallowing everything whole. And my defeat? It sat heavy on my chest, bitter and sharp.They'd brought me back home in a ride I'd spent fighting the entire







