than Seth. Doesn’t it?
“Alpha never figured it out. That is still a mystery that has yet to be solved. He believes he’s from a rogue pack since no one by that name or description is in any of the others, to his knowledge.” He rises from the chair, quick as a flash, and then stands in front of me, lifting me to my feet.
“I am your alpha. Your mate. You will not refer to that man as Alpha again. Do I make myself clear?” Fear is what I should feel, right? Nope. Turned on. Way turned on. So turned on whatever is happening down south would shoot off like a bottle rocket if I could move my thighs to the right just a little bit. “Do you understand?” he repeats and I stop movement.
“Yes,” I say softly, controlling my voice to not allow my lust to show.
“And none of that shit,” he barks.
“What shit?” I cop back, the old me rearing her ugly head, and I instantly retreat. Shit. I didn’t mean to cuss at him. I suck in my lips, my body growing tense.
“That.” He points his finger to my face. “That closed up bullshit. I’m not like him . I’d never hurt you and I’d die to keep you safe.” My heart warms, the pieces starting to click back into place. He inches forward, his lips so close to mine I can feel his breath on them. I suck in his scent. Dirt, trees, rustic, power, man. Heavens, it’s so good. And better, I can be me. The real me. Can I?
“You have a beautiful smile. Give me those lips.” He doesn’t wait for me to give them—he takes. His lips are soft yet firm and demanding, coaxing. He tastes of pure intoxicating alpha male testosterone. I reach around his neck, lacing my fingers through his hair, more to keep me grounded to earth before I float away than anything else. But his hair is so soft and I moan, deep.
He growls and nips my bottom lip before pulling slightly away. “Oh Heavens,” I whisper breathlessly. This man can kiss. I instantly think of other things his mouth would be good for. I clasp my bottom lip in my teeth, trying to control my thoughts. He presses his forehead to mine then with his nose and lips, he grazes each side of my face, shooting electricity through every cell of my body. Marking. This is what it feels like. This glorious feeling that I thought was dead to me, is mine and only mine. I suck in every pass he gives me, my wolf wagging her tail in delight.
“Unfortunately, we don’t have time for all the things I and my wolf are dying to do to you. Including, marking you with my bite so every motherfucker around knows you’re mine. Gotta get this shit sorted first.” Disappointment fills me and I instantly feel like an ass. I shouldn’t allow my libido to kick in right now.
“Tell me about this pill?” The twist in my stomach is back, the biggest reason being because I know nothing about it.
“Before I could get out, I had to take it. Only thing I know is that it was orange and yellow. After I took it and met up with Ian, the other wolves in the pack smelled that we were true mates. Neither of us smelled it at all.”
“You are not mates,” he bites out hard.
“I know that. I told you that I didn’t smell it.” I feel like I need to reassure him or make him okay with the situation.
“I just don’t like this shit. So everyone is going to smell another male on you.” He shakes his head. “No, I don’t fucking like this shit at all.”
“I’m sorry I—”
‘You just wait until I get my hands on you. And I will, Zara, mark my fucking words. Ask your brother what I do to traitors, if you can find him.’
My body tenses at the sound of my father’s voice in my head and I shoot away from Xavier, cowering in the corner of the room, as fear cuts through me like a sharp blade.
“What is it?” Xavier asks, hesitantly approaching, taking small steps. I must look like a damn scared cat given the way he’s acting, but I’m momentarily paralyzed.
“Mm-my father. He knows I’m gone. He’s pissed.” Terror fills me, my body
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