Sometime between talking and giggling I drifted to sleep. I don’t know what time it was when I began to stir. Low voices swirled around my head, a strong warmth pressed against me and a greedy fingers trailed up and down my body. Flames flickered in the fireplace and shadows danced around the room. It felt as if I hovered above the bed, my head heavy, my needs sated, and my heart content.“… will come for you,” a heavy voice murmured quietly.“I look forward to seeing the cyclops… will enjoy taking his other…. dismembering him,” a seductive voice growled. I fell in and out of consciousness as I tried to follow the conversation.“Whoa there bat boy,” the heavy voice chided.“You watch too many movies,” Levi huffed. “Besides, they don’t know who I am, only that I’m not who they thought I was. All th
The room was quiet, I couldn’t even hear the crackle of the fire as their gaze drilled holes into the side of my face. They were waiting for me and the longer I pretended to be asleep, when they both knew I was awake only made it more awkward for me. Opening my eyes, I stared into darkness before brown orbs danced above me. My gaze darted back and forth between brown and gray eyes. My cheeks warmed. We’d done everything from sucking and jerking to fucking. I had no business being shy now.Sitting up, I gripped the sheet against my chest as I crossed my legs beneath me. My hair cascaded down my back and acted as a light shield from the cold. The two of them looked like they’d slept for days and were well rested. Levi’s silver hair framed his face, his chiseled body was relaxed as he lay on his back. Andrius’ had bed head, he was sitting up with his cock laying between his legs like a sleeping python, and his thighs flexed as my gaze lowered. I couldn’t help but think of how unfair it w
One minute I’m ravenous and the next I can’t bring myself to eat. Under Levi’s watchful eye, I eat as much as I can and then the three of us are dressed and he’s holding my hand while we walk down the hallway. Nervously, I chew on my bottom lip as we descend down the stairs. With Andrius at my back and Levi at my front, I feel comfortable here. Do we have to go to Andrius’ pack?I shook the thought from my mind. I did. I needed to get away, even though I’d rather stay here forever. The front doors opened and I was carried across the front yard, the sound of gravel crunching beneath his feet as we went. A beautiful sleek car waited off to the side. The door slid upward and my eyes bulged.These men and their fancy cars. I don’t even have one and I don’t think I’ve seen them in the same car twice. I wrapped my arms tightly around Levi’s neck as we neared the flashy car. He buried his face into my neck and I did the same to him as he came to a stop. I whimpered and he squeezed me tight b
The sadness I felt as I missed Levi was doused with what felt like a bucket of ice-cold water as Andrius’ words registered. My mental walls shot up from the ground so fast that there were no words to complete that sentence, anything that could possibly make anything about this situation. All the possibilities raced through my mind, and I glared at him as I wondered if he’d courted me, chased me, had me while he had someone waiting at home for him. My first thought was to curse at him. I’m not a violent person, but my hand twitched with the need to slap him.“You can’t be serious,” I hissed.Not only was I officially irritated, but I was pissed. My eyes fluttered shut, and I took a deep breath, battling the word vomit that wanted to spill from my lips. I pushed back the tinge of hurt I felt, biting my lip as I berated myself for giving someone that much power over me. Levi would never hurt me, and I’ve known him my entire life. I opened my eyes and stared forward. All of this was new,
My glass was filled to the rim, and I was close to losing it again. I had never gotten mad at Levi; we had never fought like this. But one car drive with this man, and I wanted to yell at him to pull over. I didn’t know if it was so I could slap him or rip his clothes off and ride him. What the hell is wrong with me? If you’re coming to pick a woman up to bring home, wouldn’t you think of cleaning house so you could empty out your whores? “Well? Let’s hear your reasoning for this one,” I huffed. I pulled my hand from his grip, and this time, he let me go. Crossing my arms in front of my chest, I inched to the right. closer to the window and further away from him. He didn’t have to look at me for me to know he could see me in his peripheral vision. “The Goddess given truth is I was excited,” Andrius said honestly. “What?” I asked. I half laughed and half sounded delirious. “I was excited. I wasn’t thinking about anyone else but you. My mind was filled with thoughts of you all day a
My glass was filled to the brim, and I was close to losing it again. I had never gotten mad at Levi; we had never fought like this. But one car drive with this man, and I wanted to yell at him to pull over. I didn’t know if it was so I could slap him or rip his clothes off and ride him. What the hell is wrong with me? If you’re coming to pick a woman up to bring home, wouldn’t you think of cleaning house so you could empty out your whores? “Well? Let’s hear your reasoning for this one,” I huffed. I pulled my hand from his grip, and this time, he let me go. Crossing my arms in front of my chest, I inched to the right. closer to the window and further away from him. He didn’t have to look at me for me to know he could see me in his peripheral vision.“The Goddess given truth is I was excited,” Andrius said honestly.“What?” I asked. I half
My thoughts are running wild with the bomb Andrius just conveniently dropped after I got in his car. We were far from done talking, but it would have to wait until we arrived because I needed time. The rest of the car ride went by in silence. Was it uncomfortable? For him maybe, but not for me. I’m not the one in the hot seat and I’m not feeling generous enough to reassure him. I might be being petty, but I’m not the one with a hot brunette bimbo waiting at home for me. Okay, that was mean. I may or may not have meant it. I don’t know what she looks like and she’s probably a good person, but I’m not in the right head space to be nice right now because she thinks she’s mating with my man and that has my hackles rising. I don’t share. That may be hypocritical of me, but I don’t. I won’t be sharing Andrius or Levi. I’m not a violent person, but whoever these women are.. they’ll see a side of me no one has seen befo
In Bleeding Moon, my family wasn’t high up enough to live in the packhouse with Dylan. Honestly, we were barely part of the pack. We lived so far from it. And now that I think back on it, I’m so glad we didn’t live with him. He would have had full access to me. I never would have been able to get out from under him. I’ve never really been in a packhouse, and while this is my first time, I know this one is larger than Dylan’s. It’s so grand. It’s a mansion. If that. A chateau would be a better word. A fucking massive one.As we walk in, my imagination couldn’t have pictured this. It was perfect. I don’t mean that in an uncomfortable, sterilized place. I mean in it was perfect for me. I had a feeling this wasn’t a conventional packhouse from the exterior, but… wow. I stared at a living room that had to be at least forty feet wide. A navy blue sectional with gold trim that was probably the size of my living room back home stretched out in front of me. Matching oversize chairs sat on eith
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