Eva Gibson's pov Wrapped in a towel, I peeked out into Austin's bedroom, and he handed me some clothes. I noticed that he was dressed in just boxers and admired his tawny muscular physique. His bandages were removed from around his chest and my eyes wandered freely down his firm abdomen. “Don't eye fuck me, Eva, or you will have to bring me to the infirmary, and we know that you can't drive,” he asserted with a smirk. “Such a smart ass,” I chuckled and grabbed the items from his outstretched hand then shut the door on him. Dressing, I laughed at myself in Austin's baggy underclothes and dried my hair. When I finished, I opened the door slowly and saw Austin already underneath his comforter with the bed lamp on. He had his arms spread open and told me to come and lay down with him. “ I have never slept with a man before,” I muttered uncomfortably and his brow creased. “I swear to you I won't do anything…well, I might make sexual moans, but it's because I am asleep, and
Eva Gibson's povStaring at my reflection, I pulled up my ponytail in a haze.Conflicted with what Valerie had told me, I wanted to know if it was true.“I'm just going to give Austin the cold shoulder, and if he asks me what is wrong, I will inform him that I got a visit from Miss McKnight, and she was very forthcoming about their first interaction,” I muttered sullenly to Lana.“She could be lying to get a rise out of you,” she whimpered, and I rolled my eyes.“Austin has a reputation that coincides with what she described,” I growled sourly and, shaking my head, left my house and headed toward the log pile.“I needed to split some wood and release my pent-up anger,” I huffed.As I approached the trainees, I saw Jace standing with Austin, waving at me to join them.Lowering my eyes away from Austin's, I went to Jace and asked him if he was going to do the same thing as yesterday.“Yeah pretty much,” he grinned.“Is something bothering you?” Austin asked me, and I felt his eyes on me
Eva Gibson's pov After getting myself cleaned up and dressed in jeans and a tee, I sighed. Leaving my weapon on my bed, I took my house key and cell phone with me to head to work. I was not certain about how I was feeling in regards to Austin, I toughened my reserves, figuring I was the master of my emotions as I hiked toward the commissary. When I entered, I introduced myself to the young cashier who was also in my training class. He was in his early twenties with shaggy dark hair and light amber eyes, and he looked familiar. I figured that I knew him from Pack School. “Betty told me that a new worker was coming. I'm Mason, and I will show you what needs to be done,” he said firmly with a kind smile. Thanking him, I told him that I was going to put my stuff in my locker, and he waved me off. “I will train you on the register when you return and take care of the inventory, and you can keep your phone with you. Just don't be on it constantly,” Mason asserted, and I shrugged, tel
Eva Gibson's pov Panicking, I continued to struggle against his strong grip. “Keep squirming, and I will snap your tiny neck. It doesn't matter if you're alive or dead, Eva. The Alpha just wants you gone and I will still enjoy that sweet cunt of yours whether you're breathing or not,” Curtis growled in my ear, and I shuddered in disbelief. “You're a depraved monster, and the Alpha asked you to get rid of me,” I hissed in disbelief, and he laughed back at me. “Yeah, you're causing problems with his plans for his eldest,” he muttered and adjusted his hold on me. Dragging me further away from the housing area, I tried kicking him with my feet, and he squeezed me tighter, causing me to struggle for a breath. My vision was filled with black spots, and I tried to stay conscious when I saw a blur of black fur fly past me and started falling backward. Prying myself out of the dead weight of Curtis's arms I turned my head and shrieked at seeing Curtis’s head lying lopsided and hanging on
Eva Gibson’s povStanding together, Eva, at eighteen, and Olivia, at twenty-five, held each other's hand as they watched the dirt cover the graves of their parents at their large pack's cemetery…“What are we going to do?” I questioned my older sister who was weeping quietly.Giving me a look of sympathy she asserted, “I will drop out of university and get a job at the pack's shopping center.”I side-eyed her in disbelief.“But Olivia, you were getting honors and are close to graduation,” I said softly.Lowering her tear-stained eyes from mine, she exhaled deeply and said, “I promised to watch over you and will honor our parent's wishes.”This seemed unfair, and bitterness filled my heart for the drunk human responsible for fatally crashing into my parents.My eyes narrowed as I glanced over the mourners who attended the funeral and paused briefly at Austin Belmont, who was blatantly staring at my sister.“The pack whore is eyeing you,” I mumbled softly in disgust and Olivia scolded m
Eva Gibson’s pov Putting the food items away I heard my sister ask Austin to stay for dinner and groaned internally.Still reeling from the funeral, I side-eyed her and said, “Don't you think it would be better for us to be alone at this time?”Biting her bottom lip, she narrowed her red-rimmed eyes and said firmly, “Austin's thoughtfulness should be rewarded with a good meal. I will prepare it so don't worry about it, little sister.”Glancing over at Austin sitting on a stool by the counter, he pretended to be oblivious to our conversation. I huffed out a fine to my sister and asked him if he wanted anything to drink.“A cold beer sounds good if you have any?” He asked with a grin and I opened the refrigerator to grab one of my dad's.Handing it to him, I muttered, “Might as well drink them, or they're going to be tossed in the trash.”Holding the bottle, he inspected it and said, “These were your dad's, eh?”Nodding, I told him yeah.“Sorry about them both,” he added and popped the
Eva Gibson’s pov After Austin finally left our house, a bit intoxicated with the remaining beers in the fridge I turned to Olivia and asked her what she was thinking. “Why do you keep indulging with him? He's a pervert and a pain in the ass,” I growled. Shaking her head, she grinned slightly. “Eva, it's wise for us to remain in good favor with the future Alpha. Being his friend is beneficial for both of us. I don't know why you despise him so much.” Gritting my molars I eyed her in disbelief. “He's a whore that preys on the vulnerable females of this pack,” I stated adamantly and she rolled her eyes. “They are just as willing, sis. None of them were forced to have sex with him.” “Unbelievable Olivia. You know that he is constantly staring at you like a creep and wants to get in your panties,” I asserted and she gasped at me. Growing angry, she glared at me, causing my brow to crease as I looked back at her. “Eva, he is my friend and nothing more. If he has those id
Eva Gibson’s pov Sitting behind my sister in Austin's SUV I noticed him glancing over at her and rolled my eyes to peer out the side window. Overhearing my name I leaned closer to hear my sister telling Austin that I was interested in becoming a guard. I narrowed my eyes at him laughing about it. “I can become one! I just need training to pass the final exam, I asserted and he nodded as he looked at me in the rearview mirror. “You need to get your first shift before you could even consider it,” Olivia added. Huffing in annoyance I told her that I was aware of that. Nodding his head Austin announced that we were at the outskirts of Lost Falls. Looking out of the window my eyes widened at the growing area. “It's bigger than I remember,” I commented and he chuckled. “My father brought in more businesses and employees from the Grey River pack near ours,” he explained then added, “He figured that it would give the packs more of a chance to find their fated mates.” Sno
Eva Gibson's pov Panicking, I continued to struggle against his strong grip. “Keep squirming, and I will snap your tiny neck. It doesn't matter if you're alive or dead, Eva. The Alpha just wants you gone and I will still enjoy that sweet cunt of yours whether you're breathing or not,” Curtis growled in my ear, and I shuddered in disbelief. “You're a depraved monster, and the Alpha asked you to get rid of me,” I hissed in disbelief, and he laughed back at me. “Yeah, you're causing problems with his plans for his eldest,” he muttered and adjusted his hold on me. Dragging me further away from the housing area, I tried kicking him with my feet, and he squeezed me tighter, causing me to struggle for a breath. My vision was filled with black spots, and I tried to stay conscious when I saw a blur of black fur fly past me and started falling backward. Prying myself out of the dead weight of Curtis's arms I turned my head and shrieked at seeing Curtis’s head lying lopsided and hanging on
Eva Gibson's pov After getting myself cleaned up and dressed in jeans and a tee, I sighed. Leaving my weapon on my bed, I took my house key and cell phone with me to head to work. I was not certain about how I was feeling in regards to Austin, I toughened my reserves, figuring I was the master of my emotions as I hiked toward the commissary. When I entered, I introduced myself to the young cashier who was also in my training class. He was in his early twenties with shaggy dark hair and light amber eyes, and he looked familiar. I figured that I knew him from Pack School. “Betty told me that a new worker was coming. I'm Mason, and I will show you what needs to be done,” he said firmly with a kind smile. Thanking him, I told him that I was going to put my stuff in my locker, and he waved me off. “I will train you on the register when you return and take care of the inventory, and you can keep your phone with you. Just don't be on it constantly,” Mason asserted, and I shrugged, tel
Eva Gibson's povStaring at my reflection, I pulled up my ponytail in a haze.Conflicted with what Valerie had told me, I wanted to know if it was true.“I'm just going to give Austin the cold shoulder, and if he asks me what is wrong, I will inform him that I got a visit from Miss McKnight, and she was very forthcoming about their first interaction,” I muttered sullenly to Lana.“She could be lying to get a rise out of you,” she whimpered, and I rolled my eyes.“Austin has a reputation that coincides with what she described,” I growled sourly and, shaking my head, left my house and headed toward the log pile.“I needed to split some wood and release my pent-up anger,” I huffed.As I approached the trainees, I saw Jace standing with Austin, waving at me to join them.Lowering my eyes away from Austin's, I went to Jace and asked him if he was going to do the same thing as yesterday.“Yeah pretty much,” he grinned.“Is something bothering you?” Austin asked me, and I felt his eyes on me
Eva Gibson's pov Wrapped in a towel, I peeked out into Austin's bedroom, and he handed me some clothes. I noticed that he was dressed in just boxers and admired his tawny muscular physique. His bandages were removed from around his chest and my eyes wandered freely down his firm abdomen. “Don't eye fuck me, Eva, or you will have to bring me to the infirmary, and we know that you can't drive,” he asserted with a smirk. “Such a smart ass,” I chuckled and grabbed the items from his outstretched hand then shut the door on him. Dressing, I laughed at myself in Austin's baggy underclothes and dried my hair. When I finished, I opened the door slowly and saw Austin already underneath his comforter with the bed lamp on. He had his arms spread open and told me to come and lay down with him. “ I have never slept with a man before,” I muttered uncomfortably and his brow creased. “I swear to you I won't do anything…well, I might make sexual moans, but it's because I am asleep, and
Eva Gibson's pov His eyes grew heated as he nodded. “Let's do that; I can't wait any longer, Eva,” he said huskily as his hands wove around my waist, turning me around to face him. My back was against the open drawer and caused it to push back in as he pressed himself against me. His lips then pressed against my own in a desperate kissing inferno of heat and desire. Closing my eyes I couldn't stop my instincts from taking over as I ran my fingers up around his neck and kissed him hungrily back. Pulling back his eyes narrowed at me. “I can't mate with you yet,” he said in regret. “Please just mark me; I don't think that I can go that far right now,” I murmured, and he moved his mouth down my jawline, nibbling ever so softly, then to my neck crevice as I exhaled deeply. I knew at that moment I would give him anything he asked from the intense pleasure that was building within me. When his canines sank into my flesh, a jolt of pulsating pleasure coursed to my privates and he li
Eva Gibson's pov Swinging the ax over my head I side-eyed Jace as I cut through the log he placed before me. “These aren't weights, Bossman,” I huffed as I readied myself for the next piece of wood he placed before me. “No, they aren't, but you're doing great and better than I expected,” he asserted, and I gave him a fake laugh. It was convenient that I was chopping logs near Austin’s house, and whenever I heard a vehicle, I would pause my swing to see who it was passing by. “Has he called you?” I asked burying the head of the ax into the wood. Shaking his head, he sighed and said, “No, but I'm going to assume that he is just hungover and not hand-tied to that Alpha’s daughter.” Gasping, I stopped and glared at him but he was looking at his phone. Furrowing my brow I hadn't considered that being the reason. Hand-tied meant that his father had a quick wedding, and I exhaled deeply, feeling horrible. “Can I break and get a drink?” I asked him. Shrugging he asked me w
Eva Gibson's pov The next morning, giddy about letting Austin know that I was willing to give him my mark, I quickly showered and put on blue jeans and a nice floral shirt. Heading outside, the sun was shining, and birds were chirping, adding to the ambiance of what I intended. As I strolled up to Austin's, I saw the Alpha's lifted truck and started biting my bottom lip at the growling coming from the side patio. “If you want to become the Alpha you must make sacrifices for the pack. Nick cannot take over,” his father snarled and I gasped. Stepping out, Austin's eyes fell on me, and he shook his head and waved for me to go, and I furrowed my brow. “Mates override this charade you're trying to get me to commit,” Austin retaliated and the Alpha backhanded him as he shouted, “You have no mate, Austin!” I cringed hearing the crack that echoed from the blow. Seeing Austin's eyes glare up at his father, he spit out a mouthful of blood and muttered, “Abuse me all you want. I
Eva Gibson's pov My home looked like a tornado had swept through it, and as I entered my bedroom, my eyes widened at my closet being gone through. My clothes were scattered everywhere and I noticed that my best dresses were missing. “That bitch! She took my good clothes!” I hissed. Finding my cell phone I dialed Olivia. The call went directly to voicemail so I left a curt message. “Why did you take my nice dresses! Your soon-to-be husband is rich, owns a high-end clothing store, and can get you New ones. I can't believe how selfish YOU ARE!” Tossing the phone onto my bed I was shaking in my anger. Going to the kitchen I grabbed a beer from the fridge and twisted off the cap. As I sipped from the bottle out in my small living room there was a knock on my door. “Eva, are you home?” Jace called out. “Yeah, the door is unlocked so come on in!” Watching the door open Jace peeked his head inside and smiled at me. “Why the long face?” He asked me and I rolled my eye
Eva Gibson's pov Swinging my arm Austin stopped then looked at me. “You want to come back and stay at my place?” Giggling, I shook my head. “I think I should stay by myself while I go through training but we can still go out on dates. I don't want to tarnish my already sketchy reputation,” I said softly and he chuckled. “That sounds like a jab at my sordid past,” he said with a smirk and I raised my eyebrows at him as I smiled guiltily. “Fine, Eva,” he muttered and I squeezed his hand. “I swear it's nothing against you,” I asserted and he said, “Right. Well, let's head to the commissary so you can get your work schedule since you want to be an independent woman.” Rolling my eyes at him he pulled me toward the small grocery store and held the door open so I could walk past him. “Hey Wyatt, is Betty here?” Austin asked and the clerk pointed to the back and said, “The boss lady is in her office.” “Follow me, Eva,” he said firmly and headed toward the rear of the store