LOGINANNAI stood frozen at the scenario before me, I couldn't believe what I was seeing or hearing but the wide smile from Alpha Rueben and the tension in the air reminded me that this was very real.Alpha Rueben had indeed just asked me to marry him, from the corner of my eyes I could see Alpha Uriel staring daggers at the Kneeling man, his nose flared as though holding himself back from lunging at the still smiling and very much kneeling man.“Anna?” He called with a smile, his voice composed and calm, and I wondered how he could be, especially with a human grenade behind us.My hands grew clammy at the pressure and I hesitated, stepping back, Reubens's smile didn't falter, instead, he reached for my arms, “Anna baby, I know I've done a lot of wrong towards you, that's why I'm here to make things right. You might feel this is too soon and you may be right, but I also think this right here is right.” He squeezed.“I need you, Anna. You complete me, I know that now, so please do me the ho
ANNAThe hall grew silent at his words, Amyy looked up at him with an amused glare, before switching those sharp eyes to me.I flinched at her perusal, my heart beating wildly, at her actions. Did she know?Her eyes flickered away at the last minute, she leaned over digging into her food.Reuben’s eyes darkened, but remained composed, “Alpha, is there something wrong?” His voice is deep and rich.Uriel barely glanced his way, his dark gaze fixed on me, “That’s none of your concern,” he said coldly. Then, without giving me a chance to protest, he turned on his heel and stormed out of the dining room.I sat still debating whether to follow or stay, Amyy's soft chuckle broke the silence and when I raised a brow in silent questioning, she waved her hands, “It's funny seeing him riled up.”She must have seen I wasn't taking kindly to the joke since she focused on her meal ignoring me and Reuben, who drew closer towards me and leaned.“I hope this isn't my fault, baby?” He whispered, the h
ANNAI froze. His words hit me like a punch to the stomach. “What do you mean?...why not?” I asked, my voice trembling.He doesn't answer, and he turns to walk away but I don't let him, I rush to block his path, “Answer me, Uriel. Why won't you accept me? I'm your mate!”His voice is cold and firm. “Yes, you are. But I'm not married to you. What we had last night was a mistake. Nothing can come out of it. Except you wish to be the woman who warms my bed.”I stared at him in shock, trying to process what he had just said to my face. My chest ached, my pulse racing in my ears. This couldn’t be real. The man who had given me everything despite everything was telling me, I was nothing to him, I meant nothing other than a bed warmer.I was no less than a prostitute. Throwing myself at him. I felt foolish and humiliated. A strong wave of anger flushed through me, without thinking I swung at him, and my punch met skin.Alpha Uriel didn't dodge, he took my blows with stride, his expression
ANNAI woke up to the warmth of Uriel’s body beside me, the unfamiliar weight of his arm around me, his steady breathing filling the quiet room. For a moment, I just lay there, staring at him, basking in his scent, my heart beating with wild abandon, excitement fueling my every being, yet I felt oddly at peace.Last night had been Amazing. I couldn't believe we actually did it and yet I couldn't regret a single part of it.Last night had changed everything, it had to.We had crossed a line, one I had longed for, prayed even. A line that the Alpha had continuously refused to cross, And yet, here we were.My fingers brushed against the sheets, the memories of his touch, his kisses, and the way he had whispered my name in the dark replaying in my mind. A warmth flushed through me, and I almost squealed into my pillow. The fear of waking him up stopped me.But then reality crashed down on me and a cold wave of guilt punched through my gut. Uriel was still married to my mother. What had
URIEL“Does anybody have anything to say” Anna's voice cut through the silence, she sounded impatient.I sneak a glance at Alpha Zane, to find him looking my way, with a creased brow before looking away. Sighing a settle into my seat, my finger twisting around the empty bottle cap.Anna sat in a smaller chair at opposite hours, her legs crossed and her folded arms vibrating, with every tap she made into her inner elbows. Her eyes flashed with anger as they flickered between us, her tone cool “Nothing huh? Alpha Uriel anything?”I flinched, looking up to find her gaze pinned on me, “Is there anything you'd like to say to your friend whom you haven't seen in what?”“Twenty years.” Alpha Zane provided rather helpfully, I snare as he sends me a jeering smile.“Yes, twenty years.” Anna continued, axtiñgbas though ßhe hadn't seen our interaction.Shaking my head I was about to say no, when she glared at me, giving up, I cleared my throat before turning to face Alpha Zane with his stupid fa
URIEL“You have some nerves, Uriel.” A man wearing a white Armani suit spat at me, his jaws tightened in anger, and his fist clenched.He barely flinched at the sudden silence of the room, and neither did I.I stood a few inches away, facing the angry man, a hand placed in my pocket and my expression unreadable, almost indifferent. The man before me growled at my feigned indifference, his eyes flashing with anger, “After all these while you think you can just reveal yourself and I'll gladly what… accept you? Forgive?”He snarled, stepping closer, our noses almost brushing, his breath brushed against me, “Guess what. It's not happening. Whatever it is you want, I don't have it. I don't want anything to do with you!”I stepped away from his hot breath, and my eyes softened, “I see you haven't changed…brother.”At my words he lunged at me, gripping my lapels and I let him pull me into his face, “I am not your brother! I never was and never will. You made that clear so long ago when you







