Chapter 10

wolf preened beneath my skin, tail wagging and belly exposed. She understood what I was doing – using our femininity as a weapon,

the oldest trick in the book.

If that bastard wants to replace me with Vera, let him feel exactly what he’s giving up.

not too eager,

The sound of helicopter blades announced his arrival. I straightened my spine, fixed a calculated expression on my face just enough invitation in my eyes and walked out to the helipad, making sure my hips swayed with each step, the ocean breeze lifting my skirt just enough to flash my polka dot stockings.

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My carefully constructed seduction cracked the moment I saw him step from the helicopter, tall and commanding in his black suit. My body responded instantly-heart racing, nipples hardening, heat pooling between my thighs. My wolf surged forward, nearly forcing a whine from my throat as my knees weakened, the instinct to drop into submission almost overwhelming.