27 - Girls Run the World

~Gemma~

I did what I always did when reality was better off avoided. I soaked in a bubble bath while contemplating my clusterfuck of a life. I completely mishandled the situation with Alpha Devlin. Worse, I had no idea how to fix it.

We weren’t kids fumbling around in the dark, unsure of our bodies or each other. Alpha Devlin had grown into his own. Sure, he had confidence aplenty and charm on his side since the day of his birth. But now, dear goddess. What am I going to do?

Our downfall began when he ascended the throne. Sure, by birthright Devlin was destined to fill the role of alpha. That is after his older brother died. And unfortunately, his alphahood happened a hell of a lot sooner than either of us expected. His parents died in a horrific car accident a little over two years ago.

He broke up with me. And like some lovesick puppy, I refused let go. Then came the awful day I caught him with Twyla. Fuck that! I rubbed my pendant like a worry stone. No way would I allow any g