Scarlett’s POVI could feel the heat of Alexander's touch searing through my skin as Ryan's voice echoed from just outside. I gasped for air when Alexander whispered in my ear, "You wouldn't dare go out like this." His voice was possessive as he smiled smugly and fixed my clothes. "I don?t want anyone seeing what's mine, not even your brother."His words gave me a rush that I couldn't hold back, even though I knew I should. It was clear that he owned me; he was laying his claim. I didn't want to admit it, but the protective tone in his voice made me feel something, something that both thrilled and scared me. Even though he was interrupted, his message was clear: I was his in every way that counted, and my brother, sister, or even fate could not change that.I felt a mix of shame and excitement as my cheeks turned bright red. I nodded, but my body told him otherwise as I melted into his grip. What about Alexander made me so weak that I gave in to everything he asked of me? His two sid
Alex's POVWhile I waited for Scarlett, I leaned against the wall and tried to stay calm. I tried hard to stay cool even though my mind was a mess. I had to keep things in check. But my heart did a little flip when I saw her walking toward me.And then I saw who was with her.Ryan was fine, and it made sense for him to be there. But what about Javier? As soon as I saw him walking with them, my stomach turned. The neighboring pack’s Alpha’s son. My mind went straight back to what we agreed on. He had said that he wouldn't tell anyone that I helped attack Scarlett's dad. I was the one who made the bait. Seeing him so close to her made my nerves go crazy. If he ever decided to break that promise… Scarlett would hate me.The smile on Javier’s face made me sick. He walked up to me with that cocky grin, and I tried to appear calm, but I was really scared. He has the power to destroy everything."Finally, I meet the famous Alexander, Alpha of the Shadow Pack," Javier said in a smooth voice th
Scarlett’s POVAlex's lips were on mine, and they were moving so fast and hard that I couldn't breathe. We were tense, and I could tell he was still mad because his hands were moving all over my body. "I hated seeing you with Javier," he growled as his lips ran down my neck. He looked at you like he had every right to be there.Both what he said and the way he kissed me made me shiver. “He’s just an old friend,” I managed to whisper between kisses. I knew it didn't matter, though. Alex had always been possessive.When he kissed me again, it was rougher this time, and I could tell he was jealous. When my phone rang, I was in the middle of getting lost in him. As I pulled away from Alex and looked for my phone, I let out a groan.“Mom,” I muttered, glancing at the screen.Alex didn’t stop. I felt a sharp shock go through me when his lips touched the sensitive spot on my neck. Before I could respond, he left a mark, a hickey. I winced as I tried to pay attention to the call.“Scarlett,
Scarlett’s POVAlex had tied me down, it brought back vivid memories of how thrilling it was to be totally at his mercy. Never before had I felt so open, free, and alive. When he wrapped the silky cuffs around my wrists, the way his eyes lit up with hunger and love gave me chills. Just thinking about it makes my heart race.As I lay down on the velvet couch in the room, the air was thick with desire. It felt like the red walls were closing in on us, making everything feel stronger and closer. I saw Alex come up behind me. His big, strong body moved with purpose. He had a silver butt plug and a leather flogger in each hand. I felt a rush of excitement in my stomach, and the anticipation was almost too much to bear.He put the things down and never took his eyes off of me. It hurt to feel his heavy eyes on me. His finger went down my spine and sent a wave of electricity through me. I could feel my breath getting thin. I arched my back and begged him in silence to touch me more. The fami
Scarlett’s POVGoing to the door quickly made my heart race because I was still shocked by what had happened with Alex. With sweat still on my temples, I prayed that I didn't look as bad as I felt. Ryan shouldn't be it, please. Please. But as soon as I opened the door, my brother Ryan was standing there with his eyebrows raised.“What took so long you to open the door?” he questioned me.“I dozed off,” I answered him, acting like sleepy. "What's making you sweat so much?" His voice was already tense with suspicion as he looked at me. He was sitting down, and Sienna crossed her arms. She looked quickly back and forth between me and around the house.I tried to sound relaxed as I stuttered, "I'm just feeling really hot." It was way too easy for them to lie, and I could tell they were telling the truth. Ryan’s eyes narrowed as he looked around the room. “The AC’s on, Scarlett. You shouldn’t be sweating like that.”"I don't know," I said in a low voice as I pulled at my shirt collar. "P
(Scarlett's POV)"Hey, good morning, Scarlett!"I glanced up to see my brother, Ryan, grinning as I walked into the business office for the first time. His grin was contagious, and I couldn't help but smile back, feeling a little lighter. This was a significant moment—my first day of work here—and seeing a familiar face was just what I needed."Good luck, sis," Ryan murmured, rubbing my shoulder. "You'll do great."Just then, my twin sister Sienna approached, crossed her arms, and looked me over. "Try not to mess things up, Scarlett," she added, smirking. "I mean, I know clumsiness is basically your brand, but this is a real job."My grin wavered, but before I could react, a familiar voice broke through the silence."She's going to do fine." Alex arrived, his cool assurance dominating the room. His eyes fell on me, and my heart sped as a result of his intense scrutiny. He gave me a comforting nod. "I've got faith in her."Ryan lifted an eyebrow, looking at Alex and me. "So, what exact
(Alex's POV)I looked around the workplace to ensure no one was around. I had been preparing this moment for weeks, ever since Scarlett strolled in wearing that fitting skirt and shirt that hugged her contours perfectly. I knew she was married, but the way she lingered at my doorway, her eyes meeting mine with a glimmer of intrigue, suggested she was up for some extracurricular activity. The tension between us had been palpable, growing with each gaze and lingering moment. Today, I was prepared to act on it.Scarlett's voice resonated throughout the room, and I couldn't help but smile at how breathlessly she screamed my name. She was embarrassed, her wrists shackled in front of her with cuffs, which she pulled against, pushing the boundaries. Her wide eyes met mine, full of astonishment and excitement, and I could feel the energy between us.With the door safely secured behind us, I approached Scarlett. She was leaned over the desk, sifting through documents, her hips shifting slight
SCARLETT POV“Come on, Scarlett! Open the door! It's time for breakfast!"I woke up to the sound of a loud knock, and I had to squint to get my bearings. Sitting up made my head spin, and I stared around the room in a fog. Was I at home? In my own bed? Mixed with fuzzy memories from the night before, confusion poured over me. When I remember being in Alex's arms, I remember feeling a rush of heat and desire. Our breaths mixed as we lost ourselves in each other.But I couldn't remember how I got home.I closed my eyes and stroked my face as I tried to figure out what had happened. How did I get here? Before I forgot everything, I could still hear his sweet speech and feel his warm body against mine. It felt like the memories were broken and unfinished because someone had pressed the stop button."What happened?" I said something to myself and rubbed my temples.My phone was on the table and showing a message. With my eyes closed, I reached for it and unlocked the screen. It was Alex's
Scarlett's Point of ViewI stomped off, leaving Sienna and Damien behind. Forgive him? Not yet. Maybe never. Even if someone said sorry, the hurt they caused was still there. I kept hearing Damien's voice and hearing him beg for a second chance. But those memories—his mean laugh and how he humiliated me— it felt like a second skin. Could people really change? Could he change? As I walked away, my heart and mind were at war in silence. Each step felt heavier than the last.Lost in my thoughts, I ran into someone as I was walking in rage. Someone. My breath hitched as I took a step back and said, "Sorry,".The man and his friends didn't brush it off, though. Instead, they came closer, and their eyes locked on mine. I got a chill up my spine. My legs felt like they were frozen when I tried to move away.One of them sneered, his eyes staying where they shouldn't during the whole thing. On my breast. "Hey sweetheart, why don't you stay the night with us?"Fear rushed through me and mad
CHAPTER 30 NEW BFSienna’s POVAs soon as we walked into the restaurant, Scarlett's back straightened up. It looked like she was trying to figure out why I brought her to this restaurant with her sharp eyes. I kept a calm face and smiled in the same silly way that always threw her off. At least not yet, she didn't need to know my real plan.The air was full of talk. I heard laughter from a close table, which led me to them right away. Faces I knew from high school. Old school friends. Like they always did, most of them were dressed to impress and try to shine brighter than the others. Wonderful.Scarlet's frown got worse when she saw them too. "Wait a minute... Is this some kind of school got-together?" Her voice was tense with doubt.I pretended to be innocent by laughing softly. "No, not really." I heard that some people were hanging out here, so I thought it would be fun to join them. It's not dangerous.”Her face turned darker. "Fun? I don't believe that. I'm leaving."I grabbed
Scarlett’s POVAs I walked down the hall to my office, I was still trying to cool down from all the chaos in my mind. My heart was heavy, and I think my face showed too much of how I felt. I was still tense from my fight with Alex, and every step made me think of the kiss that was still burning on my lips.Sienna was there when I walked out of the office. My twin sister, the perfect, favorite person of everyone. The way she stood and smiled while waiting outside my office made me feel even more out of place.As soon as she saw me, her eyes got narrow. "Scarlett? Is something wrong?" she asked with her head tilted. "You look like you've been crying."I tensed up and naturally ran my fingers over my face. "I'm fine." I lied, "I was just tired.Alex gave me a mountain of work to do, and it’s wearing me out."Unconvinced, Sienna arched her perfectly shaped brow. "Are you sure it's only work?You don't usually look this... stressed out." Her voice was soft, but I didn't like how it had a hi
(Scarlett's POV)The only sound in the hallway was the sound of my shoes hitting the tile floor. When I saw Thomas leave Alex's room, I stopped short. His face was red and stressed, like he had just come from a fight instead of a meeting. He barely looked at me and brushed past me without saying anything or even giving me the silly grin he always had.He didn’t ask for a phone number. Didn’t say anything silly or flirty.Something happened.I frowned and turned my head to see him leave. His shoulders were stiff, like they were carrying an unseen weight. What did Alex do to him?Suddenly, I could smell a familiar scent: a rich, woodsy smell with the clear musk of an alpha wolf. It made my neck stiffen. I knew who it was right away, without even having to look.Alex.I could feel his presence around me like a shadow. My heart was beating faster, which showed that I wasn't as calm as I wanted to be."What makes you look at him that way?" His deep voice was quiet, but it was sharp enough
(Alex's POV)Just outside the door, I felt jealous as I watched Thomas lean too close to Scarlett. His hand touched her cheek, and you could feel how nervous she was. The scene played out like a crazy nightmare, and I couldn't stop it fast enough.Scarlett was my girl.I clenched my hands together and let my wolf snarl to take charge, but I forced myself to stay calm. I had to make sure my feelings didn't get in the way. Not yet. I needed to carefully plan and execute my moves in order to finish a task. Revenge came first."Thomas," I said, and my voice cut through the air like a cold knife. "I think you should leave."As he turned, his grin trailed off for a moment, but he quickly covered it up with a shrug."Alex," he said, acting very politely even though he wasn't. "Just getting to know your gorgeous assistant.""She's not just an assistant," I said in a harsher tone than I meant to. Scarlett looked at me with wide eyes, but I couldn't tell what she was thinking.Thomas's grin got
(Scarlett's POV)It was very quiet in the office when I got there. Even though I was really hungry, I had to skip breakfast to stay away from Alex. Because of what he did, I wasn't ready to face him. He took something from me that was mine to give away for free, and he said it was as punishment. It was even worse that he didn't feel bad about what he did and instead of saying sorry, just came home to return the file. “Scarlett, dont be stupid and fall for his games or charm,” I scolded myself. Thats what I deserve it.As I poured the hot coffee into my mug, I held on tight to the coffee pot and thought about what had happened. Why did I let it happen? I hated how easily I gave in to his touch and how my body lied to me about how strong I was.I told myself off as I shook my head. I said under my breath, "No more, Scarlett." He was wrong to think he could control me. He did not want our mate bond to be known? Okay. For now, I'd play along with it. But I wasn't going to do nothing and
ALEX’S POVAs I drove to Scarlett's house, I tightened my hands because every ring of my ignored calls was making fun of me. She was very angry, almost furious. "How could you do this to me?" were her words from earlier, which were full of pain and blame. I think she was right when she said I was cruel. If I had taken her in anger and made her lose her virginity as a punishment, I would feel guilty. But I couldn't stand for her disobedience any longer. Scarlett wasn't supposed to be able to challenge me, but here I was, looking for her like a man who was crazy.It wasn't just anger, though. Something about Scarlett made me lose all the self-control I had worked on over the years. I tried to tell myself that I was just being bossy and that she needed to learn her place. But I knew in my heart that I had crossed a line. I could no longer lie to myself—Scarlett was the one who made me feel something I didn't want to feel. As part of my plan to get back at him, she was meant to be a pawn.
SCARLETT’S POV"So you're not going to listen to me," he said in a whisper, running his hand down my arm and leaving a warm mark.Being in a hurry, I looked around the room quickly to find something to hold on to while my mind tried to come up with an excuse."I-I won’t," I stutter, my voice shaking. The pens moved when Alex slammed his hand on the desk. "You're always being feisty, aren't you?"He pushed me toward the meeting table before I could say anything. He had a strong grip on me that wouldn't let go, and I felt a rush of fear and excitement. "You think you can mess with me and get away with it?"He hissed. His face was so close to mine that I could feel the heat coming from him.I gasped when his teeth dug into the soft skin of my neck. He leaned down on me out of the blue. I got a shock from the sharp sting, which sparked something inside me I didn't know what it was—a strange mix of fear and desire. I had never seen this side of him before, but there was something exciting
SCARLETT’S POVThe room was very quiet. It was the kind of heavy, almost physical quiet that made it hard to breathe. I could feel Alex's anger pushing down on me; his tense vibe was all around me. His normally cool and collected face had turned into something darker and more primal, and everything in me begged me to be careful."What did you do?" Alex asked me. He ordered with a low, steady voice that had a dangerous edge to it. His hold on my wrist got tighter, and I felt a sharp pain go up my arm. I bit my lip because I didn't want him to get pleasure from seeing me cry.I kept my face blank because I was determined to act like I didn't know what he was talking about. I tried to keep my voice calm when I said, "I don't know what you mean," but the small quiver showed that I wasn't really there.Alex didn't move his focused, angry look. His grip got tighter, and he looked at her with a scary look in his eyes. His uncontrolled alpha energy grew thick and heavy around him, smothering