Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle by Aurora Starling

"Thanks," I said, trying not to let my jealousy shine through. I didn't like the thought of another man gaining the attention of my wife. But I also knew that I could trust Silver and I had to believe nothing was going on between the two of them. I pulled her along with me, keeping my arm protectively around her body as we made our way inside. I wasn't surprised that the first person to greet us was Mariah.

She rushed towards us, her eyes wide and never leaving Silver.

"Is it really you?" Mariah asked, hesitantly.

Silver grinned and held her arms open for Mariah who ran into them.

"Thank the Goddess," she breathed. "I was so worried about you."

"I'm okay now," she assured her. "I'm home."

Home.

I loved the sound of that word on her lips; I knew she wasn't just talking about the palace. She was talking about me as well. I was her home. The crown pack was her home. The friends she'd made were now her home. "She's had a long day. She needs to recover. I'm going to bring her to our room," I told Mariah, who stepped back upon hearing my words.

course. I'll make your favorite soup and have a maid bring it up to

you," Silver

As soon as the door was shut, Silver rested her body against mine and I could see the utter exhaustion in her

okay. I hadn't meant to rush her away from everyone, but I needed to be alone with her. I needed to feel her warmth and touch. I needed to see for myself that

help but smile at

He was angry with them for it. He told them specifically not to hurt me, but

kill every last one of them," I promised. "You

tried to break my spirit and make me not trust you. But it didn't work. I would never let them break me and turn against you. I would

my fingers up and down her spine. She relaxed into me

to join him," she told me. "But I told him no. I won't do anything to hurt you,

reassure me, Silver," I told her, pressing my lips to her cheekbone gently. "I trust you," I added in a whisper as I trailed my lips down the nape of her neck. She sucked in a

I

let my tongue

sensations provoked across her body. I could see goosebumps forming on her flesh and it made me grin as held her tighter. I peppered soft kisses along her collarbone and rose my lips up her chin and across her