"Did you love him?"
"No, of course not," she said earnestly, grabbing my face with both her hands. "It's just we kissed a couple of times." I snarled out and held her to me.
"Carolyn, I love that you came to me as pure as I came to you. It pisses me off that you even let another man close to you because you're mine, damn it, but I begrudgingly understand. You knew nothing of your destiny. But know this now, no other man will touch you again. I want to rip the others apart for just considering it." It was insane for me to feel like this considering she had been untouched when we mated, but I didn't like the idea that anyone could have taken her heart from me.
She tried to get out of my arms, but I didn't let her. "No, don't move. I can't change how I feel about it, but it's done and over with. I shouldn't have asked questions I didn't want the answers to. Just so you know, if he comes anywhere near you, I'll kill him."
"Kane, this is too much for me. I want to go lay down." I let her up from me, trying to figure out how to keep her from wanting to leave me.
I gave her about two minutes before I had to talk to her. I could hear her thoughts and they weren't good. I can't. I don't want … to … shit he can hear me. Stupid wolf shifter shit.
I'm sorry this isn't what you wanted. I wish I could just walk away and leave you be, but I can't. She was laying on the bed with her head covered by her pillow. Carolyn mumbled from her hiding place, "Kane, what if you change on me?"
"You're afraid of me shifting again? You didn't seem too scared before."
"No, that's not what I mean. What if you stop wanting me? I'm supposed to give up the control of my private life and give every part of me over to you. What happens when I'm not enough?"
"Not enough. Those words could be used to describe our relationship. There are not enough hours in a day that I get to look at your lovely face. There are not enough words to say that I need you. Not enough time will ever pass to make me stop wanting you."
Look at me, Carolyn.
I leaned down on the bed. "We are fated. My life depends on you. It doesn't work the other way around. Because of your free will, you can leave me at any time. I'll never leave you- ever. And know this, Carolyn. I won't lose you. I'll do anything and everything in my power to keep you mine. The thought of losing you would be unbearable. I won't fight fair because I can't be without you. When I told you, ‘you were mine,' I meant it."
Even though I was overwhelmed, all I felt was his love for me. It poured into my soul, washing over me. He thought it was a one-sided affair, but it wasn't. I wanted him more than I thought possible. I just didn't know how to deal with the supernatural. It seemed like something from Evelyn's movies, not something that would become my existence. But truth be told, I'd do anything it took to keep you, too.
His mouth was on mine, and all thoughts of the past or the paranormal were gone. All there was, was Kane. Slowly he pushed me back down and laid beside me. Everything about him exuded pheromones that called to me and demanded I give in to his desires, and I did just that.
We woke up just as the sun went down, but I didn't want to crawl out of his arms. I giggled when he held me tighter. No, not letting go.
"I don't want to get up, either, but I have to pee, Mayor Holt. Is that permissible, sir?" I lifted his strong arm off my waist. He played like his arm was dead weight until I tried to bite it.
He chuckled deeply. "I suppose, but you better return quickly. I want to hold on to you until you understand you're mine." He may have been playful, but the look in his eyes was serious.
"I understand it, alright, but I want to be held anyway." I rushed to the bathroom embarrassed about peeing in front of him, but since he could hear from far away, it would take him some distance before he didn't know what I was doing.
Once I washed my hands, I ran back to the room and pounced on top of him. I want him to know that I was all in. I kissed his furry face and licked my way down his chest, nipping on his muscles. He moaned when I looked up at him and with desire in my eyes licked his lips. I slid the sheet off his lower half and his cock stood straight up in the air. It was so thick, long, and perfectly shaped. Gripping my mate's shaft with one hand, I pressed my tongue against the large vein on the underside. He grunted, groaned, and gripped the edge of the headboard. Once my tongue pointed and tasted his tip, I felt the first squirt of pre-come on my tongue. My thighs are getting wet from my own desire.
Sensing my need, he sat up and pulled me onto his cock. I slid down his thick rod, feeling full.
It's so thick.
You make me that way, so suck it up, sweetheart.
Yes, sir.
I felt him pulse inside me and I knew he was close, so was I. I ground down on him. I couldn't believe how fast I'd gotten used to his invasion. He said it had to do with the mating heat. It made us perfectly compatible and insatiable.
I want you from behind, now.
He didn't wait for me. He just lifted me off him and flipped us onto our knees. As I stretched out my arms, he smacked my ass with his wet cock. He continued to thrash me with his hardness like he was making me pay for something.
"Don't ever doubt that you're enough for me. You'll always be the best thing to happen to me. My greatest reason for carrying on."
He started to rub his cock between my cheeks, sending my body into a frenzy. I was so eager, I begged.
"Please, Kane."
"That's what I like to hear, Caro." He thrust into my heat and I shuddered, coming instantly. My walls throbbed and held onto him until he gave me all of him- every last drop.
Chapter Ten
There was a knock at the door and I thought it was Kane coming back with our lunch, but it wasn't. I opened it to find two complete strangers. They didn't have flashing cameras so I knew it wasn't the press; I'd know them a mile away. These two were giving me the creeps without having done anything. Both of them looked scrawny almost. There was a man who had to be about six two and maybe a hundred and fifty pounds. He looked like at one time he might have been handsome, but now he appeared a bit strung out. Next to the lanky man was an equally skinny but shorter female, she had beady eyes that looked glazed over and an awkward smile. Shit, I was so fucking scared. I wondered if Kane could feel or hear my fear.
"Hello. How can I help you?" I asked hoping they would just go away.
"I'm Gage Grey and this is Arabella Holt." This was them? I couldn't believe that he had a sister that was so scary looking; not wolf scary, but the creepy human type.
Gage and Arabella just arrived. I didn't want to tell him my suspicions about the people in front of me just in case they were really them and I was an asshole for being so damn judgmental.
Grrr … I told them I was fine. He grumbled to himself.
Don't be mean. I snipped back at him.
"She's talking to Kane," I heard the woman say to the man.
I'm calling Hunter. He needs to keep his brother in check. I don't like Arabella going anywhere without me.
Okay. I was scared and feeling nervous. They both looked like trigger happy people. I wasn't sure if they had a gun, but if they were shifters like they claimed to be, I'd be outmatched anyway.
"Sorry about that," I apologized to them with a smile. My sister wasn't the only actress in the family. I just chose a different path.
"No big deal. I saw Hunter and Caterina use it."
Caterina? I thought. I could have sworn Kane told me her name was Catherine, but I didn't visually react to the fuck up.
Her name is Catherine. I could hear him thinking and it was scaring me. Babe, whatever you do stay calm. I'll be there soon.
They're not Gage and Arabella, are they? I asked frightfully.
No. I'm on my way. Tell them anything you have to, but stay calm and don't let on that you know the truth.
Okay, I love you, Kane. I wanted him to know what I realized our first night together, just in case he didn't make it in time.
You're my world. I'll be there soon, my love. I heard the worry in his voice and knew he was coming to get me. Nothing would stop him.
Showtime. "Please, come in. Sorry, but Kane went to the store downtown. He won't be back for another forty-five minutes."
"It's okay. We'll wait for him if that's okay with you."
"Of course, you are Kane's family." I opened the door wider, pretending that I wasn't on to them.
I directed them to a chair and prayed that they weren't here to harm us.
"So Evelyn, how are you and Kane doing?" They thought I was my sister.
"We're doing well. You know how it goes."
"Certainly." The silence was awkward, but I didn't know what else to say. My nerves were on edge.
"Would you like something to drink?" I asked them, needing to keep the civility from slipping.