The Sickened Luna's Last Chance novel Chapter 85

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Chapter 85

“Get out of here,” Alexander growled. “Now.”

Molly didn’t need to be told twice. She shot me one last apologetic look before turning and running out of the alley, disappearing into the night.

As soon as she was gone, Alexander rounded on me. “What the hell, Ella? Is this what you now? Sneak off to bars to make out with strange women?”

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The shock of Molly’s confession and kiss was quickly replaced by anger at Alexander’s tone. Who was he to judge me? To accuse me of anything?

“It wasn’t like that,” I snapped, crossing my arms over my chest. “And even if it was, it’s none of your business what I do in my spare time.”

“None of my business?” Alexander’s eyebrows shot up. “You’re my mate. My Luna. Of course it’s my business when you’re out getting drunk and letting random women kiss you in alleys!”

“I can handle myself, Alexander! And it’s not like you ever want to spend time with me. You’re always working or locked in your office or hanging out with Gabriel. When was the last time you invited me to do anything fun??

“So that’s what this is about? You’re acting out because I don’t take you on dates?” Alexander laughed bitterly. “I’m an Alpha, Ella. I have responsibilities. I don’t have time for bars and karaoke and-”

“But I’m supposed to just sit at home and wait for you? Be the perfect, obedient Luna while you go off and do whatever you want? Fuck that! The alcohol had loosened my tongue, making me bolder than ever before. “I’m twenty two years old, Alexander. Do you know how many experiences I’ve missed because I was always trying to be what other people wanted? Always living up to everyone’s expectations?”

“So you’re just being reckless to piss me off? Is that it?” Alexander stepped closer, looming over me. “Going out every night, drinking with strangers, kissing women in alleys-you’re doing all this just to get under my skin?”

“Not everything is about you! I’m doing this for me. Because I’ve never gotten to live my life the way I wanted to. I’ve never been to a bar before tonight. Never sang karaoke. Never had a favorite drink. I’ve never even had sex!”

My eyes widened the moment those words slipped out. Alexander stared at me for a long moment, and his gaze was so intense I could feel my pulse jumping in the vein on the side of

my neck.

Finally, he leaned in and whispered, “I know you bought a whole box of lingerie. Are you wearing it tonight? Trying to find someone to lose your virginity to?”

The lingerie. Fuck. I’d forgotten about that. The familiar heat of embarrassment flooded into

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my face, but with it came another feeling. One that was stronger and far more bitter: rage.

“You want to know if I’m wearing it?” I snapped, grabbing the hem of my red top. “Fine. See for yourself.”

Before I could think better of it, I yanked my topp, exposing my torso to the cool night air. I was indeed wearing the lingerie Margaret had sent-a simple black lace bra that barely contained my breasts. If I had pulled down my skirt, Alexander would have seen the matching panties.

But I wasn’t wearing it for him or Molly or anyone else. I was wearing it for me.

So why did it feel so good to see his face turn pale at the sight? To see the hunger in his eyes?

For a moment, neither of us moved. Neither of us spoke. The air between us seemed to turn thick with something hot and electric.

“Satisfied?” I hissed.

Alexander’s eyes lifted to meet mine. His eyes were glowing again, but something else had taken over the rage. Slowly, he stepped closer, pressing his hands into the wall on either side of me-caging me in just like Molly had, although instead of cigarettes and strawberries, he smelled like bourbon and woodfire smoke. A combination that never failed to make my chest thump, even now.

“No,” he murmured, his gaze dropping to my lips. “Not even close.”

His words made the apex of my thighs tighten with expectation. Before I could change my mind, I tilted my face up to meet his, and Alexander’s lips slanted over mine.

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