My Alphas' Dark Desires novel Chapter 389

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~Valerie's POV~

"Ah," he murmured in a low, dangerous voice. "I was wondering when the wolf would come."

I didn't respond. My eyes darted around as I stepped inside, my heartbeat drumming against my ribs.

The room smelled of whiskey and smoke. Clearly, he'd taken a whiff before my arrival, like someone bored with waiting.

I was guessing Storm had gotten to him and perhaps revealed the intentions clearly.

The air seemed to thicken as my aura stirred, silently announcing my presence.

Dominic's smirk deepened. "You're bolder than I expected. They must be desperate to send a pup."

I drew the dagger, the moonlight catching its blade as my fingers tightened around it. "This ends tonight."

He tilted his head, studying me as though amused. "You think you can kill me, little wolf?"

"I don't think," I whispered, raising the blade. "I know."

And then I moved.

The dagger cut through the air, whistling toward his throat.

Dominic sidestepped, fast, faster than any werewolf should be. The blade missed his throat by an inch, slicing through the edge of his collar. He grabbed my wrist mid-strike with an iron-like grip.

"Strong," he said through a grin, "but sloppy."

"Too bad these skills would kill you," I spat.

"You have fire in you," he said. "I like that."

I twisted, driving my knee up into his ribs. He grunted, his hold loosening just enough for me to tear free.

I swung again, aiming for his chest. This time, the dagger grazed him. A thin line of red opened across his shirt.

"Interesting," he hissed, "What are you?"

"Your executioner," I spat, and he looked down at the injury, then back up, eyes darkening to an unnatural crimson.

My breath caught. "What the…"

His smirk widened. "You didn't think wolves were the only monsters in town, did you?"

I barely got the thought out of my head as to what else he was aside from being a werewolf when he lunged.

Faster than before, too fast. He blurred, vanishing and reappearing behind me. His hand clamped down on my shoulder, and before I could react, he threw me across the room.

My back slammed against a bookshelf, and the wood splintered beneath me.

Pain radiated up my spine. I rolled, just as his foot came down where my head had been. The floor cracked under the impact.

My body moved on instinct, scrambling up, chest heaving. "You're not just a wolf."

"You might think of me as half, but I'm a full blooded wolf with mixed blood lineage," he revealed, stalking toward me, eyes glinting red. "My grandfather was a vampire, and my mother was a wolf. It's quite the advantage, don't you think?"

He lunged. I barely dodged, ducking low, sweeping my leg beneath his. He stumbled but recovered instantly, faster than I could blink. His fist caught my jaw so hard stars exploded in my vision.

I tasted blood within seconds. I knew once what trouble spelt like. I needed to match his speed and take him down, lest my dead body would be what was collected instead, and my identity exposed.

A low growl rumbled from my chest. Astra.

Astra's voice flared through my mind like a heartbeat. "You're holding back, Valerie. This is the real world. It is kill or be killed."

My knee drove into his ribs, hard, forcing him to release my jaw. As soon as he did, I

I staggered, breathing hard. "I can't, Astra. I…"

"Then I will."

Astra stirred in my mind, pushing forward to take control. As much as I wanted her not to, I knew I had to give in.

Something inside me snapped. Not painfully, but powerfully. My muscles tightened, my senses sharpened. Every sound, every movement around me came into clarity.

Pain shot up my spine when he threw a punch at my ribs before I could dodge the blow, sending my body staggering back.

"Know this. We are not equals."

I pushed to my feet, gathering my strength. "You talk too much."

"So do all killers," he replied, stepping to the side. "But you're not ready to be one."

"You're just a dead man walking."

Dominic laughed. "You've got bite. But tell me, wolf… who sent you?"

I said nothing. I rushed forward again, faster than before. My wolf's strength surged through me, bones and muscles igniting with energy.

I could feel the vibration of his steps before he even struck.

When Dominic lunged again, I was ready.

I ducked under his swing, caught his wrist, and drove my elbow into his chest. He grunted, stumbling back, and I followed through, slashing the dagger across his arm.

Blood splattered the floor. He hissed, his fangs flashing as his eyes turned yellow. "You're fast."

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