LOGINTalia was lost in a daze caused by Drake's proximity and the alcohol made her forget that they were in the middle of a crowd with numerous gazes on them.Everything about Drake was warm and welcoming and enhanced by his addictive scent of the forest and the dark chocolate.How can a girl not lose herself in the sensual dance that extended beyond moving their limbs?She could feel his erection pressing low on her belly, and she knew how that was for her because the mate bond made her sense his desire. Or maybe that was her desire.Talia's arms moved around Drake's neck, and she got on her toes. Her lips silently searched for his, to stave off the thirst that only his flavor of the dark chocolate can satisfy.Drake smiled at the girl who was inching closer with her lips puckered toward his. She was so adorable that he wished to take a picture so that it lasts longer, but he didn't want to make her wait, so he eagerly closed the last inch of distance between them.The kiss was slow and s
Talia looked at Jill who was a full head taller than Talia, but somehow it seemed that Talia was above her.Did this woman experience Drake's intimate embrace?Rage and power rippled through Talia, and she knew that her wolf was supporting her. That's right. She was not just a weak wolf-less she-wolf who should hide and hope that Drake will rescue her.Talia didn't interact with her wolf much, but she knew that her wolf is special and powerful. Drake said so. And Talia also knew that her wolf is somewhere inside her, and they are one. Doesn't that mean her wolf's power is hers also?Talia didn't fight the energies that coursed through her body; Talia welcomed them, hoping they will make her strong enough to defend herself and maybe even stand next to Drake as equal.Suddenly, Talia's mind cleared from the alcohol's haze, and she looked at Jill like she was looking at someone who was small and insignificant, a mischievous child who needs to be taught a lesson."You don't know who I am,
Drake agreed to accompany Talia and wait for her in front of the women's restroom, but he didn't like the idea of Talia being on her own and not in his visual range.His previous experiences taught him that Talia always ends up in trouble when unattended. Of course, the likelihood of some guys sticking to Talia in the ladies' room was very low, but one can't be too cautious when it comes to these things.Drake mind-linked Maya with, 'Come to the restroom now. Talia is going and I want you to ensure there are no incidents.''I need a minute. I'm on the opposite side of the Shifters.', Maya responded.'Hurry up!', Drake barked."Did you mind-link Maya?", Talia asked while narrowing her eyes at Drake.Drake realized that Talia didn't approve. He didn't want to lie, but it seems that telling the truth will get him into trouble also."What makes you think so?", Drake asked innocently."Your eyes change when you are mind-linking.", Talia responded smugly like she revealed a big secret. "Don
"What did we miss?", Maya asked from the side while her eyes followed nonresponsive Cory who was being dragged away by the staff of the nightclub.Mindy was right behind Maya."Why did you leave Talia on her own?", Drake snapped at Maya and the latter understood that the unconscious poor fellow probably approached Talia."She is a big girl who didn't want to use the restroom.", Maya responded. Did Drake want them to drag Talia with them?Drake didn't want to bicker with Maya about this. He turned to Talia. "Don't stay on your own at the bar."Talia smiled foolishly. The alcohol was sneaking up on her. "It was not a big deal. Don't I have you watching over me?"Drake was out of arguments. He was watching over her, and he loved that she relied on him."Are we still girl-drinking or did your couple-time start?", Mindy asked.Maddox and Caden reached the bar on time to hear Mindy's question."How about all of us have one drink here and then we go to mingle?", Maddox suggested, and everyon
Katya got busy preparing drinks for patrons who swarmed the bar, and Talia took the orange wedge from her drink and nibbled on it. It was soaked in liquor, and it had an interesting mixture of sweet, zesty, with a small bite of alcohol."Can I offer you a drink?" A male voice came from behind Talia, but she didn't react until someone tapped her shoulder.Talia froze for a moment before turning to see who was there because it was not Drake. Drake is usually announced by his addictive scent before he reaches her, and this man smelled... ordinary."Were you talking to me?", Talia asked the tall blonde man.He gave her a cocked smile and sat on the barstool where Mindy was sitting previously. "With whom else could I be talking to, doll?" He gestured to Talia's half-empty glass. "Do you want another one?"Talia blinked while trying to figure out if she knows him. Why else would he be that friendly and talk to her casually without introducing himself? But no matter how much she tried, nothi
Drake was leaning backward on the sofa with both of his arms spread over the backrest and his eyes were trained at the bar where Talia, Maya, and Mindy were. Of course, his attention was on Talia.Three young women were sipping cocktails and chatting enthusiastically, occasionally bursting into laughter and Drake wondered what they were talking about because he could feel Talia's happiness mixed with excitement.Drake wanted to go there and join Talia, but he suppressed that urge because he knew that she was having a good time with her girlfriends. He will get her later, and he comforted himself with the fact that Talia was in his visual range.A new sense of fulfillment filled his chest. Talia was enjoying thanks to him.Drake's heart ached at the thought of how Talia had a rough time before they met. The truth was that he had no idea what she went through, but he knew that she was a gentle soul who craved company, yet she was hiding in the attic out of fear that she will be bullied.
In the guest bedroom… Drake pushed Marcy away from him and Marcy fell on her butt unceremoniously. "Who is that girl?", Drake asked while buttoning up his pants. Marcy was confused. "What girl?" "The one with towels! She left towels in the bathroom and left!", Drake roared and jabbed his hand i
In the guestroom… Drake sat in the comfy sofa chair and observed Marcy smugly. She was standing three steps in front of Drake with her hands crossed over her chest defensively. "You wanted privacy, so here we are.", Drake said while waving his hand, gesturing for Marcy to start talking. "Conside
It was late morning when Drake, Caden, and May arrived at the Red Moon pack. Layla apologized for the absence of her husband. "He is with the scouts who picked up suspicious movements on the eastern border of our territory before dawn. Edward is a hands-on leader and wants to personally ensure we
~ The Red Moon pack ~ "Out of the way!", Anna spat angrily while carrying a stack of plates into the kitchen. Talia quickly stepped to the side, not wanting to attract attention. She never understood why Anna or other Omegas are treating her like trash, she is an Omega, just like they are. The o







