Chapter 69 Heat
Bastien’s POV
“Bastien, I’m fine!” Selene insists, spreading her arms wide to show me the veracity of her words, “See, all healed.”
It’s true that the gashes and bite marks that once littered her body have already faded to the faintest scratches and bruises, no doubt accelerated by the healing power of her Volana blood. Even so, I refuse to risk it.
“It’s too soon.” | decree, nudging her back towards the bed. She’s been trying to convince me to let her leave the makeshift infirmary all day long, too anxious about everything going on to stay put. Wrangling her has been surprisingly difficult, it seems I can’t turn my back without her trying to sneak out. If I had any doubts that my little wolf found her strength during our time apart, her rebellious behavior today has certainly erased them.
As if reading my mind, my mate crosses her arms over her chest. “I’m not the fragile halfling you married, Bastien. I have my wolf again, I can recover at twice the rate most shifters can and you know it.”
“The doctor’s orders were to rest at least two days.” I remind her, “regardless of how well you might feel, your body has been through a lot and you need to give it a chance to recover.”
“I need to talk to Drake.” She sighs, “and I want to see Lila.”
“Whatever you need to say to Drake can wait.” I state coolly. We both know that conversation will not be easy. “And I will gladly bring Lila for a visit.”
Selene flops back on the bed with a dramatic sigh. “I don’t want a visit, I want out of this room.”
Trying not to smile, I lean forward, bracing my hands on the mattress and looming over the disgruntled little wolf. “One more day.” I promise huskily, “And if you’re a good girl and stop trying to escape, I’ll give you a reward.”
Curiosity piqued, Selene eyes me suspiciously. “What kind of reward?”
My cheeks split with a wide grin, and I lower my head until our mouths are nearly touching. ‘The kind you won’t soon forget – Mate.”
fill my senses, the change so swift that I groan.
I think the words, a flush travels up Selene’s body and she shudders uncontrollably. Her beautiful eyes
Axel corrects me, already ravenous for
scent transforms within seconds. I never believed it was possible to want my mate any more than I already did. I never cared that she didn’t have her wolf, she’s always smelled
This is different.
fills me with a primal need unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. My wolf is quickly losing
Her
assure her, “It’s
don’t know why I’m saying it’s alright. If we were in any other circumstances it
practically writhing beneath me, desperate to ease the ache consuming her form, “Don’t make me wait.”
forehead to rest against hers, “Don’t look at me
immediately opening for my tongue. She kisses me with every ounce
don’t bother fighting my wolf or pushing her away. It wouldn’t be any use I can’t resist her. Not
Selene’s small body and nipping her swollen lips when she does not yield. That slight pinch is all it takes, she melts into my embrace, trusting me to take
In fact, she’s going to get more than she needs. For the first time since we met, I won’t have to hold back. She’s strong enough now that I can
kissing my way down her throat and tearing the clothes from her body. “Be careful what you wish
Selene’s POV
his teeth and teasing it with his tongue. After a moment he lavishes the same treatment on the other, sliding his hands possessively over my naked
his shirt and begin to work it up his chiseled abs, but then his hand moves between my legs, and I abandon the idea completely. His thumb is ruthlessly circling the bundle of nerves at the
can hear myself moaning, but I have no control over the sounds. The heat has wiped every inhibition, thought, and restraint from my mind. My hips
own wolf at work. I’m already so close to
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