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“Kat, that’s not true, and anyway… fuck it! Kat, you are her. You are a fuckin’ wolf. Christ… you know you need to wake up to that fact. You keep denying it, it’s not gonna change it. And neither is it goin’ to change what’s happenin’ between us. The more you keep fighting fate… the harder it gets for both of us.”

“That’s all you see, me as a wolf. You don’t see me as a woman at all, do you? That I have different needs to her. Oh, you know what… I can’t do this with you right now. This fucking close to full-moon, you’re making me crazy.”

“Kat, what the hell are you so scared of? Why can’t you see this is goin’ to happen and you can’t stop it.”

“But maybe it’s not? Maybe I won’t let it? I never asked for this. I’m not like her.” She points at Alyssa, “At least she had a choice. She decided that she wanted to be an alpha. I was just born like it.”

“Kat, you’re right, Blood-Alpha or not, you were born a wolf and you need to accept that fact. You can’t change it.”

“Well, I can change this. You blew it tonight by bringing her here. You get her out of the house before I come back and you tell her, she’s lucky that I don’t embrace my ‘wolf’ side more because if I do… then I’ll rip her fuckin’ throat out.”

“She’s goin’ all right. I’m getting her a cab now, and I swear to god, nothing was gonna happen between us. I made a mistake bringin’ her here. I fucked up. But Kat stay so we can talk. We need to talk and sort this out. We don’t have to do anything else… though if you want to then—” He smiles; she glares, growling angrily. “Sorry, that was a joke. Geez… give me a break here. Kat, do you know how hard this is for me? I’ve never been in a relationship like this before. I never felt like this. The moon, it’s just making me extra horny, I’m struggling here, with all these feelin’ swirling around. I don’t know how to deal with it. So talk to me, tell me what to do to make this right?”

He takes a breath, and stepping towards her, he strokes his hand against her neck—against his mark. She can feel Luna calm down, as rational sense disappears and again desire takes over. Leaning her head on his shoulder, she nuzzles against his touch. He smiles.

Then suddenly she pushes him back and shaking her head, she denies him. “I need a fuckin’ drink,” she growls. “And you need to get rid of her before I come back.”

With that, she jumps in the cab and is gone.

“Fuck!” Digby howls, kicking at a tin can that lays in the street. He closes his eyes and getting a grip on his emotions, he turns around and glares at Alyssa as she stands in the doorway to the house. “Get your fuckin’ clothes on and get the hell out!”

“Wait… What, you’re having a go at me for this? What the hell did I do? Digby, you’re being an asshole.”

“Yeah, I know I’ve already been told that once tonight… but right now I don’t give a shit. You need to be gone. I’ll call you a cab.”

“Digby, why are you being such a dick? She’s just left you… why would you even want her? She’s obviously not taking care of your needs properly. Digby, you’re an alpha wolf—a pack leader. I know what you need and how to take care of you, so please don’t send me away again. Digby, I need you. I need a pack.” She takes a breath and realizing she’s not getting anywhere she gets angry. “Why the hell is she here, anyway? Does she live here with you? Oh my God, did you move her in?”

“Will you just shut the fuck up? Kat’s the team medic, that’s why she’s here.”

“But you’re screwin’ her? Your team medic, you’re screwin’ her, right?”

“None of your damn business, but yeah… we are.”

“Was it you that marked her? I saw her neck, the other night. Did you do that?” As he looks away, she sighs, “Fuck! Digby, I can’t believe you…. God, how many times did I ask you to mark me and you wouldn’t but her, some random skank, and you just do it? You can’t have even been seein’ her that long. Wow! Just fuckin’ wow… I mean, what the hell has she got that I don’t? You know around here you’re not going to get a higher-ranked alpha than me. I thought pack status still meant somethin’ to you?”

“Yeah, it does. But honey, you need to get used to the fact you’re not the highest-ranked anymore… She is! And I have no choice about the way I feel. I’ve felt nothin’ like this before. She is amazin’… the way she makes me feel, it’s incredible. Now you need to go. I should never have brought you back, it was a huge mistake and I need to put it right.”

“Pah! I don’t get it? You’ve had plenty of women before, women you’ve liked… hell, you’ve even given some of them kids. But I’ve never known you mark any of them. So why her? I’m the one who should be pissed here. You promised me all sorts. Was that just to get in my panties? You even made me stay exclusive, but she’s here five minutes and you’re what? You’re ‘in love’ with her? Did I ever mean anything?”

“Yeah, I am in love with her. And you meant nothin’. I don’t even know what you care so much, anyway. All you wanted was the status that came with screwin’ me. You used me as much as I used you. Oh, and you were never damn well exclusive. I know what you were doin’ with my brother—with Rhys. But I don’t care, you are what you are, Alyssa. Now, go… fuck off!”

“You son-of-a-fuckin-bitch! I don’t know what it is about her, but I’m gonna find out and she’ll pay for this. She’s not gonna humiliate me and get away with it. Whatever makes you think she’s so perfect, I’ll find out and then I’ll take back what’s mine.”

“No, no you won’t. You can’t. You go anywhere near her and if she doesn’t rip your throat out… then I will. Do we understand each other?” He grins smugly, unable to contain himself. “Alyssa, she’s a Blood-Alpha, and you can’t touch her.”

“She’s what? Oh my God…. Fuck! Digby, you fuckin’ asshole! And you brought her to my club. You could’ve taken her anywhere, but you had to bring her to Selene’s. What, you wanted to show off? That you had a Blood-Alpha… Fuck you!” She howls loudly as she grabs up her clothes. Spitting, she mutters angrily at him. “You don’t even know this woman. I hope she breaks your heart and tramples all over it. Then you’ll get what you deserve.”

“Alyssa… Shit. Look, I’m sorry all right… I didn’t mean for it to end up like this. Just go.” He sneers in frustration, rubbing his hand over his face as he opens another bottle of beer.

Fuming with anger, Alyssa picks up her clothes, taking them to the bedroom to get dressed. “Well…” she calls out, “at least have the decency to order me a fuckin’cab!”

Chapter 11

Kat arrives at Selene’s. It’s late, but she knows the club will still be in full swing, and even at this late hour, there is still a line to get in.

As she looks up to the moon which is just visible behind the buildings in front of her, she takes a breath to calm her anger. Then, with a pissed-off attitude to her stride, she marches to the front of the line.

“Whoa there… hold up little lady. Where do you think you’re going?” The large burly doorman puts his hand on her arm, stopping her.

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