VincenzoI stood with my hands tucked in my pocket, by the window. The day had dawned bright and clear. Sipping lazily on my cup of tea which had been served minutes ago by a maid, I appreciated the beauty of nature.My pack had always been a beautiful one. Covered with beautiful trees and their lush leaves hanging from branches made it a more spectacular sight. It was surrounded by high mountains, from all ends. And that morning, a low mist covered their tops creating a beautiful sight.A knock came at the door right at that moment. Without turning, I ushered the person in. "Come in."The door pushed open, and Raffaele walked in, dressed in formal grey attire. "Alpha, the members of the council are waiting in the hall." He bowed and clasped his hands behind his back."I'll be there shortly," I said with a nod. He bowed again and turned to leave."And Alpha, permit me to report something." His hand was on the door sill when he halted."Is it important?" I grunted with

Vincenzo It wasn't drizzling no more, and I stood proudly, gazing at the sky. It was a starry night, and a dazzling sight indeed.I took a long gulp of my wine, as I leaned on the balcony rails. It'd be my sixth cup yet, and I was feeling tipsy already. I twirled the cup, my grip on the cup was strong.'Quit being stubborn. It wouldn't be unusual, if you showed up to see her, Vincenzo.' Ray growled lowly. 'At what expense? Is my daughter falling out with me and her friend? You know how Lila is.' I sighed and throwing my head back, I took another hearty gulp.'You'd only visit her, there's no big deal in that. Lila wouldn't mind.' Ray protested.I took a sip of my wine, pondering on his words. 'I refuse.''Your excuse?' he retorted, almost fiercely.'If it isn't a big deal, why then are you pestering me to go?' I asked, in a sharp tone.'It's useless engaging in an argument with you, Vincenzo. It'd all end with the same words; you don't want to fall out with yo

VincenzoWhen Lila had joined Maximo and me at the dining, stepping in just in time to save Maximo the blow I was going to serve him, I had known something was amiss. She had descended the flight of stairs without her friend tailing her.I hoped earnestly that Lila had not found out about the previous night. I felt like a boy in his teens as I looked away from her.She pulled her chair back and settled into her seat."Good morning Dad, Uncle Maximo, I see my father was going to use a fist on you had I not interfered in time to save your hide. It is a colossal shame__""Lila, let's eat. We've been waiting for you_ and, um, your friend."I said, interrupting her.Perhaps, should not have mentioned her friend. Well, did that not make it seem even more fishy? Like I was trying to evade anything that had to do with her?Well, was it not only proper that I ask after someone who was living under my roof? Someone who had shared the dining with me and my family?" She Is just a little tired an

VincenzoMy body thrummed deliciously with longing as I watched her pick up her dress and throw it over herself without maintaining eye contact with me. I could hardly hold myself from stopping her and demanding why she was suddenly going to leave. Her reasons for the sudden change were a puzzle and there was not as much as a clue as to how I could resolve the enigma.Her rounded buttocks _ perfect in its making_ called out to me silently as she stopped briefly to pick up the dress. It was all I could do to keep myself from taking her in my arms once again.When she'd turned around to bow briefly, I could not tell whether or not it was fear or disappointment that I saw in her eyes. She was beautiful and vulnerable and I wanted to protect her.' protect her from yourself?' I'd heard Ray's voice ask in a drawl. He was taunting me. He'd leaped within me from one angle of my insides to the other, losing himself in the ecstatic feel of her body and the pleasure she brought us both."I'm

EllaDinner was a troublesome affair that brought back memories I'd best forget. Contessa's reminder of my family had only brought me memories of my stepmom and stepsisters, the oldest being Alessa. A conniving pair that made life difficult in different instances for me. One of the reasons I was in the moonstone pack was Alessa sleeping with my boyfriend, Christopher, which led to our breakup. Alessa had been oddly pleased with having me break up with Christopher and she had received her mother's backing. I had felt betrayed by the man who constantly professed love to me but even more stung by my step sister's actions and the fact that she loved to see me sad. The good thing is, I'd never been one to brood over melancholic issues _ not that Mia would let me_ and I had gotten over Christopher who was not even my mate, and started to pay more attention to myself and how much I could make myself Happy, being that I was the lone kid in the house.Just when I was recovering from the trai