"I am outside a coffee shop near our university."Ava's soft voice echoed in Ian's ear. His dark eyes slowly eased as they shifted to the girl sitting on the other side of the desk.He glared at the girl and asked Ava in a soft tone,"What are you doing there, baby?"Ava was quiet, which caused his brows to arch. The girl sitting near the desk stood up and walked over to him.She placed her phone on the desk, signaling him to the screen.Ian frowned at her action.The girl was none other than Nova.He was busy in a discussion with his father when she came with his father to the pack house a few minutes ago.He wanted to ignore her, but she said to him in front of everyone that she had something to talk about.His parents told him to talk to her. He told her to follow him to his study room.From then on, she started to say that Ava was cheating on him. Of course, he did not believe her. It was impossible in his heart. She could never do that.She asked him to ask about her whereabouts.
"Thank you so much, Ava. You saved me today. Otherwise, your boyfriend will kill me.”Ava chuckled at Robin's words."Robin, I thought you were brave. That's why we became friends, remember?"He rubbed his forehead and muttered,"Yeah, but I heard he beat Luke last time, and the fight started for you."Ava realized that he was talking about the fight Luke had with Ian after Ian rejected her as his mate."My boyfriend is not that bad. Why would he beat you for nothing? You all are destroying my man's reputation," she said, shaking her head.She remembered how soft Ian was with her. She wondered if everyone had ever seen his that side; they would have never called him a bad boy.After talking to Robin for a while, Ava took a cab instead of calling her driver to come to pick her up.On the way, she thought about the phone call with Ian. She bit her bottom lip, thinking the reason why Ian sounded so angry at first."Is he okay?"She closed her eyes, leaning her head back against the back
The car turned heated. Ian pulled Ava closer to him, pressing her breasts against his hard chest.The sloppy kiss caused her breath to be hitched. She wrapped her hands around his neck and kissed him back.Ian's hands started to move on her body.Breaking the kiss, he moved his mouth to her neck."Ahhh!"She moaned as he nibbled on her skin.He rubbed his lips against her neck. His wet kisses were more dangerous.She was wearing a top over a skirt. The position caused her skirt to roll up.He ran his hands on her exposed thighs. His hands moved up as they reached the buttons of her top.While kissing her neck, he started to unbutton her top.When his eyes fell on her cleavage, he went insane.He rubbed his nose over her half-exposed breasts. Rolling his tongue over them, he began to kiss them."Ian!"She moaned, pushing his shoulders lightly.Grabbing her hands, he pinned them to her back.Her upper back was pressed against the steering wheel as he began to kiss on her half exposed br
Ava was missing Ian. Last night, she could not sleep because she kept thinking about him.She was captivated by his behavior last night. He was so caring about her. That was the reason why she decided to give in. She would allow him to have her.While looking in the mirror, Ava blushed. He was so concerned that he did not even leave any hickeys in her neck. It was because he knew her parents had returned and it would be difficult for her to hide them all the time at home.Ava left her room after getting ready to go to her university. Her mother told her that Stephen had also left early in the morning with Ian.Ava remembered Ian telling her that her mother would also go with him.Ava had her breakfast with Angelina and Gamma Harper.Ian's father called Gamma Harper to talk last night. Gamma Harper wanted to go with Ian and others out of the pack. However, since he had just returned after getting healed, Alpha Martin told him to stay at home and take some rest.Ava went to the universi
Ian was in another pack because his father told him to represent their pack at a meeting. He had little time to prepare because the situation was so urgent.Nonetheless, he intended to give his all to prove himself not to others, but to his father.He did not miss to contact Ava. His friends made fun of him there, saying that he had become a lovebird who could not stay away a moment from his pair.He took their words as compliments. He did not get mad at them, as he secretly enjoyed it. He indeed was in love, and there was nothing to hide.He recalled all the time what Ava had said to her before getting inside her house that night. She said she would remove all the distance between them.There was an excitement rushing through his veins. He was thrilled not because he wanted to get her body but because he would make her his.He decided to make her first time memorable. He would mark her at their first time if she gave him her permission.He planned to be gentle with her and treat her
Ava was surprised to see Ian there. She lifted her hands and rubbed her eyes to clear her blurry vision."Ian? You are here?"The sight of Ian's dark eyes confused her. There was a darkness inside his eyes, which she could not understand. Before leaving the pack, he always gave her a soft look, which never failed to amuse her.However, what was wrong with him today?And was she dreaming?What was Ian doing there? Wasn't he out of the pack and decided to return a few more days later?So many questions rushed into her mind.Seeing Ian's furious look, she was startled. It was as if something was making him enraged slowly and deeply.She could see a tint of sorrow in his enraged eyes."Ian, what's wro–?"She could not complete her sentence as he rushed toward the bed and grabbed her arm.It shocked her totally. She hissed in pain in her arm. Ian was holding it too tightly.He jerked her out of the bed and pulled her toward the long mirror beside the study desk."Ian, what are you do—"She
"So when I was away, you were making fun of my love here?"Ian's cold voice made Ava come out of the flashback of thoughts. She looked at him in the mirror with a shocked look.She saw disappointment in his eyes, as well as something she did not want to think about, which was hatred.She immediately turned around to face him."I-Ian—""IAN WHAT? IS IAN A FOOL? YES, YOU MADE HIM A FOOL."He yelled at her, which caused her body to flinch in response.She shook her head and tried to say,"Ian, listen to me. I don't know—"He did not let her finish as he grabbed her neck and pressed her back against the mirror."Now what will you pretend? You didn't do anything?"A flash of rage swept in his eyes. His face was getting fiercer.Ava was startled.She held his wrist to remove his hand from her neck. But his eyes shifted to the hickeys on her neck, blazing his anger more. His grip tightened around her neck.She felt breathless. She parted her lips, but the air was not getting inside her mouth
Ian was taking long steps to get out of the campus. The girls he was passing looked terrified of his angry face.Ian was lost in his thoughts as his fists were balled tightly. He did not realize when he bumped into a boy.The boy immediately apologized to him.Pushing the boy away with his hand, he moved forward.Ian felt completely alone in the crowd. He could feel his breath becoming heavier. He was heartbroken. He had never felt this much pain in his heart before.Was he not enough? Why did Ava do that to him? Was she seeking vengeance against him for rejecting her the first time? But didn't he apologize enough? To spare her any suffering, he even healed her wolf. Then why did she do that?If he had not personally witnessed her cheating on him, he would never have come to believe it.From the shirt she was wearing, he had detected the scent of another boy. Without a doubt, it was Robin's scent.The mere thought of what they had done in the room made his body shirk. Having fallen in
Ava folded her arms and rested her back against his car."Surprised? Why? Didn't you see me in Robin's room? Didn't you try to buy me at that nightclub while calling me a whore and a slut? Now what happened? Isn't this who I am in your eyes? That man is going to be my Alpha. Why should I be ashamed to embrace him? He has the right to do whatever he wants with me. He now owns me."Ian was fuming. Only he knew how he was feeling inside.When Ava noticed Ian was silent, she took the opportunity to move aside. She wanted to rush to her home. She was not feeling well in front of him. She did not want to see this man anymore.She was counting down the days until her birthday, when she would be able to go back to the Thunder Howl Pack. She did not stay here any longer.Ian tightened his fists as he controlled himself from stopping her. He knew that if he stopped her, he would lose his mind.Suddenly, he heard her faint voice behind him.“I didn't lie when I said I didn't know about Dane four
Ava's eyes flung open when she heard his whisper. She blinked her eyes. "I-I..."She started to feel nervous in her heart. She did not know what had happened to her suddenly. She was fine just a few seconds ago.Her heart began to beat faster, making her feel restless inside.A frown formed between Dane's brows. He realized she did not want it.He tilted his head to kiss her lips. However, she turned her head, and his lips touched her cheek.He did not mind kissing her cheek. His lips slid down her cheek to her neck. She closed her eyes as his lips ran over her skin.He grasped her hands and wrapped them around his neck. She used her fists to clench his shirt. He left butterfly kisses on her neck.His hands began to run around her waist before moving to her breasts. Just as he touched one, a flashback occurred in her mind, causing her eyes to wide open.She immediately held his hand to remove it from her bosom.Dane was kissing her neck, so when she pushed his hand, he raised his head
Freya walked toward Ian and held his arm. It caused Ian to look away from the elevator door."Let's go."He began to walk and remarked,"Never ask me to come here with you again."Freya frowned at him and asked,"But you promised me that you would help me to get back my projects."“I don't need to see your Alpha's face again and again. I will speak with the sponsors directly.”Freya knew she was not the reason why Ian was here. He came here because of Ava. She was not a foolish woman.She kept quiet and decided to leave the company with him.While exiting the building, their gaze was drawn back to Dane and Ava.They had not left yet. Ava was sitting in the passenger seat inside Dane's car. Dane was standing outside, conversing with Griffin.Ian's steps came to a halt in front of his own car. He turned his head to look at the woman in his rival's car.She appeared careless and delighted. How could she be happy after cheating on him years ago?He got into his car and pulled out his phon
Ava had no idea how her heels twisted on the stairs. She reached for the stair railing, but her fingers slipped and she was on the verge of falling.Her body was waiting to hit the stairs, so she closed her eyes tightly.But before she could fall, a pair of strong arms encircled her waist.She was holding the person's sleeves tightly with her eyes squeezed shut.A familiar scent touched her nostrils, and she furrowed her brows. Her eyes sprang open in shock. She raised her head to look at the person. He held her in his arms and pressed her head against his chest as if to protect her.Ava froze when she realized that it was Ian.He slowly lowered his head to examine her face. Her brows shot up when she noticed a glint of softness in his eyes."Are you oka—"His gentle tone nearly shook her heart. However, someone turned him around before he could finish his sentence.It was Dane who reached her after Ian.Dane grabbed Ava's waist and pulled her closer to him. He pushed Ian's chest, gro
Days passed with Ava's hard work on the project. Ava had been working at the new office. There was no time for her to go home early.The relationship between her and Dane was improving, though. He looked after her at work. Always, he reminded her to eat regularly.He even agreed to go with her to the reunion party. Ava was thrilled about it. She was grateful that he had agreed.Dane said it was nothing to be thankful about. Since everyone was going with their partner, she also had the right to go there with her partner.Ava's daily life was going well because she had not seen Ian again.She felt relieved that Ian did not say anything to Dane about their past. But she made the decision to tell Dane everything. She was afraid that Dane would be mad if he got to know that she was with his rival in the past. It was the reason she always stopped herself from telling him about it. But she knew she could not hide it from him forever. Since she was not with Ian anymore, it did not matter at a
Hearing his assuring statements, Freya felt relieved. There was a grin on her face as she gazed at his handsome face.She noticed him raising the bottle and swallowing the drink. The movement of his Adam's apple caused her to move closer to him.She put her hand on his chest and fiddled with the button of his shirt. He cocked his head to the side in order to look at her face.While Freya was getting closer to his face, she began to unbutton his shirt.She tilted her head and kissed him on the cheek. She moved her lips close to his mouth and whispered,"It's been six months since we decided to live our life together in the future. But you never tried to kiss me."She closed her eyes, knowing their lips were only a few inches apart.As just her lips were about to touch his, he gripped her jaw, stopping her from kissing him.She was shocked by his action as her eyes flung open. She was startled when her eyes met his dark orbs."It's because I don't like it.""D-Don't like what?" she mumb
The night was completely dark. There was no moon to light up the ground. There was only darkness that was engulfing outside.Ian was sitting on the floor, with his back against the bed.There was an empty bottle lying on the floor. He held one bottle in his hand.The redness surrounding his dark orbs was maniacal. He was going through an emotional breakdown. A cold man like him could not cry. But his emotions were visible in his eyes.Bringing the bottle close to his mouth, he chugged a few more gulps. The bitter taste and the high level of alcohol burned his throat.But he did not stop drinking.In the last four years, Ian Dawson had made an image in the werewolf world. People knew the young man was cold and heartless. He showed no mercy and was ruthless toward others. He did not even let go of his own parents, mocking them if they opposed him.If anyone saw him in this condition, they would be shocked.He had the bottle in one hand and one hand that was resting on his knees. His oth
Because the car was silent, Ronald heard everything. His eyes were on Ian.Ian's eyes grew intense. His one hand, which was gripping the steering wheel, clenched tightly.Ronald's gaze moved to his other hand. His fingers were bleeding. Because of his pressure, the glass broke, and the sharp edges cut his fingers."Ian!"Ian removed the phone from his ear and threw it near the gearbox. Ronald gulped, not knowing how to calm his anger.He was surprised to know that Ava was with Alpha Dane. Wasn't it something unbelievable? He could never have imagined thinking like this before.Ian moved his leg away from the brake pedal and slammed on the accelerator.On the busy road, the car moved like the wind. The speed of the vehicle astounded the people.To get past every other vehicle on the road, the car swerved to the left and right.It was obvious to Ronald that his best friend would not listen. He recalled Ian's accident. He hurriedly pressed the emergency button, letting other cars behind
Ava said whatever was on her mind and walked out of the room. She felt her cheeks getting wet as she made her way to the canteen. Realizing that she had nearly revealed her vulnerability to the man, she quickly wiped away her tears.Crying was not a sign of weakness. She was in anger and she did not want to burn everything around her. That was why her anger flowed down with tears.She entered the canteen and took a seat at one of the tables.She looked out the window from where she sat at the table.She recalled the incident that happened many months ago.It was a night when she was partying with her friends at a club. It was a birthday party, so they had their own spot in the corner to celebrate while cutting the cake.She was drunk that night.She was not aware that a man was following her. In the name of helping, he led her to a room and began to open the button on her shirt.She was not in her right mind, but she understood that something was happening with her. She became traumat