<b>Chapter </b><b>59 </b>
Aria’s <b>POV </b>
The second round of sex we had was long and exhausting. The man had stamina like a damn machine, I was seriously starting to think he didn’t get fired.
He finally had <b>to </b>stop in the middle because I was literally about to pass out. I was shaky, drained, and clearly low on blood sugar.
“<b>You </b>need food”
He scooped me up and carried me to the table, dragging the breakfast te back in front of me.
“I’m <b>not </b>hungry, Imuttered.
Actually, my stomach had been growling like crazy, but I just didn’t want to eat
“You have to eat. Or do <b>you </b>want me to feed you!”
He picked up a fork <b>and </b>scooped some scrambled eggs like he actually meant it. And that’s when I realized he was serious! If I didn’t eat, this man–this cold blooded, ruthless Alpha–would absolutely hand feed me like a child.
“Okay, <b>stop</b><b>!</b>” I blurted, snatching the fork out of his hand. “I’ll eat <b>myself</b>.”
And so began the painful process of chewing and swallowing food with a knotted stomach.
The truth, though, was that it tasted amazing, actually. <b>Way </b>too good for me to believe he was the one who made it. Because it didn’t look like someone who oven knew where the kitchen was.
He wouldn’t let me sit on a chair, either.
Now I was nted firmly in hisp whilete. He had one arm wrapped around my waist, and the other asionally brushed my hair back. He kept kissing the side of my neck, breathing in my <b>scent </b>like he <b>was </b>addicted to it.
“This doesn’t feel like you,” I said after choking
down a bite of pancake.
“What do you mean?” he asked, twirling a strand of my hair between his fingers.
“All this clinginess Affection. Being<b>… </b>gentle. Can you go back to how you were before?” I said coldly
Honestly, I’d rather have him be cruel.
It was easier to hate him that way.
ustay
ty here with me like this, I’ll always be like this,” he said softly, like he meant it.
“<b>As </b>long as <b>you</b>!
“Oh really? No more telling me I’m worthless! No more orgy parties with random women?” I shot back.
His body tensed instantly lost control sometimes. I’m not proud of that. But it won’t happen <b>again</b><b>.” </b>
Yeah…like I’d ever believe in him <b>again</b>.
Sensing my suspicion, he tightened his hold <b>argund </b>my waist. “Things will get better, Aria. I know it. I always feel better when you’re here.”
I stayed silent
But seriously, it his first crush in life and his ex–wife couldn’t <b>heal </b>him, why the hell did he think I could do it? And I was just a glorified prisoner to him.
He kissed me again, deeper this time. I felt the shift in his breath, the heat rising from his body. And sure enough… I could text him
hard again
“Want to finish what we started?” he murmured against my lips.
God, seriously? “Are you for real right now? Is this how often a normal male have sex?
He chuckled hoarsely. “Maybe not. But it’s your fault for being this damn attractive. I don’t think I’ll ever get enough.”
His hand was sliding down again. I caught his wist just in time.
“No. Not now. It’s still… sore. And swollen. I need a break.”
His expression turned serious fast. “Let me see.”
treed restit
“What? No!” I gasped. “I just r
He frowned, then reluctantly backed of “If it’s still not better by tonight, I have to check if you need treatment.”
My face turned bright red.
So apparently that excuse was only good until sundown.
“So what do you want to do <b>today</b>?” he asked, stroking my hair. “Wanna go hunting in the mountains? Or take <b>a </b>swim in theke? The water’s perfect <b>this </b>time of year.”
“We’re staying here longer?” <b>I </b>asked, stiffening “Where are my grandmother and May?”
“They’re fine. I just wanted more time with you here. We barely get <b>any </b>privacy
But I wanted to see my family and friend so badly, just to make sure they were okay. <b>Yet </b>he didn’t give me time to press for more answers. Instead, he was suddenly <b>all </b>excited, pulling out clothes for me and <b>asking </b>me to go hunting with him,
Honestly, I just wanted to curl up in bed and wallow in my miserable mood. But then again, being alone with him in this bedroom? Probably even more dangerous, Going outside might actually be safer.
So I got dressed and followed him out.
And the moment I stepped outside, I realized just how deep into the mountains we were
Towering peaks surrounded us. Thick forests were everywhere. We must’ve been tucked into some remote <b>valley</b>. Even if shifted into my it’d take days to find a way out.
“Why the hell is there even a cabin out here?” I asked. This wasn’t exactly a tourist spot
“Ie here sometimes. To hunt. Sometimes i stay a week or two.” he said.
So basically, even after all those hours of escaping, I was still running in circles inside <b>his </b>territory.
It was enough to make me want to scream.
He shifted into his woll, stretched out his massive body, and then looked down at me. He mind–linked me:
“Want to ride on my back? Or are <b>you </b>shitting too?<b>” </b>
“Ride on the mighty Alpha’s back? How would <b>I </b>dare?” I snarked.
He growled low in warning. “If you keep that attitude, Aria, we’re going to have venous problems.”
y wolf and ran,
I didn’t want to keep provoking him, But sometimes, I just couldn’t control the anger burning in my <b>chest</b>. It would take a long time for Quart
So I didn’t respond. I just shifted.
My well was small. Even smaller than most she wolves. But at least she was graceful and beautiful, with golden brown fur that shimmered in the sunlight.
Grayson’s ck wolf seemed to love her. He immediately came over when she finished shining, nudging her side gently, rumbling in his throat
She didn’t mind his touch.
She nipped yfully at his <b>neck </b>and darted forward. He followed right after.
“Grey really likes your woll,” heughed through the mind–link. I guess Grey was his woll’s name.
“What’s yours called?” he asked.
“Avery.”
“Grey sneaked into your dream to y with her a couple of times before. He was so rxed afterward.”
I thought <b>back </b>to that dream–wolves chasing each other through a pine forest.
it had been one of the happiest and most rxed moments I’d had in ages. I wondered if I’d ever feel that free <b>again</b>.
Our wolves started running. His woll was three times Avery’s size, powerful and fast. He could’ve easily left us in the dust. But he didn’t. He ran besiderant, clearing obstacles, guiding the way.
The scent of nature filled my nose as Avery sped up. Wind rushed through our fur. The <b>forest </b>bed shook underneath our paws.
For a moment, all the heaviness in my chest faded.
I felt…free.
A rustling came from the trees ahead. Avery leapt forward with a snarl and pounced
it was a <b>young </b>deer,
She bit down, and it let out a low cry before dropping dead.
Greytrotted over, growling low in approval.
“Well done,” Grayson said, a hint of amusement in his voke. ““A deer,… very cute.”
Hey! We’re not powerful warriors or Gammas. A deer’s more than enough for us.”
Avery shook out her fur proudly. She was clearly pleased with her each.
“Want to take it back to the cabin? We can roast it for dinner,” he suggested.
Avery let out a soft growl of agreement. She picked up the <b>deer </b>in her <b>jaws </b>and walked ahead with her chin up proudly. Grey told close behind. licking the blood from her fur with great tendemess.
We ran a little longer before heading back just before sunset
I was beyond exhausted at this point.
As a city wolf, this was the most physical activity i’d done in ages. So <b>as </b>soon as we were back, I left the deer for him to handle and dragged myself to the bathroom
When I came out, the cabin was already filled with the mouthwatering smell of roasted mest.
And I found him standing in front of the TV, watching i
How this remote ass cabin even had cable was absolutely beyond me.
The anchor was saying.
…Apex is currently experiencing unprecedented chaos, Mier losing the Elrod partnership, every decision made by new VP Delh and her husband Ja has been under fire from shareholders and the public. Some say they’re driving the world’s biggestpany straight into the ground.”
The screen cut to footage.
Delh and Jace were getting out of a car, rushing into Apex headquarters under a wall of security, Protesters were screaming at themt, some even throwing things.
The two of them looked like two rats in daylight.
The anchor continued:
“And seriously, a former socialite and a pretty boy who’s never seeded at anything<b>. </b>How can these two people lead thispany and this pack? The members <b>have </b>spoken. We want our true leader Alpha Grayson back!”
I nced over at the man of <b>the </b><b>hour</b>.
He looked calm Completely unbothered by this chaos
“But where was Alpha Grayson anyway? He hasn’t been seen in the public’s eyes for weeks. Is he on a ssified military mission? Or is something wrong with his health? The public is growing more and more concerned<b>.</b><b>” </b>
Well. It’s neither of those.
He was just here in the middle of nowhere. Busy imprisoning me.
“Are you ok with this?” Lasked. “Thepany’s stock p
price is in freefall during your absence.”
“Are
<b>Are </b>you worried about me?” he said, amused.
I shrugged. “Not really. Just wondering when we’re heading <b>back</b>.““Why should lover get worried about him? It’s not like he’d ever go bankrupt
He pulled me into his arms, kissing my hair. “I think Delh and that idiot deserve to suffer a bit longer. Besides, I thought you’d be happy?”
-Why would I be happy?”
“I know they hurt you. I’ll punish them for you. Zane’s not the only one who can fight for you. I can do that too.” He said, possessively.
AD
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