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StaceyMy heart pounded in my chest as I pushed myself through the dense bushes, my breath coming in sharp gasps. My skin was slick with sweat, and every muscle in my body burned with exhaustion. Finally, I collapsed behind a sturdy oak tree, my stomach churning from the intense exertion. Through the woods, I could hear Taylor struggling to catch his breath, his lungs heaving as he too, doubled over in fatigue. The whole world seemed to spin around me as I fought for air, my senses overwhelmed by the smell of earth and sweat and the sound of our ragged breathing.The sun beat down on my skin as I scanned the trees, searching for any signs of danger or intrusion. The leaves rustled gently in the breeze, casting shifting dapples of light on the forest floor. In the distance, I could see the other pack members going about their duties, their forms blurred by the heat haze. The rough bark of the tree dug into my back as I leaned against it, and I could feel the sweat dripping down my foreh
StaceyMy breath comes in ragged gasps as I swallow, my eyes still wide and frantic as they scan the outside world. I quickly stuff the photo into my leggings pocket, crumpling it up to hide it from sight. Gretchen’s tongue licks at my neck, her barking now ceased since we are outside. “Why were you screaming?” Aurora questions, her expression turning serious as she notices the house behind me. “Did something happen?” I shake my head, my feet pounding down the steps by the driveway as we make our way onto the street. The sound of passing cars and distant conversations fill my ears, but all I can focus on is the picture burning a hole in my thigh.As we approach Aurora’s car, its engine is still running and the sound of it fills the air. Caleb is sitting in the front seat, giving me a small wave as I glance back at my friend. She walks beside me as I carry my bag to the car, her steps matching mine until we reach our destination. With a gentle hand, she places my bag in the boot before
StaceyJaden’s insatiable gaze devours me as he approaches. In his presence, reality crashes in and the weight of Felicity’s impending return weighs heavily on my mind. He notices my troubled expression and asks what’s wrong. Without a word, I head over to my desk, hastily retrieving the crumpled picture and placing it into his outstretched hands. His heart audibly thuds as he reads the words that have been haunting me all day. The room suddenly feels smaller, suffocating even, as we both struggle to comprehend the gravity of the situation presented before us.“It seems you didn’t heed my warning. Now you will learn what it means to cross me. Check mate,”My throat tightens as I watch his eyes transform into blazing amber, his wolf pushing to the surface. “Why didn’t you tell me about this?” he growls, his anger radiating off of him in waves. “I-I’m sorry,” I stammer, feeling small and insignificant under his intense gaze. “I was still trying to process everything...how could I have t
JadenAs I stormed out of the pack house the next morning, my claws scraped against the wooden floor, leaving deep marks. The scent of anger and frustration wafted off me, causing those who crossed my path to shrink back. How could Felicity have infiltrated our pack? The thought burned in my mind like a hot coal. She must be somewhere nearby, but where? And how are we supposed to plan and strategize without her knowing our every move? It seems like an impossible task.When Stacey revealed the note, she found in her room at her parents’ house. A surge of rage and fear coursed through me. How could someone have breached the security measures I had put in place? Without hesitation, I ordered Taylor to interrogate every single member of Stacey’s security team. My mind raced as I frantically tried to figure out how to keep her safe. The only solace I had was knowing my sister Aurora, with her ability to create impenetrable shields. She would protect her from harm until I could reach her, n
JadenI step back into the room, my eyes immediately drawn to Stacey, who is lazily stretched out on the bed. Her body is a sinful display of curves and smooth skin, barely concealed by a little black lace bra and thong. The sight of her takes my breath away for a moment before I remember the pastries and coffee in my hands. She looks up at me with surprise and her eyes widen in excitement as she spots the treats. “Is that food? Yum!” she exclaims, licking her lips hungrily as she struts towards me. I can’t help but smirk at her eagerness, knowing that it’s not just the food she’s interested in. Her movements are tauntingly seductive as she reaches for one of the take-out coffee cups. Her gaze fixed on me rather than on the beverage. Every inch of her lithe body oozes sex appeal, making it impossible for me to resist her allure.I study her intently, my gaze travelling over every inch of her before scanning the rest of the room, searching for any signs that we may not be alone. Relief
JadenA satisfied grin was plastered on her face, even as her limbs trembled with exhaustion from moments ago. My smirk only grew wider as I looked down at my pumpkin, her smooth skin reflecting the sunlight of today. I suggested to everyone we reconvene at the house, away from the prying eyes of the pack house, for this important meeting.Stacey was clad in a pair of jet black, distressed jeans with delicate fishnet fabric peeking through the worn tears. The faint outline of her smooth skin could be seen through the gaps. Her midriff was exposed by a tight-fitting black crop top, showcasing a band of flawless skin from her waist up. Strands of her hair cascaded down her back, dishevelled and wild from how I had fucked her hard and fast moments ago. She had insisted on keeping my jacket on, and I couldn’t argue - it hugged her figure perfectly, my wolf preening every time we looked at her.My attire mirrored hers, a matching outfit of a black t-shirt and dark ripped jeans, paired with
Jaden“She’s with her sister and our brother. Leave her be,” Sebastian lets out a low, exasperated groan as I pull Stacey with me to sit in the only remaining chair beside mine. She instinctively places her hand on my knee, a silent gesture of solidarity and support. We both know that this next part will be difficult.Stacey’s hand squeezed mine, offering silent support as I began to speak. “Thank you all for being here. As you know, Felicity from the Moonstone pack has been causing issues for us lately. It seems she is seeking revenge for my choice in mate.” I could feel Sabastian’s intense gaze on me, but I continued on. “From what we have discovered after her threatening notes. We believe she has an ability to move through the darkness undetected, making it difficult for us to track her.” My words were directed at Elio, who needed to be brought up to speed.“What I need your help with is if you know of any weaknesses that we may use against this ability, or ways that we could manip
JadenThe room fell into a heavy silence as we all contemplated Stacey’s words. My gaze shifted to her striking blue eyes, filled with worry and uncertainty. Gently, I took her hands in mine, feeling the warmth of her skin against mine, and pulled her close to me. “Don’t worry, pumpkin,” I reassured her, pressing a tender kiss to her knuckles. “Hunter’s right. We’ve been monitoring all entrances and exits. If she was here, we would know.” A small smile tugged at the corners of her lips and her tense shoulders relaxed slightly at my words.Caleb’s sharp gaze followed our interaction, his hand absently rubbing his stubbled chin. “Why didn’t you take Stacey as a chosen mate from the beginning? You never would have had Felicity here if you had,” I seethed at him, but he only shrugged nonchalantly. Stacey’s cheeks flushed a deep shade of pink, her gaze fixed on the ground as she avoided my burning stare. Her nervousness was palpable, evident in the way her fingers fidgeted and her breath h