Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 174

Derek’s arm wrapped around my waist, his large hand splaying possessively across my hip. His fingers pressed into the fabric of my dress, the heat of his palm burning through to my skin beneath. I felt his thumb stroke once, twice against my side a subtle movement no one else would notice but that sent shockwaves through my system. He was marking me with his scent deliberately, claiming me in front of everyone present.

“Miss Blackwood’s abilities are irreplaceable,” he declared, his voice dropping to a register that vibrated through my body. The double meaning in his words wasn’t lost on me. “Many important decisions couldn’t proceed smoothly without her. That’s why I chose her as my personal secretary.”

My breath caught as his grip tightened fractionally, pulling me closer until my hip pressed against his thigh. The contact made my wolf whine with pleasure, wanting to rub against him like a cat. I forced myself to remain still, though my pulse raced visibly at my throat.

The surrounding werewolves had noticed the Alpha’s displeasure. Some even unconsciously lowered their bodies slightly in submission. Males averted their eyes specifically from me, recognizing on a primal level that I was being claimed.

*I believe it’s time for us to leave,” Derek added, his tone deceptively calm but carrying an unmistakable command.

Thomas’s gaze fell on Derek’s hand at my waist, then darted to my flushed face. His Adam’s apple bobbed nervously as he

swallowed hard, instinctively taking a small step back from a predator’s territory.

Ten minutes had passed in silence. I watched from across the room as Derek sat at the bar, drinking. A young female werewolf approached him, her body language unmistakable. She flipped her long hair over her shoulder, exposing her neck in a deliberate display. Her scent changed as she got closer to him, releasing pheromones that made my nostrils flare even

from a distance.

I clenched my fists so hard my nails dug into my palms. She was tall, with curves in all the right places, her dress cut low in front and even lower in back. My stomach twisted with jealousy as I imagined Derek’s hands on that exposed skin. My

inner wolf paced frantically, hackles raised, growling with territorial rage.

Derek flashed the woman a grin, the same one he’d given me in his office last week. The sight of his canines peeking through his lips made something primal stir in my core. The woman placed her hand high on his thigh, her fingers splayed possessively on the muscle I’d felt pressed against me in the car.

Heat surged through my body – not the pleasant warmth of desire, but the burning rage of jealousy. I stood up so quickly my chair scraped loudly against the floor. I felt my teeth sharpen slightly, my fingernails lengthening into points.

My vision sharpened as my pupils transformed to amber, the wolf rising to the surface. I could hear my own heartbeat thundering in my ears as I stalked toward Derek and the woman.

“Every female wolf in the club desires to be near you,” I overheard her saying. “But only I dared to approach. Won’t you reward my courage? Perhaps we could dance together under the moonlight.”

Derek merely continued drinking, watching the woman without pushing her away, but also without giving her any particular encouragement.

I grabbed the woman’s hand, spinning her to face me. My fingers showed subtle signs of claws beginning to emerge.

*Excuse me? What do you think you’re doing?” she demanded.

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Chapter 174

“What are you doing? Why are you disturbing us? I countered.

“I should be asking you that question,‘ she retorted. “What are you doing? Why are you interrupting us? You’re nothing but a wolf cub who just completed her first transformation.”

“Us?” I scoffed. “The man behind you could destroy your standing in the pack with a single word.”

“I don’t care,” she said defiantly. “Right now, I want him to take me under the moonlight.”

“How shameless!” I snarled, the amber in my eyes intensifying. “Go. Leave now.”

“Little wolf cub, who do you think you are?” she challenged.

“He is mine,” I hissed, my voice dropping to a growl that surprised even me. “Don’t you dare try to seduce my man!”

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