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“You look fucking perfect. I’m only warning you because I know you wouldn’t want them seeing you like this.” Yet.
If I had my way we would all be enjoying our time with her. The idea of watching as Gage made her fall apart on his cock? That was the shit wet dreams were made of and the mental image I would be playing with in the shower that evening.
“And don’t, for a moment, think that this is over.” I leaned down, giving her another quick, bruising kiss before pulling away and taking a step back. She stood in front of me, panting and gazing at me with pure hunger in her eyes. “I fully intend to do that again.”
“O-okay.” She nodded, looking dazed. I had done that. I wanted to haul her in front of my packmates and show them just how much of an effect I had on Lavender, but I knew they wouldn’t approve. Assholes. I felt more alive than I had in years, and I refused to let them take that away from me.
Lavender was mine. She just didn’t know it yet.
ChapterTwenty-Three
Lavender
Holy hell. Theo couldkiss.
What was it with this pack? I had been kissed by two of the pack members and both times had made me see stars and seriously consider just ripping my shirt off and begging them to make me orgasm.
Theo was completely unashamed of what had happened. He had simply grabbed my hand and led me out of the rage room, talking about how we should go kick up our feet and watch some TV after that. The last thing I needed was for the entire pack to take one whiff of me and know what we’d been up to.
What would have happened if they hadn’t come home? Would Theo and I have taken things even further?
Theo was acting so relaxed, like nothing had happened. Did that mean it was nothing to him and he wasn’t phased, or was he just that good at hiding his emotions? He was humming to himself lightly as he flicked on the TV, settling us on the sofa. He was constantly touching me, a hand on my lower back, taking my hand in his as we walked down the hallway. He hadn’t stopped since the kiss and I wasn't complaining.
Clattering sounds from the hallway alerted me that the pack was on the move. I hadn’t seen them yet, but I could hear the slamming of cupboard doors from the entryway and the heavy footfalls as they made their way to the kitchen.
Archer appeared in the entryway den. “Hey,” he interrupted us.
One look at Archer’s face and it was clear that something wasn’t right. His eyes were clouded and he looked exhausted. His clothes were rumpled. Jumping up, Theo frowned and asked “Everyone okay?”
“Okay, but Kane’s got a nasty cut to the head and Gage is gonna be feeling his bruises for a while. Kane’s gonna need stitches but the doc won’t be able to come here anytime soon.”
I stared at Gage with wide eyes, what the hell had happened for them to need stitches?
“I’ll get the first aid kit,” Theo nodded, striding out of the room, me hot on his heels. I was anxious—which was bizarre given what I was to them, but I couldn’t help it.
Gage and Kane were both in the kitchen. Gage had his shirt off, displaying a dizzying array of darkening bruises across his torso as he sat at the breakfast bar. Kane held a towel to his forehead dotted with blood.
“What on earth happened?” I asked, going to Gage first. I gently brushed my fingers against the bruises on his ribcage, forgetting how close I was or how my mouth was now mere inches away from his.
“Nothing to worry about,” Gage assured me in a gruff voice.
I frowned. “Nothing to worry about? Gage, you look like a patchwork quilt!” I prodded his ribs to prove a point and he winced in pain. I gave him a knowing look.
“Okay, I’ll admit it’s a little sore, but I’ll be fine with a few days of rest.”
“I don’t like this,” I muttered, walking over to Kane and taking the towel from him to look over the cut on his forehead. It was deep, but not deep enough for stitches, a few butterfly bandages would do the trick.
“Don’t like what?” Gage asked, hissing in pain as he stood up straight.
“You putting yourself in dangerous situations!”
“We don’t have much of a choice, just because we’re nice to you doesn’t mean we’re good people in general, Lavender.”
“I don’t believe that.” There was always a choice. The sight of them injured made my heart heavy. I didn’t like it in the slightest.
“Well you should. I’m going to grab another shirt.” Gage growled, storming out of the room.
With a sigh, I dabbed at Kane’s wound. He sat, silently letting me fuss over him. “Do you have that first aid kit?” I asked Theo, who handed me the box he had pulled out of the cabinet.
