LEILA MILLER He move closer to me his presence shadowing over mine as he closed the distance between us. Before I could react and prepare myself for what he will throw my way, he took a hold of my arm in a bruising grip, and the shoved me hard against the wall nearest to us.A gasp escaped my lips as pain registered from where he gripped, and from the impact of my back being pressed against the wall. Panic flared within me, especially when I saw his eyes glow and it grew even more when I gent his other hand move to my dress, tugging the fabric roughly with care to my feelings it appears."What the hell are you doing, Matt?!" I claimed, the surge of panic within me growing as I struggled against him but he was stronger than I am, especially since my body is now greatly weakened.I could see the anger flaring in his eyes, it was clear as day." You really think you can say whatever it is you want to me and gt things done your way?" he hissed, his hand still fumbling with my dress, his m
LEILA MILLERPerhaps, I should thank Matt’s uncle’s sudden arrival because Matt’s grip loosened as the words register, and then, he stepped back, his eyes narrowing as if trying to maintain his composure but barely getting a grasp of it, I could tell from the way his shoulders were still stiff and his expression hard as steel.“Get dressed properly,” He said, his voice and tone as cold as it could ever be, devoid of any form of warmth. “We should not leave my Uncle waiting for long.” Of course, Matt would never want to upset his Uncle so of course he would need me to act in place and not out of it.I could only nod though, grateful for any form of distraction that would take Matt’s attention off me, even if it happens to be in the form of his Uncle. My fingers trembled as I rushed to pull back my dress, fixing it so it covers my body while smoothing it down. Matt had never been tis violent before. He was not exactly the calmest when pissed, but I have never seen him lose his calm like
LEILA MILLER I froze, my breath caught in my throat as the words registered, vibrating through my entire being. Mate? No, that can not be. So this is what my wolf has been trying to tell me since last night but I blocked her out. She was trying to tell me that the stranger I am with is my mate. I have been with Matt for years, there was attraction and love on my part certainly, but there was never something like this. This felt different. The lull the magnetic force drawing me to Sebastian, it as undeniable. My wolf has never said something while sounding so sure, so certain like this time around, and as much as I wanted to deny it, I too could feel it. My mate is none other than Matt's Uncle, Alpha Sebastian Salvatore Dr Luca. Fuck, fuck, and Fuck. Sebastian's cool gaze met mine, his expression impossible to read and for a split second I wondered if he knew, if he could feel the same thing I am feeling and if he knew we were mates. But there was no flicker of recognition in his e
LEILA MILLEROne minute i was standing outside trying to make sense of every thing that has happened, and the next Matt appeared out of nowhere, took a bruising grip of my wrist and dragged me to the nearest empty room in sight, practically shoving me into it. The room was darker than i had expected, something i have never done well with and as such, i could feel the nerves growing almost immediately.The moment he slammed the door behind him, cutting any source of light that could penetrate, it felt as though all the light in the room was drained out of the space, leaving it with a suffocating feeling. My heart hammered behind my ribcage, a loud thud that i feared even he could hear. I did not need to see his face to be able to tell he was fucking angry--i could feel the fury rolling off him in waves. His footsteps were slow and measured as he trudged in my direction, closing the distance between us. The nager from him filled the space of the room, like a predator ready to talk his
LEILA MILLERAlpha Sebastian's voice was one we bith recignized almost immediately, despite being in the haze of the moment that clung onto us. For a moment, we stilled, with neither of us making a move while the tension in the room, the thick one, enveloped us like a shroud, as if the entire world held its breath to see what would happen and how it would all unfold.Then, Matt ever so hesitantly pulled away from me, and the moment his hold around me slackened i was quick to pull myself away from him, putting as much distance between us as possible as i wrapped my arms around myself, a sort of protective instinct. Matt noticed it, and i did not miss the slight glare he sent my way before he huffed out a loud breath. Carefully concealing his beastly side, he intertwined his fingers and yawed his gaze in the direction of his Uncle. "Uncle Sebastian," He breathed out, his voice calm in contrast to how he was a few minutes ago. "What are you doing here? This is does not concern you. I am
LEILA MILLER I could feel my heart hammering behind my rib cage, my head pounding as Alpha Sebastian’s words lingered in my head. I could not believe it even, it sounded so foreign to my ears that I found myself wondering for a moment if they were playing tricks on me. If this is truly happening…if Alpha Sebastian truly uttered the words of rejection. However, the instant pain that registered as those words escaped his lips was evident enough. It started small, like a flame of fire that started burning and within seconds, it had grown into a ball of pain so big, I felt suffocated. It spread through my entire body, paralyzing me as much as it was suffocating, and I could only find myself struggling to find my breath as I tried to get a hold of it. “I…I…” I parted my lips to speak, but no words were coming out. Tears welled up in my eyes, stemming from both the pain caused by the rejection and my broken heart as well. I felt my knees become weak, threatening to give out on me bu
SEBASTIAN SALVATORE DE LUCAThe room was dimly lit as i twirled a cup of bourbon in my hand, the liquid in the glas scup glistening under the light it relefcts as my eyes followed its every move, and yet, instead of focusing on the alcohol or its buzz in my system, all i could think of was her.Of my so called mate, or the mate i rejected anyways.Of Leila Miller. Matt's now ex girlfriend and my ex mate as well.I found myslef flicking my eyes eyes shut as memories of her flooded in my head, like a broken casette it played in my mind, replaying the scene that transpired between us starting from that night at the club, that night i had her in my arms and nearly lost control, and would have comitted something i would be terribly regretting now.I am not one to lose control, i never have. And yet, that night, i did, almost entirely.I have always prided myself as a man of honor and patience, never swayed by women, at least not enough to mess with my senses. Indulge in pleasure, sure, but
SEBASTIAN SALVATORE DE LUCA.She went to the rest room, and i waited outside for her to finish before stepping out. While i stood there, there were a couple of people that stumbled over, both men and women, attempting to go in the direction however, the moment they see me, they all came to their senses and a glare was enough to have them scrambling away, no longer going in the direction.Despite it not being my pack, i doubt there is any one that does not know me. I have businesses here, and i tend to come every once in a while so all the people know who i am, and knew not to mess with me. If you ask me why i chased them from going in while she is there, i cannot say as well. I just felt the need to do it, and so i did.She came out soon enough, and one glance at her, i knew she was hammered. It made sense because drank quite a lot, and by the looks of it, she does not have a high tolerance level for alcohol. Standing in front of her, i even intentionally made her bump into me, and sh
LEILA MILLER.His words brought me out of the trance I was lost in for a moment, and then I blinked, my lips parted as I released a shaky breath. My eyes then narrowed at him, though I did not exactly push him away. "You did not answer my questions," I pointed out.He hummed, as if he was aware of it. And then, one of his hands went to my waist, slipping under the shirt so his bare hands touched my bare skin, and I found myself swallowing down a lump, suddenly beginning to feel hot all over again--and judging from the look on his face, he is very much aware of it. "How was your night?" He asked in that same husky tone. "How are you feeling now?"I sighed, but decided to answer after all. "I am fine," I said, trying to keep my expression blank. "But you need to leave," I said, "I have to go to work, and you do as well." I saw the time on the clock earlier, it already is past eight in the morning--making us both late for work.But here we are, acting as if we do not have work to head to
LEILA MILLER.I let out a sigh as I opened my eyes, only to be greeted by the faint glow of light peeking through the drapes. As I drew the pillow in my arms closer to me, I closed my eyes once again and let out another sigh of relief and satisfaction. However, I stopped when I smelled something.Taking another smell of the scent emanating from the pillow, my eyes sprung wide, and sure enough, it was Sebastian's... I was reminded of everything that had happened the previous evening, as though the aroma had opened the gates to memories that came flooding in almost instantly. From his picking me up from work to the fundraiser dinner, to dress shopping at Lerouxe, and even sleeping together.I clenched my eyes shut immediately, silently screaming in my head as I realized I had slept with Sebastian after all. Blood rushed to my cheeks as I buried myself under the pile of duvet before I realized there was no point in regretting really. What is done is done, and though I still feel like sma
SEBASTIAN SALVATORE DE LUCA.I caved into my desires after all. I was not sure what was the final breaking point for me exactly. Was it from being ignored by her throughout the night since the mention of Anastasia? Or was it when I saw her being hit on by that drunk man? I am not sure exactly, it could be it all to be honest.But as we sat in that car, on the way back to her house, I held onto the very last thread of patience I have before I would do something i definitely would not regret. Her scent was too strong, it was messing with my senses. I could not stare at her, I dared not to because by doing so I would be losing that bit of composure I have always prided myself in having.I could feel her gaze on me occaionally, but i forced myself to keep my gaze out there, exhaling a few calming breaths to myself. As much as it was torture itself, I still wished the ride was longer because way too sooner than I would have liked, the car pulled up in front of her apartment, and she stepp
LEILA MILLER.Not in the least bit able to think clearly. Sebastian devoured my lips so quickly that I had little time to respond, and I was forced to yield to his touches.The only thing that came to me in the hazy mess that was Sebastian was his kisses, his touch, and the way he made me feel hot and fuzzy inside. When I tried to kiss him back, I was unable to equal the passion of his kisses, but I was able to free my hands from his and wrap them around his neck.I knew that I should keep my distance, pull away, and keep him at arm's length, but none of those things mattered to me in this situation. I am not sure whether I was caving in because I am too caught up in lust, or whether my heart was starting to sway to him but I knew one thing for sure: I am craving his touch, intensely so.So, I melted in his arms, throwing away all those thoughts that were making me second guess the situation, and simply caved into the passionate kiss. Sebastian's lips finally left mine, allowing me t
LEILA MILLER With one hand holding onto the stranger’s hand, Sebastian pulled me behind him with his other hand, so his body was shielding me from the man. He towered over the man, his hand twisting his arm in a position that is certain to be anything but comfortable, judging from the look of pain that took over the man’s features. He was quick to start pleading, “Look, bro, I am sorry, I did not know she is with you. Please. Let go.” Sebastian twisted his arm further, and even I started to feel bad for the man because I cannot imagine my hand being twisted in such direction. I could not see Sebastian’s face, but when he parted his lips to speak, I could detect the fury in it. His voice had dropped octaves lower so only the three of us could hear, and there was a low growl in his voice that I knew his wolf is about to show. “Or what?” Sebastian repeated his earlier words to me, as he stepped closer to him, the man’s body shaking. And then I heard it. The sickening sound of b
LEILA MILLER After Sebastian won that bid, the bidding continued with other displayed items but none caught my attention again. If anything, my mood has dampened significantly, an unwanted thought crossing that mind that what if, Sebastian got the set for that Anastasia of his. I intended to keep her issue out of my mind, I truly do. However, it just kept coming back, and in the process, ruining my mood. At one point, I decided I needed a break from the environment there, and so, pushed my seat back in an attempt to get up. Sebastian’s voice came finally, stopping me. “Where are you going?” He grumbled, his voice low, though still not sparing me a glance. I wanted to ignore him, but something in me did not allow me to. So, I found myself responding. “The restroom.” I said simply. He did not respond, or even acknowledge me, making my frown deepen. Sighing, I threw him a slightly pointed look, before I got out of seat and then walked out of the hall, asking one of the waiters
LEILA MILLER.Anastasia. The name of the lady that has apparently been by Sebastian’s side for the longest time. I felt the way his body stiffened beside mine when the name was mentioned, and the visible change of the air around us.Through the corner of my eyes, I watched his expression hardened, and my own lips curled downwards into a frown as the tension began to set in. Opposite me, the expression on Mrs. Robert’s face showed that was exactly what she wanted, it was the reaction she wanted to get from him.Sebastian’s response however threw her off balance, and before she could find her footing or her husband offer to aid her, Sebastian pulled me away from them, leading us towards the designated table for us as the event was about to officially start.It was not intentional. It really was not. But the mention of the lady served as a wake up call to me. That the short moment we shared earlier at Lerouxe is nothing more than just an illusion, and I am yet again reminded of the actua
SEBASTIAN SALVATORE.Leila looks absolutely beautiful, etheral even. That much I have to confess.Now thinking back, I do not think there was ever a time where i did not find her to be beautiful. The first time I saw her at the club, the time i saw her with Matt at the pack house, and the time I saw her with Dylan a few days ago after six months. She looked beautiful every single time, I just could not bring myself to accept that someone I held such a grudge against and had a bad impression of could look that beautiful in my eyes.I could also not accept that this beautiful woman, was my mate and I let her go.My wolf craves to be close to her again, despite my rational side struggling to accept it all. I admit, I am interested in knowing her now too, especially since knowing what happened between her and Matt truly but it does not change the fact that she is still a stranger to me, and all I feel towards her in this moment is an irrisistable attraction that stems from my Wolf's own f
LEILA MILLER.As Sebastian stepped in front of me, I swallowed a lump because I could smell his euphoric cologne, which only he found odd. Despite my heart pounding behind my ribs, I forced myself to ignore it and maintained eye contact with him."So?" I am surprised by how calm and strong my voice came out as I held his gaze. "Do I look representable enough now?" I arched a brow.The corner of his lips tilted upwards slightly, an action so faint I almost did not notice it. Then, in a swift move i did not expect in the slightest, he reached out, took a hold of my arm and then turned me around so my back was facing him.The sudden motion had my heart thumping beneath my ribs caused me to let out a small yelp. Now that I am facing the mirror that used to be behind me, I can see that my cheeks are flushed, and he stands tall behind me, a commanding presence that somehow, in such close contact, gave me a sense of security. His hand slid out to grab my hair and move it to one side, resting