Cain regarded the female in front of him curiously. He knew that she was entrapped by Glen, the reason was currently unknown because- he couldn't investigate everything about her in just nine hours.
For the first time in his life, Cain felt as if he was thrown off his loop. Every time he faced someone the only expression they had was of terror and fear, whether it was an ally or enemy they all feared that he might lose whatever control he had over his dire wolf, and maim them to death, all thanks to the rumours and his past.
Reyna came as a surprise, and if she was born just to torment him, Cain found that he was becoming awfully hard as primal hunger swept through his system, building small cracks in his self-control.
Cain found it surprising that even his wolf was attracted to Reyna, it was the first time after all. He and his wolf rarely were in accord regarding various things, It wasn't that their nature was different, both he and his wolf were aggressive, hard, stubborn and solemn. Maybe it was because of his dire wolf, his personality more or less became just as forceful and strong to control his wolf better. But it was because of this reason he and his wolf clashed a lot, they couldn't agree on one thing ever. And this friction only got worse because of their different tastes in women.
Though his wolf didn't stop Cain from choosing his females, he never showed any interest in the females of Cain's choices which thereby caused the lack of investment in the relationship that the dominant females found both insulting and resentful. Similarly, Cain would find himself banging his head against a wall when his wolf drove him crazy for pursuing a female of his choice, a female that Cain was never attracted to in any way.
However, for once the two of them were totally on the same track when it came to the female who was sitting in front of him - Reyna Aniston was tempting as fuck.
She wasn't beautiful in the ' oh everyone's going to turn their head in her direction ' way but in an underrated way, like a diamond hidden under coal. Although she was petite with a slender build, Cain knew she had all the curves sitting in the right places, curves that were playing X - rated fantasies in his head. Every time her stormy grey eyes locked with his, Cain felt a zap of arousal coursing in his veins.
His gaze flickered to her healthy olive skin and the lust that he was suppressing with whatever patience he had broken free again, blasting through him with an alarming force, he wanted to lap at that olive skin, cup those high perky breasts in his hands, and to make matter worse his wolf was urging him to do just that.
Cain swallowed hard, before inhaling the scent of the female who currently had his entire attention. And damn. He couldn't help but curse when that delicious scent slithered over him - a fusion of cocoa, oak bark and forest rain with sensualness.
Don't even go there.
She was nothing but a woman he saved because somehow she calmed his wolf down.
his dire wolf's perception was often blinded anger which in turn caused them to turn feral in battles. However, Cain found that his perception wasn't as clouded as it was when he was near Reyna, her presence alone was enough to flush out all his negative emotions from his body. He knew that she wasn't even using her power at him currently but that was just how Aides were they could do so much more than omega.
" Yes, I'm the one who saved you" he didn't know why he was responding to her," I see that you fought like a wildcat with my Beta I think calling you a wild cat is an understatement. I have never seen anyone marking my beta like that"
" damn right" piped Diskant nursing the set of claw marks she left on his body, although she wasn't strong enough after draining her power like that she could still partially shift to deal with dangerous situations.
" Why did you save me?" Reyna, she was of course thankful that they saved her but what if they had anything in their mind like Glen,? Thinking like this, her wolf set up straight in high alert.
Cain's inward smile surfaced, Diskant was right she was perfect for what he wanted her for, to make their plan work out perfectly, he decided to cut to the chase right of the bat " Glen McBride"
Reyna's wolf immediately growled inside her head at the mention of that name" what about him?"
" He is after you right? I think I recognised the wolf that was chasing you like he was a dying man and you were his only one who could save him."
"Really?"
" Glen is searching for you, I'm sure he will arrive any second now" Cain nodded, he wasn't lying, Glen was indeed in frenzy after losing this she-wolf. He was certain that the neighbouring Alpha would be bringing his uninvited self any second to his territory.
" Great" that was fun-fucking-tastic news, she spent so much effort to escape from him and now this psycho boy would send her back right wherefrom she escaped from.
" I can help you if you want," said Cain, in fact, he has no plan of letting her go even if Glen comes to his territory but he didn't want the female to think that it was too easy to gain a sanctuary in his pack.
Her heart almost stopped then and there " why would you do that? how could you even do that?"
" you can join my pack"
" what would you gain from it ?" asked Reyna though it was unexpected, she couldn't help but be suspicious of his intentions.
" An aide"
Really? " why would you want an aide?"
" well, I do have a proposition that will be useful for you and me, if you want to agree to the prep you can nod but if not you can leave, but I don't think you will be able to leave "
He was right ." what's your proposition?"
" I'm sure that you have already heard about how I supposedly beat the hell out of three humans and killed one. Well, it's true, I did that but for good reasons. I won the fight and was able to protect what was important to me from the humans but, I was branded as a murderer, human extremists wanted me killed while my pack protected me because I was the only heir of my father after all. In the end, the council stepped in and the human extremists and my pack came to a compromise that I will be sent to juvenile prison. I was a teenager back then and they couldn't do much to me -so, I stayed at the juvie for a good deal of time, suffered through the torment that humans brought to me again it's not important - what's important is that it left my wolf in a lurch, I was born with a dire wolf, in case you didn't know. And the years in the juvenile prison made him even more unpredictable and out of control, years have gone by but the humans never forgot what I did not do the council, I don't give a damn about them what I care about is my wolf. He is too volatile and hurt, I can't let him have control - he is distressed after what happened to us in the prison and I can't calm him down. I think you will be useful for my pack and more importantly to me" Clearing his throat, Cain continued " A few days ago, for instance, I - unfortunately, injured one of my packmates severely when I shifted., I'm afraid that if I don't get my wolf healed, the council will surely come to bite me back in my ass. You know how they are"
Oh, she did, the council was supposed to take care of the feuds between humans and werewolves but it soon degraded to nothing but a group of sleazy old men who cannot control their greed. They like controlling the Alphas through their weaknesses, once the council get hold of Alphas weakness then, the council will be in charge of the pack while the Alpha will only have the title of Alpha and nothing more, isn't it because of this that Glen was working so hard to suppress his emotional outbursts?
" In short you want me to heal your damaged wolf?" asked Reyna " your reasons are valid but Glen would never approve, he will definitely try to take me away if you accept me in the pack"
" he would but if I told him that you are my mate, he would have to back down even if didn't want to"
Reyna stiffened, surely he wasn't suggesting what she thought he was suggesting right?
"Think about it, you need someone to protect you and I need someone who could help by the wolf. I for one know that you are not Glen's true mate if you were, you wouldn't have been able to run away from him even if you wanted to, your wolf would have never agreed to it. "
" you know a lot about my situation"
" It's my job to investigate about any wolf that comes on my territory. I can't just take in anyone in my pack after all? I'm suggesting you the best way possible, you need my protection and I need your powers"
Powers, powers, powers "So you want me to mate with you rejecting a guy who wants to mate with me for the exact same reason?" Reyna snickered " I find it hilarious that you believed that I would agree to this"
"There is a big difference between mating with me and mating with Glen and you know that"
" really? What?"
" with me, the mating wouldn't be permanent, I will let you go after my wolf is healed and unlike Glen, I don't get a kick out of physically hurting my female"
Bewildered, Reyna frowned " wolves mates for life"
" yea but I don't want any strings attached, not the soul-bonding and lifemates thingy at all " he was pretty sure he couldn't deal with that anyway " we can pretend that it's real to muddle through things in front of Glen but that's it's."
" what about your pack?" she couldn't help but ask
"They will play along, I reassure of that. No one is going to subject you to any harm as long as you are under my protection"
A part of Reyna wanted to agree but she couldn't help but hesitate. However, this was her best choice. She ran a hand through her hair and spoke straightforwardly " fine, but as much as it's going to be a pain in the ass, I agree to it. I hope you know what you are getting into, but since you have thought it through, I will accept but I have one condition"
" shoot"
" I want you to find my parents, I know they would try to reach my uncle's pack but just in case I want to make sure of it"
Cain gave her a crooked smile " don't worry, I have already sent my wolves to track them down"
Surprised at his sudden confession, Reyna couldn't help but give him a gratified look. Cain couldn't stop his smile when he caught her smiling at him, however, then his phone rang and all traces of smile were gone" looks like your dear Alpha is here to get you "
As a pair -Cain and Reyna made way out of the room all the way to the main gate.Reyna couldn't help but be awed at how Cain was able to make himself look so leisurely as well menacing at the same time. He was wearing a scowl that made him look like he was a grim reaper, who promised death wherever he went, and her wolf howled in appreciation, another note that she was broken in the head by Glen's sadism.Nearing the gate, Reyna caught sight of the eight SUV's that were parked outside. Glen stood in front of the mob looking like a dog that needed a shot of rabies, he was scowling in rage with his clenched fists trembling at his sides.When they came to a halt the other wolves from the Cypher pack joined the
Reyna acted without thinking, her reaction was based on her instinct, Glen had her parents in his clutches and she couldn’t let Cain hurt him while he still held her parents in his hands, she was scared, anxious and nervous and when she got nervous she would act impulsively like right now. She only wanted to distract Cain but once her mouth landed on his, Cain pretty much took over. His mouth crushed against hers, Thalia gasped when he nipped on her bottom lip, once her lips parted he forcefully thrust his tongue inside her mouth sweeping against hers. The kiss was dominant and possessive just like him, he meshed his lips with her demanding the response he wanted from her.Cain collared her throat possessively while the other skimmed down her side encircling her waist, Reyna didn't even know that she was itching toward his body planting herself against his solid chest. He was like a goddamn drug and she had no doubt about getting addicted to him, his warmth me
“No” cried Reyna she tried to step forward but Cain pulled her back, his gaze strolled to Glenn who was looking a bit too smug, Cain felt his wolf rumble inside his head, his lips curled “ You really think that this kind of trick is going to work?” “ Trick? What nonsense!” Glenn repeated tonelessly “ what the hell are you talking about, Covington ?”Cain sneered, his gaze fixed on Glenn “You will not hurt Reyna’s parents, much less kill them, you know why? Because they are your biggest bargaining chips, if you hurt them you will lose Reyna forever and the chance to get her back, so who the hell are you scaring ?”Glenn clenched his fists but he didn’t retreat “ then let her go, if she does not come with me she will never see her parents . Do you want her parents to forever be confined ? I guess not” though he said it with utter confidence, Cain coul
After a quick stop to the infirmary of the pack, where Cain had treated his injuries. Not that he had needed that but Bree, the pack’s healer and Cain’s best friend had insisted that he should have his injuries treated no matter how small.Bree had come off as someone sweet, safe and timid … a female that Reyna despised and it was safe to say that the feelings were mutual. The healer had chatted with her like she was her long lost sister or something but Reyna wasn’t fooled.Mainly for two reasons first, she could smell someone’s bullshit from a mile away and secondly, no matter how much that healer tried to sweet talk with her. Reyna could sense her wariness and the thick jealousy rolling off Bree’s body.
“Oh you are done?” Reyna didn’t want to talk to Cain much less recognize his presence but the way her wolf sat up straight at his touch made it almost impossible for her to ignore him. “I thought you will be busy for quite some time.” She raised her brow at Bree’s who was following behind them.Cain tipped his head to look at Bree who smiled at him with a hint of professionalism and friendliness. He didn’t think much about it.Bree had always kept a good distance away from him. Swayer was the only reason that brought them together. Between the two of them and even their conversations mostly revolve around his sister.So he wasn’t quite sure why Reyna was prickly towards Br
“I don't like you.“Yeah that summed up her stay in Cain’s pack. She already knew that her stay in the pack wouldn’t be easy or peaceful. Not when her wolf was practically riding her senses being fascinated by Cain.Despite her inherent denial of not letting Cain get to her. The animal was drawn to his strength, his scent, and the dominance that rolled of his body with every sure and confident step he took.Reyna wasn't worried about resisting him since they were faking being temporary mates and shit. Her cravings would be sooner or later satisfied …which was a good thing because Reyna was never good at resisting temptation and Cain wasn't an easy guy to resist for any woman.
Sawyer must have not liked how Reyna talked to Bree or more than that she probably has been brainwashed by Bree for so long that she couldn’t accept another female no matter what.She piped up glaring at Reyna. “Don’t drag Bree in this. I am the one who had said that if you have any complaints you should talk to me. Instead of trying to go after Bree.“ Apparently the brat wasn't done as she sneered down at Reyna. “I am a straight shooter so I will tell you that I don’t trust you and I don't like you. I have seen a lot of women like you before. Bree isn’t like you. She is sweet and caring ..so of course she cannot go against you.”“Really?” Those treating vibes rolling if the sweet and caring Bree told her another story.
Cain ground his teeth having this conversation was not on his bucket list not the fuck at all.What he wanted was nothing but to haul the female in front of him and claim her as ‘his’ Reyna was enticing as fuck and with every breath she took he was more and more tempted to take her.Claim her and explode deep inside her. His expression was castigating as he planted his hands on Reyna’s sides caging her.He snarled looking at Reyna’s stormy eyes. “You can not deny what’s mine Reyna. The moment you said yes to the fucking deal, you should have known what exactly you were getting yourself into. Now you cannot tap out even if you want to you get it?”