CLAIRE'S POV
A soft knock on the door distracted Ethan from unleashing the lustful beast in him. His hot breath flared on my neck as he grazed them softly with his teeth.
The knock became persistent and a rather anxious voice rang out behind the door.
"Alpha Ethan, Beta Leo Wilson is here. He said you weren't picking up your phone."
I recalled Ethan's phone vibrating earlier but he was too angry to care about any distractions.
After a long pause, Ethan leaned down and kissed me gently on the forehead, like the devoted husband he pretended to be.
"Your birthday's coming up soon. Think about what you want for a gift. I have to step out for a bit."
With that, he put on his clothes and left. Immediately, I heard the door close, and I breathed in relief; my once tense body became relaxed
