When I get out of the tub, I am not any more prepared than I was going in. But Vienna gets me all made up in a beautiful silver gown. She and a few other maids come in to do my hair and makeup. I look really pretty–for me–and the maids are all kind enough to tell me how “ravishing” and “gorgeous” I

“You’re not,” I assure him. “I’m… terrified.” An uncomfortable giggle escapes my lips. “But I understand my duties as well. I can’t let my pack down or the king.”“It sounds like we have similar allegiances, then,” he says, his hand squeezing mine. “I don’t take my responsibilities lightly.”“Neithe

“Yes, Alpha Mark,” I say, my voice raspy with want. He chuckles, his grin slightly crooked. “I think we are on a first name basis now, baby.” He leans down and presses his lips to mine before he pulls away and slips off of the bed, releasing me for the first time since we began. I try to catch my

“Uh… I’m not sure I really feel comfortable talking to you guys about that sort of thing,” I confess. “Just be gentle with her, and it’ll be fine.”Tristan smirks at me. “Wait–are you serious? Be gentle. Dude, I’m not sure that’s in my playbook.”I glare at him. “You’d better figure it out, man. She

I was definitely going to turn into a monster after all this. This is why I didn’t think I wanted to be with any other Alphas after Mark. If I only stuck with him. At least all the marks would look the–The voice inside my head is abruptly halted mid-sentence as a cheery laugh from behind us makes u