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Some part of me knew that was the truth.
I just… well, I didn’t trust people easily, if at all.
And our situation required not only trust, but alotof trust. Trusting him to treat me properly, and trusting my judgment about him.
Trusting fate.
Trusting my wolf.
“I think I believe you,” I said. My uncertainty was paired with honesty, which I hoped could balance it out.
He squeezed my ass again, just lightly.
The physical contact made me feel connected to him. Hell, it made me trust him more, even. Which was clearly needed.
Touch didn’t seem like a good basis for trust, though.
Well, my wolf thought it did. But me? Not so much.
“I know you don’t want to give me space, but I really do need time to think,” I said. “As great as this felt, I was doing my best to avoid you up until this morning.”
“You can’t avoid your mate, Vee.”
“Apparently not.”
He squeezed my ass one last time, then eased me off of his lap. When I was settled back in the place I’d started, he cleaned his chest off with soapy water, then stood.
Bits of bubbles clung to his chiseled abs, thick erection, and monstrous thighs. He didn’t pay them any mind as he stepped out and grabbed a towel. It was wrapped around him far too soon.
His low, sexy voice made goosebumps break out on my arms again as he said, “Thank you for the conversation, feeding on me, and letting me touch you. Enjoy your bath.” The backs of his knuckles brushed my shoulder before he strode out of the bathroom, closing the door behind him.
The back of my head thudded against the wall behind the tub.
I couldn’t avoid him the way I’d been trying to.
And I didn’twantto avoid him anymore.
Which left me with one option:
Embracing the bond.
The thought of it scared the hell out of me, though.
sixteen
MADD
When Lovenefinally emerged from the bathroom an hour later, her hair was wet, and she’d abandoned both her shoes and the fishnets she’d had on earlier. All she had on was her short dress.
The woman was so damn gorgeous, I could hardly think straight.
Letting her feed on me and watching her unravel only made me more certain.
I wanted her.
Ineededher.
But she had to agree to be mine on her own. I couldn’t pressure her into it or force her to make the decision, so I needed to be patient.
