I mulled that over. "That's not a bad idea. Someone has to keep us in the loop, and those snotty-ass Europeans still hate us—okay, me." I will only take partial blame for the havoc Alexis and Athena wreaked on the Barcelona Council, which caused me to be permanently barred from entering Spain. This was compounded because I later went to Poland with a crew of Vampires and we dished out some whup-ass on a bunch of murdering, raping Werewolves."Paul says the Vampire Councils are pressuring him to send the Wolfpack to hunt the rogues," Tyler stated. "But he told us that he won't be rushed. He says that the vamps dealt with the rogue attacks in secret for this long so they can wait a bit longer until he's sure the Pack is stable."That information was a rare bit of news. Paul rarely spoke to me about what he does with the Wolfpack. He doesn't want the Neratomay picking through my head trying to get information until he's ready to give it. He thinks the less I know the better. And he's ri

"No. It would not do to transport my body there. It would be best to handle the transfer on neutral territory. I understand from Ran that both you and your Wolf want to be present. And Monica, of course, will be there.""Of course," I said. It was already an awkward situation. I would loathe being in Monica's house while this went down."You know why this bond had to be created—although you still refuse to accept it."I crossed my arms in front of myself, but realizing that made me look defensive, I uncrossed them. "How can you say that I don't accept it? I haven't made any trouble for you or for her. We haven't argued about it, have we?"He looked above my head for a moment before returning his gaze to me. "No. But you didn't ask about her well-being. You do realize that she is dangerous. And you are not keeping any tabs on her."I tried not to scowl. "And you married her to take care of that.""Married. That is a human term. You are married to Paul, but you are bound to me…as w

He didn't stop. He kept his hips rolling and grinding and pumping into me, and before I knew it, I was rising once again to the heights of ecstasy."Eat," I managed to speak between rough thrusts, "me."With a low, animal growl, Paul leaned down and licked my neck. He sucked the flesh over my pulse and then delivered kisses down my torso, not forgetting my nipples, which were swollen and fat from his many love kisses.I spread my legs, and Paul gripped my hips in his massive hands, holding me in place. I mewled in pleasure and anticipation of my husband's expertise with his tongue.My body tensed and jerked when he swept his tongue along my clit. I trembled as his mouth covered me, and he began to suck and lick and kiss my pussy. Again I came before he did, but I knew how to remedy that. After my body tremors ended, I rolled him onto his back. He gave me a half smile once I had taken his throbbing shaft into my mouth. Although my teeth dropped, I didn't bite. This was just me and

Ran ended his feeding long before he was probably ready, but it was obvious that he was in complete control.I focused my attention on Alexis. I sat on the bed next to him as he fed from a second donor, watching him slowly regain color and waiting for his eyes to open. By the time the third donor was in place, Alexis was warm, and a golden flush of color had returned to his skin.Monica was every bit the doting wife, making sure that the donors were properly in place and that Alexis was comfortable. I had to bite back my jealousy at their domestic show. When he finished feeding from the final donor, Monica removed her silk blouse leaving her dressed in a nude bra. She turned to Alexis and offered her throat.I watched the feeding, but a short time later Alexis reached up and gripped her hair. He pushed her away, and a surprised Monica stumbled backwards and then pressed her fingers against her neck in order to seal the wound that he had failed to heal. Blood splattered onto her twee

He thought that I was warm, but I thought that he was growing warmer as well. He was remembering what it was to be human."You have my heart so solidly in your hands and you still doubt it," I said. "Alexis, you have infinite power. And yet you can get down on the floor and play with a toddler. You fight for me, and you sacrifice for your principles. You are fearless and you are strong. Those are only a few of the things that I love about you. You're right, our bond didn't cause me to fall in love with you. You made that happen."Alexis inhaled, and it filled his chest and made him seem taller and broader. Then he smiled. "Thank you for that."I walked over and cupped his face. "I love you," I whispered. "But I'm committed to Paul."Alexis pulled me against him and I felt like melting in his arms. My body warmed at his touch. It wasn't the Succubus—she was far away from this place. It was only my love for Alexis that made even the simple act of hugging him feel as if I had lost my