[William’s POV]I sit quietly, watching Aunt Naomi sleep peacefully. After waiting for Elise to leave, I came back into this room to keep an eye on her until my uncle returned. Once I was sure that she had protection, I would head to mine and Elise’s meeting spot.Sighing, I let Charlie’s words begin to appear in my mind once more.Don’t trust wolves in sheep's clothing.You’re nothing more than a pawn.What exactly was he trying to get at with this? And who the hell was he even referring to? Was this a warning about my uncle, or was it someone else? I didn’t know, but that was why I recruited Elise to help me get to the bottom of it. She alone was the only person I knew who didn’t have any particular bias.‘And what if she betrays us?’ Rue asks.‘Who would believe a criminal over a future alpha?’This was another reason Elise was the perfect option for all of this. As a criminal, her credentials were too low to be believed over someone who made a name for themselves. I knew that I wa
[William’s POV]Make it worth her while. The words are almost laughable coming from Elise. Who was she to even name a price when she really had no other choice?“If you aren’t willing, then I will…”“What makes you think you’re in a position to say that?”Maybe I was being rude, but I needed to keep a fine line between us and let her know that she was nothing more than my partner in crime as I dug up the conspiracy taking place in Crystal Fang.For a moment, Elise doesn’t speak as her bright eyes take me in, and when her gaze narrows, I know that I’ve hit a nerve.“I could just spill what you’re up to.” She points out. “I don’t work for free.”“Go ahead.” I chuckle. “Do you really think that my uncle or packmates would believe a known criminal over their future alpha?”At my words, Elise’s eyes flash with anger, and I can feel her aura beginning to radiate from her. I had to admit, it was strong. It was much stronger than I expected, but it wasn’t enough to make me bend.“Did you just
[Elise’s POV]I stare into William’s dark eyes while my insides begin to churn, but I can’t seem to stop the sudden need to feel him against me. I knew that this was dangerous and I shouldn’t be making any moves, but he started it, right?Leaning forward, I let my hands snake into his hair. It’s soft to the touch, and as my fingers begin to move, a groan of pleasure escapes William’s lips.“Are you too afraid?” I murmur when he continues to not move. “You try to pretend that you are this dominant man, but you’re really a gentleman deep down, right? Look at you; you’ve got me trapped here, and I’m actually giving you the go-ahead, but you aren’t moving.”Although I could easily close the distance between us while he remained there dumbfounded, I knew that taking that step would be dangerous.“I thought so,” I sigh, beginning to release him. “Despite all that swagger, you aren’t actually the assertive type.”Feeling disappointment rush through me, I let my hands drop to my sides, but be
[Elise’s POV]Remaining silent, I look from Rosco to William, and it is almost as though I’m looking at mirror images, given the expressions on their faces. This was not something new for Rosco, but it was the first time I saw William so serious, and honestly, I almost wanted to reach out and touch him. Who was Rosco to put even more pressure on him than he already had?“I think,” I say, wanting to end this meeting before things get out of hand. “You two should go your separate ways.”For a moment, neither man speaks, but when Rosco finally begins to relax, he nods.“Right,” he says, giving me a tug. “Come with me.”“Where are we going?” I ask, not fighting him as he begins to lead me back toward the packhouse. “On an adventure?”“There’s someone I want you to see.” He responds coldly.“Oh, goodie, is it a new guard? Am I going back to prison? What if the creepy, cloaked freaks show again?”“You aren’t going back to a cell.” Rosco counters, causing a wave of relief to rush through me.
[Rosco’s POV]I head down the stairs while wondering whether or not having Marty watch Elise was actually a good idea. I was more than aware he was a natural flirt, especially when it came to a beautiful woman, and from what I knew, Elise wasn’t exactly shy either.Stopping at the bottom of the stairs, I turn and look toward the room that the two are now alone in.“Dammit.” I grumble.Whatever. They were adults, and whatever happened between them happened. Honestly, if some type of romance were to emerge for Elise, then Marty would be the better choice. If it got William to leave her alone, I would actually welcome it.Sighing, I tear my gaze away and continue to move, heading back toward where Denali and Serenity waited for me. However, before I could reach my destination, William appears.“Cousin!” He calls, spotting me. “Just the person I wanted to speak with.”“Speak with me?” I repeat, raising a brow. “And what do you possibly need me for?”“Of course to speak with you about Uncl
[Denali’s POV]My heart jumps at Rosco’s words. I knew what he was talking about, but to hear it spoken aloud still left me with a feeling of unease. However, to hear him speak about his past and his family made me truly feel like he trusted me.“I’m here, though.” I point out, leaning down and kissing the top of his head. “That is what matters the most.”“Yeah!” Rosco sighs, suddenly flipping over so that I’m on top of him. “And this is where you will stay for the rest of our lives.”“Mmmm.”Smiling, I lean down, pressing my lips against his. Immediately, I feel the world trickling away until all that remains is Rosco and me. Ah. This was the thing I loved the most about our bond. It was like our own little world. Too bad, we couldn’t stay like this since Serenity is now part of our world too.A low groan escapes Rosco as his arms wrap around me, pulling me closer so that I can feel the bulge forming in his pants. Goddess, I wanted him, but I knew that we couldn’t possibly do somethi
[Denali’s POV]The next morning, I lay with Rosco, basking in the feel of his sturdy body against mine. Sighing, I attempt to snuggle in closer, but stop as a growl of warning escapes him.“Careful, mi reina.” He warns, giving me a smirk. “If you push too much, I may not be able to control myself.”“Why does that sound so familiar?” I muse, remembering the first time I ever lay together in bed with him. “It seems like ages ago.”Even if it was just a little under a year that passed, so much has happened, but here we were alive and together.“I hope six weeks goes by quickly." Rosco grumbles, beginning to ease his hand up my shirt.“Be good.” I warn, though I don’t stop him. “You’re acting like a fiend.”“I am a fiend when it comes to you.”Shifting his body, Rosco begins to lift my shirt while preparing to take a nipple into his mouth, but stops as a knock sounds at the door.“Who the hell?” He huffs, looking from my exposed breast to the door. “Maybe we should...”“I know you’re awak
[Rosco’s POV]I stand outside watching as my father helps my mother to a car that is waiting for them. When they reach it, my mother looks back at me and gives a wave.“I’ll have Devin come here sometime within the next few days.”Devin. He could only be the uncle my mother was speaking of. I couldn’t help but be slightly hesitant about having a complete stranger come to my pack, but if he was family, then he had to be alright, right?Growing up, I was so busy training to become alpha that I never truly got to know my mother’s side of the family well. Of course, she came from a different pack as the daughter of an alpha. However, her and my father’s marriage was a business transaction. As such, my mother didn’t have much contact with her family after that.Suddenly feeling sorry for the woman staring back at me, I force a smile and simply nod.“I’ll be waiting for him.”I could only hope that he didn’t hate me or cause trouble since I was the son of his enemy.“It’ll be alright.” Dena