rin
rought-iron gates slid open with a heavy mechanical groa
the entrance snapped their spines straight and slammed their right
. That was the absolute Dominion of an apex Alpha-no lower-r
ndless expanses of manicured dark lawns and ancie
this suburban land was worth, I twisted my fingers together in my
the back of my freezing hand, his skin radiating
t cabin, carrying a rare trace of soothing patience. "As long as
ugh his, pressing my cheek against the back of his knuc
with me, I'm not
thumb rubbing slowly across the delica
chateau, where a grand fountain sprayed water into the rain
mbrella before pulling open the rear door. Dayton uncr
ly for Dayton to pivot sharply on the bottom step, blocking
ng from his voice, replaced by a lethal warning. "This is
my mind blank, widening my eyes in an
wn until his freezing cedar scent engulfed my lungs. "Don't let me catch
arp were this man's instincts? Still, my professiona
rs brimming on my lashes as my
? If my being here makes you angry, I'
while Arthur stood beside the car with
around my wrist, yanking me forward so ha
a trace of exasperated compromise. "I'm reminding you of th
uth in the dark-as long as I played the helpless Wolfless who couldn'
arble steps as two servants in tailcoats pulled open the heav
d ceiling painted with ancient werewolf myths and priceless Persian
ppraise the antique vases, I pressed timidly
ntion in the center of the hall, bowing their h
wept a cold glance over the staff before fixing his
he marble walls. "Show her around the main floo
pping forward with her head bowed, radiating the
e back to me, his eye
to handle. Go wash up first; I'll
on the words "find you." I forced a shy b
'll wait
-floor study with Arthur close behind, leaving me to let out a lo
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