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The move made me lightly shift against his groin, and if it wasn't for his hands gripping my hips to make me stop, I would have gone on and on until he groaned through his release. He broke the kiss on purpose, his forehead pressing against mine, and the action eased the competitive energy that coursed through me moments ago.
"That," he whispered, completely breathless. "That energy that makes you want to fight me. That pulsing force that wishes for control. It's less when you’re a female, but fuck. When you're William, I can was barely think straight when you act upon it. I can feel your power, Willow. Sense what you're capable of."
I pulled back slightly to look into his expression, and for a moment, he let me see the hurt and fear in his eyes.
"You're afraid I'll take over," I whispered in shock.
"I'm afraid you'll take over, lose yourself to that very power, and leave me to watch this empire I've worked for years upon crumble." He didn't hold back in his honesty, and I appreciated it. I needed to hear the truth, and by him being honest, I could figure out where I stood in all of this.
"You realize the whole me being Alpha when I become a wolf was a joke, right?"
"I'm aware, Sweet Willow,” his voice was the softest I’d ever heard it, and this time when he kissed me, it was tender, compassionate, and loving.
I wanted to quicken the pace, but I fought against it. Instead, I allowed myself to get lost in those emotions. Get lost in the way his hands loosened their hold while one hand moved to grip the back of my head
He tilted my head back just slightly, enough to dive right into my mouth. My moan vibrated against his mouth’s walls, while my fingers couldn't fight the urge to feel his silky strands. This kiss was just as different as Neo's and Onyx's. It held a level of control that didn't entice me or make me feel as though I wasn't getting enough passion.
A balanced connection of power.
When he released me, I was left staring up into his eyes that were flickering between pink and gold - the presence of his wolf going in and out with the dancing colors of his gorgeous spheres.
"When you let go, do you see the difference in the power?" he offered.
"Yes," I replied. "It's combined...yet tamed. Different from when it's like I need to compete against you."
He slowly nodded but remained close.
"I need you to understand that though we started off as enemies, that status no longer stands. Tonight, we'll be going for a run. An official pack run where you will be sworn in again."
"Why again?" I questioned.
He allowed himself to smile slightly, while his eyes flooded with pride.
"I've never had an official Beta in the pack," he revealed. "I think it's time for one."
My eyes widened as my jaw went slack.
"But...but...what about Neo? Isn't he the Beta?"
Dimitris shook his head. "Neo doesn't like anything that deals with leadership unless it's in his realm of expertise. Saint is too chill to be a Beta, and Jayce likes being in the background unless we're interrogating our prey. A Beta is someone who will take the Alpha spot in case I'm away and shit goes down. It has to be someone the others will listen to, and with Onyx on the team, and the possibility of your bodyguard-"
"Viktor," I corrected.
"Whatever," he huffed, which made me smile. "It just makes logical sense. You're not a submissive wolf, and I know for a fact you have the potential to be stronger than all of us."
"But I probably need loads of training," I suggested.
He bobbed his head. "If you were in your pack officially as a wolf, you would have been trained properly to one day rise to the Alpha position. Seeing as you weren't, it's our turn to give you a crash course."
"I can be a girl as your Beta, right?" I inquired. "Or do I have to remain as William in those circumstances?"
"You can be whatever gender you're comfortable with in any moment, Willow," he declared. "I already understand your day and night circumstance, and it'll probably take a while for you to adjust to switching whenever you like. That's not a problem, nor will it ever be one."
'There has to be some sort of consequence with accepting this," I muttered. "You're being too nice."
His eyes rolled, but he only relaxed back to look at me.
"Don't get used to it," he grumbled. "Just tonight while the Pink Moon energy is still up and about." I could see right through him, and though his acceptance actually gave me a sense of validation, I didn't fight the urge to hug him.
