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“Natalia,” I said in a gentle voice, trying to keep her calm. Last thing I needed was her stress level to soar even higher andbring about her heat right here on the beach with my men on the boat so close. Normally I didn’t mind who saw me screw a woman, but not her. She was all mine, and my wolf howled in agreement. “Even if I bite you, you won’t become a werewolf.”

“Oh yeah?” She crossed her arms. “I’m not stupid. I know the lore.”

“Those are stories. If you were fully human, then yes, my bite could make you a werewolf.” If it didn’t kill her. I was one of the fortunate ones to not have died from my bite, but it was a fucking shit fest for days while the virus ravaged me.

She laughed high and tight, mocking me. “Of course I’m human.”

“No, you’re not. Not entirely.” I rubbed the back of my neck, wondering how the hell I could make her believe me. “You’re an omega. A female, non-shifting wolf, and if you don’t come with me now, you could be in danger.”

“More so than I am now...withyou?” A shiver rolled through her.

I grinned and she swallowed hard, her face paling. “You’re going into heat. Don’t you sense it despite your fear? How much you fucking want me?” And probably why she was willing to give up her virginity to me, someone who had been her enemy. I shoved aside the thought that twisted like a knife in my heart.

Her eyes widened, but her lower lip trembled. “I don’t believe you. You’re talking rubbish to try and deceive me.”

“It doesn’t matter because you know something has changed.” I shrugged.

“Yes! It’s this island. It’s like the Bermuda triangle, or I’m fucking dreaming, and when you drugged me, you put me in some kind of coma and none of this is real.”

I shook my head.

“You don’t think that for one minute.”

She pinched herself as if she were trying to make sense of it.She didn’t know if it was real or not?But we both knew that this was no dream; it was all real.

I continued to explain to her, “Soon your body will betray you. It will want release and I’m the only one who can give you that. Who can ease the yearning that will pump through you? An undeniable heat that you can’t stop, can’t control.”

She snorted, but her face paled. “So? I’ll just masturbate, if what you’re saying is even true.”

“Won’t matter.” I grinned, leaning back against the palm tree near the house. “Only an alpha can ease your sexual suffering.” Something flashed in her eyes, like deep down she knew what I said was true. “And you’re looking right at him.”

She huffed, taking a step back. But her chest heaved and her nipples strained against the fabric of her shirt.

Even though she pressed her thighs together, the wetness of her pussy called to me. She was ripening before my very eyes and it was fucking beautiful.

“Don’t fight it, Natalia. That only makes it worse.”

“H-how do you know?” She lifted her chin, forcing her arms tighter around herself.

“If you’re asking how many omega’s I’ve had, the answer is none.” A spark of hope lit inside me that she wasn’t running, wasn’t screaming, she was giving me a chance. “Alphas and omegas mate for life. And no matter what happens, I’m not going to let you go. I’m yours, Natalia, and you’re mine.”

A growl vibrated in my chest and she gulped, jumping back.

“We are meant to be together. Don’t fight it. Embrace it. Let me show you what it means to be an omega. To be mine.”

She flinched, taking another step back.

“Don’t be afraid,” I said, trying to reassure her. “I’m not going to hurt you.”

“But you’re an alpha,” she said, her voice shaking. “And I’m an omega. I don’t understand how this is supposed to work.”

“It’s simple,” I replied, taking a step closer to her. “We’re meant to be together. Alphas and omegas are drawn to each other, and when we find our mate, it’s for life. It’s a bond that can’t be broken.”

She looked at me, her eyes wide with fear and uncertainty. “But what if I don’t want to be your mate?”

“I understand that this is new and confusing for you,” I said, reaching out to take her hand. “But trust me, Natalia. Being with me will be the best thing that ever happened to you. I’ll protect you, care for you, and love you for the rest of your life. All you have to do is give me a chance.”

She looked at me for a long moment, then glanced away. “I don’t know. This is all happening so fast. I feel like I’m dreaming and my insides haven’t decided if this is a good one or a nightmare.” She raked a hand over her face. “Fuck, I don’t even know what I’m saying.” She shivered.

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