Laura POV She reassured me that having any sexual thoughts shouldn’t be seen as shameful despite what I might have been told in the past.Every woman has a right to pleasure, whether that be sexual or not.I tell myself to ignore this sudden rush of fire. I can speak to Gemma once this training session is over she will help me dive deeper into the cause.A girl beside me begins to fan herself as she watches Maxwell and Kayden fight. I narrow my eyes as she bites down on her lip and releases a whimper. My face twitches at the sight of her gaze on Maxwell and she’s no better than me, but it triggers a wildfire in my heart.An unsettling feeling ripples through my stomach, and I hate that it tastes like jealousy. Her eyes flare with excitement every time Maxwell throws Kayden down onto his back. I tighten my fists at my sides and find my entire body vibrating.Time is called for the first groups of sparrers, and Kayden calls out the next pairs. I stand back as they weave in and out of
Laura POV I brace my hands on the counter for a second before turning to look at him. His nostrils are flared, and his brows are dipped, but once his eyes roam my face, concern washes over his features. “Fuck, Laura.” He steps towards me. “You’re bleeding.”“It’s just blood,” I say dryly before rinsing my hands in the sink. “I’ve had much worse.”Max’s fingers are underneath my chin, forcing my eyes to his. “I don't care if it’s just blood, Laura. You’re hurt.”I roll my eyes. “It’s fine.”“Don’t ever roll your eyes at me.” He pinches my chin, making me gasp quietly. “Not when it’s about your wellbeing. Now, let me clean you up.”My mouth parts as I stare up at him. “Max, honestly.”“Sit.”I don’t object. I perch on the edge of the stool and watch him pull out antiseptic wipes and tissues. He peels the box open and starts cleaning the wound. “I think you’re okay. No broken bones. The skin has just split. One of the pack doctors can heal you.”He throws the bloody supplies away, and
Laura POVAva and Sebastian have been home from their honeymoon for an entire day before Maxwell drags Sebastian away to train. I take a walk with Ava through the town for a change of scenery. Every last detail of their honeymoon? I heard about it.I swear this woman doesn’t have a filter, but I appreciate her willingness to share. It makes me feel like I’ve been here all along. I smile listening to her; it’s nice to hear happy stories and exciting memories being made.“Anyway.” She waves a hand in her face. “Enough about me. How was it whilst we were away?”A soft hum vibrates off my lips. “Yeah. It’s been good. Maxwell’s back to training everyone until they bleed internally.”Ava snorts. “Sounds like my brother.”We fell into a comfortable silence for the first time since we stepped out of the house, and I let my boots kick the leaves that have fallen on the path.My head tilts towards Ava, who is smiling up at the blue sky. I part my lips, the question on the tip of my tongue. S
Laura POVAva and Sebastian have been home from their honeymoon for an entire day before Maxwell drags Sebastian away to train. I take a walk with Ava through the town for a change of scenery. Every last detail of their honeymoon? I heard about it.I swear this woman doesn’t have a filter, but I appreciate her willingness to share. It makes me feel like I’ve been here all along. I smile listening to her; it’s nice to hear happy stories and exciting memories being made.“Anyway.” She waves a hand in her face. “Enough about me. How was it whilst we were away?”A soft hum vibrates off my lips. “Yeah. It’s been good. Maxwell’s back to training everyone until they bleed internally.”Ava snorts. “Sounds like my brother.”We fell into a comfortable silence for the first time since we stepped out of the house, and I let my boots kick the leaves that have fallen on the path.My head tilts towards Ava, who is smiling up at the blue sky. I part my lips, the question on the tip of my tongue. S
Maxwell POVOh, shit.I’ve really done it this time.I watch as Laura darts out of the kitchen, and I mentally scold myself for being so crude. The way her shameless gaze lay on me, like I had no idea, but I did it. I felt everything. It sent my wolf wild, and I let a stupid thought slip through the mindlink. I’d be an awful liar if I said I didn’t mean a single word because I did. Goddess, the things I would do to her with her full consent. My wolf claws at me desperately.I excuse myself from the group and follow Laura. Oh, Goddess. I’ve got a lot of making up to do. I told her I’d go at her pace, and now, I’m jumping the gun because of everything she makes me feel when she looks at me.I follow her scent and find myself walking straight into her room. I notice the bathroom door is ajar. My knuckles raise to brush the wooden frame as I look at her through the tiny crack. Her hands wrapped around the edge of the sink. “I’m sorry, Laura,” I blurt. “I should not have said that to
Maxwell POVMy eyes move from her reddening face to her rapidly moving chest and her nimble fingers making quick work on her wet pussy.My hand runs over my jaw and mouth in pure agony at the devastating sight, especially when she cries out in the most beautiful harmony of comfort and pleasure. I grit my teeth at the way she moves faster until she releases a strangled cry.“Maxwell, please,” she begs. “I want you to touch me. I can’t–” she cuts herself off with a long exhale. “This isn’t enough. I need more. I need you.”My hardened eyes watch her as she slumps back, her hand now still. “I don’t want this to be your heat talking. I want to know you want this and not because the heat is encouraging you to. I will never take advantage of you, Laura.”Those pretty lips tremble, and she shakes her head aggressively. “It’s not the heat,” she pleads. “Okay, maybe a part of it is. But I know this is what I want with you. I know how I felt about you before. You make me feel safe, wanted, a
Laura POVMaxwell’s birthday was a night to remember. I could see the reservation in his eyes when he woke me; he didn’t want me to regret sharing that intimate moment with him. But there wasn’t a single regret in my body.Early this morning, Maxwell left with half of his wolves. He kissed me goodbye in his bed, and I could tell in his focused, bloodthirsty eyes where he was going. I didn’t have to ask. Instead, he devoured my lips and promised he will never let anyone harm me again.I shuddered at the intensity in his voice and the way he held my head like a precious gemstone. I asked when he would be back. We’ve never been apart for longer than a day. He responded with, “When the job is done.”Later that morning, I went down to the infirmary to ask for a medicine to help calm my heart, and eventually, my heightened emotions and desires began to align but one thing was very clear…I still want him more than ever.I had a session with Gemma, which allowed me to dive deeper into my em
Laura POV He let her treat him like crap because the vision of being mates must have clouded her vile actions.”I glower at the thought of anyone treating Maxwell badly. He’s an angel.“What sorts of things would she do?”“She would make him do everything for her. She’d make rude comments about him being Alpha. I’ve honestly seen manipulation at its finest with her. She loved to belittle him, but he passed it off as constructive criticism.” Her eyes rolled. “It didn’t make sense to me at all, but it wasn’t my relationship. I let them get on with it.”I chew on the inside of my lip. “But why would she treat him like that? I don’t understand.”“Me neither.” She shrugs simply. “When I saw them, I thought to myself, that’s not how you treat your soulmate. All her spiteful intentions were there, and he defended her every time. I will never understand.”My eyes blink in surprise. “I can’t believe he would endure that.”“She helped him through the aftermath of becoming Alpha,” she explain