Before the wolf could grab me, I jumped. My feet hit the ground as Joel roared behind me. He had been right the day before, I was a tease. I knew a mock chase would make the wolf insane right now. It was impossible to resist.

I bolted toward the bedroom doors and turned to watch Joel. At this point I was absolutely positive he would break them down to get to me. His ire was up and he looked seriously irritated.

'The Alpha needs a reward right now, mate,' Joel sent into my mind as he stood beside the bed watching me.

I slowly moved a foot toward the...