Alexander’s POVI was shaking like a leaf with my phone in my hand, worried."Do it!" Ghost mused. "You have nothing to lose!""It's-""No, it is!" Ghost cut me off. "Just phone the girl!"My heart was racing a thousand miles per hour, making me sweat under my collar—this felt worse than asking Emily to dance!"Should I take charge?" Ghost suggested."N-no-no!" I muttered, trying to push my nerves aside.I took a long and deep breath, closing my eyes and forcing my racing heart to calm."Feeling better?" Ghost asked, concerned."Sure," I said, looking at the phone in my hand.I quickly dialed Mila's number, waiting for it to ring."Mila's phone," a husky voice answered after the second ring.I paused, startled, to hear him answering the phone.What do I do now?"What's Mila's name again?"It was on the tip of my tongue, but I just couldn't remember. I remember him coming from a neighborhood pack."James?" Ghost asked."No, it is not that!" I said."Jeremy? James? Max?" Ghost said."No
Emily's POVA surprised giggle escaped my lips when I entered my bedroom. A huge bouquet of roses stood lovely and proudly on my dresser. There were more or less fifty white roses, with a single red embedded in the center of the huge bouquet.They were absolutely stunning, and I could help but smile out of appreciation."Ah," Luke's voice came from behind me, startling me. I guess he must have heard me giggle and came to see what made me so happy and excited."I see you found your little surprise," he said lazily, lying against the door frame."You knew about this?" I asked, surprised.Luke nodded."How did Alex manage to get hold of so many?" I asked, lifting a small card from the flowers. "It is not rose season.""Alpha has his ways," Luke said, smiling.I turned the card around, reading the neat handwriting on the back."I'm sorry," the card read. "Will you forgive me?""What's this all about?" I asked, waving the card in the air.Luke sighed and shifted his weight to both his feet
Alexander’s POVI was nervously waiting in the foyer for Emily. I was already showered and dressed and was fiddling anxiously with my tie.I had a bunch of butterflies in my stomach, which I couldn't get rid of, and my gaze kept on jumping to my watch. 7 p.m.—it was time."She is taking the stairs," Luke suddenly said next to me.My gaze moved toward the stairs, and it was as if at that very moment everything slowed when Emily came into sight.My heart jumped into my throat, the butterflies became even more active inside my belly, and my emotions internally spiraled out of control. I couldn't focus; I was happy, angry, and even jealous at the same time.One thing was for sure: tonight, no one should even dare look at my mate! She is MINE!"She looks stunning," Ghost chirped, appreciating the sight. "I haven't seen such a pretty woman before.""Beautiful," I corrected in awe, cutting Ghost off. "She looks beautiful in that dress!"I agree," Ghost said. "Like a real Luna!"The dress Lu
Emily's POVThe drive to the city was quiet, yet the sexual tension in the back seat of the SUV with Alex sitting next to me didn't go unnoticed.Alex was holding my hand and was silently playing with my fingers, leaving a trail of sparks everywhere his fingers touched. His intoxicating scent had wrapped me in something that felt like a blanket, creating my own cocoon and making me feel all fuzzy and warm inside.This was heaven. I felt so relaxed and happy being with Alex.Luke was driving, and he constantly glanced back in the rear mirror at us.Was he checking up on us?He had this cocky smirk on his lips, which made me feel like he was looking right through me.What was he up to?What did he know?Why was he helping Alex?Was it his duty to his Alpha or did it go deeper?Luke took a turn-off just outside the city, and the board next to the road indicated that we were going to some warehouse."I thought you said we were having dinner in the city," I asked."We are," Alex said. "But
Alexander’s POV "So?" I asked, sitting back in the restaurant chair. "What is your favorite color?" We had just finished our main course and were waiting for our desserts. "Red," Emily said, tapping her fingers on the table. I wasn't sure if she had become bored or if something else was bothering her, but I did notice her playfulness drying up the second we stopped at the warehouse outside the city. We were not supposed to stop there first, but Luke insisted—or else the business transaction couldn't be done on time. "Mmm," Ghost muttered. "The color of fire. It suits her." "Just plain red?" I asked. "Or a deep red?" "More like a dark ruby red," she answered, finding my gaze. "What about you?" "It's hard to say," I said with a crooked smile. "It was always blue, but these days it's rose-red." "Interesting," Emily said. "And a particular reason why?" "Your intoxicated scent," I said without thinking, and my face heated up in embarrassment. Emily's face was twisted in disbeli
Emily's POVAlex's dance moves were inspiring to watch, and every time I thought he couldn't top off a specific move, he proved me wrong."Are you getting tired, Miss Parker?" Alex asked, with a teasing smile playing at the corners of his lips.I was dying to taste those lips!Wait, what? Did he call me Parker?"No," I said, feeling my breath race. "I still have a lot in me."Alex laughed and twirled me around, then pulled me back into his chest.Our eyes met, and small little devils were dancing in his gray eyes. He looked happy and relaxed, with a pinch of playfulness."I am surprised that you are keeping up with me," he said seriously. "Not many can."If only he knew how many hours I had put into dancing.I never stopped practicing when I fell in love with dancing.My parents allowed me to take after-school dance classes, and when I left Opal Pack, Xavier introduced me to a private dance teacher, Herold Henderson.Herold served on the council at White Moon Pack. He was a well-known
Emily's POVThe sound of the shower tap opening shook me awake. I blinked a couple of times against the bright morning light, and a tired yawn escaped my lips.I stretched out my body like a lazy cat, only to be reminded about what I had done last night.I sighed, with a smile forming on my lips. For the first time in five years, I felt content-Alpha Alexander Black, my mate, made love to me last night.My hand instinctively moved to the round-shaped pendant Alex gifted me last night.It was beautifully crafted in the shape of a crescent moon, with two wolves cast out of gold in the center—one cast in white gold and the other in rose gold.It was the prettiest thing I have ever seen, and I loved it. My thoughts drifted off to our conversation in the early hours of the night, just after Alex tired me out after rounds and rounds of pure hot sex."I wanted to give you this at dinner," Alex said, helping me put on the chain. "But I ran into some complications, delaying the surprise.""Wh
Alexander’s POVEmily was a goddess in bed last night. She was wild and funny, and she knew exactly when and where to touch me to drive me over the top. I just couldn't get enough of her touch, her body, and her warmth!"I wouldn't be too surprised if she fell pregnant after last night," Ghost mused. He was in a very good mood this morning."Can you imagine that?" I said, a smile following on my lips. "Me being a father.""You are already one," Ghost reminded me."You are right," I said with a sigh, my smile faltering. "But there is a difference between having a title and being one."My thoughts traveled down memory lane about last night.I was nervous, like it was the first time we were doing it. I wasn't sure if Emily would agree.When Emily pulled me toward her, there was no going back and stopping me.I just wanted to bury myself inside her and claim her as mine.I pinned her hands above her head, ripping her small, tiny black lace panties from her body."You don't need those anym