LOGINISABELLA
Warmth.
I stirred in my sleep, the first sensation I experienced was warmth. Soft, steady, and comforting. I nuzzled against it, wanting more. But then... it felt solid. Firm. Too close?
Confused, I slowly opened my eyes as the morning light filtered through the curtains, helping me se
**ISABELLA**“Stay close to me,” he murmured, his voice low, intimate.I could feel the heat radiating off of him, his scent enveloping me, his arms keeping me securely in place….never allowing my body to touch anyone else, no matter how crowded the bus got.I swallowed, my face heating. Our bodies were pressed together, every inch of me molded against him, his touch possessive yet protective.I didn’t want to move. Didn’t want this moment to end.Clutching the fabric of his shirt, I whispered, “Let’s get off at the next stop and take a taxi. You don’t have to force yourself to be here…”His warm breath ghosted over my face as he leaned in slightly. “I’m here because I want to be, Bella,” he murmured.
ISABELLAWarmth.I stirred in my sleep, the first sensation I experienced was warmth. Soft, steady, and comforting. I nuzzled against it, wanting more. But then... it felt solid. Firm. Too close?Confused, I slowly opened my eyes as the morning light filtered through the curtains, helping me see through my blurry vision. A familiar face, breathtakingly handsome and sleeping, came into view.Maximilian?His arms were wrapped around my waist. I froze. My heart pounded wildly in my chest.Was I dreaming? Why was Maximilian in my bed again?
**AMELIA**Black Mountain PackI returned late at night from the tea party, exhausted but maintaining the composed grace of a Luna. The moment I stepped into the packhouse, an Omega rushed forward, as she took the designer purse and fur-lined coat from my shoulders.“Luna, should I serve dinner?” she asked softly.I waved her off without looking. “No, I already ate after I finished shopping,” I tossed the shopping bags on the sofa.She hesitated. “Then should I serve only the Alpha?”I stopped in my tracks, my fatigue vanishing. “Alpha Jonathan is back?”“Yes, Luna. He arrived about half an hour ago.”A rush of e
**ISABELLA**My heart leapt to my throat. ‘How long had he been there?’He stood and walked over, peering down at my food. “Don’t tell me you actually eat leftovers?”My eyes flickered to his lips, an involuntary reaction. Heat flared across my cheeks. I quickly averted my gaze, “It’s still edible…”Before I could finish, he grabbed the plate and tossed it into the trash.My jaw dropped. “Why did you do that?”Without answering me, he took my hand and led me toward our small dining table. The moment I sat down, I noticed the warm meal in front of me…steaming, freshly made.Maximilian slid into the chair across
**ISABELLA**Maximilian’s lips pressed against mine…soft at first, barely a whisper of a touch, but stealing my breath in an instant. My eyes widened in shock, my lungs forgetting how to breathe. The world seemed to stop around me.For a fleeting second, I thought it was a dream. Until he tilted his head and took a slow, deliberate lick of my lower lip before pressing his mouth to mine again.My entire body froze and butterflies fluttered in my stomach. It was real. Maximilian was kissing me.My heart pounded like a drum in my chest. With my wrists still pinned above my head, I could only surrender as his lips moved over mine…slowly, teasingly consuming me completely. It felt like he was devouring me, slowly tasting every bit of my lip
**ISABELLA**“You’re really beautiful."Heat rushed to my cheeks as I shook his hand. "Thanks."His hand lingered in mine, his smile remained unwavering. "If you ever have any problems at school, just come to me. I’ll take care of it."Before I could respond, Maximilian grabbed Jaxon’s hand and shook it firmly. "How about helping me with my problem?"Jaxon cocked a brow. "What’s your problem?""You. Wash your hands before shaking with others." Maximilian released his hand with mock disdain."You jerk! Yours is dirty with sauce and you are the one talking!" Jaxon glared, but laughter bubbled around the table. None







