Elliot
Sunlight streamed through the windows, piercing my eyelids and dragging me out of sleep. Groaning, I rubbed my face and turned toward the other side of the bed. My lips curved into a lazy smirk, expecting to find her there, tangled in the sheets, as breathtaking in the morning light as she had been last night.
But the bed was empty.
My heart kicked up its pace. I sat up, scanning the room. The faint scent of her still lingered in the air—a mix of jasmine and plum that had driven my wolf wild. But she was gone.
“Damn it,” I muttered, raking a hand through my hair. I hadn’t even learned her name.
It wasn’t like me to stay after a night like that. I was the one who disappeared before dawn, leaving no room for attachments or awkward conversations. But last night had been...different. I’d stayed, letting my guard down for the first time in years. And she’d vanished.
My wolf paced restlessly in the back of my mind, his frustration mirroring mine. Where is she?
Then I saw it. A crisp hundred-dollar bill on the nightstand.
A growl rumbled low in my chest as I grabbed the bill, crushing it in my fist.
“What the hell?” I hissed. “Did she mistake me for a damn sex worker?”
My wolf snorted, clearly amused by my outrage. The humiliation burned hotter with every second. Not only had she left before I woke up, but she’d left a tip.
And to add insult to injury, it was only a hundred dollars.
“Unbelievable,” I muttered. “If I were in this business, women would be paying me thousands, not this insult.”
The memory of her touch, the way her body had responded to mine, flashed through my mind. It only fueled my anger. She’d left, and worse—she’d made me want more.
I yanked out my phone and texted Kai, my Beta.
“Bring the car around. Now.”
Minutes later, I was sliding into the back seat of the sleek black SUV. Kai, ever the wise ass, was already grinning as he glanced at me in the rearview mirror.
“Morning, Alpha. Rough night?”
“Drive,” I snapped.
Kai arched a brow but obeyed, though his smirk didn’t falter. “You actually stayed the night. That’s a first. She must’ve been something special.”
“Shut the fuck up,” I growled.
He chuckled but didn’t push further, sensing the thin thread of my patience.
I dialed the club manager. “I need information on the woman I was with last night,” I ordered. “Who is she?”
“Alpha Sinclair,” the manager stammered, clearly panicked. “I...I don’t know. She wasn’t a regular. I’ve never seen her before.”
My jaw tightened. That wasn’t the answer I wanted.
“Kai,” I barked, ending the call. “I need her found. Now. Put the best trackers on it. I want to know who she is, where she’s from, and why she disappeared before sunrise. I want answers before I finish my breakfast.”
Kai’s jaw dropped as he met my gaze in the mirror. “Seriously? Before breakfast?”
I shot him a glare. “Do it. Or you’ll be skipping lunch, too.”
Grumbling under his breath, Kai pulled out his phone to relay my orders. But he couldn’t resist one last jab. “You’re really going all in on this, huh? Never thought I’d see the day. The great Alpha Elliot Sinclair, the notorious fuckboy, brought to his knees by one night with a mystery woman.”
I ignored him, leaning back in the seat. My wolf growled low in my chest, restless and agitated, but I shoved him down.
Her scent was still burned into my senses, her touch a phantom memory that wouldn’t fade. No one had ever done this to me, consumed me so completely.
Whoever she was, she wouldn’t stay a mystery for long.
“One more thing,” Kai added, his smirk returning. “You should take a shower.”
***********
Later that afternoon
By the time I returned to my office, the scent of coffee and leather greeted me like an old friend. Breakfast had done little to curb my frustration, so I dove into work, poring over reports of rogue attacks on an ally pack.
The details were...peculiar. No traces left behind. No scent trails, no witnesses. It was as if the rogues had materialized from thin air, wreaked havoc, and vanished without a trace.
I drummed my fingers against the desk, my thoughts racing, when Kai walked in. His usual cocky demeanor was gone, replaced with a grim determination. He held a set of photographs in his hands.
“Alpha,” he started, his tone heavy, “I’ve found her.”
My heart kicked up, but I kept my expression impassive. “And?”
Kai laid three pictures on my desk. My eyes immediately locked onto her. My mystery woman.
Beside her was Sophia, my cousin, and another woman I didn’t recognize.
“This is Lila Emerson,” Kai said, his voice careful. Too careful.
I leaned back in my chair, crossing my arms. “And?”
Kai exhaled, the tension rolling off him in waves. “Alpha, Lila Emerson is the only woman you can’t have.”
The growl that tore from my throat echoed through the room. “What the fuck are you talking about?”
Kai hesitated, but he knew better than to keep me waiting. “She’s the daughter of Alpha Andrew Emerson. Your father’s sworn enemy. The man who’s been a thorn in the Blue Moon pack’s side for years. The Alpha King will never approve of this...connection. He will make your stepbrother the King if you defy him.”
His words hit like a punch to the gut. The room fell silent, my mind spinning with the weight of his revelation. My mate, yes, she was my fucking mate—the woman my wolf and I craved—was the daughter of the one man I had vowed to destroy and make him suffer till he would beg for his death.
Fate wasn’t cruel; it was a sadistic game master. The Moon Goddess wasn’t just mocking me—she was throwing down a challenge. My wolf bristled, snarling in my mind, but his desire for her burned hotter than any hatred we’d carried for her bloodline.
“And? Tell me everything that you have found about her,” I demanded, my voice low, dangerous.
Kai rubbed the back of his neck. “There was a party in the Mystic Shadow pack. A celebration of her engagement to Alpha Sheldon. But she didn’t show up.”
My lips curled into a smirk. “Instead, she was in the club. With me.”
Kai nodded. “Yes, Alpha. The next day, she fled the arranged marriage. She’s currently in hiding. Her father and Sheldon’s men are searching for her.”
A laugh, dark and twisted, bubbled from my chest. “She ran away for me. She must have felt the mate bond, even if she didn’t show it.”
Kai frowned. “Mate bond? If she is your fated mate, it’s worse than I had assumed it already was.”
But I wasn’t listening. The image of her emerald eyes, filled with shock and recognition when she learned who I was, burned in my mind.
“Kai,” I said, leaning forward, my smirk widening, “find her, before they do. I want her here. I want her to know exactly who she chose that night.”
“Alpha...” Kai hesitated. “You’re playing with fire. Your father will not—”
“Will love it,” I cut him off, my voice sharp. “When the daughter of an enemy falls for you, the war is already half-won. And as for the Moon Goddess?” I chuckled darkly, my wolf stirring with unease, showing his disapproval for my plan. “She started a game. I’ll show her how to win.”
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LilaI wanted to return to town, but Kai insisted it wasn’t safe yet. Trusting him wasn’t exactly my choice, but given the circumstances, it was all I had.Elliot had been gone since the morning, and according to Kai, he’d left early for some pack emergency. I was curious to know what it was, but prying into his private affairs seemed unwise. So, I stayed in my room, trying to distract myself with reruns of my favorite show on TV while mindlessly munching on snacks.The pregnancy had been taking its toll. Without my vitamins and medication, I felt weaker than usual, and the mood swings were brutal. My appetite had grown insatiable, to the point where I shocked even myself—I’d eaten so much, yet my stomach still grumbled for more.Just as I contemplated another snack run, my phone buzzed. Sighing, I dragged myself off the bed and picked it up.“Hello, Lila. Where have you been? I’ve been trying to reach you since last evening.” Julian’s worried voice carried through the line.“My phone
LilaThe car rolled to a smooth stop in front of a sprawling mansion cloaked in the dark majesty of the surrounding forest. Its towering, ornate gates stood as a silent testament to power and tradition. My pulse quickened at the sight. This wasn’t just any house—it was his pack house.Before I could open the door, Elliot’s hand shot out, gripping mine with firm authority. “You’re my date tonight, Lila. Act like it,” he instructed, his tone sharp enough to make my hackles rise.I glared at him, but he was already stepping out of the car and circling around to my side. With a gallant, almost mocking flourish, he opened the door for me. “Trying to be chivalrous now?” I quipped, sliding my hand into his outstretched one. “At least, be a gentleman.”His lips curled into that infuriating smirk I was beginning to recognize too well. “You’re looking breathtakingly gorgeous tonight, honey,” he said, his teal-blue eyes lingering on my body with an intensity that made my skin prickle.“And you’re
ElliotI barely spared a thought for Graham or his insufferable daughter. Gia had always been clingy, making it painfully obvious that she wanted to trap me in her web. She wasn’t the first, and she wouldn’t be the last. Women like her had a strategy—get pregnant, secure a mate, and enjoy the prestige of being Luna. The rules of our pack were clear: no wolf could shirk the responsibility of a pup, males would have to marry the she-wolf if they got her pregnant, and she was very well aware of it since my father used it to get married again after my mother’s death. But Gia had never interested me, not even enough for a fling.She wasn’t Lila, my wolf replied as if I needed some clarity from him why I wasn’t interested in any other she-wolf after that night with Lila. ‘Alpha, your father is furious,’ Kai’s voice rang through the mindlink, his tone laced with concern. ‘He’s already summoned your stepbrother. If you don’t tread carefully, the Alpha title could slip through your fingers.’
ElliotI wanted to push, to demand the truth, but I let it go—at least for now. I scanned her for marks, for any sign of distress, but she looked untouched, so I decided to keep my cool.Guiding her back to our table, I pulled out her chair, ignoring the curious glances around us.“Elliot,” she hissed through gritted teeth, eyeing the plates stacked with food. “Are you crazy? Why did you bring so much? Do you think I’m going to eat all of this?”I scoffed, shaking my head as I sat beside her. “Have you forgotten how much you eat?”She shot me an exasperated look. “We’re in public. I can’t eat this much. They’ll stare at me like I’ve been starving for ages.”I leaned back, arms crossed, my voice flat. “Since when do I care about people staring? I’m not letting you or my pups go hungry for the sake of these fucking people.”She let out a sigh but didn’t touch the food.My patience ran out. Picking up a fork, I twirled some pasta and held it up to her lips.Her eyes widened. Around us, h
LilaBy the time we left the dance floor, my feet throbbed with exhaustion, every step a dull ache. Elliot, ever the attentive one, guided me to a chair, his smirk deepening as my stomach growled in protest. He didn’t even have to say anything—I knew exactly what he was thinking. Between carrying twins and my already insatiable appetite, I was constantly hungry, something he found endlessly amusing.“I’ll get you something to eat,” he murmured before walking off.The moment he was out of sight, a voice slithered into the space he’d left behind.“So, you came here just to threaten me?”I didn’t need to look up to recognize the bitterness in Sheldon’s tone. His voice was a blade, sharp with fury and something else he probably didn’t care to admit. Regret, maybe.I exhaled slowly, keeping my composure as I glanced up at him. “Shouldn’t you be getting married right about now? Or did your bride run off already?”His jaw twitched. “You shouldn’t have come here with him.”I scoffed, folding m
ElliotThere she was—standing like a goddess of vengeance in the black dress I had bought for her. The moment I laid eyes on it, I knew it was made for her. And now, watching her wear it like a second skin, standing at her ex’s wedding dressed as if she were mourning him, was nothing short of poetic justice. Black was the color for the fucking revenge.I made my way to the bar, grabbing two glasses of wine. I could already imagine the look on her face when she saw me here. Of course, the bastard had sent me an invitation, and I had confirmed it with Kai, who was currently busy dealing with his own problems—his fated mate and Julian’s ever-meddling mother, Kimberly.I had no doubt Elena was running interference. She was far stronger and braver than my idiot Beta.Sheldon had approached me the second he spotted me, trying to engage in small talk. If only he knew—I wasn’t here for him. I was here for my mate, to watch her take her revenge, to warn him to stay the fuck away from her, and m
LilaAs I stepped out of the company, my phone beeped with a message from Elliot.‘I’ve hired a driver for you. He’ll take you home in my car.’But I had no intention of going home just yet. My father would be there, pacing the halls furiously, no doubt fuming after hearing what had gone down in the boardroom. All those men were his pawns, and I was certain they had wasted no time running to him with the news.“Hello, Luna,” a voice called, snapping me from my thoughts.I turned to see a man standing by Elliot’s sleek black car. “I’m Matteo, Alpha’s driver.”“Thank you, Matteo,” I said as he opened the door for me.Sliding inside, my gaze landed on several shopping bags neatly placed beside me, a small note sitting on top.‘You don’t have to worry about anything. I got you, darling.’A giggle bubbled up from my lips before I could stop it. Of course, he did.Elliot loved surprises, grand gestures, and going overboard to show his love. He didn’t just do things—he did them big.Curious,
LilaElliot had already explained the new policy—he was my assistant, after all. The thought made me want to giggle, but I held it in. I couldn't let my mate be thrown out of the company when, in reality, it had been bought by him—for me.The documents lay in front of them, waiting to be reviewed. One by one, they picked them up, their eyes scanning the contents. I watched as their faces slowly hardened, frustration clear in their furrowed brows and tightened jaws.Silence stretched across the room as they set the papers back on the table, the tension thickening. Their brows furrowed, jaws clenched, and irritation flickered across their faces.I crossed my arms, waiting. I could feel their displeasure—their resistance—but it didn’t faze me. Change was never comfortable for those who had long benefited from an unfair system.Finally, one of the men scoffed, tossing the document onto the table. “This… policy is absurd.” His tone was clipped, disbelief lacing every word.“Yes, it is,” I r
ElliotI had already ordered my HR team to draft a new policy for Lila’s company—one that actually protected employees instead of exploiting them, especially the lower-ranked workers. Andrew had built this company to serve his own selfish interests, granting privileges to the executives while treating the workers beneath them as disposable.That was going to change.But I wouldn’t finalize anything without Lila’s approval. This was her company. Her birthright. And from now on, no decision would be made without her consent.I had also taken the liberty of hiring a new secretary to replace that bastard, Josh. Sheila had been my first choice after seeing her resume.A gentle knock on my door pulled me from my thoughts.“Boss, you called for me?” Sheila’s voice was steady, but there was an undertone of excitement.“Yes. Arrange a meeting with HR and all department heads. The company’s real owner will be here soon, and I want everyone present,” I instructed, watching as her eyes lit up.Lil
Lila“Where is Elliot staying?” Sophia’s eyes narrowed as she crossed her arms. “I checked every hotel in the pack, and he’s not listed anywhere.”“I… I don’t know. I didn’t ask him,” I said, trying to sound nonchalant, though a small, proud smile tugged at my lips. Of course, Elliot would cover his tracks. If he’d decided to stay in my pack, no one would find him unless he wanted to be found.Sophia’s gasp snapped me out of my thoughts. “Why are you smiling like that? Don’t tell me…” Her eyes widened in shock as she leaned closer. “Did you two… you know…” She cleared her throat, her cheeks turning a faint pink.“What? No!” I swatted her arm lightly, but my pout gave away my disappointment. “We didn’t do anything.”Sophia gave me a knowing look, her lips curling into a teasing grin. “Uh-huh. So that’s why you’re sulking?”“No.” Had Bella not interrupted, we would’ve had an unforgettable night. “I’m sure he’ll take care of that soon enough,” Sophia teased, a mischievous glint in her ey
ElliotI paced back and forth in her room, my frustration mounting with every passing second. My wolf was restless, growling in my head, urging me to go downstairs and make sure Lila was safe. I wanted to listen, to storm down there and end whatever nonsense was keeping her from me. But I held back, gritting my teeth. Not yet.This was her home—or at least, it had been for most of her life. No one would dare lay a hand on her now, not when they knew I was her mate. They’d seen what I was capable of when it came to protecting her. Still, the thought of her stepmother Bella—the woman who had tormented her, humiliated her, and stolen her peace—calling her downstairs past midnight made my blood boil.I ran a hand through my hair and sat on the edge of her bed, the mattress sagging under my weight. How much longer, Lila? My fists clenched at the thought of what she might be enduring downstairs. But I trusted her. She was strong, stronger than anyone gave her credit for. That’s what life had
LilaElliot wasn’t done yet, I could tell from his predatory gaze as he watched my cum trickling down my thighs. He lowered his head back to my pussy, making my heart skip a beat. His lips and tongue worked like a man who had been starved for centuries, savoring every drop of my cum as if it were his salvation. The rough scrape of his stubble against my skin only heightened the sensations coursing through me. My entire body trembled under his ministrations, each stroke of his tongue pushing me further into an ecstasy that felt otherworldly.If heaven existed, surely it was this—a realm where every nerve in my body sang a melody of pure bliss.But then, Bella’s honeyed voice interrupted the symphony.‘Lila, come downstairs. See who’s come to meet you,’ her voice rang through my mindlink, breaking through my haze.For a moment, I lay there, dazed and disoriented, my breath still uneven. I groaned inwardly. Who would possibly want to see me at this hour? Sophia was still out of town, and