ARD'

I could have argued, could have reminded her that she was about to become my wife and that her place

ver return for her when the surgery was done,

urring past the tinted windows. I leaned my head against

to be mine after all t

YEA

o talk to my older brother, Greg Wellington, the new Alpha of Rainwood

ke the project a success but it has proven to be diff

ey wanted me to

ding caffeine before I walked into that meeting. I was already in

or the door, barely paying atten

A

ng through my expensive white shirt. I bit back a c

rry!" a voi

nleash my fury on whoever ha

en I s

ool uniform that was covered in mud from head to toe. Her long and dar

shade of blue I had ever seen. Wi

er scent of Jasmine and Vanil

over but I knew he would

g at my cup like it was my fault. "Who does that?

acity. "I was drinking it," I said flatly. "Tha

watch. Her eyes widened even further. "Oh no, no, no. I

breath, something that sounded suspiciously like "my life is over"

with coffee, watching he

ut her. But somehow, in that brief moment, that li

efiance. The way her voice had risen in indignation. The way she had run off with

ng curiosity. Besides, she was too young f

ot about her, ne

over her but it didn't work. That little high-schooler had bra

YEAR

ne of the most powerful packs in New York. I didn'

t he wanted. He wanted to ride on my coattails, to claim credit for my success. I had already deci

d composure, ready to play my part. But the moment I

was

man, her features sharp and elegant, her dark hair now styled in soft waves.

t to my nephew, her han

d turne

d, I'd like you to meet our new family member. This is Amy Har

e, I was raging. Fated mate? This beautiful, spirited

e Moon Godd

arned anything on his own. Derek, who can't keep his dick in his pant

her eyes. But there was nothing. She smiled polit

, Alpha Richard,"

ad no idea who I was. She had no idea that I

led, shook her hand, and

e before he did something stupid.

at the engagement party that my brother threw with all the pomp and circumstance that money could buy. I watche

tched her, my hatre

t just the scraps my brother's family would throw her way. She deserved so

laim her as mine and Derek presen

***

ound my secretary waiting outside my

e marriage contract as you requested. One year, no string

r. "Get some champagne ready in

, Al

n order. The terms were clear: Amy would become my wife and Luna. In return, I would pay for her

, staring at the ceiling. Despite my cold exterior,

gally. I couldn't wait to see the lo

desk, pulling me from m

iately. "Tell me

urgery was a complete success. Mrs. Emily Hart is stabl

cellent. Make sure she has the best

stood,

l from an unknown number

ho it was, so I answere

ed with emotions. "The surgery is over and m

hly. "I told you I will t

re she continued, "I'll come over

coaster for her and she was probably exhausted.

o it today and g

he hospital, I'll send my

ka

call and cal

rom the hospital. Br

, Al

Derek was probably still proud of himself for cheating on his mate who he believes is pow

njoy every second of