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My attacker crumpled with a guttural, agonized cry, clutching himself in a desperate attempt to alleviate the searing pain that radiated from his groin. His once-menacing posture crumbled, and he sank down to his knees, his face contorted in an anguished grimace.
I seized my chance, breaking free from his grasp and stumbling to the side, gasping for precious air. I bolted from the dark alley, my heart racing and the adrenaline pumping through my veins as I sprinted down the dimly lit streets. Fear fueled each step, propelling me forward towards the distant glow of the strip. My breath came in ragged gasps as I pushed myself to the limits, determined to escape.
Behind me, the eerie howl of a wolf sounded in the night, breaking the silence and making my heart leap into my throat.
There shouldn’t be any wolves here in the city. Maybe I was losing my mind.
With every ounce of remaining strength, I reached the main road and frantically flagged down a passing car. It screeched to a halt, and a concerned-looking man behind the wheel quickly rolled down the window.
“Are you okay?” he asked with genuine concern, his voice carrying the warmth of someone that meant no harm.
I hesitated for a moment, my suspicion warring with my desperation. But the genuine worry in his eyes and the urgency of the situation made me decide to trust him.
“Please, just get me out of here,” I implored, my voice quivering.
Without further hesitation, he unlocked the doors, and I jumped into the car. I slid across the backseat and looked back over my shoulder. Quickly, I buckled my seatbelt and released a long breath, relieved to have made it out of there.
“I’m Mark,” he said, his voice calm and comforting.
I nodded in gratitude, finally feeling a measure of safety.
“I’m Lexie,” I replied, my voice trembling as I began to recount the terrifying encounter in the dark alleyway.
Mark listened intently as I recounted the ordeal, his expression a mix of sympathy and concern. His gentle demeanor made it easier to open up. Finally, when I was completely comfortable, I provided him with my address, trusting him to take me home safely.
“Thank you, Mark,” I said, my voice filled with appreciation. “I don’t know what I would have done without your help tonight.”
With a genuine smile, Mark continued to drive me until we reached my house. He pulled up in front of the entrance, and I turned to him, gratitude shining in my eyes.
“Thank you so much for everything,” I said, my voice filled with heartfelt appreciation. “You truly saved me tonight.”
“Take care, Lexie. Stay safe,” he said, nodding. His expression remained kind and understanding.
As I stepped out of the car and closed the door, I watched Mark drive away into the night. With a shaky breath, I walked into my house, closing the door behind me, grateful for the kindness of a stranger who had come to my aid when I needed it most.
CHAPTER7
Kane
I was going to kill him.
I’d been watching her that night. Truthfully, I’d been watching her every night since I’d first caught her scent. Her presence had become my entire world, and everything else had ceased to exist. If she left her house, I followed her. If she stayed home, I patrolled the area around her, guarding her so that she remained safe, sound, and protected.
Tonight, though, was the full moon.
It was nights like these that I didn’t have a choice except to change. The magic within me forced my transformation whether I wanted to or not.
That night as the full moon rose, I could feel the bones in my body shifting, rearranging themselves into a new shape. My skin rippled as fur sprouted across it, and my limbs elongated into powerful, sinewy forms. The world took on a different hue, and my senses sharpened to an almost painful degree. In the grip of the moon’s command, I transformed into a wolf and my instincts took over.
Even in my beast form, my focus was still entirely on her.
It had taken centuries for me to develop this kind of control. It hadn’t always been that way. I swallowed hard and pushed the terrible memories away, choosing instead to zero in on Lexie and whatever she had planned for the night. When her driver dropped her off at the strip and she wandered away to the seedier part of town, her intentions soon became clear.
She was searching for me.
I hadn’t expected her to come out looking for me again. For days, I worried that I’d been far too rough with her, that I’d taken too much, too quickly and scared her off with that biting kiss.
Now, though, I knew deep in my heart that it hadn’t been enough. My mate needed more,much, much more, to thoroughly satisfy her.
