Fay slowly opened her eyes, the soft light of early morning creeping in through the blinds. She stretched, her muscles sore but somehow satisfied after the intense training from the nightbefore. The events of the previous evening flooded back into her mind_ how Dominic had gently carried her to her room how he are tucked her into bed and the softnessin his eyes when she had thanked him.Her heart had literally fluttered as the memories flooded in.She shook her head, trying to push away the lingering thoughts of Dominic. Now wasn't the time for them. She needed to focus. The day ahead promised more training, and she wasn'tgoing to let herself be distracted.After a moment of quiet reflection, Fay slowlygot out of bed. Her body protested a little, but itwasn't anything she couldn't handle. She walked over to her window and pulled the curtains open, letting the daylight fill the room.She took a deep breath ,she was going to brace up this time,she was going to be ready for the day.
The training room was filled with the sound of movementfeet shuffling across the floor, thethud of bodies hitting the mats, and the focused breaths of a group of students gathered in acircle. Fay stood at the center of the room, her body taut with anticipation. The boy she wasfighting...Aaron, a seasoned student stood opposite her, a confident smirk playing on hislips.The rest of the group watched in silence, their eyes glued to the two of them. Fay could feel the pressure of the gaze, the weight of everyone's expectations. But none of it mattered. She had to focus.Dominic stood at the back of the room, his arms crossed, his eyes fixed on Fay. His face was unreadable, but his eyes were intense, tracking every movement she made. He knew the boy Aaron was skilled, that much wascertain. And this training session would be the test. He had to see how far she had come.Fay wiped the sweat from her brow, taking a deep breath as she squared up against Aaron.He had a confident stance,
The training room was filled with the last echoes of footsteps as the students slowlytrickled out, their whispers carrying through the air. Some were laughing softly to themselves, casting occasional glances at Fay, while othersseemed eager to leave, their frustration palpable. A few of the guys patted Aaron on the back, clearly impressed by his smooth victory.They joked and laughed, joking about how easy it had been, like it was all a joke. Some of theothers, however, muttered under their breath about how it had been a waste of time to evenwatch the fight. Their voices were laced with irritation as they exited the room, shaking their heads, and rolling their eyes.Fay remained seated on the cold mat, her legs stretched out in front of her, staring blankly atthe floor. The bruise on her cheek was starting to form, the pain in her ribs from Aaron's last hit still a dull throb in her side. She was exhausted physically, mentally, emotionally.The soreness in her limbs seemed to ec
Fay stood frozen in the doorway, her mouth slightly open, her heart racing as she took inthe sight before her. Dominic was standing there, his chest bare, his muscular frame utterly jaw dropping.His trousers were unbuttoned, the belt hanging loosely at his waist. But that wasn't whatstopped her in her tracks.As her eyes roamed over him, her gaze lingered on something unexpected, something she had never seen —an inky blue tattoo that covered his chest, swirling like a intriguing map, tracing down his arms and disappearing into his trousers. The design was unlike anything she had ever seen before. It wasn't just a random pattern or a series of symbols; it was ancient, beautiful, and mysterious, marking his skin in a way that made her pulse quicken.She now knew why he was always in a long sleeved shirt but why hadn't she noticed .She didn't realize how long she had been staring until she caught a glimpse of his face.Dominic, too, seemed surprised by her presence. His expression sh
Dominic broke the kiss a little and looked into fays eyes,He could hear the rapid beating of his heart, the familiar tension tightening in his chest. It wasn't just the intensity of the moment but the raw emotion that swelled inside him when he looked at her.Fay, standing only inches away, seemed frozen in place. Her eyes locked with his, searchinghis face for answers.In that instant, there was only the undeniatble pull between them. Dominic held his breath and before he could think, his hand reached up to gently cup her face. His thumb brushed againsther soft skin, sending a shiver through both of them. She didn't pull away. Instead, she seemed to lean into his touch, her eyes closing briefly, a tiny sigh escaping her lips. It was a moment that felt both tender and fierce, like a storm waiting to break.He leaned in slowly, giving her every opportunity to step back if she wished. But she didn't move. She stayed, her heart hammering in her chest, her body betraying her thoughts,
The next morning, the silence between Dominic and Fay was almost unbearable. They hadn'texchanged a word since the kiss, and the Space between them seemed to stretch. as though the air itself was holding its breath.Dominic kept to himself, burying himself in work, hoping that the distractions of the day would drown out the noise of his thoughts.Fay,too, stayed distant, her mind clouded with the aftermath of the night before. The kiss had been everything and nothing all at once. The passion, the connection, the confusion,itlingered in her chest, a constant ache that she couldn't shake.Fay had always prided herself on being in control of her emotions, but now, everything felt out of reach. She couldn't deny the electric pull that had drawn her to him, but the uncertainty of Dominic's feelings left her questioningeverything. She had wanted him to kiss her. but now, she wasn't sure if she wanted more or ifthe moment had simply caught her off guard.The hours passed slowly. Every ti
The training room was alive with the sound of sparring thuds of feet against the mat, gruntsof exertion, and the occasional whistle of a blow landing. Students moved in pairs, practicing different forms of combat, perfecting their techniques under the watchful eye of the instructors. Dominic, usually a figure of authority who preferred to observe from adistance, stood at the edge of the room, his arms crossed as he watched the students with a critical eye.Among them was Fay, her focus determined but her movements slower than usual. She wassparring with one of the more experienced men in the class, but she seemed to struggle withthe pace. Her punches lacked the sharpness they usually had, and her stance was slightly off. She was working hard, but there was an edge of exhaustion in her body language.Dominic couldn't help but smile at the sight. It wasn't mocking, nor was it amusement at herstruggle. It was something warmer, an almost affectionate smile that tugged at his chest.W
The room was quiet now, the last of the students having filed out, leaving Dominic and Fay alone. The silence between them felt different now, charged with something neither of them could quite name. Dominic could feel the weight of the air as he stood a few steps away from her, unsure of how to continue the conversation. It had been a strange, intimate moment between them earlier, and he knew he needed to break the tension...he needed to say something."So," he began, trying to sound casual, as though the connection they had just shared hadn't affected him the way it had, "your stance was better today. You're improving."Fay, still slightly flushed from the previous training session, nodded, though her mind was far from the words he was saying. She could still feel the warmth of his hand on her waist, the gentle guidance, the closeness that had made her heart race. She cleared her throat,trying to focus on his words. "Thanks. I'm working on it."Dominic took a step toward her, his
The air in the training room was heavy with concentration. The students, a mix of aspiring fighters and seasoned athletes, sat in a circle, their eyes fixed on Dominic, who stood in the corner watching them. His arms were folded, his expression, unreadable. His focus,however, was not just on the group, but on one person in particular.Fay felt the weight of his gaze, even if it was brief. She could feel his presence without seeing him directly. Her chest tightened.What's wrong with him? Why is he behaving like this? Questions raced through her mind as she tried to focus on the exercise at hand. She had done her best to push thoughts of Dominic's coldness out of her mind, but it was difficult."Fay, Lena," Dominic shouted, his voice cutting through the room. "Get up."Thy both got up simultaneously,they exchanged silent glances and nods at each other but they walked to the center of the circle. The others watched curiously as the two prepared for their training session.Fay could fe
Domenic's car engine roared incessantly as they drove along the winding roads, the evening air cool and heralding night. The silence between them was thick and uncomfortable, the only sound coming from the occasional horn or tires scraping the asphalt. Domenic clutched the wheel tightly, his face frozen in a stern expression. Fay, sitting in the passenger seat, glanced at him from time to time, the agitation rising in her chest. She expected the usual pleasantries, a few kind comments after the exercise, but he was distant, almost too distant. Fay shifted in her seat, trying to break the silence."Dominic?" Her voice was confused.He didn't answer. His eyes were fixed on the road ahead of them, as if all his attention was on the path they were taking.Fay frowned, feeling a pain in her heart she couldn't explain. "I didn't think you'd be so calm after training," she said softly, hoping for a reaction. Nothing. Her mind raced as she tried to
The soft light of morning filtered through the curtains, casting long shadows across the room. Alpha Roderick awoke slowly, his head pounding with a dull ache, and for a moment, he wasn't sure where he was. His senses were still clouded, the remnants of deep sleep clinging to his mind. He groaned softly, trying to push through the haze, but by by the pain in his temple was unrelenting."What sort of pain is this?" he muttered to himself, rubbing his forehead with a groan. He couldn't recall every detail, but he knew that something had shifted. He had been with Gwen, and the connection between them had felt stronger than ever. But there was something... different. His thoughts were muddled, as if a fog had settled over his mind.The weight of the night before still hung heavy in the air, but he couldn't quite place why it felt So... significant. A strange sensation lingered in his chest, a tugging pull towards Gwen that seemed deeper than anything he had felt before. Was it just their
The room was bathed in the soft, silvery light of the moon, casting a gentle glow across the space. The night air outside was still, almost as if the world itself was holding its breath for what was about to unfold. Gwen stood near the door, her heart pounding in her chest. The time had finally come the seven crescent days of waiting had led to this moment. She and Alpha Roderick had grown closer over time, their bond slowly becoming undeniable, but tonight,that bond would be solidified.She wore a delicate nightdress, made from soft, flowing satin. The fabric clung to her body in a way that felt almost ethereal, shimmering faintly with each movement. The nightdress was simple, yet it accentuated her form, its lavender hue complementing her skin in the softest way. As she stepped further into the room,Alpha Roderick's gaze met hers, and in that instant, Gwen could feel the weight of his attention.He was sitting at the edge of the bed, his broad shoulders relaxed but powerful, a ca
Dominic walked down the hallway, his footsteps echoing softly against the walls. The day had been long, the training intense, but his mind kept drifting back to the session with Fay. He had seen her progress—her moves were becoming sharper, more precise. As he strode through the hallway , a figure stepped out from the shadows, causing him to stop abruptly."Kara?" he asked, surprised to see her there. He hadn't heard her approach, and the way she stood, arms crossed, watching him with an unreadable expression, made him uneasy.She stepped closer, her eyes fixed on him with an intensity he hadn't noticed before. There was something different about her tonight. The warmth that had once been in her gaze now seemed absent, replaced by something sharper. "We need to talk," Kara said, her voice calm, but there was an edge to it, a hint of something that made Dominic pause."Talk?" he repeated, his mind trying to catch up.The last thing he needed was another emotional conversation, but he
Fay's body moved with an increasing fluidity, her fists and feet flowing in a rhythm that was no longer foreign to her. The man training her was a seasoned fighter, his movements sharp and calculated as he pushed her harder, testing her limits.Dominic stood at the edge of the training area, his arms crossed, watching intently. He had seen Fay stumble through the basics when she first arrived, but now, the girl was beginning to understand the art of combat. She was starting to respond faster, her defenses tighter, and her counters more effective. He couldn't help but smile to himself, a feeling of pride swelling in his chest.The man she was sparring with aimed a punch at her midsection, his fist cutting through the air with precision. Fay sidestepped quickly, but the punch landed with a sickening thud, knocking the air from her lungs. She staggered back, her face scrunching in pain as she fought to regain her balance.Dominic's smile disappeared instantly. His heartthudded in his ch
The night air was crisp and cool, wrapping around them like a blanket as Dominic walked Fay to her room. The moon, low and full in the sky, bathed the grounds in a soft silver glow, casting long shadows beneath the trees outside the mansion.They walked slowly down the quiet corridors,their steps seeming to echo in the stillness and Fay held her breath.They reached the door to her room, and Dominic held the door open for her,his gaze lingering on her.There was something in the way he looked ather...gentle, yet filled with an unspoken words. It was a look that seemed to say everything without needing words. He shifted slightly, running a hand through his hair, a nervous tension in the way he stood."Thank you," he said quietly, his voice low andsincere. "For tonight. For... everything."Fay's heart fluttered at his words. It wasn't just the gesture, the way he spoke them with such sincerity, but the warmth that seemed to emanate from him. She smiled softly, shaking her head."No, Do
"We should head home now" Dominic said .The cool night air wrapped around them as Dominic slowly lowered Fay onto the soft earth beneath the towering trees. There was something magical about the moment just the two of them, hidden in the embrace of nature, far from the world's prying eyes. The tension between them crackled in the air, thick with anticipation, a sense that the moment they were about to share had been building for so long.Fay's heart was racing, every nerve in her body alive with desire as she looked up at him. The way Dominic's eyes darkened with hunger made her pulse quicken. She reached out instinctively, her fingers brushing against his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath his shirt. His body was warm, firm, and every inch of him seemed to beckon her closer.Without a word, Dominic moved toward her, his lips capturing hers in a kiss that was slow at first, exploratory his touch is soft but undeniable.The kiss deepened almost immediately, as if the
Fay's eyes fluttered open, her heart racing from the rapid ascent. The first thing she noticed was the vast, open sky above her—clear, endless, and stretching out in all directions. But that wasn't what made her breath catch. It was the breathtaking view below.They were perched atop an enormous tree, theheight so dizzying that Fay felt like she could reach out and touch the stars. The forest stretched out beneath them like a sea of green but as her eyes scanned the horizon, she saw the outline of the pack's territory spread out far below. It was overwhelming, humbling. Fay's heart leapt and she immediately clutched onto Dominic, her fingers digging into his shirt."Dominic!" she cried, her voice tinged with panic. "What— what are we doing up here? How...how did we get here?"Dominic, steady as always, laughed softly, a warm sound that seemed to carry with the wind" Relax,Fay. I wouldn't let you fall," he reassured her, his grip firm around her waist, keeping her steady.She could f