We arrived at the hospital at the end of visiting hours, but Victor told Amy and Justin to stay while he and Jayden spoke with hospital staff in the hall outside of Mr. Gray’s room. Mr. Gray and Justin eyed Moose and Bert with curiosity while Amy giggled.My security team was in professional guard mode. They stood, ready to defend us, on either side of the door, and everyone felt safer.They allowed Victor and Jayden to enter the room when they were finished in the hallway, but they stopped the two men with him until Victor told them it was okay for them to come into the room.“This is Dr. Knef and Marco Toro, the hospital’s head of security,” Victor told us. “Mr. Toro told us the red wolves were confronted by another doctor when they entered this floor. He was badly mauled.”“Will he live?” Mr. Gray asked. His voice was stronger than I expected, even though he looked exhausted.“Yes,” Dr. Knef said. “He was lucky. The attack was interrupted when a nurse saw what was happening and cal
“How did you like the new self-defense class Jayden suggested?” Victor asked as he drove us to the beach in his black pickup. We had Amy and Mr. Gray's things in the back, so they wouldn’t need to bring much with them tomorrow.It was Victor’s idea to keep anybody watching the hospital from knowing the Grays were leaving town. Jayden was picking up Mr. Gray and then meeting Moose, Bert, Amy, and Justin at Alex’s.The group would then travel in a van marked as a laundry service to the beach house. They should be safe there, but I wanted to ensure they had everything they needed before Victor and I returned to the city.“It’s a good class,” I replied and ran a hand over Victor’s hard bicep. “I learned a few new moves, but the instructor wasn’t nearly as hot as you.”Victor gave me a grin. “After we get the house ready, let’s walk on the beach and have a romantic dinner like we did the last time we were at the beach house.”“And then?” I asked with a seductive look.Victor’s gaze was smo
“Let’s take our dessert out onto the deck,” Victor said when we entered the master bedroom. “And let’s get comfortable.”He began to undress while I slipped into the bathroom to remove my clothing before donning a bathrobe.When I came out of the bathroom, Victor stood on the deck in his boxer briefs. His body was incredible. The way each powerful muscle was visible beneath his skin took my breath away.I walked up to him and put my arms around his lean waist. “So, what’s for dessert?”“Tiny wild strawberries and whipped cream,” he said. “Have a seat, and I’ll serve you. You’ll love it.”I sat on a deck chair while he opened the bag and took out a bottle of champagne, two crystal flutes, and two bowls.He poured the champagne and handed me a glass before uncovering the contents of the bowls.The strawberries were tiny, no larger than the tip of my thumb, and they were a deep red. Victor dipped one into the fresh whipped cream and held it close to my lips.I opened my mouth and accepte
“They make a stunning couple,” Victor said. “Good for William.”He was sincere. Victor always liked William, and they were good friends until both Alpha males found themselves in competition for me due to the double-mate bond.“Let’s go say hello and meet her,” I said.Victor and I exited the truck and walked over to the new couple.“Hello, William,” Victor said as he held out his hand to William. “It’s good to see you.”William shook Victor’s hand. “It’s good to see you, Victor …and you too, Daisy. You look as if you got some sun lately.”“We were at the beach,” I said. “We’ll tell you about it in the house.”William could be trusted with Amy‘s whereabouts. She was his friend too, and he would never betray a friend.“First, I’d like you to meet someone very special to me,” William said. “Victor and Daisy, I’d like you to meet Penny Carter. Penny, these are my good friends, Daisy Wilson and Victor Klein.”The pretty Beta girl with gingery-blonde hair blushed as she spoke to us. “It’s
When we arrived at the restaurant that evening, Gray’s wasn’t as full as usual, but there was still a crowd eager to enjoy Chef Gray’s delicious recipes.Our reserved table near the artificial waterfall was ready, and the hostess seated us immediately.Like the carpeting and silk wallpaper, the waterfall was new. Before the attack, Mr. Gray had made many new improvements to the decor and added skilled staff.“This seems like a nice place,” Penny said. It was obvious that she was nervous, but I could understand her discomfort.“Wait until you taste the food,” William told her. “It’s fantastic. And I want you to meet Amy and her boyfriend, Justin, as soon as they return to Denhurst.”“They want to return before the new term starts at the city college,” I said. “Amy and Justin are enrolled there.”“I thought she was applying at the same colleges as you,” William said. “Did she change her mind to be with Justin? With his family connections, he could get into any school he wants.”I kept m
I knew letting my fear take over could get me killed. But during my self-defense classes, I never imagined how terrifying it would be to face the red wolves alone.“Victor,” I cried out in my mind as the snarling pair circled me, the streetlights glinting off their angry eyes and sharp teeth.My own anger began to build when I realized one or both of these werewolves killed Deirdre, and they almost killed my best friend’s father.“Who are you!” I screamed. “You are nothing but murdering cowards, and I promise you will pay for your crimes.”My words struck them like darts. The enraged snarls grew more intense, and they crouched low, ready to spring at me.”“Daisy, remember your training,” Diana begged. “Shift, right now!”“Diana, come forth,” I commanded.I shifted in a flurry of fabric pieces, and my wolf’s snarls joined those of the rogue wolves.They were communicating telepathically, and I could tell when they signaled each other that it was time to attack. Ready for the worst, I m
I recognized Penny’s light tone and then William’s voice as it joined in with another male.“They’re back,” I said. I liked the other couple, but my voice was tinged with disappointment.“They aren’t here yet,” Victor whispered. “They’re talking to the cook. We need to make it fast.”He drove himself into my body, plunging deeper with each thrust. The urgency to satisfy ourselves before we were discovered was maddening.The sensual suspense and Victor’s gyrations sent me over the edge. My womanhood pulsed around his rod, making him meet me in our personal paradise.Our souls touched as we climaxed. I could feel how much he loved me as we held each other in the afterglow.“You’re the only woman who can match my thirst for passion,” Victor said with a tender kiss.But our friends would soon be back. He wrapped a small blanket around his waist and went to the door.“You’re back,” Victor said to William. “You must have hurried.”“We didn’t want you to be caught without something to wear,”
“I need to find Andrew Archer,” I told Moose and Bert as I climbed into an association SUV. “I must speak with him. Let’s check his office at Archer Enterprises. If he’s not there, we’ll ask his secretary and tell her it's an important association matter.”Moose drove us into the city and found a parking spot near the Archer’s building. We were welcomed at the first-floor reception desk and allowed to travel upstairs to Andrew’s office.“He might say more if you two stay in the hallway,” I told my bodyguards. “Don’t worry, I’ll be safe. He wouldn’t dare do anything to me in his office, and I’ll scream if I need you.”Moose eyed the vending machines near the elevator. “We’ll be right here, Miss Wilson.” He began digging in his pockets for change.I looked in my handbag and found several quarters.“You and Bert can call me Daisy,” I handed him the quarters. The extra large pair of Alphas were growing on me. They were genuinely nice guys, and I didn’t mind having them around.“Yes, ma’am