Protected by Artemis by Adiyln Andrews & Alicia Montgomery

Author:Adiyln Andrews & Alicia Montgomery [Andrews, Adiyln & Montgomery, Alicia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-10-16T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Cade

Cade sat in his office, the familiar scent of pine and earth from the Alaskan wilderness drifting in through the open window. His usual routine had been disrupted ever since he’d returned from the conference. He was supposed to wake up early, take a walk around the territory, and check his emails before diving into meetings with his pack. But today, only one thing had been accomplished—getting to his office.

Because Artemis was with him.

The goddess had decided they needed to take a break, and somehow that break turned into her curling up on the couch in his office, pulling him down beside her. Now, instead of checking his emails and making decisions about the pack’s day-to-day matters, he found himself lying back with Artemis tucked against him, her head resting on his chest.

He looked down at her, her golden hair fanning out over his shirt as she absentmindedly traced shapes along his arm. She felt so small and delicate in his arms, yet he knew the strength she carried. It was hard to deny her anything, and when she’d mentioned needing a little break, he hadn’t fought it.

“You’re supposed to be working, moro mou,” she teased lightly, her voice muffled against his chest, though she didn’t move away.

“Yeah, well,” he sighed, wrapping his arms around her, “I think the pack will survive a few more minutes without me.”

She looked up at him with a playful smile. “A few more minutes?”

“Maybe more,” he leaned down to kiss the top of her head.

“You’re terrible at sticking to a routine,” she said, her fingers still tracing patterns on his arm.

“Only when a goddess is around.”

She chuckled softly, and the sound made his chest tighten. There was something so comforting about this moment, so easy and natural. For a while, they just sat there, the world outside the office door seemingly far away.

They had returned to Anchorage the day before, and now, in the quiet moments before meeting with Xavier, he savored the closeness they shared. The cuddling they were doing.

He nuzzled her temple, breathing in her scent, a mix of wildflowers and something uniquely her. She turned, her lips finding his in a gentle kiss that made his heart race.

The goddess had gotten under his skin, unexpectedly making him feel whole. As he held her in his lap, he marveled at how quickly she had fit into his life. It was as if she had always been there, weaving herself into his every thought, grounding him in a way he had never experienced before.

He had always been the Alpha, the one who carried the weight of the pack on his shoulders. His life had been a constant battle to maintain control, to ensure the safety and well-being of those he cared about. But with her, it was different. She saw through the façade and understood the man beneath the title. She didn’t expect him to be perfect; she just wanted him to be himself.

He tightened his hold on her. It was more than just physical attraction, though that was undeniably strong.

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