Alexander
Watching Ella sneak past me with our team’s flag clutched in her jaws had been one hell of a sight. I’d given chase out of obligation more than anything else, but seeing her silver-gray form streaking through the woods with that competitive fire blazing in her eyes had stirred something in my chest that I wasn’t prepared for.
She’d always been beautiful. I could never deny that, even during the days of our marriage that I had been completely hell bent on keeping my distance from her.
But seeing this spirited side of her was something else entirely.
This was my mate.
My wolf purred with pride as I watched her team celebrate their victory. She belonged to us, and she was strong. Every part of me wanted to claim that strength, to show her what I really thought o
