All Chapters of TEMPTING THE DARK MAN : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

*Hazel* I couldn’t wait for the party to end as exhaustion began to take over. I glanced at Bella and Mira, who were still enjoying themselves. I didn’t want to disturb them—they didn’t get to enjoy events like this every day. I considered telling them I wanted to head back to my room, but I knew they would surely follow me, disregarding their own desire to enjoy the party. So, I walked slowly out of the venue. That was when I realized I had made a bad choice. I wasn’t used to walking alone, which made me nervous, even a little scared. Everywhere was dark, lit only by dim yellow lights that barely illuminated the surroundings. Funny enough, I couldn’t even remember the way to my quarter properly. I wandered through different corridors, turning corner after corner, until I reached a particular chamber. It was very wide and spacious, and I felt a strange pull, almost as if something was pushing me forward. I couldn’t resist turning the large door’s handle. Pushing it open, I stepped

*Hazel* I removed my clothes and wiped off my makeup. I dismissed Bella and Mira, as it was late and they needed to rest as well. Finally, I slipped off my damp thong, trying to push the memory of the encounter with Orion from my mind. Arousal was still building slowly as I recalled how he had inserted his long finger into me—no man had ever done that before. I promised myself that it would be the last time. If I continued replaying the incident, I would become too horny to sleep. I sank into the bathtub, letting the warm water soothe my body, rubbing my smooth skin. The Dark Silver Pack truly treated me well—their care and nutrients had enhanced my skin and body over time, leaving me soft, supple, and glowing. After my bath, I laid down on my bed and drifted off to sleep, though my thoughts kept returning to Orion and everything that had happened tonight. *Orion* I couldn’t sleep all night. I could sense Hazel’s arousal from her quarter, and it was doing no favors for my wo

*Orion* I could finally feel comfort—and someone to share everything with. I lay down on the grass, staring at the night sky, and she did the same, placing her head on my chest while I caressed her hair. “We should start going; it’s getting late,” I said, even though my heart screamed the opposite. I wanted us to stay like this forever. After a while, we both stood up. I needed to escort her back. Holding her hand, we walked out of the garden. “We should meet tomorrow… the same place?” I asked, staring at her. She nodded, smiling softly. I mindlinked Bella and Mira, instructing them to wait for her outside. I planted a gentle kiss on her forehead, gave her a warm hug, and bade her goodbye. I made sure she was out of sight before returning to my chamber. Once inside, I blocked my wolf completely, determined to enjoy a normal conversation with Hazel without succumbing to desire—especially now, as she was beginning to feel comfortable around me. Tomorrow, I planned to come clean. Sh

Orion wouldn’t stop hitting him hard, blood gushing from Adrian’s nose and mouth. His face was bright red, breathing labored, completely unable to fight back as he was pinned down helplessly, no match for Orion’s strength. Beta Shane tried to drag him away, but another punch landed squarely on Adrian’s face, immediately forming a bruise. Hazel couldn’t control her tears, shouting for him to stop, fearing Adrian might lose his life. She stepped forward, holding his gaze, and placed a gentle peck on his lips, murmuring softly, “Please stop…” As if compelled, Orion finally released his collar. His eyes returned to their deep, hypnotic green. He stood up, grabbing Hazel’s hand and walking swiftly out of the woods. Beta Shane helped Adrian to his feet. “You should mindlink people from your pack to help you back; you’ll find it difficult to walk properly. Next time, I suggest you stay away from the Alpha King’s mate,” he said, guiding him to sit on a nearby bench. Adrian sat there, dumb

*Hazel* I couldn’t believe my ears. I had just found out that Orion was not the Alpha King’s guard—he is the Alpha King. I had been deceived all this while. It turned out they were all the same. “He might have had a reason for lying to us, Hazel…” my wolf, Ayla, wouldn’t stop defending him. “There’s no excuse for dishonesty!” I yelled, lashing out at her. I walked back to his quarters, feeling stupid. How could I not have noticed? How could an Alpha’s guard own chambers in the King’s wing of the palace? Mira wasn’t joking when she said I would fit as Luna. Beta Shane always being with him, escorting me out for him every night—none of that was coincidence. The servants and nobles always bowed whenever they saw him. These were not coincidences. They all hid it from me. I twisted the knob and stepped inside his chamber, but he wasn’t there. I mindlinked him immediately, demanding to know where he was. ORION I could feel her anger through the bond. I knew exactly why—she felt used,