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50. Intense (Luke POV)
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Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 51. Desire (Lexi POV)
We returned to the pack house, the front door creaking open as if announcing our presence to whoever was inside. I found Clay hunched over his desk in his office, consumed by some paperwork. The instant he sensed us, he looked up, his piercing brown eyes locking onto mine. I walked over and hugged him tightly. He reciprocated, leaning in to gently kiss the mark he'd given me. It was a sweet, simple act, but I couldn't help but notice Luke's reaction. "Whoa, okay... ummm," Luke stammered, shooting up from his seat on the couch as if jolted by an invisible electric current. Clay raised an eyebrow. "What?" Instead of answering, Luke turned to me. "Can I?" His voice was tinged with clear apprehension. Confused but trusting, I nodded. Luke leaned down and pressed his lips to my mark. The sensation was strange but not unpleasant, like an echo of my connection with Clay but with a different tone. Clay had a reaction much like Luke's earlier one. He abruptly stood up, his body language
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 52. On My Knees (Clay POV)
The door clicked shut behind Lexi, sealing off the space where a universe of unspoken tension hummed between Luke and me. I turned to face him, our eyes meeting in a collision of questions, denials, and suppressed desires. "Listen," I began, picking up my pen and redirecting my attention to the mountain of paperwork in front of me. "You do realize that my life isn't a perpetual holiday, right? I've got responsibilities. A pack to manage and guide. I can't just clock out in the middle of the day to figure out...whatever the hell this is. My time has to be spent wisely if we're going to restore this pack to what it should be." Luke moved deliberately, taking a seat across from me. He scanned the stack of papers before snatching up a few sheets. His eyes darted across the text, and he went into action, striking out lines and scribbling alternatives in the margins. He slid the papers back across the table. "There. That'll save you some time." "Thank you," I muttered, momentarily taken
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 53. A Blur (Luke POV)
Just as the words left my mouth, the door creaked open, and Clay walked in, looking a bit disheveled, his eyes glazed over as if he'd been wrestling with unseen forces. The timing was uncanny."See," I chuckled, locking eyes with Lexi for a moment before turning my attention to Clay."What?" Clay's brow furrowed, a perplexed look dancing across his face."I was just telling Lexi how surprised I was that you hadn't shown up yet. Perfect timing, isn't it?"Clay exhaled deeply, almost a groan. "I was actually hoping to get a bit more work done, but you two," he gestured vaguely between us, "are making it nearly impossible to concentrate."The atmosphere in the room was noticeable, a heavy blend of anticipation, anxiety, and a dash of something unnameable. Before I could talk myself out of it, the words burst forth from my lips: "Do you think things would get easier if I marked her as well?"The room went still, as if we'd all caught our collective breaths. My eyes darted between Lexi and
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 54. Change The Sheets (Clay POV)
Lying there, enveloped in a post-coital haze, the room pulsed with an ineffable warmth. Lexi was snuggled into my side, her head resting on my chest, while Luke's head found a home against the curve of my back. A cocoon of intertwined limbs and whispered affections, we were an image of unconventional love, and I felt a deep sense of gratitude saturate my bones. Love like this—complex, unscripted, real—was rare. I knew that, and I cherished it.Work, duties, the endless list of things yet to be done, all of it momentarily dimmed in the light of what I felt. My arms tightened instinctively around Lexi, and I felt Luke press closer against me in kind. The demands of the outside world seemed distant, and inconsequential compared to the beautiful complexity of the emotional landscape that spread before me.It dawned on me, then, just how many boundaries we had crossed, how many lines had been erased or redrawn in these few hours. There were emotional and physical territories ventured into
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 55. Impartial (Luke POV)
The tension in the office was still a vivid sensation on my skin as we stepped outside into the front yard. "How about we run all the way down to the treehouse?" I asked Lexi, trying to shift the mood.A genuine smile broke through her concerned expression. "Sounds perfect," she replied.I started to peel off my clothes, folding them neatly on the porch. My skin tingled in anticipation. Since being marked, this would be my first shift, and I had no idea what to expect.When my body finally gave way to the transformation, the intensity of it was beyond anything I had ever experienced.The sensation surged from the mark on my neck, a blazing cascade of pure emotion and raw physicality that rapidly expanded outward like wildfire. My bones cracked and reconfigured, muscles swelling and contracting in a frenzied dance. It was excruciating and euphoric in equal measure, a paradox of pain and pleasure that left me momentarily disoriented.But through it all, there was an undercurrent of some
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 56. Court (Clay POV)
My fingers drummed on the polished wood of the desk, each tap echoing the beat of my restless thoughts. Before me lay the treaty with the Rendon Pack. I had combed through its clauses and provisions, hunting for loopholes, uncertainties, any potential weakness that could unravel what we had so meticulously built. It wasn't just a piece of paper; it was the keystone for a peaceful future, mainly needed to calm Trevor down after he saw the mark on Luke's neck. My eyes skimmed the paragraphs again, but my thoughts were fractured, pulled in a different direction. A low-grade obsession gnawed at meWas this document truly foolproof? It needed to be. It had to secure the fragile peace we were so desperately clinging to, especially now, when Trevor's anger at Luke's mark was a ticking time bomb.A sudden rush of exhilaration coursed through me, pulling me out of my thoughts. I felt the sensation of paws pounding the earth, the wind slicing past fur. Luke was running. And interlaced with t
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 57. Minor Grievances (Lexi POV)
Luke walked into the room just as I was about to apply a second coat of mascara. His eyes locked onto mine through the mirror, and something in his gaze gave me pause. "Go with the waterproof mascara today," he advised softly."Why?" I tilted my head, intrigued but confused. "What should I expect?"His eyes searched mine before he spoke. "We're going to be in a room where people's personal problems, their grievances, and sins are laid bare for judgment. It gets emotionally charged."I paused, taking in his words. My mascara brush dangled from my fingertips. "So, we're going to be hearing people's personal issues and watching them get, what, sentenced?"He nodded. "In a manner of speaking, yes. It's part of what holds us together as a pack. We're a community, and like any community, there are rules. When you break them, you face consequences.""Consequences that are administered out in public?""Yes. Public accountability is key. But you may find some of the infractions minor, even tri
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 58. I Needed This (Luke POV)
The room was saturated with a solemnity that clawed at old wounds. The last time I was in a setting like this, my life had been dismantled, my identity as part of the pack revoked. I'd been ousted by my former pack, shunned by the very people who were supposed to be my family. The memory was a frigid gust, chilling my resolve, making the moment feel like an echo of a past I had tried to escape but never fully could. And then there was the treaty. My father had pushed me to sign it after kicking me out, and I'd laughed in his face, swearing that not even the devil himself could force my hand. Yet here I was, ink still fresh on the paper, having signed it at Clay's insistence. I was back in pack dynamics, and it gnawed at me, another tether to a past I was never sure I wanted to revisit. Lexi's presence next to me shifted subtly, and I felt her discomfort and surprise as her eyes fell on the holding cells. Oh, if she only knew the weight these walls and bars carried, the lives they had
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Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 130. 5 Years Later
Our front yard was a scene of pure, unadulterated joy, with Reni and Lachlan, our beautiful 5-year-old twins, and their cousin Finn chasing each other around, their laughter and shouts filling the air with the vibrant energy of childhood. I found solace on the porch swing, enjoying the afternoon sun, while Moro, now a permanent fixture on our land as my advisor and friend, sat beside me. Moro's life had taken a beautiful turn; she was dating Devlin, sharing a life with him in more ways than one.Both Moro and I were weeks away from giving birth, our bellies round and full of life. Devlin emerged from the woods and greeted Moro with a kiss that spoke volumes of their shared affection. He glanced my way, assuring me that Luke and Clay would join us shortly.True to his word, Clay and Luke approached, already wearing shorts. Our attempts to maintain a semblance of modesty in front of the kids were somewhat amusing yet necessary. The dry boxes they kept on the edge of the woods for such o
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 128. (Luke POV)
In the quiet of our home, the absence of the familiar bustle and noise felt almost surreal. As Clay gently lifted Lachlan from his car seat, his voice broke the silence. "I'm just going to give him a bottle," he said softly.I nodded, a smile touching my lips. "It's all frozen, man." I thought about Lexi and how diligently she'd been pumping since leaving the hospital. She'd been a force of nature, feeding the twins or pumping tirelessly. We'd even bought a new freezer just to store all the milk she'd accumulated. Her determination was something I admired deeply.We tiptoed to the bedroom, careful not to disturb the tranquility. Lexi lay there, sleeping soundly, clutching our pillows close. The sight tugged at my heartstrings. "She was so tired," I whispered.Gently, I lay down behind her, feeling the warmth of her body against mine, while Clay positioned himself in front with Lachlan cradled in his arms. Lexi's eyes fluttered open, and a smile lit up her face as she saw our baby boy.
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 127. Precious Cargo (Clay POV)
Sitting in the NICU, our baby boy's warmth against my bare chest provided a strange sense of solace amid the beeps and hums of the machines. I glanced at Luke, our little girl nestled in his arms, her frailty marked by the wires and tubes assisting her breath. Despite her struggle, there was a certain resilience in her tiny frame. On the other hand, the boy made his presence known through his cries, only pacified in moments of sleep or cradled in our arms. The NICU staff, recognizing our unique situation, had granted us unrestricted access, a small mercy in this rough time. Lexi had stayed behind this visit, exhaustion finally claiming her. The look in her eyes when she thought one of the babies would not get as much attention because she wasn't there made her hyper-vigilant. The three of us couldn't go together, so we switched off, her the constant as one stayed home. Luke finally put his foot down, saying he was getting fragile herself. She only conceded to rest after I promise
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 126. Struggling (Luke POV)
In the sudden chaos of the night, with Lexi's water breaking unexpectedly, my world tilted on its axis. She sat up abruptly in bed, urgency in her voice, "Oh shit, Luke, Clay, wake up, wake up now!" We both jerked awake, disoriented. "What's wrong?" I mumbled, rubbing my eyes, trying to process her words. "I'm sitting in fluid. I think my water broke..." Rushing to the hospital felt like a blur. Doctors swarmed around Lexi, their movements precise, their decisions swift. They decided on a c-section, taking out both babies at just over 32 weeks. Panic clawed at my throat, the reality of the situation pressing down on me like a physical weight. In the sterile confines of the hospital prep room, Clay, whom the hospital staff believed was my brother, helped me don the medical gown required for the surgery room. I paused, leaning my forehead against the cool window, a wave of emotion overwhelming me. Tears streamed down my face as I admitted, "I don't think I can do it, Clay. I don't thi
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 125. (Lexi POV)
Six months had flown by, and I was sitting on the floor with my pregnancy pillow wrapped around me. It was a quiet morning, just the soft light of dawn filtering through the curtains. I shifted and stretched in every possible way, trying to coax the baby - or babies, to be precise - to ease their foot or elbow from my ribcage.Under my breath, I pleaded with them, my voice a mix of discomfort and affection. The movements inside me were relentless, a constant reminder of the life growing within.Luke, stirred by my soft murmurs, slowly crawled down from the bed to join me on the floor. He stretched, a lazy yawn escaping him, then leaned over to kiss my round belly. "Stop torturing your mama," he whispered into my belly button, his voice soft and playful, sending ripples of laughter through me.He gently massaged my belly, tracing the visible lines of tiny feet and elbows gliding across my skin. The babies seemed to respond to his touch, their movements becoming more pronounced.I could
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 124. Untamed (Luke POV)
At that moment, with Lexi beneath me, everything felt amplified and intensified beyond my usual senses. My body responded with a fierce urgency, a primal need to ravage her. Every kiss, every bite of her lip, every roll of my hips was a testament to a desire that was more than just physical. It was as if an ancient, primal force had awoken within me, urging me to solidify our connection. I had to remind myself constantly – she was human. My strength, enhanced by the mate bond, could quickly become overwhelming. The last thing I wanted was to hurt her, to let this raw, untamed part of me cross a line. Lexi, lost in the intensity of the moment, seemed to be riding the same wave of passion. Her moans, her surrender to the sensations, spurred me on, yet the cloud of doubt loomed heavier with each passing second. Carefully, so as not to startle her, I eased myself up, maintaining our kiss until the very last moment. My grip on Clay's arm reminded me of the balance I needed to maintain.
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 123. Slip By (Clay POV)
As I stood there, watching Luke and Lexi, a profound sense of certainty washed over me. It was more than just witnessing two people in love; it was the palpable sensation of Fate weaving its intricate tapestry. There was no denying it – they were meant to bring a new life into this world. It felt like every star in the sky, every whisper of the wind, was conspiring to guide them toward this destiny.For me, the realization that I wasn't the first to embark on this journey of fatherhood brought a surprising sense of relief. I pondered why this was, delving into the depths of my thoughts. Was it the enormity of the responsibility that daunted me? Or perhaps the fear of confronting my own potential as a father.Yet, as I observed them, another far more profound reason dawned on me. It was the desire to see Luke transcend his past, to break free from the chains of his troubled upbringing. I wanted this for him – to prove that he was not a mere product of his genetics, but a man shaped by
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 122. Like Hell He Is (Lexi POV)
The shift in the room was noticeable as Clay finished updating the drawing of our tattoos. It symbolized our unity, of everything we had become together. Of everything we had to go through to be together. He flopped down beside us, pulling me onto his lap with a gentle tug. His kiss was a silent promise, a reaffirmation of our bond.The thought of having a baby seemed both daunting and incredibly right. I couldn't explain the pull I felt, a deep, instinctive urge that seemed to transcend my human understanding. A part of me worried about the potential complications of one of them being the biological father before the other, but I kept those thoughts to myself for now.Lost in Clay's kiss, I reached out instinctively and grasped Luke's hand. The moment our hands touched, the sexual tension that had once existed between Luke and Clay surged back with an intensity that took us all by surprise.Luke recoiled, almost as if he'd been shocked. "Holy shit," he exclaimed, jumping back.Clay g
Rival Alphas: Dance of Desire 121. Let Me Do It (Luke POV)
Something deep and primal within me stirred as Lexi's lips met mine. It wasn't just the rush of hormones or the inexplicable workings of magic – it was something more profound, more intimate. This was the enchanting kind of magic that comes with love, a deep connection, and the unspoken desire to nurture that connection further.Having kids was a concept I had never seriously entertained. Kids who grow up in rough homes like I did often fear the possibility of passing on those horrible experiences to their own offspring. I was no exception to that, but as Lexi kissed me, every fiber of my being seemed to awaken to a new reality. It was time – time to think about an heir.This realization hit me with such force that I felt compelled to voice it aloud.To my astonishment, neither Clay nor Lexi reacted with the same shock I felt. They seemed almost calm, accepting of the idea.I also felt this powerful urge to tend to Lexi's mark. A part of it was because of the tingling sensation overt
