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That would definitely help me avoid him more completely.
I made up my mind, slowly working out the intricacies of my plan while my wolf ran with Madd’s.
I had this in the bag.
I was going to be so damn good at avoiding my mate.
My wolf nuzzledup against Madd’s for a minute when we got back to his backyard. He rubbed up against her, too, in no hurry to let her go. But, after a few minutes, she finally stepped back and shifted.
The magic felt good, rolling over my body and lightly stretching my skin.
Instead of shifting, Madd’s wolf prowled up to my side and nuzzled my bare hip. I couldn’t stop myself from sinking my fingers into his fur. He was insanely soft, and when I scratched him, he scooted in closer.
I continued rubbing behind his ears as I headed back toward his house. Much of the energy I’d had earlier was gone. I felt hungry, and for once, I couldn’t tell whether I was hungry for food or blood.
It was strange, though, trying to wrap my mind around the idea that I was going to live in the gorgeous house in front of me.
I’d been a kid when my family died. After they were gone, the vampires had “adopted” me, and they always had money. We’d lived in extravagant mansions that felt like prisons. The nannies they paid to take care of us were nice enough, but they made it clear they saw us as property, not people.
There had been dozens of girls with me, and while we’d become family, I’d never had a place to think of ashome.
Losing all of them except Tori and Sienna had only made everything worse.
Would I ever be able to feel at home in Madd’s house?
Only time would tell.
I grabbed my clothes and shoes off the porch.
When I tugged the back door open, Madd finally shifted. His chest brushed my back as he straightened to his full height, and I sucked in a breath.
His bare skin felt incredible against mine.
Forcing myself to continue like I wasn’t affected by his presence, I stepped into the house and pulled my clothes on quickly. He gave me privacy, remaining on the porch while he got dressed again too.
My gaze lingered on my new shoes as I tied them back on. I couldn’t help the curve of my lips.
They were adorable.
“My wolf is much calmer now. Thank you for letting yours free,” Madd said, when he came striding inside.
“It felt good to shift,” I admitted.
“I can’t imagine being trapped in one form for six months.”
“Well, I survived.” After a moment, I added, “Tori must have moved her things in by now. I need to go check on her.”
“You need toeat.”
“So does she.”
“We’ll pick up food for her too.”
I couldn’t exactly argue with that.
So, I let Madd lead me out to his truck, where I dutifully slipped into the passenger seat. His music relaxed my shoulders, and Ileaned comfortably against the seat I occupied. Closing my eyes, I let my mind go back to the decision I’d made.
My stomach still clenched at the idea, but it was the best option in the situation I’d landed myself in.
