Page 60 of Alpha's Hidden Gem

"I need you to come for me, Lila," Axel commands, his voice ragged with need. "Let go, baby. I've got you."

And with those words, I shatter, my orgasm ripping through me like a tidal wave. I cry out his name, my nails digging into his back.

Axel's pace becomes frantic, his thrusts wild and uncontrolled as he chases his own release. With a final, powerful thrust, he buries himself deep inside me, his cock pulsing as he fills me with his heat.

Axel pulls me into his arms, holding me close as our breathing slowly returns to normal. "I love you, Lila," he whispers, his voice filled with a raw emotion that tugs at my heartstrings.

I look up at him, my eyes locking with his. "I love you too, Axel. More than you could ever know."

And in that moment, as we cling to each other amidst the remnants of our passion, I know that our bond is unbreakable.

As I step into the town hall, my heart races with a mixture of excitement and nerves. Today is the day I face the town council to secure the permits for The Night Owl Bar & Grill. Axel walks beside me, his presence a comforting anchor in this unfamiliar territory.

The council members sit behind a long table, their faces a mix of curiosity and skepticism. My wolf stirs within me, bristling at the bureaucratic hoops we must jump through. I take a deep breath, silently urging her to remain calm.

"Ms. Taylor," the head councilwoman begins, peering at me over her glasses. "Please explain your vision for this... establishment."

I step forward, my voice steady despite the butterflies in my stomach. "The Night Owl Bar & Grill will be a welcoming space for all members of our community," I explain, my passion for the project evident in every word. "We will offer a diverse menu, catering to various dietary needs and preferences, and provide a comfortable atmosphere for people to gather and connect."

As I delve into the details of my plans, my wolf grows restless, impatient with the slow pace of human bureaucracy.We should just show them what we're capable of,she growls inside my mind.

No,I argue silently.We need to do this the right way, by their rules. Trust me.

I feel Axel's hand brush against mine, a subtle gesture of support. His touch calms my wolf, reminding us that we are not alone in this endeavor.

The council members bombard me with questions, their skepticism slowly giving way to genuine interest. I answer each query with confidence, drawing upon my years of experience in the culinary industry.

As the meeting progresses, I can sense the tide turning in our favor. The council members begin to nod along with myexplanations, their eyes lighting up at the mention of my signature dishes and innovative ideas.

My wolf preens with pride, recognizing that our charm and expertise are winning over even the most stubborn of human hearts. I feel a surge of gratitude for my dual nature, realizing that my human skills and my wolf's instincts make us a formidable team.

When the head councilwoman finally stamps her approval on our permits, I can barely contain my elation. Axel and I exchange a grin, our eyes shining with the promise of what's to come.

Howl,my wolf sings with joy.

As Axel and I stepped out of the town hall, the weight of the newly acquired permits in my hand, I couldn't help but smile. We'd done it—navigated the maze of human bureaucracy together and come out victorious. Axel squeezed my hand, his pride evident in his eyes.

"You were amazing in there," he murmured, his voice low enough for only my enhanced hearing to catch.

I was about to respond when a familiar tingle under my skin caught my attention. Glancing at the sky, I noticed the sun dipping low on the horizon, painting it in hues of orange andpurple. My wolf stirred restlessly within me, and I could sense Axel's tension as well.

"We should head back," Axel said, his eyes already taking on a hint of their wolf gleam. "The full moon will be rising soon."

As we hurried home to change, I marveled at the duality of our lives. Just hours ago, we were Axel and Lila, prospective business owners facing down a town council. Now, we were preparing for my first official pack run under the full moon.

Swapping our business attire for clothes more suitable for the forest, I felt a mixture of excitement and nerves bubbling up inside me. Axel must have sensed my anxiety because he paused, cupping my face in his hands.

"How long will you guys be gone," Sophie wondered out loud.

"We will be out late, don't wait up for us," Axel informs her.

"Oh, I wasn't. I just wanted to make sure that my show "The Town's Gossip" wasn't going to be interrupted," Sophie grins from ear to ear.

Before leaving, I give Sophie a disapproving shake of my head.

"You've got this, Lila," he assured me, his voice filled with confidence. "You've already proven yourself today. Tonight is just about embracing who you are."

With a deep breath, I nodded, drawing strength from his words and presence. As we stepped out into the twilight, heading towards the pack's meeting spot, I realized that while the challenges of the day—permits, council members, and bureaucratic red tape—were behind us, the night ahead would test me in ways I couldn't even imagine.

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