Chapter 2

"Annalise!" My teeths stopped clattering for a quick second when that deep voice reached my ear.I recognised it well.Quickly turning to look in the direction the voice came from, I was astonished to see him.My eyes fell on his tall frame striding towards me.Relief wash over me but that was soon replaced with thick tension.

Maddox Lincoln, our soon to be Alpha but that's not the reason I'm worried.The fact that he had almost killed me once sent a fresh wave of uncertainty in me.I truly don't know if I should be happy he is here or worried that the man I am always told to stay away from is now standing right in front of me.His strong scent filled my nostrils, making me feel drowsy.He smells like of sandalwood, too intoxicating as if softly woody, milky and rich mixed with musky earthy fragrance.On top of that, it's too seductive that I almost felt the urge to snuggle closer to him.But I remind myself, the man in front of me is no gentleman.

My eyes fell on his wet hair that was brushed back, giving a clear view of his undercut.His jaws were clenched tightly as he glared at the dudes on the bike.I gulped hard when he turned to look at me.Our eyes locked for a fraction of second before his gaze flicked down to my chest but it didn't stay there for any longer.Unconsciously, I pull my bottom lip in between my teeth and watched as he take off his jacket and lean forward before draping the leather jacket on my shoulders.

My eyes flicked up instantly at his face and looking up at him this close, I have to admit he is not only intimidating but handsome as well.His slight tan skin is flawless except for the part where he have a scar on his left cheek but it nowhere interrupts his attractiveness.His jaw clicks, eyes moving to meet mine.Panick set into me and I accidentally bit my lip too hard, hissing right away as the taste of copper filled my mouth.His eyes flicked down to my lips and his jaw twitched yet again.My heart thammered loudly against my ribcage.

I would've had a heart attack had it not been for him to step back.

"Follow me" His deep voice sent a chill down my spine.I didn't ask anything but follow him quietly.Maybe it was the situation that made my brain freeze to think of anything but the way back home.Those two bikes were gone so were the dudes.I am surprised how I didn't realize their departure earlier.

My steps came to a halt with a jerk when I accidentally bumped into his back.I quickly stepped back, ready to hear him cuss me out but nothing came out of his mouth.Maybe he is not that bad but you never know so it's better to be careful.He moved aside, the black Harley Davidson came in view.He grabbed the helmet and placed it in my hand before I even had the chance to refuse.

I step back as he hop on the bike.

"Hop on" His tone flat, voice so intense and demanding.He didn't even look at me as I contemplated whether I am making the right decision.He had tried to kill me once, who knows if it won't happen again.

But if he wanted, I'd have been buried in the ground already.I exhale a sharp breath and wear the helmet before hopping on the bike behind him.I rest my palm on my thighs and tried to pull down the dress that has ride up till my inner thighs.How more embarassing can this go? I shut my eyes, giving up the attempt of covering my thighs.It is of no use anyway.

The engene roared to life and I ended up placing my hand on his shoulder.I shivered right away as the cold breeze clawed my bare skin till I could feel it deep in my bones.The jacket helped a little to provide some warmth but my legs went numb.

Not being able to bear it, I lean forward and moved my hand down to his torso.Sh*t! he can kill me later if he wants but I need some warmth right now.

I hesitantly pressed myself to his back, clutching onto him tightly and praying for the ride to be over as soon as possible so I could get away with it.He visibly stiffened for a fraction of second before relaxing.I could feel my heart pounding loudly, I was afraid he could feel it too.I inhale lightly and only thing I smell is him which somehow makes me want to inhale more.The warmth radiating from his body heated me up pretty quickly.I feel my breath becoming more shallow with each passing second.

The rain and cold has been long forgotten.All I could think of was the way his back muscles felt against my chest everytime he took a turn.My cheeks burn in embarrassment at the mental image of his naked back, I could just portray it perfectly.

Everything about Maddox Lincoln is too intense.The way he walks, talks and carry himself, it is not only intense and intimidating but attractive as hell.I know for a fact, women in our Pack are crazy for him.My brother used to say that Maddox loves to work out a lot or to be more precise he is heavily obsessed with training and learning every fighting techniques.He definitely never gives himself a break.

I could see,

No, actually I could feel the muscles he had gained over the past few years.It's undeniably commendable.It took us a while to reach our Pack.I didn't bother to call my brother, afraid he would react impulsively after seeing me with Maddox.He pulled the brakes in front of my house.I let out a sigh and hop off the bike before taking the helmet off my head and handed it to him.He didn't even bother to look at me.

"Thank you for the ride" I genuinely thank him and attempt to remove the jacket to return it back.

"Keep it" He says, his voice harsh and I don't know if it is my overthinking or he sounds annoyed.I opened my mouth to respond to him but he was fast enough to ride away.

I watch him with a heavy heart, feeling somewhat hurt when I shouldn't be giving a damn about his rudeness.I don't think I can come to a conclusion if Maddox Lincoln is nice or not.A better word would be moody.

I turned my heels and walked up to the door before grabbing the door knob and twist it open.I lightly pushed it open, small enough to slip inside without making a noise in order to not disturb my mom's sleep.I carefully stepped upstairs to my room and shut the door behind.A heavy sigh left my lips as I walked in the bathroom and quickly took a warm bath.My mind went back to Maddox.

He has changed a lot in appearance over the past few years.I am still in maze to figure him out as a person.I wish he hadn't attacked me that day, everything would've been normal for us.

Who knows if he is fighting away the urge to kill me? For the sake of his responsibility as Alpha?

"Annalise, you need to give yourself a break!" I mentally scold myself.Shoving all those thoughts in the back of my mind, I slipped under the covers to sleep away the exhaustion.