Wolf Endangered (Willow's Forbidden Pack #2) - Avery Song Page 0,71

wanted to quicken the pace, but I fought against it. Instead, I allowed myself to get lost in those emotions. Get lost in the way his hands loosened their hold while one hand moved to grip the back of my head

He tilted my head back just slightly, enough to dive right into my mouth. My moan vibrated against his mouth’s walls, while my fingers couldn't fight the urge to feel his silky strands. This kiss was just as different as Neo's and Onyx's. It held a level of control that didn't entice me or make me feel as though I wasn't getting enough passion.

A balanced connection of power.

When he released me, I was left staring up into his eyes that were flickering between pink and gold - the presence of his wolf going in and out with the dancing colors of his gorgeous spheres.

"When you let go, do you see the difference in the power?" he offered.

"Yes," I replied. "It's combined...yet tamed. Different from when it's like I need to compete against you."

He slowly nodded but remained close.

"I need you to understand that though we started off as enemies, that status no longer stands. Tonight, we'll be going for a run. An official pack run where you will be sworn in again."

"Why again?" I questioned.

He allowed himself to smile slightly, while his eyes flooded with pride.

"I've never had an official Beta in the pack," he revealed. "I think it's time for one."

My eyes widened as my jaw went slack.

"But...but...what about Neo? Isn't he the Beta?"

Dimitris shook his head. "Neo doesn't like anything that deals with leadership unless it's in his realm of expertise. Saint is too chill to be a Beta, and Jayce likes being in the background unless we're interrogating our prey. A Beta is someone who will take the Alpha spot in case I'm away and shit goes down. It has to be someone the others will listen to, and with Onyx on the team, and the possibility of your bodyguard-"

"Viktor," I corrected.

"Whatever," he huffed, which made me smile. "It just makes logical sense. You're not a submissive wolf, and I know for a fact you have the potential to be stronger than all of us."

"But I probably need loads of training," I suggested.

He bobbed his head. "If you were in your pack officially as a wolf, you would have been trained properly to one day rise to the Alpha position. Seeing as you weren't, it's our turn to give you a crash course."

"I can be a girl as your Beta, right?" I inquired. "Or do I have to remain as William in those circumstances?"

"You can be whatever gender you're comfortable with in any moment, Willow," he declared. "I already understand your day and night circumstance, and it'll probably take a while for you to adjust to switching whenever you like. That's not a problem, nor will it ever be one."

'There has to be some sort of consequence with accepting this," I muttered. "You're being too nice."

His eyes rolled, but he only relaxed back to look at me.

"Don't get used to it," he grumbled. "Just tonight while the Pink Moon energy is still up and about." I could see right through him, and though his acceptance actually gave me a sense of validation, I didn't fight the urge to hug him.

"What are you doing?" he inquired.

"Hugging you," I grumbled. "Dimitris?"

"What?"

"Sorry for bringing up old wounds."

He didn't say anything, but his hand moved to rest against my back as he whispered, "Never do I want to lose someone I love to that again. I don't give a fuck if it feels like the world is caving in. If it gets too hard to handle...too heavy to carry...or too hard to breathe, you rely on your Alpha to solve it for you. Rely on me to lift those burdens and give you the oxygen you need to thrive."

I nodded into his shoulder as he stroked my back.

"You're our Forbidden Fruit, Willow. No one will get a taste of your sweetness except us.”

"What if they try?" I questioned.

"Simple," he replied, and I was positive that sinister grin of absolute control was gracing his lips. "They die."

His vindication made me smile because the idea of being officially part of their pack as a wolf shifter brought more joy than I'd experienced in a long time.

It was amazing how death can suddenly open the doors to so much light.

10

Running Under The Pink Moon

"I'll go ahead," Dimitris announced as we got out of the