Rael’s POV“You're a bastard, Rael Allston.”Her words came to me. Cutting and tear laden. It was the words of the young woman who was breathing soundly beside me, leaning onto me with her arm tightly linked to mine. I looked at her, watching every rise and fall movement of her frame.Her eyes, which had not fully recovered from the swollen mess it was due to last night, stood out more.She was right. I was a bastard. Probably the worst of them, but it wasn't for the reason she thought.I carefully extricated my arm away from her with ease. Her arm slipped off, resting on the couch.Standing up, I managed to gather her in my arms, lifting her up bridal style. She didn't wake up, not once.Carrying her brought her scent so close to me. I shut my eyes for a moment to reject the push my instincts gave.I walked slowly out of the library toward her room.On the way back, we crossed the dining room, where the pack members were packing the dishes full of unfinished food.When the older woma

Rose’s POVSeveral days passed. After our discussion, George reverted back to usual, telling me all about his family and the packs. After a long time I was able to see and roam the pack areas with him as my guide. Kayla and Jade still chatted with me whenever they could, but I could tell that they were busy. Oftentimes, with a greeting and good luck their way, I was happy.What I was not happy about however, was Rael’s absence, starting from the day I had spoken with George.That night, I had spent my time considering George’s words long after he was gone. He had opened my perspective on things that I had thought trivial. In the end, I concluded that there were far too many things that I wasn’t aware of. And while his ‘safety measures’ were ludicrous to me, wasn’t it something I should have expected?In the end, Rael was only trying to protect me, and in my ignorance, I got angry and cursed at him.Although I still felt justified in my anger, I couldn’t help but feel chastised as wel

Rael’s POV I must have been a fool when I shook hand with that woman in a gesture of friendship. Nothing else mattered other than knowing that what I was doing was wrong. To anyone else who somehow knew what was going on, I was sure that the kind of look they would give me would be that of a monster. Like looks that should be reserved for the worse of criminals. And the truth was that even if I caught anyone throwing that look my way, I wouldn't be angry about it.Why? Because I knew that was exactly what I deserved.I was supposed to stear clear of the woman, pending when she would go her way and leave me be. Instead, I accepted to be with her, even offering her my hand for support.True, it might have been the friendship route, but that still didn't mean a thing.I sighed as my mind went back to her expression again, to when she had extended her hand and asked for my cooperation with her. It was one that was genuine and filled with sincerity. I couldn't help but be moved by her hea

Rose’s POVI watched as the other two followed along. Kayden didn’t look pleasant whilst Adian looked more amused and even a bit pleased? I couldn't tell what had gone on in his head or why he had suddenly left like that or why Adian had passed me a look.Moments after they left and it was only us three, we awkwardly sat back down on the couch to continue from where we stopped. Strangely, this time I couldn't find it in myself to move close to George. He didn't ask either.A few minutes later, only two of them came out. Kayden passed us without a word. Adian, on the other hand, moved towards me in particular.“You should probably go to comfort the dear Alpha.” He whispered in my ear. Shifting away, I eyed him and looked at George and Lily, who were no doubt aware of his presence but decidedly ignoring our interaction.Usually I tried to not give Adian the time of the day, but since it involved somebody I knew , I swallowed in response.“What was up with Rael?” I asked.He smiled, quir

Rael’s POVShe was a minx.Coming to the place where she knew I was in the night, dressed so temptingly, the tenuous hold I had of myself broke the moment she turned back about to leave.Now I had her in my arms and I wasn't planning on letting go.I moved my lips against hers, slipping my tongue into her warm cavern. Circling my other arm down her waist, I pushed her further towards me.Against me, her soft body pressed up, reminding me of what exactly she was wearing. My instincts ran on overdrive. The urge to claim her then and there was far too overwhelming to bear.Instead, I slipped her night robe off one side of her shoulder- the unmarred side, free of my bite- and placed my mouth firmly onto her. I laced at her neck, the sweet scent she gave off driving me to suck harder.The squeal she gave off in return spurred me on. Her hands gripped my shoulder tightly, nails digging into my clothes. It wasn’t painful.My other hand on her lower waist pushed her closer against me, the urg