“Can you both just fucking stop?” I growl, dropping my hands, very aware of a certain thumping heart beneath my fingers. “Enough.”“What on earth is this? You said it was just a light match, Zade!” Valerie hisses.And you believed that? I think, but don’t say anything.“We’re fine, Valerie,” Atticus
ATTICUSHer fingers brush down my abdomen tantalisingly, the intense tingles of her touch making pleasure dance through me. A dangerous temptation drawing me in like an intoxicating drug. Each moment around her entices me, binding me. This is the power of the bond and when it promises such pleasure…
(FLASHBACK)I look up when she appears, her eyes hard. “What is it?”“I had a request,” I say quietly. It’s the following day after Mom’s wedding and last night her remark about wishing she could see my children made me come up with a sudden idea.Sure, it’s not perfect, but it would bring Mom great
Somehow, that’s sexy.“Adriana. What a beautiful name. Atticus and Adriana. Bless your souls,” Mom whispers, smiling softly, silent tears streaming down her cheek. Her voice pulls me from my trance.“Mrs-”“Mom, please call me Mom, dear. I won’t have this formality.”“M-mom…”“Atticus, open that top
ADRIANAThere’s something about a man going from relaxed to assertive and commanding that I damn love and when it’s this asshole, it’s even hotter. There’s a dominance in those steel-grey eyes that are now burning into mine.“Even if you don’t say anything, your beating heart conveys more than enoug
Talk yourself out of this one girl.I actually want to fucking see how I manage this one.Breathing deeply, I try to calm myself.I still. For a moment allowing myself to enjoy the embrace, which feels so… safe. I’ve never felt this safe in my life. From the very first day that Gerard took my hand a
ATTICUSHer screams reach my ears before one of my private ambulances comes into view, parked at the side of the road. Four of my men stand outside with their hands clasped in front of them. They spot me, instantly lowering their heads politely.I reach them and shift back. One of the men passes me
“She isn’t one to cry… so that speaks loud enough,” Zade says quietly as he sits back and glances at the open doors. “Let’s get her back home.”I nod, for once agreeing with him, and he motions for my men to shut the doors. They glance at me, and I nod, giving my approval.“To the original destinati