Reese’s POVReese started running the moment her feet hit the ground. She ran down the paved streets, past houses and little shops. She circled the school, the town square and then headed into the forest. She could sense the border lines around her but she stuck to the footpaths in the forest and just ran.Reese came to a standstill at the glimmering lake. The water sparkled with the sun’s rays and she leaned forward with her hands on her knees, breathing deeply. It was quiet, serene and extraordinarily beautiful.It was late spring and already warm, warmer than in White Moon territory. Reese toed off her runners and socks and waded into the water. She dove underneath the water and turned on her back once she broke through the surface.The water was crisp, smelled clean and a light breeze ruffled the surface of the lake. Reese wondered what Cleo was doing. She smiled then, Cleo was most probably still sleeping. The pack would celebrate Bryan’s Alpha ceremony at the end of the month on
Reese’s POVTroy had stayed with her for two more days, not once leaving her side. He bathed her, fed her and dressed her. Nobody ventured into their quarters and Troy only allowed Dr Tyrell in to give her pain relief.He massaged her muscles three times a day, combed her hair and helped her brush her teeth. She felt like an invalid and kept wondering why the notorious playboy acted so caring and thoughtfully when it came to her.They watched movies and ate popcorn. Reese slept a lot and every time she closed her eyes and opened them again, Troy was right there, next to her. She felt conflicted, not sure how to act with him and wanting to dislike him intensely but finding that she didn’t.“So how am I supposed to repay you for all this care?” They were in bed with Reese propped against Troy’s chest as they watched a movie. Troy had been running his fingers through her curls, something she’d never liked before but somehow with him doing it, it relaxed her.“I’ve always wanted a surpris
Reese’s POVReese took a deep breath and opened Troy’s office door. She’d asked Julian to take her there and he hadn’t said a word about her not being allowed to go in, so she decided ‘screw it’ and walked in. Troy sat at the desk and stared out in front of him.He turned to look at her as she closed the door behind her and ripped her shirt open before she lost her nerve. It had clips not buttons and she’d chosen it specifically for this. Troy’s mouth opened as she stood there, flashing him her boobs.“Alpha Troy?” The voice came from behind her and she quickly pulled the two ends of her shirt over her breasts.“We can reconvene again this afternoon,” Troy said and Reese turned her head and looked over her shoulder. She looked at the faces of twenty Japanese men on a large screen and she felt her ears burn.Holy shit! She’d just flashed Troy in the middle of an international business meeting. The screen darkened and Reese turned back to look at Troy. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. She’d only meant
Reese’s POVReese lay in the bathtub with a glass of wine on the step next to her. Her eyes were closed and she inhaled the lavender and jasmine blended oils. Her body was relaxed and true to her word, she hadn’t had any waxing done.She felt blissfully tired and her eyes snapped open as the bathroom door was opened. Troy leaned against the doorway and folded his arms across his chest. Reese didn’t move, she was covered by the bubbles.“Good day?” Troy asked her.“It was okay,” Reese replied and closed her eyes again.“Mine was somewhat distracting.” Reese opened her eyes again and watched the stupid smirk on Troy’s face. Her eyes trailed lower to the bulge in his pants and then she looked up again into Troy’s eyes. Reese stood up in the tub and stepped out onto the step.Troy’s breath hitched in his throat and his eyes didn’t leave her once. She walked right up to him and his arms fell to his sides, his fists clenched tight. Reese licked her lower lip and pulled the towel from the ra
Reese’s POVReese woke up and stretched her arms over her head. Her eyes snapped open as she realized that she’d be getting married in a few hours. Holy double decker shit! She wasn’t ready and she was sure now too that Troy wasn’t ready either.There had to be more to this arranged marriage than what her father was telling her and she had no idea who to ask. She glanced at the clock on the nightstand and saw that it was barely eight am. She had a few hours.Reese pulled a robe over her pajamas, not wanting to be caught unawares again, and waded out of the bedroom. She could smell bacon wafting from the kitchen. She was surprised to find Drake there but no Troy.“Morning,” Reese said and yawned.“Good morning, Reese. I took the liberty of making your breakfast this morning. I thought bacon would be better than a smoothie,” Drake said with a grin.“You thought right,” Reese said with a smile of her own. “Where’s Troy?”“On a conference call with Japan so I wouldn’t advise rushing in th
Reese’s POVJulian’s face told Reese everything she needed to know with regards to her looks. His eyes had widened and then he’d smiled when the front door slid open and she stepped out into the foyer.“I’ll take that as a sign that I look decent enough,” Reese said.“More than decent. You look really beautiful, Luna.”Reese smiled then, a genuine smile as they walked into the elevator with her arm in Julian’s arm. Her father was waiting for them in the foyer on the ground floor and he smiled broadly when he saw her for the first time.His eyes filled with tears as he kissed her cheek and tucked her arm into his. “You look magnificent, just like I knew you would. You are a special woman, Reese, and I know that the life you build for yourself here with Troy, will be filled with happiness, adventure and eventually love. I trust that he will care for you.”Reese didn’t say anything, she didn’t want to spoil the mood and upset her father. She didn’t know what her future had in store for h
Reese’s POVThey drove to the edge of Troy’s territory and the town’s docks. Troy transferred their luggage and then opened her door. He carried her to the boat and Reese had to laugh at his antics. She was still wearing her wedding dress and the sun had just set.“Where are we going?” Reese asked as they settled in the boat.“We’re going to Saxon Island. It’s borders are protected by magic and can’t be located without the rune,” Troy said and patted his pocket.He started the boat and eased them out of the docks and into the open water of another larger lake that bordered no man’s land. Their trip took twenty minutes and Reese gasped as they crossed an invisible border and the island appeared out of the blue.Her hair whipped about her face but Reese smiled. She could see the dock and about a hundred yards inland was a beach style house nestled in the groves of trees. It was spectacularly beautiful and she felt relaxed instantly. A week of bliss.What the fuck? Where had that thought
Troy’s POVTroy woke up to the chirping of birds and soft sunlight creeping over the furniture. It still felt early but he’d never had better sleep. His hand moved across the bed and he turned his head to find it empty and Reese nowhere in sight.He would have believed the previous night was a dream if it wasn’t for the ripped wedding dress on the floor or the buttons from his shirt he’d stepped on. Troy walked to the bathroom naked and stood in front of the mirror. His hand went to the bite mark and he smiled.He showered and pulled a pair of shorts on before heading down the hall to the kitchen where he could hear music and smell coffee and bacon. He leaned against the wall and watched Reese in front of the stove wearing a short sundress.Reese lifted her head and Troy smiled again as he walked towards her and planted a kiss on her shoulder and wrapped his arms around her waist. “The coffee smells great.”“Coffee it is,” Reese said with a smile and turned around in his arms.Troy lo