All Chapters of The Alpha’s Temporary Mark: Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

I don't know how much time passed. I felt like I was about to drown in that long, deep kiss.A second before I suffocated, Jasper moved his lips away slightly, but he was still reluctant to leave, gently pecking at the corner of my mouth."You don't want me?""I do."His voice was like sandpaper against my ear, his Alpha's breath sweeping over my heated neck. "But not now.""You know what I want, Anya."I forced a smile. "I have nothing to offer but revenge."His Adam's apple bobbed under his pale skin. His Alpha instinct urged him to mark me, but his reason held him back. "All you need to consider is whether you're willing. I'll handle the rest.""Don't forget, besides being the Alpha of the Silver Crest Pack, I also control the largest trade network in the north. I don't need to depend on any pack.""So, trust me this once. It doesn't matter if you're using me or treating me as a stepping stone. Whatever you want, I can give you.""What if I want to be your Luna?"Right now, I wanted

"Luna, Selena's stepfather, Liam, is here at the Silver Crest Pack. He's demanding to see you."I froze, looking up from a pile of pack documents.Before I could speak, the office door was thrown open from the outside.My assistant moved to block him, but I stopped her."You may go.""Yes, Luna."I poured him a glass of water. A moment later, he threw it in my face.As if that wasn't enough, a stinging slap cracked across my face.The taste of blood exploded in my mouth."Bitch!"Liam jabbed a finger in my face and cursed, "Who gave you the guts to seize the Black Moon Pack's assets?!""The Black Moon Pack was an empty shell. It's better that I control its wealth than let it fall into the hands of outsiders."I pulled out a few tissues and slowly wiped the water from my face."Besides, I don't think you understand the situation. There is no Black Moon Pack anymore. If I wanted, I could have its name changed by tomorrow."Liam pointed at me, trembling with rage."You ungrateful wolf! Se