Giving Mathew a stiff smile, Alpha Marcus raises his hand for Mathew to shake. But it's not just a normal handshake; both men look as though their intention is to break the other's hand. And neither of them is willing to break away from the punishing handshake, for it kind of feels like he would be defeated."Ouch, that must hurt, let go of each other."Gianna, ever so beautiful and grateful, speaks from the door. She has been standing at the door for some time and both Mathew and the Alpha were aware of the moment she got in but too busy to acknowledge her presence.The tiny pink dress she is wearing barely covers her butt, and it is this that has caused the Alpha to release Mathew. He keeps giving him a murderous glare as he moves backwards to his chair."Am I free to leave now, Alpha?" Mathew bows, asking in the same polite tone that annoys the Alpha so much. The Alpha dismisses him with a raise of his hand, and as Mathew turns to go, he curses to himself, wondering what he has don

In the short time that Emily has been here, she has gathered enough information about most of the pack members, especially those that have something to do with her, like Matthew and Marcus. Therefore, she knows that getting carried away by his temporary show of affection would be foolish. She will allow herself to spend time with him since she enjoys his company, but will make sure her heart is guarded.She will not love another man after the evil treatment Jack put her through, never again. Werewolves are dangerous creatures; they will make you love them with all your heart and soul before shattering your heart, making sure to destroy every piece thoroughly, so that when the person thinks about love again, they cringe in fear.It hurt, the things Jack did to her. She still hasn't healed even now but she refuses to show anyone what really goes on inside her.Not especially Mathew. She doesn't want him anywhere near her heart. Even in the human community, men with looks such as his usua

"Am I to understand you are asking me to be your girlfriend right now? Which wouldn't make sense because you are from telling me that you don't want a relationship."Mathew makes a funny face at that, amazed that she has already jumped to that conclusion."Goddess, no. But we have to do something about it. You see, the Alpha said I would be stripped of my position and kicked out of the pack if I don't manage to make you my girlfriend after two weeks."Emily shakes her head in disbelief, unable to understand what these men were thinking making such ridiculous bets. Why should they make her life more complicated than it already is?"Tell me, what is going to happen to the Alpha assuming you do make me your girlfriend?" she asks."He said he will accept that and he will sponsor our honeymoon and never bother you again.""Honeymoon? Wait, are we expected to get married? I am sorry, I...""I know, I know," Mathew says in a soothing voice. "You don't like the idea of being involved with a ma

It has only been a few minutes since Emily left his house, yet Mathew feels like going after her, craving for her presence like a drug he suddenly can't live without.It seems his heart has stopped listening to him, choosing to feel affectionate towards a woman, despite knowing that he will never have time for a woman.His life is hard enough as it is, he won't complicate things further by involving Emily in it.He can feel himself getting really attracted to her at a fast rate, and he tries to assure himself that it will pass. It is hard for any man to resist her, but if the feelings grow beyond anything he is able to control, he can always leave earlier than he planned. At least now she knows that he is not the marrying kind, not that she wants him to marry her. Just in case she happened to fall for him.He is having breakfast at his small dining table, the weather outside is gloomy, affecting his mood. For the very first time in his life, he feels really lonely, a very unwelcome fe

After Emily's departure, the Alpha sits at the table for a long time, thinking over the recent game he has decided to play. What he is from telling her is of course not true, but he is willing to do anything to get her to accept him as his wife. He will not wait to see the triumph on the other man's face after he has succeeded in getting the girl. No. Marcus will not sit back and wait for the worst to happen. He feels a bit bad about lying to her, especially that he is accusing his long gone best friend of saying something he never did. He hopes wherever he is, he will understand, even be pleased that he, Marcus, will be the one to marry his daughter. He supposes there is some truth to what he has told the young woman; her father did ask him to take care of her after she was found. He pleaded with him. What better way to ensure she is protected than to marry her? Again, he is doing the right thing..."No, you know you are not doing the right thing. She is too young. Besides, what about