CLARA'S POV"What have I done this time?" I asked the leader of the group.He obviously had nothing to say to me as he nodded to his men."Grab her." He said to them,The two men approached me steadily and I froze as I got all tensed up."Let's attack them and flee. We could find Derrick before things get out of hand." Clover cried out to me almost like she was making a plea."We do that and they would have our heads. Besides, I think we should just play it cool and not get Derrick involved in this. He already has enough stain on his name." I said to her,"Fine but what if something goes wrong?" She asked me.Within me, I knew a number of things were already wrong at the moment."Trust me, we'll be fine." I said to her,"I'm worried, Clara." She said to me,"So am I but will not let them see us worried. They would think us as weak if we do, okay?" I said to her,"Okay." She responded.The two men approached me and I turned to Grace as I smiled at her."You wouldn't take Clara anywhere

ALPHA DERRICK'S POVI should have smelled a rat when I had suddenly been called away from my office by Alpha Clark to the pack house.I had been so angry when I had been passing the cafeteria area and Kent pulled his stunt. I had just caught the sweet scent of Clara and thought that perhaps I shall linger when I caught sight of Kent. Anger filled my veins when our eyes met but he had to rub it against my face by going to Clara.Swears to the moon goddess, I could have gone after him immediately to rip his head off his neck but then, Clara had it all covered. Despite the inkling to stay and deal with Kent that was instigated by Reid, I returned to my office.I had just sat down when the knock came to my door. I hoped it was Clara."Come inside." I called out.Then the intruder entered and alas, it was no Clara but bodyguards from the swine who calls himself Alpha. Accordingly, he had serious business to discuss with me at the pack house as he would pretty much rather be out of earshot

ALPHA DERRICK'S POVI was stunned and my eyes transfixed to the spot as I stared at her."Beautiful. Exceptionally beautiful." I muttered under my breath as I looked at her.All my life and I have never seen a woman this beautiful."You speak like you've been with a woman before. We both know for a fact that you have never been with anyone." Reid said to me."Stop it, Reid. I've kissed a woman before." I said to him,"Yes. The crazy red head from back home who actually kissed you. You rebuffed her." He said to me,Seriously, I would do anything to pay for an exorcist right now. I would have him flown into the area just to get Reid out of my head. Anything at all would make a whole lot of difference.How on earth would it be told that the big bad wolf, Alpha Derrick was still a virgin? It would make me feel small. Several times over, I have gone in with women but I made certain to keep them quiet about sex. I mean, what could money not really solve?Actually, I had been fuelled by the

ALPHA DERRICK'S POVReid had dared me well enough to go prove that I was no coward and I realized that I really wanted to do so but I could not find neither moral nor courage.I made for the door and then stood still."I dare you to open the door this instant." He said to me,"What's in it for me?" I asked him in great hopes he would give this up."I'll be mute for a whole week and unless you call me, I'll be silent." He said to me,Anyone who has Reid for a wolf would thank the heavens and his lucky stars that he is beginning to make such suggestions."Deal." I said to him,I had to agree to this right now with no hopes of completing the task. I could not go see her knowing I was not capable."Giving up already? Oh did I mention that you would have to..." He started and I had to cut him short."Enough. I'll do it. You don't need to say anything. I'll do it. Was just bracing myself." I said to him,"Alright then. Go on, brave heart." He said to me,I looked around me and then said a s

ALPHA DERRICK'S POVI could not count the levels to which my satisfaction and happiness had attained but I knew I was already smiling widely. I never knew bouts of lovemaking would be like this and neither could I tell how soul lifting it would be.Clara laid on the bed, asleep. Her head was on my outstretched left arm as she cuddled near to me. I watched her face with so much ease."Hey, buddy. Are you there?" I asked him.Reid had been really silent since the bouts of lovemaking which was quite weird for the noisy wolf. Who would have thought that all it took was a good sex bout to get him to quiet down."You calling me?" He asked me.His tone was mixed with both excitement and exhaustion."You sound different." I said to him,"Oh but I feel different, don't you? I mean, whew! Feel the power." He said to me,"The power? Dude, you sound like you took a long run around the forests and mountains of the earth." I said to him,"Ain't everyday you share the bed with your future mate." He