Shunned By An Alpha, Cherised By A Lycan

Chapter 211:

I felt her warmth and the soft rise and fall of her chest as she slept, unaware of how much she affected me. I let out a small sigh and leaned back into the pillows, my body finally relaxing. For once, the tension in my muscles seemed to ease, and I let myself simply be.

The memories of last night came back like a storm—violence, fear, and the huge relief of finding her alive.

The rogue attack had been quick and brutal. It wasn’t random—someone in the pack had given them information. Their goal was clear: Jasmine.

The rogue attack had been brutal, swift, and orchestrated. It wasn’t random—no, someone had planned it. A traitor among my pack members had given the rogues information, and their aim had been clear: Jasmine.

The image of her, a knife to her throat, flashed in my mind, and my chest tightened. Ace growled lowly at the memory, the primal urge to protect her roaring within him. She had shown strength I hadn’t expected, fighting back with a power that was both breathtaking and stunning. Where had that power come from?

That question could wait. I shoved those thoughts aside for now. Answers could wait. Right now, all I wanted was her.

My grip around her tightened, my hand resting lightly on the curve of her waist. Her scent was intoxicating—a mix of lavender and something uniquely her. It was something that made Ace settle in a way nothing else ever could. I buried my face in her hair, inhaling deeply, and felt Ace purr in satisfaction.

The room was quiet and peaceful. The fire in the fireplace had burned out a while ago, leaving just a little bit of warmth in the air. The soft blanket over us was pulled up to her shoulders, but one of her bare legs was sticking out and touched mine. The cold of the room and the warmth of her skin gave me a small shiver.

“Good morning?” he repeated, his tone half-amused, half-exasperated. “Is this how you greet me now?”

She tilted her head, a small smirk tugging at the corners of her mouth.

“You don’t seem to mind.”

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Her hand moved again, stroking him more confidently this time, and his hips bucked involuntarily.

“Jasmine,” he growled, his voice low and dangerous.noveldrama

She didn’t stop. If anything, she seemed emboldened by his reaction, her smirk widening as she leaned closer.

“What is it, Alpha?” she teased, her voice a sultry whisper.

Ryder’s hand shot up, cupping the back of her neck as he pulled her closer. His lips crashed against hers, claiming her mouth in a kiss that was anything but gentle. She responded eagerly, her free hand tangling in his hair as she pressed her body against his.

The cool air of the room was a stark contrast to the heat building between them, the fire inside him threatening to consume him whole. His other hand moved to her hip, pulling her onto him fully, and he growled again when he felt her warmth against him.

“You’re playing a dangerous game, little vixen,” he muttered against her lips, his voice thick with desire.

She pulled back just enough to meet his gaze, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

“Maybe I like danger.”

Ryder let out a low chuckle, the sound rumbling deep in his chest.

“You’re going to be the death of me,” he said, his tone half-serious.

“Then I’ll make it worth it,” she replied, her voice soft but full of promise.

Her words sent a fresh wave of heat through him, and he decided then and there that the outside world could wait. The pack, the traitor, the questions—they could all wait.

Right now, Jasmine was his world, and he wasn’t about to let anything take this moment from him.

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