Page 12 of Alpha Claimed

"You know I sprout fur when I'm a wolf, right? It's not like they are seeing me naked or something."

Apollo looked at her thoughtfully. "Until we are mated, no other male may see you in your wolf form."

"Really?" Another Lycan thing?

"Really."

"So you never run with your guards?"

"Occasionally."

"What about with your parents?"

"Obviously."

"So… what about my family? Can I run with them?"

"Of course."

"But no one else?"

"Yes."

She blew out a breath and sat on the bed, forcing herself to keep her eyes north of his chest, which wasn't easy when every instinct wanted to take in his beautiful naked form. Her body heated as she imagined running her hands over every taut inch of him.

Focus River! Keep your head out of the gutter!

She adjusted her blanket. "Is it just a Lycan thing that says I can't run with anyone else or…"

"You will be the High Luna of the world. You are the most sacred and revered female of our generation. That means you are to be protected and respected at all costs."

She wanted to ask him more questions but noticed dark circles pooled beneath his eyes.

"Did you not sleep well?"

"I didn't sleep at all."

River's gut clenched. "I'm sorry. You should have told me you preferred to sleep in the cabin-"

"I don't. I love sleeping outside. But I told you I'd make sure you were safe."

Guilt raced over her. "Apollo. I'm-"

He knelt in front of her, pressing a finger to her lips. "Don't apologize. It was my choice and my pleasure."

The touch of his soft finger to her skin made her shiver, and her wolf howl.

Mine. My mate. My Alpha.

"Why don't you nap, and we can do something later?"

"Absolutely not. We only have a few days together, and I don't want to miss a moment."

River sighed and shook her head. As stubborn as his brother.

"Well, I'd like to take a shower."

Apollo nodded. "Of course. Let me just make sure that Silas got everything I asked for."