Seraphina "Yeah, I know," he sighed, brushing off my need for answers. "Got any other questions for me?" I cleared my throat, trying to steady my voice. I sank into the small chair in front of his desk, resting my hands on my lap, one hand gripping the other tightly."About Margo, what did you tell her when you guys were at the motel?" I asked, recalling how shaken Margo had been. She rarely showed fear, but she couldn’t hide it from her brother. It had been quite an adventure, battling on an island in the middle of a lake with dogs chasing us. What Alexander had reminded her of—revisiting past events—really freaked her out. "It felt like history repeating itself between the two of you.""Eh, it was no big deal." Alexander glanced at me, getting up from his desk chair and weaving through the scattered piles of paperwork on the floor. He plopped down on the front of his desk, casually leaning against it with his arms crossed. His proximity made my heart race, craving his touch."You
Seraphina "I really don't care about what other guys have done to you," Alexander said, his voice steady but carrying an undercurrent of something deeper. "Actually, it really bothers me. I understand you didn't have much of a say in the matter. You’re incredibly strong for having survived everything you’ve been through. Anyone who gets involved in this betrayal will face serious consequences." He gently cupped my face in his hands, his gaze searching mine with a mixture of hope and earnestness.I searched his face, looking for any sign of insincerity, but all I found was a warmth that made my heart ache. "I can’t believe you actually said that," I murmured, trying to process the depth of his words. His kindness was almost overwhelming, and I could see he wanted me to simply accept his reassurance without questioning."I'm not inexperienced just for you," he said defensively. "Hey, Seraphina," Alexander said softly, his eyes meeting mine with unwavering sincerity. "I just wanted to c
SeraphinaI was scared because the chains dragging me along were pulling me down. My pack was under attack, which I welcomed because it might be my way out. I tried not to look around at the chaos, not wanting to see the murders or assaults happening nearby. All I could do was breathe and think about what might happen next.I am Seraphina Grace. The Alpha's favorite “girl," as everyone said.If an outside attack was what it took to free me from him, so be it.My Alpha is Xandriel. He had no mate, and even though I was more of a slave to him, he had me doing most of the tasks meant for the Luna.But I wasn't a Luna.I just tried to be myself.I didn't like Xandriel or how he treated me and other women. He was rude, cruel, and beastly.This raid didn’t surprise me. Xandriel had so many enemies that it was a wonder our camp hadn't been attacked sooner. The chains holding me clanked and jangled, making me more scared.But I was strong and determined to escape."Xandriel's gone, but we hav
Seraphina We walked together from the path up to the highway. The forest was full of trees, muddy, dark, and kinda creepy. This is the first time I ever did this. Xandriel never let me wander far, so I never did. It was a good thing because I would have definitely gotten lost.A black Audi with dark windows and chrome wheels was waiting. In the back seat, where Alexander sat next to me, I kept my hands in my lap.I put some space between us for safety.He growled but respected my request. Alexander was the most beautiful man I had ever seen. His body was sculpted perfectly, and his tattoos were both delicate and masculine. He had two earrings in each ear, and his hair was neatly cut.“Why are you so tense?” he said as he looked out the window. I could be angry and bitter about what he did, but part of me wasn't. No one knew what it was like to be with Xandriel, and I was one of the few who could handle him.Xandriel had no heart or mind, I was certain. Alexander knew that if anyone d
Seraphina Once more, it was raining hard, like it hadn't stopped since I arrived. I asked Alexander to leave me alone because his angry fits were too much for me.That weirdo!He treated me oddly, almost unfairly.I didn't want to leave the room, so I stayed put. I'd never been apart from Xandriel for this long, and we were far away from each other and I’m liking it.Without me, he didn't have much power because he can’t do simple stuff to take care of himself. He can’t even cook a simple meal.When the bedroom door opened, I got scared, my heart racing. I could hear my own pulse in my ears. I didn't dare look back to see who it was. I guess my stay is over, and I can hear someone starting to come in."Are you hungry?" Alexander's voice bounced off the walls, and I trembled. I wanted to act brave, to show no fear. "Do you want to come to dinner with me?" He tried to ask, but seemed afraid of being rejected. It was like he didn't know how. This man wasn't inexperienced, he must've be
SeraphinaI paced my room, the early morning light creeping in. Alexander hadn’t come back since the last time we saw him. I couldn’t deny my curiosity, but they say curiosity killed the cat.His room was on the top floor. I wasn’t sure why I went there, but I did. I climbed the stairs. He lay there, head to the side, right arm under the pillow. The sheet barely covered his belly, exposing the tattoos on his chest and stomach.Alexander was stunning, almost beautiful. His black hair was short and neatly cut. He looked so peaceful asleep.When Xandriel lacked sex, his temper flared. I believed Alexander’s life was also the same as Xandriel, all about sex, always surrounded by eager young women. Maybe it’s an alpha thing to have more than one woman.If I could make Alexander trust me, I could escape this prison-like mansion. I could get away without being caught.I shut the door, fighting my urges. I needed to stay away from him. His rude and careless words didn’t make me care if he got
SeraphinaThe kitchen was massive, with an island big enough for fifteen stools, all granite, black, and chrome. It looked straight out of a damn magazine. A huge handmade wooden cross, carved with a unique design, hung on the wall. It was beautiful, but I doubted Alexander was religious. Picture frames of the pack members lined the walls, like military photos with serious faces.There were hundreds of men but only about twenty women warriors. Even the men were all annoyingly attractive.I perched on a stool while Margo stood at the stove. I felt awkward; I should have been the one cooking, not her, the Alpha's sister."Don't let my brother treat you like crap. He's really a big wimp," Margo laughed, tossing something in a pan and turning on the stove. "I'll swear to it."If Alexander hadn't recognized me as his mate, he would have used and probably killed me. I insisted, "He’s also not above kidnapping. He destroyed my territory, burned it to the ground.""Well, if you're his mate, h
SeraphinaI started feeling bad again. The way Alexander acted showed he wasn't expecting this, and he hated it.“Yoohoo! Alexander boy, long time no see.”Three huge men dragged their chairs to our table. Alexander stiffened in his seat. I stared at the table, sensing these men were powerful without needing to ask."Alexander, boy. Haven't seen you here in weeks," the biggest one taunted, slapping Alexander on the back. Alexander didn't seem like the joking type. His face was usually cold and serious."I had no reason to be," Alexander replied with a half-smile, trying to keep him at arm's length. Something in his eyes told me to stay calm, that everything was fine, or that I'd be fine no matter what. "Why are you here on a Saturday night with nothing better to do?""Of course, you're the business," a man replied. Should I ask to go to the bathroom? Should I avoid sudden moves? I was in Alexander's world, one I knew little about. I’m pretty sure these men had a past deal with Alexan