THE BROKEN LUNA: ALPHA'S CURSE MATE

CHAPTER FOUR

Ethan, back the f**k up, I was against a wall now. I hadn’t even realized even realized I continued to move away from him. On my right, the dumpster blocked my exit. On my left was a chain link fence that divided the alleyway. I was boxed in. f**k. This had to be the worst day of my life.

He advanced, his body seemingly vibrating with energy. Teeth bared, he growled again. I wouldn’t survived if he attacked me in wolf form. S**t, he’d tried to kill me earlier today in his human form. He’d been stronger than me since we were twelve. It wasn’t fair that puberty brought out so many wolf qualities. I worked out as best I could to keep myself strong, but I wasn’t a match for him.

I won’t stay in your pack if that’s what you’re worried about, I said, my voice a little shakier than I wanted it to be. That’s what this had to be about. He’d be alpha in a few years and I guessed he didn’t want someone like me bringing down the pack. Not that anyone else seemed to even notice me or my mom. We lived on the outskirts of town with the other rejects. Though, we were the only ones who couldn’t shift in our little run-down trailer park.

Just back off before you do something you’ll regret. I kept my voice steadier this time, feigning confidence. I should kill you, he said.

No, you’re not a killer. Ethan was an asshole, sure. He beat the s**t out of me on the regular, but he never went as far as he could. Not that it excused him for anything. He still deserved to die slowly from some venereal disease from whatever crazy b***h he rolled around with.

Don’t pretend like you know me. We’re not friends.

As if I needed reminding of that, d**k, I snapped.

I was flushed against the wall now and Ethan boxed me in with a hand on either side of me. My breathing grew rapid and I kept my eyes fixed on his. Ethan’s pupils were huge and a vein in his forehead looked like it might explode.

You’re fighting it, I pointed out. You don’t want to change here. You don’t want my bloods on your hands.

You don’t know what I want. He leaned so his face was nearly touching mine. Then he breathed as if smelling me.

My whole body tensed. What the actual f**k?

Ethan lowered one hand and set it on my hips, sliding it up on my body until he reached my breast. His touch was gentle and to my horror, my body responded. A little shiver of lust rolled through me.

OH, hell no.

This was not going to happen. This was never going to happen. With all the force I could muster, I lifted my leg stomped hard on his foot.

Ethan howled as he backed away from me. I pushed past him, but he grabbed me, throwing an arm around my chest to pull me against him. I struggled to break free of his grip, but he held me tight.

Let me go, asshole I threw my elbow back, trying to hit his stomach. Ethan forced both my arms to my side, pining me against him. He pulled me even closer to him and I could feel his hardness pressing into me.

I knew wolf shifter had a practically insatiable s*x drive, but there were so many willing partners. Why would someone who hated me go through all this trouble?

I felt his nose by my ear, his hot breath on my neck. He was painting and I wasn’t sure if he was in control or his wolf was. Whatever was happening, it wasn’t going to end well for me if I couldn’t get out of his grip.

Let me go, Ethan. Or I swear to the gods I will slit your throat in your sleep, I hissed.

His large hands grabbed my chin and roughly forced my head to turn so I was facing him. You will be a ghost until the full moon. I don’t want to see your face. As soon as the magic lifts, you’re gone. If you stay, I will finish what I started.

He pushed me away and I stumbled forward, landing on the ground on my hands and knees. Shaking and terrified, I risked a glance behind me. When I realized that I was alone, my shoulders slumped and I let out a breath of relief.

I had no idea what just happened but I had no problem following his suggestion. It was already my plan anyway. Cursing myself for my weakness, I pushed myself to standing and brushed the dirt off my hands and knees. I wished I could fight back. I hated that I wasn’t strong enough. It wasn’t fair being a human surrounded by these powerful creatures who could snap me in half without even trying. The sooner I could get away from all things magic, the better.