Chapter 2

• Karin
• The following day is spent training, and by “training,” I mean that the maid my family has bribed teaches me how to seduce Alpha Killian.
• “You need to lay flat on your back in the bed like Patrick Seastar. By doing this, the Alpha Killian will assume that you are in a submissive position, showing him that you are willing to mate with him,” the maid instructs. “Do you understand?”
• I nod my head, and satisfaction fills her eyes.
• “Excellent. Now, to the next point. If Alpha Killian prefers you to be on top, you must know how to ride him.”
• The maid picks up a large pillow from our couch and throws it at me.
• “Place it between your legs and start riding it, pretending it’s Alpha Killian. I want to see how you move.”
• Staring at the pillow in my hands, I feel a new wave of nausea. Where the heck did my family find this maid? At the mental hospital?
• I find the maid’s orders to be…bizarre. But she must know her shit since my parents hired her. They wouldn’t settle for someone who wasn’t a pro, so here goes nothing…
• I sit on the floor, place the pillow between my legs, and start moving awkwardly.
• The maid looks at me, her mouth twitching. “No, no! It’s not a rodeo; you are not trying to buck him off. You need to be sensual! Pout with your lips and make sexy noises!”
• Feeling my cheeks burn with embarrassment, I attempt to do as she instructs and bounce on the pillow.
• But it isn’t enough.
• “Moan!” she commands suddenly. “Sound like you’re enjoying it; sound like you need him.”
• Jesus Christ. What am I even doing? This is absurd, yet I try my hardest to sound sexy. I let out a soft moan, which earns me a thumbs-up from the maid.
• “There you go! Now you’re ready for action!” she looks like a proud mother and even dries a tear before saying, “Now all we need to work on is your makeup.”
• The next thing I know, I’m dragged into the bathroom. Foundation and powder are slapped onto my face, paired with fake eyelashes that make it hard to keep my eyes open. But what don’t you do for the family you hate?
• And yes, I’m being sarcastic. I absolutely hate my fate, but since I’m not strong enough to get out of my situation, I just buckle up and keep my mouth shut until I’m shoved into the maid’s little red Fiat.
• The maid looks me over with pride in her eyes. “I’ve prepared you in the best way possible, Karin. Make sure you behave like Anna. Remember all the lessons I’ve given you, and never let Alpha Killian suspect anything.”
• “Yes, I understand,” I reply quietly, my heart pounding like a drum in my chest.
• Since I rarely go out and haven’t joined a single pack hunt due to not having a wolf, I’ve never met Alpha Killian. The rumors say he is a vile beast that has never lost a single duel, that he has murdered those who stood in his way of becoming Alpha, and that his eyes are as cold as the winter’s touch.
• And now I’m about to sleep with such an Alpha, something which frightens me to the point I can’t stop shaking.
• Will I even make it through the night?
• That thought gives birth to more fear, and when the maid stops the car behind Alpha Killian’s big mansion, I find myself wishing we were still on the highway. I don’t want to leave the safe car seat, but I quickly realize I don’t have a choice when my sister comes out of the backdoor.
• She rips open the door immediately, dragging me out with an exasperated sigh, “You’re finally here!”
• Before I know it, she is taking off her clothes: a white nightgown that she pushes into my arms.
• “That thing smells like me. Put it on and run upstairs. Alpha Killian is waiting for you in our bedroom. He thinks that I’m taking a bath right now.”
• With a push, she propels me towards the entrance of the grand mansion. I look back at her one last time, eyes pleading. But her face her face is cold. I can tell that she doesn’t feel one bit sorry for me, and my eyes travel to the maid, who is grinning at me.
• The Fiat’s window is open, and she leans out to say, “I have a good feeling about this. Alpha Killian will be easy to fool,” she winks at me and reaches out her hand, “My name is Emma Wilson, by the way.
• I take her hand, my own shaking like a leaf caught in a frosty breeze. “K-Karin,” I stutter, though she already knows my name.
• “Pleasure to meet you,” she says, and seconds later, the little red Fiat pulls away, leaving me stranded before the grand mansion that belongs to Alpha Killian.
• Gathering the shreds of my courage, I enter the mansion to find the nearest bathroom to change in.
• Which is easier said than done.
• The mansion is huge, and I wander for what feels like hours until I find a bathroom to change my clothes in. I slip into Anna’s dress, and then leave the bathroom while feeling like a total imposter.
• I’m praying like hell that Alpha Killian won’t realize I’m not actually my sister, and once I’m standing outside what I assume is the master bedroom, I feel like passing out.
• This is it, time to meet the Alpha!
• I push open the door, shrieking when someone fast and big moves with the speed of light. Suddenly, I’m pushed up against the back of the door and dwarfed by a massive man that makes my 5’3 feet of height seem pitiful. Not only does the man tower over me in height, but the frame of his body is enormous and his hands that are pressed to my chest are big enough almost to cover it.
• My lungs seize to function normally as I realize how easily this guy could crush me and end my miserable life. It takes every ounce of courage within my body to lift my chin and look up into his face.
• I’m immediately blown away.
• Is this Alpha Killian?
• Wow, while the rumors claimed he was a beast, he looks nothing like it.
• His sharp jawline, adorned with a five o’clock shadow, leads up to high cheekbones and piercing ice-blue eyes. His dark hair is tousled, giving him an edge of ruggedness that makes my heart pound even harder. I also love the shade of his skin. It looks like he spends a lot of time out in the sun, giving him a warm look, which is…odd.
• The pack described him as cold, but I think his eyes are the only thing that holds the cold promise of winter—the rest of him seems more like a warm summer’s day.
• As soon as our eyes meet, he freezes. He looks shocked and confused. I feel a pang of fear. Does he already suspect something? Did I do something wrong?
• “What took you so long?” he asks, his voice deep and gruff. It wasn’t angry nor impatient, just...curious.
• “I...” My voice is a measly whisper in comparison. I scramble for a reply. “I was...umm...freshening up.”
• He steps back then, releasing me from his towering presence. His gaze remains locked onto me, though, making me all the more nervous.
• “You were freshening up, but you’re already drenched in a cold sweat again.”
• He isn’t wrong and I gulp, “Y-yeah, guess I’m nervous.”
• The left side of his mouth quirks up as if amused, and then he strides forward, holding open the bathroom door. “Come here, Anna. Let’s rinse you off once more, together this time.”
• I take a step forward, but I can’t help but hesitate. I’ve never been alone with a man before or done anything remotely sexual. I haven’t even been kissed.
• Yet here I am, about to shower with a man whose shoulders are broader than the entrance to the bathroom, a man who is already pulling his shirt over his head, revealing a body chiseled in pure muscle and strength.
• Holy shit, my sister is one lucky lady to be marrying this guy.
• His eyes catch mine, and for a moment, I’m fearful that he’s caught onto my act. But then he gives me a warm smile and my worries dissipate.
• “I won’t bite,” he says, his tone laced with humor. “Unless you ask me to.”
• Do I want him to bite me? I mean, I wouldn’t mind being nibbled by this dreamy Alpha with the eight-pack. It would be—…no! I need to get a grip and not get carried away. Sex only. No kissing or feelings involved!
• I forcefully tear my gaze away from his bare torso, heat rushing to my cheeks as I scold myself internally.
• His laughter echoes around the room, adding to my embarrassment. “Just a joke, Anna,” he chuckles before disappearing into the bathroom.
• As the bathroom door clicks shut behind him, I stand frozen in motion.
• I should join him, right?
• Clumsily, I reach for the hem of my dress and pull it over my head. It lands on the floor, and I quickly add my underwear to the pile before reaching for the door handle.
• My trembling hand opens it, and I step into the steaming warmth of the room. Killian is already under the shower, his back to me as water courses down his toned body.
• And what a butt! I could serve a family dinner on that thing!
• I keep staring at it until Killian turns around and meets my eyes with a soft smile. The sight of him bare is breathtakingly nerve-wracking and beautiful all at once. My cheeks are aflame again as I move forward to join him.
• He doesn’t touch me when I’m under the spray with him; he just looks at me, absorbs me, and gently grips my chin before forcing me to meet his eyes.
• “You’re gorgeous,” he says before he kisses my lips.
• It shocks me to the core, but I can’t complain. Alpha Killian’s lips are too perfect—too warm and gentle to resist. Him tasting me makes my heart pound harder against my ribcage until I can barely breathe. I’m in absolute heaven and moan as he leans into me, the water running down our bodies as his tongue is thrust deeper inside my mouth.
• For a hot minute, I don’t think the kiss can get any better, but then his hand moves from my chin to wrap around my waist, pulling me closer until there is no space left between us. I can feel every hard line of his body pressed against mine, including his erection.
• I moan into his mouth, and Alpha Killian breaks the kiss but doesn’t pull back. His forehead rests against mine, his breath fanning against my face as his hands reach up to cup my cheeks underneath the hot water.
• “I don’t know what’s with me tonight, but you smell so damn good that I can’t resist you,” he murmurs with a faint smirk curling his lips, “What did you do when you left the room? Take a bath in drugs?”
• His question is teasing, but there’s a note of genuine curiosity underlying it.
• “I... didn’t do anything,” I stammer, my body shivering despite the hot water. “I just... I just—…”
• I’m too nervous to find words, which is so embarrassing. I half-expect Alpha Killian to laugh, but he shocks me by giving me the sexiest smile ever.
• “You weren’t blushing earlier when we met, but you are now. It’s adorable,” he teases. It makes me want to do dirty things to you—things that will make you blush even harder and cling to me for dear life.”