Emily's POVI couldn't help but stare at Alex's peaceful face while he was sleeping. He was so handsome under the dim hospital light.My gaze started to trace every line of his handsome features, memorizing every line of his perfectly crafted face.My gaze landed on his full, kissable lips, and my hand unwillingly moved to my own, feeling my face heat as I recalled how his mouth made love to me."What's wrong with me?" I suddenly growled under my breath. "I can't do this!"Yet I couldn't drag my gaze away from his sleeping features.Everything inside me called me toward him, and my body happily complied with the silent call.I closed my eyes just for a bare second, yet memories flashed before my eyes, reminding me of his tender and warm touch.Alex was so careful-Was it wrong of me to want to spend some time with my fated mate?Would I hurt him if I learned to know him and then left?Will that make me a bad person?I had this need, deep inside me, to touch him, even when my mind scre
Emily's POV"Luna, let's get you freshened up," Luke said, standing at the entrance of the hospital door.I had refused to take any clothes from him the night before, and I was still wearing only my shirt."Go with Beta, Luke," Alex said. "I'll be waiting for you in my office."My face warmed under his gaze. The last time I was in Alex's office, things spiraled out of control.I nodded, dropping my flustered gaze, and followed Luke out of the infirmary.Luke took off in the opposite direction I expected he would, and I followed him in silence.The pack house was surprisingly quiet at this time of day, and I had noticed a lot of changes made to the interior."Where are you taking me?" I asked when Luke took the stairs."Alpha Alexander's quarters," Luke said, turning to look at me."Why?" I asked hesitantly, yet I couldn't help but be curious."You will see," Luke said, smiling.When we reached the fifth floor, Luke took an unfamiliar turn-off and headed again in an unexpected directio
Emily's POVI found a blue pair of jeans, a white shirt, and some underwear, and made my way to the bathroom.There was already a soft, fluffy white towel set out for me on the sink, along with a hairbrush and other necessities.I picked up the soap, noticing that it was my favorite flavor."How did he know that?" I gasped, amazed.I shook my head in wonder. "It must be a coincidence."Yet, everything else was spot on."Maybe you left some clues in your room," Willow said, explaining."Maybe," I said, opening the shower taps and waiting for the water to run warm before getting in.It didn’t take me long to freshen up; I wasn't someone who enjoyed long baths and showers.I dried off, got dressed, wrapped the towel around my head, and went to the bathroom."Finally!" Mila's voice startled me, and I froze wide-eyed. I wasn't expecting her to be there."Dammit, Mila!" I growled when I got to my senses. "Why do you always sneak up on me like that?""Why do you always disappear and not tell
Emily's POV"As you can see," Alex gestured to the report in my hand. "The rogue attacks are increasing, and they are getting worse."My heartbeat escalated as he leaned over, his hand brushing over mine, leaving a trail of sparks at every touch as he pointed to the line chart on the report.My freaking arousal was already following the outline of the spikes on the chart, and I needed to hold my breath and focus on not pulling Alex closer.Willow hid my scent in the beginning, but after a while, we just gave up—it was no use. Alex's scent was doing things to me that I couldn't control."Your report states that you have lost 34 pack members," I asked, setting down my fork. We were having breakfast in his office at his small meeting table."Yes, and nobody was found," Alex said, getting up from the table and going to the coffee machine standing in the corner of his office."Do you want some?" He asked, taking two coffee mugs from the tray."That will be nice, thanks," I said, lifting a
Alexander POVIt was hard for me to not stare at Emily. I was in awe; she was so beautiful and strong, and she was mine!Breakfast went down smoothly, and at least I didn't make a fool out of myself. It was difficult to keep my cool and not to openly drool.Everything about Emily had me compelled. Her scent was like a siren calling me with a silent melody I could only hear; her beautiful, full, rosy lips were memorizing, and I constantly drowned in her serious ocean-blue eyes.I stole glances every now and again, taking mental pictures.I couldn't help tracing her beautiful face inside my mind. She didn't have a clue how much I struggled not to be able to touch her. I burned at the need to hold her in my arms and bury myself inside of her.Ghost purred in my mind—he was happy to be close to our mate, and he couldn’t wait for Emily to show her wolf.Yet Ghost was constantly trying to link up with Emily's wolf, and the more he tried, the more frustrated he became."She refuses to remove
Emily's POVThe pack members gasped in surprise when they saw me entering with Alex by my side, yet neither of us gave them much attention.My gaze moved over the gymnasium, noticing that it was much bigger than I remembered."You should see the outside," Alex said proudly. "We have even made the training area bigger."I nodded, looking at all the expensive equipment they were using, yet something didn't add up. I made a mental note to compare the purchase with the equipment on hand and followed Alex out.My eyes widened seeing the outside; it was nothing like what I expected."We have extended the original trail through the forest," Alex said, going down a few steps. "And added shorter ones for the pups to run and stay fit."Alex looked so relaxed and proud while he showed me around.Most Alphas gave the tours of showing me around to their Beta to handle, yet here we were, Alex, taking time off out of his very busy schedule and showing me around."Are the pups still only starting the
Emily's POV"Seriously, Willow!" I growled under my breath, pissed at her."What?" She asked innocently. She was wagging her tail excitedly to give Alex a go. "I will help; you know I will.""I know you will, but I don't want to humiliate Alex!" I said. "He lacks the skill and experience to take me down, and you know that!"I knew I could easily give Alex a run for his money, and it might even be as easy as taking candy from a baby.How does Willow expect me to be nice if I have the most experience around here? I have protected packs from rogue attacks and have killed hundreds of rogues in my life. I have even gained the reputation of being ruthless."I know," she replied. "I will let you go easy on him."I sighed, chuckling as I shook my head.Willow just wanted to toy with Alex. She wanted him to get a taste of our strength and abilities; I, on the other hand, just wanted to get this over and done without breaking a sweat or giving much away.Xavier personally trained me, and he hel
Alexander’s POV "You are such a fool!" Ghost roared inside my head, scratching to be released. He was angry at me for the loss of focus. "How could you be so stupid?" He continued ranting at me. "Couldn't you see she was toying with you? I can't believe you fell for that silly plan of hers. Everyone could smell it a mile away!""I..." I shook my head in disbelief. It happened so fast that I didn't see it coming—in less than an eye blink, she had me on my ass eating dust.Ghost shook his head in disappointment at me and was about to say something more when his ears twitched, and he turned and ran off."Where the hell are you going?" I called after him."Nowhere in particular," he yelled back, and before I could ask anything more, he disappeared from my mind."Now what!" I sighed, feeling frustrated and embarrassed.Not only did I humiliate myself in front of my warriors, but I did that in front of her father and mine. The elders will believe I am not capable of being Alpha.My gaze fe