ALDRICThe truth is, all this sentimentality irritates me. I only lower my guard with my woman, but that doesn’t mean I don’t feel it for real.“I’ll draft a manuscript for you to deliver to Beof. By now, he should be at the western borders. We need to meet, and on your way, find out the situation at the Vampire King’s castle,” we start planning.Quinn’s eyes never leave the door; his mind is never truly focused on the conversation.I understand him perfectly.For a man of our kind, his mate is the most sacred thing. He’s just going to have a hard time with this one.Even in her current state, Gabrielle is a tough bone to chew, and it remains to be seen whether the jackal will become my father-in-law or if I'll end up losing a guardian from my ranks.*****GABRIELLEAfter talking to Valeria, I finally feel at peace.I never thought I’d end up like this. Kael played me until the very last moment. I always underestimated him—that was my biggest mistake.I sense a presence. Now that I’m
GABRIELLEI woke up abruptly, tense. It wasn’t the healing sorceress—I knew exactly who it was.“Relax, don’t make any sudden movements. I’m just keeping your healthy skin clean, as the healer instructed,” his low, soft voice poured into my ears.I could picture him leaning over my body, his blond hair falling to his shoulders, his golden eyes focused.I had only seen him briefly when I expanded my senses upon rebirth. He’s beautiful and masculine, so sexy. He could easily find a mate within his own kind. I’m not the one for him—especially not now, not after what I’ve become.“You don’t have to do this. There are others who can—”“Of course, I have to do this. No one can take care of you better than I can,” he said. I remember his voice giving me strength amidst all the chaos and pain.“No,” I raised my hand, trying to grasp his wrist, frustration burning inside me from not being able to see anything—not even having the power to "see" my surroundings with my mind.I never thought I’d
QUINN“Celine, do you really want to take on such a dangerous mission alone?” I spoke through the bathroom door while she was getting ready to leave.“I know it’s important, but maybe they can track Beof through magic.”“Brother,” she suddenly stepped out, already dressed, with her dark hair pulled up in a high braid that fell down her back.“We’ve spent our whole lives fighting to fit in somewhere—at least I have—and I dragged you along with me, making you feel like an outcast too. You’ve found your mate now, and I have to keep searching for my path.”She raised her hand and placed it on my shoulder, looking at me with that innate bravery in her bones.“No matter what I say, you’re not going to back down, are you?” I sighed, cupping her cheeks and pinching them.“When you were a baby, you were so cute and always followed me around like a little tail. When did I lose my obedient Celine?”She huffed, pretending to be annoyed, but the redness in her ears betrayed how poorly she hid it w
GABRIELLEDamn it, it’s the white sorceress—but she’s not alone. The rich scent of apples seeps into my nose, impetuous and dominant.How the hell can I get rid of this relentless man?*****"Help me remove her bandages. The medicine I applied should have done its job by now...""Wait, sorceress!" I grab her hand almost by accident. "Can’t you do that alone? If not, wait for my daughter or another woman to help you…""Valeria is busy and pregnant. Do you really want to burden her even more? Or have her worry about seeing you injured?" His firm, masculine voice leaves me no room to refuse.I press my lips together, annoyed. I certainly don’t want to add more weight to my daughter’s shoulders, but why can’t this useless witch do it herself? It’s just removing a bandage!"I’m allowing him to stay because he’s your mate. I believe it’s best for him to know how to care for you," the sorceress explains with respect but firmness.They used to tremble in my presence, and now they even dare to
GABRIELLEI hear the whisper of clothes being removed, and I can imagine that powerful, tall, and well-built body completely bare.For some reason, the urge to see every inch of his skin floods my senses. I fantasize about how his manhood might look—the shape, the color, the size—and I swallow hard at the images my heated mind is conjuring.I lower my head, feeling a little embarrassed. I need to control myself, or my scent will betray me. We’re mates, and just as that lustful aroma of apples and honey is affecting me, I know very well that he can sense my desires too.The bond between mates is something far too serious. I don’t even know this man, yet I feel hopelessly drawn to him.His bare footsteps echo on the tiles, and I decide to stand up and show some autonomy. I’m blind—so what? I’m not some helpless woman who can’t even take a bath on her own.However, as I stand too quickly from the bench and take a step forward, my foot slips on the moisture created by the steam in the roo
GABRIELLE"You're very handsome, from what I could see in the sanctuary. You seem trustworthy and understanding... sexy, very... masculine…" and you have such a sweet and delicious scent that makes me want to eat you up..."Ahem, anyway, you could easily find another mate, even someone younger…""I like older women, and I don't need anyone else. I've already found my mate..." He grabs my hair in a firm fist, tilting my head back and taking control of my movements.My breathing quickens at his words, and his tongue sensually licks the edge of my ear, his fingers trailing down my exposed neck."I have many more qualities, darling. You just need to try them, and I'm sure you'll like them..." he murmurs, sucking on my earlobe while his fingers lazily circle my collarbone."You're too cocky, Lycan...""I know I turn you on, Gabrielle. The scent your pussy is giving off is driving my wolf crazy. No matter how much your lying mouth tries to deny it, your desires betray you.""Mmmm," I moan a
GABRIELLEI deserve this, after so many centuries of doing nothing and being imprisoned inside a damn statue.I grab the edge of the bathtub, feeling around with my hands and clinging to it, moving completely backward.A sensual sigh escapes his lips when I practically sit on his cock, feeling it tremble against my ass.I love the way his body responds to mine, even though I know I’m at my worst.He wastes no time rubbing my front; I notice he's careful with my arms—they seem to have been the most affected—and the area of my chest, just above my breasts.I'm grateful I was wearing the dress made from the blood of the Selenias, which protected me from the explosion.“Wait, lycan…” I grab his hand as it begins to move down my stomach while the other lazily caresses the areola of my breast, which hardens, begging for his attention.“Do you really want me to stop?” His heavy breath falls against my neck, sending shivers down my spine.His rough, sexy words invade my ear, and I’m completel
QUINN"Thanks for the lesson, I’ve memorized it by heart," I suddenly growl into her ear, biting down hard on her earlobe until I taste the hint of blood dripping onto my tongue.My female trembles from head to toe—I know very well that the vampire side of her loves bites.I take control after letting her play for a while, sliding my hand down as my fingers go straight to her pussy, more than ready and dripping pure desire."Aahhhh," she moans like a beautiful courtesan, arching her back when I slam three fingers inside her, immediately working them in and out, facing little resistance from her wet, stretched pussy.I picture her lying on the bed with her legs spread wide, taking my cock inside that needy little thing, squeezing me and draining the life out of me, and my desires soar through the roof."Sshhh ggrr, baby, who said you could stop jerking me off?" I growl, grabbing her hand and pressing it firmly around my cock, making her continue stroking me.Didn’t she want to teach me