Seraphina's POVA hot rush of euphoria welled inside of me. Coiling my belly. Expanding in my chest. The waves of my orgasm pulled me under, overwhelmed with the sensation of Kit's tongue and fingers playing my body. He knew how to touch me.He knew what my body needed.But even as I came down, I wasn't done. I needed more. I needed to feel him inside of me with a fervent passion. My body hungered for him. I thrashed underneath him as he continued to lick my swollen flesh, watching me with a cocky smugness that only turned up the flames. His fingers left my body and instantly, I ached with the desire to be full again."I-I need more," I panted, my hips bucking against his face as if I didn't just ride his tongue. "More?" he asked playfully, smacking a kiss against my thigh.His mouth felt wonderful. Every single time he kissed me, it didn't matter where, ignited a powerful heat under it. Like his kisses scorched me in the most delicious way. "Yes. More. Unless you
Kit's POVThe sunlight gleamed through the bedroom window, stirring me from a very satisfied sleep. Sera's soft body was wedged between my arms, naked warm skin pressed and plastered against mine. She felt perfect. Nuzzled into my chest, nose puffing hot breath across my neck. Red lovebites and teeth marks were already fading from my skin, but I wanted to wear them forever. The visual of Sera underneath me, squirming and panting about how I belonged to her swam through my head.I wanted her to claim me, choose me, and as I kissed her tangled, golden hair, I knew she had. I felt so fucking happy. A smile forever plastered on my face.My wolf wanted to come out and play last night, waiting for the opportunity for me to let my guard down so he could spring forward and claim her. But I wouldn't let it happen. Even now, he paced under my skin, anxious and irritated, but he'd have to deal.Right now, he can be content with how my scent was all over her. In her hair, along her skin
Seraphina's POV"Hey, Sera, do you mind trying this for me?" Kit asked from the kitchenette, trying his hand at cooking breakfast while I packed our bags for the short trip home. Part of me was already mourning the loss of not waking up to him anymore.It's only been two mornings, but I loved feeling the sun come through the curtains. It would bathe him with golden light, making him look more stunning than he usually did. I'd grown used to the feeling of his skin against mine.Curled up together under the comforter, surrounded by his smell. Earthy and musky and unabatedly Kit, I wished I could bottle it up and take it around to smell him whenever I wanted. It had a calming effect on me. Even when I had a nightmare last night, I woke up, buried my nose in his shoulder and he soothed me right back to sleep. I zipped up the bag and walked over to him, smelling what looked like fried potatoes, but it didn't smell remotely like hash. "Sure," I offered, parting my lip so he could
Seraphina's POVAs Kit and I drove back to the homestead, I still hadn't received my morning messages from Rosie. This was odd—nearly noon. Annie would be awake by now. Rosie would have taken Annika to work with her. I would have gotten a picture of Annie playing in Rosie's herb display.My hands began to tingle, and I had a sinking feeling in my gut.I didn't like this. I didn't like this at all. Kit reached over to me, grasping my hand. Usually, his touch soothed me, but not today. I felt on edge. My magic hummed, as anxious as I was."Are you okay?" Kit asked, eyes on the road as we turned onto the dirt road that led to Rosie's extended driveway. My throat began to ache, and my voice was small. "Something is wrong."He could feel it too, his shoulders curling forward, bending his neck toward the road. His nostrils flared as if he was taking in every tiny piece of information he could. "Shit," he growled. "I smell blood.""Drive," my voice dropped. Tendrils of fe
Kit's POVI've never seen so much rage before. Violent.White-hot.Insurmountable rage.Sera stared up at me, mouth curled into a teeth-baring snarl. I could smell her blood dripping from her hand from how hard she struck the pillar. I knew when she calmed down, it would hurt like hell. Her eyes were bloodshot, glaring at me like daggers made of ice. She couldn't leave, not blinded by emotion. That would get Annika hurt. "Get out of my way!" Sera roared, slamming her hands against my chest violently. The force startled me and I stumbled backward, letting her keep walking.I could stop her in her tracks. Throw her over my shoulder and pin her into the earth, but that wouldn't solve this. It wouldn't make her see. She was surrounded by darkness, unseeing, imperceptive to her actions. She was all ice and brimstone. The only things she could feel were wrath and cold. She sidestepped me, running to the car with a vengeance. Her feet hit the ground, kicking up dirt and
TW: Mentions of domestic abuse and traumatic childbirthSeraphina's POVI didn't remember the drive to Kit's apartment. He was silent, breath puffing through his nose. Visibly angry, but trying to keep it under control for me. My gaze never left the kitty stuffy, eyeing the stains, thinking about all the ways to scrub out the blood and make it perfect again for Annie.Annie.Damn it.Tears streamed down my cheeks. Pain shot through my chest. Oh God, so much pain. I'd never imagined it. The only time I'd ever felt like this was when Annika was snatched from my arms moments after she was born.After I'd been in labor, alone in the dark for hours. I screamed, trying to claw out of my skin to get away from the torment, but I couldn't. I was trapped in my flesh, scared I'd die alone. But when I had fought my battle, seen through the war of childbirth, I had my daughter.And she was perfect.Only to have William barge into the room, and take her away from me. Midwives and doc
Kit's POVMonitors beeped. Nurses came in and out, greeting me as they did every morning. I had mornings and Levi had evenings. Neither of us wanted to leave Rosie alone for very long. She healed fast, but even so, Will's men had done a number on her. Beat her within an inch of her life.Her bruises were yellowing, lacerations becoming more shallow. The nurses would hang new bags of saline and nutrients to keep her alive. But Rosie still hadn't woken up since Sera and I found her. According to her doctor, they think she was like that all night. Hours unable to move. Alone.God, it made me sick to my stomach.It had been three weeks and Sera and I were almost out of time. Every morning, I woke up before her and left to go see Rosie. Sera knew where I was, but she never wanted to join me.I think she felt guilty for how she treated Rosie when we found her, strung out on rage, barely able to control her emotions. I knew Rosie wouldn't blame her for that, but Sera carrie
Seraphina's POVWe were out of time.I didn't sleep at all last night, and neither did Kit. We were both too anxious for the drive through the Blood Moon packlands. Part of me was buzzing with excitement to see Annika and hold her in my arms again. But the bigger, louder part of me kept telling me this wasn't a reunion. It was a walk to the gallows. If this went poorly, I would be dead, Kit would shortly follow and Annika would be raised by a monster. Forced to carry out William's legacy under the lens of it being an honor. He would have taken her from me, completely.We didn't take much with us. A few changes of clothing. A few snacks. The carved turtle in one of my pockets. A discrete chain of silver in the other. I had all intention of stuffing William's mouth with it if I got close enough to him.Thoughts of Annika tucked away safely in my arms kept me anchored. Adrenaline rushed through my ears, and my knuckles white in my lap. But I had to hold onto the anger flarin