로그인I stare out the window as the plane cuts through the clouds, but I don't see anything. All I see is her face. I see her eyes. I see the way she looked at me when she said she didn't want to be in a car with me."I don't need a man who treats me like a hook-up."Her words echo in my head.She's right. I treated her like she meant nothing. I pushed her away because I was jealous. Because I was scared. Because I'm a coward.By the time we touchdown and deboard, all I want is to see her.'We still don't know the name of that fucker she's engaged to,' my wolf grumbles.'I plan to find that out tonight.'The airport is crowded. I push through it without seeing anyone. My phone buzzes in my hand. It's Calder. I swipe the green button to the left."What's up?""Have you got Gremlin's new contact?" His clipped voice is tinged with irritation. "The one I have is deactivated.""I've got it but why do you need it?"A pause. "You're going to want to sit down for this.""Calder.""Raylynn was at a
Zephyr releases me after another harsh kiss, his hands unbuttoning his pants. “On your knees.”I don't realise when I lower myself to the floor, just as his trousers pool around his ankles. He releases his hard cock from his boxers, fisting it with his palm as pre-cum leaks from the tip.I want to taste the glistening liquid.As if reading my mind, he drags the tip against my lips, but my stubborn self refuses to part my lips for him to put it in.“Open up.”I shake my head. I’m still upset about him pushing me away, and his cold behavior toward me. He didn't even listen to me. He acted like every other guy did after sleeping with me.“Open up.”I turn away. He chuckles darkly. “Refusing me?”When I don't respond, he wounds my hair around his hand and yanks it hard until I’m facing his cold, punishing stare. It looks rather depraved but the tingles in my hair only make me wetter… if that makes sense. How does he know which buttons to push? He smiles down at me. “You open your lips a
His voice is low. Demanding. The car is stopped outside my apartment building, but neither of us moves.I grip my hands in my lap. The ring feels heavy on my finger."That's none of your business," I say."Raylynn.""No." I shake my head. "It's my business. Not yours."He turns to face me fully. His eyes are dark. Intense."Are you back with Terry?"I scoff. "Hell no.""Then who?" His jaw tightens. "Is it someone from my company?""What? No.""Someone in my pack?""No.""Then who?"I stare at him. "Why do you care?" My voice comes out sharper than I intended. "You made it very clear that you're standing by my decision to stay away. You said okay. You walked away. You didn't fight for me."His jaw tightens. "Raylynn—""So why does it matter who gave me this ring? Why do you suddenly care?"I reach for the door handle. He grabs my wrist."Don't." His voice is rough. "Don't run from me."I turn to look at him. His eyes are glowing. Not fully shifted, but close. His wolf is present. Watch
The water is scalding.I stand under the spray, letting it beat against my shoulders, trying to wash away the frustration that's been building for weeks.It doesn't work.My dick is still hard. It's been hard since the night I slept with her. Since I felt her body beneath mine. Since I heard her moan my name.Every day since has been a slow torture. Every time I see her, I want her. Every time I smell her scent, I need her. And every time I push her away, I hate myself a little more.The water cascades down my chest. I close my eyes and see her face.She was telling the truth. Terry is gone. She broke up with him. She chose me.And I threw it back in her face.I was cold. Distant. Cruel.Because I saw Terry's arms around her and assumed the worst. Because I was jealous. Because I'm a fucking idiot.I press my forehead against the cold tile.She looked at me that night when I delivered the pizza. Those eyes. Hurt. Confused. Waiting for me to say something. Anything.I didn't.I just wa
I stare at him.He's holding the pizza box like it's the most natural thing in the world. Like he hasn't been ignoring me for two weeks. Like he didn't watch me walk away and say nothing."Alpha," I manage. "What are you—""Pizza guy was at the gate." His voice is flat. "I signed for it."He holds out the box. I take it. My fingers brush his and I pull away like I'd been burned."There's something else." He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small velvet pouch. "Ivy said you forgot this."He hands it to me. I look at the pouch. I don't open it."Thanks," I say.He nods. Then he turns and walks away.I stand in the doorway, watching him go. The front door clicks shut as I carry the pizza box, still holding the pouch, to the counter. I open the pouch. Inside is a small silver bracelet—one I left at the estate. One I'd forgotten about.I touch the cold metal. He came all this way to return it. Or he used it as an excuse.I press my palm to my chest. My heart is pounding. I should be
"Okay."One word. Flat. Empty.He doesn't fight me. He doesn't ask me to stay. He doesn't even look at me.Just... okay.I stand in the doorway of the estate, my hand still on the handle, waiting for something. Anything. A flicker of emotion. A sign that this matters to him.Nothing.The front door swings open. Ivy appears, her dark hair wild, her eyes bright."Raylynn!" She throws her arms around me, pulling me into a fierce hug. "You're back! I missed you so much!"I hug her back, but my body feels hollow. My arms move mechanically."Are you okay?" She pulls back, studying my face. "You look exhausted.""I'm fine," I say. The words taste like ash."Fine? You look like someone ran over your puppy. What happened? Did Terry try something again? Did he—""Can we not talk about it?"She stares at me for a moment. Then she nods. "Okay. Fine. But you're telling me everything later. Over hot chocolate.""I—""Don't argue with me." She grabs my hand and drags me toward the kitchen. "I made co







