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Irresistible Temptations The party
Then I laughed at Harper. "Yes, I have a few days off. I told him the wedding was out of town and being hosted at a resort in the mountains. Don't worry. I won't ditch out on you.""Good. I gave you and Mark the other honeymoon suite in our building. You cool with that?" She eyed me speculatively.Mark and I hadn't slept together or in the same bed in months, but we lived together and were comfortable with one another. Besides, we were adults."I'm sure that will be fine." Then my mind drifted to the one question that had been gnawing at me for weeks. A question that shouldn't matter, but it did."I don't know if he'll be there." I whipped my head up to Harper and glared at her. I didn't accidentally ask the question out loud, did I? "I saw it on your face," she answered my silent mind chatter. "He hasn't RSVP'd and Tate said he hasn't talked to any of the guys in a few months."I shrugged and sipped my wine when the waitress set our drinks down. "So, you have the dinner finally all f
Irresistible Temptations The good feeling
I'm not going to turn around.Nope. Not going to do that. Maybe if I don't turn around then he won't really be there.But then I turned around.Asher Creed stood right in front of me with his piercing grey eyes and his overwhelming scent of sandalwood.He looked even more glorious now than I ever remember. How is it legal to be this attractive?!"You look amazing," he finally said with a deeper than normal voice as his eyes traveled down to my lips before meeting my eyes again.My brain wasn't functioning. No words were coming out and I was frozen to my spot."Layla? You okay?" This came from Mark behind me and I finally blinked.I saw how Asher was sizing Mark up before he stuck his hand out for Mark to shake."Hey. I'm Asher. The bride's brother."Mark took his hand. "Mark. I'm..."I cut him off. "My boyfriend."What?! I finally had the courage to speak and those were the words that came out?!Asher eyed me suspiciously but then smiled at Mark. Mark thankfully didn't correct me and
Irresistible Temptations Like his touch
"Mind if I join?"I whipped my eyes open and looked up to find Asher standing above me in his briefs, and holy smokes was his body amazing!! He was more muscular than before and his tattoos went further than just his arms. Good lord, I'm in trouble."It's a free country..."Seriously?Get it together, Layla! He lightly chuckled as I watched him slowly get into the hot tub and sit just a few inches away from me, but he was careful not to touch me."Mmmm..." he moaned out with his eyes closed and I immediately dropped my mouth open and gawked at him.Is he trying to kill me right now?!He opened his eyes and looked at me and I quickly tore my gaze away."I didn't know if you'd be here or not," he finally spoke."Seriously? Your sister is my best friend and you didn't know that I'd be here?"He laughed, his glorious white teeth beaming back at me. "All right. I knew you would be." Then his smiling mouth turned to his dangerous grin and I had to look away."Well, I can honestly say I had
Irresistible Temptations The truth
I was awake and up before anyone else, so I took this time to go for a nice walk through the woods. I noticed a nice gravel path going into the woods last night and wondered where it went.So I ventured out bright and early and found that it led far back into the woods to the base of the mountain where a bridge met my path. I went over the bridge and hiked a bit further and that's when I stopped dead in my tracks and stared at the most beautiful thing I had ever seen.There was a little water fall coming out of the rock face and into a small pool of crystal clear water and when I stepped closer, that's when I saw the water was steaming.So of course I stick my hand in it and smile when I feel that the water is warm. Must be one of the hot springs the brochure in our bedroom wrote about.And then an idea came to me.I pulled my phone out and saw that it was still really early and that there was no way anyone was up yet. So I did the unthinkable and got undressed behind a large pine tre
Irresistible Temptations Still in love with him
My chest was now tightly against his, his face inches from mine, and his arm around my waist.He didn't say a word as he stared down at me, licking his lips.Gah! What I wouldn't give to nibble that bottom lip right now. I wanted to taste him again. Hell, I dreamed of that kiss last night."Breakfast is outside," he rasped out, "thought you should know."He let go of me and left the kitchen, the annoying girl right behind him, and I stood there in complete shock.How does he still affect me so much after so many years?! I have worked diligently to get Asher Creed out of my head and I was doing a really good job at it! And then he comes back into my life like a freight train and I can't even keep my shit together.This is going to be the longest weekend in history.~~~~~~After breakfast a few of us stayed sitting outside near the outdoor fireplace sipping on our coffees. The morning was beautiful and the air was crisp.I looked around at everyone who was sitting around and smiled.Har
Irresistible Temptations Anger and fury
Fury ran through me unlike anything I'd ever felt. I felt like I was 17 all over again, but I'm not 17 years old anymore! I'm a grown ass adult! And there was no way I was going to letAsher Creed treat me like this again!No. He was going to get the tongue lashing he always deserved.When I had the courage to move my feet and bombard on him, Harper yelled at me."What the hell are you doing?! Why aren't you dressed?"I spun to find her glaring at me with her hands on her hips. She was wearing everything but her wedding gown and my heart dropped. Was it that time already?"What time is it?" I asked confused. I didn't think I was in my room for that long, but it also wouldn't surprise me. When I got into my work, I tended to lose track of time."It's time for your pretty little ass to get dressed and meet us downstairs!" She sounded frantic and I wanted to calm her down but no amount of calming words were going to break Harper from her rampage. "The hairdresser just got here so hurry up
Irresistible Temptations Emotions
"What's wrong? You seem tense..." He was studying my face but I held my fake smile and pushed off of him."It's a tense evening. I don't like being in front of all these people." Which wasn't a lie. I hated when all eyes were on me, even if it were just for a split second.I moved away from him and found my spot at the table. I couldn't help but notice that Asher looked troubled as he took his own spot, looking at me with confusion. He turned his gaze toward Harper and Tate as they made their grand entrance and I turned my attention to them as well.We made it through dinner and now it was time to party, and damn did I need this.Before Asher could come near me, I jumped up from my spot at the table and stormed toward the bar where I ordered two shots and sucked them down like water."More, please." I stared at the hired bartender who was grinning at me. He was cute too.He poured me two more shots when he looked just over my shoulder. "For you sir?"I didn't have to look to know that
Irresistible Temptations Miss him already
"What are you talking about, Layla?" He was doing a good job at portraying that he really didn't know what I was talking about. Either he didn't, or he stepped up his game in the last seven years."Don't treat me like an idiot, Asher. I wasn't born yesterday." I tried to push away from him but he held me tighter to his chest."Don't walk away from me. I don't think you're an idiot. I honestly don't know what the hell you're talking about!" He looked hurt, angry, and confused."This afternoon," I breathed out, looking around the room before adding, "I was coming to your room but when I stepped out into the hallway, Abby came out wearing only a towel and giggled like an idiot..." I looked away but Asher grabbed my chin and forced me to look at him."And you think I was with Abby." It wasn't a question, but a statement, and I slowly nodded. "You really do still think I'm an asshole, don't you?"I let out a snorting laugh as I tried to look away, but he only held my chin tighter. "Well, y
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Irresistible Temptations Shifting perspective
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Irresistible Temptations Excitement and nervousness
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Irresistible Temptations Unwelcome news
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Irresistible Temptations The vampire's mark
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Irresistible Temptations So attractive
"Go back to your own kind. Leave our pack before facing further humiliation."I cleared my throat before speaking, controlling the fiery rage that tortured me. Oh, the fantasies that danced in my mind - to give her a taste of her own venomous words, to unleash that never-ending thirst in me, and sink my fangs deep in her flesh until she begged for her life. To punch that nasty mouth and show her true fear.But could I afford such scandal on my first day among werewolves? As much as I wished to make her pay, I concluded she simply wasn't worth the trouble with my mate. I came here to be a better person.Hence, I put my old habits aside and kept the fight on a verbal level."Oh, wow, thank you so much for your unsolicited prophecy! How fortunate I am to have you... whoever you are, enlighten me about my inevitable fate. Your concern for my well-being and humiliation is truly heartwarming. Clearly, your wisdom knows no bounds. Perhaps I should bow down and seek your guidance on all life
Irresistible Temptations Fire tango
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Irresistible Temptations Dislike her
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Irresistible Temptations Bitter toll
. Bitter tollAIDENMadalina squeezed my hand when we passed through the main gate to my pack. The Black Forest pack was one of the largest packs in Yukon, providing a home to thousands of people, mostly werewolves. We had several witches among us, as well as humans. Overall, it was a great place to live in. Despite the isolation within the mountains, our civilization thrived.The air carried the scent of freshly bloomed flowers, intermingled with the sweet aroma of home-cooked meals waffling from the houses. The streets were alive with the joyous spirit of community, as people strolled leisurely, their smiles radiant and genuine. Children reveled in their innocence, their laughter echoing through the pathways, while the sun cast a gentle glow upon their carefree games.We lived in peace, surrounded by beautiful nature, and I couldn't wait to show it all to my beautiful mate. Therefore, I was stunned when we finally arrived at my pack and the streets were empty. Gone was also the melo
Irresistible Temptations Raindrops farewell
Raindrops farewellAIDENI was glad that my mate agreed to live with me in my pack. I understood the depth of sacrifices she had undertaken to be with me. Her departure from her family was due to forbidden love and it led to her being estranged by her own parents. They cut off any future physical contact with her and although she tried to be strong and not to show it, I knew it bothered her tremendously. At least her brother, despite being a sick psychopath, stood by her side.And now, I was going to be her family and I would do anything to make her happy.When I returned to the safe house together with Madalina, the place was emptied. Only my father stayed with a couple of soldiers. He was eager to meet my mate and shook her hand a bit too enthusiastically that I had to remind him to keep it cool. As surprising as it was, my dad was very open-minded and didn't care about Madalina's origin. I assumed after all he had to go through in his life, he understood how precious true love was.
