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Chapter Forty-One
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Once rejected, twice shy Chapter Forty-Two
Bryan’s POVBryan stalked out of the Alpha suite, anger pulsing through his veins. Luna! She’d been gone for three weeks. How the fuck was she already married and to Alpha Troy of all people? He was so furious that he didn’t even register the footsteps behind him.In his office, he poured a generous amount of whiskey in a tumbler glass and emptied it. The door to his office closed behind him and he turned with dark eyes that blazed in anger. Michelle crossed her arms over her chest and glared at Bryan.“What was that back there? I thought you wanted to make Troy and his entourage feel welcome!” Michelle’s voice grated on his nerves and the angrier he got the harder his dick got as well.“I don’t have to explain myself to you!” Bryan’s voice was low and dangerous and Michelle knew that he could snap at any moment.“I don’t know what the hell’s going on but you couldn’t keep your eyes off his wife! He noticed, Bryan!”Bryan was in front of her in the blink of an eye, his hand curling ar
Once rejected, twice shy Chapter Forty-Three
Reese’s POVReese had showered and changed her clothes while Troy sat on the bed. His eyes were sad and his expression was one of hurt and anger. He wasn’t mad at her though. He was pissed off at Bryan and the truth that Drake had figured out.She hadn’t dressed to impress, she wore a summer dress that ended below her knees and the neckline was high. Flat sandals adorned her feet and she’d left her hair loose. She hadn’t bothered with make-up either.“Reese,” Troy said and stood up from the bed.She lowered her head, not wanting to talk to him about anything. She didn’t want to discuss Bryan or Amber. Troy’s finger lifted her chin and she looked into his eyes. She could feel the bond pulsate between them.“I didn’t cheat on you. I love you and I’m here for you. Hate me if you have to but at least give me the chance to prove my innocence. I know it looks bad, fuck Reese, I’m not an idiot and I’m not a cheater,” Troy said softly.It was useless to fight it. She wouldn’t win, not against
Once rejected, twice shy Chapter Forty-Four
Troy’s POVThey left the dining room in silence, his hand clamped tightly around Reese’s. He didn’t like Bryan and he didn’t like the atmosphere in this pack. Michelle had blatantly stared at him throughout dinner, like she was undressing him with her eyes.It made his skin crawl and he shuddered slightly. Reese glanced at him, having felt it and she tried to hide her smile. “That bad huh?”“Worse.”Drake shook his head and Russo chuckled. “I thought she was going to try and sit on your lap at one point.”“I thought Reese was going to crawl over the table and rip her hand clean off,” Drake said with a grin.“Something’s not right here. I don’t know what it is, but something’s off,” Troy said.“Cleo texted me earlier. I’m going down to her room on the first floor to see her,” Reese said.Troy nodded his head. “Take Russo with you. I don’t trust Bryan’s friendliness but I can’t exactly refuse a meeting. I’ll be back as soon as I can.”“Troy, is there a way we can take Cleo with us?” Ree
Once rejected, twice shy Chapter Forty-Five
Reese’s POVHer lips still tingled from Troy’s kiss and she briefly closed her eyes to try and gather her thoughts. What could Bryan possibly want to discuss with Troy? If it was news about her parents then he could’ve told them all at dinner.Russo’s hand gently touched her shoulder and her eyes snapped open. “I never believed you had an affair with Drake.”“Why not? Drake’s an attractive man,” Reese said as she watched him intently.“I don’t know about that. I prefer a more feminine form myself but first off, the way you look at Troy … there’s no way you’d cheat on him and secondly, Drake’s a hell of a Beta, loyal to a fault, to both of you. I know you’re pissed at Julian but I’m not him so all I’m asking for is a fair chance.”“You’ll get it from me.” Reese said and Russo smiled. He looked like a giant teddy bear when he smiled and Reese knew then that Russo would be with her for a long time.“So this friend of yours, she’s not happy here?” Russo asked her.“She’s not unhappy per s
Once rejected, twice shy Chapter Forty-Six
Reese’s POVShe could feel Russo’s presence in the sitting room. He had kicked the door open and Bryan was flung away from her. Russo’s face appeared and she closed her eyes in relief. She was safe now. Her dress was pulled down and then Russo was gone.She smelled blood and she could hear grunts. “Russo …” she whispered. She didn’t want him to get hurt but the facts were that he was a Gamma taking on an Alpha. She had no idea how strong his aura was but at least he was twice Bryan’s size.Reese tried to turn her head but she couldn’t see anything. Russo’s bulk blocked her view and she cried with relief that he seemed unharmed. His hands slid underneath her body and then she was lifted into his arms.“I’ve got you, Reese. You’re okay,” Russo said gently.She turned her head into his chest and he held her tightly as he ran up the stairs towards their suite. In the hallway she could hear Troy and Drake’s voices. She was too exhausted to turn her head but she could hear Russo’s rumbling
Once rejected, twice shy Chapter Forty-Seven
Troy’s POVHe’d felt Reese’s fear and then her relief and Russo’s mindlink had been instantaneous. He had rushed back to the Alpha Suite with Drake and saw that Reese was drugged half out of her mind. His wolf had growled loudly in his head and all he wanted was Bryan’s blood.He followed Reese’s scent back to the first floor where Bryan had just started to stir. Russo had done a real number on him. His left cheek was caved in, blood flowing from his nose and mouth, bruises littered his chest and jaw.“You fucking piece of shit,” Troy growled and grabbed him by the front of his shirt.Troy had beaten Bryan until he was unconscious again and stood up as Drake rushed into the room looking around with wild eyes. His eyes found Bryan on the floor and Troy straightened up, his knuckles raw and bloody.“How’s Reese?”“She’ll be fine. Russo’s with her. Is there someone else here?”Troy frowned and his head turned to the door where he could hear a heartbeat. “In the room probably. Why?”Drake
Once rejected, twice shy Chapter Forty-Eight
Reese’s POVReese and Troy were alone in the SUV with Russo driving them. She had no idea where Drake was but she knew that Troy wouldn’t leave without him. He had to be in one of the other two SUV’s with the warriors.Her mind was still fuzzy and she didn’t remember much from just after Russo carried her out of Cleo’s rooms. She shuddered again as she thought of Cleo’s face, tear streaked and apologetic. She didn’t want to be mad at her friend, but she couldn’t help it.“Everything feels fuzzy. I thought you were meeting with Bryan in his office?” Reese directed the question at Troy and his eyes darkened once more.“Michelle tried to seduce me,” Troy said through gritted teeth.“What?” Reese was stunned and then she lowered her gaze. Intense jealousy raged through her at the thought of Michelle’s hands on Troy.“She climbed onto my lap and started touching herself. I had to physically push her off me,” Troy continued.“That fucking bitch,” Reese whispered.Troy chuckled then and Rees
Once rejected, twice shy Chapter Forty-Nine
Drake’s POVThe silence was killing him. Cleo had finally stopped crying, the occasional sniffle could still be heard but he was in a car with two guards and he didn’t know anything about this woman. He’d swooped in and claimed her in front of Jeffrey and here they were.She hadn’t fought him, hadn’t said a word but he could feel the bond between them, the magical tingles that only a mate’s touch could ignite, swirl over his skin every time they touched. He hadn’t even given her time to pack anything.This whole thing reeked of something sinister. Drake rubbed his hands over his face and glanced over at Cleo. He didn’t even know her last name or her age. Fuck, he’d never felt so out of his depth before and especially never over a woman.He hadn’t been thinking clearly. He had a girlfriend at Black Claw. Emily was sweet, kind and he’d considered taking her as a chosen mate. They’d been seeing each other for a year and she was due to return to the pack grounds in two days.“Where are we
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