To give up control, to let her guard fall, Alyna had taken a risk as big as she could. Because her life was worthless, she put every bit value into her sentiment. Her trust.
Alyna assumed she was the one giving up everything for the sake of love.
Until now.
Her nails scrapped the edge of his neck. One wrong move and the Ember claw pack would lose their Alpha. An entire authoritative empire called Ember claw would fall.
Alyna could still live with her trust issues. Eiran didn't hesitate to let her touch the place most Alphas hide behind their high collars.
Eiran wasn't on guard at all.
"You're not serious."
"I am." He nuzzled her extended arm and kissed it. "Now, tell me how I should make it up to you. I'm at your disposal, my love."
"You tell me." She blinked.
He carefully
