Drained Bonds

VI

dle of the forest, but I remember the relief I felt when I saw a flashlight approach me. It was Theo, and apparently, he and my father were looking everywhere for me. I remember seeing him and bursting into tears. I expe

ho could be at the door at this hour? The main house was miles away from the maid's quarters, and the maids were not allowed to l

pair of gray sweats and a plain white T, which was so thin I could trace the outline of his pecs if I were to reach forwa

The question left my lips b

were friends, after all. We had spent most of our childhood together playing within the walls I now served as. My father was his fathe

in the

ising a brow.

all, he wasn't the one who was going to get in trouble if anyone found out he was there. The sound of voices coming from down the halls stopped whatever words that were about to l

r, Theo was a lot taller and broader than many men in our pack. He barely fit into the room, crowding the little space I called min

e," I said, wrapping

wo steps closer to me. I took a step back,

ngers brushed my cheek, leaving a trail of tingles

I did, I wanted to say but stopped myself. Instead, and against my be

saying that word... did something to me. He dropped his thumb from my lips and took a step

ckname he called me since we were kids

in a mile's radius could tell that we were not compatible. I was the daughter of a traitor, and he was the son of the Alpha. Even with that aside, there was no guarantee that I was his fated mate. Everybody knew that the Moon Goddess picked only the strongest female to rule by the side of the Alpha,

ld. I do, but I had to come here. I had to know if the way I feel is complet

out a sigh. Then, before I know it, his hands are on my waist, pulling me closer and pressing my body

ot just imagining it." His lips brushed against my neck

is tomorrow," I said, i

e," I said, trying to make my voice firm but failing. I had to stop this. I needed to

f you, El." He nips

half moan,

t, El," I said

ne?" I

st

rst and the moment his lips w

the next day,