Chapter 11 Rumor has it–1
Nicolas POV
For what seemed like the hundredth time this morning, Zara’s cute face kept popping into my mind.
“Something feels off, I murmured to myself. I should not be affected by the bond anymore. By now, it ought to have been severed. The mating ritual happened nearly a week ago.”
I sighed with annoyance, set the pen down on my desk, and peered out the window.
The memory of meeting Zara held my thoughts captive all the time. Her beauty was even more striking up close. Her perfect skin revealed a subtle glow on her cheeks under the moonlight. Her raven hair shone brilliantly. Her silver eyes looked like mercury flowing around her pupils.
I found myself thinking about that evening again.
“Take the Alpha’s hand, Zara, her beta whispered, gesturing to my hand.
Zara hesitated, unsure of what to do.
I couldn’t help but find Zara’s expression adorable. Almost like a deer in headlights, she hesitated a great deal to take my hand.
Did she feel afraid?
Was she afraid of me?
A few minutes ago, she appeared confused rather than afraid of me.
“You are scaring our mate, Ray growled inside my mind. ‘Back off! Back off now!”
“Why should I?” I asked, finding the situation amusing. I enjoy unsettling her. She looks adorable with that red flow on her cheeks.”
In fact, I was finding it hard to ignore, and it stirred excitement in me. My cock twitched, and a shiver ran down my spine. Her scent was driving me insane, urging me to want to taste her.
“Stop it!” Ray let out a roar and scratched to be released.
“Alright!” I exclaimed. “I will retreat!”
Once again, my focus was on Zara.
“Don’t worry about it,” I said, trying not to show how disappointed I was. With a smile, I gently withdrew my hand.
“Zara Beta Levi hissed. “You just offended the Midnight Moon Pack’s Alpha!”
“Your Luna has the right to decline to shake the hand of another Alpha,” I reassured Beta Levi. “You ought to take it as a compliment, Beta. It just goes to show that Luna from the Silverado Pack will always cherish her bond with you. I honor her decision. So should you!”
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Beta Levi was speechless as he looked at me in bewilderment.
Zara looked away and towards her hands with a hint of nervousness.
Is it really me who is making her anxious?
That idea infuriated me. I just saved her life a few moments ago, I have not done anything to offend her.
“Perhaps she believes you are unable to scent her as your mate?‘ Ray huffed. “You have not openly claimed her!”
“And I will not!‘ I snapped, irritated.
“Calm down!” Ray growled. She is going to pick up on your emotions!”
I inhaled deeply, letting her warm, rich scent of wildflowers fill my lungs, but I could not help but notice that there was an even sweeter, more seductive scent coming from Zara. li smelled like a honeypot, begging to be licked
“F*ck!” I internally grunted when I finally realized that the smell was her arousal, begging me to go and touch and taste her.
I shook the thoughts off, yet worry crept in.
I was going to end up in big trouble if I didn’t leave soon
Once Ray has noticed the scent, instinct will take over, and he will fight me for control to claim Zara. I would be unable to exert any kind of control over him.
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Chapter 11 Rumor has it–1
I glanced in Ronan’s direction.
“I think we should call it a night, I said, trying not to inhale much of Zara’s aroused scent. We still have a long road ahead of us.”
