"Emily," he said with a low, smooth voice. "You've grown up a lot since the last time I saw you." 




My heart practically jumped into my throat. What was that supposed to mean? I couldn't tell if it was a compliment or something...else. That strange, heated thrill kept running through me. 



"I...guess so," College changes you." 




"Does it?" He asked, tilting his head slightly. There was a hint of mischief in his smile, and my heart raced at the thought of what he might be thinking. 



"Yeah, you know," I tried sounding causal. "More responsibilities, more-" 



"More maturity?" There was teasing lilt in his voice as he interrupted. The way he said it made my heart flutter. 



I laughed, a little nervous. "Yeah, something like that." I mumbled, not really sure how to respond.

Mated To My Bestfriend's Father


CHASE
I kept my expression blank as I stood with Alpha Marcus’s warriors, going through the final details of our rotational surveillance. Alpha Marcus, a no-nonsense leader with a sharp sense for details and also known for his intense security protocols, we spent hours finalizing the setup.
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