I managed to climb out of bed and get up by the next morning, though the shaking of my knees and the aching of my ass didn’t help at all.

Sunlight greeted me, and it drowned out the endless intrusive thoughts in my mind. It waltzed through the silver-and-violet curtains, bathing the room as if it were a spring garden.

I felt beautiful and new in the morning light. Perhaps because of the Alpha King’s mark. Perhaps it's because of the wild passion we’re both entangled in last night.

I ran to the window and nearly ripped the curtains from the curtain rod as I opened the windows to the...