“It’s fine. She just needs to adjust her position.” Kaden said. The Lycan watched anxiously as Kaden cautiously released his hold on her shoulder.
He wrapped his arm around her waist. “Are you ready?”
“Yes.” She gritted out between clenched teeth. Already, sweat was dotting her forehead and her tanned face was pale.
He lifted her in a smooth motion, pushing her more firmly against him, and she gave a hoarse cry of pain. Her entire body stiffened and then she slumped against him.
Tristan barked sharply as Kaden felt Sophia’s throat. Her pulse beat steadily and he stared down at the Lycan. “She’s fainted. That’s probably better for her.”
The Lycan whined as Kaden urged the horse back into a fast trot. Sophia moaned lightly but didn’t wake. Kaden glanced down at her and, holding the reins in one hand, used his other to carefully brush Sophia’s hair away from her face. He pushed her head into his throat again. She muttered something, her lips brushing against his skin, and he inhaled sharply as his arm tightened around her.
His cock hardened in his pants to push against her backside, and he thanked the gods that she was unconscious. He was attracted to the Lycan, had been since the moment he had woken to feel her hand on his stomach, and he cursed himself bitterly.
He hated the Lycans. It didn’t matter that this particular Lycan had gorgeous dark eyes and soft hair. Nor did it matter that she had full breasts that were practically begging for his touch, and a curvy ass that was cushioning his hardening cock quite nicely. There was nothing good about Lycans. He would be wise to remember that, no matter how attractive they were.
He snorted angrily to himself. It had been over four years since he’d had sex, and this Lycan happened to have the body type he liked best. That was the reason for his attraction to her and nothing else. In fact, once he convinced Bree to leave these Lycans and she was safe, he would find a hundred human women who had full breasts and dark hair, to ease his need.
Your sister won’t leave him. You’re a fool if you think she will.
He sighed and took a quick look at the Lycans around him. None of them were looking at him, and he buried his face in Sophia’s hair and inhaled deeply. Bree thought she was in love with the Lycan but he would remind her of their cruelty. She was a smart girl and would understand that he was only doing what was best for her.
* * *
Kaden stared into the fire. They had arrived home nearly half an hour ago, and Tristan had quickly carried Sophia into the house to her mother. It had been chaotic and loud, with those who had been left behind anxious for answers.
Kaden had expected that Bree would spend some time with him. He hadn’t been able to ignore the hurt he felt when, without a second look at him, Bree had allowed James to pick her up and carry her out of the common room.
The others seemed to have forgotten about him completely as they left the room in small groups. He had been left alone to pace back and forth as a growing sense of unease had built within him.
There was a sharp excited bark, and he smiled a little as Tia entered the room. She went to him eagerly and he scooped her up, petting her roughly as she licked his hand and arm with her small pink tongue.
“You’re a good girl then, aren’t you?” He shifted her in his arms. “You’re starting to get chunky. What have they been feeding you?”
“I let her eat whatever she wants.”
He looked up to see the young girl that Draken had caught in the woods, standing motionless in the room.
“Hello there.” He gave her a friendly smile. “You’re Leta right?”
She didn’t reply and he looked down at the little dog in his arms. “Her favourite food is rabbit.”
“I know that!” The little girl snapped at him. She took a few steps closer and glared at him. “Tia loves me more than she loves you.”
“Does she?” He replied mildly.
“Yes. She sleeps with me and she plays with me every day.”
She traced her hand across the back of the couch. “I don’t like you.” She suddenly announced.
“You don’t even know me.” He smiled at her.
“I know you’re going to try and take Bree and Tia away from us.” She replied.
“And how do you know that?”
“I heard mama and Aunt Maya talking. They said you would try and convince Bree to leave because you’re afraid of Lycans.”
“I’m not afraid of Lycans.”
“You should be!” She snarled and he watched, amusement etching into his face, as she growled and her eyes glowed at him.
“My brother loves Bree. He won’t let you take her away from us.” Her voice had become lower, and her fingers were digging into the couch. “I won’t let you take her away from us.”