Why is he so calm right now? He just lost almost ten MILLION to my parents, in exchange for one innocent wolf."That's it? Hardin, that's nine and a half million." I stare at him with wide eyes, not understanding why he would make such a deal."There's no price I wouldn't pay for your safety." He says, furrowing his eyebrows like I'm the confusing one."You wouldn't have had to pay anything at all, if you just trusted me." I whisper, stepping away from him. His hand falls from my face, Hardin's face drops slightly."Trust works both ways." Hardin sighs, his words stinging me a little."I don't know how to let you in my head, I'm trying." I argue, irritated that he's shoving it in my face right now. It's not like I can control it."You don't tell me anything, Katalayha!" He raises his voice slightly, tone exasperated."What am I supposed to say!? I don't want to talk about a life that I've never had! I am trying the best I can to be normal, Hardin, but the fact is that I'm not!" I snap

Hardin stares at me like he doesn't understand for a second, his eyebrows shooting up slightly."No?" He quizzes."No," I confirm."Take it off." He warns darkly.I merely smile up at him and walk towards the exit with absolutely no intention to do as he says. The last thing I hear as I exit the gym is his furious snarl, the beast inside of him roaring to life at my disobedience.Trying not to laugh, I quickly sprint off, going anywhere except near Hardin right now. If he wants to find me, he'll have to follow the scent of the male I'm wearing. That'll piss him off more.For almost a whole hour, I manage to dodge pack members and the Alpha; hiding from room to room, knowing in my gut that he was looking for me. Eventually, I make the mistake of getting bored, and I head to the kitchen for food.Just as I'm about to take a bite of banana, Hardins tall, gorgeous self comes stomping into the kitchen. My eyes snap to his searing red ones, my mouth hovering over the fruit."You and those f

I reach the kitchen, a mile away from being able to notice anything, or anyone around me. By memory, I locate the fridge and take out a piece of ham. Closing my eyes, I lean against the counter and eat the cold meat, a million miles away."I'll cook you something if you want." The voice barely registers through my head, as if they're far away.Do I choose Hardin, is that why he keeps seeing into my head?"Katalayha!" A thundering voice echoes through my skull, immediately snapping me out of my day dreaming state of mind.I blink, focusing on the frowning male."What?" I ask cluelessly, furrowing my eyebrows."Do you want some food?" He repeats, grey eyes slightly narrowed as if he's suspicious of me."Oh, no thank you, I'm fine." I say, my shoulders falling slightly.Instead of leaving the kitchen like he usually would, Hardin remains. His eyes never leave me, like he can't figure something out. I'm used to that stare from him."Why are you staring at me like that?" I ask with a sigh.

"Hardin." I whisper against his lips, my skin burning, my body haywire with adrenaline.I felt him grin against my lips, and that made me smile even if I'm frustrated with his teasing. Returning the favour, I shift my position slightly and lower myself, pressing my core against the rock solid cock restrained by fabric. I tried not to make a sound, although my breathing gave away my desire as hunger burns within me. I could feel him, his thickness, his want for this, for me.It turned me on more.As if knowing that I want more, Hardin's mouth presses against the base of my throat. My skin prickles as his mouth wonders to the bite, the slow rocking of my hips becoming faster. Harder, I grind against him, my skin on fire as pleasure dances over my skin, his teeth bite on the mark, and I immediately cry out in surprise as sheer ecstasy hits me.Hardin guides my hips against him, riding out my orgasm. My legs tremble slightly, and I whimper as I suddenly become hyper sensitive to the grin

~ Katalayha's POV ~The tension in the air could be cut with a knife, partially sexual, partially frustration, and perhaps a little awkwardness. Maybe that's my fault, I haven't said m uch to him the entire journey into the city.Why can't I just say something?The relief that I feel when his car finally stops, surely isn't normal. I get out as quick as I can, hoping that some stale city air will wash out the tension."Do you regret it?" He suddenly asks me, grabbing my forearm to stop me heading into the mall.Turning, I stare up at him with a frown. Of course I know what he's talking about, yesterday. He isn't angry, just curious, and hoping that my answer is no."No, I just feel...awkward." I manage to get out, my eyes flickering from his to the mall and back again, like something is interesting.Hardin glances down at my lips with a slight frown, it's obvious something is bothering him too."You worry that things are expected of you now?" Hardin nods, sighing, like this is the las