Falling Back Into His Arms Again

Point

ately," said one of the house staff, a pack member who also lived in the pack

e beautiful blooms in my hand, inhaling their soothing fragrance. After a few more

s I reached for the doorknob, the door swung open violently, revealing his angry expression. Without warning, he g

long?" he demand

ng, "I was just picking flowers.

in a kiss. It wasn't gentle or affectionate-it was just an act of possession. But what could I do? If this wa

o my neck, sucking harshly. His hands roamed over my body, exploring without tenderness.

s found mine again as he forcefully claimed me. I squeezed my eyes shut against

t, my nails diggi

entless. The room was filled with nothi

naged a nod, my body already exhausted. The pressure built

overed in sweat. I turned to my side, wiping

he said

throat, I forced myself to stand despite the ache between my legs. I gathered my torn clothes,

muttered before heading into the bathroom. I sank onto the

ispered, her voice

ough I knew it was a lie. Curling into a ball un

my wolf pleaded, her

Why couldn't I find happiness? He was cru

uld be visiting. I slipped into a simple dress and applied a bit of makeup to

wanting to risk it, I changed into a long-sleeved dress before steppi

so long?" he

urmured, low

tered the living room, I saw Candice and Blake sit

ushing to hug me. I returned

her taking good care of you?" s

arby. I knew he heard her question. Forcing my exp

said, grabbing my arm excitedly. I flinch

she asked, concern c

e going?" I quickly changed

r, Marcus approached and t

moment," he said with a smi

like a child. It was hard to belie

her! I missed h

The affection between them was obvious, and I couldn't hel

Blake murmured, kissi

ponse. He tugged me into one of the gu

ut he ignored me. Instead, he grabbed the sl

he muttered, his vo

ing in his eyes-regret. But just as quickly as it appeared,

before walking away, leaving me s