Semua Bab Alpha Daddy's Forbidden Ward: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Natasha"This is delicious, Seraphina," I said, taking another bite of the roasted chicken. "You've outdone yourself."Seraphina beamed from across the table. "It's nothing special, really. Just something I managed to whip up."We were having dinner together, the four of us, which had become something of a weekly tradition. Dimitri sat at the head of the table with Seraphina to his right, while Mikhail and I sat across from them. It was meant to be a family meal, a chance to discuss strategy and build camaraderie away from the usual pressures of leading the pack.If only they knew what Mikhail and I had been doing to each other every chance we got."The potatoes are perfectly seasoned." Dimitri added, reaching for Seraphina's hand. The gesture was so natural and easy. They could touch each other freely and show affection without fear. I felt something brush against my ankle and nearly jumped."Are you alright?" Seraphina asked, noticing my reaction."Fine," I said quickly. "Just a

MikhailI knew I was in trouble the moment I saw Natasha with the children.It was late afternoon, and I had been walking back from training when I heard laughter coming from the clearing near the healing quarters. I rounded the corner to find Natasha sitting on the ground, surrounded by at least six pack children, all talking over each other."Tell us the wolf story again!""No, show us the braids!""I wanna learn knots!"Natasha laughed, holding up her hands. "Okay, okay! One thing at a time or my head's gonna explode. How about braids first, then the story if everyone behaves?"The kids cheered and settled around her. I stayed back, hidden partially by a building, watching as she gathered the girls and started working on one's hair."So the trick is you gotta keep it all even, yeah? Not too tight or it hurts and not too loose or it just falls apart on you.""It's so pretty!" The girl breathed, touching her new braid."Your turn. Try it on Anya."While the girls worked on each othe

MikhailIt started three days after I told Natasha I loved her.I was in the training yard, running drills with some of the younger pack members, when Rose approached. She was one of the pack's warriors. She was strong, attractive, and we had hooked up a handful of times over the past year. She waited until I called a water break, then cornered me by the equipment shed."Hey. Been a while since we've hung out," She moved closer, her intent clear. "Thought maybe tonight you'd want some company."Before, I would've taken her up on it without thinking twice. I loved quick and uncomplicated fun.But now, the thought of anyone else touching me made my stomach turn."I'm busy tonight.""Tomorrow then?""Rose, I'm just not interested anymore."I finally clarified.She blinked, clearly thrown. I had never turned her down before. "Oh. Okay. Did I do something wrong?""No. You're fine. I'm just not doing that anymore.""Doing what? Hooking up?" She laughed like it was a joke. "Come on, Mikhail

Natasha"Where are we going?"Mikhail just smiled and tugged me along, his hand warm in mine. We had slipped out of the house after midnight, moving quietly through the hallways and out the back door. The pack lands were silent except for the distant sound of night guards making their rounds."You'll see. Trust me."I did trust him completely even as he led me deeper into the pack gardens, away from the main house, toward the old grove where ancient trees created a canopy of shadows and moonlight.He finally stopped in a small clearing. The moon was full overhead, bright enough to cast everything in silver light. Wildflowers grew in scattered patches, their petals closed for the night, and the air smelled like jasmine and earth."Here," He said softly, pulling a blanket from the bag he had been carrying. He spread it on the ground, smoothing out the corners. "What do you think?""It's beautiful." I looked around, taking it all in. "How did you know about this place?""I used to come

MikhailI should have known something was coming when Dimitri called me and Natasha to his office on a Tuesday evening. My brother rarely summoned us both together unless it was important pack business and from the formal way his message had been delivered, this was serious.I walked into his office to find Natasha already there, sitting in one of the chairs facing Dimitri's desk. She looked up when I entered, giving me a small smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.Something was wrong. I could feel it."Mikhail, good. Sit," Dimitri gestured to the chair beside Natasha. His alpha presence filled the room, and I could tell he was in full pack leader mode rather than relaxed older brother mode.My stomach tightened. I glanced at Natasha again, but she was staring at her hands now, her knuckles white.Dimitri leaned back against his desk, arms crossed, studying us both. "I'll get straight to the point. Mikhail, you’re my brother. You are strong, capable and one of the leaders of the pa