In The Crosshairs Of An Alpha

**Katherine: **

I took a deep breath and held Andrea's hand. She was worried, but so was I, more than I expected. Andrea's face was tense as we heard Jared's howl, a howl that had commanded us for years. From the sound of it, we knew he had emerged victorious, so we could finally relax. I smiled as Jared arrived. He hugged his sister tenderly and spun her around. They had become closer since their parents died. Jared had started taking care of his sister and our pack when he was very young. When we lost our Alpha, his father, he had to receive his inheritance, and he did well. He became a very attractive man, but sometimes a little arrogant and authoritative. He had to be, or everyone would think he was weak. He ruled his country with a firm hand, but he had earned the respect of his people by being fair and decisive.

All the men were gathered around the fire. They enjoyed the party but were always trying to seduce the females with their charms and sensual growls. Jared received hugs and enthusiastic handshakes. All the females congratulated him, melting before his masculine presence and attractive demeanor. They all looked at Jared with pride and respect. Suddenly, my eyes met him and my body shivered in the same second.

I shook my head and looked at the campfire. Though he didn't even notice my existence, I began to feel feverish whenever his eyes met mine. My heart always beat faster and my body was hotter when he was around. He was my Alpha, my best friend's brother, this relationship would never work. I only wanted to give myself to one man, my soul mate. At that moment a question came to my mind. Could he be the one? Feelings surfaced in my heart and body. Could this be a sign?

But the answers to these questions immediately appeared before my eyes. He was whispering in the ear of one of the women, smiling and looking at her body with lust. It seemed that he was a man ready to seduce anything with breasts. The idea that he might be the one for me immediately turned to dust in the wind. If he were, he would have strong feelings for me too. A mate only has eyes for his soul mate, and Jared's eyes weren't for me. I should start to put aside this strange feeling, or else I would hurt my heart and soul in the future.

**Jared**

I was seduced by a woman who wanted to know more about my body. I was very interested as always, but something distracted me. A subtle and delightful scent wafted to my nose and made my mind focus a little on its origin. Andrea's inseparable friend was on the other side of the fire, and her scent was going through all the people just to get to him. She watched me attentively from a distance, and the feeling that took over my body and mind was strange and unbelievable.

She had grown into a beautiful woman, perhaps too beautiful for the mind of any male. The thought of another male touching her made me jealous and possessive, another thing I could not explain. A wolf always knew when his mate was near, without a doubt, so... why didn't I feel that certain, with her?

That night we would all be in his primary nature and the freedom and adrenaline of the moment could allow me to seduce her. I could taste her soft skin and be inside her perfect body all night long. Show her the pleasure I could give her and let her know how much her scent turned me on. But what about the next morning? I bet my sister Andrea would cut off my genitals if I used Katerine for a night of pleasure. But I knew someone else was watching from the shadows, interested in what I had to offer that night.