Bonded to My Ex’s Alpha Brother
Chapter 190
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Without warning, Derek pushed me away, his eyes now completely gold a sign of extreme emotion in werewolves. He extinguished his cigarette with elegant, dangerous precision, then turned back to me with predatory speed.
Before I could react, I found myself pinned against his onyx desk, his strength irresistible. He secured my wrists above my head with one hand, the other controlling my jaw, forcing me to look directly at him.
My wolf instincts both feared and thrilled at the Alpha’s control, my pupils dilating within amber irises. Derek leaned closer, his mouth revealing obvious possession as his scent enveloped me, claiming ownership.
“Never, ever hide anything from me again,” Derek growled, his voice so low it was almost a whisper, yet carried unmistakable command. “You are my Soul Bond, Erin Blackwood.”
His lips brushed my ear, teeth grazing my earlobe, sending shivers throughout my body.
“You can never hide from me. I can smell your lies just as I can smell your fear and…” he inhaled deeply, his voice becoming more dangerous, “…your desire.”
My breathing quickened, my pulse visibly racing at my neck. “Derek…”
His hand moved from my jaw to my throat, his thumb lightly pressing against my carotid artery, feeling my accelerated pulse.
“Do you understand me, little wolf?” he demanded.
Amber light flashed in my eyes as my wolf submitted to her Alpha. “I understand… you are my Alpha, my Soul Bond.”
I felt a strange dizziness, as if I were simultaneously at the edge of the highest cliff and in the softest bed. Derek’s possessiveness should feel suffocating, but why did my wolf crave this control? Was this the Moon Goddess’s way when she chose Soul Bonds? The golden light in Derek’s eyes terrified and excited me, as if my wolf knew something my human side hadn’t fully comprehended yet.
Suddenly, a special howl ringtone broke the charged atmosphere. Derek’s phone vibrated on the desk.
Derek released a clear growl of displeasure, golden eyes flashing with dangerous anger. He slowly loosened his hold on me, but maintained a protective stance, half–covering my body.
I tried to stand, but my legs were weak from our intimate contact, nearly causing me to stumble.
Finally, when his cell phone rang for the third time, he let me go and answered the phone reluctantly.
Ten minutes after the call ended, I carefully gathered the scattered files from Derek’s desk, occasionally glancing toward the Alpha who had returned to his position by the window. I moved with silent care, preparing fresh coffee for him with soothing herbs added.
Derek’s aura had calmed, the gold receding from his eyes as he signed documents with elegant, controlled movements. My sensitive werewolf hearing could detect each tick of the wall clock, the tension still lingering in the air.
I gently placed the silver moon–patterned cup down, the coffee aroma spreading between us, and took a cautious step back.
“Tonight at eight, you will accompany me to Darkwood Estate,” Derek suddenly announced, his voice deep and calm, yet carrying undeniable authority.
I blinked, certain I had misheard. “I’m sorry, Alpha?”
Derek finally looked up, his piercing gaze locking onto mine. “Dinner. At Darkwood Estate with my mother. You will need to dress formally.”
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My throat tightened as I realized the implication. ‘Why… why me? I’m just your secretary.
Derek put down his pen, interlacing his fingers on the desk. “Judy has requested a family dinner and specifically asked to meet my personal secretary. This is an order, not a request, Miss Blackwood.”
Aty wolf shifted restlessly, both nervous and excited. ‘I… I don’t have appropriate attire…”
The corner of Derek’s mouth lifted slightly, showing the first hint of a smile since I’d entered his office. “That has been arranged. At seven, my car will be waiting outside your home. Be punctual.”
Being invited to Darkwood Estate? Meeting Derek’s mother? This went far beyond normal secretarial duties. This was more like… a formal introduction of a Soul Bond to the family. My wolf whimpered with excitement, while my human side filled with trepidation. The satisfied gleam in Derek’s eyes told me this was exactly the reaction he had wanted.
“Yes, Alpha,” I whispered, my voice steady despite the hurricane of emotions inside me. “I’ll be ready.”
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