Today was grueling. Exhaustion clung to me like my second skin. The Alpha duties were overbearing; I had just sent Kendrick out to the border area to supervise the supplies I sent over to the Gammas.I was on my way to do a routine check on my department stores in the mall. I was in the company of my best friend, Beta Liam. This was my personal business, as it didn’t have anything to do with my Alpha duties.As I walked into the mall, a sea of eyes greeted me. People scurried towards me to get a glance at me; if not for my hefty body guards that surrounded me like pillars of fire, the people would have toppled over me. I couldn’t blame them; it was Alpha Scott’s effect.We were able to make it past the crowd, and I entered my space. It was a big electronics and gadget establishment. “Good day, Alpha Scott.” Damian, the manager of the shop, scampered out to greet me, bowing down a little as a sign of respect. The rest of the staff in the shop bowed in unison too."Hello, Damian, how is

I woke up to the sound of a loud alarm. "Dammit!" Scott cursed under his breath. He moved his hands around to get a hold of the blasted clock. He shut it down and snapped to face me, but I quickly closed my eyes and pretended to still be asleep.I counted thirty seconds before I peeled my eyes open again. Scott was seated in a swivel chair, backing me and the bed. He was shirtless in our well-lit bedroom, and the light was focused on his flawless skin, so I took the moment to admire my beautiful mate. He was typing frantically on his laptop while he muttered some words I could barely hear. Although he had an office in the building, he still created a mini-office in the room. Scott was a workaholic, and I feared that he didn't even have a proper, healthy rest routine.The events of before played in my head, and suddenly guilt washed down my emotions. I embarrassed myself, and Scott was mad at me earlier, so I didn't even know if I should face him. I let my emotions get the best of me,

I just had the best time of my life; it never occurred to me that Emma could be experienced in giving a blow. Thinking about it made me crave more. I stood up from the bed to join Emma in the bathroom. I wondered why she was still not yet out; it’s been far too long since she went in. As I moved into the luxurious bathroom, I was expecting to see her in the shower, but she wasn't there, so I scanned the bathroom until my eyes were immediately drawn to the large bathtub by the corner of the bathroom.Her silhouette was glaring through the steam, her long hair falling over her shoulders, and I felt my heart beginning to thump faster at the sight of her sexy figure in the tub.I began to sense my body come alive as I approached the bathtub. My phallus was slightly hard for her. I dropped into the water, opposite her; my back was resting by the tub, and for a moment, I just gazed at her. I could feel the yearning for her in my body, and as our eyes jammed, I knew I wanted her. I dragged

As I stood in front of the mirror, buttoning my dress shirt, Emma sat on the bed behind me. She was whistling softly,but I could tell the whistle was saying so many messages. Her face was sad, and I felt a pang of guilt as I watched her keenly through the mirror. I understood that I was hurting her by going to this event with Ashley, but I couldn't say no to it because it involved the pack, just like my mother had said.When I agreed to go to the event at the dining table, her face and mood changed instantly. She had eaten her food quickly and quietly. She didn't say anything to anybody and just went upstairs. I turned to look at her, and I could see the gloom in her eyes. I wanted to reach out to her and tell her that I was sorry, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I didn't want her to know I was affected by her moodiness. I just couldn't start anything serious with her.I took a deep breath, and I spun back to the mirror. I made an effort to focus on getting ready for the event,

Emma's PovSince Scott left for the event, I haven't been myself. I couldn't sit done at a place, knowing my mate was out there with his ex who I could sense was trying everything possible to get his attention by seducing him. My heart lurched. What if she succeeded? What if Scott fell for her? I shook my head. What was wrong with me? Scott could never do that to me after everything. Yes, I knew he didn't want me. I knew I fell below his expectations and Ashley was everything any man would desire. Fuck, she was the epitome of perfection. The perfect Luna qualities. But, I was the one carrying his heir. Why should I even bother in the first place? After all, I intend to leave her and find myself after giving birth to this child. It has been proven times without number that my place wasn't here. How much lower can I fall?Sitting on the chaise lounge beside our chamber window, my eyes pinned towards the gate, I knew I was lying when I said I hadn't fallen for Scott. A tear slid down