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‘Don’t lie. We always
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my hand almost falls back into the soapy water.
can tell when you’relying. We just let you believe that we’re tricked by your words.” That takes my breath away with her truth.
“I just think that he’s nice.” The plate in
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My father looks at the lake, nods his head yes, wiping away at his eye. A long discussion with hand gestures and posturing toward Dallas. He holds himself still, listening as they all give him something that’s on their minds. Dallas nods in agreement with everything they say.
“How long have you been interested in him?” Her voice hits my back with my sisters standing behind her.
“Has he met his mate yet?” There was a hint of sadness in her voice. “She died.” They all inhale a breath.
“So he’s free to be claimed.” “Mother, I have a mate.”
“Who doesn’t want you.” It’s spit out by my sister. Her disgust for him rolls off her body in powerful waves of contempt.
Looking out the window, I can see that my father is shaking hands with Dallas, along with my sisters‘ mates. Giant grins are on all their faces.
“What pack is he from?”
“I never asked. All I know is that his mate died and he’s here. That’s it. I don’t want to talk about this again.” Turning to look at my mother, I let her
know this conversation is over.
My mother goes to open her mouth again. “Stop, Mom.”
The males enter the house, Dallas giving me a once–over before looking away.
“Time for presents!” my sister cheers.
Bags are placed in front of me, and everyone watches as I open gifts bought with love. Each one has a special meaning to the buy. I feel overwhelmed with emotion. I don’t need the presents; I just need this. How it is right now, in this moment…this is the best feeling.
Dallas sits close to me on the couch, not touching, just there beside me. I can feel the heat of him soaking into my skin, and a shiver passes through me. This is how Clayton must feel with Kennedy beside him. This is how he must constantly feel by her presence, a constant state of arousal.
My family stays well into the night, laughing and telling Dallas stories of when I was a small pup. My mother tells him I was born in the month of abundance, that I’m a giver, always giving what I had to others. It starts with a yawn by my father, stating he needs to get to bed, that he’s too old to stay up so late. My sisters follow, leaving Dallas, who doesn’t look too keen to go anywhere except where he’s sitting.
My stomach is fluttering to be all alone with this male wolf.
“Do you want anything else to drink or eat?” I’m at the sink, putting away the dry dishes.
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houlder.”
“No, I’mfine.” His voice has dropped lower. He’s standing right behind me now. Nhold onto the sink with my hands to steady myself. I can feel taking the hair tie that binds my braid. He doesn’t say a word. His nose rests against my head, inhaling. He unravels my hair; it’s loose start to run through it. This is the first time a male has groomed me. Strong fingers run through the pale blond hair; my scalp is tingling
His warm breath tickles behind my ear, then the softest kiss is placed on my neck. The collar of my red shirt is pulled to expose the skin of He tastes me with his tongue. My legs are going to give out; I can feel it.
“Rya.” His hand on my hip turns me to face him.
my
It’s slow motion glorious the way he steps into me…the way his male body brings quivers to my skin. Soft lips brush against my cheekbone, a nip jawline. I can feel his head pull away just enough for our eyes to meet. He doesn’t let me have time to decide; he decides for me. His lips are gentle against mine. A hint of tongue glides out against my mouth. I move my mouth with his lead, hands wrapping around his neck, pulling myself into him. deep inside of him shakes me. I’mshaking.
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I can’t get close enough as I rub against the part that makes me quiver. He gives a moan, biting softly on my bottom lip. I can smell myself, my body’s response to drive him forward, signaling to the wolf that I am receptive to his advances.
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