*JORDYN’S POV*“Jordyn…call me Jordyn when we’re alone,” I said, my voice low as I gazed into her eyes. The look that flashed across her face was a mix of surprise and discomfort. I could sense her hesitation, I knew she was going to decline, her lips were already parted to protest, so I added,“It’s an order,” My tone was firm but gentle, a subtle reminder of my authority without being overbearing.Her expression was a picture of discomfort, her eyebrows furrowed and her lips pursed, as if she was struggling to come to terms with my request.It was adorable and I found myself fighting back a chuckle. Her expressions were always funny and entertaining.Just as I was enjoying the sight, she turned to look up at me, and I quickly wiped the smile off my face, attempting to fabricate a serious expression.I breathe a silent sigh of relief, feeling grateful for the opportunity to walk with her, to simply exist in her presence.The pleasure of strolling side by side with her was undeniable.
*JORDYN’S POV* I walked into the bar with Josh and was immediately dismayed by the familiar faces I saw sitting there.“If I had told you, would you have agreed to come?” Josh said, shrugging sheepishly.He had invited other friends…people I didn’t want to see.I glared at him, my side eye deadly. “I hate those guys,” I hissed.Josh downplayed my concerns. “How bad can it be to just sit there and ignore them,” He said. “I only wanted to liven up the place.”I sighed, not buying whatever liveliness those guys had to offer. Josh waved at the unwanted guests, announcing our arrival.As we approached the table, one of the guys, Ivan, greeted us with a cheerful smile.“Oh, what’s up dudes?” He asked, exchanging a friendly handshake with Josh.“can’t believe our almighty Alpha Jordyn stepped out for a drink” Another guy, Edward chimed in.I glared at him, my eyes warning him to tread carefully.“Come on Edward, don’t talk like that,” Josh rebuked him playfully. “You know how hard it is to
*BRIANNE’S POV*I slid into the passenger seat, my eyes widening in surprise. “How did you know where I live?” I asked.Janette flashed a playful grin. “I have my ways,” She teased, her eyes sparkling with amusement.I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. “But how did you…”Janette interrupted me, her eyes fixed on the road ahead. “My brother is your personal GPS, apparently,” She said with a chuckle.My eyes narrowed, intrigued. “Your brother?” I repeated.“He asked me to swing by and pick you up, take you back to the pack house” She nodded.“What!” I exclaimed, my voice echoing in the car. Alpha Jordyn could be so unbelievable, why would he even bother to do that?Janette’s expression remained serene, her eyes fixed on the road. The silence that followed was oppressive, punctuated only by the soft hum of the engine.Then, without warning, Janette spoke up, her voice gentle but probing. “Brianne” She called out, her eyes flickered towards me.I turned to her, urging her to continue.“What i
*BRIANNE’S POV*The girls chatter filled the air as we made our way through the woods, their excitement for the party or gathering was palpable.As we walked further into the woods, the trees grew taller and the shadows deepened. My unease began to creep back in, but the girls kept chatting and laughing, distracting me from my worries and putting my mind at ease…a little bit.Suddenly, they stopped at a clearing—an empty space. I expected to see a crowd of people, music, and lights, but no one was there.Where was everybody?I turned to the girls, my confusion and concern evident. “where is everybody?” I asked, my voice croaked with a hint of unease.“Surprise!” Sophia exclaimed as she ran childishly to the middle of the open space.I watched her with confusion etched on my face. What surprise? They brought me all the way for this?“I thought you said everybody was going to be here,” I said again, trying to get answers from them. My instincts were starting to scream warning but I didn
*BRIANNE’S POV*I shut my eyes tight, bracing myself for the pain, but nothing happened. I opened my eyes slowly, peeking to see what was stopping Sophia’s attack.And that’s when I saw him, Alpha Jordyn, standing right there. How did he find us?His eyes were fixed intently on Sophia, exuding a mix of anger and authority.The hands that held my arms suddenly released them, and the girls moved away from me, fear evident in their eyes. Sophia’s claws retracted, and she took a step back.“Al…Alpha Jordyn… what are you doing here?” Sophia asked in a trembling voice.I stood there, wondering how he knew I was here or how he even found us in these deep woods.‘My brother is your personal GPS’ Janette’s words echoed in my head.“Alpha Jordyn…we were just showing Brianne around,” Sophia said again, smiling awkwardly.His look gave the impression that he wasn’t buying whatever Sophia was saying.He stood in the trees, his gaze resting on me, he didn’t pay any attention to the three girls sta
*BRIANNE’S POV*I sniffed, “yes, it’s all fake,” I said, my voice trembling. “Please just let me go,” I pleaded, tears streaming down my cheeks.His face darkened, and his jaw clenched in frustration. He suddenly moved towards me, his strides elegant but urgent.As he closed the distance between us, he hissed and punched the wall behind me, making me jump. I felt a surge of fear and confusion. His eyes were wide, but not just with anger. They seemed to be burning with raw primal emotion that I couldn’t quite understand.“Brianne!” He growled, his voice low and intense.My mind raced as I stared at him. Why is he getting worked up? I didn’t understand what was happening.“Alpha Jordyn, please…” I started to say, but he cut me short.“You think I want to do this?” He asked with a low growl, his voice dripping with frustration.“You think I always want to go to the rescue of a random girl I met two weeks ago?” He continued,He took a step closer, his veins bulging in his forehead. “You
*BRIANNE’S POV*“Are you okay?” I asked in a low voice, trying to calm him down.But my words seemed to have the opposite effect because his gaze suddenly snapped to me.“Mine!” He growled. “You’re mine!” His hair was damp with sweat and his body was tensed.He needed to calm down, or else, he’d end up hurting himself or even hurting me.I knew I had to act fast, probably pour a bowl of cold water on him.I searched the room frantically, my eyes scanning for anything to help him calm down, but there was no water. Nothing helpful was in sight. The sound of his ragged breathing grew louder and his muscles tensed even more.That’s when I remembered something. If my theory is correct, and I turn out to be his mate, I had to do something to him that would help him calm down. Probably a soft touch, a hug, or…a kiss.No, no. I can’t do that. But a soft touch would probably not do anything from the look of things. I wasn’t thinking straight, I didn’t want him to pass out, because he was alre
*JORDYN'S POV*(Earlier)I sat with Josh in my office, staring blankly at the paper in my hand. My mind was a million miles away, consumed by thoughts that had been plaguing me for days.Josh’s sudden question snapped back to reality.“Are you okay?” He asked, his brows furrowed with concern.I looked up at him, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly. I wanted to confide in him, something that had been burning inside me. But I hesitated, unsure if I was ready to reveal something so personal.“Josh…,” I began, my voice barely above a whisper.Josh’s eyes locked onto mine, his gaze was patient and encouraging. He knew me too well, and I could sense his curiosity piqued.“I think I found my mate…” I said finally, the words tumbling out in a rush.Josh’s expression changed from curiosity to shock. His eyes widened and His mouth opened slightly, as if he was about to say something But couldn't quite form the words. I watched him intently, anxious about his reaction.But to my surprise, his