Caramel eyes narrowed.
“Sorry I don't look so attractive in the morning light. She started to climb, but Michel stopped her with a hand on her wrist.
- I did not mean that. Why are you so…” He couldn't finish, not under the gleam in those pretty eyes.
He thought for a moment when Diana pushed herself out of his grasp.
“It was a nullification spell. Diana's cheeks turned red. “I gave myself a glamor charm so I wouldn't outshine Phoebe.
A glamour? That meant...
Erick was faster than him.
"What the fuck does he really look like?"
Michel felt everything in him tense. He looked at Diana once more to confirm the awful truth. His new mate wasn't just a pretty young woman, she was an obscenely beautiful woman. Never in three hundred years had he seen anyone male or female more beautiful.
He was totally screwed.
Erick started laughing like an idiot.
Michel wanted to kill something, preferably his beta.
- There is a problem? I'm sorry if you felt cheated. I you ...
Diana's sweet face turned to his and Michel gave in to the need to kiss her good morning. With one hand plunged into the silky, golden-gold hair, Michel controlled the depth of the kiss with a masterful touch. Slowly, he pulled away from Diana, forcing his fingers to release the woman who had filled the empty spaces in his soul. “None, baby. It just means you're a little more than I bargained for. How can you cast a glamour? Does that mean you have some witch blood?
Diana nodded, sending a chill to Michel's lower stomach. Wizarding families notoriously hated other supernatural beings.
“Witch of the woods on my mother's side.
Everything clicked into place in Michel's mind. The scent of the rich forest, the golden skin glowing, the hair and eyes shining. He relaxed a little. Forest witches have always had good connections with shifters. Maybe it would work out after all.
So when he was about to ask who Diana's father was, Nick, the newest member of the pack strolled in, with wild dark hair and six feet of lean muscle mass and the attitude of a young wolf, strutted into the kitchen. just to stop at the door. His usual cocky expression changed to one of happiness.
"What's that amazing smell?"
Michel could pinpoint the moment, when the young wolf saw Diana.
Nick's entire body straightened as he looked Michel's mate up and down as if she were a deer that was about to be slaughtered by the herd.
- Who are you? Nick jumped across the table and buried his nose in Diana's neck, inhaling her scent.
Diana giggled.
Michel growled.
“Get the fuck off my mate's hands.
Nick pulled away and lost his confidence under his alpha's gaze.
- I am really sorry. She smells so good. His nostrils flared and he instinctively began to lean toward Diana.
Michel's hand flew out, grabbing the other by the neck.
"Don't make me repeat, little lion." Touch my mate again and I'll break your fucking neck.
“Oops. Calm down dear. - Diana's soft voice floated across Michel's skin, calming the fury that ruled him - He didn't mean anything, he's just a curious dog.
Diana's hands glided down her back in long smooth circles.
“Let him go darling. I need to eat my breakfast before I go and I'm starving.
Michel pushed Nick away, watching coldly as the younger wolf fell to the ground. Nothing stirred a wolf's instincts more than the need to protect his mate. Giving a warning as he passed Nick as he rubbed his neck, Michel slipped his fingers under Diana's hair and pulled the woman forward, wanting to claim her lips in another kiss. Unlike the Micheltes and passionate kisses the other night, this was purely an act of possession. He made sure to run his tongue across everyone's mouth.
Diana, growling a little as her mate's amazing taste exploded across her taste buds.
Diana broke through first, earning a grip from the alpha.
“You will not walk away from me. he growled.
To Michel's surprise, the tiny woman's eyes burned a bright gold.
“I'd like to be controlled inside the bedroom, but I'm in charge of my own life.
He held up a hand at the sound of protest bubbling in Michel's throat.
“I don't know about the mates thing. I just wanted a warm night to help wash away the memories of Drew.
“Trust me, we're mates. Michel couldn't let the challenge pass. Especially with Nick waiting there, ready to seduce his new love. It was against the rules to force someone to be your mate, but nothing stopped a heavily armed persuasion.
Michel slipped his arms around Diana letting the woman feel the warmth of his body. “Do you want me to be alone for the rest of my life?
Diana gasped.
"Do you only have one mate?"
Michael nodded. Running his face all over Diana's, he spread his scent all over the young woman's body, marking her to let the other shifters know this beautiful woman was his. “I don't want to lose you, baby. What do I need to say to convince you?
He heard Nick snort behind Diana.
Diana's hands came to stroke the head, tentative but affectionate. “I don't want you to be alone. I... I know what it's like to be alone and I don't wish it on anyone.
Sweet, sweet girl. Michel almost felt bad for his manipulation.
Almost.
He stood still letting his mate pet him.
“We'll figure it out. Diana said.
That's right.
Michel hid his satisfied expression at the back of Diana's neck, tucking it in carefully.
“I didn't mean to startle you.
“I was surprised. I…” He felt Diana swallow against his cheek. “I didn't expect to be someone's mate.
Diana's ringing phone startled her. With one last pat, she slipped out of his arms and pulled her phone from her pants pocket.
Ten wolves watched the movement with wild anticipation.
- Hey dear. she said to the receiver. A childhood friend since the age of six, Ellen was one of the few people she trusted to handle her things in the business world.
- Hello lady. came Ellen's cheery response. It was kind of a competition between them how kindly they treated each other and how formal it became afterwards.
“These men are here for their morning ground meeting on Sanders Street.
Diana cursed under her breath earning a roar from the big man beside her.
“Honey, hold them. Give me 20 minutes. I'll get dressed and leave quickly.
“Hmmm. It must have been a good night. Ellen purred into the phone. “You're not dressed yet and I know you're not in your room. Congratulations on getting it.
She could feel the heat in her face, but she kept her tone level. — Be nice or I'll call you affectionately in front of Roberto.
The sigh was loud in her ear. “You wouldn't dare.
Diana gave an evil laugh as she hit the off button.
A large hand reached out and gripped the back of her neck firmly.
"Is there something you want to tell me, mate?" Michel's deep voice growled low raising the fine hairs across Diana's body.
Diana touched Michel's arm, taking away his aggression with a gentle touch. “I have to get to work. I forgot a meeting.
Still holding the back of Diana's neck, Michel pulled the thin woman tightly against his body and devoured her lips in a powerful kiss.
“I'll see you tonight.
Michel released Diana, allowing her to break free as he nodded.
- What do you do? Nick asked.
Diana turned to look at where the young man was.
— I'm building a hotel downtown.
“You are Diana Bonet. - Shara said raising her voice with emotion. “I saw your picture in one of those glossy architecture magazines. You designed the hotel, didn't you?
Diana agreed.
- I'm an architect. It was my first big project.
Michel flashed a bright smile.
“Smart and handsome.
- I gotta go. I'm already late for a meeting. I am waiting to buy land for a boutique hotel I was planning.
Michel gave his face up for a kiss.
"See you later, mate."
Diana wasn't sure if the emphasis was on her or the shifters in the kitchen, she just smiled and left, as if the hounds of hell were on her heels.
For all she knew, they were.
Michel watched his lover walk out the door, satisfied that he would see her later.
"I thought you didn't like pretty girls." Nick said raising an eyebrow.
“Puppy, she's not pretty. Silver said with a smug smile. - She is beautiful.