MasukINARA'S POV The rest of the drive back to the cabin was pure torture. Grayson’s hand stayed between my thighs the whole time, rubbing slow, firm circles over my soaked panties, never letting me come but keeping me right on that aching edge. By the time the cabin lights came into view, I was a mess — breathing hard, dress hiked up, thighs trembling, pussy throbbing so badly I could barely think straight. My wolf was howling inside me, shameless and desperate.Grayson parked quickly, killed the engine, and we barely made it out of the car before he was on me. The second the cabin door shut behind us, he pushed me against the nearest wall, mouth crashing down on mine in a hungry, desperate kiss.I kissed him back just as fiercely, wrapping my arms around his neck and pulling him closer. A moan slipped out of me as our tongues met, sliding and tasting each other like we’d been starving for this the whole drive. He sucked on my tongue, groaning deep in his chest, and I did the same, su
INARA'S POV Grayson shut the car door on my side and rounded the front, sliding into the driver’s seat with that same dark, hungry look still burning in his eyes. The second his door closed, the air inside the car felt thick and charged, like the whole mountain was holding its breath with us. He didn’t even start the engine. He just leaned over the console, one big hand cupping the back of my neck, and kissed me again.This kiss was deeper. Filthier. His tongue pushed into my mouth immediately, stroking against mine with slow, deliberate drags that made my toes curl in my shoes. I moaned into him, arms wrapping back around his neck as I pulled him closer. He tasted like the spiced wine from dinner and pure male want. His free hand slid down my side, gripping my hip through the thin red dress, fingers digging in just hard enough to make me whimper. He sucked on my tongue the same way he had outside, slow and possessive, like he was trying to claim every inch of my mouth. Heat floo
INARA'S POV We got back to the cabin as the sun started dipping lower, painting the mountains in soft pinks and oranges. My body felt relaxed from the walk and the waterfall, but my mind was still buzzing with that tiny flicker of unease I couldn’t fully shake. I pushed it down again as Grayson pulled me close on the porch, kissing my temple.“Get ready, baby,” he said, voice low and excited. “I’m taking you on a proper date tonight. Something nice. We’ve got a reservation at a little spot nearby with a view.”My eyebrows shot up. “A date? In the mountains? You’re full of surprises this trip.”He just smirked and gave my ass a light squeeze. “Wear something nice. I want to show off my Luna.”I spent the next hour getting ready, heart racing the whole time. I dug through the bag and pulled out the sexiest thing I’d packed — a deep red dress that clung to every curve, with a low neckline that showed off the moonstone pendant perfectly and a slit up one thigh that revealed way too much
INARA'S POV Morning light filtered through the big windows, soft and golden, pulling me awake slowly. I was wrapped up in Grayson’s arms, my back pressed against his warm chest, one of his big hands resting possessively on my stomach. The moonstone pendant was still around my neck, cool against my skin now. For a moment I just lay there, listening to his steady breathing, feeling the bond hum softly between us like a lullaby.Gods, how did I get so lucky?My wolf was purring again, shameless and content, rolling around inside me like she never wanted to leave this bed. I turned my head slightly to watch him sleep — dark hair messy, face relaxed in a way it almost never was back at the pack house. He looked younger like this. Peaceful. Mine.I tried to slip out carefully, wanting to surprise him with some breakfast from the supplies we’d brought. The second I moved, his arm tightened around me and he pulled me back with a sleepy growl.“Where do you think you’re going?” he murmured a
INARA'S POV The fire had burned lower, casting soft orange glows across the cabin walls. I stayed curled against Grayson’s chest, the moonstone pendant warm between us, his hand still rubbing slow circles on my back. The silence felt comfortable, but I could feel something heavier lingering in the bond — not bad, just… deep. Like he had words he was holding onto.I tilted my head up, tracing a finger along his jaw. “You’ve been really quiet since I opened the gift. What’s going on in that head of yours, Alpha?”He let out a long breath, silver-flecked eyes meeting mine. His arms tightened around me a little, like he needed the closeness to say what came next. “The curse… it fucked me up for a long time, Inara. Made me feel like I didn’t deserve a true mate. Like anyone who got close would eventually see I was broken and leave. When Liora ran, part of me wasn’t even surprised. But you… you stayed. You stepped in when you didn’t have to. And now we’re here. It still feels unreal somet
INARA'S POV We stayed locked in that hug for what felt like forever, his big body relaxed against mine, arms wrapped securely around my waist. I could feel the steady beat of his heart under my cheek, the way his breath warmed my hair. The fire danced softly, and outside the hot springs bubbled like they were whispering secrets. My wolf was completely shameless inside me, purring loud and content, like she’d finally found the safest place in the world.I pulled back just enough to look up at him, still blushing from how intensely he’d been looking at me earlier. “Okay, I can’t ignore that gift anymore. You’re going to make me too curious and I’ll explode.”Grayson smiled, that soft, rare smile that made my stomach flip — and kissed my forehead. “Go ahead, baby. It’s for you.”I walked over to the table on slightly shaky legs, picking up the carefully wrapped package. The silver ribbon felt smooth under my fingers. My heart was racing as I untied it slowly, then tore the pretty pape







