But it was no longer aboutconvenienceto me.
This mating was real.
My wolf’s infatuation was resolute.
And my desire to be hers was unconditional.
I wanted her. End of discussion.
The question was,do you want me, too?
I do,she whispered back, her green eyes intense and no longer dreamlike.I want you, Lorcan. As my mate.
Are you sure?
Her head moved in a little bob.I’m not sure what all it means. I’m not sure where it’ll lead. But my wolf… she’s chosen you. And… and I have, too.
The hesitation in her mind seemed to be about finding the right words to explain her feelings, not her uncertainty over keeping me.
She wasn’t one who often articulated her emotions, something I very much understood. Because I was the same.
But for her, I would try.
And I sensed that same resolve within her.
We were in this together. Convenient or not, we were mated for eternity.
Till death do us part,she murmured, a smile reaching her eyes.
You really do like that phrase,I teased her.Still plotting to kill me?
Probably.
Then you’d better prepare for my knot, mate. Your penchant for violence makes me hard.
You’re already hard,she pointed out.
Mmm. Then I guess you’ll be getting my knot sooner rather than later.
Foreplay is overrated,she returned.
I chuckled.Then you haven’t been doing it right, little killer. But don’t worry, we have an eternity to work it out.
I’ll sharpen my blades.
How about we start with your claws?
Oh, now that, I can do.Her nails bit into my shoulders.Like this?
Yeah, just like that,I whispered.Now hold on tight, mate. And don’t be afraid to make me bleed.
CHAPTERTWENTY-SIX
LORCAN
Kyra yawned,her naked body snuggled tightly into my side.
She’d been insatiable, her healed mind freeing her from several hooks in her past. The memories were still there, but Fare’s influence was gone.
