All Chapters of The Ruthless Werewolf Billionaire's Dare: Chapter 61 - Chapter 65

"The wedding is in two weeks," Tyler says finally."I know.""After that, you'll be Luna. You'll have real power. Real protection." His hands frame my face. "But April, you need to understand something. Once we do this, once the vows are said and the pack recognizes you, there's no going back. Ever. Even if you wanted to leave, even if you changed your mind, you'd be bound to me for life.""Is that a warning or a threat?""Both." He kisses my forehead. "I'm selfish enough to want you and honest enough to tell you that choosing me is choosing a life of violence and danger and constant threat. You could still walk away. Tell me no. I'd find another solution.""Would you really let me go?"He's quiet for a long moment. "No. Probably not. But I'd like to think I would.""At least you're honest.""It's the only thing I can give you. Honesty. I'll never lie to you about what I am or what this life entails. You deserve at least that much."I pull back to look at him. "Then be honest now. Do

Twenty minutes later, we're down at the private beach below The Eyrie.Wade carried Bella down the cliff path like she weighs nothing. Tyler walked beside them, his hand never leaving Bella's arm, ready to catch her if Wade faltered. I followed with Carmen, who brought enough blankets and thermoses of hot chocolate to supply an arctic expedition.The beach is small, sheltered by rock formations on either side. The sand is grey-gold, still damp from high tide. The ocean churns green-blue, white foam racing up the shore.Wade sets Bella down on a thick blanket spread over the sand. Carmen wraps her in two more blankets. Tyler hovers."I'm fine," Bella insists, shooing them away. "Go. Walk. Give me five minutes to just be here."Tyler looks like he'd rather chew glass."Come on," I say, tugging his hand. "She needs space."We walk along the waterline. Tyler's hand is warm in mine, his grip tight."She's okay," I say quietly."For now.""For now is enough.""Is it?" He stops, facing the o

When I return to the dining room, Tyler and Liam are deep in discussion about seating charts."April." Tyler looks up. "Liam wants to seat Mitchell in the back. I want him at the front where we can watch him.""Neither of those sound good," I say."That's what I said," Liam mutters."What if we don't invite him at all?"Both men stare at me."He's pack," Liam says carefully. "Not inviting him would be a massive insult. It could be grounds for a formal challenge.""So we invite him and let him sabotage the wedding?""We invite him and out-maneuver him," Tyler says. He's looking at me with something like respect. "You're thinking strategically.""I'm thinking practically. Mitchell wants you to fail. The wedding is the perfect opportunity." I sit back down. "So what if we control the opportunity? Give him a role that keeps him busy and watched."Liam leans forward. "Like what?""Like making him groomsman," I say. The idea crystallizes as I speak. "He's your brother. It would look weird i