VALERIAMy heart pounded with the force of a thousand galloping horses, and the pounding spread until it throbbed every fiber of my being.Each beat of my heart sent shockwaves of heat searing through my veins, clashing with the cold grip of fear that paralyzed me. It felt as though my heart suddenly froze to a hundred degrees, a paradox of burning cold and scorching heat.His lips on mine surprisingly sent a wave of warmth inside of me, erupting into a full-blown volcano, dripping lava until every nerve ending blazed with sensation.Damn it! We were so close—so dangerously close—that his awareness pricked at my skin, causing goosebumps to race across my skin. My nipples pebbled in reaction.Fuck! Something stirred in my chest as my stomach clenched uncontrollably, swelling against my ribs, so that breathing suddenly became a struggle.Why the hell was I reacting like this toward this man?! Even my wolf didn't resist.I couldn't understand it, but when his hands touched mine, a tiny c
CYNTHIAMy breath hitched in my throat as Reese stepped into view.My jaw dropped to the floor. What the hell was he doing here?! I thought he was still in the hospital?! What was going on here? Wasn't he unconscious just yesterday? Plus, the doctor had specifically said that he might not be able to walk so soon. How come he was back up on his feet this fast?My pulse leaped as so many questions raced through my mind."Reese, how is this possible? I thought the doctor said you wouldn't be able to walk so soon." I quizzed him, eyeing him closely with disbelief and shock etched on my brows.He shrugged as if it were no big deal."It's a miracle, I guess," he responded simply, and his eyes flickered at Valentina, and something glinted in his eyes as he held her gaze.My stomach churned rapidly as fury and envy started brewing inside of me.What the hell was that? What's with that look they were giving each other? Was there something going on between the two of them that I didn't know of?
REESEThe board meeting commenced in earnest.But my attention was strayed to the woman sitting across the table. Valentina Wilson was an absolute beauty, oozing to a millionth degree. She was seated with an air of effortless grace, a woman of poise, beauty, and elegance.Her hair was pulled up into a perfect chignon, and her crisp checkered dress captured every curve of her body. The aura she exuded just by sitting across the table was irresistible.I couldn't help it at all. Hell, I couldn't even take my eyes off her, and when she sensed my searing gaze and turned to look at me, a current of electricity jolted through my veins.Fuck! I yearned for her so badly that I envisioned her naked body squirming with sexual delight underneath mine.My cock twitched in my pants in response, and I quickly clenched my jaw as I fought the turbulence of emotions and desire swirling inside of me."Boss?" My secretary's voice pierced through my turbulent thoughts, yanking me to the present.Shit! No
VALERIA"Fuck!" I muttered angrily under my breath as I paced my room, running a frantic hand through my hair."Why couldn't I stop myself from thinking about Reese?!"What the hell was wrong with me?! I should be focused on setting my revenge plan in motion rather than thinking about this monster!But the attraction was undeniable. As much as I wanted to deny it, I felt it deep down, right in my bones!I had feelings for this man! The inexplicable pull, like a magnet, the sexual tension and attraction whenever we were near was irresistible!I couldn't keep lying to myself anymore because my wolf sensed it, too.But why?....I should be angry at him after everything he has done to me. Why?!I should hate everything in me, but I couldn't...As much as I tried to, I just can't.Hell, the way his seductive eyes roamed over my body with unspoken desire made my stomach churn, and my wolf bubbled with excitement. Damn it! It was hard to resist.I found myself missing those intimate moments
VALERIAI clenched my teeth tightly, fury brewing inside of me as I gripped the steering wheel with all of my might.I forced my eyes to train on the road ahead, but my mind was abuzz with a million questions.How the hell was this even possible? How could Chase do this to me after everything we have been through together?The image of Cynthia locked in the arms of Chase as their lips pressed together flashed through my mind, grating my nerves.How could Chase betray me like that by kissing Cynthia, the ruthless woman who had turned my life upside down?Damn it! I trusted Chase so much. After all, he was instrumental in shaping who I am today. From being the poor helpless woman with her child who had just been banished and disowned from her own pack to becoming the highest shareholder of the Royal Company with a blooming multi-million business, all thanks to Chase's contributions and support.So, I was definitely finding it hard to believe that Chase would betray me like this.Could i
REESEI couldn't take my eyes off her. Damn it! She was so breathtakingly gorgeous that my eyes burned just from looking at her.The way she squeezed her eyes shut, making her long, thick lashes flutter, made my wolf restless and yearning to kiss her.A primal hunger surged through every fiber of my body as I tried to resist the tempting urge to swoop her into my arms and take her away from the prying eyes of the public and into my bed and fuck her senseless. Fuck! My lips trembled with the undeniable urge to kiss her passionately, and I couldn't resist as I lowered my head, gradually bridging the gap between us.My heart was a frantic beat against my chest, and it rumbled so loudly that it taunted me.I ignored it as I leaned forward, anticipation swirling rapidly inside of me, but something caught my attention, forcing me to halt dead in my tracks.My eyes widened as I noticed a familiar mark on her neck, a faint scar from five years ago. How could I forget? I never did!I blinked
VALERIA I slipped out of my clothes and into something befitting for the evening. I just finished reading a bedtime story to Dave before his eyes fluttered close as he held onto my hands.My heart swelled as I watched him sleep soundly. Oh, my handsome boy! I ruffled his hair gently and pressed a kiss on his forehead."Goodnight my angel," I whispered as I tucked him securely under the sheets.I went to my bedroom and then into the bathroom to wash my face and apply my skincare routine before I called it a night.I paused and heaved out a deep sigh as I assessed my features in the mirror.A slow, smirk bloomed on my lips as I replayed the events that occurred at the office earlier today.I muffled a giggle.That jerk! He thought I was serious when I told him I had to leave urgently because of the so-called important call.Well, the so-called important call never happened. It was a prank to leave the office."Collins, I need a weeny bit of a favor. It's not a big deal." I had told
REESEI still couldn't believe my eyes. What the hell did Chase have to do with Valentina? I couldn't help but wonder, with an ache in my chest, if Chase and Valentina were mates or married. Just the mere thought of Valentina being in the arms of another man, and Chase, for that matter, made my blood boil with rage.She belonged to me and no one else.Fuck him! The way he kept looking at Valentina as if she were some juicy stake that he hadn't eaten in decades made me clench my teeth in fury.The gaze he fixed on Valentina was a possessive one; I could sense it, and she was uncomfortable in his presence. Could it be that Chase had been forcing himself on her?!I felt a tick of anger and envy begin to pulse beneath my skin. I had to resist the brewing urge to get her out of here, away from my evil brother, as much as possible.I swallowed, trying to rein in the turbulent thoughts swirling inside of me.I cleared my throat, my gaze zeroing in on Valentina as I asked firmly,"Valentina,