Jax is so hung up on Amelia and she feels the same way about him. Would their feelings for one another ever come to light? And what the hell was the rogue doing there? Read on to find out...
Amelia slowly turned around to face the front door of the library and watched him stalk inside, straight toward her. His smell got stronger the closer he got. It reminded her of the day that he was a wolf and stalked her in the forest. Only this time was worse for she knew what he was. A monster. How had he known where to find her? It must have been her Jasmine scent, damn wolves with their heightened scent. He was in human form, but the stench of him would never leave her mind. Nothing about that day would. He walked toward her with a sly grin on his face. “Well well well, here we meet again.” Amelia wanted to smack the smirk off of his face, but there were people around so she needed to control her emotions. It wasn’t the time or place for that now, but Amelia wished that she’d one day be able to scare him as he scared her. “What do you want?” whispered Amelia as she looked around to make sure that no one else had noticed him enter. Even though she smelt him, no one else would ha
Jax made his way to Blake’s cabin. He was pissed that Amelia’s life was in danger. He knocked rapidly on Blake's door and Blake said for him to come in. By the look on Jax’s face, Blake could see that something was amiss. “What happened?” were his first words because he hadn’t seen Jax as worked up as he was before. “Come sit down and take a breath,” said Blake because he could see that Jax was about to explode. “He had the audacity to visit her at work and called her ‘his little pup’!” Jax was red in the face. It took all that he had within him not to take Blake’s desk and break it in half. Jax sat down and took hold of the arms of the chair as he tried to ground himself, and he heard the splintering of wood. “Sorry, I’ll replace your chair,” said Jax. He just couldn’t control his rage. It had for once gotten the better of him. Blake had never seen Jax like that before. He’d never reacted that way over the security of any pack member, not even one of the head Betas. “We simply
“Thank you for standing up for me,” said Amelia as she looked at Jax with a look of guilt. “I really feel bad that so much fuss is being made over this. I’m sure that he’d have left me alone at some point. That or killed me.” She stood fiddling with her hands, nerves getting the better of her. Jax’s heart stopped when he thought of the second statement that Amelia had made. ‘If he killed me’. It would have been his worst nightmare come true. He couldn’t afford to lose her now. Not after he’d just found her. Not after she’d already stolen his heart. The members of the compound dispersed and went back to their business. All of the excitement was over. Amelia still stood glued to one spot. She didn’t know if she could move. It was as if she’d become a statue standing near the exit of the compound. She was prepared to stand there all night until the Hunters returned with news of the rogue's capture or death. “Why don’t you go home and get some rest?” asked Jax with a look of concern o
The Hunters returned with a look of satisfaction on their faces. The first to meet them at the gate was Jax. He had been sitting on tenterhooks for their return. “And? What happened?” asked Jax, praying that they’d found him. “He tried to get smart and enlist the help of six additional rogues, but we took them out. He of course ran away with his tail between his legs,” laughed Sly, as he patted his men on the back. “Did you find him?” asked Jax, knowing how fast a rogue can get away if he needed to. “He tried to run, but you know us…he didn’t stand a chance.” Sly saw the relief on Jax’s face and it made him feel even prouder of his men. He was happy that he could do at least that for Jax. Jax had been so good to him and his men. “I took him down, boss. I obviously first played with him like a rag doll, but I eventually put him out of his misery. There is no way that he’ll be bothering Amelia anymore. I can promise you that!” “Thank you, boys,” said Jax as he shook each and every
“Your mating ceremony, silly” laughed Amelia and thought it strange that Jax wouldn’t be thinking about it. It was after all such a huge part of being a wolf. Finding you forever mate is fate. “There is no mating ceremony happening,” answered Jax with a lift of his eyebrow, “who’s supposed to be mated?” “You and Stephanie,” said Amelia as she fiddled again with her jagged fingernail. How she wished that it was all a big mistake. She had such deep feelings for him but didn’t want to come between him and Stephanie. Jax nearly fell over he laughed so hard. “Are you kidding me? You can’t be serious!” doubled over with pain in his stomach from laughing so hard that Jax could barely contain himself. “What’s so funny?” Asked Amelia a look of confusion on her face. “She hinted at the festival on my first evening here that you two were an item. I was just wondering when you were going to make it official.” “There is no ‘me and Stephanie’,” replied Jax with a serious look on his face. Was t
Jax had been walking Amelia to work and back every day for a solid week. It was his favorite part of his day. When they could be alone together without anyone else knowing about them. They were slowly walking home when Jax asked if Amelia would like to sit and rest for a while. He knew a perfect spot in the forest where they wouldn’t be bothered or seen. Amelia agreed and they walked there, hand in hand, of course. “Here it is,” said Jax as if presenting a gift to Amelia, “isn’t it just perfect?” Amelia looked at the clearing in the forest. It was perfect. There was even a tiny waterfall. “I love it! What more could we ask for?” said Amelia as Jax helped her sit down on a soft bed of lush green grass. Jax sat down next to Amelia. He loved to be alone with her but was sad that they were no longer holding hands. “Don’t you just love this spot?” Asked Jax as he lay down on his back next to Amelia. “I come here alone every now and then just to lie here and watch the clouds go by. A
Jax walked Amelia back to her cabin. It was getting late and she hadn’t eaten much all day, he’d heard her stomach grumble more than once. “I’m sure your mother has a feast waiting for you,” said Jax, not wanting to let go of her hand. Being so close to her felt like life had only just begun. They’d just come out to the rest of the pack and he wanted to stay as near to her as possible, but he had work to do and couldn’t afford to act like a love-sick pup. Jax had just left Amelia at her cabin door, with a kiss on the cheek, when she heard a rustling to her left… somewhere in a bush nearby. She went to go and investigate and there was none other than Stephanie. Just waiting for her. Seething. “So you went ahead and stole my man!” said Stephanie through gritted teeth, “you must have known that he was already spoken for. You can ask anyone and they’d tell you that he is mine.” “That’s not what Jax said to me,” answered Amelia, for once not letting Stephanie get under her skin.
“What you are asking of me is very dangerous, Amelia,” said Lucia as she shook her head no, “I could too be banished should our Alpha find out about your plot. May I ask why you don’t want to become a wolf? You owe me at least that much.” Amelia looked down at her hands in her lap and shook her head so as to say ‘no’. “It is one of the most freeing senses that you could ever experience. Running through the forest without a care in the world. Speed and agility. Better sight and smell. All of these wonderful things that you’ll be missing out on.” Lucia was trying to think of all the amazing things she’d experienced while being a wolf. Anything that would make Amelia change her mind. There were so many that she couldn’t stop listing them, but Amelia’s mind wouldn’t be changed. She was adamant that she wouldn’t turn for any reason. So Lucia gave up trying to convince her daughter. “What are you going to do when they eventually notice that you’ve never transformed?” asked Lucia, “what
The first three days of their holiday flew by and it saddened them both. They had, however, done so many excursions and experienced most of what the island had to offer. They’d gone for walks on the beach, shared spa treatments, and bought cocktails on the veranda of the hotel, overlooking the bright blue ocean, a view that they would never get used to as it was like something out of a travel brochure.They’d left their scuba diving until the last day. They wanted it to be the last thing that they remember doing together on their holiday. Something that was high up on Amelia’s bucket list.They boarded their boat and took sail on the beautiful blue ocean. It was so clear that they could see to the bottom sandy bed, where the coral and fish were even more beautiful than they had expected.Amelia sat in the crook of Blake’s arm on the boat, holding his other hand in her lap. She loved being so close to him, smelling his sandalwood scent made her feel safe and calm.The boat stopped at t
Blake searched for Sly in the crowd and found him speaking animatedly with his hunters, excitement on everyone’s face.“Congrats again,” said Blake as he stopped by Sly’s side and shook his hand, “you really deserve the promotion to Second. The way you lead your men is exemplary and I’m really proud of all of the work that you’ve done. Thank you for always giving it your all, it doesn’t go unnoticed. You are one of my strongest fighters and I wouldn’t want anyone else by my side.”“Thank you, my Alpha,” responded Sly, happy that his Alpha had noticed his work ethic and love for his pack.“I will be going on a business trip and I’ll need you to watch over the pack, please. I leave tomorrow morning and I’ll be gone for four days.” Blake was certain that Sly was up for the job, even though he had just been selected as Second.“Of course, my Alpha, I will watch over the pack with great care. I have already selected a 2IC in the hunter’s team, so that is all sorted out for the morning and
Blake was sitting in his office chair looking out of his window, watching the people and cars go by when an idea popped into his head.He needed to take Amelia away somewhere. Somewhere special, but it needed to be a surprise. She was so good at sniffing out surprises that he had to be extra sneaky about it. He would have to disguise it as a business trip stating that he needed her there to take minutes as he would be having many meetings. He only hoped that she would fall for it. All that he wanted was to spend some alone time with her. Without the entire pack watching their every move.Blake called their travel agent. “Hi, Celeste,” he greeted as she answered the phone. “I would like your assistance in booking a trip, please. I need two tickets for The Maldives. It will be for both Amelia Brighton and myself. We will be leaving tomorrow morning if possible please.”Celeste looked online and made the booking for Blake, business class of course. “All set Mr Saint Claire. You leave at
Lucia and her team were finished decorating the hall and, feeling satisfied with the results, she walked to the entrance hall and called Blake in to come and inspect their work.He was blown away by the final product. He had seen it earlier but had not imagined that it would turn out this marvelous. His eyes roved the hall taking in every little detail, every little bit of care that Lucia had put into her work.“Thank you to you and your team, Lucia. You have really ensured that this celebration will be a worthy one and for that, I am extremely grateful.” Blake was one who easily gave out compliments when they were earned. And as far as he was concerned, Lucia had earned hers. She had worked magic with barely enough time and Blake knew that no one else would have been able to achieve what she had.The hall looked like a forest clearing. Lucia had brought in trees, rocks, etc. Everything needed to reenact the scenery needed. She’d done such an amazing job that Blake felt as if he was i
Lucia and her team were feverishly busy with putting together the final arrangements for the special event of naming the new Second.Blake had kept hush-hush about who his selected Beta was. Only the Elders knew, not even Amelia. And he thought it best to keep it that way. He didn’t want it to get out and for everyone to know before the actual reveal.Blake walked around the compound. He had been checking on the training of the Omegas, Deltas, and Betas. Something he loved to do because he wanted to be prepared when he needed to select new Deltas or Betas. He needed to know who was fairing well and who was not. He also liked to be ‘seen’ by his pack. Not just locked up in his cabin, dealing with pack business.Jax used to be one of the trainers and it saddened Blake when he walked around the compound and didn’t see his face. Jax had become such a strong pillar of the pack that things just didn’t seem the same without him and Blake doubted that it ever would.Blake popped into the hall
Amelia walked silently back to the compound with Blake, still shocked over what had just happened.Had she really been kidnapped and then saved? All in the span of a few hours.How did it all happen so fast?Shock kicked in and Amelia began to shake. Blake took hold of her hand and tried his best to calm her down by rubbing his thumb along the back of her hand, but he could feel that he was having little effect as she shook all the way back to the compound.Blake thanked his men for their hard work. Sent some to the Salutaries to be checked out and the others to their cabins to rest.Blake, however, took Amelia straight back to his cabin to try to calm her down.Blake sat her down in the chair and, holding her hands, knelt in front of her.“I thought I’d lost you,” said Blake with a sadness in his eyes that she’d never seen before.“I thought I was going to die. Stephanie has threatened my life so many times that I thought today might just be the day that she got her wish. I shudder t
The car picked Blake and Amelia up and they headed off to the office.Blake looked so handsome in his black suit, black hair, and black eyes. Amelia couldn’t help but want to be in his arms that very moment. She wore a pencil-length black skirt and a lime-green shirt which once again showed off her beautiful eyes.“You look like a knock-out,” commented Blake as she entered the car, “I’m not sure that I want the other men at the office seeing you like this.” He joked and Amelia couldn’t help but giggle. She loved his sense of humor.“I’m not sure that I want the other Secretaries to see you looking so sexy in your tailored suit,” winked Amelia, and Blake’s smile almost reached his ears. They made such an attractive couple that it was sickening.Amelia settled in at her desk and began typing up some contracts when her landline rang. It was the receptionist from downstairs.“Hello, Amelia speaking,” answered Amelia, thinking that it was reception letting her know that a guest had arrived
“Hello, Connor,” greeted Stephanie as she ever so slowly entered his cabin, rubbing herself against him on purpose as she passed him by. She smelt his pheromones heighten and knew that she would have her way that evening. He didn’t stand a chance against her and her deviousness.“You look dead sexy,” said Connor as he eyed her from head to toe and then back up again.“Thank you, I know,” answered Stephanie in the most sultry voice she could muster.“Join me at the table,” said Connor as he made a sweeping movement with his hand and she walked over to the table.Connor joined her after closing the cabin door and trying to pull himself together. He pulled out her chair for her and while standing behind her could see that her dress was backless and along with the smell of her Lavender scent it drove him wild.He gently stroked his fingers over her back as he made his way around to his side of the table. He in turn had given her gooseflesh and it was evident by her peaking breasts. Conno
They drove back to the compound in silence.Amelia sat with her hands next to her legs, holding the seat, not knowing what else to do with her hands. Blake did the same.They were both dumbstruck by what had just happened.Blake’s hand slid over Amelia’s and she didn’t make to pull hers away. They drove home like that, looking at one another every now and then, but not a word spoken.Amelia asked, Just before they reached the compound, “was there even a client?”“No,” answered Blake honestly as he looked at Amelia in a new light. In a way as if to claim her for his own.“Then why did you say there was one?” asked Amelia as she bit her bottom lip.Seeing her do that turned Blake on and he could barely contain himself from kissing her again. “I just wanted an excuse to be alone with you. That’s all. And please don’t bite your lip like that…it does things to me…”His honesty hit home with Amelia and she smiled. “You could have just asked and I would have said yes to spending alone time w