Alexander's POV
I never intended to accept Scarlett as my mate. She was a pawn, nothing more—someone I could use to get what I wanted: revenge. As much as I could not ignore the attraction that my wolf had for her, I kept it under check. I was always the one who was in charge, always the one who was one up and I fully intended to stay that way.
But last night. .. that kiss.
It wasn’t decided, but as soon as our lips met, I felt like something broke within me. My wolf growled and pushed forward, wanting more, needing her in a way I didn’t think was possible. It was no longer about just keeping her mind off things, it was about possessing her. It was the only way of making her fall into my hands, of making her think that she was already mine before I dealt the final knockout blow.
The sw
