“Preston” I shrieked“Hold onto me” he suddenly jumped, making me wrap my hands around him.“What the hell are you doing” I asked as he climbed the building and got to the roof top.“You can let go of me now” I realized I was holding onto him as though my life depended on him.“why are we here" I asked as he placed me down." I love coming here most times" he replied sitting on the roof and tapping the space next to him.I sat beside him and looked at the sun setting." Isn't it beautiful" he was also looking at the sun setting." It is" I replied. The scene in front of me was picture perfect, the sun setting behind the trees in the slightly illuminated forest."I do come here when I want to clear my head or I feel like being alone" he was looking ahead, still enjoying the scenery, he looked so calm like nothing around him mattered."And you brought me here""I promised to come back didn't I" he turned to face me."I thought you wouldn't"" I never break my promises and I did come bec
Last night, after the conversation with Preston, he carried me back to my room before leaving and I really had a lot to think about before I slept.The next day after breakfast, I decided to wait for Kayden at the parking lot to take me to work.I was grateful that he was always consistent in taking me to work every morning although he always had a busy schedule.“Amber” I turned to see Shawn walking towards me.“We will be going to work together, from now on” he got to me, holding his keys to his motorcycle.“What about Kayden,” I asked, “He is busy with work” Shawn took my hand leading me to his motorcycle, but suddenly my hand was yanked from Shawn’s, I looked up to see a not too happy Kayden.“She is going with me” He was behaving like an overprotective boyfriend.“I heard Kai assigned you to a mission this morning”“He did, but I need to take Amber to work first”“I can help you with that”“It’s not like I complained” Kayden was leading me to his car“I work at the same diner as
“Please save me Alpha '' she whimpered in front of Kai, like a drenched puppy. If not for the gazes I was receiving from my boss and Kai, I would have laughed at how pathetic and ridiculous her acting was.But something about Mr Baldwin’s gaze made me feel exposed“What the hell happened here?” Mr Baldwin asked and June was quick to reply.“I was about to bring this glass of water to table nine but I didn’t see Amber coming and slipped making the water pour on her, she did not let me explain and hit me” She showed them her face while she sobbed.Does she really think anyone would be so stupid to believe her forged story?“Amber to my office now” Mr Baldwin commanded. I take back my word, I guess Mr Baldwin is stupid enough to believe her.It was good that Kai hadn't said anything, so I wanted to leave here to avoid his gaze.I was about to leave without complaining but just when I thought he would not interfere, he did.“I will handle everything Mr Baldwin” he statedMr Baldwin chuckl
I got home to an empty house and the hope I had diminished.Walking to Kai’s study, I hoped he would let me clarify what had happened.I entered his office, this wasn't the first time I had seen his office, but it was the first I was looking at closely, now that I was the only one there.The study was big and spacious with a couch on each side of the room, and in the middle of the room were Kai’s desk and chair, beside his chair, and at the side of the office were shelves filled with books.I walked to the shelf behind his chair, since I was going to wait for him, I might as well keep myself busy by reading a book.I was looking through the books on the shelves when a book caught my attention from the corner of my eye.Sitting at the table was a really old looking book.I picked it up and read the title.“Curses” I read out loud, wondering what a book for witches was doing in Kai’s room.I opened the book to where it was bookmarked and saw a familiar curse. It was the mateless curse t
I stepped backward confused, while he seemed amused.“I don’t understand” “Haven't you figured it out yet” “I don't understand what you are saying, I have already agreed to allow you to sleep in my room” I stated, wondering what the hell he was trying to imply.He stepped closer again “You've got it all wrong wild cat” Why the hell was he moving closer?“How about you just explain it to me?” I asked, tired of going through circles and backing away from his intimidating presence.“How will you be able to hold your own side of the deal, if you keep moving backward” he raised his brows.“You keep coming closer” I retorted and he stopped.“Then let me break it down to you, if you decide to help me sleep, you will have to sleep with me”I instinctively covered my chest with my hands. Pervert was the first word that came to my mind.I heard a throaty chuckle from him “Why do you look as though I asked you to have sex with me”“That's definitely what you sounded like” I gave him a wary lo
I used my hands to cover my chest, giving him a wary look.“Don’t worry, I won’t do anything to you, you are not even my type anyways” he was trying to mock me.“And neither are you,” I retorted.“Then come over here” he tapped the space beside him on the bed.“That’s not what we agreed on” “The contract said we were going to sleep together” Hearing him saying it like that, anyone could misunderstand him.“I only agreed to stay in the same room with you”“Sleeping together and staying together in a room are two different wildcat things” he stated “You’ve already signed the contract” he reminded me gesturing to the empty space beside him.I knew I was going to regret this, I sighed deeply, finding my resolve, I held tightly onto the pocket knife, not that it could help if Kai wanted to harm me, but at least it gave a sign of not being helpless.I strutted to the bed, trying not to gaze at the shirtless Alpha before me, I lay at the corner of the bed and stealthily placed the pocket kn
Waking up to the loud knocking on the, I yawned lazily, sitting on the bed, while stretching my hand.“Amber, are you up” I heard my name being called from the other side of the door.“Yes,” I replied lazily rubbing my hands over my eyes to adjust to the light in the room.“Come down for breakfast,” it was Kayden as usual making sure I had breakfast after I had refused to have dinner last night.“I will” I replied, my stomach grumbling at the mention of breakfast.“Hurry” I heard his receding footsteps as I got up from bed and headed to the bathroom to brush my teeth.After brushing and washing up my face I dragged my feet down the stairs, anticipating breakfast.I got into the dining room and met Kayden, Preston, and the twins.Kayden was serving breakfast, while Preston was drinking his coffee while reading a file.Matteo and Marcus were arguing over something and they all turned to me when I entered the dining room, except Preston.“I was worried, you would also miss breakfast” Kayd
I fiddled with the hem of the shirt while trying to avoid their gaze, hell I didn’t even know where to start or how to explain to them what had happened last night.Preston suddenly stood up “If she doesn’t want to talk about it, we shouldn’t pressure her” he broke the silence, I was slightly relieved, but I knew I still had to tell them about the deal I made with Kai.“Preston is right, I am sure all this interrogation will make her lose her appetite” Kayden agreed with Preston.“Come on now, don’t be a killjoy, she was just about to tell us” Marcus Whined.“Read the room” Matteo whispered to Marcus, who stood up and dragged the reluctant Marcus out of the dining room.Preston took the file that he was reading and left the room, leaving his half filled cup of coffee. Right now Kayden and I were the only ones in the dining room.“If you are not eating, I am going to feed you,” Kayden said, sliding me away from my thoughts.“Aren’t you going to leave with them?” I asked him, seeing tha
My heart palpitated as I stood in front of his door, I took a deep breath and was about to knock when I heard a voice behind me.“What are you doing here” I swirled around to see Kayden standing in front of me.“Erm… I came to see you” I tried not to stumble on my words.“And I do not want to see you” he walked around me and entered his room, closing the door to my faceI just stared at the door flabbergasted, how was I going to apologize to him if he kept ignoring me?I mind linking him, but he blocked me out.I leaned closer to the door “Kayden” I called out his name but there was no response. “I know you can hear me,” There was still no response from him.I heard a voice coming from down the hallway.“Amber Amber” It was Fiona screaming my name, I hadn't seen her since after the ball.“Oh my poor baby” she got to me and pulled me into a hug. “I heard what happened” she patted my back trying to comfort me.“I am fine” I tried to release myself from the hug, “Are you sure” she frown
We got to the pack house where Alpha Conrad was waiting in front of his car with his Beta as we approached them.Kai and Preston had decided to see me off, while I knew that Preston was going to be here, I least expected Kai.He was in a really good mood this morning making me wonder why, last night his attitude was different and made me think he would not want to see me at all.We got to where Alpha Conrad was standing and he was grinning from ear to ear.“Alpha Kai, Alpha Preston” he acknowledged. There Was no response from Preston but Kai replied.“It’s good to see you Alpha Conrad” he replied, making everyone turn to him.Preston was staring at him like he had grown an extra head.“The feeling is mutual” he then turned to me “It’s good to see you also Amber”I just forced a smile at him.“You know, I found out why you were scared of me on our first encounter” he stepped closer to me, and Preston took a defensive stance.Kai just leaned back, waiting for what he was going to do nex
I was trapped beneath Kai as his lips covered mine. I don’t know what was happening, but he was acting strange, and compared to the kiss we shared earlier today, this seemed rough.He suddenly raised his head and cursed loudly before suddenly leaving the room, closing the door with a loud bang.I was left confused, everything that happened was in a blur, one minute he was kissing me and the next he was storming off.I was too stressed to think about anything and the room felt stuffy.I left Kai’s room, knowing that I was not going to be needed.I decided to go outside for some air and try to clear my head, everything that has been happening to me has been occurring in haste that I never really had time to comprehend.These last few days had been pretty eventful and to top it all I was going to be leaving this pack tomorrow.I got outside and was surprised to see Nathan sitting on a log, I did not feel like talking with any of the brothers right now, hell I could not even face Nathan.
The silence in the room was deafening, the surprised look on everyone’s faces did not go unnoticed, Alpha Conrad was more shocked than everyone, I am sure he was already convinced that I wouldn’t accept the mate bond.Kayden suddenly erupted in laughter “You almost got us there”.“I am accepting the mate bond,” I said again and I think everyone was convinced that I was serious.Sitting in this room made me realize why my mother had not taken action to avenge our pack, if she had done that she would have war between the crescent pack and the dark moon pack leading to lots of casualties and deaths of people who know nothing about the feud.This was the only decision I could make, I had to keep my enemy closer to be able to strike and this was the only way.Accepting the mate bond will not grant me access to the blood moon pack, it will also make it easier with the kind of authority I was going to get from accepting the mate bond.“What are you talking about, you are going to agree to be
I wondered why Preston would need both of us. “You don’t have to look disappointed, we can continue this next time” he teased. I glared at him, shoving his chest as I got up and was about to leave not wanting to spare a glance at him. “You may want to know why Preston is looking for you” I ignored him, it was better I asked Preston myself. “Your mate is here” He answered disregarding my unresponsive attitude. I froze hearing what Kai had said. The last thing I wanted to do was meet with the man I was repulsed by. Once again I could feel the pain in my chest as anger bubbled inside me. “Amber” I did not notice that Kai was now standing in front of me, he placed his hand on my shoulder and I looked up at him. “As much as I don't want you to meet him, Preston and I thought that it would be best if you sort this out with him” He was right, though I had always wanted to exact revenge on the person who orchestrated the demise of my pack. I had never expected that person to be my
I was quiet throughout breakfast. Kayden, Matteo, and Marcus kept on talking about Kai after he left trying to recall which of the girls they had seen with Kai last night. I could hardly eat, and although Preston was paying the least attention to me, I was still being paranoid, I wondered what he thought of me. I just tossed my food around my plate lost in thought. As soon as I noticed Preston was done with breakfast and was leaving I quickly excused myself and followed him. “Preston” I called after him when he was at the foot of the stairs. He stopped abruptly and turned to me. As our eyes met, flashbacks from yesterday popped up in my head and I tried to brush it off. I stood in front of him, and I did not know where to start. “I am sorry about yesterday” I blurted out mindlessly. His gaze urged me to continue what I wanted to say as though he was lost. “About the kiss last night” I added and he only hummed in response. “I did not intend for anything to happen, I am really
I tried to pry his mouth open with my lips but he did not budge, I ground my body against him and deepened the kiss, suddenly, I got a response from him, and he started kissing me. I was living in the moment as I sucked on his button lips, and my upper lips were in his mouth. Our lips moved together, as I parted my lips and I felt his tongue slide into my mouth. I moaned, feeling myself becoming wet, I was hot and I really wanted more. His tongue was exploring my mouth and my tongue touched his also as they entwined with our lips continuously moving. He slid his tongue on my lower lips, and nibbled on it, sucking it and tugging on it as it was in his mouth, I could only moan into the kiss as he shoved his tongue once again into my mouth. I wanted more, I removed my hands from around his neck and went to his shirt, unbuttoning it. I was at the fourth button, my hands tracing his chest when he suddenly held my hand stopping me, and withdrew from the kiss. “We will be stopping he
My head was in turmoil, and amidst my euphoric feeling, I felt a sharp pain in my chest, I could hardly breathe, and I clutched my chest as I was overwhelmed with a different kind of feeling, pain, anger, resentment. “Amber, Amber” I suddenly realized that Kai was holding me and calling out my name. “Amber, try to breathe,” Kai shouted as I gasped for air clutching my chest. Tears flowed down my cheeks and I felt like I would pass out from my overriding emotions. I felt Kai hugging me as he pulled me close, and rubbed his hand on my back trying to calm me. I tried to breathe as I was in his embrace, and could finally get air to pass through my lungs. But I could not stop myself from crying and neither could I stop the pain I was feeling. “What happened” I could make out Preston’s voice as I was still in Kai’s embrace, clutching onto his shirt not wanting him to let go of me, not also wanting to face my mate. “Alpha Kai, Alpha Preston” I heard his voice giving me gooseb
We got to the ball, and I was awed by how people filled the large hall. I have never attended any ball, so this was breathtaking, I can't believe I almost missed this. Fiona held my hand “Your mate awaits” She dragged me into the hall as I admired the intricate designs and the ray of colors coming from everyone's clothes. Kayden was beside us, so it was easy to get through the ground as everyone greeted him and made way for him. Everything was going smoothly for Kayden until the ladies noticed him and crowded him trying to get his attention, making him end up separating from us. “Don’t go too far” Kayden mindlinked me. “I won’t,” I replied to him. “We’ve finally gotten rid of him” Fiona laughed as she dragged me away “You know, most ladies from other packs don't really come here to find their mate” “Why, I thought everyone comes to the mating ball to find their mate” I asked confused. “They do, but not everyone, I am sure you know that the brothers don't have a mate, somethi