Eric's lips brush mine, a slow, light action that already has me hooked. A comforting warmth engulfs my body, spreading from limb to limb like wildfire. His sweet lips move delicately with my own, the caress of his lips softer than I could have imagined. It is over too soon as he drifts away. "Now was that so difficult?" Eric murmurs as I try to register what just happened.

While trying to see the best in everyone, Isabella finds herself battling against her own mind. After an attack on her pack, she has to choose between her newly discovered Alpha mate and her beloved, younger sister. Her heart is in the palm of his hand--though she struggles to admit it--but that doesn't mean he won't crush it. It is a game of trust, and she cannot afford to lose.

Big Bad Alphas

<p>Die in place of someone you love? That is the correct option, right? I have heard it enough to know that it should be. Eric knows that is what I am thinking of, as he is shouting at me, /"no one has to die. Listen, Isabella! No one has to die! Let's talk about this—let's talk./"</p>

<p>Maybe I am hoping for a diversion, for someone to come in last minute and save the day. Quickly, Heath will come in, attack the Alpha, distracting his men, giving Eric enough time to attack his restraints. Or Caroline and Lucas will come thrashing through the trees, planning the same. Or maybe all three of them will team up, either way, it would happen just before my decision. I will not have to choose myself then, like I am about to do. Before the word, myself, leaves my lips, it will all happen. Maybe if I wait long enough.</p>

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