Total pages in book: 139
Estimated words: 129268 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 646(@200wpm)___ 517(@250wpm)___ 431(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 129268 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 646(@200wpm)___ 517(@250wpm)___ 431(@300wpm)
Devin’s dominance suffocates the room and it’s a heady feeling. Devin’s silver eyes pierce mine. His aggravation lingers in his words, but I know it’s not intended for me. “Do you think it would please me to have you bow to me simply because he,” he sneers the word, “wants you to?”
Pride flows through me as I relax my shoulders and lean into him to stare into his gaze. “I think it would please you if I sucked your dick in front of them.” I purr with a flirtatious smile as my hand gently strokes his inner thigh. I must still be in heat because the idea turns me on. I hadn’t intended for the comment to be taken seriously, but as I picture myself on my knees between his legs, taking his cock into my mouth in front of everyone to see, a warmth flutters in my lower belly. So much so that I almost drop to my knees in front of him. My aching core clenches in need as I lick my lips.
“These are the mates that gave you so much trouble? A broken wolf and a bitch in heat?” Natalia’s words break the haze of lust clouding my judgment. Alec looks between his two companions with obvious revulsion.
Dom snarls and Caleb’s smile slips as he glares at Natalia.
“Enough!” Alec reprimands his colleagues.
My heart hurts for Lizzie. Broken wolf. She blows off the comment with the joyful laugh she’s known for, all while shrugging and rolling her eyes. I know it hurts her, though. I can see it in her expression.
“Carol will be here in five. Then we’ll get this press conference done and over with.” Alec walks to the window to study the forest with a stern look on his face. I don’t understand how he’s aligned with the two of these pricks. I’m also not sure who he is. Or what he is.
“I see you have a new pet, Veronica.” Remy’s eyes travel along Veronica’s body with obvious desire. It surprises me since I figured he was with Natalia. Even more unexpected is Natalia’s heated gaze at his comment.
“I’m her mate.” Vince’s strong voice is relaxed. He’s not threatened in the least. The lack of offense seems to take the wind out of Remy’s sails.
“You let the dogs speak for you now?” Natalia picks up where Remy left off. What a fucking bitch! All eyes turn to Veronica for her response. She tilts her chin up slightly and leans into Vince’s embrace, which makes him smile. She kisses his cheek and then turns to face me.
“Don’t mind the bitch in heat comment,” she says and I meet Veronica’s dark eyes. “You can’t help the heat, and there’s nothing wrong with being a bitch.” She turns in Vince’s arms and starts to lead him toward the hall.
“You’re turning your back on the Authority, sweetheart?” Natalia casually calls out with a cocked brow.
Veronica offers up the same threatening smirk in return and answers easily. “My back, no, but I’ve been known to turn a blind eye. Wouldn’t you agree, darling?” The older vampire pales and her thin lips press into a hard line.
“Come, pup, this doesn’t concern us. You need to show me around.” She grins deviously and takes his hand as she waltzes to the doorway. “Start with your bedroom. I have a treat for you.”
He flashes her an asymmetric grin and says, “Yes, Mistress.” Watching the massive, rugged beast allow his small, feminine mate to lead him away from us makes me smile.
Dom
The sofa groans as I sit back in the seat, but then I immediately lean forward, the nervousness refusing to let go of me. Fuck, I hate that I’m not sitting next to her. Carol bursts through the door in her typical melodramatic fashion. She pops a stick of gum in her mouth and removes her earbuds. The noise flowing from them fills the room. It’s a wonder she’s not deaf.
Clearing my throat, I attempt to relax but it’s next to impossible. The only piece of this situation keeping me steady is that Caleb is right there. Just like I would, he’d give up his life to protect her if anything happened. It offers little relief, though.
Carol smiles brightly as she enters. “So, where are my humans?” Her singsong voice bounces off the walls. She reminds me of Lizzie as she waltzes across the room with confidence. Back before I got ahold of my mate, she had the same carefree air. The thought makes my scowl deepen.
She stands in front of my mate and gasps looking between Caleb and myself. Pointing her finger at the two of us Carol says, “Well, well, congrats to you, lovely lady. A ménage à trois mating; now that’s something you don’t see every day.” Lizzie’s cheeks blaze and that faint change in her makes me long for her. To touch her, to run the back of my hand down her cheek and nip the curve of her neck playfully.