Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 184

I swallowed hard, my pulse quickening. Derek’s face was now just Inches from mine, his breath warming my hips. A tuner m her family is sick. She’s struggling to balance work and caregiving. I just thought-

You thought you could use our connection to influence my business decisions, Derek interrupted, his voice dangerously unft, His hand diet higher on my thigh, stopping at the hem of my dress.

My heart raced, both from anxiety and his proximity. His scent surrounded me, making it difficult to think clearly. “No, I just wanted to help-

You should know better than to lie to your Alpha,” Derek cut me off. His eyes were now more gold than gray, his wolf clearly just beneath the surface. “I can smell your deception.” His nostrils flared slightly, and I couldn’t help wondering if could also smell my desire, the heat pooling between my legs despite the tension of our conversation.

I took a deep breath, gathering my courage. I shifted on his lap to fully face him, my knees straddling his thighs. This new position brought my core directly against his, and I had to bite my lip to prevent a gasp at the contact. I placed my palms against his chest, feeling his strong, steady heartbeat that seemed to quicken under my touch.

‘Please don’t punish her,” I whispered, leaning in until my breasts lightly brushed against his chest. “Give them more time, mate. For me?” I used the term he only allowed in private, and when his pupils dilated, I felt a surge of power course through me.

Something in Derek’s expression changed. His hands moved to my waist, fingers gripping tightly, hard enough to leave marks. He took one of my hands and brought it to his mouth. His eyes never leaving mine as he kissed my palm, then turned my wrist over and pressed his lips to the sensitive skin there, his teeth lightly grazing my pulse point.

“Three days,” he said, his voice deeper than before. “They can have three more days, not because they deserve it, but because you asked.

Relief and desire intertwined as I felt his lips on my skin. “Thank you.”

“What do I get in return?” he asked. His hands slid down to grasp my backside, pulling me more firmly against him. I could feel his arousal pressing against me through our clothes, hard and insistent.

My heart pounded in my chest. Not allowing myself to overthink, I leaned forward and pressed my lips to his. I intended the kiss to be brief, but Derek’s hand moved to the back of my neck, holding me in place as he deepened the contact.

His tongue traced the seam of my lips, and I sighed, opening for him. His taste–coffee and something uniquely Derek–filled my senses.

When he finally released me, we were both breathing hard. I slid off his lap, backing toward the door on unsteady legs, my body still humming with unfulfilled desire.

“I should get back to work,” I said, my voice sounding breathless and low.

Derek’s eyes were fully gold now, tracking my every movement. He adjusted himself in his chair, making no attempt to hide his desire. “Yes, you should,” he agreed, his voice rough with need. “For now.”

I hurried from his office, my heart racing, my body aching for more of his touch.

Alone in my office, I pressed cool fingertips to my heated cheeks, replaying what had just happened. I had kissed Derek. Initiated a kiss on his lips. The memory sent another wave of heat through my body.

My phone suddenly vibrated on the desk, jolting me from my thoughts. Bradley’s name flashed on the screen. I hesitated a moment before answering.

“Hello?”

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Chapter 184

Erin! Perfect timing, Bradley’s voice came through, full of energy and enthusiasm Free for dinner tonight? We Could you notes before meeting the other group members at my dorin.

glanced at the clock on the wall. It was already past 5 PM. “Bradley, you know I can’t leave before 8 PM. I’m the Alpha & personal da

“Come on, Erin, this is important,” he insisted. “Professor Wilson emphasized our grades depend on this group report. You don’t wh. 1. The.

you?”

I sighed, knowing he was right. The project

“Great!” Bradley’s voice brightened. “I’ll co

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due next week, and we still had a lot of work to do. I’ll see what I can do, but no promites

x you up-

“No,” I cut him off firmly. “If I can leave early, I’ll

you at your dorm. I’ll take the bus.”

A brief pause. “Are you sure? It’s no trouble for me

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