Dante's POV Today was the day I got to watch Allison in her element. News traveled fast around here and there was nothing that happened in my pack that was actually hidden from me. Maddox had informed me the day before that Allison had agreed to train with the guards this morning. Apparently, the guards were all excited about it. It seemed they hadn't gotten enough of her the last time. A smile curved my lips at the recollection of the time I had seen her in the gym with the guards. She had really been pissed off at my interruption. I got up really early even though I did not have much to do today. My clock showed it was a few minutes past 6. Perfect. By the time I showered, shaved, and dressed, Allison and the guards would have been at it for about an hour. After my morning routine, I walked towards the training ground. Maddox had told me that the guards planned on having a gym session. After that, they would proceed to the training grounds. "Good morning Alpha," greeted the gu
Allison's POVI could not stop the shiver that rocked my entire frame. Once again my traitorous body had betrayed me again. Why couldn't I be indifferent to his touch for once? The smirk on his handsome face told me that he knew the effect he was having on me. I tried to remind myself that we were outside, in full view of the house. My cheeks burned in embarrassment again as the events of the last few minutes played in my head. Once again, Dante had tried to seduce me in the presence of Lucius. I had no doubt that some of the guards heading towards the house had been witnesses to this. I groaned in frustration. Dante's expression lightened. "Feel anything yet?" he whispered. His hands wandered across my skin, leaving goosebumps in its wake. He slid his fingers between my bra for a second. My eyes widened in shock. Smirking, he trailed a finger along my spine. My knees almost buckled at the sensation. For once I was glad that he was firmly holding me in place. My body was trapped in
Allison's POV My food forgotten, I blinked rapidly. I could not believe my ears. Dante had just admitted to killing his parents in such an offhand, cold-blooded manner. He had done it with no change of expression at all. I prided myself on being a brutal fighter, someone who had killed more times than I could count. The people who I killed however were those who were scum and who deserved to die. I could not wrap my head around the concept of someone killing their own parents.I struggled to find reasons why, to fathom what offense they could have committed for their only son and heir to kill them both at the same time. Was he so eager to assume the title of Lycan king that he had murdered his parents? The version of Dante that I had become familiar with would never in my opinion do such a thing. Since I had gotten here, I had come to know that Dante had a sweet and considerate side. I didn't know the answer I was expecting when I asked the question but it definitely wasn't this. I
Allison's POV I glared at the mountain of food right in front of me. I had never felt less like eating in my life. For one, it hurt to swallow. Secondly, eating with Dante at my side was like torture. When a maid had come to call me down to breakfast this morning, I had deliberately used up a lot of time to get ready. I had earnestly hoped that Dante would be done with breakfast by the time I came into the dining room. Contrary to my expectations, he was there already eating with Madison and Maddox.Without a word to either of them, I had taken a seat. To make it worse, Madison had somehow totally gotten over her sour mood of the day before. She was back to her normal vivacious self. Inwardly, I groaned. This day couldn't get any worse. I heartily wished Madison had picked any other day to be friendly. She kept talking to me. I pointedly ignored her and tried to tune her voice out so it could become mere background noise. Dante on the other hand seemed only focused on eating. He wa
Dante's POV I blew out a relieved breath. Finally, the meeting was over and I could think a little. It was a wonder how I had sat through several hours of the just concluded meeting with the Alpha of one of the neighboring packs. I supposed the success of the meeting was largely due to Maddox. He had sort of taken charge and had filled in all the awkward pauses. The Alpha had seemed happy enough when he left so I supposed that my preoccupation had not been noticed. Impatiently, I slammed my fist on the table. The events of last night were still playing in my head. I had really hurt Allison- physically and emotionally as well. Allison always put up that tough exterior but I was pretty sure that she was hurting inside. She had covered it up by acting antagonistic towards me at breakfast this morning. The turtleneck sweater she had worn was a testament to the fact that the prints of my fingers were visible on her throat. Damn! I was such a jerk. It had been an uphill task to get Allis
Allison's POV I sat back with a relaxed sigh. The food here was really good. The waiter brought dessert and it tasted even better. I was literally sloshing with food. I had almost nothing to eat during breakfast today so I supposed Madison had come up with a good idea this time."Had enough or do you want more?" Madison teased. I smiled wryly. "I am literally sloshing with food.""Yeah. Me too. Do you want to go anywhere else?"I appeared to consider her request but I honestly did not want to go somewhere else. Though I had enjoyed this particular outing, hangouts were not my thing and I was already beginning to feel uneasy here. Dante would not approve of us going into the woods considering all that had happened lately but pushing the idea to Madison was worth a try."No. I think we should head back home," I checked my wristwatch. "We have been here for a few hours already."Madison stuck her lip out. "I never thought you were a stickler for time. Here I was thinking that you would
Allison's POVEven though I could not communicate with him through mindlink yet, I could feel the anger coming off Dante in waves. His teeth were bared and snarl after snarl erupted from him- his wolf's version of a scolding. I sighed, waiting for the tongue-lashing I knew was coming. I supposed that Madison had told him about us coming home in our wolf forms. It would have been much easier on both of us if she had wisely left that part out. But Madison was a prattler and did not seem to be able to keep any secrets. Stoically, I faced him. It actually turned out that I had done the right thing by being in the woods at that particular time, so I guessed that counted for something. Dante's shape seemed to warp before my eyes and before I blinked again, he was in his human form. He was not wearing any clothes apart from a tiny scrap of what must have been his boxers which currently hid his privates to a certain extent. That showed that he had come here at once. Perhaps he had phased
Dante's POV"Let go of me!" The man managed to cry out and tried to shake off my iron grip.When he did not succeed, he pounded feebly on my arm. His attempts to get free only served to fuel the intense rage I felt. My grip around his neck tightened. Through the red haze of rage that seemed to obscure my vision, I saw his face suddenly congested with blood as his air supply was cut off. He made a choking, gurgling sound which was like music to my ears. I wanted him to hurt, to bleed just as she had hurt the girl, just as he had tried to hurt Madison. He placed his hand around mine in a futile attempt to stop me from choking him. I withdrew one hand, grabbed his hands which were wrapped around mine, and squeezed. There was a satisfying crunch as several of his fingers broke. He opened his mouth and voiced out a soundless scream. The traitors' stubbornness was something I secretly enjoyed. I had no patience for a sniveling, groveling prisoner. Since I had gotten into the cell and dema