ved to the eastern part of Norway. The pack seemed alive, bustling with en

. The sight reminded me of my childhood with Layla. She wasn't just my stepsister; she was the best one anyone could ask for.

Warren's deep voice interrupted my t

my childhood," I said, glancing at him. His eyes glittered with an intensity that mad

t childhood," he muttered, his tone laced wi

se. I couldn't afford to lose my job on

headache that had plagued me all day finally began to subside. My wolf stirred within me, strong and alert, thoug

eyes snap open. Was he deliberately

e remarked with a smi

lack gate we approached. A flag hung prominently, bearing the design of a wol

orm. My gaze darted toward Warren. Could he be my

ished I could sink into my seat. My chee

w?" Warren asked, casting me a brief

e hell?! Could I have slept with my boss and not known?! My hand inst

om my thoughts. I scrambled out of the vehicle

ust an alpha-he was the Alpha King. My throat tightened as panic bubbled inside me. What would h

se my job,

ascending the grand staircase. He didn't wait for my response,

the tea and set it on the table in front of him. My phone blin

my voice steady despite the

window. The golden glow of the setting sun bathed his sharp features, making him look a

he tea was right there, on the table in front o

rk growing more mischiev

.. you want me to feed you the

ked edge as though this was all part of some game he was playing. Hi

ug. The warmth of the ceramic seeped into my palms, but it did nothing to calm the sto

air felt thick as he drained the cup, his piercing gaze fixed on me the

hat? Was this some twisted form of punishment for calling him an asshole e

ful smile on her face. "Are you the Alpha's new perso

the strange encounter. I forced myself to focus on her, desperat

haustion weighed heavily on me. My body ached, and all I wanted was t

aids talking nearby. Their hushed voices stopped me in

d his mate," one of them whispered

se and jealousy. "Is it that girl who came looking for him earli

er frustration evident. "G

wrong. The Alpha wasn't the man I'd spent the night with after all. My st