Shane cut across the driveway, and when the doors closed, there was nothing but him. His scent, his breathing, and his chest against my cheek. I came harder than I had any right to and yet I felt like I was where I belonged. I valued these moments where he treated me like I was his, like I was precious and fragile. Even if it was all a lie. I knew I meant something to him. His hot and cold actions had my head spinning, but it did nothing to deter my stubborn heart. I couldn’t help but hope something would come from today. Whatever this was. Squinting as a blinding light flashed, my eyes adjusted before widening. The first and second floor came into view as the elevator went up, up, up.
Holy shit.
Shane’s grip on me tightened, and my eyes fluttered closed as I leaned into him. The elevator stopped with a ding. When the doors opened, curiosity had me peering forward again. I wasn’t sure what I thought
Pick your poison:Lose Control ~ Teddy SwimsNeon ~ LivingstonArchitect ~ LivingstonShaneThe walls are closing in, reality and dream collide as I glare at the closed door that served as a barrier between me and the witch who has enchanted my soul from the very fucking beginning. It’s impossible to keep my breathing quiet as I struggle for air. She’d hear my rasps, my gulps, if not for the running water. Gripping my chest, gravity yanks and I fall to my knees.I lose control.Max fights to come forward, and I have to shove him back. Digging my claws in, it’s only when the warmth of my blood coats my fingers, does my senses sharpen and my lungs expand. The air fills my chest and oxygen rushed to my brain. My shoulders shook following the sound of her splashing in the other room; completely oblivious to my despair as it bleeds from every pore in my body.My curse was loving someone who couldn’t be bothered to remember me.Adea was the shackle fastened around my ankle.A reminder I wou
ShaneMy breathing calmed as the bite sized woman glared up at me. The overwhelming need to bury my cock in her pussy came over me. I always loved it when she was like this. That fire in her gaze did things to me. It reminded me of the little girl who defied her father and gave me her virginity. Taking a step forward, I invaded her space. She nibbled on her lip nervously, but didn’t retreat. It’s as if deep, deep down, Adea knew what was hers was mine.We both knew who had the upper hand here. I don’t get some sick satisfaction at knowing I have all the power; don’t like the possibility she could think I was holding her here like he did all those years ago. My skin crawled as I banished those thoughts and focused on the way she shifted her weight from one foot to the other. Lowering my gaze to those beautiful curves barely concealed beneath the towel wrapped tightly around her body. Noting where my attention was, her arms folded
Empty ~ LetdownGo to Hell ~ LetdownIt took a moment for my words to register. My mouth watered as Adea’s eyes shone with unshed tears. When she accepted that the big bad bogey man hadn’t sent me, she relaxed. As if I were a better choice in comparison. She wanted to know more, and I wanted to give it to her.“I’m an open book, Princess. Ask away.”She gave me a skeptical look. We both knew that was a lie, but she didn’t comment. I could feel the change in the air, the eagerness this opportunity presented.“Why do you lick my tears?”I hadn’t meant to, but I burst into laughter. Dropping my forehead to hers, I couldn’t stop the smile that came with full force. Of all the things she wanted to know, she started with that? It was moments like this that caught me off guard and make me wish for what I can’t have.In another life, I wouldn’t hurt her, and she wouldn’t hate me.In another life, she would want me.“What’s so funny?” she grumbled.Straightening, I shook my head.“I’ve always
Lifetime ~ LivingstonShaneAdea wanted to know what I had up my sleeve. Well, there it was. Telling from the sharp inhale and the way her breasts pushed against my chest. It worked. I took my time kissing her. I sucked on her flesh before lifting off of her. Staring at her, I watched as she stared at my hair. She always loved it. When our gaze met, she blinked before smiling. She shook her head and then tried to yank free. I held tightly before releasing her. She crossed her arms. Of course, she didn’t believe me. As if I were someone to tell a joke or lie. I didn’t lie. Not to her. Withholding the truth wasn’t lying. I’d get angry if I wasn’t so serious. I’d expected… I don’t know what I thought she’d say. I sighed.That was a lie.I wanted her to believe me.No matter what.I’d done so much more based on a promise made centuries ago.“That’s the best you’ve got?” she huffed.Pulling me back to the present, she had a suspicious look in her eye. Like a teacher who caught her student,
Lifetime ~ Livingston(Because it still works lol)AdeaShane took his warmth with him, and my skin pebbled. I blinked up at the ceiling before I stared at his back. It seemed unfair. I lay naked beside him, while he was the exact opposite. Sitting up, I reached out, my fingers hesitated. We’d gone so much farther today than we ever had before. I didn’t want to lose him. I touched his back. Everything happened so fast. I couldn’t even track it. His spine straightened, and in a flash, he gripped my arm. I yelped as our eyes locked. There was a haunted look in his gaze, but when he blinked, it was gone. He released me and took a deep, shuddering breath.“Shane…”“I needed to get up,” he replied gruffly.“Yeah? That’s fine. I don’t mind,” I answered carefully.“If we stayed like that, I would have fucked you again.”“I wouldn’t have minded that either,” I laughed.“Mm..” he hummed.“Don’t think you’re off the hook just because you’re willing to be cute.”Crawling to the edge of the bed,
“You’re sticking with this story?”Doubt. Of course I doubted him. Shane was saying that not only did he know about our past lives, multiple past lives, but he also knew who Gabe ended up with. While it’s been interesting up to this point, this little detail had my full attention. I have wanted nothing more than my best friend’s happiness. And Shane dangled the bait in front of me. There was no way I wasn’t going to bite.“I’m giving you the truth. You asked and I delivered.”His eyes were lit up like the stars in the night sky and I couldn’t help but smile at him. I liked him like this. Goddess, I loved it. I didn’t want him to revert into alphahole Shane because I knew he was still in there.“You didn’t give me shit.”“I—”“Ah, I’m not done, sir. You told me you knew who his mate was. You didn’t give me a name,” I bargained.“Oh, Princess. I told you that I knew something you didn’t. I never said I’d tell you the details.”“That’s not… how that works.” Uncrossing my arms, I leaned f
The nervousness in Shane’s eyes was replaced with understanding, his features relaxed as his body against mine sagged in relief. I didn’t bother trying to stop the smile from stretching across my face. We were in a bubble of our own world and I’d do anything to stay. His signature smirk pulled at the corner of his lip and he leaned down. Gravitating toward him until we were so close, I could feel his breath on the side of my face. I should be excited because, against my better judgment, I wanted to trust him, and needed to know who Gabe’s mate was. But all I could feel was my thighs clenching as he licked his lips, the wetness light on my ear.“You said we were cursed.”“Yes.” His response was slow and drawn up, as if unsure of where I was going. His eyes flashed as he stared intently at me. My face reflected back at me as if I was the only person in the world.“How did we become cursed?” The silence was deafening. I don’t even think he was breathing. Then he was moving, and I was bei
M&M’s for Breakfast ~ NaikaNeeding to see more of the painting, I turned from him. Squinting, trying to make out the images. Just like in the hallway, some decorated the walls of his room. There’s a sword piercing a bleeding heart on this one. Beside it, another grabbed my attention. There were lighter colors on this one. Hands hurriedly grabbing at… is that potatoes scattered on the ground? One after the other, I stopped and took it in before moving to the next. Until I came across one, I couldn’t shake.Long brown hair flowed down, down, down. A woman in what looked like a lake reached for Shane. Her fingers brushed against an inked chest as he stared down at her. There was so much love in his gaze, it made my chest twang with a pain I couldn’t understand. These are familiar, but that’s all wrong because I don’t recall this. Even if Shane was telling the truth about the past lives thing, would it make sense for him to remember and for me not to?Still, I stare at the way he watches
Shane’s words are a shock to my system. Silence stretches between us, and I don’t know how long we sit there. I watched as he ran his lips against my knuckles before kissing the back of my hand. I can’t keep my eyes off of him, and as I stare at the side of his face, anger bubbles inside of me.What the hell is he thinking?Unlike the night I met him in this life, there’s no hate there. Shane emits love and patience, and if I hadn’t already spent the time that I had with him, I would have thought I was dreaming. His lashes are unfairly curled, his nose sharp, and as he straightens, I sigh as he runs his fingers through his hair. I don’t need memories of my past life to know that’s always been my favorite thing.Shane’s walls have come crumbling down, and now that I’ve got the man I love marked, and in bed with me, I can’t help but wonder why the fuck he’s here. His eyes meet mine and the corner of his lip pulls back until he flashes me with that panty-dropping smirk. Meanwhile, I’m st
Shadow ~ LivingstonCry ~ Benson BooneAdeaSilence. Absolute silence. I couldn’t even hear his breathing. One glance at his chest proved he hadn’t taken a breath since the words left my mouth. I waited for his answer, but his next breath was all I got before he lifted me up. Supporting my weight, he turned and walked to the sectional. With him leaning back, it felt good being in his arms for this conversation.“Of all the things you could ask…”“You said you’d answer anything,” I reminded.“I did.”“But not this?” I asked curiously.“I will. Just… give me a minute.”“Okay,” I breathed.Lowering my gaze, I gave him a second. My fingers danced along his defined abs as I waited. His chest rose and fell and I glanced up as he ran his hand through his hair. My favorite curl rebelliously dropping back into place on his forehead. His jaw ticked, and I wondered if it was that big of a deal for him to appear, what I would call, pissed.“You had come to stay with me. When I heard you were home
AdeaShane’s heat vibrated against mine. He fit perfectly. Everything had been going so well and now it felt like the ground beneath our feet was shaking. My natural instinct was to look at his lips, to reach out for him, to beg him to make it go away like he had in the truck on the way here. But the time for running had past, and this was a hurtle I couldn’t avoid.There was nothing that could make me feel better about this situation. Images of Shane fucking a multitude of faceless, hot, nameless women flashed one after the other through my mind. No one could make me question my self worth, but when it came to him, Goddess, it was impossible to see how I could ever be enough. Beka walking into the space that’s supposed to be mine set flame to the gasoline that lay at our feet. But, of course, instead of making it better, Shane outright admitted he’d been with women. I wanted to laugh. Knowing he’d probably never turned anyone down until today left a bitter taste in my mouth. It didn’
As soon as I came from the high Shane gave me, the anger came flooding back. And the bastard had the audacity to smile. I don’t know how he did it, but he saw everything. Well, I guess if we’d live multiple lives, he’d know everything about me. I didn’t understand why he could remember, while I couldn’t. His smirk turned into a shit-eating grin, pulling at both corners of his mouth, and my stomach flip-flopped. My pussy still spasmed in the aftermath of my orgasm, but Shane dropped his forehead to mine and laughed. I pushed against his chest, but with a twist of the wrist; I moaned and jerked against him. His shirt was soaked, and I spat it out. It was warm and wet where it fell against my thigh.Bastard.“What’s so fucking funny?” I snapped. Quickly, I swiped at the drool on my chin. The two parts of me waged a war; the one that loved him and the one that resented him. One second I was gushing for him and the next I wanted to punch the ass. His shoulders shook as he pulled his fingers
Shane’s eyes held mine and I tracked the movement of his tongue as it slid along his bottom lip. His head dipped as he lowered himself, as if he couldn’t get close enough. And I watched as he ran his hard, flat tongue up my spread lips. I fought the urge to close my eyes and throw my head back. The need to revel in the pleasure Shane gave me was strong, but I couldn’t. His eyes darkened as he closed his mouth and his throat bobbed. And I was thankful I kept my eyes on him. His lashes fluttered as he savored my taste. Shane was more beautiful than the paintings hanging on the wall. He was a work of art and I could stare at him for hours, days, weeks; however long I could.“More,” I demanded.A rumbling sound sent goosebumps down my arms. My lips parted as his mouth opened and his pink tongue darted out. My thighs shook as I watched it flick over my clit. I widened my legs; needy for more, so much more. My fingers curled against his scalp and I pulled on his hair. Willing him to give me
Aphrodite ~ Sam ShortInstinct told me I needed to protect myself. The need to wrap my arms around myself was strong, but Shane was everywhere. He lifted me and I wrapped my legs around his waist. My hands rested on his chest. He pressed a kiss to my hair, my forehead, my nose. Even as I wanted to escape this wretched feeling in my chest, I couldn’t help but burrow closer. My lashes fluttering to a close as he murmured my name. I swallowed the lump in my throat and let my hands fall as he placed me on the table.The sweet happiness that made me so giddy I ran from him was gone. And in its place a small hole. Pettiness, anger, and jealousy clawed at my chest. His shirt had ridden up less than an inch more and I would be on full display. My gaze trailed up the ridges and dips of his abdomen. Beneath the light, I noticed the light markings of scars on the back of his biceps and arms. Muscles turned to broad shoulders, but my gaze locked on my mark.Shane is mine.Always has been.Always
Go to Hell ~ LetdownAdeaThe silence was deafening. It was so still, you could hear a pin drop. Just an arm’s length away, his slow breaths filled the silence as Shane hovered behind me. I refused to look at him just yet. My emotions waged war within me. Did I want to yell or cry? I needed a moment. Closing my eyes, I took several deep breaths, trying and failing to calm myself down.Breathe in.1…2…3…4…Hold.1…2…3…4…Exhale.1…2…3…4…The damn breathing thing thing wasn’t working. Back when Gabe and I first came here, he taught me this breathing technique to help with my panic attacks. Instead of pushing thoughts of him away, it did the opposite. Every time I inhaled, I got lungfuls of Shane, his presence surrounded me. Demolishing the wall of safety I tried so hard to build up. As if he heard the wall come tumbling down, he stepped closer. The heat came off of him in waves, cutting through the short distance and caressed me. It was so hard to be mad at him, but my mind and
My skin heated, and it felt as if my blood were boiling. I don’t know which part I was more angry about. This woman being here in my space, the supposed plan to remove her from the premises, or the way Shane called her name. Was it a nickname? Maybe it was all the above that truly pissed me off. My gaze locked with Gabe’s and I gave him the ‘Am I the only one insane here?’ look, but he just shook his head reassuringly. So either I wasn’t, or the two of us were both equally crazy. Turning my focus back to Beka, I waited impatiently for what she’d say. My lip curled as she softened her eyes and pouted.“When you didn’t come back, I was worried. On top of that, you didn’t answer any of my texts.” She hunched her shoulders, making herself appear smaller. We’re taught this at a young age to show an aggressive male we were weak and meant no harm. My skin crawled as she leaned into him, invading his space. I bit back the whine in my throat as my insecure thoughts swirled through my mind.Is s
I am not okay ~ Jelly RollAdeaKorra caught her scent before I could, and she was seething. Alarm bells were going off. There was a female in our mate’s suite. I didn’t know when it happened, but we had claimed not only Shane, but this area as ours. Only those we allowed were permitted to be here, and this woman wasn’t supposed to be here. My wolf snarled and snapped her fierce jaws at the uninvited guest. Normally, I can keep her under control, but right now, it felt like we were one and the same.Her anger, her hate, her pain, her need to draw blood—all of it was mine.My eyes trailed up from her red Jimmy Choos, along her thin yet muscular legs, to the white skirt that left nothing to the imagination, past her breasts that were barely covered by an uncountable number of diamonds. Red-kissed lips with a perfect cupid’s bow jutted out in a pout that matched her heels, blue eyes that instantly zoned in on Shane, and too-straight princess blonde hair flowed down her back.Still, she wo