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Chapter 20
Reece BardenI hope you're enjoying Nathan and Maya's story! It's a slower burn than the last one but it's a break in pace before Ethan's book which is going to be full-on! Remember to follow me on social media for updates and where you can read more of my stories xxx
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The Alpha's Regret Chapter 21
Maya Dean heartily tucks into a big breakfast, like he hasn’t got a care in the world, while I sip on a glass of orange juice and nibble the corner of a piece of toast. My stomach is in knots and I can’t face any more food. The only other pack members up this early are dressed in construction gear, Nathan’s employees, and they can’t hide their interest in what’s going on. If they didn’t hear what happened last night, they can definitely sense the tension in the air. The packhouse practically buzzes with dominant alpha vibes as Dean and Rex sit beside each other. They make chit-chat about some recent announcement from Alpha Steel that he’s going to bring back the alpha games, and how it might work. It used to be huge by the sounds of it and I can imagine every other pack being excited about it, but not these two. They're both men of few words with little time for the meaningless displays of power and strength that a challenge of this sort would represent. Dean isn’t a fan of interacti
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NathanLooking at my watch yet again, I stand and pace, tugging on the cuffs of my shirt and smoothing a hand over my clean-shaven jaw. I've been here for ages, but there is no sign of Maya yet. A dark feeling akin to dread settles over me. Normally, I'm extremely confident, and if a woman doesn't like me, well, no harm, no foul. I'll get over it. This is completely different. It feels as though my future happiness depends on whether she's willing to take this step and spend some time alone with me. I pace again, blowing out another frustrated breath. She’s not coming. She's having second thoughts, and she's not coming.Ross walks in and looks around, arms stretched out from his sides as he spins, and raises an eyebrow at me when he doesn’t see Maya. She should have arrived well ahead of him given he left the packhouse a good bit behind her to make it less obvious that he was following Maya and Dean.“Where is she?” he demands, his brows slamming down in concern when I don't answer h
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Maya Nathan’s words barely reach me through the cloud of lust that fills my head. His supple lips against my skin already have me panting and squirming in my seat, but when he touches my pussy ever so lightly through my jeans again, I nearly come off my chair. “Nathan,” I beg, not sure whether I’m asking him to stop or keep going. Shoving my hand between my legs, I block his access and he chuckles softly against my sensitive neck, making me tingle all over. Slowly, I force my eyes open when he pulls back, just a few inches, but giving me room to breathe and get my bearings again. What am I doing? Anyone could see us? “We’re up,” he says, smiling reassuringly at me, before nodding to the open window beside me. I turn to look outside, and I gasp, stunned to see white fluffy clouds below us and an expanse of bright blue sky. Clutching his hands, I swivel in my seat to face him. It’s incredible. And now that we’re not climbing anymore, it feels like we’re just floating up here. If I don
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NathanMaya stares wide-eyed as the receptionist hands over key cards for two rooms, one for Ross and one for me."But...""Kim booked the accommodation. I couldn't ask for a separate room, but Leah had us upgraded to a suite, so you'll have your own room."Her heart is pounding. She obviously hadn't thought about the sleeping arrangements when we got here. Leah assured me that there were no rooms available for Maya, and the only alternative was an upgrade. I must admit, I wasn't too upset about it.Maya takes in the lavish hotel we're staying in, her gaze dancing from the grand chandelier in the foyer to the sparkling pool visible through the enormous glass wall at the back. And beyond, a horizon of pale sand and gently rustling palm trees paints a perfect picture of paradise."I don't have a bikini. Or anything to wear to the beach. This isn't what I thought I'd be doing in your pack."I point out the hotel boutique and nudge her toward it. Where better to get beach clothes than at
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NathanThe next two days are just for us. I wasn’t expecting to be here this early, so I’ve got no meetings until Wednesday. It’s bliss. I can’t remember the last time I had a holiday.Since Rex was rejected by his mate Stacey and it was clear he wouldn’t be taking over as alpha of the pack, Cooper and I have been working hard to put our own stamp on things and expand the businesses we own and run. The brewery has been an enormous success, even without Ethan around anymore. That’s only temporary. I’m convinced of it. He feels he’s let us down, and he’s gone away to lick his wounds, but he’ll be back. If it goes on too long, though, we might have to drag him back.The construction business, though, has become the real cash cow. We own a few five-star resorts which are profitable and employ a lot of the pack. Hayley and Cooper run that side of things, but the expansion of the building business has been my baby for the last few years. I’m here to meet with the new owners of a hotel furth
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MayaDrumming my fingers on top of the crisp white sheets, I sigh before turning onto my side and shoving an arm under my pillow to get comfortable. Even though the mattress is like a cloud, I can’t relax. After falling into a deep, orgasm-induced sleep, I woke in the early hours and have been staring at the ceiling ever since. Once the clock hits six am, I give up and roll out of the bed, feeling groggy as I throw on some shorts and a vest top, hoping a run might help wake me up.I pad out to the living area and sit on the plush sofa to tie up my laces. My face flushes as I remember what we did here last night. Or what Nathan did to me I should say, because I sent him to bed turned on and unsatisfied. The creak of a door opening startles me from my thoughts and I jump to my feet.When I spin around, Nathan emerges from his room with just a bright white towel slung around his hips. His brown hair is tousled like he spent the night tossing and turning as well. The expanse of tanned ski
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Maya“So you were going to sneak out without telling me,” Ross whispers into my ear.I leap off the couch, my heart pounding in my chest, as I realise I completely zoned out. A few guests turn to look our way as Ross doubles over laughing, one hand braced on his thick thigh, enjoying my reaction immensely.I stumbled to the lobby on wobbly legs and decided a run wasn’t really going to be an option for a few minutes. Then I drifted off into daydreams about Nathan’s broad, flat pecs and his tanned muscular thighs and I struggled to make myself leave the building. All I could think of was going back up to that room and finishing what he started. To hell with the consequences.“Maya? Maya?”Ross snaps his fingers to get my attention and I jump. Shit. I did it again. Coming back to reality, I blink at Ross and realise I’ve drifted toward the elevator bank without meaning to, already halfway across the room on my way back to my room and Nathan. Frowning in confusion, I meet Ross’s gaze as
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MayaA shiver passes down my spine even as I sweat through my thin top and lightweight shorts. My fight-or-flight instincts rush to the surface as fear grips me. I maintain eye contact, letting him know he’s not messing with any ordinary wolf here. I’m of an alpha bloodline. I won’t be intimidated by him. Even if I feel anything but powerful right now, I can't show it.He merely licks his lips, his elongated canines glinting in the light. Instead of putting him off my challenge is making him even more interested. Gripping the armrest, my eyes dart around the room, looking for my escape, but feeling like this, I won't get far.Ross’s exasperated face calling me stubborn flashes into my mind, and I grimace. Maybe he’s right. I need help.MAYA: Ross?ROSS: Not a good time, Maya. Someone’s here. I don’t think –The mind-link connection severs and my heart stutters in my chest. He could have cut it off, but I doubt he'd do that mid-sentence. That means he's in trouble. He’s unconscious, or
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