Masuk"Tell me," Allister snarls, his face inches from mine. "Tell me how you know that name, Besha Gabret."I can see the veins in the arm he’s holding me up with there is also a wild pulse at his temple. I can't breathe, he knows, but he’s raging so hard to give a care. My wolf stirs within me, the ‘fight and defend’ sense almost taking over.But I force him down, not wanting to fight Allister Blackwaters. That would only complicate things for my Pack.My hands come up in surrender instead.Dickson, who used to be my brother’s Beta, but is now standing in as mine while I temporarily settle into the position of the Alpha, stands frozen, looking at me for a sign to attack or call for backup.He knows better not to make a move unless mandated by me because Allister is the Lycan King, and there are lines that even loyal wolves are afraid to cross.Allister's grip tightens further, and spots begin to dance at the edges of my vision."You have three seconds," he hisses. "You have three seconds
~Besha~The doors to the meeting hall swing open, and Allister Blackwaters walks in with his Beta.One of his hands is casually tucked into the pocket of his coat, with the other resting by his side.Even in simplicity, Allister radiates power. It rolls off him in waves.He's tall, broad-shouldered, his eyes seem darker than I remember, and when he sees me, his lips curve into a smile that doesn't reach those eyes.The viper smiles.Hmm, that's never a good sign."So," His voice echoes through the hall, rich and amused. "Are you getting better at punctuality, Besha Gabret? Or you’re just trying to act responsibly today?"The guards close the doors behind him leaving just the two of us and our Betas."Last time," Allister continues, now a few steps away from me, “You kept me waiting."I shrug and stand up to meet him, “You can't blame me for wanting to give a not-so-friend who came back from the dead a good punctuality treat.”Allister roars out a laugh and spreads his hands, a sign of
For the rest of the morning and early afternoon, Julian Agary stomps in and out of his office, slamming doors.By 1:30 am, I received a text from Julian, informing me that he would meet me downstairs in the parking garage to head downtown for our meeting.I am thankful to the Moon goddess that other executives and their assistants will be going with us.If I have to sit in a limo with that man alone for twenty minutes, there are only three possible outcomes. And just one of them will leave him with some part of his balls intact.The limo is already waiting right outside, and as I make my way to it, our chauffeur smiles widely at me and opens the door."Good afternoon, Miss Shema. How are you this beautiful afternoon?" the chauffeur asks."I'm wonderful, Madox. How are you doing?" I smile back.Madox is my favorite driver. Although he has a tendency to be a bit of a flirt, he always makes me smile."Oh, it is going great. I'm having a bit of trouble keeping fit and building more muscle
~Agnes~I arrive at work and bump into Mrs. Jackson, one of the few people I have established a cordial relationship with. We plan to have lunch next week and bid goodbye to each other as she reaches her floor.Arriving at the top floor, I notice that my boss's office door is closed as usual, so I am unsure if he is around yet.Ignoring the closed door, I turn on my computer and try to mentally prepare myself for when I’ll see my boss later today, since we'll need to go over his schedule for the rest of the week.Halfway through replying to some business emails, the desk phone rings, startling me."Smith and Agary, how may I help you, please?" I speak into the phone."I have been calling your boss, and he is not picking up my calls. Is everything okay? Is he well?" The female voice at the other end of the line queries."Good morning, ma'am," I greet. "How may I help you today?" I repeat my question."Could you tell your boss to check his phone and call me back?" The voice says again.
~Allister~I hurry down to Jess's apartment first thing in the morning. I’ve called her several times this morning, but she never picked up.When I finished up at the dungeon last night, it was already late, so I dropped her a couple of messages apologizing for my absence again.But when I woke up this morning, there was no reply to any of my messages, and when I called, she didn’t pick up.So I had to hurry down to her apartment to see her.I knock, and a moment later, Jess pulls the door open. When she sees me, her expression melts instantly as she smiles."Alli," she calls warmly. "Why are you here this early in the morning?"I smile back at her, relief washing through me at the sight of her."I'm sorry again about last night, Bloom,” I tell her. “I've been trying to reach you, but you didn't pick up. You haven't replied to any of my messages. I thought you were mad at me, so I came to see you."Jess is smiling, her earlier frustration gone. I open my arms for a hug, but I notice s
~Jess~The knock on my door pulls me from the depths of sleep.I stir slightly, my body heavy, my mind still wrapped in the haze of unconsciousness.I yawn, stretching lazily beneath the covers, wishing the disturbance at the door to disappear.Instead, another knock comes.And another…Yet another.My eyes instantly snap open.I groan, blinking against the morning light filtering through the curtains.As I push myself up, I glance down and freeze. I'm still in my clothes from last night.Oh, my goddess! I don't remember getting home from Lumino Lounge last night, nor do I remember getting into bed.I do remember taking lots of wine, but that’s... all.Panic surges through me. I throw the covers off and scramble out of bed, my heart hammering against my ribs.My eyes dart around the room, scanning every corner for the presence of a possible intruder.My hands tremble as I check the bathroom, behind the curtains, windows, and the door, searching for any sign that someone has been here
~Jess~It’s been a very long and stressful day.After carrying out several surgeries at the hospital, I was so exhausted and was getting ready to head home when Allister’s call appeared on my phone screen.“Bloom,” he calls. “Had a great day?”“More like a stress day,” I groan. “I am so exhausted.
~Jess~Opening my eyes and seeing how reverently Allister is looking at me, I’m instantly hot for him.Allister carries me down from the breakfast bar stool, and I crash my body against his.My arms encircle his shoulders, and my hands pull his head down so I can take his mouth in another wet, hung
I break into a run. My shoes slam against the pavement as I close the distance.The suited bastard is about to shut the door when I grab it and shove it open.“Move,” I growl at him, wincing at the sharp pain shooting through my body.The man turns to me, seemingly pissed. He steps forward like he’
Rosie affectionately links her arm through mine, and I quietly pull away, leaving her face stiff with awkward rejection.Understandably, my current actions are confusing to her. Back in Westwood, I took her on a vacation and was even passionate and indulgent with her. But now, in Silver Valley, I







