The Alpha's Human Temptation..

n's

the woman ceremonially marked as my Luna, stood before me, her voice trembling bu

unshed tears. "I've given everything to you. I've waited, sacrificed

care for you, but not as my Luna, not in the way you want me to. The only reason you hold that title is f

Why do you cherish your human life more than what we have here? You spend more time in their

he forest. "Because it's easier," I said, my voice low but steady. "In the human world, I don't have to pretend. I don't have to deal with th

You're supposed to lead us, to cherish me as your Luna. Everyone looks u

hing anyone has ever seen. You deserve someone who can give you what you want," I said f

d to tell her the truth. She can't get any aff

lone commanded respect, his years of wisdom and service to the pack evident

anding there, her shoulder

*

mine. "You can't keep dismissing her like this," he began. "Karen may not be yo

dly. "She holds the title. The alliance

the human world it's not helping your image here. You're the Al

ce like steel. "Because they know I'm the only one who can lead this pack, and I'm

re so much like your father. Stubborn, un

ather is gone," I said sharp

ted you to find peace, Ryan. And if not with Karen,

as your uncle, but as someone who has watched you grow into

t as a warrior and a friend, but I will not pretend to feel something I don't. My mate

eeds stability. You can't spend so much time in the hum

My human life is my own. I've built it for reasons you don't n

uestions your leadership, Ryan. But your path

ords pressing down on me. Finally,

n't done here" Elliot called after

leb, my best friend and beta as

the pack, my supposed duty to pla

ys been stubborn. That's wh

omething resembling a smile

*

UV cut through the bustling city streets, heading toward his penthouse. The city lights reflected

Caleb noted. "

I can't handle

ot. You're Ryan. But even Al

sensation hit him. It was a pull, a bond so powerful it made hi

immediately.

w, almost a growl.

Feel what? Ryan,

," Ryan order

f the car before it fully stopped, his long strides

! What's going on

way it hadn't in years. He followed the pull, weaving through the crowd,

at caught his senses...his steps quickened