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The Subtle Art of Pride
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2026-06-30 21:22:43
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The Alpha's Bodyguard The First Dance
SELENA'S P.O.V I woke up feeling refreshed, my body a little less sore. My eyes scanned the room, and I let out a small sigh as the full implications of what we did last night hit me.For the first time in a long while, I wasn't thinking about being his bodyguard or the woman he hates or the woman who has a child he knows nothing about.For the first time, I was just Selena, the woman he was in love with. The woman he took last night, again and again.I pulled the sheets over my head and broke into a laugh, my legs kicking gently. It felt like back then again, when he would wink at me, and I would spend days reliving that wink like I intended to worship it.The feeling was glorious. Perfection.I sighed and leaned back, letting the covers ease away from my face. The sun was already setting, and the half open drapes let in some of the golden rays.I sighed again, my chest feeling light. Who knew? Who knew this would be an actual honeymoon?"Selena?"I jumped a little, then turned. Alp
The Alpha's Bodyguard Glad You Are Happy
ALPHA COLE'S P.O.V I watched Selena slowly drift back to sleep, her lips slightly parted. She still looked like she had been mauled by a wild animal, and the thought made me smile. It looked good on her. My marks. My body. Me.A knock came on the door, and I turned, my brows furrowed. I wasn't expecting anyone, and the only person who could come here was probably Evan.I slowly walked to the door to make sure the knock wouldn't wake Selena.Evan was standing outside, and his eyes lowered to his feet the minute the door opened."Good morning, Alpha," he said, his voice low. "I... we received a formal invitation for the ball later, and Alpha Rhys also offered a stylist and clothes since they have a strict dress code. I was wondering if you were awake so I could... so I could...""You are stuttering," I said, stepping into the hallways, the door closing behind me.He sucked in a sharp breath. "I caught a cold.""Did you?"He nodded. "If you tell me what time you would be free, I will co
The Alpha's Bodyguard Lavender and Roses
SELENA'S P.O.V Alpha Cole walked back to me, then sat on the edge of the bed, one hand on the other side of me.I held my breath, my eyes darting slowly across both of his."I ran a bath," he whispered, one hand gently running down my arm, his eyes still fixed on mine. "It's warm. Lavender. You should be able to find your voice after."I gave a small nod and stretched my arms, and he leaned closer, letting me hook my fingers around the nape of his neck.Without a word, he wrapped one hand under my back and the other under my knee, then lifted me off the bed. The bath scented like lavender and roses just like he had promised, and the water was steamy warm. Slowly, he leaned down and gently put me down in the water, just like last night, only with very different intentions. He sat on the edge and leaned forward, pushing his fingers into my hair."You did well," he whispered, kissing my cheeks. "So well."I nodded slowly, clearing my throat. I tried, but my voice came out faint and sl
The Alpha's Bodyguard The Outlines of Me
SELENA'S P.O.V Water splashed across the entire bathroom. My fingers curled around the edge of the bath as I looked up to Alpha Cole.I wasn't sure how we managed to make it here. All I remember was his hands and his lips and his tongue, and his hands peeling away the last of clothes on me, and now I was in the large bathtub, my body bare beneath the warm water, the rose petals sticking to my skin.My eyes met his. He was watching me with such hunger that my breath caught. Slowly, I moved my hand and crooked my finger, asking him to come to me.He gave a small smile, then leaned forward, one leg effortlessly parting my legs beneath the water, one hand cupping my hip, the other gently wrapping around my neck."Tell me what you want," He whispered, leaning down to trail slow hard kisses all over my neck. "You," I managed to say. "Fuck, you, Cole."He pushed further, the water shifting against my skin, heightening every sensation. I gripped his back, my nails digging into his skin, as
The Alpha's Bodyguard Show Me You Haven't Learned
SELENA'S P.O.V Alpha Cole was standing by the window when I walked into the room. I closed the door gently behind me, then walked forward, my eyes settling on him. The pack below us was illuminated, and the sky had gone dark.I could see the play of lights in his eyes, and from the way his hands were clasped behind him, I could imagine the emotions in his eyes.He was wearing a robe on his shoulders, his hair tied up in a bun. "Are you okay?" I asked him, my voice low.He didn't reply for a long minute before he slowly turned to me. "How is Evan?"My eyes dropped below his face. His robe was open, and he was wearing a simple pair of slacks low on his waist, enough to see the scandalous hip tattoo I used to fantasise about years ago."He is fine. He cried."He took a sip from the glass of wine in front of him. "I heard. It isn't something I can help, is it?""I don't know if I should feel great or sorry," I said sincerely, my mind flashing back to the emotions that Evan had felt vuln
The Alpha's Bodyguard Truce
SELENA'S P.O.V I watched Alpha Cole from where I was standing, my heart tightening. On one hand, I wanted to go there, hold him and tell him that he belonged only to me. On the other hand, I pitied Evan. The raw emotion in his eyes as he passed me by, the way he looked at Alpha Cole, and continuing to serve him while Alpha Cole never even looked at him.Alpha Cole let out a sigh and turned away, his hands crossing in front of him.I took in a deep breath, then turned away and followed in the path that Evan had taken. The elevator went back up and opened.I stepped out into the hallways and made my way to the other room that Alpha Rhys had reserved for Evan.I knocked on the door, sucking in a sharp breath. There was no answer. I knocked again, then stepped back, biting down on my lip.I wasn't even sure what I was doing. What would I say to him? That I saw everything? That I saw him stare at Alpha Cole's lips with hunger? That I knew the strength it took to cover that distance?The
The Alpha's Bodyguard A Rose of Blood
ALPHA COLE'S P.O.V I watched the omega in front of me. The sun had set into the evening, and the palace was quiet. The room was dimly lit with only the bedside lamps. The omega was on the floor, his eyes half closed, his lips parted. He was fully aroused and completely unable to speak for himself
The Alpha's Bodyguard Five Years of Cowardice
5 YEARS LATERSELENA'S P.O.V I watched Amanda run around the open field. Her hair was long, down to her back, but she had always ensured that I knew she wanted to keep it that way.I smiled to myself, my arms crossing over my chest. She was beautiful. Seeing her like this almost made me feel guilt
The Alpha's Bodyguard The Rogues
SELENA'S P.O.V.I blinked up, my chest heaving hard. I could smell a bit of smoke and an accompanying woody scent, very far from the exotic scents that I was used to around Alpha Cole and his palace. Alpha Cole.The thought came back unbidden. The night of passion that we had shared, the way he ha
The Alpha's Bodyguard Obsession and Hatred
ALPHA COLE'S P.O.V.The rest of the ceremony passed by in a blur of... nothing. I tried my best to look the part of the man who believed he was making the right choice. But there was no right or wrong when Selena had looked at me like that. Like I was the enemy. Like I had broken her.And maybe I h
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