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I sigh. All I can do is hope for the best. “I’m trusting you.”
Slater offers me a smile and holds out his hand. “Good, pup. Trust is important to Ice Meadow. You will see we can earn it. Now, it’s time to take care of you. You need rest. Let me show you to our room.”
Our room?
Oh, no.
He doesn’t give me a chance to respond. Scooping me up into his arms, he grins at me once more.
What have I gotten myself into now?
“You can have the bed to yourself. I will sleep on the floor. I hope you understand why you are staying in my quarters.” Slater tugs at his shirt from his back, yanking it over his head. His ab muscles ripple with the movements, and I can’t stop staring at him. He’s sexier by the minute, especially when he drops his pants next, showing off the fact that he goes commando. His brazen gesture gets me right in the clit, and I squeeze my legs together. What the hell? I shouldn’t be this turned on so quickly by a man I just met.
He doesn’t respond with anything except a once-over, his body arousing under my scrutiny. And he is far bigger than I realize. I knew he was big from seeing him naked earlier, but now that he’s hard and standing so close? Fuck me. I don’t even know what I would do with something like that. I’d have to stretch. Definitely prepare. There’s no skipping the foreplay with a cock of that size.
What am I even thinking?
Clearing his throat, Slater tries not to smile, but he fails and chuckles. “It’s okay to find me attractive. I was hoping as much. I think you are absolutely stunning, Eliana. It’s an honor to be able to protect you and take care of you. I expect nothing in return except for your presence.”
I thin my lips, remaining expressionless despite knowing he listened to my thoughts. “Thank you. I don’t know you that well, so I’m glad you’re not expecting me to bend over so you can mount me already.”
Why did I just say that? Why does my body love the idea? Fuck. I’m going to need a cold shower. The intensity flowing between us is the last thing I expected, and I find myself inching my way closer.
Slater scrubs his fingers through his hair and turns toward the bathroom. “You may join me if you want. But it won’t be cold.”
I nod my head and step forward, catching myself before I close the space to him. It’s as if my body takes complete control. My breath quickens, and I dig my fingers into my palms. A dozen thoughts swirl through my mind. Why is it that my wolf declares her desire for whoever she pleases? It’s like she wants more. Always more. I’m just so thankful that my guys understand. We’re different as wolves.
Tingles rush over me the more that I think about it. I yelp at a sharp pain that slides down my back and seizes my muscles. I can’t do anything as my wolf decides to come out and play, and I land on my hands and knees and moan until two mahogany paws rest on the carpet in front of me.
“Now you’re just teasing me, Eliana. Careful, pup. I have far less control as a wolf than I do as a man.” With one more smile, Slater turns his back on me and enters the bathroom, keeping the door open. “I bet you drive all the pups crazy.”
I puff out a breath through my nostrils, trying my best to do as Tristan told me. I need to want to be a human. But I know if I transform, I might join Slater in the shower. Actually, I know I will. It’s as if something warm and exciting swells inside me, my body craving his power and closeness.
Spasms shake through my body once more, and I find myself laying on my belly with my torn clothes around me, barely hanging on.
Pushing to my hands, I get to my feet, meeting Slater’s gaze through the foggy glass of the shower door. He swipes his hand over it and raises an eyebrow. Goddess, why? Why do I feel so damn horny? Why is this man suddenly so irresistible?
I have to stop. If I don’t stop...
The idea of getting stuck to him knocks some sense into me, my human rationale finally stealing control back. But it’s a fucking struggle. My wolf and human battle it out, and my wolf is using her damn teeth, cornering me, and threatening to devour me for rejecting the idea.
“Here, let me help you.” Slater bends over and offers his hand to me. “Your emotions and needs are tied to your soul. Until you learn to redirect your feelings and gain better control, something as simple as your appreciation of my body can set you off.”
His hand encircles mine as he tugs me to my feet. I stumble and plant my palms to his chest. The rhythmic beating of his heart pounds against my skin, drawing my attention. Our eyes meet, and that’s all it takes for me to stretch up on my tiptoes, pressing my naked body to his, a moment away from kissing him. He moans and slides his arm around my back, staring into my eyes. He savors my closeness and leans in, kissing me, turning my body wild. He devours my affection as if it’s his sole reason for living. And damn. He’s an incredible kisser. Sensual yet desperate. Controlled yet on the verge of giving into my passion.
I drag my hand lower, exploring the taut planes of his stomach, slowly making my way down to his massive cock pulsing against my pelvis because it has nowhere else to go.
Snatching my wrist, he stops me and breaks from my mouth, gasping with the sexiest growl. “If we don’t stop, I will claim you as mine, Eliana. You’ve awakened an all-consuming need inside me as an alpha. I’ve never felt an urge so strong.”
My body zings with his words. He’s not alone in his desire. Maybe it’s just our nature or maybe at something more. Maybe it’s the pregnancy.
Slater stiffens, a frown crossing his handsome features. I realize he might have heard my thought, and now he knows. Oh, goddess. I need to go. I need to leave.
I pull away from Slater and rush toward the dresser. He follows right behind me, staying ultra-close, but he doesn’t try to grab me. I quickly find one of his shirts and a pair of pants and throw on the way to big clothing. I can’t stay here. Mirabel warned me of the consequences.
“Eliana, wait. I don’t want you leaving. I didn’t mean to react as I did. It was a surprise to me. Please, let’s talk things through before you do something irrational.” Slater rests his hand on the dresser, partially blocking me in.
“I’m sorry. I’m not ready to talk to anyone about this. I just need to find the rest of my guys. They need to know first. Please, don’t tell anyone. Your cousin said that if word gets out...” I don’t even want to think about it. I’m already hunted enough as it is. Ducking under his arm, I escape his body trying to cage me in.
