Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 106

I tried to pull away but found myself leaning slightly toward him instead. The alcohol was already making my head spin pleasantly, loosening things I usually kept tightly controlled.

At that moment, Amy approached us, her eyes bright with excitement, inviting me to join her on the dance floor while glancing nervously at Derek, unconsciously lowering her head slightly.

“If the Alpha allows…” she added carefully,

I turned to Derek, aware I was still in his grasp. His warmth traveled up my arm, making me suddenly reluctant to leave. I gave him a small smile, my free hand briefly touching his.

“Give me five minutes,” I promised, my voice softer than usual. “I’ll come back to you.”

Derek’s gaze moved slowly between Amy and me. I studied his face carefully, noticing how the club’s lights played across his features, highlighting the strong line of his jaw.

Something in his expression shifted, and I felt my wolf respond to that subtle change. Finally, he released my wrist with a nod, giving me permission to go. My skin felt strangely cool where his fingers had been.

On the dance floor, the alcohol flowing through my system broke down my usual defenses. I closed my eyes, letting the music guide me. My body moved in ways I would never normally allow, hips swaying to the beat, arms raised above my head as I slowly twirled.

I felt my hair, so carefully arranged earlier, tumbling around my shoulders. For once, I didn’t care if I looked proper or professional. The colored lights flashed against my closed eyelids, and I smiled, enjoying this rare moment of freedom.

A young man approached and began dancing with me. I opened my eyes and laughed as he spun me around. Our movements were casual and playful, nothing inappropriate, but I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so unburdened.

I tilted my head back, letting the music wash over me, temporarily forgetting about pack p complications in my life.

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It wasn’t until I happened to glance in his direction that I noticed Derek had been watching me. He sat in the lounge area, having consumed several more drinks, his gaze never leaving me. Even across the crowded room, I could feel the intensity of his stare. Under his scrutiny, my skin heated, and though the alcohol encouraged me to continue, my movements

became more self–conscious.

When the man briefly touched my waist during a dance move, I saw Derek’s entire demeanor change. His back straightened, shoulders tensed, and most noticeably, his eyes flashed unmistakable gold–his wolf surfacing. My own wolf immediately responded, surging forward with an eagerness that nearly made me stumble.

Derek stood from his seat, pushing aside someone who accidentally blocked his path. His movements were fluid and determined, and as he approached the dance floor, his powerful presence caused other dancers to instinctively move out of

his way.

I watched him approach, my heart beating in time with the music. When he reached me, Derek grabbed my hand, his grip firm and possessive as he pulled me toward him. The sudden motion left me slightly unsteady, my balance compromised by alcohol and high heels.

Chapter 106

My body collided with his chest, and I looked up in surprise, my lips slightly parted. His face was just inches from mine. his eyes still flecked with gold, his jaw tight with an emotion I couldn’t quite identify. The scent of cedar and leather enveloped me, now mixed with the sharp smell of the alcohol he’d been drinking.

In my intoxicated state, instead of being intimidated by his intensity, I felt a wave of heat course through my body. I smiled at him, genuinely happy to see him, one hand resting on his shoulder while the other found the back of his neck My fingers made contact with his short hair, and I was surprised at its softness.

“Would you like to dance with me, Alpha?” I whispered, swaying slightly against him, the alcohol and intoxication of being in his arms lowering my inhibitions.