I knelt down, anxiously awaiting his explanation for his presence and the decision to send Jill away. I tried my best not to gaze at his chest, knowing wolves have exceptional hearing, which might reveal the rapid thumping of my heart and the alluring scent that only intensified my desire for his touch. As he gently placed his hand on my waist, guiding me to the edge of the stone, even his mere touch electrified my skin. "Isn't it embarrassing to be out here, drenched and bared like this? Are you doing this for Mark, trying to entice him?" he questioned, his tone laced with surprise. Stunned by his words, I replied, "And if I am, what does that matter to you, Alpha?" My voice held a hint of defiance. His eyes darkened, and a muscle twitched in his jaw, indicating a simmering reaction to my response.
