“This isn’t easy for me,” she said, gritting her teeth. She couldn’t move as he held her tightly, refusing to let her go.
“And you think this is easy for me? For one year you’ve denied me. I’ve known you were my mate, and you held me back. I’m not going to let you do it again.” He leaned in and kissed her lips. “You’re my mate, my submissive, and I’m going to lay my claim to you but only after I’ve met your family.”
She didn’t want him to meet her mother. Her mother was awful, vile even.
He thrust his pelvis against her core. “I think it’s time for that grand tour.” Daniel withdrew from her, and she couldn’t stop the whimper from leaving her lips. He was torturing her on purpose, she was sure.
“I’m naked, Sir,” she said.
“Good. I like seeing the beauty of my submissive. You’re truly beautiful, Dawn.” He took her hand within his.
He’s ours as much as we’re his.
“This is one of the sitting rooms.” He picked up the remote and pointed it at the screen. “Ah, yes, this is the sports room. The television will only take sports, so no one can complain about what’s on the television.”
Daniel spent all morning taking her from room to room. She loved the age of the house. He’d kept a great deal of the original design and only changed the colors to make them lighter. The details were beautiful as were the patterns on the ceiling. They moved from room to room, and she was surprised he even had a cinema room. “There was a time when thirty people lived here. My father loved to have the pack around. Over time some of the pack died because of old age and moved away with their mates. I keep everything the same as I love having the pack around, too.”
“It’s strange not having a pack close by,” she said.
“I know.” He led the way upstairs toward the first floor where their bedrooms were. After seeing the seventh bedroom, Dawn decided she didn’t need to see all of them. When they were at the attic she smelled the age lying in wait. “I’ve kept a great deal of memories in here.” He led the way into the attic. Inside, Dawn was met by the history of the pack. Pictures of men and women in reserved poses met her. She smiled at the cribs as well. “I slept in this crib,” he said, pressing on the side so the crib rocked.
“This place is amazing.”
“You’ve not seen the best part, baby,” he said, taking her hand and leading her away from the attic.”
“Where are we going?” she asked.
He didn’t speak as he led her to the kitchen. When he opened the door leading to the garden she froze. Being naked inside the house was different from going outside in the open.
“I can’t go out there, Sir.” She bowed her head so he’d see she didn’t mean any disrespect.
“Dawn, we’re over twenty miles from the nearest house. We’re totally alone, and you don’t need to worry about a thing.” He tugged on her hand and wrapped the other around her. “Do you really think I’d let anyone else see you naked?” He took her mouth, plunging his tongue within.
She moaned, opening up to him.
“Do you trust me?” he asked.
Opening her eyes, which she’d closed during his kiss, she stared at him. “Yes.”
“Good.” He stepped out into the open. She followed him feeling the slight chill in the air.
“There’s going to be a storm soon,” she said.
“I know.”
He led the way down the path, and when they got to the stoned path, Daniel picked her up in his arms to carry her across.
She let out a squeal, shocked by his strength.
He’s an alpha. Of course he can lift you.
“I don’t feel pain, remember,” she said, laughing.
“I know, but I don’t want to watch you walking across the stones.” He placed her back on her feet once they were on the grass. Daniel took the lead once again walking toward the edge of the water feature. The beauty of the water falling captured her attention. She wondered what it would be like to stand in the water and have it wash over her. Dawn didn’t realize she’d said it out loud until Daniel spoke.
“Another time,” he said, kissing her. He took her past some of the trees and turned left. She didn’t have a clue where they were going, and she didn’t care.
Through the cover of trees she saw the small cabin. Daniel walked up the steps, keeping her with him. He took out a key, unlocking the door for her to enter. Again, he flicked the light switch on, bringing light to the dark room. There were no windows, and the privacy was welcome. She rubbed the chill from her arms, even though the weather didn’t bother her.