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The Alpha's Regret Chapter 24
NathanMaya stares wide-eyed as the receptionist hands over key cards for two rooms, one for Ross and one for me."But...""Kim booked the accommodation. I couldn't ask for a separate room, but Leah had us upgraded to a suite, so you'll have your own room."Her heart is pounding. She obviously hadn't thought about the sleeping arrangements when we got here. Leah assured me that there were no rooms available for Maya, and the only alternative was an upgrade. I must admit, I wasn't too upset about it.Maya takes in the lavish hotel we're staying in, her gaze dancing from the grand chandelier in the foyer to the sparkling pool visible through the enormous glass wall at the back. And beyond, a horizon of pale sand and gently rustling palm trees paints a perfect picture of paradise."I don't have a bikini. Or anything to wear to the beach. This isn't what I thought I'd be doing in your pack."I point out the hotel boutique and nudge her toward it. Where better to get beach clothes than at
The Alpha's Regret Chapter 25
NathanThe next two days are just for us. I wasn’t expecting to be here this early, so I’ve got no meetings until Wednesday. It’s bliss. I can’t remember the last time I had a holiday.Since Rex was rejected by his mate Stacey and it was clear he wouldn’t be taking over as alpha of the pack, Cooper and I have been working hard to put our own stamp on things and expand the businesses we own and run. The brewery has been an enormous success, even without Ethan around anymore. That’s only temporary. I’m convinced of it. He feels he’s let us down, and he’s gone away to lick his wounds, but he’ll be back. If it goes on too long, though, we might have to drag him back.The construction business, though, has become the real cash cow. We own a few five-star resorts which are profitable and employ a lot of the pack. Hayley and Cooper run that side of things, but the expansion of the building business has been my baby for the last few years. I’m here to meet with the new owners of a hotel furth
The Alpha's Regret Chapter 26
MayaDrumming my fingers on top of the crisp white sheets, I sigh before turning onto my side and shoving an arm under my pillow to get comfortable. Even though the mattress is like a cloud, I can’t relax. After falling into a deep, orgasm-induced sleep, I woke in the early hours and have been staring at the ceiling ever since. Once the clock hits six am, I give up and roll out of the bed, feeling groggy as I throw on some shorts and a vest top, hoping a run might help wake me up.I pad out to the living area and sit on the plush sofa to tie up my laces. My face flushes as I remember what we did here last night. Or what Nathan did to me I should say, because I sent him to bed turned on and unsatisfied. The creak of a door opening startles me from my thoughts and I jump to my feet.When I spin around, Nathan emerges from his room with just a bright white towel slung around his hips. His brown hair is tousled like he spent the night tossing and turning as well. The expanse of tanned ski
The Alpha's Regret Chapter 27
Maya“So you were going to sneak out without telling me,” Ross whispers into my ear.I leap off the couch, my heart pounding in my chest, as I realise I completely zoned out. A few guests turn to look our way as Ross doubles over laughing, one hand braced on his thick thigh, enjoying my reaction immensely.I stumbled to the lobby on wobbly legs and decided a run wasn’t really going to be an option for a few minutes. Then I drifted off into daydreams about Nathan’s broad, flat pecs and his tanned muscular thighs and I struggled to make myself leave the building. All I could think of was going back up to that room and finishing what he started. To hell with the consequences.“Maya? Maya?”Ross snaps his fingers to get my attention and I jump. Shit. I did it again. Coming back to reality, I blink at Ross and realise I’ve drifted toward the elevator bank without meaning to, already halfway across the room on my way back to my room and Nathan. Frowning in confusion, I meet Ross’s gaze as
The Alpha's Regret Chapter 28
MayaA shiver passes down my spine even as I sweat through my thin top and lightweight shorts. My fight-or-flight instincts rush to the surface as fear grips me. I maintain eye contact, letting him know he’s not messing with any ordinary wolf here. I’m of an alpha bloodline. I won’t be intimidated by him. Even if I feel anything but powerful right now, I can't show it.He merely licks his lips, his elongated canines glinting in the light. Instead of putting him off my challenge is making him even more interested. Gripping the armrest, my eyes dart around the room, looking for my escape, but feeling like this, I won't get far.Ross’s exasperated face calling me stubborn flashes into my mind, and I grimace. Maybe he’s right. I need help.MAYA: Ross?ROSS: Not a good time, Maya. Someone’s here. I don’t think –The mind-link connection severs and my heart stutters in my chest. He could have cut it off, but I doubt he'd do that mid-sentence. That means he's in trouble. He’s unconscious, or
The Alpha's Regret Chapter 29
NathanHearing the door to the suite open and close again quietly, I think it’s Maya sneaking back in to finish what we started earlier. Either that or she’s back to have it out with me for sending Ross to join her on her run. I knew she wouldn’t be happy with that, but I promised her brother I’d keep her safe and I intend to do just that.Stepping out of the shower, I towel off quickly, slightly disappointed that she isn’t coming in to join me. A sexy shower might be just the thing to bring us to the next level. It seems more likely by the second that she isn’t here to seal the deal as she waits outside without coming into my room or even speaking to me. It’s obviously wishful thinking on my part.Maybe she’s got better willpower than I do because I am struggling already to keep my desire under control and it's only been a day. I can talk a good game but honestly, I'm not feeling very confident that it won't be me begging.Yanking a pair of tight navy boxers up over my poor neglected
The Alpha's Regret Chapter 30
NathanIt feels like it’s been days since Kim trapped us in this room together when I know it's been mere hours. My poor sweet mate lies curled up on the floor, her back to both Kim, with one hand pressed between her squeezed thighs to hold back the aching need. Her entire body is rigid with the effort of fighting her urges. I know she doesn’t want to give in with Kim watching, but she must be in agony. Her cheeks and chest are flushed and rivulets of sweat run down her chest. “At least let her sit in the cold shower, Kim. Your issue is with me.”I spit the words out, unable to hide my fury at the torture she’s inflicting on Maya. Maya has done nothing to her. She has me. If she’s trying to prove something to Toby, surely I’m a better scalp than Maya. Kim ignores me, tapping away on her phone again from her position in the armchair in the corner. For the life of me, I can't work out what she's waiting for and I'm getting more and more concerned with each minute that passes.“If you h
The Alpha's Regret Chapter 31
MayaMy remaining clothing chaffs against my overly sensitive skin, and the pressure building inside my head is agony. I want to strip it all off this very second, but I’m clinging to enough control to resist. Barely.My wolf whines in my head, desperate for her mate. Our connection isn’t fully formed but there’s a bond there, like a shadow of what will exist once we’re mated and marked. If we’re ever mated and marked.Because as much as I want my mate to be the one to satisfy my needs, my wolf will accept another male to put us out of our misery. The pain is unbearable. It’s not what I want, but it’s what I need. Heat licks at my nerve endings and every inch of me is on fire. The dull ache that started low in my belly has turned into an agonizing pain so intense that I’m struggling to stay on my feet. I sway and squeeze my eyes shut, fighting off the wave of dizziness that washes over me.Since the moment Ethan stepped into the room, Nathan has been emitting a continuous, low growl o
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