Chapter 25

Mariah POV

I’m getting dressed after having a few rounds of sex with Nick. I can feel his burning gaze behind me, making the hairs on the back of my neck stand. I feel him get closer, and suddenly he wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me against him.

“Never come to the club without underwear again.” He growls in my ear.

I turn around to face him; his hand doesn’t leave my waist, and I raise an eyebrow.

“What happens if I don’t listen to Alpha?" I say it seductively.

He leans close to my ear, causing me to shiver, but I try to act like he isn’t affecting me.

“Then I would have to punish you.” He growls in my ear, sending shivers through my body.

I try to compose myself, and I gather all my strength and push him away from me. I can tell he wasn’t expecting it; I can see his shocked expression, and I smirk.

“I do whatever I want, Nick; remember, you don’t own me.” I say it firmly and turn to leave.

I hear a growl from behind me. I turn to look, but by the time I turn, he is already