Emily's POVAlex's dance moves were inspiring to watch, and every time I thought he couldn't top off a specific move, he proved me wrong."Are you getting tired, Miss Parker?" Alex asked, with a teasing smile playing at the corners of his lips.I was dying to taste those lips!Wait, what? Did he call me Parker?"No," I said, feeling my breath race. "I still have a lot in me."Alex laughed and twirled me around, then pulled me back into his chest.Our eyes met, and small little devils were dancing in his gray eyes. He looked happy and relaxed, with a pinch of playfulness."I am surprised that you are keeping up with me," he said seriously. "Not many can."If only he knew how many hours I had put into dancing.I never stopped practicing when I fell in love with dancing.My parents allowed me to take after-school dance classes, and when I left Opal Pack, Xavier introduced me to a private dance teacher, Herold Henderson.Herold served on the council at White Moon Pack. He was a well-known
Emily's POVThe sound of the shower tap opening shook me awake. I blinked a couple of times against the bright morning light, and a tired yawn escaped my lips.I stretched out my body like a lazy cat, only to be reminded about what I had done last night.I sighed, with a smile forming on my lips. For the first time in five years, I felt content-Alpha Alexander Black, my mate, made love to me last night.My hand instinctively moved to the round-shaped pendant Alex gifted me last night.It was beautifully crafted in the shape of a crescent moon, with two wolves cast out of gold in the center—one cast in white gold and the other in rose gold.It was the prettiest thing I have ever seen, and I loved it. My thoughts drifted off to our conversation in the early hours of the night, just after Alex tired me out after rounds and rounds of pure hot sex."I wanted to give you this at dinner," Alex said, helping me put on the chain. "But I ran into some complications, delaying the surprise.""Wh
Alexander’s POVEmily was a goddess in bed last night. She was wild and funny, and she knew exactly when and where to touch me to drive me over the top. I just couldn't get enough of her touch, her body, and her warmth!"I wouldn't be too surprised if she fell pregnant after last night," Ghost mused. He was in a very good mood this morning."Can you imagine that?" I said, a smile following on my lips. "Me being a father.""You are already one," Ghost reminded me."You are right," I said with a sigh, my smile faltering. "But there is a difference between having a title and being one."My thoughts traveled down memory lane about last night.I was nervous, like it was the first time we were doing it. I wasn't sure if Emily would agree.When Emily pulled me toward her, there was no going back and stopping me.I just wanted to bury myself inside her and claim her as mine.I pinned her hands above her head, ripping her small, tiny black lace panties from her body."You don't need those anym
Emily's POV"Sh*t!" I gasped, feeling Alex's canines not only break the skin but also deepen it and form a bond between us.Alex just marked me!Willow grabbed control and returned the favor before I could even try to stop her!This wasn't supposed to happen!Bewildered by what had just occurred, I jumped off his lap and walked to the mirror, inspecting the two new bloody holes left in my nape.They were beautiful, and my heart pinched as I traced my fingers over the two bloody, raw holes on my nape.This is going to create so many unnecessary issues for us now, and it would hurt so much worse if I lost the duel and we were forced to reject one another.Willow, on the other hand, looked quite pleased with herself."Look at what you have done!" I spat at her. "Do you have any idea how much sh*t you just created?""It looks good on you!" She yapped back happily. "Now you just need to complete the bond!""You know we can't!" I yelled at her. "This is going to create so many unnecessary i
Alexander’s POV"Something about these invoices doesn't make sense," Emily said, slamming the paperwork down on my desk with force. "I have been over these numbers a hundred times, and it still doesn't balance back."I rose from behind my desk and went around the table."Calm down," I said, sensing her frustration over the bond, and I tenderly rubbed her arm and gave her a soft smile, hoping it would calm her down. "Angelica might have made a typing error when she captured the documentation..."I bit my tongue when Emily looked up. Hearing Angelica's name, jealousy and annoyance flared in her blue eyes.I internally chuckled, finding it amusing.It was hard to control our emotions with our newfound bond, and Angelica had made it clear that she wanted a mate with me, so I could not blame Emily for acting jealous.A dreamy smile appeared on my lips as my thoughts quickly returned to this morning when we finalized the bond.I was excited when Emily suggested we finish the bond, but I nev
Emily's POV"I am not in a position to discuss or reveal any part of the investigation," I said, feeling a knot form in my throat. "I can only tell you that the pack is under investigation.""Can't or won't?" Alex asked, his hands balled into fists, and his face turned hard and cold. The surrounding temperature started to shift, and I shivered, feeling cold.Willow came closer, her gaze pinned on Alex."You sure know how to piss off an Alpha," she chirped. "Just tell him.""Can't," I said, answering both of them, dropping my gaze to my hands, and sighed."I am your mate, Emily!" Alex roared, the coldness in his voice touching my inner core. "I have the right to know why you are investigating my pack and what evidence you have!""I know," I said, searching his gaze. This was hard for me too, but I was under orders—orders I cannot ignore.Alex narrowed his eyes, and for a second, he just looked at me.Was he trying to get a read on me?When he couldn't read me, I could feel him tapping
Alexander’s POV"I think you are overreacting." The familiar, husky voice of my father rang in my ears.My gaze snapped at the cottage entrance, where he stood with his arms folded around his bare chest. He must have traveled in wolf form; water droplets were running down the side of his face, and his bare chest was gleaming in the sun.My eyes met his; he appeared somewhat concerned but not irate or upset."How did you know where to find me?" I asked, feeling emotionally exhausted.I left the hallway leading to the exit in ruins. I tore items from the walls, shattered them on the ground, and destroyed everything in my path until I was outside.I was losing the battle against my temper, and I wasn't sure what to do!"I need to get out of here!" I muttered to myself when I reached the exit. I had never before become that uncontrollably agitated. This was not me!In an attempt to release some steam, I shifted and shot, like an arrow, toward the forest.Things were spiraling out of my co
Emily's POVI could feel Alex's emotions spiraling out of control and spilling over the bond.He wasn't well, and as much as I wanted to go to him and comfort him, I knew that leaving him alone would be the best."He will come to you," Willow said. "Alpha Colt is with him.""Alpha Colt?" I asked, feeling a bit relieved."Yeah," she said. "He saw what Alex did in the hallway and followed him. They are having a chat in the cottage."My gaze snapped in the direction of the cottage. I had been there only once, yet I knew how to get there.It surprised me to know that Alex still used the cottage as a hideout when he was upset and angry. I did the same thing, spending hours sitting by the river and staring at the water. It was my safe haven.I sighed, my mood dark and melancholy.I was unable to continue working in the office. I went to expect the damage when the hallway quieted down, and it devastated me.Not knowing how serious the situation was, I just took off and ended up where I used