pte

ruises as a result of trying to navigate her way around the house and do the chores in a blindfold before her brain grasped

re safe and also well-fed. Except for Lydia's nonchalant behavior and constant fusses, everything els

g but what could she do? And today was the day she got to clean Ace'

man who loved orderliness. Lydia had left early that morning for some touch-ups. Alyssa couldn't help but wonder about the sort of treatmen

t happen even in her wildest imagination. It just wasn't possible. A rogue-like her couldn't be mated to an Alpha, the moon goddess always matched the dainty

y from Ace's things but Lydia had instructed her to clean it up before he arrived. According to the rules,

ing through the heavy air. Alyssa's heart skipped a beat as her eyes

gnition, tinged with a blend of excitement and apprehension. Her mate? In Alpha Larole's house? Her heart pound

ce, she asked, "Wh

inning her there like a hunter would do his prey. She panted, squinting her eyes to see who it

id you find me?" Sh

man he had pinned to the wa

ent, she had never been so grateful she had her blindfold o

ho are you?" She almost purr

A

puzzle that had haunted her every waking moment. The reason behind Alpha Larole's contract became clear, a revelation that sent a surge of conflic

making her wince from the bruises she had from earlier. Confusion washed over her as his ha

mind swirled with a maelstrom of emotions. She could feel every inch of him pressed against her, c

feel his lips against hers, for his hands to roam her body. She wanted his touch. She wanted him with a passion that erupted from de

ed in his husky voice that seemed

n of their mating bond, Alyssa couldn't be quiet. Not when he was threatenin

as hired by your fath

had hired his mate as a maid in his house.

er bruised body aching. The echoes of Ace's departing footsteps reverber