"You..should reject me, this is wrong," I rasp out between his powerful thrusts, wanting to push him away but my wolf is totally against it, making my body betray me and becoming even more welcoming to him by squirting in abandon. Calhoun's sweaty brow raises in amusement as he hooks my legs around his hard, naked waist, "we were made mates for a reason, I cannot throw that away," "I don't want to hurt my mother, not anymore .." my last word ends up in a quivered moan because he is going at a full speed now, making my eyes travel into the back of my head. No, this is wrong! "You already started hurting her on the night you parted those legs for me," Calhoun voice supress my moans as he pounds hard into my dripping wet honeypot. *** It all started the night I turned twenty-one. I was dared by my friends to hook-up with a total stranger. Tipsy and determined to be a badass, I approached the most powerful man in the club and had hot steamy sex with him in the back seat of his car. The following day, I traveled for my mom's wedding and came to find out that the stranger I hooked up with is to be my stepfather. And as if that isn't enough, we are mates.
View More「へぇー、思ってたより大きく載ってるじゃない!」
「麗子(れいこ)さん、恥ずかしいですってば」
「どうして? 緋雪(ひゆき)、写真うつりいいわよ?」
「あんまり見ないでくださいよー」
お昼の休憩時間、人気の女性雑誌をパラパラとめくりながら、会社の先輩社員である麗子さんがニヤニヤとした笑みで私を冷やかす。
【 ウエディングプランナー・朝日奈(あさひな)緋雪さん 26歳 】ブライダル会社で働いている一般人の私にとって、自分の顔が大きく載っている雑誌を目の前にすると、恥ずかしくて顔から火が吹きそうになる。
私は一年ほど前まで、式や披露宴、結婚指輪や引き出物など、お客様をサポートする実務に就いていた。
だけど今は企画部に移り、新しいプランの作成と、市場調査をおこなうのが私の仕事になっている。そんな私に、雑誌の取材オファーが来たのは一ヶ月ほど前だった。
記者がどこで私のことを知ったのかはわからない。 だけど、なぜか私を取材したいと名指しで指名してきたようだ。『いいじゃないか、朝日奈。会社にとっても良い宣伝になるし』
私の上司である袴田(はかまだ)部長は、その話を聞いた途端、笑顔で大賛成した。
『いや……でも、部長……』
『働く女性特集の記事だってさ。朝日奈が優秀だからオファーが来たんだよ。大丈夫だって! それにもう取材OKの返事をしちゃったからなぁ』
『え、えぇ?!』
否応なく、とは……まさにこのことだ。
私が断ろうと思ったときには、すでに部長が先方へ返事をしてしまったあとだった。 しかも、優秀だから、などと取って付けたようなお世辞まで言われて。 にこっとした笑みを向ける上司を目の前にして、力なくガクリとうな垂れたのを覚えている。袴田部長は、四十歳で独身の男性。
元々、インテリアデザイナーを目指していたらしい。 十年ほど前、違う会社から引き抜きで我が社へやってきた人材だということは、他の人に聞いて知った。たしかに部長は、何を選ぶにしてもセンスがいいし、アイデアも素晴らしい。
だから部長職に抜擢されたのだと思う。そんな部長のもとで一緒に仕事がしたくて、私は企画部への異動を希望して現在に至っている。
部長が面白いと感じたもの、いけると思ったプランは実際に評判を得ることが多い。
だから私は純粋に部長を尊敬している。先見の明があって仕事熱心だから。
もちろん、その尊敬の中に恋愛感情なんてものは微塵もない。 何より私は自分の作ったプランでお客様に喜んでほしい。この仕事をしていて一番に思うことはそれだ。部長に言われるがままに雑誌の取材を受けてしまったけれど、あとでこれだけは凄く後悔した。
出来上がってきた雑誌を見ると、予想以上に私の顔写真が大きかったから。 もっと目立たなく、小さく載るものだと思っていたのに。なんとか断ればよかったと、かなり本気で思ったけれど、こうなってしまっては後の祭りだ。
Kristen’s POVIn the midst of the Alpha gathering, as discussions about the Moon's Veil unfold (A disease afflicting werewolves across different packs, causing loss of control during transformation and weakening their abilities), I catch sight of Ben Gregory for the first time in ages. His presence is a reminder of the Game of Alphas, where he betrayed Calhoun, leading to a dangerous confrontation with sharks.As Ben's phone rings, he excuses himself from the Alphas' table. Curiosity piqued, I notice Calhoun rising from his seat and following Ben. Intrigued and sensing tension, I decide to trail after them, wondering about Calhoun's intentions.My suspicions prove right when I witness Calhoun cornering Ben, pinning him against a wall. The boy struggles, attempting to free himself from Calhoun's formidable grip, but Calhoun's strength is overpowering. His eyes glow with a fierce red intensity, reflecting the lingering grudge from their past encounter."You thought you could get away wi
Kristen’s POV"It's a girl," the midwife announces, pulling the child out of me, leaving me exhausted and perspiring, helpless on the bed. All the pains wear out from me once the woman places the crying child in my arms.Baby number two.I smile through my tears as I kiss the child.Shortly after, Calhoun and Nana Joyce enter the room to take a look at our newborn.Calhoun, his eyes filled with warmth, approaches me and the baby. "She's beautiful, just like her mother," he says, his voice filled with affection. Nana Joyce stands beside us, a smile playing on her lips."Our little girl," I murmur, my eyes shining with a mix of exhaustion and joy as I look at Calhoun.He gently takes the baby into his arms, cradling her with utmost care. "Hello, my princess," he coos, his deep voice soothing the newborn. "You've got the best mom in the world right here."Nana Joyce, her eyes brimming with tears of happiness, adds, "She's a blessing, Kristen. A beautiful blessing."Calhoun looks down at
With Calhoun back, the pack feels more alive. People are taking their duties seriously, and we've resumed the search for Bruce's murderer. But Calhoun is different now, just half the size he used to be. His clothes hang loose, showing the toll of the curse.Despite his changed appearance, Calhoun doesn't bother with new clothes. He dives into managing the pack, tirelessly addressing the chaos that unfolded during his three-month absence. A man on a mission, determined to make things right.In the middle of all this, our one-year-old son, Aiden, doesn't recognize his father anymore. Calhoun's presence, comforting to me, confuses Aiden.Trying to help Aiden understand, I say, "Look, Aiden, it's Daddy. He's been away for a while, but he's back now."Calhoun, bending down, extends his arms to Aiden. But our son hesitates, eyeing him with curiosity and uncertainty. Calhoun smiles warmly, coaxing, "Hey there, little buddy. It's me, Daddy."Aiden ignores him and runs into the arms of his nan
Calhoun's POVBefore Kristen can lose her balance and fall off, I'm already at her side, steadying her to her feet. Her eyes flutter, revealing her impending faint, and her breaths come out sharply, her mouth parting."Kristen..." I tap her cheek repeatedly, but she's already lost consciousness. Cursing under my breath, I gather her in my arms, carrying her in a bridal style.As I raise my head to look around, everyone stiffens. The shock in their eyes mirrors the astonishment I expected. It's been a week since they last saw me, a week of torment for Kristen and the pack.Gregory, with eyes nearly popping out of their sockets, stammers, "Is that really Calhoun?"I shake my head at them, my gaze hardening as I respond, "Yes, it's me. I heard everything. Trying to replace me and marry off my pregnant wife, calling me a dead man."The elders, attempting to explain, are met with my stern silence. Raising my hand, the room falls into an immediate hush. I take a moment to look at Kristen, m
Kristen’s POVA full week passes, and I find myself paralyzed by emotions and fear, reluctant to face the possibility of witnessing Calhoun's last breath. The elders, sensing the weight of the situation, gather all pack members and call for my attention. Reluctantly, I make my way to the gathering, where they confront me in front of the entire pack."We've consulted the pack doctors, Kristen. Calhoun has only a few days left," Elder Festus declares, his tone somber.The weight of their words hangs heavily in the air as the elders present an ultimatum. I must either step down as Luna of the Greyhound pack or marry Gregory, the chosen successor to the Alpha throne.Disagreeing swiftly, I say, "Calhoun will not die. I won't entertain such decisions."The elders, resolute in their stance, continue pressing me. Gregory, a mix of sympathy and determination on his face, steps forward and implores me to consider the proposal. But I know it’s all a facade. He’s not truly who he claims to b
Kristen’s POVWhere is Alpha Calhoun?The question keeps popping up and spreading within the pack.Until I decide I’ve had enough, and so I called for a meeting with the council of elders."He's sick, okay!" I burst out, my patience exhausted, tears welling up in my eyes."What do you mean, Kristen?" Elder Festus inquires, concern etched across his face.Taking a deep breath, I begin the painful revelation. "It's a curse. Calhoun is bedridden, reduced to a skeleton. We've been trying to find a way to break it, but it's relentless."Gregory, the ever present pain in the assinterjects, "A curse? Are you serious? This sounds like nonsense.""It's the truth," I retort, frustration evident in my voice. "I've been trying to handle things, but it's not easy. The pack needs to know what we're dealing with."Expressions of shock and disbelief rises through the council of elders. Gregory scoffs, "A cursed Alpha? You expect us to believe that?"Elder Adolphus, usually calm, leans forward, "Kris
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