Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 38

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“Tomorrow noming af right thaijk My voice trembled slightly as the reality it for again

A slow smile spread meroon Amy’s face, Him Ser our Alpha might not be as indifferent et he pretends to be,

“Don’t, I warned, beat crawling up my neck. “This cribd just be… I ilin 1 know, his way of getting better control over me?

“Mrobmom,” Amy humunod skeptically, exchanging a knowing look with Jack that made me want to crawl under the table.

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“We should keep this emet, tack suggested, his voice dropping as he scanned the crowded cafeteria warily. “If Bradley finds out.

I nodded grimly, the memory of Hundley’s threats still fresh. “Vase right. The last thing I need

interview:”

minte drama before this in

“An interview at Stome Group?” my mom repeated that evening, her eyes widening in surprise. “Erin, that’s wonderful!

I nodded, still not quite believing it myself. “It’s for a position is their internship program.”

Mom put down the plate she was drying, turning to face me fully. “Stone Group is one of the most prestigious companies in the region. The Alpha runs it strictly, but I bear he takes care of his people.”

I swallowed back the large to argue. Mom didn’t know about my complicated history with Derek Stone. To her, he was just the Pack leader–distant, powerful, intimidating, but ultimately fair

“I know you’re nervous about working somew

g somewhere with so many high–ranking wolves, the continued, misinterpreting my silence. “But you’ll be safe there. The Alpha won’t allow harassment in his own company

If cely she knew the Alpha himself was what made me most nervoUS:

“I should go prepare,” I said, kissing her cheek. I want to make a good impression.”

In the privacy of my room, I stood before the minor, practicing my introduction. “Hello, I’m Erin Blackwood. I’m a sophomore at Silvermoon Academy, and

my accomplishments include…”

My wolf paced restlessly, as if sensing what tomorrow might bring. “Stop it,” I whispered. This is an important opportunity. Don’t mess this up

She whined, pushing images of Derek into my mind–his strong hands steadying me in the hallway, his scent surrounding me in the car, the intensity in his

yes when I’d holdly claimed to be his Soul Bond.

He won’t be there, I told her firmly, though I didn’t believe it myself. “He’s the CEO of the group, he can’t possibly interview inter. We’ll probably meet HR or a department manager.”

But that night, I tossed and turned, unable to sleep. My thoughts were a whirlwind, replaying the day’s revelations over and over. Derek Stone, who had looked at me with such cold eyes, had advocated for me to the Dean. Had secured this interview for me. Why?

Every time I closed my eyes, his face appeared–sometimes cold and distant, but sometimes with that hunger I’d glimpsed in the car. Something primal and starved that made my skin beat just remembering it.

My wolf paced restlessly beneath my skin, nearly trembling with anticipation. Through our connection, she pushed forward images–Derek’s strong shoulders beneath his tailored suit, the intensity in his steel gray eyes, the feel of his hand on my lower back, strong and sure.

My body responded traitorously, liquid heat spreading through me until I was gasping. Shamefully, I was wet just thinking about him.

I curled into a tight ball, trying to stop thinking about Derek,

“Stop it.” I said to my wolf.

doesn’t want us. He’s made that very clear

My fingers traced the edges of the Stine Group envelope on my nightstand, the paper whispering against my fingertips. Inside was an opportunity I’d never

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dreamed of a chance to prove myself based on my work, net my Pack status. For whatever reason, Derek had given me this.