Cursed by wolf bone, claimed by my hybrid alpha novel - Chapter 18

Before I could say anything else , Ophelia slipped her arm through mine , her grip p possessive as she looked at Kaela with undisguised malice . ] " We're here to apologize , sister dear , " she said , voice dripping with false sweetness . Though I have to say , I'm surprised you've already … consummated things with your hybrid . What's it like being with half a vampire ? Did he bite you during the process , or were those marks from fighting ?

Everyone knows wolves and vampires are natural enemies - the violence must be incredible . " ||| The temperature around Nikolai Grimweald dropped so fast I could see my breath . When he turned those black eyes on t Ophelia . I actually for her . Almost felt sorry The auction was starting , and I watched Kaela take her seat besale the hybrid , moving with a grace and confidence I'd never seen from her before . Without thinking .

I slid into the seat on her other side , drinking in every detail of her face . She was beautiful . She'd always been beautiful , but now there was something different - a self- assurance that made her absolutely radiant . || The auctioneer began presenting items , and I noticed how Kaela's eyes would linger on certain pieces - n vintage bracelet , a rare painting , an antique jewelry box . Every time she showed interest in something , Grimweald would raise his paddle without hesitation .

I couldn't let him win everything . Each time he bid , I called out a torch bid , declaring I'd pay any price necessary . I had to show Kaela that I could provide for her , that I could give her anything she wanted . ]] By the end of the auction . I'd spent more money than I'd ever spent on anything , but it was worth it to see the surprise in Kaela's eyes When the bidding ended .

I gathered all the items I'd won and presented them to her like offerings at an altar " These are all for you " I said , unable to keep the pride out of my voice : " Remember how I promised to buy you beautiful things for your trousseau ? I know it's late , but I wanted to make up for lost time . " Kaela glanced at the collection with complete indifference , and my heart sank " Sozen , " she said , my name coming out like a curse , " are you having memory problems or just delusional ?