5

The man was almost two meters tall, with a muscular chest that was perfectly defined under his tight black shirt. However, all my attention was focused on his attractive face.

He had high cheekbones and freckled white skin that stood out against his short, tousled black hair.

From one second to the next, the air was trapped in my lungs, refusing to come out and making me feel suffocated.

I didn't understand why my body was reacting this way, but one thing was certain: this man could ask me for the world and I would find the strength to give it to him.

At that moment, a million things went through my head, but suddenly, the man rested his gaze on my body as a cynical smile formed on his perfect pink, full lips.

For a moment, I thought my heart would fly out of my chest, but the exquisite scent flooded my nostrils again, making me let out an excited gasp.

“This man... he smells like glory!” my she-wolf demanded in an almost unintelligible whisper.

I quickly pushed my thoughts aside and blocked her before the scent of my arousal reached this man's nose.

However, my thoughts were interrupted when Adeline stopped bowing. “My alpha... I'm done. May I leave?”

As soon as I heard her say that, my mouth fell open. This huge, magnificent man was the alpha who had kidnapped me?

I didn't have time to think about it when he gestured and Adeline left the room, leaving me alone with my kidnapper.

“You... you brought me here?” I asked, sounding completely nervous.

He heard my question and, ignoring me, took a step toward me, making me step back. His presence was powerful; I even thought I was going to fall to my knees, but I held myself back with all my strength.

“That doesn't matter... you're awake now,” he said in a hoarse, clear voice.

Damn it! When I heard that harmonious voice, I felt my heart pound with desire.

With a deep sigh, I tried to calm my thoughts as I looked at him. “Why did you bring me here?” I asked, still feeling confused.

At my question, he came closer to me again. I quickly backed away, feeling my back hit a pillar. I wanted to get away from him because his scent was driving me crazy.

On the other hand, he smiled cynically and brushed a strand of hair behind my ear. “Don't you understand yet, my love?”

His sudden words made me open my eyes in surprise. Had he really called me his love? Without saying a word, I shook my head and frowned with an annoyed expression.

“Enough! Tell me why you brought me here! Let me go now!” I said, crossing my arms over my chest.

The man had a powerful aura, but I wasn't going to let him do whatever he wanted with me. I was sick of all the men in my pack treating me like trash.

However, despite my bravery, he just smiled mockingly. “Oh, my love, you're not leaving here.”

My eyes widened when I heard him say that, but just as I was about to open my mouth to reply, he interrupted. “Besides, you belong to me, so I can do whatever I want with you,” he added in a possessive tone.

What the hell? Did he mean me as a trophy?

With a growl, I put my hands on his chest and tried to push him away, but despite using all my strength, he didn't even move an inch.

“I want you to get away from me! I'm not a damn object!” I replied angrily.

At my words, he continued to smile and, with a quick movement, took my hands and pushed me, slamming my chest against his muscular, hard chest.

Shit, my face hit his chest, making me gasp with excitement. But what the hell? Why was I excited?

“Let me go... please...” I hinted again, my body trembling.

But he grabbed my chin and forced me to lift my face to look him in the eyes. “Do you really want to leave? My love, I can smell how excited you are... Wouldn't you like to know why?”

At first I panicked, but I nodded in response.

I felt him release my chin as his delicious scent reached my nose.

“I'm your owner, your male, your mate,” he exclaimed, bringing his sweet lips close to the corner of my mouth.

Everything that was happening left me in shock. However, what worried me most were his words: how was this possible? Daniel was my mate. How could this strange alpha be my mate too?

“That's not... not possible,” I replied, shaking my head in denial.

“Oh, my love, of course it's possible. Don't you feel the bond? Doesn't that intoxicating scent excite you? Doesn't my voice excite you?” he said, his breath on my skin.

In fact, he was right. Ever since I saw him, everything seemed different, but I already had a mate who had rejected me without even letting me get to know him better.

Was this a second chance that the moon goddess had given me?

On the other hand, I couldn't deny that I was absolutely attracted to everything about this man: his skin, his eyes, his body, the way his hot breath hit my skin. Damn, I didn't even feel this with Daniel.

It was as if this man was meant only for me.

At that moment, my thoughts raced and I came back to reality. If this was true, why had the goddess given me Daniel as my first mate? It didn't make sense.

I didn't have time to dwell on explanations when he interrupted. “You can deny what's happening a thousand times, but one thing is certain: you're my mate, little cub, and that makes you mine, and I'll never let you go,” he added, bringing his face closer to mine.

“I... I want to leave... I don't know where I am... You can't just take someone like this and say all this!” I added, ignoring his comments.

In fact, I needed some time to process what was happening. Damn it, this couldn't be happening!

By then, Daniel must have realized that I wasn't with the pack and maybe he had been looking for me everywhere with his warriors.