The Pack: Rule Number 1 - No Mates

Chapter Eighty–Three

DILAVEN

“Why am I doing this?” Task myself as I study my reflection for the thousandth time everything in my closet? As if that bastand deserves for me to look good. Not to mention, I would test when Domonic was on his way here to approve Emily- whatever the fuck that

hideout across the street at Gabriels.

1 min at mysell, Adam is so cool. I adore him and I think he will make a wonderful g

full length minor of my bedroom. Why did I just spend an hour trying on haven’t even decided if I’m going to see him or not. Adam told me be means. That way, if I don’t want to see him I can stay hidden in my room

“Woss,” Emily says, sauntering into my room wearing a cufe white summer dress that he bought a couple of weeks ago. “You look hot.”

“So do you,” I say, noticing that this is the very first time I’ve ever seen her with eyeliner and mancar. The effect of the black outlining her obsidian colored eyes is truly breathtaking.

Do you think Koda will like it?”

inquires shyly

will,” I smirk, twitling to admire the way my legs look in my blue jean booty shorts. My ass looks great in these things and if I do decide to see Domonit, I want him to remember what he gave up. The tight red crop top I’m wearing is racy and sexy and sure to make the blood boil. Hopefully, his.

Hopefully Draven? Really? Might as well stop pretending you’re not going to see him, when you know you are.

“Tuck,” I send myself in the mirror. “You are a weak ass bitch.”

Emily chuckles. “Not weak Hot as hell, and stubborn. But not weak. It’ll feel good to see him. You know it will.”

“Not if he’s married,” I say softly, not able to shake that thought from my mind. I turn to her and for the first time, I wonder if she likes it here as much as I do. I mean- I thought she did. But with what I learned from Adam about the other wolved Im not really sure she should be here. Unless I can get Koda to mark her

And just like that I come up with a plan.

“You realize that Koda’s your mate, don’t you?” I ask him, taking a seat

it on the edge of my bed

Her smile falters slightly, her fingers wringing together the way doesn’t change that he doesn’t want me.”

the way they do whenever she becomes nery

nervous. “I don’t know, I mean, yeah, I guess.” She frowns. “But that

she has been for him. “Well, I think he does. He just needs the proper motivation

she says sadly, taking

Maybe if she passes on the message to him, hell do something about it. “When we first got here, you still had Leo’s scent on you. From when

paying attention. Tadors explained scenting to me the last time she was here. I figued

But he didn’t hate you. He was just I pause, not really sure why I’m defending the idiot–upset the was panicking and not thinking clearly. He didn’t have all the facts. I reach over, take her hand. Much

tenses, her long lashes fanning

you

hiss, squeezing her hand. “He may have said some things about you to… to the rest of the

She gasps

The people here. The people we’re just getting to know.” I lean toward her, continuing. He’s been implying

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Chapter Eighty–Three

all of her genterl qualitie the take I see behind her

says it may become dangerous for you here if prople continue to think

thinks I

leave with you. No question.” I sigh, letting go of her hand and standing up to face her. “But I think it may be worth mentioning to Koda. Because he is your

the lifts her chin defiantly. He shouldst have to do anything. And I

But you should mention it. Koda deserves to keep you safe.” Holy shit. What did I just say? Kod deserves to keep you safe. And

make the connection, thank God. She nods. “Okay, I’ll tell him

a sudden drift of pine and is invades my senses and my body goes rigid. “Shit!” I hiss. Right then my phone chimes and the message is

Adam

on his way over.

Thank

Adam

me know if you

their

DOMONIC

cottage next to my dad’s place is short and uneventful. Most of the park members we see along the way–walking or driving – all seem to have heard about my arrival and can’t help but wave at us as we cruise down the street. The closer we get to the girls, the harder my heart is pounding. There’s something different in the air. I can feel it as we approach, and I could sense it in my dad

pull into the empty driveway. I can see movement behind the glass, but I try not to focus on it as we get out of the car. I want my first glance at her after a month of being apart, to be up close and personal. Walking up to the door, I’m hit with her scent from all sides and I swear it’s like I’ve been marching in a desert for days and have just spotted an oasis beyond the dune. She’s so close and suddenly, I am reminded

for the bell but the door swings open in my face. Emily on the other side of

feel Koda tense next to me.

can’t believe I didnt see it before, because now it is obvious Rodas face is red with a blush and Emily’s arousal is sarting enough to force me to take a step back. Shit. Don’t feel right about scenting

Taking a step past Emily into the house,

Emily snipes as 1 glance

than Draven Who the fuck is she trying to care. “You be nice to him, I tease, receiving