"It's probably because of this." Ellis rubbed his nose, then pulled out his smartphone and played one of the most popular short videos on Tik Tok for Tobias.The video was uploaded by Mae, Ellis' mate.In the video, Tobias was staring intently into a microscope.As Mae was filming, she asked him.[Hey, you loser who cheated on your wife with a double identity and ended up being locked up by your grandfather relying on your wife to save you, have you researched a potion that restores the shifting ability of your perfect wife yet?]Tobias remembered it was this morning when Mae visited here to check on the progress of his potion research, like a cold and incapable boss asking in the coldest of tones why your report was done as well as shit before the deadline of an unprecedented project.Annoying enough to make him want to blacklist her from the Wilton Family."You know what? Ellis, I'm thinking about letting your damn mate experience what it's like to be on the Wilton Family's blacklis
"Hmm, kiss me, touch me,... my mate..."Alicia's desire became palpable as she moaned, her voice echoing through the darkened top suite of the hotel, reminiscent of a cat in heat.[Stop it! You're married!]Her remaining sanity reminded her that she was married."Alicia, you can't betray your husband, even if this strong Alpha is your mate," she thought to herself."No, please don't touch me. Please, I'm married," Alicia pleaded with the man to stop touching her.Despite her attempts to resist, the drug that had been forced upon her had weakened her resolve, leaving her feeling powerless. Adding to her misery was the fact that the man touching her was her mate, and the mate pull only intensified the drug's effects.The Alpha finally noticed that Alicia was not quite right. "You betrayed your husband? You bold thing." His voice was deep and cold, belying the imperceptible anger beneath his surface.However, he seemed unconcerned with Alicia's distress and continued to grope her. As he
"I told you I was married," Alicia said, her voice shaking as she bit her lower lip to keep from crying.She remembered what the Alpha had talked to her last night, how he had charmed her with his words and his touch. But now, in the cold light of day, she realized what a mistake she had made.The Alpha just smiled, a mysterious glint in his eyes as he looked at her. "And yet you were still a virgin until you met me last night," he said. "You could try to sue me and have me thrown in jail, or to have your husband tear me to pieces."Alicia's heart sank as he tossed her purse and her phone slid out of it. She knew she couldn't call anyone especially her husband because she had no idea where he was. Her stomach twisted in knots as she realized the depth of her predicament.In the world of shifters, it wasn't uncommon for someone to meet their mate after they were already married. If the shifter had a strong relationship with their spouse, the mate pull would be invalidated and they coul
Vivian examined Alicia's face, neck, and legs as if searching for some intriguing marks, but to her disappointment, she found nothing."I was telling Ellis that you might be late today. Glad to see you're on time!" Vivian remarked, pulling Alicia in for a warm hug."Late? Did you think I'd be hungover from the wine?" Alicia asked, wary of Vivian's intentions. She wanted to push away this dangerous she-wolf who reeked of strong perfume. Who knew if Vivian was putting some sinister chemicals in the perfume to hurt her?"It seems like the new product's side effects didn't affect you at all. You were lucky to escape last night," Vivian said with a sigh. "Otherwise, do you think you would still be talking to me today as a member of the Wilton Family?"Alicia realized that Vivian was unaware of what happened to her last night. So it wasn't Vivian who had arranged for Alpha Damian Howard to show up."I won't let you hurt me again," Alicia said, her voice low."We'll see you try! Sooner or la
"Alpha Ellis requested your company for a stroll in the garden just five minutes ago. Are you planning to go against his wishes? I overheard someone mentioning that her husband is Alpha's brother, making her a member of this pack. It seems that certain members don't feel the need to abide by Alpha's commands," Damian remarked with a hint of amusement in his voice.Alicia hesitated, feeling conflicted. "It's only a suggestion from Alpha, Mr. Howard," she muttered, unsure of how to proceed."Can I assume that leaving a guest alone on the patio is the Golden Moon Pack member's way of treating guests?" Damian still maintained his friendly grin.Alicia sighed, sensing that Damian would not let her leave without a chat. "I apologize, Mr. Howard. Please allow me to show you the garden," she relented."Thank you, Allie," Damian said with a grin, earning a disapproving look from Alicia."Don't call me that, please. These are the Summer Damasks on the left," Alicia pointed out, introducing Dami
Alpha Ellis didn't pry into Alicia's personal affairs and instead asked the butler to arrange for a driver to take her back to downtown. Alicia knew she could always count on Alpha Ellis to look out for her like family. In fact, she considered him to be part of her inner circle.Alicia suspected that Alpha Ellis was taking care of her on behalf of his brother Tobias. She was grateful for his kindness, but deep down, she couldn't shake off her reservations about the Wilton family, particularly Tobias.When Alicia had first joined the pack, she had asked Tobias about her husband, only to be met with vague responses. On the other hand, Alpha Ellis had always been approachable and easy to talk to.FLASHBACKOne year ago."How are you settling into the new apartment?" Alpha Ellis asked as he handed Alicia a steaming cup of coffee."It's great, thank you," Alicia replied, taking a sip.She should have asked Alpha Ellis about Tobias earlier, but with her busy schedule and the chaos of moving
"Remember the designer evaluation a month ago? Mr. Howard saw your design work and said he really liked it. So he came here today to ask you to design his villa's courtyard. Go meet him in the first conference room," Nadia said in a rush."Allie, this is a great opportunity. You should take it," one of her colleagues said."Absolutely. And once you seal the deal, Alpha Rhett can take you out to dinner," another colleague added, sounding envious.Alicia tried to hide her surprise. She knew Mr. Howard wouldn't have come to her directly, considering her boss Mr. Rhett was even better than her. and an Alpha of the King of Rogues level should be in charge of the boss himself in Shinfancy.However, she was shocked that Mr. Howard had found her workplace so quickly. Perhaps Alpha Ellis had something to do with it.When Alicia entered the conference room, she caught a whiff of lavender emanating from Damian's skin.Damian was already seated and flipping through the studio's design magazine. H
"Of course not," Rhett said and scanned Alicia and Mr. Howard, his eyes flickering back and forth between them. Finally, he fixed his gaze on Alicia, drinking in the deep olive green of her eyes. "Allie, since Mr. Howard trusts you, this time the project will be yours," he said in a soft yet firm voice."Thank you, Mr. Rhett. I won't let you down," Alicia replied, her heart pounding with excitement."Excellent," Damian interjected, though he thought Alicia should have thanked him first. Still, seeing the radiant smile on her face made the few hours he'd wasted here worthwhile.Lilith, however, was less enthusiastic. "Congratulations, Alicia," she said, her words squeezed out through gritted teeth.Rhett placed a reassuring hand on Alicia's shoulder. "You have a talent for design, Allie. My colleagues and I, even members of my pack, will support and assist you in any way we can. Make the most of your talents," he said, his gray-blue eyes full of admiration.Damian noticed Rhett's hand