Please Love Me More, My Ruthless Alpha

Today seems to be cold. I woke up to the loud sound of my alarm. I sat up and glanced at the old wall clock which states that it was 4 am already. I stood up quickly and walked to one end of the room where the few clothes and shoes I have laid.

I walked down to the kitchen to start preparing the meals. As I walked into the kitchen yawning, I felt so exhausted that I had to make myself a cup of hot tea and step out on the patio.

Everywhere was still dark and silent. No one wakes up this early. This silent early morning is the only time I have for myself. Immediately after I finished draining the contents of the cup, I head off inside and proceeded in preparing breakfast for everybody. I have lived in the pack house since I was born.

I, my dad who is also the alpha, my mother, alongside my brothers all live here together. Though I’m part of the family, I am handled simply like an omega. My ‘room’ is actually like a closet or shall say slightly smaller than a closet.

I cook all the meals for everyone, clean the house every day and handled other chores but yet, but they still do not approve of me leaving the residence when I wish to.

I immediately started chopping the vegetables required for the meal quickly. I have to be through with breakfast early enough before the sun starts to rise and they all wake up.

My elder brother is relatively twentyfour and twentyone years old. Both of them are warriors. They like meals and devour a lot. I have to prepare a large number of meals for both breakfast and dinner since they are usually not home for lunch.

I also have to make sure there is enough fruit salad for their huge appetite. As I was almost through with making breakfast and cleaning up the mess in the kitchen, I heard loud shouts coming from upstairs. I ran to get the dirty laundry and immediately make my way down to the laundry room to wash the clothes.

I always make sure I completely stay away from issues that concern them. From the basement, I could hear the sound of their footsteps coming downstairs to have their breakfast. I was a bit relieved due to the fact today might not be as terrible as always. My dad has a meeting with an Alpha from another pack today and he’ll probably be busy with that for almost the entire day.

A few hours later, I was folding clothes in the laundry room when I started to perceive someone and that familiar scent of sexual desire and I knew right away who was behind me. I turned around to see Beta Gaby standing at the window side. He walked to me and immediately tightened his hand around my throat.

“Are you attempting to abstain from me, Smith?” He shouted into my ear and I shook my head fearfully. He dragged me closer and sniffed my hair. I can feel him growing aroused against me.

“ Mmm, I can't spend much time with you right now because I am busy. But I’ll have you all to myself this night.”

He tightened his hold around my throat. His free hand glided through the back of my waist and grabbed my ass. “Do you understand?” He asks. I could only nod my head in response. He released me and takes a few steps backwards.

I gasp for air and held my throat. He adjusted the wrinkled part of his clothes before leaving.

“Make sure to bring a cup of tea and juice upstairs in an hour's time and I don’t want to see you close to the office when the other Alpha arrives,” he shouted on his way up the stairs.

Forty minutes later when I was positive that they would have left the dining room, I went upstairs to clear the desk and prepare the tray. When I was done, I headed out with the tray to my dad’s headquarters.

When I got to the huge door of the study, I knocked lightly. “Get inside!,” was the response I received. I took in a deep breath before entering my dad’s study.

Beta Gaby was the only one in the office. I gently place the tray on the table without looking up and turned to leave but as I was about to leave, Beta Gaby said, “Smith, come over here.”

I slowly moved over to the aspect of the couch. He looked at me and a scowl appeared on his face. “Sit on my lap Smith. I’ve missed touching you,” he told me. I hesitate now not doing as he commanded but he grabbed my hips and pulled me to sit on his lap. I did not even try to pull away cause I am aware that it is once of no use doing so.

The alpha doesn’t monitor him that much so I don't know if he is aware of what’s going on. Beta Gaby buried his face in my neck and inhaled my scent. He then leaned in and whispered into my ear, “I am looking forward to seeing you in my room tonight, before the meeting?”

He rubbed his hand over the top part of my body and I tried not to shudder from disgust. However, as he was about to go further, we heard footsteps outside the door.

He groaned, “Seems like we will have to wait till tonight then. They’re already here.” He then pushed me off him and I took a few steps away from the chair so my dad won't notice not as he would ever care if he did.

I was standing next to my dad’s desk when he came in.

William P.O.V

My alarm goes off as soon as the clock struck six. I immediately stood up, put on some exercise clothes, and headed to the health club centre. The gym centre is not far from the house at all.

It is just across the street. I live in my pack house. It’s a twelvestory building. Everyone in the pack lives here. The top floor is all mine.

I’m the Alpha. I want to exercise before I leave for the important pack meeting I have. Alpha Johnson and his pack have constantly troubled me. He is unnecessarily irritating and ruthless.

Thank goodness his pack is small and not very powerful because if it was, he would be a threat to many. I jump on the treadmill and went through the notes for today's meeting. After an hour, I stood up and head back to my room for a shower.

I was in the bathroom for a couple of minutes, before I walked out and was ready to go. I make my way down to the first floor where my beta Liam meets me.

“Good Morning Alpha,” Liam says, smirking at me. Liam is continually smiling. I’ve noticed that he looks too pleased for his good.

“Morning Liam, did you go through the notes?”

“Yes, of course, I did. Don’t hassle, they need our help. I don’t suppose we have anything to worry about,” Liam says after patting my back gently.

Liam and I have been best friends since we were pups. His father was my dad’s beta and friend. We headed out through the front door.

“Though I comprehend this is going to come in handy in the meeting, I am not looking ahead to it at all,” Liam admits.

I pointed my eyebrow at him. “Alpha Johnson constantly rubs me the incorrect way. “ He’s just. . . slimy,” Liam replied.

“I am aware of what you imply Liam but we need that land. It's just a pity that he's the owner of that land, “I mumbled as we arrived at the airport. We made our way to our personal jet and prepared for the twoandahalfhour flight we had beforehand and headed for the Blood Forest Pack.

A few hours later when we got there earlier than expected, I was feeling anxious to get this over with. Blood Forest Pack isn’t always a large pack but they have a lot of land in many countries. We’re planning on buying a plot they own, proper subsequent to our pack lands. We have decided to construct a new health facility there

We went straight to the Alpha Johnson’s packhouse about twenty minutes past the time the man anticipated. “Should we wait?” Liam asked me as he peeps through the window at the decently sized house in the middle of the forest.

“Let's get this over with. “ I noted as I opened the door. The backyard appears to be silent but I can hear the sound of warriors training from afar. We walked to the door and before we knocked on the door. The door opened immediately and Luna Katherine was standing in front of me. She is alpha Johnson's mate.

With a smile on her face, she welcomes me and Beta Liam. “What a pleasure to have you every here? “ She said as she opened the door properly to let us come in.

“Did we come a bit early Luna Katherine? I hope that may not be a problem?” I asked.

“No, not at all. Alpha William. Alpha Johnson is in his place of work already, Please comply with me and come with me,” She replied with a laugh as she leads us up the stairs.

The residence is very spacious and the stairs lead to six doors. You can see all that's going on downstairs. We stopped immediately in front of the second door. She knocked and opened the door. As we entered the room, I saw the Beta sitting on the couch and Alpha Johnson sitting on the chair behind his desk.

. . . Wait . . .

‘What is that smell?' I thought as I suddenly sniff the air. "Mate!", Mark, my wolf growled. That was when I saw a woman standing beside the Alpha.

She is a bit tall with ebonyblack hair packed into a loose bun. She’s dressed like a servant. Wait, is she an omega? She appears nervous. She’s staring at the floor, obviously trying not to look up at anyone.

I immediately know that she is my mate cause Mark keeps on growling the word in my head.

“Get out of here Smith,” Alpha Johnson said, talking to her in a way no one will hear him.

She turned around to leave and I quickly stopped her. "Wait!," I exclaimed. I can see Liam turning to look up from the rims out of my eye.

“Mate," I mind link, Liam. Alpha Johnson, Luna, and his Beta are all looking at me confused. I moved closer to her and put my hand under her chin.

She winced and looked up. My breath ceased as her crimson eyes intersect mine. “Mate,” I say. She stared at me for a minute then shifted her eyes back to the ground. I felt a pang in my heart, assuming that to be a rejection.

“Leave now! Smith!," Alpha Johnson shouts angrily which makes me tense. He does not look happy while on the other hand, his Luna appears to be very pleased. Smith leaves the room and I turned to face Alpha Johnson and Luna Katherine. Alpha Johnson hisses angrily,

“Who do you feel you are coming in right here and claiming my daughter for yourself!? She is_”

Luna interrupts, “Now dear, you are aware about the mate bond is no longer a choice." She said that with a laugh.

"Alpha William, beta Liam and beta Gaby, would you give me and the Alpha a second in private?” I nod to her and step out of the room. “Do you think about her being your mate man?” Liam whispers.

“Yes, I’m certain of it, however, it felt onesided. Maybe it is due to the truth she’s no longer however of age?” I heard sharp whispers at the again of the door, a loud bang, and then silence. Beta Gaby rushes out of the room and down the hall.

I looked at Liam and he looked so confused. When the door opened, Luna laughed and called us in.

“Alpha William, thank you a lot for your understanding. Why don't we have an important meeting first and then we shall discuss my daughter,” he suggests. I nod my head. Liam and I sat on the chair.

The meeting ended well. We concluded on the land and came to an agreement. As soon as it ended, I inquired about my mate.

Alpha Johnson turns to his Luna, “My dear, would you please get some refreshments so I can have a private conversation with Alpha William about Bridget?”

She gave him a relaxed look, “Of course dear. I’ll go get us some drinks for the celebration." She then leaves the room.

Alpha Johnson stood up and moved around the guy. He sits beside him. He’s an older guy, probably in his early thirties however werewolves age slower than most creatures.

“So Bridget is your mate. And I’m sure you would like her to go with you to your pack,” Alpha Johnson looks directly at William. The latter could see the rage in his eyes and his own slowly grew inside me.

"What will you give me in exchange for her,” he hissed. Utter shock flows through William as he stared at him. “What?” Liam asks.

Alpha Johnson smirked and said, “It’s simple, I have something you want. So what do you have to get what you need? It’s business.” Alpha gets up from the desk and sat back on his chair. He looks serious. He’s going to sell his daughter. What type of man is this?

“What do you want, Alpha Johnson?” William asked coldly.

“Hmm, well you are taking one of my pleasant workers. I’m going to need some compensation so I can hire anyone new," He answers with a grin.

“He’s putting his daughter up for sale,” Liam’s thinking hyperlinks me. I can feel the irritation in his voice.

“Alpha Johnson, how much do you need?" William asked with a straight face. “$1,000,000," Alpha Johnson replies.

Liam stands, “What!” I kept my eyes on Alpha Johnson as his snort widens. “Agreed. But she leaves with us now. “ I stated as I stood up.

Alpha Johnson stands and shakes my hand. “Are you going to pay that money for your mate?” Liam’s mind linked me.

“I have a feeling that I need to get her away from this man as fast as possible,” I told him back. At that moment, Luna walks in with drinks and a smile on her face

“So we have an agreement?” She asks with a snort on her face.

That’s when I realise they both planned this. “Who are these monsters ?”

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Bridget P.O.V

“You are my mate,” that alpha said in a serious voice and I looked at him. He has the most glamorous eyes I have ever seen. They’re darkish evergreen like the forest.

I couldn't hold his gaze for long cause my father is still in the room and I’ll get into trouble for being disrespectful.

“Smith before I open my eyes and close them, I do not want to see you here,” my dad said loudly. I ran out of the room and gently closed the door. I can hear some noise from afar. I ran down to the corridor to get back to the laundry room.

The dirty garments are so much that I keep on washing them over and over again. Getting to the last room of the house, Shawn, my brother stopped me. Shawn is the first son of the family. He is as depraved as my father.

Shawn stood in my way and blocked my way as he kept on looking at me with an unsure look. “Little mouse, where do you think you are going?” I did not answer him but I just lowered my head in fear.

I then moved back to the washing machine to finish my work for the day. I was surprised when he didn't say anything. When I turned around to look at him, I realized that he was startled and looking at where I was standing.

That was when I noticed Alpha William and Beta Liam. They have been standing at the entrance of dad’s office. Shawn walked to the place I was standing and he held my hand tightly before pulling me away, straight into the kitchen. He pushed me against the wall so roughly that it hurt.

“What did he see in you that made him like you?” Shawn asked with a smiling face. “ I can not even imagine you becoming a Luna!,” he said, looking at me with so much anger. “You can’t even look straight into my eyes nor can you move! You are so weak.”

Shawn walked to where I was standing and continued with his hurtful words, “It’s only a matter of time before he has his chance with you and abandons you. It won't take long for him to throw you out of the house and I won't even blame him.”

Then he slipped his hands into my dress and touched the side of my panties. I can still feel the sting of pain from the spot. He leaned in and whispered into my ear, “We’ll just have to allow the guy to enjoy himself with you and after he is done sucking you dry, he will bring you back to us. When he does this, we will sell you to alpha Jackson."

I felt so weak and it clearly showed in my eyes. I think alpha Jackson is very wicked than my dad. I can still remember the day he slept in our house and my dad sent me to him. I couldn’t even recall all that occurred, but all I could remember is myself laying on my bed in the health centre receiving treatments due to injuries.

When I asked what happened to me the doctors said I was found in the garden with my clothes completely soaked in blood. It took me a very long time to recover. Since that day, I haven’t set my eyes on alpha Jackson and that was just a couple of months ago.

Shawn starts rubbing my pussy harder through my panties as he tightened his hold around me. Shawn pulled me back to allow him to gain more access to my neck.

“Shawn!,” My brother David shouted as he walked in. He didn't look fazed by what was going on cause he has already seen this couple of times. They don't do anything to help or save me.

“We were waiting for you and you’re in here harassing Smith,” he says frustrated. “Hey guy calm down, Smith has already found her mate,” Shawn said to him, releasing me and moving his hand away. David looked at me with a surprised look

“Who!? You?” he asked me with an astonished look.

“Alpha William,” Shawn answered.

“Well, I am sure he is going to enjoy the good aroma when he is all over you,” David mumbled mischievously as he looked at us. Shawn rolled his eyes and walked past David without saying anything. David looked at me sympathetically.

Sincerely, David is the only one that has never touched me in any way either sexually or violently. There was this time I collapsed after dad beat me up for nothing.

I was feeling faint from the pain and couldn't even move when someone walked in and carried me to the bathroom. He helped me wash off the blood from my injuries and then put me into bed. It was David but we’ve never spoken about that incident.

“Are you okay Smith?” David asked. His voice snaps me out of the painful memory. I nod and hurry back to the laundry room. I was carrying the wet clothes to another room to spread them when I passed the kitchen and saw my mother. She looked very happy which is not good news for me.

“Oh, Smith! Good, put that down. You have to go upstairs and pack your things. You’ll be leaving quickly for your new home.”

“ My new home?” I asked with a perplexed look.

“Yes, you are going to live with Alpha William. He has paid a handsome sum for you," she explained.

“You are our connection to the richest pack in the united states and we are not going to let go of this opportunity. You should not do things that will upset him. If he sends you back to us, things will become worse for you here,” she glared at me.

“Don’t mess this up for us Smith,” she hissed. “Now go get your things,” she pushed me out of the kitchen and up the stairs. I go to my room and took out the small backpack. I packed up all of my belongings that doesn't even fill up the space in the backpack.

“Get down right now. You are leaving,” My mother's mind linked me. This is all happening so fast. I rushed out of my room and down the stairs. My mom and father are standing right next to Alpha William and his beta. My mother hugged me.

“Remember what I told you,” she whispered in my ear.

“Bye honey. Behave appropriately and we will see you soon,” She says loud enough for everyone to hear. My dad simply grunts and stares at me. Alpha William stepped aside so I walked past him. His beta opened the door for me.

We then walked out of the house and the beta opens the vehicle door. I entered it. Alpha William climbs in after me and his beta sits up front. I looked at the floor feeling extremely nervous. After a few minutes of driving, Alpha William turns to me,

“You do not have to be nervous. I won't hurt you,” He said. I glanced at him and he laughed. I feel drawn to his laughter but I don't know why. I understand then that I have been staring at him and I quickly shift my eyes again down to the ground.

We arrived at the airport and headed straight to the plane. I was even more worried to embark on the journey. “What’s wrong hun,” his Beta asks looking concerned.

“I. . I’ve never flown before,” I spoke nearly in a whisper however I knew he could hear me. He laughed.

“Oh kid, it’s the best," he says, setting his hand on mine and guiding me closer to the plane. Alpha William lets out a small growl that makes me jump. He quickly looked at me with concern. But his Beta just ignores him and continues to manoeuvre me to the plane.

“There are drinks and food and even a bed for taking a nap. I love flying. Well, I love flying privately,” He chuckled. The Alpha simply shakes his head. We walk into the aeroplane. It's so beautiful. There is a couch and 4 single seats, each set with a table.

There’s a velvet curtain serving as a partition to another room that has a mattress in the back.

The beta walked in and sits in one of the single chairs. He gestures for me to sit down on the couch and I complied. The Alpha sits next to his beta. I can see both of them staring at me. However, before they could say, a lady walked in and asked if we would prefer any refreshment.

They both order a whiskey. The woman then comes over to me and asked,” And what can I get for you, sweetie?”

“Oh no, thank you. I don’t want anything. “ I said shyly.

“Bring her water to drink, Sarah,” says the beta.

“Sure,” Sarah bobbed her head upwards and goes to the front of the plane.

William P.O.V

“Since I was once born, I have never seen anyone act this shy before,” Liam stated in his head

“I’m trying not to overwhelm her, however, do not suppose she’s ever even been out of that house,” I reply. We are all sitting in the aircraft in silence.

“Sir, we are about to take off,” Sarah tells me as she delivers our drinks. “We might reach our destination at two pm,” she informed us. I saw the look of shock on Bridget's face.

“It’s a 3hour straight ride,” I explained. She collects the water from Sarah and nods in appreciation.

“Man, this is going to be a lengthy plane ride,” Liam said through the mindlink. I gave him an unamused look.

After about fifty mins, Bridget seems to have relaxed a bit. Liam and I discuss some plans that we have about the new training facility we want to build. We have three plans to decide on.

After about an hour of arguing with Liam, discussing all of our options and arguing on a few satisfying ones, we finally decide on a plan. I glanced over to check on Bridget and saw that she had fallen asleep while we were working. I get Liam’s attention and point at her,

“Do you think this means she’s getting more comfortable?” Liam laughed.

“Should I leave her here or take her to the bed?” I asked him.

“Maybe it’s too soon to carry her off to bed. “ Liam says, pointing to the closet where there are extra blankets. I get up and grab one and move to her. I lay the blanket on her as gently as I can.

This is the closest I have been to her. I notice her shirt is hiked up on her side revealing the end of a scar. That’s when it hits me. She is wearing long sleeves and jeans, is it to cover up her scars? I felt a wave of anger rush over me.

“What’s the wrong man?” Liam asks in my head. I know he can feel my anger from there. I finish covering her and move to the back of the plane with Liam right behind me.

“What’s up, man?” Liam asks glancing concerned.

“Liam, I have a feeling she is covered in scars. She is wearing long sleeves and pants in the middle of July. And I saw the end of a scar on her side. I don’t know why I just felt so angry,” I said pacing back and forth. I want to punch something so bad.

Rage is filling me up inside and I feel like I’m going to explode.

“Excuse me,” a shy voice grabs our attention.

“WHAT!?” I shout, my voice filled with anger. It’s Bridget. She bounces and looks like she wants to crawl into herself and disappear.

“Oh Bridget, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to...,” I trailed off when Liam walked to her

“What can I get for you huh?” He asked softly.

A small growl leaves my mouth out of my control. Her eyes are glued to the floor.

“I just wanted to know where the bathroom is,” She says in a whisper.

Liam moves forward and stands in front of the door.

“It’s right here my lady," He says as he opens it and bows. She shyly giggled and steps forward. She then heads into the bathroom and Liam turned to me with a grumpy look. “Man you have to get it together. You can’t just shout at her. “ He shouted.

“I didn’t mean to. Man, this is not how I imagined meeting my mate would be. She acts like she doesn’t even feel the mate bond,” I say in a huff.

Bridget comes back from the bathroom and moves back to the couch.

“Bridget, would you like to sleep on the bed instead? I know that sofa isn’t that comfortable.” I asked with a laugh.

“Oh, I don’t mind. It’s much more comfortable than the bed I have at home and it's bigger," she whispered the last part.

“But if I’m in the way. I can stay in the other room Alpha.” Her eyes never left the floor. I sighed and answered, “Bridget, you are not in the way. I just want to make sure you are comfortable." She looked up and smile then turned around and heads back to the couch.

“Did she just say that the couch is bigger than her bed at home? What the hell is wrong with those people?” Liam mumbled behind me.

“I feel like it’s going to be a long road before I can get her to be comfortable with me,” I said almost defeated. The rest of the plane ride is quiet and Bridget slept off again. I and Liam continued our conversation.

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Bridget P.O.V continues

I woke up slowly and was surprised to see alpha William’s fingers on my face. He was standing right in front of me when I opened my eyes. I looked into his gorgeous eyes. “Darling, we have gotten there.” He whispered. I nod and sat up. I quickly collected my bags as we walked out.

The outer view of the jet is very spacious and a white Lamborghini was already waiting for us. The beta held the door open for me to enter the car and I thanked him.

“Take us to the pack house,” Alpha William told the driver as he entered the car and sat next to me.

We then began to move through a very occupied town. I’ve never seen so many fields and farms before. I heard the sound of a chuckle beside me that draws my attention.

“It’s a lot, is not it?" Alpha William said to me with a grin. I shook my head and turned around to peep out through the window. We pulled up in front of a very magnificent mansion with sliding doors and a green doormat.

A guy came to open my car door. He showed me the way. The whole vicinity was filled with lovely maidens whom I assumed to be maids.

I had to work to live and satisfy everyone in my father’s house. There’s a spacious resting area around a furnace where human beings are sitting. Some are speaking while others are on their phones.

The Alpha crossed over and talks to the lady who looked at me before giving him a white envelope. I heard some phrases that draw my attention.

Then I saw someone dashing towards me with a happy smile on her face. She is wearing a darkish grey skirt, navy blue satin top and a thin white belt She draws me close for a hug and almost knocked the breath out of me.

“Holy shit!!” She said with anxiousness. She dragged me backwards and put her arms around my neck

“Oh hun, I’m sorry. I’m just so excited to finally meet you,” she said. I returned my gaze returned to the ground.

“Please pardon my mate. She has been waiting for William to find his mate for a very long time,” The Beta said, resting a hand on his mate’s which is around my neck.

“Yes Beta, no problem,” I nod. “Where are my manners? I haven’t introduced myself. I'm Liam Winters and this is my glamorous mate Daniella,” He said. “It is nice to meet you both,” I laughed.

“I see you have met Daniella,” Alpha William said as he makes his way to us. “Daniella, can you show Bridget to her room Liam has prepared for her. I have to head to the office to finalize the plans,” He hands over the white envelope to her.

“So the meeting went well then. I completely forgot to ask,” Daniella says.

“It went well and we decided on a plan too," Beta Liam says as he kissed her forehead.

“We may come back a little too late,” Alpha said as they walked to the door.

Daniella turned to me, “Advice number one, when they say that, it's the opposite. They work hard for the pack.” She placed her arm around my shoulders and led me to a hallway. We walked to an elevator and walkin. She pressed the buttons for the top floor. “So dear, tell me about yourself,” she said as she leans against the wall of the elevator.

“I'm Bridget Smith. I am thirty years old and I am the daughter of Alpha Johnson Smith,” I replied, looking at her before facing the floor again. Her smile disappeared. “ Oh, hun . . .,” she trailed off. Oh no, did I say something wrong? Did I get her aggravated?

“A Gamma from your pack came to our pack about 12 months back, Gamma Lucas. He advised us about a few things that went on in the Alpha's pack,” I interrupted,” Ma’am, you should not talk about it.” I felt so scared about interrupting her but I didn’t discuss matters concerning it.

Gamma Lucas used to be the nicest person to me in the pack. When my dad threw him and his entire family out of the pack, it was the first time I felt alone.

On some occasions, he had stopped my dad and brother from taking advantage of me and also stopped the beatings. But after he walked out and there was no one, the situation became worse.

The door to the stairs opened and pulled me out of my thoughts. Only then, did I notice Beta Daniella staring at me?

“I’m sorry Beta Daniella. I did not mean to shun you. I would simply not speak about what happened at the Alpha's pack,” I said shyly.

She just laughed warmly. “Please, my name is Daniella. Can we be friends? Secondly, you are right. I shouldn’t pry. If you ever want to talk, I’m here, okay?” She said as we make our way out of the elevator and head down the hallway.

We stop in front of the last door marked A. She hands me the envelope.

“Inside this envelope is the key to this floor."

“Floor?!,” I asked in surprise. She giggled then opened the envelope and pulled out a plastic card before swiping it over the keypad. The keypad beeps and turns green.

We go into the room and it is like nothing I have ever seen. The walls are painted in a deep shade of green. The floor has large white tiles. The room has high ceilings and even beautiful chandeliers. She walked to the kitchen which is on the right side of the room.

I strived to keep up with her fast pace and not get distracted. She makes her way to two doorways in the back. We walked into one of the doorways and straight into a beautiful room with a darkish wooden ottoman and tv. She stops at the door on the left and enters. The room is a little bit bare but nevertheless, it is also beautiful. It has a kingsize bed, a dresser, a tv and two extra doors.

“So the restroom is behind that door while the closet is just here,” Daniella points at the doors.

“Where will I be sleeping Bet... Daniella?,” I asked shyly.

“Here. This will be your room for now. The Alpha's room is opposite yours,” she explained.

“Where are your clothes dear?” She looks around for bags.

“I don’t have any,” I say in a whisper.

“Hmm. Well then, we will just have to go shopping tomorrow,” She says with a huge grin on her face.

“How about this? We are going to order some food and I will show you around the floor? Sounds good? What do you want to eat? We can get anything you want,” she looked at me eagerly.

“Oh! I don’t want to be troublesome. I don’t consume much,” I replied nervously.

She walked over and placed her hands on my shoulders. “Bridget, please. You’ve had a long day and I know you haven’t had something to eat. Please, let’s get you some food. “

“I bet I should devour a steak. “ I almost whisper in reply. A beautiful smile spreads throughout her face. “A girl after my very own heart. Let’s get some steaks. You like potatoes, and salad too?” she asked as she pulled out her phone. I nod excitedly. I haven’t had steak in years.

“Hey, Dan! I want to place an order for the Alpha room. Yeah, I need two steaks with those potatoes I like and two plates of salad. That's all. Thanks, Dan you are the best.” She hangs up the phone.

“Ok, so it will be here in a bit. Let’s show you around.”

She grabbed my hand and leads me out of the room and into the hallway.

We head down the hallway again to the elevator. “This here is the gym," She says as she swipes the lock with the key card. It opens and revealed a giant room with extra exercise types of equipment than our pack education facility has.

There are TVs on the walls in front of the treadmills and weight machines. Some of the machines I do not even know what they do.

“You can use this any time you like. This ground is only for the Alpha, however Liam and I occasionally come up here to use it. No one else,” She explained. We walked out into the corridor and moved to the other rooms.

“This is one of my favourites,” she said, stopping in the front of a door as she opens it.

“This is the cinema. We try a gettogether during weekends and watch a movie. The guys need leisure time or they’d work themselves to death,” She says with a chuckle. The room has three rows of four seats each facing a huge white screen.

The walls are all draped with darkish fabric making the enormous room dark. We head out again to the hallway.

We walked past a few doors and she tells me they aren’t used for anything yet. Then we stopped in front of a room.

“This is what we’ve referred to as the library," She opened the door of the room and I looked at the bookshelf which is filled with books.

Everything in the room is made out of woods. The bookshelves are darkish wood, the ground is timber with a thick woodland rug. There’s a large wooden table and chairs on one side. There's a small bar on the other side. In the middle are two neat brown leatherbased armchairs.

“The boys come here after a long day for a drink. But typically it’s empty,” She explained.

“Oh, the food has just been delivered! Let’s go!” She excitedly grabbed my hand and led me back to the condominium.

When we got there, the food smelt so great that my belly began to growl. Daniella giggled and we take a seat to eat. Everything tastes so good that I’m a bit sad when it is over.

Daniella also had them bring up some wine. I have never tasted the wine but I sipped it tentatively. I know without a doubt that I don't like this very much but Daniella seems to enjoy it.

“You’ll get to love it,” She says to me noticing my distaste for it.

“So Bridget, can I call you Smith?” She asked.

“I’d prefer Bridget.”

She laughed. “Okay, Bridget, tell me what you like to do? Any hobby?” she asked as she stacked our empty plates on top of one another. “Well, I like to paint and draw,” I say shyly.

“That’s lovely. How often do you paint?” She asked.

“Not often. Father wouldn’t let me paint unless he wanted some money. He’d make me paint and sell them as quickly as I was done. I cooked and cleaned back at home. Don’t get me wrong, I love baking too. I’ll cook and clean here too. I’ll do whatever you want. I shouldn’t have said those things about my father. Please don’t tell him,” I start ranting nervously almost panicking.

“Shhh hun, it’s ok,” she says reaching out for my hand.

“You won’t need to do any of that here. And we won’t be telling your father anything. Why don’t we go and watch a movie? Have you ever been to a cinema?” she asked. I shook my head. She just laughed and pours herself another glass of wine before standing up. We head to the cinema.

She asked what I want to watch but I don’t know what to say. So she chose a movie called 'When Harry Met Sally. I loved every bit of it. I could tell Daniella was a bit distracted but the movie really had my attention. I was over happy when she decided to watch one more movie.

She chose another movie called “The Notebook” which I also loved. I must have dozed off though because the next thing I remember is being carried into my room and tucked into bed.

Alpha Jackson’s face is next to mine.

“I will make you scream in pain if it’s the last thing, you and your purple eyes do. “

He hissed in my ear and plunged the blade into my body literally trailing it down. The pain is radiating through my body but I can't make a sound.

Tears are streaming down my face. I started to breathe faintly. “Why won’t you scream!?,” He spat out in anger. He took the blade and runs it across my stomach.

It hurts and it’s pure silver. I screamed and took in a deep breath. He drives the knife in, pain rips through my whole body. But I will not scream... I won’t scream.

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Bridget P.O.V continues

It was so late at night when I woke up with a start. I took a look around the room and I was all alone. I was still scared from that dream that I clutched a pillow and a blanket and then moved into the bathroom.

I flip the light on and lay the blanket down in the bathtub before crawling in. I immediately slept off. When I woke up hours later, I put away the blanket and the pillow.

Then I walked to the kitchen to find a cup of tea. I prepared a cup and grabbed it. Then I grabbed a blanket off the couch and wrap it around myself before walking to the balcony. Everywhere is silent and it makes me like morning.

“Hey Bridget,” I heard a voice from behind. I jump up a little almost spilling my tea.

“Forgive me. It wasn’t my intention to startle you,” He said. He looked like he just finished working out because he is wearing a pair of fitness centre shorts and his stunning body is glistening with sweat. God, Bridget get to hold of yourself.

“Please forgive me. I am used to having a cup of tea before getting ready for breakfast. Forgive me, I’ll go back in," I started a little bit scared. I should have known that this is the time wakes up.

“Bridget, can you please have your seat? We need to talk,” He said and I sat on the chair by my side. No, I am not sure if Daniella delivered my messages to him. I have to do what he expected. Perhaps he’s going to reject me and send me back home. I began to panic and my breath free fainted.

He grabbed my hands, “Breath Bridget, you aren’t in danger. You are safe.” I took in deep breaths and closed my eyes.

“I’m sorry. Please don’t send me back home. I will do anything you want. I’ll cook, I’ll clean. I’ll help you in any way please let me stay. You can reject me if you want but please...”

“Bridget stop!” He cuts me off looking upset. I’m blowing this. “Smith Bridget, you aren't here to cook or clean. You are not a maid. You are my mate.” He grabbed my hand.

“Do you understand what that means?” He asks concerned. I shook my head. He sighed.

“How about I have Daniella provide an explanation for it to you when you are ready? But all you should know is I’m supposed to defend you, not use you.”

“But you paid for me. Don’t you want to. . get your money’s worth,” I whispered the remaining part remembering what my brother said. I looked up at Alpha to see his reaction and I heard a low growl as his eyes start to change colour. I pulled my hands away in shock.

“Bridget I am not like the guys you have met before. I know your father would not have let you go away if I didn’t supply him with something. Please don't ever compare me with those animals.” he said as he stands.

I can hear the anger in his voice. I shrunk into my blanket. I just feel like disappearing. I glanced up and saw his eyes on me. He looked sorry however he just turned away.

“Daniella will be here in an hour. I’m going to my workplace," He says from behind the door leading to the balcony. I just nod however I didn't turn around to look at him.

“Bridget, I’m...,” he trails off not finishing his sentence. I heard him leave. I just sit there until the sun comes up.

Daniella arrived thirty minutes later and came out to see me on the balcony. “Hey hun, I heard about what happened. Are you okay?” she was kneeling in front of me looking up. I nodded.

She laughed, “Good because honey we have some shopping to do.” She grabbed my hand and we head out to the door. We walked down in the elevator and into the foyer.

“ Good morning Beta Winter and Miss Smith,” the bellman in the lobby greeted as he opened the door. “Heading out for the day?”

“Yes, Dan. We are going shopping,” Daniella says with a smile as we get into an expensivelooking SUV.

“Have a nice time at the mall ladies,” Dan waves with a grin. And then we left. The car moved around for a few minutes before pulling up in front of a cute little boutique. A lovely woman with lengthy wavy hair greeted us.

“Welcome beta Daniella,” She said as she locked the door behind us.

“Stacy! This is Bridget, our future Luna. She needs to acquire a new wardrobe,” Daniella said happily as she made her way to the lounge. Stacy led me to an alternating room.

“Go in there, undress and I will seize a few things in your dimension. What measurement are you honey?” Stacy asked.

“Oh! I’m no longer certain. I suppose,” I said nervously. She laughed before leaving me there. I take off my pants and shirt and then stood in front of the mirror wearing only my underwear. I felt very uncomfortable. I can see all the scars that have been left on my body over the years.

“Okay miss, I have numerous choices . . . Oh Miss,” Stacy stopped when she saw my scars.

Daniella walked in and looked astonished. “Oh Bridget, my dear.” Her eyes fall on my scars. I tried to cover them with my hands but my hands even have scars on them so it's of no use. The tears fall silently.

“Bridget, please don't cry. What happened to you, my dear?” Daniella asked as she wiped my tears away. When I didn't respond, she said,” Okay, that is fine, whenever you are ready to speak, I'm here.”

She then changed the subject, “You have such terrific legs that will look good in a lingerie.” She turned to Stacy who nodded and walked to me.

She took my measurement and said, “We will play these up and give you both fullsize or quartersize sleeves. Okay?” She looked at me and Daniella. Daniella nodded and I took in a deep breath before nodding too.

They both leave and Stacy came back with many varieties of clothes for me to choose from. I tried the clothes one after the other.

I have never worn so many extraordinary styles of garments in my entire life. Daniella loved all of them.

“Stacy, we will take them all. It’s time to go to the next store,” Daniella says to Stacy who hurries off to wrap all the dresses.

“Next store? How many stores are we going to?” I asked.

“Well, I had decided on five stores. However, I don’t want you to be exhausted so let's just go to four stores,” She laughed at the horrified look on my face. Four stores!!?

By the time we left the third store, I was very exhausted. Who knew buying would require a lot of energy? We ultimately made it to the final store and I felt like I was going to faint.

“Daniella, will we just keep on shopping?” I asked shyly. Just then my belly decided to join the conversation.

Daniella giggles, “Oh my gosh! We have not even eaten all day. Let’s say we ask them to deliver all the shopping bags home and then we will get dinner.” I nodded.

“Then after dinner, we are going to go home and have a ladies' night, sounds good?” She didn't even wait for me to respond. She told me to select an outfit to change into and then we head to a restaurant that is just down the street.

My belly growls again as we sat down. Daniella and I experienced a topnotch meal together. “Bridget, tell me about your wolf,” Daniella asked at the end of the meal.

“My wolf? Well, her name is Deli and she is beautiful,” I told her.

“When was the last time you shifted?” Daniella asks.

“Oh, I’m . . . I don't...,” I shrugged.

“Bridget, you can tell me,” Daniella takes my hand.

“Well about two years." Daniella gasped at my response.

“When was the last time you spoke to her?” Daniella asked again.

“Um, a year ago I think." I felt so ashamed that I shifted my eyes to the ground as I pulled my hand away from hers.

“Well dear, maybe one day, I’ll be able to meet her.” As she spoke, I can see tears forming in her eyes. We walked back to the pack residence in silence. We made our way up in silence and when we get into the room, Daniella tells me to go bath.

She chose a beautiful nightie for me to change into before leaving the room.

I took bath and walked out of the bathroom to change into the nightie. As I walked out of my room, I saw Alpha William sitting at the table. He looked unhappy. I stared at him quietly.

He is wearing a white shirt, and white pants and his tie is hung loosely around his neck. His dark hair looked dishevelled. His hands resting on his legs with his head down. I cleared my throat and draw his attention. His green eyes bore to mine.

“Bridget please come and sit down with me,” He said and pulled out a chair beside him.

“Bridget, I want to apologize about this morning. I’m now not very good at controlling my anger. And when I think of what those people have done to you, it fills me with complete rage. But I want you to be aware that I’m not mad at you. I just want to show you we are not all the same. In fact, I have a surprise for you,” he said as he pushed a small pack to me.

Inside it was the most beautiful phone I'd ever seen. His hand lingered on mine and he leaned in, brushing his hand on my cheek.

Our eyes linked with each other. He tucked a loose strand of hair behind my ear and then lean in even closer so that I can feel his hot breath on my face.

His lips graze mine as his hand slides to my thigh. My breathing quickened as he trails his hand up my leg. His lips press into mine and his other hand held my neck. Oh! he wants me and there is nothing I can do.

But I’m not prepared for this yet. I don’t want this. I want to run away and hide but instead, I just closed my eyes.

When I opened my eyes a few minutes later, Alpha William had his hands on my shoulders with a scared look in his eyes.

“Bridget, are you alright? Your eyes turned crimson and it was like you had been frozen. What happened?” He’s so scared.

“Oh! It happens sometimes. When I get scared or if...” I trailed off not wanting to say what was on my mind.

“If something happens to you...,” he said looking sad.

“Bridget, you have to inform me. Do you experience anything when I come in contact with you?” He is looking into my eyes for something. I shift my eyes to the ground. He sighs and hands me the phone.

“It’s yours to do anything you. I have added my number in case you need anything. I also added Daniella and Liam's numbers too.”

“What about me?” Daniella asks walking into the room.

“I gave Bridget a smartphone and programmed your number in it. Can you please show her how to use it,” he said, turning to Daniella. He looks rejected. Am I rejecting him? He looked at me again and laughed but he’s broken, I can tell.

And it hurts me so much. . . I can feel his pain. Why...? How can I feel his pain?

Daniella dragged me to the couch and searched for something to watch. “Daniella, can you tell me more about the mate bond?” I asked and she stops to stare at me.

“Your mother did not tell you anything about it? Or your father?” she asked. I shook my head.

“Well, the mate bond is precious to all we, wolves. The moon goddess chooses the perfect mate for you. You both share a soul. When you two find each other, it is like being complete. You will be drawn to one another and will be able to feel each other’s feelings too. Your wolves can also communicate and when the bond is complete, they can even discover you,” she explained.

She goes on and tells the story of how she located Liam and how they couldn’t keep their hands off each other. We discussed for a few hours until she plays a movie and I doze off.

A few minutes later, I could feel someone carrying me and then putting me in bed gently.

“Good night, sweetheart,” I heard him say faintly. And that was when he appeared again. His breath smells like sour liquor. He is holding me down, trying to stop me from escaping.

“Oh little mouse, where will you go?” He hissed. “Be a good little slt and be still.” I retracted from his touch and he hits me across the face.

He grabbed my throat and squeezed it, literally choking me. If he doesn’t stop squeezing... This is it. I’m going to die. 'Please let me rest in peace,' I thought.

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It was very late in the night when I stood up from bed. My whole body was wet and sweaty. My heart was beating so fast I was afraid it would come out of my chest.

This happened once before at night and I will be aware that whoever had a nightmare is Bridget. I can feel her fear from the other room. I got up and go to check up on her.

I found her asleep in the bathtub again. I want to pick her up and put her again into bed however thought against it. I am surprised as to why she spends her night in the tub?

Is this probably the only protected area she knows? I can sense her helplessness. My head flashed back to when I kissed her and she went blank. Her eyes turned purple and her physique went stiff. This is not what I predicted in having a mate would be like. She can not even sense the mate connection

When I realized she was fast asleep, I returned to my room to lay down. I tossed and turned for a few hours before getting up. I got dressed and headed to the gym. I tried to block everything out.

“Alpha, the room has been redecorated like you asked,” Gamma Lucas's mind linked to me. There was a pause before he said,” Alpha, I was wondering if I can come to see her soon?”

“Thank you, Lucas. Give it a few extra days for her to settle down.”

“Yes, Alpha. “

A couple of minutes later, I was pacing around the gym wondering if she has woken up already. I want to show her the new room before going to my workplace.

When I got home, the residence was dark and quiet so I decided to go take a bath and when I finish, I’ll go check up on her. When I finished my morning duties in the bathroom, I got dressed and headed to the kitchen.

That was when I saw her making tea. She stopped upon seeing me.

“Would you like some, Alpha?” She asked.

“Please call me William,” I smiled as I stared at her.

“Would you like some coffee, William?” She smiled.

Mark purred at the back of my mind hearing her say my name for the first time.

“No, thank you. Bridget, I have another surprise for you,” I said as her eyes flick up to mine in excitement.

“Follow me?” I walked to the front door. She appeared to be a little worried but still followed me. We go down the hall and stopped in front of a door.

“Can you guess what is inside this room?” I asked with a cheeky smile. She shook her head.

“Then let’s find out.”

Bridget’s P.O.V

He opened the door and we walked into the most stunning art gallery I have ever seen.

There is a wall and floortoceiling windows. There are canvases and new paints. There is a drawing desk and a sofa that looked so comfortable. I felt like a youngster holding my favourite candy as I kept on walking from one side of the room to the other.

Everything is perfect. I hear a chuckle drawing my attention back to him. He’s leaning against the wall just observing me.

Then I heard it. A voice I have not heard for a long time. “Mate!,” She growled again at the back of my mind.

William P.O.V

“Wolf! I can sense her wolf! She has stated she wants us!” Mark growled again in my mind. I am observing her as she looked at all the things in the room.

“Daniella told me you like painting so I had them make this room for you. You can come right here whenever you want and paint anything you like. If there is something else you want, you can go out and get it or ask Dan if he can get anything. Oh and here, take this,” I handed over a credit card to her. She walked over and takes it.

“Feel free to use it for anything you need,” I told her

“Thank you, William,” she said as she looked into my eyes and grazed her hand over mine. Tingles ripple through my hand. I saw her cringe like she can sense it too. But it is long gone as fast as it came and she walked backwards.

Bridget P.O.V

What was that? Was it static electricity? Maybe it is the mate connection Daniella informed me about.

“Well, I hope you love the lodge. I have to go to the office now. Would you like to have dinner with me tonight,” he questioned hopefully.

“Yes, I’d like that,” I replied with a chuckle. “I’ll see you tonight Bridget.” And with that, he left.

I returned and clutched my coffee before sitting down in my studio... Many ideas and initiatives I’ve wanted to do started filling my mind. Daniella mind linked me to inform me she will be here to help me get ready for my date and see any artwork I’ve made. I began to work and didn’t stop all day.

Then someone knocked, It was Daniella. “Hey, hun! Oh! It’s beautiful in here!” She says as she looked around. “Have you been in here throughout the entire day? It’s like about four pm already,” She said staring at all my work. Then she stops in front of a painting.

“Hun, this is beautiful. What’s this one from?” She asks.

“Oh, that’s Deli, my wolf,” I explained. It’s a painting of an allwhite wolf with purple eyes.

“This is your wolf? Hun, she’s beautiful,” Daniella says. I then tell her about hearing from her today, claiming William. She appears very pleased about that.

“Well, we should be ready for your date tonight dear.”

“But you have spent so many hours in here. You need to take a break now,” She said, giggling at my expression as she drags me out of my studio.

She shoves me into the bathroom to bathe as she selects my outfit. I spent plenty of time in the shower trying to get the paint off of me. Then she makes me sit down and starts working on my hair.

Once she finished styling my hair, she applied makeup to my face. Goddess! I can't even recognize myself. After that, I put on the gorgeous dress she chose for me.

She picked a darkish red mini dress with long tight sleeves. It matches the colour she dyed my hair into. She made me wear red blazing heels. Then we heard William calling from the residing room.

William P.O.V

I pass the corridor around 7 pm and heard Daniella talking to Bridget in her room. I walked to the residing room. I heard Daniella chuckle before the door opened Daniella rushed out. “I bring to you, your dear Bridget Smith.”

That's when Bridget walked wearing a short tight darkish red dress. Her auburn hair flows halfway down her back. She looked stunning and I didn’t feel like taking her anywhere else but my bedroom. I'd prefer to sense her soft palms and skin underneath my palms. I want to bury my face in the croon of her neck. I'd prefer to style her.

“William,” Daniella shouted, bringing me out of my daydream.

“Doesn’t she look nice?” She says as she glared at me.

“Yes of course. You look beautiful Bridget,” I said stepping forward. “Are you ready to go?,” I asked, offering to hold her hand.

She nodded and takes it. We then walked out, down the elevator and into the lobby. “Miss Smith, you look radiant this evening,” Dan said and winked as he opened the door for us.

“No flirting with my mate,” I teased with a chuckle and we make our way to the SUV waiting for us.

“Wouldn’t dare to dream of it,” Dan replied as he closed the door. I can’t take my eyes off her. She was beautiful before but sitting next to me now in this dress that’s holding her so beautifully. I wish she could feel the mate bond too.

'She will feel it. I can feel her wolf getting stronger,' Mark tells me. I wonder why her wolf is weak. They probably weren’t feeding her enough.

We arrived at the restaurant a few minutes later and entered an empty restaurant.

“Oh! There’s no one else here. Are they even open?” She asked, looking up at me with those big blue eyes.

“They are open for us,” I chuckled. The hostess greets us and directs us to the table in the middle of the room. The waiter came in and poured us some wine.

“I have not quite gotten used to drinking wine yet,” Bridget said. “But I'd love to try,” she says shyly. I snort.

“No one loves wine very much Bridget,” I replied and she giggled. She’s adorable.

“If you don’t like wine, we can try something else. Anything you want,” I told her.

“Oh no, I don’t want to be a bother,” She insists.

“Bridget, you don’t seem to be trouble. Please.”

“You can call me Bridget,” She laughed as she looked up at me. She tries the wine and displayed a bitter expression.

“Maybe something sweeter," she asked. I nod at the waiter and he brings out another wine and pours her a new glass.

“This is possibly the sweetest you can get,” I told her. She tried it and laughed with appreciation.

“Now this I like.”

I chuckled. Adorable. We chat a bit about the artwork she did today. She asked me what I do all day while I’m away. I provide an answer for my position and some of the matters I have to deal with on day to day basis.

She talked to me more than on the first day and even greater so after some wine. Our food arrived, it was steak.

“Daniella told me you like steak,” I explained. She laughed and nodded.

“I’m starting to assume she is your spy,” shock appeared on her face when she finished her sentence.

“Oh William, I am so sorry. I did not mean for that to come out disrespectful or ungrateful,” She placed her hands on her lap and looked down at them.

Bridget‘s P.O.V

Then I heard him laugh softly. “First, please call me William. Secondly, you are right. Since I have been so busy, I have not had the time to know you like I want to. She keeps on telling me about you. Though I asked sometimes. She is aware of fact that I care about you but she also is aware of fact that I’m a knucklehead and I have a bit of a temper. You don’t have to be afraid to say what’s on your mind with me,” He explained as he reached for my hands and squeezed them gently.

Dinner was amazing and William is adorable. He looks like a mannequin in his navy blue suit and skinny tie. His hair looks messy however like ‘this was once planned’ kinda way

I can not accept the fact that such an impeccable person has spent three days with me. I’m starting to feel superior every day and I can feel my wolf again. I can not speak to her however I can sense that she’s here now.

We talked for a bit longer and then dessert comes out. We shared it. When we finished our dinner, we make our way out. “Would you like to walk back? It’s not that far,” he said as he looked down at me, my arm wrapped around his hand.

“Sure, if it’s not too far, I’m just getting used to these heels,” I explained.

He laughed, “Well if they start to hurt. I will carry you.” I shook my head and we began to walk down the street. It’s night time He tells me about the town and his pack and how they ended up being one of the largest in South America.

I shook my head along with the buzz of drinking too much. It feels like I’m floating. Before I know it, we were in the elevator heading up. We get into the hallway and he loosened his tie and walked me to my room door.

“Thank you for having dinner with me,” He said

“Thank you for taking me on my first date,” I replied. It seems like shock crosses his face however then it softens.

“How would you like this to be a daily routine? We don’t have to go out every night however I would like to take you on a date sometimes,” He says as he takes my hands. There is that static feeling once more when our palms touch.

“I know you are very busy with work. I don’t want to take you away from that,” I say looking at our hands. One of his arms goes to my chin and lifts my head gently.

“I’m not too busy for you Bridget,” He whispered my name. Damn, he is gorgeous.. like he is just a masterpiece.

Looking into his brown eyes, any girl might get used to this. “Bridget, can I kiss you goodnight?” He asked. Holy goddess! he is asking my permission. I nod.

His hand slides down the back of my neck and he pulls me in gently to meet his mouth. It is warm and tender. I have never kissed like this and when our lips came into contact, it is like electricity. And just as fast as it started, it’s over.

“Goodnight candy... Bridget,” He whispered in my ear and starts to head to his room. I held his arm, stopping him from leaving. He looked at me again.

“Thank you once more for the date and the studio. I really love it,” I say trying not to get emotional.

He laughed happily. “Anything for you my Bridget,” He says and we both make our way to our separate rooms. I took a shower before going to bed. I put on a pair of shoes and walk into bed. I didn’t realise how exhausted I was until I lay down.

“My.. my... A small pink mouse has come to see me,” his voice sounded in the room. “Come over here,” He said. I took a few steps toward him. I stopped a few steps away from him.

“Come closer,” He said. I took a few more steps closer. “Closer,” He says again. I take a few more. I am right in front of his chair. He grabbed my hands and made me sit in his lap.

He buried his face in my neck and sniffed it. “Hmmm, I can perceive worry in you. Intoxicating,” he said silently into my ear. “I wonder what I can do to you to get worried out of you?,” He says as he licked my neck.

He grabbed a handful of hair and yanked my head lower back, exposing my throat. He then pulled out a knife from the table beside him. A tear rolled down my cheek. “That’s just the beginning but we can do more.” I feel the burn of the knife on my cheek.

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