"Elodie!"I snapped my head toward the sound, my eyes scanning the crowd with a mix of surprise and delight.And then I saw him.Alexander.Almost three months had passed, but it seemed like no time had passed at all as I stared at his infectious grin and sparkling eyes.I hadn't seen or heard from him since Chase had whisked me away from Greece without a goodbye, leaving me with a lingering sense of guilt.I was stunned, my mouth agape, as I stared at Alexander's goofy smile.Chase's arms tightened around me, his eyes narrowing, his gaze fixed on Alexander with a hint of possessiveness.Alexander's eyes sparkled with mischief as he navigated through the crowd, his movements fluid and carefree."Alex!" I exclaimed, breaking free from Chase's hold.I rushed toward Alexander, throwing my arms around him, feeling a rush of joy and familiarity.He lifted me off the ground, spinning me around, his laughter echoing through the night air."Whoa, you look stunning, Elodie!" Alexander exclaime
I woke up to the warm sunlight peeking through the curtains, casting a golden glow on Chase's sleeping face, and accentuating the love bites plastered all over my chest.A small smile played on my lips as I recalled the events of last night. After we left the party, our things were already packed and ready, and in no time, we were on a flight to a “surprise location” and I couldn’t have imagined my honeymoon– if I could call it that– any better.Our luxurious villa overlooked the turquoise waters of Bora Bora, a slice of heaven on earth. The thatched roof and wooden beams blended seamlessly into the lush surroundings, creating a sense of harmony with nature.Chase stirred, his eyes fluttering open. "Morning, beautiful," he whispered, his voice husky from sleep."Morning," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.Chase's arms wrapped around me, pulling me close, his warmth enveloping me through my silk nightwear. We lingered in a gentle kiss, the world outside melting away."Today's
_Chase’s POV_As I stood before Elodie in my majestic wolf form, the moonlight dancing across my fur, I felt a tumultuous mix of emotions swirling within me. Anticipation, excitement, and a hint of nervousness all battled for dominance, like the crashing waves against the shore. But the moment Elodie's eyes locked onto mine, I knew that I had nothing to fear.Her gaze held wonder, awe, and acceptance, like a warm embrace that enveloped me. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity, tracing every detail of my wolf form, from the contours of my fur to the shape of my ears and the piercing yellow of my eyes. The air around us seemed to vibrate with tension, as if the very fabric of our connection was being rewoven."Você é lindo," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the sound of the waves. The words hung in the air like a promise, filling my heart with emotion.She thought I was beautiful, not just physically, but also the entirety of my person.My massive paws sank into the sand as I to
It felt like I was living a dream. One of those dreams you wanted to continue for a very long time and you never wanted to wake up? Yeah, this felt like one of it.But this time, I was scared to go to sleep because my reality was finally better than my dreams. I never wanted to wake up and find that it had all been a dream.I couldn’t even bear the thought.My life had changed in more ways than one. I learned to accept something I never thought existed in my wildest imaginations.I learned to love someone even more than I loved myself, and that was the scariest part.The fact that this man had snuck into my life and changed it. Most times, I was convinced that I’d left my heart in his hands that first day I ran out of the club like a cat who’s tail was on fire.A small smile crept up on my lips as I thought about how that moment landed us here.“What’s funny?” Chase asked, his fingers massaging my scalp in the way he knew I love.“Nothing,” I shrugged lightly. “Just thinking about how
As I lay in Chase's arms, my tears slowly drying on my cheeks, I felt his warmth envelop me. I couldn’t tell how much time passed with me just laying in his chest and crying my eyes out. He didn’t ask me to stop crying. He just sat there in silence, his fingers caressing my hair as I let it all out.It was more than enough for me. Knowing he was there and would always be there even at my lowest. I could ask for more. His gentle strokes on my hair soothed my frazzled nerves till my cries reduced to quiet sobs and then totally stopped coming, leaving just a hollow feeling in my chest."Hey," he whispered, his breath tickling my ear. "You know what I love about you?"I lifted my gaze to meet his, my eyes still watery. "What?" My voice was hoarse from crying.Chase's smile was soft, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Everything."I chuckled and rolled my eyes, feeling a lump form in my throat."No, seriously," he continued, his voice filled with sincerity. He held my chin softly to keep
_Chase's POV_As we finished breakfast, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. Our time in Bora Bora was coming to an end, and reality awaited us back home. The time we had spent here gave me a peek of a carefree Elodie, and knowing she was all mine now added to her already existing charm and allure.I had been joking when I said we should move our lives here, but if she had just said the word, I would have moved us up here in a heartbeat.I stared down at the woman who had me wrapped around her tiny fingers and my heart swelled when I realized how far I would go to fulfill her every whim.We spent the morning packing and preparing for our departure. Elodie’s seamless movements amazed me as she effortlessly organized our belongings. I, on the other hand, struggled to fold my shirts without wrinkling them."Need some help?" Elodie teased, snatching a shirt from my hands."I think I've got this," I replied, pretending offense, though I backed away to let her do her thing.She chuc
_Chase’s POV_I stepped into the modest house, my senses on high alert. Laila's tense demeanor and the eerie silence had my wolf growling, ready for any sight of trouble. As I entered the dimly lit room, a pungent smell assaulted my nostrils - sweat, dirt, and something feral.I felt Laila hold her breath next to me, and my eyes adjusted slowly, and what I saw made my blood run cold.A wolf, once a member of our pack, now lay chained to the floor. His eyes, once bright and full of life, had turned wild and vacant. His fur was matted, dirty, and scarred.My heart sank and I felt like buckets of scalding hot and ice cold water had been emptied over my head at the same time.“How is this…. How is this possibl…” I stuttered, my voice clogged up in my throat.“It happened in the early hours of this morning. Good thing we were able to discover it on time,” Laila said, her own voice thick with the weight of the impending doom this meant.But how was this possible?Laila had prepared a cure t
_Chase's POV_I held Elodie close, her trembling body pressed against mine. Her scream still echoed in my mind, and I could feel her fear pulsing through her veins.I ground my teeth so hard I subconsciously thought there were going to sink into my gum.I had my arms wrapped around her in a tight hug, but for the first time, there wasn’t much comfort I could provide as she shook like a leaf on a winter night.Who could have sent such a twisted gift? I had my eyes fixed on the trash can where I’d tossed it like if I stared at it long enogh, I could conjure the sender up and separate them limb by limb.Elodie's eyes were wide, her pupils dilated and wet with tears, as she stared at the spot where the box had lain."Shh, it's okay," I whispered, my voice soft and soothing. "You're safe now."But she couldn't shake off the horror.Her body shook, her teeth chattering, as she clung to me.My heart broke into a million pieces.She didn’t belong to this world. She didn’t belong to my world,