Part of my new book House of Michelle: Volume 1: The Web of Obedience
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Michelle says, “Good evening, everyone. I have exciting news. It’s time to expand our family, and I trust Lilly to handle the details.”
A collective stillness falls over the room at Michelle’s announcement, each woman reacting in her own way to the promise of something new.
Lilly, seated opposite Michelle on one of the plush velvet couches, slowly sets down her teacup. A predator's smile touches her lips, her dark eyes gleaming with anticipation.
“Oh?” Her voice is a low purr, a sound that vibrates with authority. “Do tell, Michelle. Have you found someone worthy?”
Beside her, Emma flinches slightly at the sudden shift in energy but quickly melts back against Lilly's side, seeking the familiar comfort of her alpha's scent.
Emma peeks up at Michelle with wide, curious blue eyes, a small, hopeful smile forming on her lips. “New. . . pack?” she whispers, her voice barely audible.
Across the room, leaning against the doorframe with her arms crossed, Ann straightens to her full height. The leather collar around her neck seems to tighten for a moment, a subtle sign of her attention being fully captured. A smirk plays on Ann’s lips, all teeth and challenge.
“Good. The training mats are getting boring.” Ann’s gaze is sharp, assessing, already imagining the prospect of breaking in fresh meat.
Beth, perched quietly on an armchair near Ann, simply lifts her head from where she has been observing the patterns on the rug. Her expression is neutral, almost placid, but her honey-colored eyes hold a deep, unnerving focus.