Chapter 11

“A – Alpha,” I stuttered because my fried brain could not come up with anything else.

Did my wolf just call this man her mate? Surely, she had to be mistaken. There was no way – My heart was pounding with the way he stared at me. My breath hitched when he took a step forward, crowding into my space.

“Chantelle.” My name rolled off his lips like velvet. “You’ve been very, very bad,” he said and I avoided his gaze.

“I – Sorry – Sorry.” What could I say? I could barely breathe much less think. His presence overwhelmed me – suffocated me. I felt like an insect about to be crushed while my wolf squealed like a little rat.

“It’s okay.” I froze from head to toe when he touched my face. “I forgive you.” His thumb brushed against my bottom lip and a small shiver made my shoulders tremble.

He took another step forward, eliminating the last bit of space between us and then his face drew closer. My shaky legs took a step back.

“Hmm.” He hummed, raising his head. I got enthralled in his darke