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Chapter 18
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J. N. SteinAll that steam and tension built up...sorry, not sorry. But Emmy isn't just going to give into her urges and desires like that. To any of you reading this who have also dealt with body image issues, or self-doubt, just know you are beautiful and wonderful souls! Please leave each other your most inspiring quotes/statements that encourage self-love and appreciation! If you can spare some gems, that is always appreciated too! Thank you for reading! - JNS <3
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Vincenzo POV “What are you doing here?!” Emerald screams as she clutches the towel tightly around her incredible body. I can’t help but let my eyes scan up and down her legs, stopping where the towel gaped open at her thighs. What I would give to be a droplet of water making its way down her entire body; from the top of her shoulder to the curve of her breast, down her waist, to her inner thigh. I lick my lips, and I feel my wolf wanting to press forward as well. He has been so restless around Emerald the last couple of days. “Vincenzo! What are you doing here?!” she asks me again and my attention snaps up to her eyes. I don’t miss her cleavage begging to escape from underneath that restrictive towel. “I was concerned when Lucas and Viviana didn’t hear from you this morning. I wanted to make sure you were okay.” I know how dumb I must sound as I explain myself to her. I run my hands through my hair and lock my fingers together behind my head.
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Emmy POV I wake up a couple of hours later, feeling like I had slept for days. The reality of this morning comes crashing back to me and I sit up abruptly. I search my room and Vincenzo is nowhere in sight. Was it a dream? No. It wasn’t a dream. It was real. He was here. I can still smell him. Of course, he would sneak out. One woman. One time. I guess that counted for him- it certainly counts for me. How silly of me to expect to find him in bed with his arms wrapped around me. As much as it hurts to feel used…again, he truly did make me feel desired and beautiful. I’ll focus on remembering that. My attention darts to my dresser. I jump out of bed, realizing that I’m wearing a gray tank top, black sleep shorts, and a pair of wool socks. He dressed me. I smile as I focus on the socks. He must have noticed I like wearing warm socks to sleep. I shake my head and focus on what I have hidden in my dresser. Three Hours Ago When I woke up this m
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Vincenzo POV I can’t stop looking at her. Emerald has me completely captivated. She has been an expert at avoiding me since the other day. I won’t lie, I’ve been keeping my distance as well. We didn’t even have sex and I can’t seem to get her off my mind. That hasn’t happened to me. I’ve been able to have one night with a woman and walk away and not have my mind…and body, wanting more of her. Emerald is different. And because she is different, I can’t allow her to get close to me. I won’t risk her getting hurt, or worse…losing her completely. She doesn’t know about my curse. Knowing her, she would want to help me. Actually, no she wouldn’t. She’s too logical for that. She would laugh at me and tell me that curses and superstitions are silly. I know they are. But a part of me still believes that if I operate the way I have been, nobody will get hurt. I am glad Viviana and Daphne have asked Emerald to stay for dinner. She is so cute today. Her wavy hai
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Emmy POV (Flashback to three nights ago) “Emerald, we finally meet…” I haven’t heard his voice in twelve years, but it sounds the same. I stand up, startled out of my thoughts about Vincenzo. Leaves rustle, and twigs snap. Where is he? “Follow my voice, Emerald…” I don’t want to move. I should run in the opposite direction. I should mindlink Lucas. We can catch him right now! “Don’t get any ideas about calling anyone. Someone will get hurt, and it won’t be me, Emerald.” I swallow down the lump in my throat and walk into the dense forest, beyond the pack border. “If you’re so brave, why not show yourself, Bram?!” I shout, trying to muster as much bravery as I can. I’m shaking like a leaf blowing in the wind. “Patience…Isn’t that your middle name, Emerald?” I hate how he keeps saying my name. A creepy chill runs up my spine. Vincenzo. I wish he were here right now. I continue walking, feeling the moist
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Vincenzo POV “I want you, Vincenzo.” I don’t hesitate. I grab her hips and pull her against my body as I slam my lips onto hers. Goddess, I have missed her lips. I should be staying away from her. No good can come from us being together. I want her. My wolf wants her. I cannot explain this pull I have to Emerald. I’m ready to be selfish and take what for the first time in a long time. She doesn’t fight me as she wraps her arms around my neck. Her breasts press against my torso. A small whimper leaves her as our lips part to allow our tongues to explore each other’s mouths. She tastes so amazing; I could kiss her all day. I want more. I need more. “Mmm. Vincenzo,” she whispers. My entire body throbs at how amazing my name sounds leaving her lips. I see my wolf panting in the back of mind, encouraging me to go further. He has never responded to any she-wolf like this. “I need you, my Topolina. Now!” I scoop her up bridal style and she yelps, gr
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Emmy POV I don’t know what has come over me. All logic has gone out the window. All I can think about is Vincenzo and this ache between my legs that only his cock can soothe. As I kneel on the bed, my hair falls over my breasts, my entire body is exposed to him and I can see in his eyes that he wants me. I have never seen a man look at me this way. His eyes flick between crystal blue and silver; the beast within him fighting to be set free. His long hair is messy and covers half of his face. “I want all of you, Vincenzo.” No hesitation. No second-guessing. Just being in the moment and finally giving in to my urges, consequences be damned. A deep growl leaves his lips as he lunges for me, causing me to fall backwards, landing flat against the bed, cushioned by the soft, black comforter. Before I can catch my breath, I’m flipped over onto my stomach, my skirt ripped from my body, leaving me in just my red heels. He pulls my hips into the air and a sharp st
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Vincenzo POV The sounds of birds chirping pull me out of the sweetest dream. I blink my eyes open, and the bright rays of the morning sun warm my face. I look down and see her. My mate. She is still sleeping, her head on my chest, her thick, hazelnut hair is strewn all over, tangling with dark brown locks, and her naked body is curled into mine. The biggest smile stretches across my face; it wasn’t a dream. She’s really here. She moved in the last of her things last night, but she never got the chance to unpack. Fuck, we never even got a chance to eat the dinner I made. I chuckle to myself as I replay last night’s activities. My mate may come off as a quiet, little mouse, but she is a feisty sex kitten. I feel my dick getting hard again just thinking about her underneath me, her legs over my shoulders and her pussy wrapped around my dick. “You keep thinking those thoughts and we won’t be eating breakfast.” I look down to see my beautiful mate’s
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