Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire (Maya and Alex)

Chapter 91

-Maya's POV-

I couldn't stay. Not after what my mother said. The thought of being the reason my father lost his wife, the fear of what he might do to me if that happened... It was too much. I grabbed the twins and got us out of there.

My mother's face was etched with sadness as we walked past her, still locked in a tense stand-off with my father. He glared at the children, making by clutch my hand so tightly her knuckles turned white. Even for Daniel Stone, scaring little kids was a new low.

By the time I got back to Ivan's house, I was already knee-deep in job applications again. Just another day in my life. That's when Iwan walked

1. in.

He looked rough. Dark circles hung under his eyes, and his usual charm was missing. I sighed. "What happened this time?"

He tossed his tie on the nearest chair and started unbuttoning his shirt. My heart hammered in my chest as his toned back came into view. He turned around, a playful smile flashing across his face when he saw the blush creep up my cheeks. But then, as if remembering my question,

his smile vanished.

"There was a fight. My wolves and Alex's pack. We lost five men today. Don't know how many they lost."

A knot formed in my stomach, I thought things had calmed down. Guess I was wrong. This wasn't what Ivan signed up for. He always said he wanted no part of my father's war.

I shoved the laptop aside and walked over to him. "You look beat. Sit."

He hesitated for a moment, then sank onto the bed with a tired sigh. I climbed up behind him, my hands finding the tense muscles in his

shoulders.

He groaned as I applied pressure. The tension slowly started to seep out of him.

"What if..." I started, "What if you broke the merge with my father? You and your wolves could walk away. Let them destroy each other if that's what they want."

and I dug my fingers a little deeper.

Getting primal, letting the beast out, feels

a dry, humorless sound. "Maybe. But right now, I just want some

kneading his shoulders and leaned down, pressing a soft kiss to the exposed skin just above his collarbone. He tilted his head back slightly, surprised, and looked down at me with a

him.

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Chapter 91

something else. Desire. It was a spark, a tiny flame amidst

hammered a little faster in my chest. This wasn't something I usually did. I almost never initiated sex. I would give a subtle look and Alex would understand, it also helped that he liked being in control and why was I thinking about that

He watched me, his expression unreadable. There was no protest, no movement to stop me.

you get some sleep," I finally whispered a

in his eyes

I handle it if he did

at I wanted?

the belt and then released it from the loop of his jeans. Then I reached for the button at the waistband, not sure how far I was willing to go. My fingers trembled. The material was soft and silky against them. I pushed it aside and eased down the zipper, praying my

of his breathing deepened as I

time we had had sex, I hadn't allowed myself to focus on the size but right now that it was in front of me, I physically

out an audible growl, which encouraged me to continue. His muscles tightened beneath my fingertips, and his hips

I touched him again, I felt him pulsate

do this." His hoarse voice sounded in the

were wild, glazed with desire, yet

said softly. And I

what that would mean or where it might lead but I needed to be certain I could take control. To do so, I

heard a choked groan. I looked up and found his face strained, his lips parted, his eyes wild and dark with lust.

around the tip of him and licked lightly. He swore and grabbed my hair. I went down on him harder, sucking him into my mouth until

while the other held onto my ponytail.

was close to coming. He made a strangled noise

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