Stolen at Alpenglow: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling (The Incandescent Kingdoms Book 3) by Leialoha Humpherys

Author:Leialoha Humpherys [Humpherys, Leialoha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781959157120
Publisher: Hokulani Press
Published: 2023-08-10T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Mallory

After a night like that, I couldn’t sleep. No matter how much I tossed and turned, my heart kept pattering just thinking about him. Wolf.

I knew I shouldn’t like him, and I attempted to come up with all the reasons I shouldn’t like him… but I felt like I was uncovering treasure. On the outside he seemed so grumpy, broody, and serious, but inside… he was curious, sweet, and thoughtful.

Every interaction between us continued to play in my mind, as if I were there in the moment again, looking into his golden eyes, stealing glances at him, and feeling giddy at any of his touches.

And he almost smiled. Almost! I could see it coming on his face when we fought the thugs together, but then it disappeared so quickly. How could I get him to really smile?

I glanced at the window, noticing the metal rack outside of it. There was no way the large bear could fit through those. Wolf had taken precautions to keep me safe.

Sure, I was his prisoner but at the same time, he treated me better than any prisoner I’d ever heard of.

And we’re getting married tomorrow. The officiator would come, seal the deal, and then Wolf’s curse would break. I would be promoted to the rank of a captain, and I’d figure out what to do about my aunt.

I should’ve been excited about the promotion. I could leave as soon as tomorrow!

But the excitement never came. Instead, longing filled my chest. Wolf and I would promptly sign divorce papers, then part ways, never to see one another again.

It made my heart ache.

But it shouldn’t. This was the plan all along, and I took a slow, deep breath. Stick to the plan, Mal. But even if I stuck to the plan, could I enjoy the last few moments with Wolf before the marriage officiator came?

I nodded to myself, finally feeling the excitement and giddiness return. Sure. Just a few more moments…

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