INICIAR SESIÓNHe headed straight to the grand hall, where Alpha Ethan stood with his warriors, including his beta.“Alpha Ethan,” Maverick called as he closed the distance between them.Ethan frowned, his brows arching slightly. “You brought a lady into my pack, only for her to disrespect my authority?”“And what exactly does that mean?” Maverick asked. He knew Aurora could be bold and, at times, reckless with her words, but he doubted she would openly challenge an Alpha.“The lady you brought,” Ethan continued, pausing briefly as if choosing his words carefully. “She will not be released from my chamber until she apologizes. And right now, she refuses to do so.”“Alpha, you want her to apologize?” Maverick asked, and Ethan gave a small nod.“She should.”“Then tell me what crime she committed,” Maverick said evenly. “As her Alpha, I will handle her punishment and make sure she understands the consequences of defying you.”He chose his words carefully. The alliance had not yet been finalized, and t
“Alpha Maverick,” Logan called as he stepped into the room. “Once the agreement is stamped, will we be leaving today?”“I hope so,” Maverick replied, his tone calm as his eyes scanned the room in search of Aurora.He walked toward the bathroom and pushed the door open, glancing inside.Empty.Aurora wasn’t there.“Alpha Maverick…” Logan called again, noticing his restlessness. “Is something bothering you?”Maverick let out a low sigh. “I… need to clear my head. I’ll be heading to my company for a while. I need a break from all of this.”Logan frowned slightly but nodded.Maverick owned one of the largest companies in the city, a powerful establishment that operated among humans and other hidden wolf-owned businesses. It served as both a cover and a base of influence, since revealing their true identities to humans was strictly forbidden.Though Maverick didn’t visit often, whenever he did, it was usually because something weighed heavily on his mind.Beta Logan, taken aback by Maveric
Aurora took a warm bath, freshening up for the day. With no clothes of her own, she picked out one of Maverick’s black T-shirts and slipped it on. It hung loosely on her body like a gown, ending just above her thighs. She tied her hair into a ponytail, then grabbed a clean pair of Maverick’s underwear and wore it before stepping out of the room, not bothering to wait for the meal that was meant to be brought to her. She hadn’t eaten since the previous day, and hunger was beginning to settle in.As Aurora walked down the hallway, she noticed how unusually quiet it was which was unlike the liveliness she had seen the day before.Meanwhile, Maverick had left his room an hour earlier and headed straight to the Bloodfang Pack’s council hall, where Alpha Ethan had summoned him for a meeting.Upon arriving, Maverick took a seat and waited patiently. Making a strong first impression was important, and he wasn’t about to appear careless.After about seven minutes, Alpha Ethan finally walked in
This time, Aurora was fully aware of what was happening.Aurora could still feel the sting in her chest from Alpha Orion’s rejection the previous day, but the sudden kiss seemed to blur that pain, pushing it to the back of her mind, if only for a moment.The kiss wasn’t like the one from the night before. It was slower, more deliberate, yet somehow more intense. There was no haze of alcohol to blur it, no confusion to hide behind. Every movement, every touch felt clear, and that made it far more dangerous.Aurora wanted to pull away. She told herself this wasn’t right. It shouldn’t feel right. But her body betrayed her, responding to his lips in a way she couldn’t control.She didn’t kiss him back.She didn’t follow his lead as he tilted his head or tightened his hold on her. Her hands stayed frozen at her sides, her body tense. Her toes curled, her breath caught, and her eyes squeezed shut.Inside her, Nyx stirred, restless and conflicted, caught between resistance and a quiet pull s
Maverick’s shut his eyes as the kiss happened so suddenly that it completely caught Aurora off guard.Her eyes flew open. Her hand lifted slightly in the air, fingers curling into a loose fist as she held her breath, stunned by the sudden shift between them.Maverick’s lips moved against hers with a hunger he didn’t try to hide.To him, she tasted intoxicating. Sweet, yet laced with the sharp burn of vodka, a combination that made it impossible to pull away. He deepened the kiss, his grip tightening as if he needed to prove something to himself.Aurora felt lightheaded, like she had been pulled into something she couldn’t quite understand, something overwhelming and impossible to resist.Slowly, Maverick pulled back.His eyes opened, locking onto hers.For a brief moment, hesitation flickered across Maverick’s face as his gaze moved over her. Desire, jealousy, frustration… they all clashed within him, leaving him unsteady in a way he wasn’t used to.Kael stirred within him, restless a
If looks could kill, Aurora would have been six feet beneath the ground already, reduced to ashes under the sheer intensity of Maverick’s gaze. His eyes burned with a fierce, lethal fury that needed no words.With rage radiating from him, he strode toward her. The moment he got close, he grabbed her shoulder and yanked her away from the man she had been kissing.Aurora only laughed softly, clearly affected by the alcohol. Her cheeks were flushed a deep red, her eyes drifting from one end to another.“Hey… you’re here?” she asked, her words slurring slightly as she suddenly leaped into Maverick’s arms, wrapping her hands around his neck.He froze.All the anger he had been holding onto stalled for a brief second, her unexpected closeness throwing him off balance. For once, Maverick didn’t immediately react. It was as if his thoughts had gone blank, unsure of what to do first.“Alpha Maverick.” The voice of Dorian called out from behind. “I’ll take Aurora back to her room,” he said calm
Alpha Ethan was a man in his late thirties, standing at about 5’7, and his appearance was unusual, yet impossible to ignore.Ethan was dressed in red leather pants that clung tightly to his legs, paired with a plain white T-shirt and a matching red leather jacket thrown over it. His ginger-colored
Without using much force, Maverick grabbed her wrists where they tangled in his hair and twisted them sharply. The movement was precise but painful, forcing a whimper out of Aurora.“Don’t you dare touch me,” he seethed, his voice low and cold.He shoved her back, and she fell to the floor again, h
With a swift, controlled motion, all the SUVs came to an abrupt halt. Beta Logan and the other warriors stepped out immediately, each of them pulling out a small pistol from their side and aiming toward the roadside, their gazes sharp and alert.Maverick didn’t step out of the car.He remained seat
Alpha Maverick didn’t wait for Aurora to respond before walking into his walk-in closet. He grabbed a travel bag and began arranging the clothes he would need for the journey. He had always preferred packing his luggage himself, despite having maids who could easily do it for him.After making sure







