Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 65

Chapter 65

Erin’s POV

My knees nearly buckled, a shock of electricity running from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. I stood perfectly still, my back pressed firmly against the door, feeling the cold wooden panel in

stark contrast to my heated skin.

Derek’s powerful body still held me in place, the heat radiating from him penetrating my clothing,

every inch of my skin hyperaware of his presence. His words echoed in my mind, my thoughts a

chaotic mess. My wolf tumbled with excitement, nearly breaking through my control.

“W–why?” I stammered, my voice barely audible, tone unsteady. I had to lick my dry lips to produce

sound. My heart was beating so violently that the pounding in my chest was like a drumbeat, and I

was certain he could hear it.

Derek’s steel–gray eyes met mine, flickering with complexity in the light. His expression was

unreadable. I tried to discern a hint of emotion, but I could see nothing beyond absolute control and

power. “The reason is obvious. I don’t want to lose my position.”

The coldness in his response dropped me instantly into disappointment. For that brief, foolish

moment, I had hoped… what? That he actually cared about me? That beneath his icy exterior, he felt

something for the Omega who had crashed into his life claiming to be his Soul Bond?

Heat rushed to my cheeks–not from desire now, but from anger and humiliation. My wolf

whimpered, retreating to the depths of my being, hurt by his callous response.

“What about me?” I asked, my voice stronger now, fueled by indignation. “How am I supposed to live my life?”

Derek’s eyebrow raised slightly, genuine confusion passing over his features. He finally stepped back, creating a small space between us that felt both too vast and not nearly enough.

“Have I prevented you from living?” he asked calmly. “You’re standing perfectly fine before me, with a good job, living a fulfilled life.”

The sudden absence of his body heat left me strangely bereft, though relief flooded through me. I straightened my blouse with trembling fingers, trying to collect my scattered thoughts.

“So you’re saying I can live however I want, and you have no issue with that?” I challenged, crossing my arms defensively over my chest.

Derek shrugged his powerful shoulders, his expression maddeningly neutral. “Why would I have an

issue?”

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Chapter 65

He turned away, walking unhurriedly back to his desk. I remained rooted to the spot, shocked by his

indifference.

“Only one requirement,” he added, almost as an afterthought, his back to me. “Stay away from my

brother.”

My jaw tightened, a new irritation rising. “Bradley came to me to apologize,” I blurted out, unable to stop myself. “I didn’t seek him out.”

Derek turned so quickly I gasped, his eyes flickering with gold. The temperature in the room seemed to plummet, his Alpha aura expanding, pressing down on me.

“Don’t talk about him like that,” he warned, his voice dangerously low. “This is my final warning. Remember that he is the Pack Alpha’s brother.”