_Chase’s POV_I woke up before Elodie, mesmerized by her peaceful slumber. Her gentle breathing, the soft rise and fall of her chest, captivated me.Her beauty shone brighter in the morning light. I grinned, feeling grateful. "Elodie," I whispered, tracing her jawline.Her eyes fluttered open, sparkling with warmth. "Morning," she replied, her voice groggy."Morning," I said, my lips brushing against hers.Elodie stretched, her naked body unfolding from the blankets.My heart skipped a beat. "Sleep well?" I asked, trying and failing to keep my eyes from straying below her chin."Best sleep ever," she smiled.I chuckled. "Thanks to me, I presume?"Elodie blushed. "Maybe."Fuck, she was so cute.She sat up, the blanket slipping over her waist. My gaze locked onto her bare chest.The marks I'd left yesterday gleamed in the morning light, all over her neck, chest and breasts.My fingers itched to touch them.To claim her again.Elodie's eyes met mine, realizing what I was staring at.She
After Chase left, the room felt eerily quiet, like a part of me had been ripped away. I wandered aimlessly, my thoughts consumed by him. His captivating smile, his infectious laughter, his piercing eyes – every detail about him lingered in my mind, taunting me.And last night…..God!Just the memory of it had me feeling moist and everything down south of me tightened.I drifted to the window, gazing out at the city below, searching for a distraction from the ache in my chest. The sun's warmth on my skin was a poor substitute for Chase's gentle touch."I miss you already," I whispered, feeling the weight of his absence.To shake off the loneliness, I picked up my book and settled into the plush couch. But the words blurred together, and my mind kept drifting back to Chase. Our conversations, our laughs, our stolen glances – every memory replayed like a cherished film.Time ticked by, and my stomach growled, reminding me I needed sustenance. I picked up the phone and dialed room service,
_Chase’s POV_I stood frozen, my eyes locked on the burning room, my heart shattering into a million pieces as the reality of the situation sunk in. I heard voices and hurried steps around me, but they all sounded like they were coming from underwater. Or was I the one sinking?Elodie, my love, my everything, was trapped inside, and every passing second felt like an eternity. A primal scream built in my chest, threatening to tear me apart, as desperation clawed at my soul.Something snapped inside me, and I sprang up, my legs propelling me towards the hotel’s entrance.Someone grabbed my arms, holding me back. "Alpha, no!" they yelled, but I spun around, my eyes blazing with fury, my vision tunneling to a singular focus: saving Elodie."Let me go!" I growled, trying to shake off the restraint, my wolf straining to break free. But they held firm, their grip unyielding."Alpha, you can't go in there!" another voice pleaded, laced with concern, but I couldn't be swayed. My Elodie was in
_Chase’s POV_I slowly opened my eyes, grogginess clouding my mind like a thick fog. The fluorescent lights above blinded me, forcing me to squint against their harsh glare. Where was I? The antiseptic scent and steady beep of machines told me I was in a hospital, a place where the vulnerable came to heal. But I wasn't vulnerable. I was an Alpha.My gaze drifted down to my arm, IV tubes snaking into my vein like slender snakes. A dull ache throbbed through my body, a reminder of the trauma I'd endured. But I ignored it, my mind consumed by a singular thought:Elodie."Alpha, please calm down," a gentle voice whispered beside me, laced with a hint of fear.I turned to face the nurse, my eyes scanning the room frantically. The hospital staff exchanged nervous glances, their faces pale. "Where's Elodie?" I demanded, my voice hoarse from lack of use.The nurse's expression softened, but her eyes darted to the door, seeking escape."Alpha, you need to rest. You suffered a second-degree bu
I floated in a sea of darkness, my mind foggy and disoriented. The beeping of machines and the antiseptic scent of the hospital gradually penetrated my consciousness.My mind felt like I was floating, and I tried to bring my senses to focus.As I struggled to open my eyes, a gentle touch caressed my hand. "Elodie, can you hear me?"Chase's voice, laced with desperation and hope, cut through the haze.I forced my eyelids open, blinking against the bright light. Chase's face came into focus, his eyes red-rimmed and haunted.But it wasn't just his eyes that caught my attention. Stubble covered his jawline, and his hair was mussed, as if he'd been running his hands through it for days.I had never seen him look so out of it. He looked like the whole world had tilted and fallen on him."Chase, you look like a lumberjack," I croaked, my voice barely above a whisper.A mix of relief and amusement washed over his face. "Hey, beautiful," he said, his voice cracking.Tears pricked at the corner
Morning light streamed through the hospital window, casting a warm, golden glow over the room. The soft rays danced across Chase's face, illuminating the sharp planes of his features, and highlighting the depth of his exhaustion, and my heart tugged painfully.As I stirred, my body aching from the lingering effects of the smoke inhalation, Chase's gaze snapped to mine, his eyes locking onto mine with an unyielding focus."Morning," he whispered, his voice husky, laced with emotion.I smiled, feeling a flutter in my chest as his gaze roamed over my face, drinking in every detail."You slept well?" he asked, his brow furrowed, concern etched on his face.I nodded, my voice barely above a whisper. "Thanks to you."Chase's expression softened, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he reached out to gently brush a strand of hair behind my ear. His touch sent shivers down my spine."Breakfast is here," he announced, his voice low, soothing.A hospital tray materialized, bearing a steaming bo
_Chase’s POV_I dropped to one knee, my heart racing like a runaway train. My wolf paced restlessly, sensing my tension. Elodie's eyes widened, her face pale. I swallowed hard, my dry mouth threatening to betray me."Elodie, how about you make me the happiest man ever?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. "Marry me. Be my wife, my mate, and my Luna."My wolf whined, anxious, as if sensing my fear of rejection. Elodie's gaze locked onto mine, her eyes searching. I felt like I was drowning in their depths."Chase, I...I don't know," she stammered, her voice barely audible.My heart sank, but I pushed on."I know it's sudden, but I've never felt this way about anyone. You're my everything, Elodie. My wolf agrees." I took a deep breath. "We want to spend the rest of our lives with you."Elodie's eyes narrowed, her brow furrowed."But, Chase, you're a werewolf. And I'm human. How would this work?"I nodded, anticipating her concerns."I’ll have to mark you. That’s how we consummate o
I woke up to the warmth of Chase's arms wrapped around me, our limbs intertwined, his gentle breathing a soothing melody. Our night together still lingered in my mind, a haze of passion and love.It has been nothing but bliss since I came back from the hospital nearly a week ago, and each day, I was more convinced that I wanted to do life with Chase.As I stirred, Chase's eyes fluttered open, his gaze locking onto mine. "Good morning, my love," he whispered, his voice husky."Good morning," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.Chase's lips brushed against mine, sending shivers down my spine.He pulled me closer to him, pressing his erection into my stomach, making me giggle and feel hot at the same time.He couldn’t get enough of me and I wasn’t any better.“I can smell your arousal,” he said in a deep voice.My reply was a shudder that ran through my spine.Faster than I could blink, Chase threw the covers off me, revealing my naked body.“Fuck, baby,” he groaned as his eyes f