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Chapter Twelve - Proving Malleable
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The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Thirteen - Take Me
Liz’s POV“Do I have a choice?”I was becoming concerned that Tanya would come to the fore and that I would shift. It had never happened before but she was stepping out of her comfort zone and it made me uneasy.“She hasn’t said no,” he said, as if addressing a third person.I glanced behind me but we were the only ones in here. Unless he had a viewing room. I had to ask.“Is anyone watching us?”“Why, are you intending to be naughty?”“No, Byron.”“That’s a shame. I can assure you the wall mirror isn’t hiding an audience in another room. But you’ve just given me an idea. Do I have your consent?”I sighed.“Yes.”“And you remember the safe word system?” I repeated it back to him and told my Alpha mate I was good to go. “Stand up, pet, and face the mirror. I want to make you feel positive about your body.”“How?” I asked, seeing the mole on my thigh and the bags beneath my eyes.Byron came up behind me without warning and began to caress my hip. He was bare chested and I was conscious
The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Fourteen - Too Clingy
Byron’s POVI stared at my Beta letting him know I wasn’t exactly pleased to be disturbed. Not now. Not when I was about to indulge myself even further.“This had better be good,” I growled, hoping he wouldn’t notice the bulge in my pants.“There’s a delegation here from Moon Tides.”I narrowed my eyes. “If this is some kind of joke … ”“Well, an Epsilon and one of the Omega females.”There was a thud as Liz’s head struck the underside of my desk.“Send them up,” I said, waving him away.Lucas could take a hint, though he smirked when he saw the yellow dress abandoned on the carpet and couldn’t resist a snarky comment.“Shouldn’t their acting Luna be present for this?”“I’ll see to that. Go.”She emerged when I indicated the coast was clear and quickly covered up.“Do I look okay?”I couldn’t resist. “Pretty flushed, otherwise fine.”Liz was wearing full make-up today and I had learned to my surprise it was one of her interests. She hadn’t overdone it, either, still looking natural ye
The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Fifteen - Issues of Trust
Liz’s POVThis was way too public for my liking. I was already moist between my thighs and he hadn’t even struck me yet.“You’re lucky, pet. The gym is usually crowded at this hour.” I glanced over at the rowing machine but, thankfully, there was no sign of Mo. “Up you go.”He made me count each smack, an even dozen, before helping me down. That was when he introduced me to Penelope, who took me to the showers.“Hot or cold?” she asked.But she wasn’t talking to me.“Surprise her,” Byron said.The water was freezing. Was he making a point?The Alpha was waiting for me outside the male locker room. His hair was wet but he was wearing different coloured pants and a fresh shirt. Oh, the power of being able to summon a servant with a click of your fingers. It was a luxury I’d never had. I was back in the yellow dress, bra-less and the spare thong felt restrictive but there was no way I was doing without it.“Nothing to report, Alpha,” Penelope told him.“As I thought,” he said, thanking h
The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Sixteen - Pure Pleasure
Byron’s POVHer shocked gasp meant she’d taken me literally.We saw no-one on our way to the library, which was unusual. It was probably a sign that the Moon Goddess approved. Did this mean pups were on the horizon? I’d always told myself I wasn’t ready. With someone like her, it would be an added bonus.“That’s a relief. I thought you meant … ”Her voice tailed off.“Quite the little exhibitionist, are we?”“Hardly,” she panted, looking at me as if she wanted to eat me up.So I’d done the right thing. Gregor was a canny old wolf.‘I heard that!’‘It was meant as a compliment.’I pointed to the door. “Locked or unlocked?”She hesitated. “Unlocked.”“Closed or ajar?”“Closed.”I wasn’t going to push it. Someone could still catch us at it, though a partly open door was akin to an invitation. Many a tryst had taken place in here, with my permission. Though only I could take a woman into the playroom.Using the hidden lever, I watched the bookcase move, revealing the second door.“I take
The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Seventeen - The Mistress
Liz’s POV Byron asked me if I was up to going down to dinner or if I wanted to be excused. “I’m ravenous,” I told him. He smirked, as if that was something to do with him and his prowess. The truth was I’d missed too many meals recently. That could only be good for my waistline. Every woman’s bothered about that, right? “I could have something sent up.” “You said you’d see Mo down there,” I pointed out. “For you, I meant.” It was sweet of him to spare my blushes, but I had to face her sometime. Why not now? I didn’t want the anxiety of postponement. “I’m good, thanks. So long as I don’t have to kneel at your feet and get fed scraps.” “Now there’s an idea,” he said. I had given no thought to the seating arrangements, other than my humorous comment. Byron was at the head of the table and Mo was to his right with Beta Lucas on the left. The only Omegas present were serving. I found myself next to a strikingly attractive woman with blonde hair. That red lipstick was too much, tho
The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Eighteen - Acting
Liz’s POV It was quite a relief that Byron’s sister now knew the truth about us. As far as the rest of his pack was concerned my position was somewhere between that of a hostage and a mistress. There was an added complication in that those originally from Moon Tides still saw me as their acting Luna. I was continuing to advise the Alpha as to who should make the transition here or remain in my former home. When I learned he was sending Philip to oversee them for the next few months I rested a little easier in our bed. The big man was unmated as yet but the Moon Goddess can deliver a fated mate at any point in a werewolf’s life and his mom hadn’t given up hope of that for him. Hard to believe he was only twenty-nine. He’d seemed to be about forty to me. I hadn’t seen much of Gavin since that night. He was a regular patroller of the pack’s borders and it suited him, a loner who wasn’t looking for love. There are exceptions to every rule. Ned, on the other hand, I saw almost every da
The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Nineteen - Tensions
Byron’s POVLiz was standing up well to my correction sessions to the point where she really was my pet. Though she mingled rarely with my pack members, I knew there was resentment building among those formerly of Moon Tides, especially since they’d been forced to leave their home.Vanessa was different. She’d left us for them and come full circle. I decided to enlist her help.“Swear them to secrecy,” I said. “Lizzy is playing an important role for me as part of an ongoing investigation. Anything you see or hear which seems derogatory is not what it seems.”She eyed me doubtfully.“It might be better coming from her own lips. And it’s Liz, Alpha. With respect.”The Omega nursemaid bobbed her head. She had a point.“You hold her in high esteem, don’t you?”“We all do, Alpha Byron. Even Alpha Richard relies – relied – on her so much.”“I’ll let you into a little secret. Me too,” I told her.“Is she your mate?” The question floored me. How should I answer? Vanessa smiled. “I thought so.
The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Twenty - Noticed
Byron’s POVAlpha Joe cleared his throat. “Let’s cut to the chase, Bryon.”“Byron,” I corrected, pleasantly, raising my glass.“Alpha, you have some prime grazing land, and we will pay top dollar to use it.”“Go on,” I said, taking a sip of pinot gris.“Do you have the infrastructure to accommodate us?” the billionaire asked.“It can be arranged. I take it you’re partners in this?”Beneath the table, Liz tugged at my pants. She was shaking her head. What didn’t I know?“Not exactly. I have a different, more universal request,” Max announced.“Yes, well, we’ll come to that, Maxie.”“Now, Joe!”They didn’t hit it off. Divide and conquer. I wished I’d done my research but, as ever, so much was happening to distract me.This was going to be a minefield if I wasn’t careful. I didn’t want to get on the wrong side of either of them.The beef arrived then. Probably a bad choice since they were bound to make a comparison with their own prime stock. Except that was Joe’s baby.“Let me get this
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- The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Fifty - The Deal
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- The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Forty-Eight - Endgame
- The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Forty-Seven - The Spy
- The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Forty-Six - Entranced
- The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Forty-Five - Strange Beliefs
- The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Forty-Four - The Revelation
- The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Forty-Three - Honesty
- The Alpha's Collateral Chapter Forty-Two - Begin Again
