RUBY

My high heels made it difficult for me to stand, and I nearly collapsed in his embrace. His heavy breathing sounded teasing, teasing my ears, making my face flush. His arms were wrapped tightly around my waist, and he could have broken me if he wanted to.

“Alpha Luther?” I muttered.

“How dare you lie to me!” His voice was deep, his baritone intimidating. Tight, warm, passionate.

“I was wrong to lie to you, but something like this won’t happen again,” I walked to the door, ...