*Eats popcorn nervously and sips third coffee today*
LeviThe first thought that first crossed my mind was that I must have misheard. That was the only logical explanation because she couldn’t be serious. When she pursed her lips, I closed my eyes and swallowed. My throat was dry and I was thirsty, so fucking thirsty. I needed to get a better control on my emotions and my thirst. What the hell could Amia have been thinking when she agreed to this? She nonchalantly tells me that she’s going away with a complete stranger for a week and expected me not to get angry?Where would she stay?Where would she sleep?Who would she sleep with?This guy?Fuck.I saw red and almost lost my grip on the other half of me. For her, I tried my hardest to hold onto my humanity, for her I ignored the urge to feed from her. I had thought the day was nearing when I would tell her about what I am. If she were to choose me, I needed her to know what that meant. Those hopes went up in smoke as she talked about him. I clenched my jaw in an effort to stop myself
Amia flushed before she graced me with a smile. She lit up my dark and cold world. Whatever she wanted, I wanted. I nipped at her pinky finger and she startled. She jumped and pulled her hand away, but I yanked it back. She tried not to smile, but I could see how much she liked it.“Are you not going to meet up with your dad anymore?” I asked.“I am. I just don’t think I want to right now. As much as the thought of having a sibling out there intrigues me, I just found out about my dad. I don’t want to jump into all of… that right now. I’ve always been on my own, I’m not ready,” she said.“Is that why you’re accepting Andrius’ offer?” I asked through gritted teeth. I stared down at her hand in an attempt to hide my reaction to saying his name.“No. Saying yes to Andrius is a detour. It’s a path away from the one I’m currently on. I may be running away, but I’m not ready to face my dad, his new wife, and their expectations of what they think I might be like. I… can’t go back to my place
Levi Amia thought she was going to get down the hall and close the door before I closed in on her. I loved know that wasn’t going to happen and I loved watching her scurry away from me even more. That little show of plump cheeks bouncing as she made he way up the stairs may have caught me off guard, but there had never been a chance of her getting away and I was ready to end the hunt. The sound of her hurried steps sent a rush of adrenaline through my body. In a flash I was behind her, inhaling her scent as desperately as an addict taking a long sought after hit. Turning her towards me, I guided her where I wanted her and she cried out as her back hit the wall. Feet scurry as the help run down the hallway and make their way downstairs. “I don’t understand. How?” Amia asked raggedly. She couldn’t believe that she hadn’t tracked my movements, or heard me come up behind her. I could barely hear her over the roar of her blood pumping. My little wolf tried to dart out of my grasp, but sh
“Trust me?” I asked.My voice was hoarse yet gentle. Amia swallowed and then nodded. I gripped my cock and rubbed the tip up and down her folds. A desperate noise fell from her lips as I slapped it down hard against clit. I hummed as I slid it along the wetness that seeped from her. My little wolf liked it when I slapped my cock against her pussy. It took every ounce of restraint I had left not to thrust into her wet and waiting cunt. As much as I wanted to, it wasn’t what we were doing today.I leaned my head forward and spit on my cock. She wriggled her backside impatiently, but I wasn’t in a rush. I used my hand to lather the tip and spread it down my length. I pressed the tip between her thighs and her folds separated as I pushed my hips forward. Her mouth made an o-shape and her eyebrows raised in surprise. I pulled back and thrust my hips forward.My cock slid through her thighs and up her belly. I withdrew to the tip and thrust into her thighs again, making sure to drag my leng
AmiaWhen I woke up hours later, there was a table of fruits, juice, and dinner. I reached for Levi, but found a cold empty bed. My heart dropped and I sat up quickly. Looking around the room, I found him sitting on the couch across from the fireplace. If I hadn’t known him all of my life, I wouldn’t have seen anything but him relaxing. There was nothing that gave him away, nothing except his eyebrows at least. The dip in them told me that he was thinking of something unpleasant, something that made him unhappy.The need to touch him, comfort him had me moving. Throwing my feet off to the side of the bed, I got up and walked toward him. He turned his head and watched me as he approached. His brown eyes bore into my soul, but darkened as they lowered down my body. Following his gaze, I realized I wore nothing but his shirt that hung open at my sides. My cheeks warmed, not from embarrassment, not from shame, but from shyness. It would be pointless to be embarrassed in front of Levi now,
The silence in the room was loud and the intensity was palpable as his words registered. The flames from the fireplace cast shadows along the room, but all I could think about was that this had to be a joke. I blinked and turned my head to the side so I could get a better look at him. Beautiful brown eyes turned and stared back, an unyielding truth in them. I shook my head and chuckled. This was absurd.There was no way Levi was a vampire. It was impossible. If anyone should have known that he was hiding something this big, I would know. No, he couldn’t be a vampire. He couldn’t be anything but what I’ve always known him as. Because if this was true, Levi had been lying to me his entire life. Levi was the one person I had who had never lied to me. He was the one solid thing in my life. He was the one person I could always depend on.Even during the time we weren’t talking, I knew without a doubt that if I needed to, I could talk to him. What stopped me was the insecure thoughts I had.
I hated feeling like I was losing my best friend. Tears filled my eyes again and I failed to keep them from escaping. A stray tear rolled down my cheek, his eyes zeroed in and he leaned down until his lips pressed close to my own. His lips kissed the tear before he wiped it away with his thumb.“I’m Levi, the same guy you’ve known since we were both in diapers. Always have been, always will be,” he whispered.“No, you’re Levi, the ass,” I choked.“I’m yours and that’s what matters. I promised you that I would be whatever you needed. Be that an ass, your friend, or more. My selfishness… allowed me to hope for more and… I’m sorry if you regret what’s happened this weekend, but I don’t. I don’t regret a second of it. I’d do it again if given the chance,” Levi murmured.My lip trembled as I realized how much I’ve fallen for him and how impossible it was for us. Vampires and werewolves did not mix, they barely fraternized with each other. Mating? That wasn’t and wouldn’t be a possibility f
My body warmed at the thought of his lips on mine, but I needed to keep my wits about me. I closed my eyes and told my lady bits to chill out. This weekend has brought a whirlwind of change and I’m surprised that I’m not freaking out yet, or maybe that’s what this is. Yeah, maybe it hasn’t kicked in yet, and maybe, just maybe I’m taking this out on Levi when I have no right. What else could I do though? I still had… prior engagements I needed to clear up, I was leaving tomorrow with Andrius, and thinking about kissing Levi right now.What was wrong with me?Maybe I wanted us to fight, maybe I was waiting for something to get mad at him about, so I could avoid feeling guilty when I left him tomorrow. I swallowed as I watched Levi lean in closer. Deep down, I wanted to cancel on Andrius and see where Levi and I can go. I want to explore what we could be, but apart of me is scared. Not of Levi, but of what it meant, what we would mean. Was I worrying for nothing? Had it already begun? I
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