Everyone was intoxicated, dancing, or high on moony. It was a drug that gives you a warm sensation, heightens your senses, and euphoria for a limited time. Hands slid up my arms and across my chest but I brushed them off. The Alpha was sitting on the elevated throne and I knew he couldn’t see us. He was being entertained by two she-wolves but Adea kept her head down as we walked by just in case. We were almost there. As long as we could get out of the dance area, we were practically free.The smell of arousal was in the air, the lights dimmed, and sweaty bodies rubbed up against us. Adea didn’t say anything but I felt the way her hand tightened around mine. She trusted me. She knew I’d keep her safe and I wasn’t going to let her down. I let out a breath I didn’t know I was holding as we made it through the bodies and out of the ballroom. We walked under the high archway and were in the hallway. The one that would lead us outside, the one that would deliver us to freedom.There were a
My Princess threw her head back, her eyes closed tightly, her lips curved, and her mouth open as she laughed. The wind blew her hair back, and the moon shined down on her. It was ethereal and I was mesmerized. Adea was beautiful and I was under her spell. At this moment, carefree, happy, and mine. Right now, she was the most beautiful I’d ever seen her. The stars twinkled in the sky, and the moon smiled smugly down on us but I ignored it. Adea was mine, all mine.Tonight was a night of victory. I’d punched her intended in the face and I fucking reveled in it. His holier than thou self had gotten what he deserved. He deserved more than my fist but there was no time for that. The sound that echoed in the hall when my fist collided with his face was absolute perfection. My blood was pumping and I felt higher than I’ve ever been. I felt powerful. I don’t know how long we’d been running. I don’t think I even knew where we were headed.This wasn’t the time for thinking. We wouldn’t worry ab
“Adea,” I growled.“Oh,” she moaned as she continued to roll her hips.“Fuck,” I groaned as I dropped my head back against the dirt. “Don’t.”Fuck. Don’t what? Don’t do that? Don’t keep going? Don’t stop? What was I saying? What was I trying to say? My lips parted as I watched the Goddess on top of me. Her tongue darted out and licked her bottom lip and I was done for. Her eyes were glazed as her hands touched my chest. She put her weight on my chest, her nails digging in, even through the clothes and I only got harder. I wouldn’t move, I wouldn’t do anything because if I did anything, I would be crossing the line. I couldn’t find it in me to tell her to stop now. I wanted this as much as she did. Hell, I wanted it more than she did. I wouldn’t stop her now but I would lay back and take what she gave me.Tomorrow, she might regret this and I couldn’t do that to her, not when she trusted me, not when she trusted me to keep her safe. I swallowed. I would keep her safe for as long as I c
“Where does that leave me, Adea?” I asked.“I trust you. I care for you as you care for me. You’re more than just a friend to me. You’re Shane. Since we met, we’ve always been together. You’ve always been there. I hate to admit it but I hate that I walked in on you with that girl tonight,” Adea said.“You were jealous?” I asked. My wolfish ears perked up at that.“Yes, dammit. I was jealous. I don’t want you with someone else. Not now. Not while you’re with me.”“Am I with you?” I asked.“You’re mine,” she said.The words were like a blow. That’s all I’ve ever wanted to hear from her lips. All I’ve ever wanted was to be hers. I knew that I was but hearing it, hearing it was everything I’ve ever wanted. Yes.“Say it again,” I demanded.“You’re mine,” she repeated. “And I’m yours. So, please—”She couldn’t finish her sentence because I pulled her into me. She crashed against my chest and I laughed. She fought against me but I only held tighter.“I’m yours.”“Yes, you big bad wolf. Now l
I climbed over her but froze on top of her. Looking down at her I couldn’t help but want her, to need her. I calmed myself and the voice whispered that she was ours. There was no need to rush, no need to do everything tonight. I had her, she was safe for a few more years. We would be okay, for now, we were okay. I stepped over her and lay by her side. My face near her bosom, I lifted my chin to look up at her. My arm slung over her belly. This was it. I’d gotten it, I’d gotten her. I swallowed as I thought about me two years ago. I didn’t know what I wanted. I thought I was okay by myself. I thought that a life of solitude was what I wanted. How wrong I had been. Everything changed after I saw her. My life, my world gravitated toward her. She sighed and my gaze traveled over her features for pain or distress. I was met with a smile as it pulled at the corner of her lip. Her eyes fluttered closed and she turned towards my warmth. I was met with her breasts as they pushed against my fac
She was a thick woman, her breasts always peeked out over the top of her dress and her hips were wide, almost as wide as the door. I once thought of her as a parent, but I quickly learned she wasn’t my friend. She wasn’t to be trusted. She acted nice to me but I knew it was all a ploy, a joke. She reported everything to my father. While I couldn’t blame her for protecting herself and valuing her life, it hurt knowing she disregarded me so easily. It was easier to see her as fake. She was a spy for my father and I knew better than to trust her. I knew better than to be fooled by her smiles and cheap compliments.“What’s on my list today?” I asked as I made my way over to the vanity. Taking a seat, I sat straight up and grabbed my brush. I stared into the mirror and ignored her while I brushed out my hair. I may not be a woman yet but my schedule always consisted of something. It varied too, I could be having brunch with the surrounding pack’s heirs, or I could be walking through the pa
“If you don’t believe me you can ask my nursemaid. She woke me up and brought me down here.”“Vanessa,” My father called. Vanessa walked in, her head bowed, as she stepped in front of the table.“Yes, Alpha?” She asked.“Is what she said true?” My father asked.“Yes, Alpha.”“Was there anyone in her room?” Ethan asked.Vanessa’s eyes widened and she looked at me and back to my father.“No, Alpha. I would have reported anything of that nature to you right away,” Vanessa answered nervously.“Did you check?” Ethan asked.“No, but—”“So you didn’t check. How would you know then?” Ethan asked.“I can go now. I was up there and her room is bare. There wasn’t anyone in there. Who are you suspecting of being in her room?” Vanessa asked and bowed her head.“A man,” Ethan growled.“My daughter is pure,” My father said.“How can I be so sure?” Ethan asked.A cold sweat broke out along my back. Goddess. I hated this. He couldn’t be serious. He was asking my father about my purity? The audacity as
“Do you feel this?” Ethan asked. A shiver went down my spine as his fingers slid back and forth ever so slightly. He was enjoying this. “This is what it fells like when I’m inside of you. I’m who you were made for and I look forward to the day I get to brand you as mine. Until then, I need you to know you are my bride, my mate, MY Luna, and you will birth MY heirs. YOU BELONG TO ME!” Ethan growled behind me. I was at his mercy. Tears fell down my cheeks as I was pinned powerless beneath him.“ANSWER ME!”“Yes,” I sobbed.“Say it,” he demanded. His fingers were still inside of me and I knew he wasn’t going to leave me alone until I did it, until I said what he wanted to hear. Until I gave him what he wanted.“Yes,” I cried. “I’m yours. I belong to you. I will be your mate, I am your mate, I will be your Luna, and I - I will birth your sons.”“Look who’s being so obedient?” Ethan asked. “Should I reward you?”“No, please,” I cried. “I’m not of age yet… please.”“I could take you, you kn
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