Georgina Sinclair's POV:I exhale slowly to steady my voice before it leaves my lips."It's too tempting." I said.Marius tilts his head just a little while watching me with that maddening stillness of his. He really is a calculated and a controlled man. But I also know that he is listening to every syllable I speak and watching every twitch in my expression. So I don't give him much."But." I continued while holding his gaze. "I still have a lot to consider."Alpha Marius doesn't interrupt me again. And I am starting to hate that about him. He doesn't push, rush or try to convince me. He is just letting the weight of my own thoughts to do the work. And that infuriates me because it's an effective method to me."I'm still married." I plainly said even though the words taste like rust in my mouth. "Alpha Ryan and I... Whatever bond we had is almost shattered. But it's still there. We are still legally and publicly connected with each other. It's stagnant but still not broken."Alpha Ma
Georgina Sinclair's POV:I wake up earlier than usual.Sleep clung to me like a veil last night and it feels thin and restless. And now, my limbs feel heavy. But my mind is sharper than it's been in days.The contract sits on my vanity and still untouched since last night but not forgotten. I don't look at it while I get ready. I already know every clause and every condition written on it. I already know that Alpha Marius has an agenda to do and achieve after reading that contract.I dress with care but not in extravagance. It's simple, elegant and deliberate. A satin blouse, pressed trousers and a light perfume behind the ears. It's not too revealing and nothing too meek. I check my reflection on the mirror once and walk downstairs.But Danica is in the living room.She’s curled up on the couch like she owns it. Her leg is draping lazily over the other while sipping from her cup of tea as if she has no responsibilities in the world. Her silk robe is too luxurious for someone who cont
Georgina Sinclair's POV:After I calm myself down, I walk over to the vanity to open the drawer and take the contract out again. My hand are slightly trembling as I read it again. When I put it down, I've already gone through it enough times to recite it line by line. And yet, I can not stop thinking about it.The signature line looks back at me as if it knows something I don't. My name belongs there. Or at least that's what the contract is demanding from me. That it is the smart step for me to do. And yet, my fingers are still hesitating and hovering over it. But it is not because I don't want this. It's because I've signed a few contract like this before. I did it too quickly and too blindly in the past. Especially the first time I followed a man's promise into something that is slowly devouring me now.It was my marriage contract with Alpha Ryan.I take a sharp inhale and fill my lungs with cold air. I close my eyes shut and for a moment and I let the silence around me to stretch
Georgina Sinclair's POV:It’s quiet now.Too quiet.The late morning sunlight is now entering through the silk curtains like thin threads of gold and brushing on the soft ivory tones of my room. I'm sitting on my chair while wearing a robe that smells like the rose-scented bath I had just now. I haven't spoken a word to anyone ever since I returned to my room. I need some space and clarity.And most of all, I need to look at it.The contract.My fingers twitch when I reach for my purse that is lying on the coffee table. I undo the clasp and pull out the neatly folded paper. My pulse quickens the moment I unfold it.This is indeed a contract between Alpha Marius Peddleton and Luna Georgina Sinclair. The legal phrasing is straightforward. There are no traps and no hidden clauses. It is just as what he said.'In exchange for the appearance of a public Luna to support Alpha Peddleton's strategic alliances, the undersigned (Georgina Sinclair) will receive protection, political standing, an
Georgina Sinclair's POV:The next morning, I wake before the sunlight filters through my window. My body feels tense and aching with unspent emotion. I head to the training grounds hoping that moving my body will shake the feeling off. Ver is already there and her eyes lights up when she sees me. I smile at Ver and approach her."Good morning, Ver. Right timing." I said. "I need to tell you something but you should promise not to tell anyone about it."Ver wipes the sweat from her brow and looks at me with concern clouding his expression. "Of course, Luna." Ver said. "What is it?"I look around first before I lower my voice."How many of our people from Dark Shadow have joined the River Moon Pack?"Ver looks at me first before she replies."A hundred. more or less." "Good.""But why are you asking, Luna?""It's because I am going to take back my pack from Ryan." I said. His eyes widen in surprise."Luna, this is a dangerous plan. You could be killed if this reaches Alpha Ryan's ear
Georgina Sinclair's POV:When we arrive to his private room, I sit across from Alpha Marius in a dimly lit room and letting his shadows to curl along the corners like secrets waiting to be spoken. He leans on the edge of the table with his hands tucked casually into his pockets. But his piercing emerald eyes is never leaving mine even for a second. There is something electric and predatory about his stillness.I hate that I feel it.So I straighten my back and speak in a gentle but firm voice. "I should be honest with you. I really have no idea why do you want to talk to me."He walks to the table first to pour himself a glass of rum and takes a slow sip of his drink although his gaze remains locked on me. "Still have no idea?" he asked."No." I said while steadying my breath. "So, will you tell me now?"He shrugs a little but a smirk forms on his lips."What do you think?" Alpha Marius said. "Humor me and guess."I don't flinch from his playful provocation."You want a collaboratio