“What? You don’t get people commenting on your scent?” Andrius asked.“Oh yeah, it’s an every day occurrence,” I joked.I was thankful Levi was human, I think I would actually die of embarrassment if he could scent the change in smell. Andrius doesn’t say anything, but there’s a rumble in his chest and a look in his eyes that has me shifting on my feet. Since he jumped into the water he has come on strong and my body has reacted. I don’t much thought into it though, he’s an alpha. They are naturally attractive and it’s natural for women and men to be drawn to them. He motions for me to sit and I take a seat on one of the many seats.“You’ve got a mouth on you,” he said.“Most people keep their thoughts to themselves,” I said.He shakes his head as he takes a seat right next to me. I hate how I watch as he leans back, his muscles rippling as he lifts his arms and crosses his hands behind his head. I hate it even more how my gaze lingers and my mouth waters. His eyes are closed as he fe
“Female?” I scoffed. “Tell me the truth,” he growled. Angry glowing eyes peered back at me. I don’t know whether to be scared or to be angry. Who does he think he is? I don’t have to tell him anything. He’s not my alpha and I don’t need to answer any of his questions. I don’t even know who he is. “I had sex with my boyfriend, Alpha. I don’t see why I would have to explain that to you,” I said. It came out more aggressive than I meant to, but dammit, my fight or flight mode had been activated. Instead of running, I lifted my chin, squared my shoulders and looked him in the eyes. His nostrils flared and his eyes flashed as Andrius tried to take the reigns. “I don’t even know you,” I said. “Kai.” “What?” I asked. “My. name. is. Kai,” he said. He inhales deeply, his chest expanding and it took every ounce of willpower I had not to drop my eyes and stare. He closed his eyes and cracked his neck. When he opened his eyes again, Kai was gone, and Andrius was back. “These bruises don’t sa
More tears threaten to fall, but I don’t feel like crying in front of this Alpha. I don’t know why I said Dylan was all I had. My truth had changed in the last few days and it was hard remembering. Dylan wasn’t all I had. I had Levi and I had Liz. I had friends that cared about me. I wasn’t alone. I wasn’t okay, but I knew I would be. When you’re in the middle of the storm, it’s hard to see through it. If I could just get through it, I had sunnier days ahead of me.“I’m happy to hear you have friends… I’m assuming the man you spent the night with… is one of those friends?” Andrius asked.He sat by my side and the guilt that stabbed at me as I thought of Levi had me mentally slapping myself. Instantly sobering me up. I stood to my feet and folded my hands in front of my chest. I don’t hear him get up, but I feel him behind me. He’s close, but isn’t touching me. I can feel his body heat radiating against my skin.“Yes, he’s one of my… best friends,” I whispered.“Mm,” Andrius hums from
Turning around I come face to face with a smiling Andrius. There’s a small smile on his face, but it doesn’t quite reach his eyes. “Feel better?” He asked quietly, his voice low. “Yes,” I laughed. “When are you going to bring it forward to the council?” He asked. The words are something I’ve never thought of. I shake my head and shrug it off. “I wasn’t planning on it. It never occurred to me,” I said. “You’re going to let him get off… Scot-free?” Andrius asked. “I… I haven’t thought that far,” I whispered. “What do your friends think? Don’t they think you deserve justice?” He asked. “My friends think I deserve revenge,” I said. “I think I’ll like your friends. If you don’t do anything, he’ll be free to do this again. You’ll let him live life freely without consequence for his actions?” Andrius asked. “I won’t let him do anything. That’s a long way down the road and I don’t… my mind isn’t focused on that. I…” I trailed off. “Are you still with him?” Andrius asked. I hang my h
Everything happened in slow motion then, Andrius leaned down, his eyes set on my lips. I entertained the idea of letting him kiss me, but I knew I couldn’t. Nothing would happen with me and another man while I was still with Dylan. It didn’t matter how he treated me, it didn’t matter that he yelled at me, or hit me. If I did this I would be lowering myself to his level. Did it mean that I didn’t want to? Definitely not. I wanted to. In the last twenty four hours I have wanted to do a lot of things that I shouldn’t. With Levi and now with Andrius. I wish Liz was here so I could talk to her about it. Having two men sway me in such a short period of time could not be normal. I leaned back and he stopped. His eyes lifted from my lips to my eyes and he nodded. He leaned back and smiled down at me.“Understood,” he said. His voice was low and husky and did things to me. I took a step back and his hand dropped to his side. This is the amount of distance I should have had between us from the
On the boat the wind had been rushing at all directions, but as we walk to Levi’s car it’s calm, too calm. The gravel crunches beneath our feet until we come to a stop in front of his shiny car. Levi opens my door for me and sneak a peak at him before I slide into the back seat. When the door doesn’t slam shut I look to where he stands. He lifts his hand to his face and exhales before he leans down.When our eyes lock he nods his head for me to make room and I scoot in. He slides in and his smell fills my nose. A sound very much like a purr starts in my throat as he pulls me into his arms. I lean my head on his chest and he slides me onto his lap. I shouldn’t be okay with this, but I can’t find anything wrong with it and I don’t want to question it. When I lift my eyes up to his face, his jaw is set and his gaze is on the front seat.“Drive,” he orders.The driver doesn’t answer, I didn’t even know anyone else was here. That’s how focused I was on Levi. The power he has over me should
“I’ve no idea what you’re talking about,” Levi said innocently.He pushed up against me, his thighs firm against my backside. Something dark flickered in his eyes and I bit down on my bottom lip. It should be a sin to be this tempting. The tips of his fingers pressed against my skin and a shiver made it’s way down my back as I stared into his fuck-me eyes. I had the urge to hit him and kiss him at the same time. It felt like we were having two different conversations and it was starting to get distracting.“Oh bull,” I said, calling him on his shit.“I didn’t go all alpha male on anyone,” Levi huffed.“Did to!” I laughed. “It happened only a few minutes ago. I can actually recall it perfectly.”“Nope. I would definitely remember that… and no you can’t,” Levi said with a smug smile.“Come here,” I said in my best impression of his voice. Now it was his turn to laugh. His silver hair fell back and away from his face as his head dropped back. The sound of his laugh was a low rumble and m
My head felt like a ton of bricks and my body didn’t feel like my own. It was as if I were suspended in midair, with something or someone holding me. I could see my hands as they trailed over muscular arms, broad shoulders, and chiseled abs. Down, down, down to something hard that sat between my legs. A rumble shook everything around me and and I struggled through the haze that kept me from waking. I wriggled, to get further way or closer, I wasn’t sure.My hair moved as warmth fanned the top of my head. Hands gripped my waist and something hardened and bulged beneath me. My body quivered as I realized it ran from my backside, between my legs, and poked my belly. My wriggling turned into grinding as I chased that feeling. A breathy moan fell from my lips as I used his hardness to get what I wanted.I’ve never felt like this before and I needed more. Sleep weighed down on me and no matter how hard I tried to push it off it was useless. I was stuck between sleep and wondering if this wa
Without meaning to, my jaw dropped. Whatever I thought Isabella was going to ask for, it definitely hadn’t been that. The werewolves needed blood—werewolf blood. I was trying to figure out ways, legal ways, to get her what she needed, but I was coming up blank. I don’t know any werewolves here, and I highly doubt any members of the pack would volunteer to let a vampire; because that’s how they see her, feed from them.Yet, the hesitancy staring back at me mixed with the trust she just showed snapped me out of my stupor. The news was a surprise, but we were talking—she was communicating. It could have been a lot worse. First, we needed to treat her like a member of the pack, not a criminal. From what Andrius had shared with me, she’d committed no crime and shouldn’t be chained.“Andrius?” I asked, turning my head to look at him.“Yes, my Mistress?”
The silence stretched between us, but I couldn’t back down. Even though I knew he was bigger and stronger than me. I held his piercing gray eyes and moved back. Needing to add distance between us, not because I was afraid of him, but because I couldn’t let his proximity distract me. He didn’t stop me, but his hand was firm on my hip.Maybe I was harsh in calling him a hypocrite, but it was true, and I wouldn’t apologize for it. I would call him out on his bullshit. We were together. Yes, we were new, but I wouldn’t pretend to keep him happy. I wasn’t that woman anymore. It didn’t matter if he was my mate. Andrius would hear me. Without giving him a chance to respond, I snapped again.“You’ve got a real chance here to make them see vampires differently. Instead of taking it, you’ve kept her locked up underground. She’s one of your own, and yet, no one bats an eye
“I don’t, but that’s not what’s I’m worried about right now. Why is there blood on your collar?” Levi glanced between the two of us. I crossed my arms in front of my chest and stared into his brown eyes. I was being hostile without reason but I couldn’t help it. This uncomfortable feeling was quickly festering inside of me and if I didn’t just come out with it it would bubble up. My best friend tilted his head to the side, his eyes lit up, and a bloody knowing smile pulled the corners of his lips.“Are you jealous?” His tone was light and I swear I heard a laugh in there.“I’m sure whatever poor soul he’s just torn apart deserved everything he got,” Andrius murmured in my ear.“Levi didn’t answer the question.” I wasn’t laughing and I wouldn’t. Not until I got an answer. Was I being illogical? Maybe, but I’ve never known Levi to kill anyone. Yes, even after what he did to Dylan. ‘Who did he feed from?’ blared on repeat in my head. I chewed on my lip and Levi’s gaze dropped to the nerv
Danny’s words were reassuring. Duke had an effect on me, but up to this point, it wasn’t uncomfortable. There was something here, between us. I wasn’t completely sure what it was, but I welcomed it. Andrius cleared his throat and I turned to face him. I giggled when I noted the side eye he was giving Duke. It made me happy knowing he had people he could be himself with. I loved that whatever was between me and Duke didn’t cause problems. None that I could see yet, anyway. The little jealousy between them wasn’t anywhere between the hate love vibes that Andrius and Levi had, but I’ve quickly realized that I love being between two men. I giggle to myself and Andrius raises an eyebrow at me.“Duke is right. The pack’s opinion matters, but what we say is the end of it.” Andrius’ teasing gaze had turned as serious as his words.“You said most will listen. Does that mean… he will be in danger within these walls?” I didn’t like the idea of Levi being in danger, or having to live a life of it
Andrius huffed and I couldn’t help but smile. I’ve never had a group of people I could hang out with, and definitely not one that were willing to fight over my time. I had Liz, but I didn’t have Levi until recently. Adding more people—long term people gave me that sickly warm feeling in my chest and I blinked quickly to stop myself from tearing up. I’d been so worried they wouldn’t like me.“I don’t have anything… too serious until Friday,” Andrius grumbled before he lifted his cup of orange juice to his lips. I was reminded of the meeting with his appointed chosen mate and her dad. That means no one will know who I am until after he clears that up. That should make me feel weird, feel small, but I only sit straighter in my seat. I’m glad I’m here. I wanted everyone to know I’m the woman by his side. Everyone at the table knew about her, but now I’m sitting by Andrius. Did th
After Duke left, I took more time looking through the multiple dresses Levi packed in a pack for me, only to end up with black leggings and a red v-neck that hugged my curves. I normally wore loose fitting clothes—they were like armor. But I wanted them to like me. Thank you, L. With my arm looped in Andrius’, he led me downstairs. At the thought of meeting those closest to him, I was a mix of both excitement and nerves. They were pack. Family. I had grown up outside of my own, but we were so low on the chain and lived far from the packhouse it almost felt like we were rogues sometimes.“They’ll love you.” Andrius must have noticed my worry.“And if they don’t?” My voice was a whisper as my feet touched the landing.“Then Duke can kill them for you.” He chuckled by my side, and I playfully slapped him. We walked through the main area, post the couches, and tables. I caught the aroma of a delicious meal and my mouth watered at the same time my stomach growled. Heads turned as we steppe
AmiaAndrius gave no explanation about his visit and I wasn’t sure what to make of this. I had no problem meeting his best friend. I mean, he had to be if he’d chosen him as his right-hand man, right? What confused me was Andrius letting him in despite what I’m wearing, or the lack of clothing I was wearing, and despite where we were. This is supposed to be our room. At that realization goosebumps spread down my arms. The math wasn’t mathing and I was starting to wonder if his friend was more than a friend.That would complicate things.Every hair stood on end as his beta stepped into the room. My eyes dropped to the tactical boots and then my brows raised as they swept up, up, up the army green pants to the thoroughly filled out black t-shirt. He was dressed like a soldier, not a beta. At least, not the way I envisioned a beta to dress, but all thought disappeared as he the rest of him appeared. My lips parted as our gaze locked.Holy hell.Baby blues burned holes into mine. There wa
Struggling against the blanket of heat that was now suffocating me, I tried to push it off, but it wouldn’t budge. It had the opposite effect. It pulled me in and squeezed. Grumbling, I fight sleep, which is hard because I’m drained. I’m not getting anymore shut eye when I’m sweating my ass off. The first thing I see is a wall of pure muscle and my throat is dry and my nipples pebble as I recalled everything that happened last night.Instead of being bathed in sunlight, a barrier was on top of the glass and blocked it out. This kept the rays from coming in through the ceiling. Except for the double doors on the other side of the room. Even in his sleeping state, his cock is thick and long against my belly. My lips spread in a wolfish grin as I think of waking him up with my mouth, but my stomach growled, reminding me there are more important things than sex. Food.“Andrius…” My voice is raspy with sleep and I suspect from all the moaning I did last night. He doesn’t answer, doesn’t mo
Our breathing mixed with the potent smell of sex filled the room. Andrius didn’t rush to get off and walk over to the bathroom. No, he was a still force above me. He had a vice grip around his cock. His eyes roamed over every inch of me he had marked. Trembles wracked my body as I quivered with pleasure. Beneath his gaze, I felt exposed yet adored. Nothing like the way I’d felt trapped beneath Dylan. Not much time had passed, but Goddess, it felt like I’d made so much progress. I could think of my shitty ex and not completely cave in on myself.Even now, with my stomach rolled squished, my pussy bared, and my hair most likely a tangled mess behind me, none of it mattered. Andrius’ hungry gaze confirmed my thoughts. He could continue looking at me that way, and I’d hold whatever disadvantageous position he put me in.“Mine,” Andrius growled.“Yours,” I confirm