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“Marked?” They both gasped at the same time. I did not understand the confusion on Ivy’s face. The human’s, yes, but not Ivy’s.
“What do you mean marked?” The human asked, looking over her arms like she might find actual marks.
Ivy sniffed, inhaling slow and deep before her face twisted in confusion. “I know they had sex. But marked?” And then her eyes widened, and she ducked her head so I could not see her face.
I cocked my head as I studied Ivy a little more. Does she not know what marked smells like? How the bear shifter had laid claim to the human, warning others away?Interesting.Perhaps, I should enlighten them both and see how Ivy reacts.
“The bear shifter has left his special scent on the human. It means she’s spoken for, so stay away or face his wrath.”
The friend spoke up. “Well, we are dating so it’s kind of sweet,” she grinned.
Ivy’s eyes shifted between her friend and mine. Her fingers tapped against her thigh, and I knew she wanted to ask more but remained silent.
Devon drew the same conclusion.She acts nervous, almost as if she has no idea about being marked. She did not even know that humans were not allowed here. It doesn’t make any sense. Even if she is from a different region, the rules are the same.
Agreed,I sent back. But I did not like my wolf claiming that she was our mate when we knew nothing about her. He constantly beat against his cage, trying to free himself so he could sink his teeth into her soft flesh, claim her as ours.I want Ivy followed at all times. Make sure she doesn’t know. I want to know everything there is to know about the little she-wolf.
Yes, Alpha.
Above all, I needed to protect myself. I had not worked this hard to have someone pull the proverbial carpet out from under me.
Chapter 8
Ivy
The moment I scented Luca; I knew—knew— I was in deep shit. My wolf leaped inside my chest and beat against my skin, demanding to be set free. My gums tingled and I clamped my jaw shut. Lately, she was harder to control. I could partly blame it on the approaching full moon, but I couldn’t dismiss that she thought Luca was our mate and wanted to hunt him down.
His touch, his warm breath that brushed against my cheek, ignited the unknown magic that gathered inside my middle. My pussy clenched with anticipation while my heart pounded with hope. I glanced over my shoulder at his strong dark stubbled jaw, brooding eyes, and those plump, moist lips. A white shirt stretched tight across his chest, and I inadvertently licked my lips. How could one man look and smell so delectable? Memories of our last encounter flashed through my mind, and my stomach dropped. Losing control of my magic wasn’t an option in a library full of shifters.
I looked away and squeezed my eyes shut. Thoughts like those were made for heartache and trouble. No good could come from lusting after the powerful alpha.
I buried those feeling until they were dying embers without letting myself dare to dream. My magic, although still there, sulked back to wherever it came from.
Luca’s admission about Brian marking Kelly both elated and disturbed me. He said she was his mate, but I should have known about him sent-marking her. I thought they’d only had sex. Once again, I cursed Caroline for not teaching me more. The surprise in Luca—and Devon’s—eyes told me that this again was common knowledge that I had failed to know.
And then, he glanced over my shoulder and asked, “Why are you researching the great uprising?”
Feeling already out kilter, I shut the book and forced a smile. “I’m not.”
Luca raised one perfectly shaped eyebrow, but before he could say anything, Kelly interrupted, “Did you need something or are you only here to harass my friend?”
“It’s okay, Kelly.” I tried to diffuse this very intense and uncomfortable situation, and then my eyes met Luca’s…and held. The dark chocolate drew me in until everything— and everyone—disappeared except the two of us. My world tilted on its axis… and then someone cleared their throat, forcing the rest of the world to come crashing back into focus. After gulping a breath of much-needed air, I finally continued, “We were just about to leave.”
“We were?” Kelly asked, sounding confused as she slowly rose to her feet.
“Yes.”
Luca crowded me as I got to my feet. I could feel the heat from his body, his breath fanning against the back of my neck. My wolf did a happy dance as I braced my hands on the desk to steady myself. Luca’s hard length pressed against my backside. His large hand landed on my hip, steadying me.
“Easy love,” he whispered as his moist lips grazed my ear, his warm breath sending shivers down my body. “You shouldn’t run. My wolf loves the chase. Resist, and we would both love to bend you over and fuck you right here and claim what is ours….”
His words sent a wave of fierce need straight to my pussy, and at that moment, I knew I would let him have me right here in front of everyone. I had to leaveright fucking now!
Somewhere deep inside, I dug out all my willpower and took a steadying breath. Then, slowly turning to face Luca, I pressed my hands against his big muscular chest. God, he had a nice chest. And those tattoos… I inwardly groaned before shoving him away.
“Thanks for the offer but that’s a hard pass for me.”
A wicked smile curved his lips. “It is hard. And it is just for you.”
