“Rise,” I mimic him.
That sounded strange.Not authoritative or alpha-like likeEthan.
Don’t worry.You’ll get the hang of it.
Yeah, I’ll just practice on you.
Oh, minx… I hope you’re prepared for the night ahead.
No, Sir Alpha.I hopeyou’reprepared.
His eyes flash yellow, and he smirks just as I hear thesounds of wolves changing behind us.Clara rushes forward, handing Ethan theprophecy book.
“Read it.It will tell you all you need to know.”
“I’ll just run to the truck and put this away.I’ll be rightback.”
“Okay.”
The twitches begin to intensify, but this time feelsdifferent somehow.Am I getting used to it or is it because I’m an alpha now?By the time Ethan gets back, his shirt is ripped, and his eyes have changed.Hestops mid-run and arches backward with a growl.If I’d blinked, I would havemissed his change.And what a change it was!He looks nothing like himself.He’s bigger and more ferocious-looking than before.This isnotSheriff.I hear gasps and shrieks from the ones who haven’t changed yet.
“Oh, my God, Ethan!You look like something out of a sci-fimovie.”
Before I can say anything else, a force pulls me backward.Asmall tingle runs through my body and before I know it, I’m on all fours.Ididn’t even feel the change.
I see what you mean.You look different, too.
What’s going on?
You heard the prophecy.I can’t wait to discover our newpowers.
I get powers, too?
Of course.Come.
He leads me back to the altar, and we stand before our pack,side by side.I try to emulate his posture.They all lower themselves to theground in submission.Ethan howls and they scatter in different directions.Heturns to me with a gleam in his eye.
Now, Madame Alpha, you were saying something about beingprepared?
***Ethan***
I wake up with my arms and legs wrapped around her nakedbody.As much as I want her right now, I should get her out of the cold.Themoment I move, she wakes up, turning in my arms.She kisses my chest and letsout a long moan.
Good morning, husband.
Good morning, wife.
It sure is.
We’re naked in the woods.We should go.
Okay… but only if you promise me morning sex when we gethome.
Morning, mid-morning, afternoon, evening, and night.We’re on our honeymoon, remember?
I love the sound of that.When do we leave for Fiji?
In a couple of days.
