LOGINChapter 50I informed the omega who's looking after Claire that it might take a little longer now that we have an emergency meeting. Luckily, she's no stranger to that and assured me it's no problem. It's a perk of pack life, I guess; there's almost always a sitter available, and they're all equally sweet to Claire, and Claire seems to be smitten with everyone.I bite my lower lip and look away when Dex glances at me briefly. From the moment Bruce delivered the news, he's gone into Alpha mode. And I can't say it leaves me unmoved; it makes him... even more attractive. There's a clear difference between my mate, Dex, and Dex the Alpha, and I can't say which I prefer.I squeeze my thighs together, hoping the others won't notice my arousal, though I suspect it's a futile effort with their werewolf senses. Judging by Dex's eyes, it certainly isn't going unnoticed. Thank god they act like they don't smell anything.Dex clears his throat. "Beth, are you sure she took her most important thin
Chapter 49 - Lilly’s pov.Dex sneaks up behind me and wraps his arms around my waist, while I look at the wolf-like tattoo on my neck. His mark, I run my fingers over it. I don’t feel anything; it’s just there. I smile when he kisses it. It tingles, and a wave of pleasure runs through my body. I resist the urge to turn around and let him fuck me again. Claire could wake up at any moment.I think back to last night, and a red blush forms on my cheeks. I can't believe we had sex for the first time, with Claire in the room. I definitely didn't do that with Brent. Something always held me back; the idea that she could hear everything if she woke up made it impossible for me to truly relax. But with Dex…Sure, it crossed my mind that I shouldn't let myself go completely, so as not to wake her. But that didn't stop me. My body had a mind of its own; it had to have him. I needed him.Without thinking, I asked him to mark me, or rather, begged him.Dex looks at me worriedly through the mirror
Chapter 48 - Dex pov.It's like time stands still. I don't know how long I stare at her, frozen in place. Seconds, minutes? The only thing running through my mind is fear. Fear of losing her. I'd hoped Brent would have talked her out of it. That she'd understand by now what the risks are, that they're not worth it.But I also know I'm weak when it comes to her. I'd do anything to make her happy. I know, deep down, that if she keeps pushing, I'll give in. Even though I don't want to. What if she doesn't want to complete the bond, if I don't change her?My fear must be visible in my eyes, because she gently takes my face in both hands. "I'm sorry." She looks away, trying to hide her pain. Pain that I'm causing her, by refusing to do her bidding. I take her hands, but before I can say anything, she pulls them away. "I know Brent told you it's dangerous," I say, my voice breaking. "Please, don't ask this of me." She stares at the ground in defeat, and Drake whimpers in my head."What shou
Chapter 47“What do you mean, she won’t let it go? She has no choice.” Dex says, immediately irritated. I place a hand on his arm, and he relaxes under my touch. Bruce sighs, "I know that, everyone here knows that," he says. "And yet... knowing Lucy, it could go either way." I gesture impatiently for him to continue when he stops talking. "Or she leaves the pack..." He glances nervously at Dex, as if afraid to mention the other option."Or?" Ronan says impatiently. "Or... She stays, and tries to make Lilly's life miserable, get the pack on her side, and win Dex back," he says somewhat reluctantly."How can you be so sure? Did she say that?" I have to fight to keep my voice from trembling, to show that I'm shocked by his assumptions. I feel Dex stiffen again, probably out of anger. "No, not with those words. But I know my sister well enough to predict what her options are," he says. “Or rather, what she thinks her options are.”I try to think of something to de-escalate the situation,
Chapter 46"You, take a shower, I'll get Claire ready, and then I'll help you," Gigi orders when we arrive back at the packhouse much later than planned. I hadn't expected finding the right dress for tonight to take so long. At first, I was easily distracted, afraid Alex would suddenly show up, and I kept looking around instead of at the dresses Gigi was showing me.I'm glad the men focused on Claire. Otherwise, she never would have lasted so long.I chuckle when I think back to the looks on their faces when we finally found a dress. The relief was palpable. I think I even heard Reece mumble something along the lines of, "Praise the goddess."I'm curious what Dex will think of the dress. I showed him the first few dresses I tried on. But it quickly became clear that the men had something to say about every dress. So, when I'd had enough, Gigi and I stayed out of sight, much to Dex's dismay. Gigi managed to convince him that she wouldn't let me wear anything inappropriate, thankfully.
Chapter 45 - Lilly’s pov.It's quiet, and I immediately realize I'm alone in bed. I ignore the disappointment I feel. Dex is an important man with responsibilities, so of course, he can't stay in bed and get up with me. Especially not after a night like last night. The bed feels cold on the side he was lying on. I roll over to his side, the pillow still smelling of him, and I press my face into it. I stay there, eyes closed. After a few minutes, I realize how quiet it actually is. That's strange. Claire always makes some kind of noise early in the morning, even when she's asleep.I bolt upright, my heart pounding. Panicked, I crawl across the bed toward Claire's crib. Did something happen to her while I was sleeping? Why didn't I hear anything?"Oh, thank God," I gasp when I see the note in her bed. I let myself fall back onto the bed. Once I recover from the shock, a smile spreads across my face. Even though he had a rough day himself yesterday, he chose to take care of Claire, to g







