Page 15 of A Luna's Revenge (Stone Mountain Shifters)

Tracy

Alpha Conference

Three months prior

Watching these dominant males step out of their big, expensive cars makes me drool. I don't know what it is about all that power emanating from an Alpha that does me this way. I feel like a kid in a candy store. Which flavor shall I sample today? And I sure do sample any time I get the chance. I throw my head back and laugh as my sister Veronica approaches.

"I can read your mind, you know," Veronica says. "You better behave yourself. You are on shaky ground with the Alpha. I don't think you will get away with your conniving this time."

"Whatever could you mean?" I smirk at her innocently. "If my plan works, Alpha won't have power over me any longer. I'll be gone. One of those luscious specimens is my ticket out of here."

Giggling, I watch another expensive car pull away after depositing a delicious Alpha on the doorstep of the pack house.

"I know you've got a plan up your sleeve." Veronica sighs. "Have you picked a sucker?"

"Yep," I reply, popping the P. "The one who is stupid enough to leave his drink open long enough for me to add this potion." I wave the little bottle in my hand in her face, laughing. "I am getting out of here, and one of those pushovers is going to take me," I reply, gesturing toward the pack house.

"Tracy, you can't do someone else like that. You almost got caught last time you tried interfering with a mate bond." Veronica sagged. "If anyone had positive proof, you would have been exiled. Everyone knows it was you!"

"Don't worry, Ronnie. I have grandmother's grimoire. She was a powerful witch. I know I only have a little power and even less experience, but I am only trying to secure my future." I grin. "With my potions and this wolf pup in my womb, I can't fail this time. No one will be the wiser."

Veronica rolls her eyes. "I wouldn't be too sure. Alpha still has you on probation. What will you do about the father of that pup you carry?"

"The Alpha will be happy to be rid of me; the father wants nothing to do with me or the pup," I snap. "Look, if it makes you feel any better, I will study my targets and narrow it down. I'll try to find an unmated Alpha."

"What if there isn't one?"

I shrug my shoulders. "Then an unlucky one will do."

Thankfully, my job within the pack as an administrative assistant allows me to view each Alpha's registration package and be up close and personal. I run errands, secure items, arrange meals, snacks, and refreshments, andassist with room preparation, entertainment, and anything the guests need; I am on the team to provide.

...walk into my parlor, said the spider to the fly.

To disguise my pregnancy, I prepared a simple potion from a harmless mix of herbs to drink every morning. No one must know of my pregnancy until I’ve baited my trap and snared my prey.

We have 25 Alphas attending from various packs from all the territories. I can barely contain my delight. I’ve narrowed it down to four Alphas. Of course, they are all under 35. But one in particular has caught my eye; sadly, he is mated. I won’t let that stop me because he’s the one I want.

So, why did I ultimately choose him? He had a sweetness about him. He was the youngest, of course, at 23, tatted and sexy.

At first, it’s a challenge. He wouldn't even pay me any attention. None at all. Every other Alpha at least acknowledged my beauty, and a few even showed interest ormild flirtation. I, however, reveled in the challenge that was the seduction of Alpha Jenson Black.

By carefully listening in on conversations, I learned that he and his Luna have been unable to conceive. It was that tidbit of information that allowed me to see his vulnerability. Now, to capitalize upon it.

Turning my attention to Alpha Jenson, I pulled back on the charm and pushed for a warm friendship. I included a few drops of that special potion laced with wolfsbane in every drink he drankandevery plate of food I served him. Which, over the week's conference, would put his intuitive wolf to sleep. When returning to his pack, I realized the wolf could return without administering the potion. Therefore, I prepared a special "fertility" tea. He is so trusting.

We had becomefriends; someone he could talk to and share confidences. I lied to him and told him that my sister had fertility issues and her husband had begun to drink this "fertility" tea to help boost their chances. He balked at the thought that an Alpha would be infertile. I reassured him that it was nothing about him but only helping his seed take to the womb more easily. After making him promise, he agreed to take it, and I gave him enough to last for months.

On the last night of the conference, during dinner, I gave him a potion to cause heavy intoxication. It also contained a strong dose of the wolfsbane potion that would keep his wolf suppressed for months if he didn't drink the tea. The concoction hit him harder than I thought, and I had to help him getto his room.

When we got to his room, he fell all over the place. It was kind of funny. I thought it might be nice to have a little fun with him. I helped him to his bed and started unbuttoning his shirt. Goddess! He is ripped! I couldn't resist, running my hands all over his chest, peppering it with kisses. Mm-hmm. The little jerk just kept moaning Charlie ! After I got his shirt off, I went for his jeans. He raised up and looked at me.

"Tracy. What—what the—what are you doing?" He yelled. "Stop it." Pushing me off him, he rolled off the bed and crawled toward the bathroom. He made it to the toilet just before he started heaving.

Well. No fun for me here, then.

I made it over to him and gave him a cool, wet washcloth. He pushed my hand away. "Leave!" He choked out. "Get out of my room, now!" He leaned back against the bathtub and slumped to the floor.

In the end, I really didn't triumph over him. I would have loved to taste this sweet little Alpha, but he passed out stone cold. I drug his big frame over to the bed. There was no way I could get him up on it, so I created a makeshift nest beside it with the blankets and pillows. I finished removing his clothing, pulled the sheet up over his naked body, and lay back to rest, as that took a lot out of me.

After removing my own clothes, I curled up next to him. I took the dropper from another potion andslipped a few drops into his mouth to awaken him. As he began to stir, I traced my lips across his neck. I rolled my eyes when he responded, "Charlie." And sighed as his mouth finally plowed into mine. His passionate kiss lit me on fire. However, it didn't take long for him to realize I wasn't his beloved Charlie. He jerked back. "What the—why are you still here?"

"I think it's called basking in the aftermath." I smiled flirtatiously, rubbing my hand down his chest. He jumped back, stopping my hand as it trailed down his stomach. He noticed my nakedness and looked at himself under the sheets.

He sprang from the bed, took the sheet, and raced for the bathroom. "No! I told you to leave!" He roared. Slamming the door, I could hear him vomiting and sobbing. Sobbing? I had a sliver of a conscience for a moment, but I managed to tamp it down. I was in too deep and spent too much time on this. I couldn’t back out now. I got up and dressed.

"Jenson." I knocked softly on the bathroom door, filling my voice with sadness. "I'm so sorry, Jenson. I didn't mean for this to happen. I just fell in love with you. Are you okay?" Goddess, I sound so sickeningly sweet.

The sobbing immediately stopped. I guess it’s humiliating for an Alpha to be caught crying. "Just leave, Tracy!" His voice was broken—choked. "Just leave. I never want to see you again."

The deed was done, and my plan was set into motion. I had accomplished what I had planned to do. I had just bagged an alpha. With patience, I was going to reel this baby in. Sorry, not sorry, Charlie. I walked out the door, grinning.