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Erin’s POV 

Time seemed frozen as we stood locked together, the Soul Bond between us humming with energy, demanding acknowledgment. In that moment, I caught a fleeting glimpse of gold in Derek’s eyes– his wolf responding to minebefore it disappeared under his iron control

II began, but my voice failed me, the words dying in my throat as Derek’s grip on my waist tightened almost imperceptibly

His thumb pressed against the thin fabric of my blouse, the heat of his skin burning all the way through to mine. I swallowed hard, my pulse quickening, a tingling sensation spreading outward from where his fingers pressed into my flesh

As I breathed in his scentcedar and leather, with something uniquely histhe strangest thing happened. Instead of anxiety or fear, a sense of calm washed over me

My wolf, restless all day, suddenly quieted, whimpering with something close to contentment. My muscles relaxed involuntarily, causing me to lean further into his solid chest. It made no sense. How could this man, who caused me so much stress, now make me feel sosafe

I wanted nothing more than to remain in those strong arms forever, my body going soft in his embrace. His solid chest pressed against mine, sending electricity through every nerve ending in my body. I stiffened immediately, berating myself for allowing such thoughts to form. Yet my traitorous body refused to pull away completely

Always so careless when you walk, Blackwood?Derek’s cold voice broke through my momentary lapse in judgment, snapping me back to reality. His breath fanned across my face as he spoke, warm 

with subtle hints of tobacco and coffee

I looked up, making the mistake of meeting his deep gray eyes directly. A shiver ran through my body. My chest tightened, breathing suddenly difficult as awareness crackled between us

My fingers curled against the fabric of his shirt, feeling the solid muscle beneath. My wolf surged forward again, her presence in my mind almost overwhelming, pushing heat into my limbs until my skin felt too tight

Mine, she insisted firmly, causing my fingers to grip his shirt more tightly

He will never be mine, I silently/countered, forcing myself to loosen my hold. He was Bradley’s brother

Despite my internal protests, I couldn’t help noticing how handsome Derek looked up close. The strong line of his jaw, that slight shadow of stubble that gave him a dangerous edge, the subtle lines 

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around his eyes that hinted at rare smiles

As my heartbeat accelerated, his scent intensified with it, filling my senses until I could taste him on my tongue. Everything about him radiated power and control, wrapped in a cloak of indifference that somehow made him even more magnetic

If you’re done staring, we should head to the meeting room,Derek said dryly. I’m already late, and I have no interest in holding you all day.” 

I realized I’d been staring, heat suddenly rushing to my cheeks. I quickly stepped backward, creating muchneeded distance. With his touch gone, I felt strangely bereft, my skin cooling where his hand 

had been. I pressed my thighs together tightly, unsettled by the lingering warmth low in my 

abdomen

Ththank you, Alpha,I stammered, smoothing down my skirt with trembling hands. My fingers 

caught on a crease, and I realized my knuckles had gone white from gripping too tightly

Derek completely ignored my thanks, turning to stride down the hallway without a backward glance

My eyes followed the broad line of his shoulders, the confident line of his spine, and the way his 

tailored pants hugged his form. I shook my head violently, biting the inside of my cheek until

tasted blood, forcing my gaze to the floor

I hurried to keep up with his long strides, my heart still beating irregularly. My heels clicked sharply 

against the polished floor, each step unsteady as my legs hadn’t quite regained their strength. The 

space between usjust a few feetfelt simultaneously too vast and not far enough

As I followed him, a deep sadness settled over me. I twisted my fingers together, nails digging into 

my palms as I struggled for control. The Soul Bond connecting us was becoming increasingly 

difficult to ignore with each encounter

My emotional responses to him were growing stronger, harder to control, and my body’s reactions were becoming impossible to hide. Every cell in me seemed attuned to his presence, responding without my permission. Something had to changewe needed to talk about this bond, find a solution before it consumed me completely

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