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“Your statements will need to be genuine. You cannot mention anything about being mates.” Lizzie nods as Alec gives his instructions.
“What exactly can we and can’t we—” I start to ask, but the bitch in the corner interrupts me.
“Do you think you could control your mate, Devin?” Natalia asks with a devilish smirk.
“He doesn’t need to control me,” I practically snarl.
“She’ll be fine.” His large hand finds mine, but I refuse to take it. I didn’t ask for this. It’s not right and perhaps I am bitter I’ve been lied to my entire life before being plucked from my existence and thrown into a world with entirely new rules. Even worse, I’m given no grace in that fact.
“I don’t believe it.” The vampire turns away dismissively and faces Remy. “She’s going to ruin everything. It can’t be live.”
Remy responds as though we aren’t in the room. “We should just give them back; it’s not worth the risk.”
“There’s no risk. Grace will follow my lead.”
“I don’t believe you. It’s obvious you have no control over her.” Remy dips his chin toward Devin’s hand on my thigh and adds, “She can’t even follow simple commands.”
“I listen to my mate.” My nostrils flare slightly as I try to get a grip on my composure. I hate that this prick is getting to me.
“I want to see you bow to him then.” A smug smile crosses his face and I have an intense urge to smack it off.
“My mate is only concerned with what pleases me.” Power and anger radiate from Devin. Remy noticeably cowers and Natalia narrows her eyes at him, obviously displeased by his reaction to my mate’s harsh tone.
Devin’s dominance suffocates the room and it’s a heady feeling. Devin’s silver eyes pierce mine. His aggravation lingers in his words, but I know it’s not intended for me. “Do you think it would please me to have you bow to me simply because he,” he sneers the word, “wants you to?”
Pride flows through me as I relax my shoulders and lean into him to stare into his gaze. “I think it would please you if I sucked your dick in front of them.” I purr with a flirtatious smile as my hand gently strokes his inner thigh. I must still be in heat because the idea turns me on. I hadn’t intended for the comment to be taken seriously, but as I picture myself on my knees between his legs, taking his cock into my mouth in front of everyone to see, a warmth flutters in my lower belly. So much so that I almost drop to my knees in front of him. My aching core clenches in need as I lick my lips.
“These are the mates that gave you so much trouble? A broken wolf and a bitch in heat?” Natalia’s words break the haze of lust clouding my judgment. Alec looks between his two companions with obvious revulsion.
Dom snarls and Caleb’s smile slips as he glares at Natalia.
“Enough!” Alec reprimands his colleagues.
My heart hurts for Lizzie. Broken wolf. She blows off the comment with the joyful laugh she’s known for, all while shrugging and rolling her eyes. I know it hurts her, though. I can see it in her expression.
“Carol will be here in five. Then we’ll get this press conference done and over with.” Alec walks to the window to study the forest with a stern look on his face. I don’t understand how he’s aligned with the two of these pricks. I’m also not sure who he is. Or what he is.
“I see you have a new pet, Veronica.” Remy’s eyes travel along Veronica’s body with obvious desire. It surprises me since I figured he was with Natalia. Even more unexpected is Natalia’s heated gaze at his comment.
“I’m her mate.” Vince’s strong voice is relaxed. He’s not threatened in the least. The lack of offense seems to take the wind out of Remy’s sails.
“You let the dogs speak for you now?” Natalia picks up where Remy left off. What a fucking bitch! All eyes turn to Veronica for her response. She tilts her chin up slightly and leans into Vince’s embrace, which makes him smile. She kisses his cheek and then turns to face me.
“Don’t mind the bitch in heat comment,” she says and I meet Veronica’s dark eyes. “You can’t help the heat, and there’s nothing wrong with being a bitch.” She turns in Vince’s arms and starts to lead him toward the hall.
“You’re turning your back on the Authority, sweetheart?” Natalia casually calls out with a cocked brow.
Veronica offers up the same threatening smirk in return and answers easily. “My back, no, but I’ve been known to turn a blind eye. Wouldn’t you agree, darling?” The older vampire pales and her thin lips press into a hard line.
“Come, pup, this doesn’t concern us. You need to show me around.” She grins deviously and takes his hand as she waltzes to the doorway. “Start with your bedroom. I have a treat for you.”
He flashes her an asymmetric grin and says, “Yes, Mistress.” Watching the massive, rugged beast allow his small, feminine mate to lead him away from us makes me smile.
Dom
The sofa groans as I sit back in the seat, but then I immediately lean forward, the nervousness refusing to let go of me. Fuck, I hate that I’m not sitting next to her. Carol bursts through the door in her typical melodramatic fashion. She pops a stick of gum in her mouth and removes her earbuds. The noise flowing from them fills the room. It’s a wonder she’s not deaf.
Clearing my throat, I attempt to relax but it’s next to impossible. The only piece of this situation keeping me steady is that Caleb is right there. Just like I would, he’d give up his life to protect her if anything happened. It offers little relief, though.
