LUCIANO’S POV “The witches said they needed some stuff. Things a healer would typically keep around. They needed it to make the bomb you found on the road. Made a lot more than that, but we never got around to spelling all of it.” Nick seemed like he was done talking. I was relieved that was all they made. We just had to go find it before someone else did. “Where did you stash these unspelled bombs?” Dave asked, like he had read my mind. Phill answered this time “We put them in a box and buried it by a tree. I can describe the tree to you.” It looked like no one would lose a limb today. Lucky them.Back at my office. Dave had sent some zeta wolves to find the box and he was once again occupying my couch while I worked. “I just sent the invitation to the mystic moon. If Carter has any sense he should be packing up for a visit already.” I said aloud to Dave who had his eyes closed. “He may be stupid but self preservation always wins. We just have to wait for his response now.” Da
ARIANNA’S POVI woke up in Luciano’s bed again. I had not slept in my bed for a week now. It had been a wonderful week. The Defiance was gone. The wolves, Nick and Phill were subject to every heavy lifting and manual labor around the compound in addition to being chained up for the next two full moons. We had not heard back from Carter and I was starting to believe he wouldn’t write back. I grabbed my top off the floor and pulled it over my head. I could hear Luciano in the shower. I needed to go get dressed myself. We were leaving for the airport today. Andrew was done with negotiations and Luciano had to sign off on the buy. He had asked me to come with him. I had been in Greenville since Luciano bought me. I had never been to Seattle before, I was excited to see the city and it meant this little bubble Luciano and I were in would continue for another few days. I made it to my room without bumping into anybody on the way. I never bumped into anybody. Luciano had said no one ever
ARIANNA’S POVWe landed in Seattle and checked into the Cedarbrook Lodge. It was a beautiful lodge with a nature-like setting outside. I couldn't wait to explore. Our room was large with a large bathroom ans a tub. We could have fun there, I thought to myself. “I have to go meet Andrew, he’ll introduce me to our new partners. There isn’t much for me to do but they may keep me with small talk. People like to know the kind of person they are doing business with.” “It’s fine. Take your time. I’m sure I can find something to occupy me in.”“Did you look in the closet yet? See if you like your clothes. If you don't, we can always find a store.” I walk to the closet and open it. I gasped very audibly at the sight of clothes. Hanging in the closet were three beautiful evening dresses. One was made of silk, the other had lace on it. They were gorgeous. I turned to Luciano who was staring at me anxiously. “I love them. Thank you.” He smiled really brightly, it touched his eyes. It was in
LUCIANO’S POVShe was breathtaking walking into the restaurant. I was a fool putting her in those ridiculous dresses before. Well, maybe there was a time and place for those dresses. “You look amazing.” I said to her, her cheeks felt warm against my palm. I pulled out her chair and took mine. “How did your meeting go?” “It was fine. All the papers have been signed and Andrew is on his way back home.” I answered. I didn’t plan to talk about work tonight. I had enough of that already. “He didn’t want to stay?” She sounded a little disappointed. What was that about? “I didn’t want him to stay. Work is done, the next two days are for me and you.” I said, looking at her face for any expression. I knew she and Andrew were close, I didn’t think she would want to see him. She seemed to be happy with my reason for sending him away. The waitress came over with some menus. “Good evening sir, ma’am. I’ll be your waiter tonight. Can I start you off with some wine?” “Yes, a bottle of Chate
LUCIANO'S POV. I needed to hear her scream my name. That was always the best part. When she couldn’t hold it in any longer. I kissed up her thigh till I found her sweet spot. I sucked on her clit gently at first, then a little harder. She was so wet. I slid a finger in and then two. I could feel her leg shaking but I was just getting started. My fingers kept up a rhythm, in and out I didn’t stop. My thumb replaced my lips on her clit as I trailed kisses up her belly and to her breast. I had cream to lick off. “Luciano.” She moaned. Her moans made me keep going. My dick was painfully hard at this point but I wasn't done yet. I kept up my assault on her clit as my tongue found a nipple. I licked and sucked and gently bit her nipples until they were hard and erect. “Luciano.” It was getting louder My fingers started to move faster and faster until she was just on the edge and I stopped. We were both panting, her eyes were pleasing for more. I flipped her over to her stomach and
ARIANNA’S POV“It’ll be fine. You have a new home now. Whatever happened with your sister and Carter, has nothing to do with you anymore.” Luciano had been reciting the same lines since we got off the plane. The drive from the airport to the compound was long and I was getting tired of hearing his reasurances. He was right. I knew he was right. My brain knew it. My heart was still angry. Very angry.“I know that. I also know that if you repeat that rehearsed line again, I’ll jump out of this car.” The look on his face told me he did not appreciate threats. “It was a joke. I wouldn’t do that.”“It was not a funny one. Okay then. Listen to me.” I looked at him and something had changed. He had that look on his face, not the one that had my insides fluttering. The one I had known to fear. I had not seen that look in a long time, a part of me had begun to wish it was a distant dream. “If Carter looks at you the wrong way, if he tries anything, anything at all I’ll make sure he doesn
ARIANNA’S POVBecky put me to work chopping garlic and peppers we picked from the garden. She was over the stove trying to get her chicken to cook all the way through. The kitchen was starting to smell lovely. It was home.“Did the rain let you walk around a little?” We were talking about my trip to Seattle. “We saw a few things. It did rain a lot, but it all worked out eventually.” “That’s good to hear. It is good to have you back. Dave told me about your old park, how are you handling it?”“It shook me at first. I didn’t know if I was ready to face them. I still don’t know if I am. But, I decided I was done caring about them, especially my sister. They don't deserve it. They never did.” “I don’t know your sister or your history with her. But I do know your history with the Alpha of the park. My dear, it is normal to be affected by his presence. What you will not do is let it show, because then he knows he has a hold on you.” “He doesn’t” I said a little too loudly and fast. “H
ARIANNA’S POVI stood beside Dave and watched Carter and Ciara walk up to greet us at the door. They looked no different from the last time I saw them. Ciara and Carter had their fingers intertwined. They were definitely still together. I would not let them get to me. There were two other people with him. They were probably part of the park but I had no idea who they were.“Carter, nice of you to come.” Luciano said, extending his hand for a handshake. “How could we say no.” Carter replied, “This is Ciara, Max and Alex.” He introduced the rest of his party.“This is Davison, he and Ciara are familiar I’m sure.” Dave gave a nod to Ciara and shook Carter’s hand. “And I’m sure you know Arianna.” Luciano said, pulling me forward and keeping his arm around me. His hand around me made me feel so much better. I could see the shock on Ciara’s face and that made me feel even much better. This week may be bearable after all. “It’s good to see you both again.” I said with a smile on my fac