Semua Bab Sold To The Stongest Alpha: Bab 271 - Bab 280

MAXINEThe moment he saw me enter, a smile lit up his face. "Good morning, Maxine," he says, his voice sounding as smooth as silk."Morning," I replied, forcing a smile. I have to be strong. I have to play my part.He rose from his seat, crossing the room with that easy grace of his. His eyes never left mine for even a second. "You look beautiful," he muttered, reaching out to brush a strand of hair from my face. I felt a shiver run down my spine.I hate myself for it. I needed to stay focused."Thank you," I say. I saw the way his eyes darkened with amusement. I forced myself to relax. I couldn't let him see how much he was getting to me."I’ve been thinking," he said, his hand playing with my hair. "I think we could be good together, Maxine. Don’t you?"I swallowed hard as he stepped closer, invading all of my senses. I didn't want to think about how his body felt nice against mine. I didn't want to feel the way his touch made my skin tingle. But I did. I couldn't help it."I think,

MAXINEThe next phase of the plan required complete precision.We didn't need a small amount of luck. I clutched the objects Zel gave me. The leather pouch hung at my side. Each piece was carefully prepared, imbued with Zel's magic. Each one was intended to bend the magic enough to give us an edge against Ronan.I kept my face composed as I made my way through the halls. I had managed to lose the guard with me by entering into a bathroom. I entered the male bathroom and when I heard him try to check up on me in the females, I slipped away.I didn't want to draw attention. The guards were everywhere. Their eyes were trained to notice even the smallest change in routine. I have to be very careful.The first location was a small room. I dropped the object in a corner and quickly left. I moved on quickly. As I passed through a seldom-used sitting room, I heard footsteps approaching. I hid behind a large, dusty curtain, holding my breath.Two guards pass by, chatting about their next shift

RONANI went to Maxine's room early the next morning, just as she was coming out of the shower. I watched Maxine as she sat on the chair, her back to me. Her dark hair was cascading down her back like silk.She was. Running a comb through her hair. Just that simple gesture. There was something about her that drew me in. It was something I still couldn't quite place. She was different from the others. More dangerous somehow and more intoxicating.For a moment, I wondered what was running through her mind. The look on her face gave nothing away, as usual. But there was just something about her. I decide to break the silence.“Maxine,” I called out.“Hmm?” She replied, not looking at me.“How about we get out of here for a while?” I suggested. She looked over her shoulder at me, pausing as she combed her hair.She looked surprised. Her eyes narrowed at me in suspicion. I could see the question in her eyes. “Out? Like outside the mansion?” she asked, trying to clarify.I smiled, leaning a

MAXINEThis was the first time the eye of the ancients was intruding into my personal life. I would have to find the time to meditate to see what was up.Ronan noticed. “What's wrong?” He asked.My wolf had been trapped for so long. I don't know how much longer she could take.“I just felt a jolt of cold,” I lied, rubbing my arms. Ronan took off his jacket immediately and draped it over my shoulder.The car comes up front and we don’t speak as we make our way back into the car. There was something in the air between us that wasn’t there before. It was electric and charged.The ride back to the mansion was quiet but it was a comfortable silence. Besides, the guards were up front and we couldn't talk much. But, I could feel that I had his attention.When we finally pulled over at the house, Ronan stepped out first, coming around to open my door. I took his hand and let him help me out of the car. We walk up the stairs, our footsteps perfectly matched.He walks me to my room and stops ju

MAXINEThe days after that, I spent most of them with Ronan. I was trying to take my mind off the fact that we were carrying the plan in three days.But, I felt like I was lying to myself.I wanted to enjoy the final moments I was having with Ronan. I wore the ring he gave me. It sat there on my middle finger while he kissed me or talked about a future where we would be together.It was weird coming from Ronan. Gone was the cold Alpha, now he was replaced by this warm man who talked about a future, who even hinted at raising kids.I was such a bad person. I knew that. I was tricking him, playing along, and acting like I would be with him for a long time. I had promised him but it was all a lie.When he talked about having a daughter like me, the air was knocked out of my lungs. The look in his eyes had been so hopeful and there and then, I wanted to confess to him that it was all a ruse and that I just wanted to escape.All this lying was making me sick to my stomach.Finally, the thi