“Look at me.”
She opened her eyes, turned her head, and smiled at Drantos. He smiled back.
“You’re my mate. I love you, Dusti. Please love me and don’t leave.”
The look in his eyes nearly broke her heart. He was still afraid she’d refuse him. It leveled her that she could make someone as fierce as Drantos feel real fear. Her hands slid from his shoulders. She caressed the column of his throat and winced a little at the sight of the ragged wound she’d inflicted with her teeth. She didn’t have fangs so the bite mark resembled two big half-moon shapes with blood welling out of them.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to do that.”
“It doesn’t hurt. It will heal.”
She forced her attention from what she’d done to him. “I can’t lick you to seal your wounds, can I? I want to.”
“You can lick me, but no. Those traits weren’t passed down to you. Your human blood likely blocked it.” He held her gaze. “Will you stay with me as my mate?”
She nodded. “I will, Drantos. I’m your mate.” Her fingertips moved to trace his jawline on both sides of his face. “I do love you.”
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“I believe you.”
“I need to get you home.”
“That means we have to move, right? I’m kind of comfy right where we are.”
“We can’t remain here. Decker may send more men hunting for you and I won’t risk your safety.” He paused. “There’s a faster way to get home than to walk there.”
“You want to sling me over your shoulder again? I’m not loving that idea. I know you had to run with me to get away from Aveoth but I really don’t want a repeat.”
“No.” He hesitated. “I could shift and you could ride on my back.”
Dusti grimaced. “Shit.”
“It’s still me.”
“I know but I like you this way so much more.” She knew he worried about her safety and, as a beast, he could move faster with four legs instead of just two. “Damn. I’m going to need a drink later.”
He chuckled. “I have a fully stocked bar at the cabin.”
“You really are perfect. Okay.” She forced a nod. “I can do this. I can.”
“It’s like riding a horse.”
“I lived in L.A. I never had access to one. I don’t count being strapped to that asshole when he kidnapped me as a fun experience either.”
“It will be a fun adventure with me.”
“Right.” She sighed. “Let’s do this. The faster, the better, before I chicken out.”
“You’re being very brave for me and I appreciate it. I know you’d prefer not to see me that way.”
“It’s not really bravery motivating me. It’s the fact you told me you have a Jacuzzi tub that urges me to deal with you in fur a lot faster. Plus, I really am starving. I’m assuming you have food at home.” She hesitated. “Your eyes turning pure black scare me more than the hair or the deadly looking claws do. I also feel a little sick when I hear the transformation. It’s kind of a yucky sound. I don’t want to offend you, don’t mean to, but I want to be honest. I think I’m doing good though, considering a few days ago before the crash I would have just run screaming if I saw you in fur.”
Drantos lifted up a little and gently withdrew from her body. She hated the feeling of him separating from her but didn’t protest.
“I can’t help any of that. I know my eyes turn black. It’s me though. Just remember that, and yes, I have food at home. While you enjoy the tub, I’ll make you a wonderful dinner. This won’t be so bad. Just wrap your legs around me and hug my neck. Hold on tight.”
“Okay but don’t ever ask me to do you in fur because ewwww. You’re damn hot in skin but not the other way.”
He laughed, lifted totally off her to his knees, and then held out his hand. “You have my word.”
She put her hand in his. “Good because yeah, that’s just too freaky for me.”
“I swear.” He chuckled. “It doesn’t do it for me either. Some VampLycans have sex in their animal form but I never have. Not a turn on.” His heated gaze darted down her body. “I love creamy, soft flesh.”
“Well, I have that in abundance.”
“I’m happy about that.” He easily pulled her to her feet and then rose to his.
Chapter Twelve
Dusti walked into the woods to use the bathroom and when she returned, she faced Drantos in fur. His massive beast body stood perfectly still while he watched her silently with those black eyes that still made her shiver. No sign of the man she loved lurked in their dark depths.#p#分页标题#e#