Alpha's Private Plaything (Elsa and Drake Stone) novel Chapter 291

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Alpha’s Private Plaything

Chapter 291

Drake

enter

“Without saying goodbye to our hostess?” I raised an eyebrow, reaching into my jacket pocket, enjoying how her eyes tracked my every movement. “That would be incredibly rude, especially since you’re representing Moonlight Real Estate now.”

I pulled out a small wolf plush toy, gray with amber eyes that matched mine in wolf form. “This is for the Garcia twins. Their moon ceremony gifts.”

Confusion crossed her features as I pressed the toy into her hands. Our fingers brushed, and I saw her suppress a shiver. The contact sent electricity up my arm, and I had to fight the urge to grab her wrist and pull her against me.

“Why are you giving this to me?” she asked, suspicion evident in her tone.

“Because,” I said, stepping closer until I could smell the jasmine of her perfume mingling with Allen’s scent on her skin-a combination that made my nostrils flare with disgust, “you’re coming upstairs to congratulate the Garcia family on their twins’ moon ceremony.”

“I don’t think-”

“It wasn’t a fucking request, Elsa.” I leaned in, my lips brushing against her ear as I “You you can play games with Allen, but remember who you belonged to first. Who marked you first.” an run to Moonlight,

I pulled back just enough to see her eyes flash with anger and something else-something she tried

Desire. It was still there, no matter how much she denied it.

hide.

“Ms. Garcia specifically asked why you hadn’t come up to see the babies,” I continued, my voice louder

of anyone who might be passing by, my hand settling possessively at her waist. “It would be disrespectful

paying your respects. Pack politics, you understand.”

the

benefit

without

Her jaw clenched, but she knew as well as I did that ignoring such a request would be a grave matter which pack she claimed allegiance to now, certain traditions transcended those boundaries.

insult in

our world. No

“Fine,” she said tightly. “I’ll go up, give my congratulations, and then I’m leaving.”

“Of course,” I agreed, my hand moving to the small of her back as I guided her toward the staircase, feeling her warmth through the thin fabric of her dress. “Whatever you say.”

I felt her stiffen at my touch but she didn’t pull away-couldn’t, not without causing a scene. As we ascended the stairs together, I leaned close again, inhaling deeply, letting my chest brush against her shoulder.

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“You smell like him,” I growled, low enough that only she could hear, my fingers digging slightly into her back. “We’ll have to fix that.”

Elsa

The nursery was quieter than I expected, painted in soft shades of blue and gray. My heart hammered against my ribs as I stepped inside, feeling completely out of place. A middle-aged woman with kind eyes stood beside two identical cribs, a gentle smile spreading across her face as Drake and I entered. My fingers tightened nervously around the small wolf plush toy, my knuckles turning white from the pressure.

la asked me to bring this for the twins,” I said, voice barely above a whisper as I extended the gift toward the

hand trembled slightly, betraying my anxiety. “Their moon ceremony present.”

thoughtful,” the woman replied, accepting the toy. “The little ones will love it.”

I hesitated before approaching the cribs, biting my lower lip nervously. I made sure to wash my hands thoroughly with the sanitizer placed on a nearby table, rubbing my palms together almost obsessively.

The nanny nodded approvingly as I carefully approached the sleeping infants on tiptoes, as if afraid my very presence might disturb them. They were beautiful-perfect little bundles with dark hair and rosy cheeks. I gently brushed a finger against one baby’s cheek, marveling at the softness, my breath catching in my throat.

Suddenly, the infant’s face scrunched up, and a piercing wail split the air. The second baby quickly joined in, creating a

chorus of distress that felt like a personal accusation.

“Shit! I’m so sorry,” I gasped, nearly tripping over my own feet as I stepped back hastily. My chest tightened with panic. “I

didn’t mean to-I shouldn’t have touched-fuck, I’m really sorry.”

Before I could finish my stammered apology, Drake’s arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me firmly against his side. The gesture wasn’t comforting; it was possessive, controlling. I could feel his fingers digging into my hip, marking me.

“It’s quite alright, dear,” the nanny said, already moving to soothe the crying babies. “They simply need their diapers

changed. It had nothing to do with you.”

“See?” Drake’s voice was low in my ear, his breath warm against my skin, sending an unwelcome shiver down my spine. “Stop apologizing for things that aren’t your fault.”

I tried

hi

cles tensing as I pushed against his grip, but his fingers only tightened, pinning me to

ent of others,” he continued, his tone hardening. “Acting so submissive only makes

you.

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