THE ALPHA VIRGIN TOY
She’d been mortified at first by their informal clothes, but he’d just laughed.
“We’re wolves, baby. No one’s wearing suits to this.”
William and Helen had greeted them warmly at the door, the older couple more openly affectionate than she remembered. Maya clung to Zion’s arm, taking in the room.
“How do you know they’re mated?” she asked quietly.
He guided her to a quieter corner that still offered a clear view.
“During a true claiming, the male isn’t always gentle,” he murmured, fingers brushing the raised mark on her neck. “Most leave their bite visible—here, where everyone can see. It’s ownership, love, protection… and a warning to other males to stay away.”