TRADING MY CHEATING HUSBAND FOR THE LYCAN KING novel Chapter 4

EMBER’S POV

This morning I was a married omega trying to save her marriage with expensive lingerie.

Now I’m a soon-to-be-divorced omega who fucked the Lycan King in an airplane bathroom and let him finger me to orgasm while my husband was on the phone.

My life has become a complete disaster.

The pilot’s voice crackles over the intercom.

“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Anchorage. Local time is 7:43 PM and the current temperature is minus twelve degrees.”

Anchorage. Home.

The seatbelt sign dings off and passengers spring into action. I have no luggage, no coat, no plan. Just the clothes on my back and about two hundred dollars in my bank account.

I’ll find a cheap hotel, I decide. One of those budget places near the airport. I’ll figure out my next steps in the morning. Call my parents and try to explain why their daughter’s arranged marriage just imploded on Christmas Eve.

Yeah. That’ll be a fun conversation.

I stand on shaky legs, my body still feeling the aftermath of everything Knox did to me. His cum has dried uncomfortably in my skirt and I’m painfully aware that I’m still not wearing underwear because the Lycan King pocketed my torn panties like some kind of pervert.

I step into the aisle and immediately freeze.

Knox is suddenly there, blocking my path, his blue eyes locked onto mine with that same intensity that makes my heart race.

“You’re coming with me.”

I blink up at him. “I appreciate what happened back there, I do. But you’re still basically a stranger and I barely know you beyond the fact that you’re the Lycan King and you just—” My face heats. “Well. You know.”

“Fucked you senseless in an airplane bathroom?” His lips curve slightly. “Yes, I’m aware.”

“Right. That.” I clear my throat. “Look, it was... good. Really good. But it was just sex. We don’t owe each other anything.”

“I disagree.”

“You can disagree all you want, but I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself.” I try to move past him but he doesn’t budge. “Excuse me.”

“Where exactly are you planning to go?”

“Hotel. There’s a Holiday Inn near the airport.”

“With what money?”

I lift my chin. “I have enough.”

“For how long?” He tilts his head, studying me. “One night? Two? What happens when that runs out?”

“I’ll figure it out. People do it all the time.”

“And what happens when Gale tracks your credit card and shows up at your door?”

My stomach drops. I hadn’t thought of that. Of course he’ll track my card. He has access to all our accounts.

Knox sees the realization on my face. “You have two choices, Ember. Walk out of here with me willingly, or I throw you over my shoulder and carry you out. Either way, you’re coming with me.”

“You wouldn’t dare.” But even as I say it, I can see in his eyes that he absolutely would. “That’s kidnapping.”

“It’s protection.” His voice softens slightly. “I’m not going to hurt you, Ember. But I’m also not going to let you wander around Anchorage alone, broke, with your unhinged husband hunting you down.”

The scary part is, I believe him. This man I barely know, this Lycan King who just finger-fucked me while my husband was on the phone, actually seems concerned about my safety.

Maybe I’ve completely lost my mind, but I’m considering it.

“Why?” I ask quietly. “Why do you care what happens to me?”

Something flickers across his face, there and gone too fast for me to read.

“Let’s just say I’ve always been intrigued by Gale’s little omega wife. The way you smiled at those boring pack events while he ignored you. The way you’d bring us coffee during meetings and pretend you didn’t notice when he looked right through you.” His hand comes up to cup my jaw, thumb brushing over my bottom lip. “You deserved better than him. And I have a proposition that might interest you. Especially if you’re interested in making Gale Crawford’s life a living hell.”

That gets my attention. “You’re bribing me with revenge?”

“I’m offering you options.” His lips curve into a smile that’s pure sin. “The question is whether you’re brave enough to take them.”

I should walk away. Should tell him to leave me alone and handle my problems myself like an adult.

But the truth is, I’m terrified. I have no real plan, barely any resources, and Gale is probably already on his way here. I’m trying to act tough, trying to stand tall, but I’m a house cat trying to roar like a wolf. And the idea of making Gale suffer the way he made me suffer?

That sounds really, really good.

“If this proposition turns out to be something creepy,” I say, meeting his eyes with more bravery than I feel, “I’m kneeing you in the balls and stealing your car.”

His laugh is genuine, surprised. “Fair enough.”

He extends his hand. After a long moment’s hesitation, I take it. His fingers close around mine, warm and possessive, and he pulls me into the aisle. My heart is pounding. I’m literally leaving with the Lycan King. The most powerful, most dangerous alpha in North America. What am I doing?

We move through the jetway and into the terminal. Knox’s hand settles on the small of my back, and even through my shirt I can feel the heat of his palm burning into my skin.

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