The True Alpha of Lupine (Seraphina and Ronan) novel Chapter 145

Three more steps. That was all Ronan Volkstane had to take to reach me then this little game would have ended in blood and death, if she hadn’t intervened.

In the three seconds after that she would have been mine forever, if she hadn’t interfered again.

My wolf had been on the edge of breaking when she left, but her feminine scent lingering on my palm, the soft ghost of her touch had tethered me to sanity. Secretly, I found myself craving the true essence of her scent, hidden beneath the perfume she always wore.

“Alpha Ryker,” Grace’s voice drew my attention. She lowered herself gracefully into the seat opposite mine, crossing her legs with a teasing smile. “I see you lost intentionally to Seth Darven. Do you…like him?”

“I love him,” I replied.

Her smile faltered, her composure cracking. “Love?”

“What is there to be surprised about?” I leisurely crossed my legs, meeting her wide, silvery–grey eyes with calm indifference.

“A strong and dominating Alpha like you…falling for Seth Darven?” She forced a laugh, shifting uncomfortably. “I mean, you must have she–wolves throwing themselves at you. So why Seth Darven?”

My finger trailed idly around the rim of my glass. “Because he is mine.”

Her eyes widened, shock spilling across her features. “Yours? S–Seth Darven is yours?!” She stumbled over the words, as if speaking them might summon lightning. “How?”

“This…” I leaned back, my gaze brushing the mark on her neck, “even he doesn’t know how. So let’s keep it a secret.”

Her lips curved into a mischievous grin. “Fine, I’ll keep your secret, Alpha Ryker. But you’re far too secretive. I wonder why.”

I lit a cigarette, exhaling smoke lazily. “Perhaps that’s because those who learn my secrets tend to die.”

The color drained from her face. “What?”

Chapter 145 Burned By Yearning

I inhaled again, then said softly, “I’m joking.”

She stared at me for several long seconds, her face pale, before releasing a shaky breath and pouting. “You nearly scared me, Alpha Ryker.”

My lips curved in response. If she only knew how much truth laced my words.

“When you joke, you should at least smile so people don’t get heart attacks,” she laughed lightly, though her eyes lingered too long on my face, as if trying to piece together something forgotten.

“Is there something on my face?” I asked quietly.

Her cheeks flushed as she shook her head quickly. “It’s just…you’re too handsome. I couldn’t help myself,” she admitted shyly, before tilting her head. “Still, I didn’t expect you’d let him go with Alpha Ronan.”

A low growl rumbled from my wolf, curling beneath my skin, as a cold smile played on my lips. “No matter where Seth Darven goes, he will end up with me. I am merely letting him lose his way for a while.”

She giggled softly. “Wow, I really admire your confidence.” Rising to her feet, she smoothed her dress. “Well, it was fun chatting with you, Alpha Ryker. I only hope you don’t end up with a love rival.” With that, she returned to the circle of Alphas, leaving me seated alone, far away from him.

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