Alexander’s POVEmily was a goddess in bed last night. She was wild and funny, and she knew exactly when and where to touch me to drive me over the top. I just couldn't get enough of her touch, her body, and her warmth!"I wouldn't be too surprised if she fell pregnant after last night," Ghost mused. He was in a very good mood this morning."Can you imagine that?" I said, a smile following on my lips. "Me being a father.""You are already one," Ghost reminded me."You are right," I said with a sigh, my smile faltering. "But there is a difference between having a title and being one."My thoughts traveled down memory lane about last night.I was nervous, like it was the first time we were doing it. I wasn't sure if Emily would agree.When Emily pulled me toward her, there was no going back and stopping me.I just wanted to bury myself inside her and claim her as mine.I pinned her hands above her head, ripping her small, tiny black lace panties from her body."You don't need those anym
Emily's POV"Sh*t!" I gasped, feeling Alex's canines not only break the skin but also deepen it and form a bond between us.Alex just marked me!Willow grabbed control and returned the favor before I could even try to stop her!This wasn't supposed to happen!Bewildered by what had just occurred, I jumped off his lap and walked to the mirror, inspecting the two new bloody holes left in my nape.They were beautiful, and my heart pinched as I traced my fingers over the two bloody, raw holes on my nape.This is going to create so many unnecessary issues for us now, and it would hurt so much worse if I lost the duel and we were forced to reject one another.Willow, on the other hand, looked quite pleased with herself."Look at what you have done!" I spat at her. "Do you have any idea how much sh*t you just created?""It looks good on you!" She yapped back happily. "Now you just need to complete the bond!""You know we can't!" I yelled at her. "This is going to create so many unnecessary i
Alexander’s POV"Something about these invoices doesn't make sense," Emily said, slamming the paperwork down on my desk with force. "I have been over these numbers a hundred times, and it still doesn't balance back."I rose from behind my desk and went around the table."Calm down," I said, sensing her frustration over the bond, and I tenderly rubbed her arm and gave her a soft smile, hoping it would calm her down. "Angelica might have made a typing error when she captured the documentation..."I bit my tongue when Emily looked up. Hearing Angelica's name, jealousy and annoyance flared in her blue eyes.I internally chuckled, finding it amusing.It was hard to control our emotions with our newfound bond, and Angelica had made it clear that she wanted a mate with me, so I could not blame Emily for acting jealous.A dreamy smile appeared on my lips as my thoughts quickly returned to this morning when we finalized the bond.I was excited when Emily suggested we finish the bond, but I nev
Emily's POV"I am not in a position to discuss or reveal any part of the investigation," I said, feeling a knot form in my throat. "I can only tell you that the pack is under investigation.""Can't or won't?" Alex asked, his hands balled into fists, and his face turned hard and cold. The surrounding temperature started to shift, and I shivered, feeling cold.Willow came closer, her gaze pinned on Alex."You sure know how to piss off an Alpha," she chirped. "Just tell him.""Can't," I said, answering both of them, dropping my gaze to my hands, and sighed."I am your mate, Emily!" Alex roared, the coldness in his voice touching my inner core. "I have the right to know why you are investigating my pack and what evidence you have!""I know," I said, searching his gaze. This was hard for me too, but I was under orders—orders I cannot ignore.Alex narrowed his eyes, and for a second, he just looked at me.Was he trying to get a read on me?When he couldn't read me, I could feel him tapping
Alexander’s POV"I think you are overreacting." The familiar, husky voice of my father rang in my ears.My gaze snapped at the cottage entrance, where he stood with his arms folded around his bare chest. He must have traveled in wolf form; water droplets were running down the side of his face, and his bare chest was gleaming in the sun.My eyes met his; he appeared somewhat concerned but not irate or upset."How did you know where to find me?" I asked, feeling emotionally exhausted.I left the hallway leading to the exit in ruins. I tore items from the walls, shattered them on the ground, and destroyed everything in my path until I was outside.I was losing the battle against my temper, and I wasn't sure what to do!"I need to get out of here!" I muttered to myself when I reached the exit. I had never before become that uncontrollably agitated. This was not me!In an attempt to release some steam, I shifted and shot, like an arrow, toward the forest.Things were spiraling out of my co
Emily's POVI could feel Alex's emotions spiraling out of control and spilling over the bond.He wasn't well, and as much as I wanted to go to him and comfort him, I knew that leaving him alone would be the best."He will come to you," Willow said. "Alpha Colt is with him.""Alpha Colt?" I asked, feeling a bit relieved."Yeah," she said. "He saw what Alex did in the hallway and followed him. They are having a chat in the cottage."My gaze snapped in the direction of the cottage. I had been there only once, yet I knew how to get there.It surprised me to know that Alex still used the cottage as a hideout when he was upset and angry. I did the same thing, spending hours sitting by the river and staring at the water. It was my safe haven.I sighed, my mood dark and melancholy.I was unable to continue working in the office. I went to expect the damage when the hallway quieted down, and it devastated me.Not knowing how serious the situation was, I just took off and ended up where I used
Alexander’s POV"Isn't the weather wonderful?" My mother's voice rang in my ears as she hooked her arm around mine."Evening Mother," I said, looking down at the pitied blond woman hooked on my arm.She had the same silver eyes as me, and the reflection of the bonfire flames was glittering in them. "Have you decided to join tonight's festivities?"I was surprised to see her here tonight; something must have aroused her to join."I haven't been to one of these festivities for ages, and I wouldn't miss this one for the world," she said, lifting a perfect eyebrow. "I heard that a certain someone had been marked and mated. I hope to become a grandmother soon."If only she knew she was a grandmother already! I could just imagine her spoiling Lex, and that thought warmed my heart.I internally sighed and looked toward my father, who was talking to some of the council members. I tried to keep the marking low-profile, but he must have spilled the beans to my mother."Don't look so concerned,"
Emily's POV"Evening Luna!" Sasha sang as she entered my room. She had a broad smile on her lips and was shaking her hips as she moved around me. She came to do my hair and make-up— obviously Luke's doing.Sasha twirled around me, grabbing my brush, and I couldn't help but chuckle at her enthusiasm."Evening Sasha," I said, "you seem happy about something."Sasha stopped what she was doing and giggled like a teenager having her crush talk to her."Sorry, Luna," she said, trying hard not to let another giggle escape. "But I think I am in love.""Oh?" I replied. That was good news. She needed someone who would accept her for who she was."I-I-I found my mate earlier. He is such a handsome beast. He has those big, dreamy brown eyes, dark, long, curly hair, and muscles to die for. He is the beta from the Blue Moon Pack." Her green eyes glittered like stars for a moment and then suddenly stopped.Her breathing started to race, and I could hear her heart escalate in her chest; it looked lik