Clarissa's P.O.V.It was hard to adjust to how well I had been sleeping since I came to Antonio's home. Yesterday had been a perfect day and the thoughts of how sweet Antonio was kept floating through my mind.When I awoke this morning, he had left a note on my nightstand explaining that he had to take care of things in the city. I have to admit; I was a little uneasy with the idea he had been in my room while I was sleeping. However, his note was a lovely gesture.I couldn't wait another minute as I hurriedly threw on clothes and raced downstairs to the library. It was all I could think about as soon as my eyes fluttered open, and thankfully Martha had taken a liking to me.She made sure to bring me breakfast and coffee, so I didn't starve, which is what I was currently doing as I skimmed through the old pages of a worn-out black leather book. The flaky, warm, buttery crust of the croissant melted in my mouth, and with every bite, I could not help but let a moan escape. Martha's cook
Antonio's P.O.VIt had been a few days since Clarissa had met with Lewis, my pack doctor. I was unhappy that Joseph and Clarissa went behind my back and ran tests to find out more about her past. That was something I had wanted to be a part of with her. She was my mate. Not Josephs. Controlling the jealousy that had been forming was hard, but I knew it was just my wolf wanting to complete the bond with his mate. 'We need her.' Zeus growled lowly."I am aware. She needs time. How about we plan to spend some time with her today? Will that make you happy?" Zeus growled again before huffing in agreement. I knew he was becoming restless, and that worried me. Most werewolves couldn't resist having gone this long without marking their mate. Her scent drifted in from my open office doorway, and I knew she must have been making her way towards the kitchen. Clarissa seemed to have a routine that was on point every day—making her a very predictable woman. The last few days, she would wake and g
Clarissa P.O.V.Rubbing my fingers across my lips, I smiled, thinking about how Antonio had overpowered me with his kiss. The overwhelming feeling of wanting him beside me was taking control. I had awoken with a new sensation in me. The desire to be with him. To touch him and kiss him. I couldn't deny that Antonio set my soul on fire. I was addicted, addicted to Antonio Serrano, a gorgeous Hispanic man.No, a gorgeous Hispanic werewolf that sent warmth to my core and made me want to do all sorts of bad things. I knew he stopped what could have happened yesterday because he didn't think I was ready. He said it was the mate bond, but it wasn't. I wanted him more than anything."Hey, lazy bitch you still in bed?" Alyssa's voice called from the other side of my bedroom door, and I couldn't help but laugh. I watched her bubbly figure walk into my room with a pep in her step."Why are you so chipper this morning?" I couldn't hold the laugh that escaped me as I watched her bring the hidden S
Antonio's P.O.VThe grogginess that overtook me was like a dark cloud of fog hanging over my head. I had awoken to the dimly lit room I called Serenity. However, it would only be a true haven when she shared it with me.Clarissa. The thought of her sent a surge of hunger through my veins. The events that had taken place flooded my mind, and it was at the moment Zeus growled lowly. 'She marked us.' Zeus growled possessively. We loved the fact she had marked us, making us hers, and with that mark of claim, there was no undoing it. However, her dominance was what angered me. I am the Alpha, not her.Yet, my Alpha power did nothing to her, and that intrigued me. She was a different creature from all perspectives, but I could not get the image of her out of my mind. When she took over in her wolf form, it was extraordinary. Clarissa didn't seem to shift into a wolf like the rest of us when she lost control. The two forms merged entirely into one entity. As a werewolf, we all can mid-shif
Clarissa's P.O.V.Anger. Remorse. Disgust.That was what I felt. Utter chaos was the world I was creating.The council had come and gone, and even though a week had passed, it didn't matter.The calls and letters coming in said it all. People were calling for my removal. I was sure that Diana was the cause for a lot of the drama circulating me.Diana, Antonio's ex-wife, seemed to thrive for attention. It was clear to anyone that all she cared about was being powerful, and she didn't like the fact that Antonio had moved on and she was no longer the center of attention.I had reclused to my room and the library for the last few days, and Antonio gave me my space. Initially, he was angry that I was rejecting his advances. I knew that he wanted to complete the mate bond, and so did I, but I didn't want to bring something that was supposed to be amazing into a horrible situation.How was I supposed to be happy and carefree when so many people saw me as a disgrace to the supernatural world?
Clarissa's P.O.VThe events of what I had done did not sit well with many, but I didn't care about the new power running through my veins. I was protecting what was mine, and the woman had tried to have me killed.As far as I was concerned, I did everyone a favor by taking her life. Antonio grew concerned for my state of mind, and I heard the argument the night before he had with Doctor Lewis when he asked about the results.Doctor Lewis did what he was commanded to do, and Alyssa said that Antonio had picked up on the fact he was vague. It didn't matter how much Antonio tried to control him with his Alpha tone; it couldn't override my words. Another thing that had everyone worried, and I watched as Thomas and Joseph seemed to watch me from the shadows. "She is like a ticking time bomb, Alyssa." The calm voice of Joseph was heard outside my bedroom door, followed by Alyssa's."Oh, stop it. You all are acting ridiculous. First, you are concerned because she wasn't like a normal wolf, a
Clarissa's P.O.V.Alyssa's sleek, black car pulled into the driveway slowly before coming to a stop. It only took a moment for the front door to fly open and my eyes to look into the mesmerizing brown of Antonio's.His breaths came in heavy as I watched the rise and fall of his chest. The feeling of his anger and concern came rolling off him in waves. "Miss me?" I said with a smile as I stood waiting for his reaction.There was no doubt that he was contemplating his next move as he tried to decide what to do. Antonio did not take kindly to people disobeying him, from what I could tell. However, his questionable look and persistent staring were making me uncomfortable. Taking slow steps, I attempted to move past him into the house.However, Antonio's hand reached out, gripping my arm, halting my movements. Slowly, as his head turned and his eyes made contact with mine, I knew I was in trouble. The action in which he quickly pushed my body against the front door took my breath away. H
Antonio's P.O.VThe sun filtered through the sheer curtains of the room, glistening off the walls and casting shadows across the open area. Looking to my left, I smiled at the beautiful sight of my mate resting peacefully.I couldn't believe that I had finally completed the mate bond with the remarkable woman beside me. Clarissa was everything I had ever wanted in a woman and so much more. Now that the bond was completed, every ounce of uncertainty I had regarding her was gone.Clarissa stirred beside me, her eyes fluttering slowly. The sapphire hue of the beautiful eyes looked up at me as a smile adorned her flawless face."Good Morning, mate." Her voice wrapped around my heart and made me smile."Good Morning, mi amor." Clarissa leaned up, kissing me softly as her hands graced the sides of my face gently. A low growl emitted from my chest in satisfaction with how my mate kissed me. I wanted her again more than anything beneath me.However, what she had said last night kept swirling