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Chapter Fourteen – Wolves in Silk

작가: Jane James
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The ballroom of the Silver Crescent estate glittered under the weight of crystal chandeliers and a hundred watching eyes. Music swirled around the room, soft and refined, but underneath the elegance was a current of tension sharp enough to cut.

Adrian’s hand rested at the small of my back as we stepped inside together. It was meant to be a protective gesture, but the heat of his palm felt like a warning. Everyone here would be watching. Everyone here would be judging.

“Smile, Emma,” Adrian murmured near my ear, his voice low and dangerous. “They’re already wondering why I brought you.”

The air seemed to thin as heads began to turn. I knew that in their eyes, I was nothing more than Lucas’s discarded mate — a scandal walking on Adrian’s arm.

And then I saw her.

Isla Crowhurst.

Adrian’s half-sister, dressed in black silk that seemed to drink in the light. Her smile was beautiful but wrong — like a knife in the dark. She glided toward us with the calculated grace of a predator.

“Ad
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  • Tempting the Alpha’s Father    Chapter 20 – Behind Closed Doors

    The moment Adrian pulled me out of the ballroom, I knew I was in trouble. Not the kind you could talk your way out of. The kind that left a mark. His grip on my wrist was firm but controlled, his strides long and purposeful as he led me down the dimly lit corridor away from the music and the whispers. The further we got from the noise, the sharper my pulse became, until it was pounding in my ears louder than the quartet’s strings ever had. “Adrian—” “Not now,” he cut me off, his tone a low growl. He didn’t stop until we reached a side room—one of those private lounges reserved for high-ranking guests. Without warning, he shut the door behind us and leaned against it, blocking the exit like a wall of muscle and authority. His eyes were darker than I’d ever seen them. “What the hell was that, Emma?” he demanded, his voice low but dangerous. I folded my arms, refusing to let him see how my knees felt like water. “If you’re talking about Darius, maybe you should take it up with him

  • Tempting the Alpha’s Father    Chapter 19 – The Provocation

    The ballroom glittered with golden light and dangerous secrets. Crystal chandeliers sparkled overhead, the strings of the quartet weaving through the air like delicate spiderwebs. The guests—pack leaders, council members, and high-ranking Lycans—were all dressed in power, every smile calculated, every glance carrying weight. And right in the center of it all stood Darius Kane, the wolf everyone in the room respected and feared… and the man Adrian wanted me nowhere near. He saw me the moment I stepped through the archway. His mouth curved into a slow, knowing smile that made my stomach tighten—not because I was nervous, but because I knew he was about to cause trouble. Lucas was across the room, standing beside Clara, who looked like she’d stepped straight out of a designer magazine spread. She had her perfectly manicured hand on Lucas’s arm, but her eyes kept darting toward me like a hawk watching prey. I could feel Adrian before I saw him—his presence was like gravity. He was nea

  • Tempting the Alpha’s Father    Chapter 18 – The Leash and the Fire

    Adrian’s hand closed around my wrist the second we stepped out of the east lounge. His grip was firm but not bruising—at least not yet. His strides were long, purposeful, dragging me down the hallway lined with black-and-gold portraits of his ancestors. I tried to pull back, but it only made his grip tighten. “Adrian—” “Not here,” he said through gritted teeth, his voice so low it vibrated against my bones. He pushed open the door to a smaller study and shut it behind us with a force that rattled the glass in the frame. The air was different in here—thicker, heavier, like every inch of the space had been claimed by him. The scent of his cologne and faint leather filled my lungs, making it harder to keep my head clear. He turned, pinning me against the door. “What the hell were you doing with Darius?” His voice was a growl now, his eyes dark with something between fury and something else… something hungrier. I lifted my chin, refusing to cower. “Talking.” “Talking,” he repeated

  • Tempting the Alpha’s Father    Chapter 17 – The East Lounge

    The east lounge was dimly lit, the scent of expensive cigars and aged whiskey hanging thick in the air. A fire roared in the marble hearth, casting flickering shadows against the mahogany-paneled walls. I paused just inside the doorway, my heels clicking softly on the polished floor, and let my eyes adjust to the room. Darius was there, lounging in one of the leather chairs like he owned the place. One leg crossed over the other, glass of whiskey in hand, his silver gaze tracking me from the moment I entered. “I was starting to think you’d let Adrian chain you to his side for the rest of the night,” he said, his voice smooth and laced with amusement. I tilted my head, stepping farther inside. “If he knew I was here, he’d probably drag me out by my hair.” Darius’s lips curved into a knowing smirk. “That’s exactly why I sent Isla to tell him I wanted you here. I wanted to see how fast he’d lose his temper.” I arched a brow. “So this is just a game to you?” “Oh, no.” He leaned forw

  • Tempting the Alpha’s Father    Chapter 16 – The Alpha’s Challenge

    The air between Adrian and Darius was thick enough to choke on. Every conversation in the ballroom seemed to fade into hushed whispers, as though the entire crowd could sense the clash of power about to unfold. Adrian’s hand pressed against the small of my back — not gentle, not possessive in the romantic sense, but as if to silently warn me don’t move. Darius, however, took a step closer, his gaze sweeping over me with open appreciation. “Tell me, Emma,” he said smoothly, “do you always look this breathtaking, or is this an occasion?” Before I could answer, Adrian’s voice cut through the air like a blade. “She’s not yours to admire.” Darius chuckled, completely unfazed. “Since when does Adrian Blackwell take orders from anyone? You’ve never been one to hoard women, brother.” His eyes flickered with something sharp. “Unless… this one’s different?” I caught the flicker in Adrian’s jaw, a tightening that told me Darius had hit a nerve. “This conversation is over,” Adrian growled

  • Tempting the Alpha’s Father    Chapter 15 – Claimed in the Shadows

    The crowd was still murmuring about the way Adrian had dragged me out of the ballroom, his hand splayed against the small of my back as though I were already his. I could feel every stare drilling into us, but the only thing that mattered was the slow, deliberate way he guided me toward a private balcony. “Enjoying the attention?” Adrian’s voice was low, dangerous, and laced with something that made my stomach flip. I straightened my shoulders. “I’m not here for attention, Adrian.” He smirked, leaning in so close his breath warmed my ear. “Then why wear a dress that makes every man in the room imagine taking it off?” I swallowed hard, refusing to give him the satisfaction of seeing my pulse race. “Maybe I wore it for someone else.” He chuckled darkly, the sound vibrating against my skin. “Lucas?” His tone was dripping with disdain. “You still think that boy is a man?” Before I could answer, a silky voice interrupted. “Well, this is interesting…” Isla Crowhurst stepped out from

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