ALPHA SIN

SIN POV

“I have been waiting for you, darling.”

Emma’s voice was the first to welcome me as soon as I stepped inside.

I had told her to leave the room, but she hadn’t.

Again, I was aware she would never do so, and I didn’t know why I bothered with telling her in the first place.

“I asked you not to be here when I returned.”

“But, I wanted to make sure you are doing well. I mean the way you ran out frightened me.” Emma said.

“Have you no shame?” I barked.

“What sham…”

“Your sister left, and I can’t even figure out where she is, all you can think of is me bedding you!”

“She’ll do the same if I was in her shoes. So, I do not care about her. It even makes me happier that she will be out of the picture soon.” Emma beamed.

“Leave,” I ordered. I flung the door open and gripped her hand, shoving her before doing the lock.

Emma banged on my door and kept yelling my name. It went on for thirty minutes and I believed she had woken everyone with her scream.

“Where could she be?” I asked myself over again whilst pouring myself a bourbon.

Oh, gods, Artemisia.

I slid to the floor as I thought of all the horrible things happening to her. I thought of all that she was going through and all that I had put her through as well.

My chest tightened, and I winced whilst I huddled in a corner.

I downed the bourbon and flung the cup to the door.

My ears twitched as the wine glass shattered and I shut my eyes with my hands as my body trembled.

I hadn’t felt this intense emotion of misery before. It felt as though it would swallow me whole, and I wanted it to pass.

I wanted it to vanish.

However, I was sure that when morning comes, it will be worse.

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ARTEMISIA POV

I rolled on the huge bed and let out a moan as the soft blanket caressed my skin.

I hadn’t slept this well in a long time. A smile appeared on my lips and I opened my eyes slowly.

The first thing my eyes collided with was the pink curtains at the side of the room.

I jerked awake and clutched my chest as my breath stuck in my throat.

“Where am I?”

My eyes narrowed as I assessed every inch of the room.

Then someone stepped into the room.

“I promised I didn’t abduct you.” A man said as he stepped into the room.

A shirtless sexy man. He had defined abs, messy brown hair, a beautifully chiselled face, and two cute dimples on his cheeks as he smiled.

I didn’t know why I kept on meeting beautiful men, but I doubt it would end anytime soon.

I glanced at myself and realized I was in a nightie.

Startled, I gripped the sheer material of the gown, “Who changed me?”

“I didn’t.” He answered promptly.

“Who are you?!”

“Really?” He tilted his bushy brows and set the tray with him down. His muscles flexed as he stood to his feet and I sucked in a deep breath.

I clutched my fingers as they itched to caress his abs, to assess if maybe it was as firm as they appeared.

I heaved a deep breath as he came to stand in front of me.

Goodness, his woodsy scent.

Just like…

I shook my head pushing the thoughts away.

Out of everything I should be thinking about, I was eyeing a total stranger when my heart just got broken.

It should be a punishable offence but then, I couldn’t help myself.

“I saved you.” He said.

“I know you did,” I mumbled. “A-are you the black wolf?”

A smirk appeared on his face. It made him look overly sexy. But not like him.

Not like Sin.

For a brief second, my mind wandered to Sin.

What was he doing?

Was he looking for me?

Or he didn’t care?

I doubted he wouldn’t because I was sure he ran after me.

He must have been worried.

Nonetheless, I was glad I was far away. I didn’t know where exactly I was at the moment, but I believed it wasn’t where he could find me easily.

I could use some time off away from him and all the drama that was happening.

I glanced at the black wolf once more, I had wanted to see him in his human form. Now that I did, I don’t know how I feel.

Heck, I shouldn’t feel anything. But somehow, he made me sort of nervous.

Nervous in a good way.

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As soon as I had the meal he brought to me, he let me freshen up, and I felt relaxed. Except for the aches I feel at my side.

But I was convinced it would reduce as well.

My eyes flickered towards the door as it opened.

“I think you might want to come out to relax.” He said. His lips curved up in a smile.

I wonder if he smiles all the time because, in his wolf form, he looks less happy.

More like he was haunted.

“What are you staring at?”

“Nothing,” I said, licking my bottom lip.

He smiled again. My heart rammed in my chest each time he did that. I didn’t know how, but I felt like I enjoyed seeing him smile.

“Artemisia…”

My eyes rounded as he called my name, I didn’t recall saying so to him.

I had just seen him fully today and the conversation we had last night wasn’t even a conversation because I was trying to show him what I could do with my powers.

Other than that, nothing.

“You are surprised that I know your name?” An amused smile played on his lips.

I nodded.

“You should know I have been with you a lot of times.”

I breathed out. He was right. Sin and Julie had called my name many times whilst I was in the garden whenever I felt he was around.

But I didn’t know he could hear them until now.

A blush tinged my cheeks as I remembered all the nonsensical things I said to him.

I covered my face and shook my head. It was mortifying, and looking at him even made me more embarrassed.

“You look cute when you blush.”

I looked up at him and glared before sighing.

“I don’t even know your name. Weirdly, the wolf I had been talking to all these while could transform as well, and he could hear me!”

“It’s Chase.” He said. “That’s my name, and I wanted to shift at the right moment.”

“And yesterday was the right moment.” I finished for him.

Chase nodded and I continued. “How do you even know I was in danger?”

“It’s a long story, how about we go on a walk?”

“Fine.” I mumbled, “You need to leave because I need to change…”

“Oh. Don’t worry, I’ll leave.” He said, walking to the door, “I am not a pervert.”Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

I rolled my eyes at his back and plopped on the bed as soon as he left.