Chapter 44
Chapter 46
Deckard
I finish screening the list for the next Apex Circle members with Leonard. The list gets longer every year, and I have to cut people off. Each year, we can only add two new members, and if we’re picking more than two, it means we lost someone.
As I scan through the names, one jumps out at me–Amica’s ex–husband. The sight of it makes me laugh. He’s been applying for years, apparently.
Damn, he really wants to be part of the Circle, but let’s be real–he’s not Apex material. It’s obvious. He’s ton desperate, and desperation doesn’t belong here. The men of the Apex Circle are loyal to the death, but I don’t see an ounce of tut în Dane. No heter, no integrity.
I don’t know him well, but from the little I’ve seen! I don’t like him. Not even a line.
There’s no way I’ll ever allow someone like Dane into the Apex. That’s a fart,
On my way back to the castle, I nm into Mary inside the house.
“What are you still doing here so late?” Lask, narrowing my eyes.
“Baby, have you forgotten! You promised we’d spend the night together today,” she says, her voice sweet but insistent.
Damn, I do rensember saying that. But right now? I’m not sure if I’m up for it. For some reason. I’ve been looking forward to seeing Arnica tonight. She’s the last thing I want to see before I go to bed, and I know this feeling isn’t entirely mine—it’s all canine’s doing.
“Oh. Mary. I’m too tired. Can we do this tomorrow?” I ask, trying to dodge the sitiLibon
“No! You promised,” she whines, then softens her tone. “Don’t worry, I won’t wear you out. I promise she does what she does with her voice when she wants to get fucked
I’ve been distant from Mary lately, and maybe it wouldn’t hurt to spend the night with her. Keep the peace.
“Okay, fine.” I relent, leading her to one of the guest rooms downstairs.
She giggles like a child, thrilled by my agreement, and we step into the room. I strip off my clothes and lie on the bed, my mind already wandering elsewhere, even as she buzzes with excitensent.
“Let me get in the shower real quick! Come join me, babe… Mary calls out as she rashes into the bathroom.
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Soon enough, she comes out, completely naked, her skin still glistening with water.
“Deck, why didn’t you join me?” she asks, walking toward me with a seductive sway,
“I’m sorry,” I say, trying to sound genuine. “I just have a lot on my mind…
“Well, let me ease the load for you,” she whispers, uking my land and placing it on her boobs She leans in, her lips pressing against mine.
I kiss her back, but it feels.. empty. My body isn’t responding like it usually would. This isn’t me
“So, I heard you consummated your bond with your new Luna last night,” Mary says, her voice sultry as she trails kisses down my face and to my
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“It seems the whole Blackwater knows about that,” I reply, with sarcasm
Her lips pause against my skin. “You know it doesn’t matter to me,” she says, her voice soft.
I don’t respond. My mind drifts to Amica – her eyes, her scent, her fire. For a fleeting moment, I wonder what she’s doing right now, whatever is happening here with Mary, it doesn’t feel right.
“Of course, you’re the almighty Alpha Deckard.” Mary says, her voice dripping with mockery and seduction.
She leans closer, her breath warm against my car. “So, show me the things you did to her. How did you fuck her? Do the things you did to her to mr.babe
I pull back slightly, meeting her gaze. “Why would you want that, Mary? ” I ask, genuinely curious, though part of me already knows the answer.
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I hope my words put an end to the tension, but her scuff tells me otherwise. She doesn’t respond.
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Her face falls, and for a moment.
“Oh no, Deckant, please. Tin sorry,” she says quickly, the edge in her voice replaced by desperation. “I’m just not used to this. Of course, we can spend the night just rudding”
High, knowing she’s not satisfied but unwilling to push further. She crawls back onto the bed and wraps her arms around me, resting her head on my chest
Het her stay, but iny mind is elsewhere.