Billionaire Alpha's 99 Deadly Games

"I've got it. Lily's been holding back all night, but I can tell she's dying to talk to

you."

"Well I'm not exactly going to quiz her about you, with you standing right there,” Lily grumbled.

I always appreciated Lily Westin's unfiltered honestly

"Just let me straighten up, and I'll go for a run."

Elise pouted. "I could use a run, too."

"Later," Lily told her. "Loverboy, get out and go for your run. We'll take care of clean up, and then I don't have to feel bad about talking about you. So, shoo."

I laughed, but looked at Elise honestly. "You sure?"

"Yeah, she's like a dog with a bone sometimes. She won't stop till she's satisfied. Maybe we could go for a run later?" She sounded hopeful and little shy asking as she nibbled her bottom lip.

I desperately wanted to be the one sucking on that lip, but knew that line of thought was not going to get Lily out of my house anytime soon. "I won't be long, so grill her quickly."

Elise turned red in the face and Lily hooted with laughter as I left them to talk, stripped on my back porch, and ran. The wind in my face from the crisp night air was exactly what I needed to clear my head. It had been a long, hard, emotional day. I'd gone from the lowest point in my life to the greatest moments of my life all within the last twenty-four hours. I didn't want to feel or think anymore, so I gave fully into my wolf and just ran.

Elise

me the moment the door closed behind Patrick. It had been a fun evening. He really was close to

ignoring the issue and hiding from him. Patrick had begun making friends and settling into

it. I can smell that you haven't closed the deal,

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and definitely this morning.

made the mistake of telling Kyle I didn't want to take

Maybe if Kelsey has a son

of losing him."

mean in the

I nodded.

Girl, you were kidnapped. Just two days ago, you were being held captive and we didn't

only showcased how close and influential Patrick really was in my family, and it sent

to us. He didn't even wait for reinforcements. He's not a tracker, but he found you. I don't understand why you would put him off after all you've

I asked, sobering. "Are you lecturing about my responsibility to him? Are you seriously making a claim that

said, exasperated and throwing her hands in the air. "That is one fine wolf you have. What on earth are you waiting for? If-no, when-I find my one true mate, you better

I'm going to remind you of this conversation and watch you eat your words. It's just not what you think. On the one hand, Patrick is right here, and he's perfect.

"And it's not?"

"How do I know?"

looked at me like I