The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 323

Chapter 323

12 – Elara

“This was a terrible idea. I really should leave.” I struggle weakly, trying to slip out from the cage formed by his arms and the door that traps me inside.

“Where exactly do you think you’re going to go? Is there someone else you’d rather be with?” His voice is calm but edged with frustration. He doesn’t close the gap between us any further, but the heat of his irritation is unmistakable—always simmering beneath the surface, now turned up a notch.

“No, I… uh… it’s just not a good idea right now. I’ll figure something out.” I turn once more, attempting to escape his gentle hold. As I blink, I realize he hasn’t actually touched me beyond pulling me into his room. Instead, he’s gazing intently into my eyes, searching for something I can’t quite place. Those deep chocolate brown eyes hold such intensity—like they’re trying to unravel a secret hidden within me. He inhales deeply, and as he exhales, the warm breath brushes my face, stirring a few strands of my unruly hair against my cheeks. He must see something in my expression.

“It’s okay, Elara.” He steps back from me, releasing his hold. “You can stay. Just give me a minute to finish up.” With that, he turns and walks away. The view of his back as he moves is just as captivating as the one from the front. I can’t deny it anymore—it’s been far too long since I’ve been close to a man. The way his muscles flex beneath his skin as he walks sends an unexpected thrill through me.

“Everything your mate does should make you feel that way.”

“Not helping right now.”

“I’m just pointing out what you seem to be missing… like, the obvious, full-on hotness of your mate. Seriously, look at him!”

“I am looking, you idiot.”

“Are your eyes even open? When was the last time you saw a body like that—and one that’s actually available? His muscles have muscles!”

“You’re such a hornball, you know that?”

“No more than you, girly.”

“He can’t stand me. That’s clear as day.”

“He hasn’t forced himself into your personal space yet. That’s a big difference. We can’t say that about any of the limp dicks who’ve shown up recently. He’s keeping his distance, just like you are. You both have some serious issues to work through, by the way.”

“You can take the bed.” Ben’s voice cuts through my ridiculous argument with my wolf.

“Uh, no thanks. The floor is fine. I don’t want to—”

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