"I can't believe you're saying this, dammit. You don't understand, I was pretending just to hurt you back!" His hands fell away, his gentle gaze replaced by distance. "Alright, if that's what you choose. No one will stop you from leaving, but first...grant me one final request, your last punishment. It must balance the scales." Swallowing hard, his voice laced with emotion, he urged, "Say it. What do you want?" Moving stealthily behind her, he gently brushed her hair aside, revealing the mark he left on her neck. With a cold, deadly tone, he spoke, "I want one last intimate encounter, my dear wife." She answered without hesitation, "Very well." Though she had succeeded in breaking his heart, she knew he wouldn't let her go easily. He wanted her to beg, and she would ensure she never escaped his grasp. Breathing in her fragrance, he leaned into her ear, sending shivers down her spine, "Kneel for me, now!" Promptly, she sank to her knees without resistance, allowing him to exact his revenge, a punishment she believed she deserved. ... Once, she was his loyal Beta, someone he trusted and relied upon. But when she left, he realized how deeply he needed her. Time passed, and he moved on, engaged to another. Yet, when his Beta returned, stirring emotions beyond attraction, he faced a choice. Would he uphold his alpha's duty or give in to his heart? Find out in "The Beta Girl."
