MasukAfter driving through the town for another twenty minutes, Marcus finally slowed to a stop in front of an abandoned building by the roadside and killed the engine.A dense forest loomed behind the structure, its towering trees casting long, ominous shadows over the cracked pavement. According to the intel Aaron had provided, the Savage Tide pack’s territory lay somewhere within those woods.He could have driven all the way to the pack grounds, but he chose to leave the car there. If things went sideways, they would need a clean exit. The car was perfect for that. They could slip away from the pack unnoticed, reach the vehicle, and be gone before anyone realized they were missing.With that in mind, he turned towards her, his brown eyes dark with concern as they searched her face.“You ready?”She gave a soft nod. Marcus held her gaze for another second before stepping out of the car. Moments later, they were moving through the dense forest, fallen leaves crunching beneath their boots
After several minutes of brushing his teeth in the bathroom, Marcus finally stepped out, leaving her space to bathe, but not before teasing her enough to make her cheeks flush.Later, he called room service and had food delivered to their room. An hour after eating, they were dressed and back on the road, heading toward the Savage Tide pack.The ride was long and quiet. Dana didn’t utter a word the entire time, her mind consumed by thoughts of Dominik and a past she couldn’t escape.Marcus stole glances at her from time to time, wishing he could do something to lighten her burden. Unsure what to say, he stayed silent. He knew that whatever she was going through right now wasn’t easy, not after all she had endured at the hands of Dominik and his father.She had lost her father to them, watched them seize her rightful place as alpha, and survived years of torture.And now, to return after fourteen years—not as a child, but as an adult—must have felt overwhelming in ways he couldn’t even
The next morning, Dana woke to the sight of white ceilings above her, her body relaxed against the soft sheets. A gentle yawn slipped past her lips as she stretched lazily across the bed. That was when she noticed the god like figure lying beside her, fast asleep, his bare chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm.Her heart skipped at the sight. She bolted upright, her hand flying to her mouth as she tried to contain the shock rushing through her.She could hardly believe it… somehow, she had woken up in Marcus’s arms. Never in her life had she imagined something like this would happen.A soft smile curved her lips as she tried to mask her happiness. She was not able to stop her eyes from trailing over him, even in sleep he looked incredibly handsome, sculpted as if by the hands of the gods themselves.His red lips looked soft and compelling, his brows dark and sharply defined. A few strands of hair fell over his left eye, just enough to add to his already striking beauty.Her gaze
Marcus stood there long after she had gone to bed, his eyes lingering on her sexy form. Finally, he took a deep breath and tore his gaze away, reaching for his bag and pulling on a pair of black pants.He walked back toward the bed, a smirk curving his lips as he watched her tense. He could tell she was still awake, and the fact that they were sharing a bed seemed to be keeping her on edge.He settled on the bed, her body tensing as he wrapped his arms around her waist, drawing her close against his body. His wolf purred in his mind, clearly loving the way her body was pressed against his hard chest.Her intoxicating scent filled his nose, soothing his nerves in ways he hadn’t imagined possible. Once again, the urge to protect her surged through him, and he made a silent vow to do just that, knowing tomorrow was the day they would face that son of a bitch.“Sleeping yet?” Marcus asked huskily, his warm breath grazing her neck.Dana shook her head softly, remaining silent. He could tel
Dana had just stepped out of the bath and was about to slip on her top when the door opened and Marcus walked in. Her heart skipped a beat seeing him stand there, memories of their earlier encounter flashing through her mind. She blushed, not missing the way his gaze slowly traveled over her body.“Are you just going to stand there and watch me all day?” she teased, barely holding back a laugh when she saw him tense. Marcus smirked as he stepped into the room, only then realizing he’d been staring at her. She was putting on an oversized cream sweater that slipped off one shoulder, paired with fitted gray shorts that hugged her curves. He didn’t miss the way her nipples were poking through the clothes that told him she didn’t bother to put on a bra. The sight only seemed to spur him on, his gaze darkening as he took her in.“I wasn’t staring,” he said huskily, walking towards her.Dana smirked, “of course you weren’t,”He smiled, watching her settle onto the bed. “Here, I got you your
Dana moaned as Marcus claimed her lips, his tongue sweeping through her mouth with hungry intensity. Another breathless sound escaped her when his hand closed around her breast, squeezing gently before tightening his grip.“Fuck…” she whimpered, her body pulsing with need.He broke the kiss only to tear her bra away, tossing it aside without a care in the world. His mouth trailed down her neck, kissing and sucking, teasing the sensitive spot that made her gasp and moan in pleasure.His wolf purred inside him, the strong urge to bite into her neck overcoming him once again, but he forced himself to rein it in, redirecting that hunger elsewhere. God, she was perfect.He paused just long enough to admire her, his gaze darkening as it swept over her bare curves. Then he lowered his head and wrapped his mouth around one soft nipple, drawing it in as his other hand played with the other breast. His fingers teased and pinched the hardened peak, drawing another moan from her lips.“Oh, fuck…”







