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Chapter Fifteen
Over the next several hours, I faded in and out of sleep. Once I woke to Levi tenderly cleaning me off and wrapping me in a woolen blanket from the back of the SUV. Another time, Talis and Levi were talking quietly outside of the vehicle. I was pretty sure at one point, they were speaking with a police officer too.
I slept through the men returning to the SUV and driving to where the seaplane had been docked. Levi carried me into the plane, keeping me warm and snug, and held me as we flew back to the island. There was no sleeping with that noise, but thankfully it was a short jaunt, and he tucked me underneath the blue patchwork quilt where I rested more soundly with dreams of Levi’s heated kisses, Evander’s hard body pressing wantonly against me from behind, and Talis’ head nestled between my legs. All of them having their way with me at the same time….
When I jolted awake, my thighs were wet with slick. I was disoriented for a half minute before I realized where I was and what had happened. There had been another assassination attempt on Carson, and I’d lost my virginity in the back of a car.
A weird laugh bubbled out of me at that. I hadn’t even been thinking at that moment that I was a virgin. All I had wanted was Levi and he so wonderfully gave me what I needed. It was hot and messy and crazy, and I wanted to do it with him again.
My future husband will likely reject me. My father would be furious.
I told myself that it wasn’t anyone’s damn business whether I was a virgin or not, but it would be an issue. I knew it. Especially with Carson. He was the possessive type, and he would loath the fact another Alpha had me before he did.
“Fuck, fuck, fuck.” I slapped the mattress with my hands and shook my head. There was nothing I could do about it now. I should have locked myself away in this room and stayed away from everyone. There was the Birk family honor to uphold. Blah, blah, blah.
Sitting up, I hopped out of bed and spied my big brown leather suitcase against the dresser. A note on top of it from Kathryn stated that Kienna had my things couriered out to the island, and if I needed anything else to let them know.
I smiled and silently thanked Kienna. Not only was she my cousin, but she was my best friend. I could always rely on her. She might be a little wild, but she had a heart of gold.
Glancing outside to see the night sky and then to the only clock in the room, I was surprised it was just after eleven. I slept for a long time. My stomach growled to confirm it. I hadn’t even had lunch earlier.
I quickly showered and grinned at the pleasant soreness between my legs. Having sex with Levi might bring my father’s wrath down on me later, but I wouldn’t—couldn’t—regret it. Imagining his sexy smirk had body tingling with desire, and the way he gently cleaned me afterward, never leaving me alone, had me feeling something else altogether.
Evander had been so sweet, too, tucking me into bed after our bath, and Talis took care of me… A pang of hurt lanced through me. He’d taken Carson’s side. He’d protected Carson when the shooting started.
Dammit, I knew it was Talis’ job. He was paid to do it. I couldn’t be mad at that or blame him for it. He didn’t owe me anything, but for some reason, it still made my heart ache.
Pushing that out of my head, I focused on getting dry and dressed so I could go get something to eat. I opened the suitcase, and felt my jaw drop as I stared at what Kienna packed. “What was she thinking?”
There were five mini dresses, my two most expensive pairs of high heels, and several sets of lingerie that included ones I was pretty certain I did not buy myself. I lifted up one blue teddy and my eyes went wider. That leftnothingto the imagination.
I dug underneath everything and found my runners, joggers, and a tank top. Plus, she had remembered all my toiletries. Just the rest of the wardrobe….
In one of the top pockets, I found my tablet and hugged it. I may have lost my cell phone, but as long as I had wifi, I could facetime my friends this way.
I didn’t even think about the fact I was hungry, I threw on the least racy set of bra and panties and one of the black dresses before I turned on the tablet and dialed Kienna. She immediately picked up.
Kienna’s hair was in a messy bun and she was nestled in a pile of pillows, but her smile was the most beautiful thing in that moment. “Calli! Oh my God! How are you? I’ve been going crazy with worry. It’s so good to see you.”
Part of me wanted to cry with relief. I hadn’t realized how much I needed my best friend until now. “I missed you too. You would not believe what happened. What’s with all the lingerie, by the way?”
Kienna let loose a booming laugh, falling back in her pillows. She then sat up with a conspiratorial smirk on her lips. “You’re stuck in a safe house with a bunch of hunky bodyguards. I figured you could get a little something-something before you’re claimed by Carson and cursed to have a boring sex life forever.” Oh, if she only knew! “I watched out the window as you were leaving the other day. I saw how built those security guys were, and you and that driver, I thought he was going to eat you up right then and there!”
My face went hot and I covered it with one hand. “Well—”
“Oh my God!” Kienna’s face was suddenly very close to her phone. Her eyes were wide and eager. “You gave your driver more than just a tip, didn’t you?”
I shushed her and took in a calming breath. “Okay, you can’t tell anyone.” I winced as she squealed with delight and then continued. “The second I touched Evander’s hand—that’s the driver—I went into heat.”
Kienna pushed a pillow into her face and let out a muffled shriek before tossing it back behind her. “Calli, seriously? That’s major! So he is an Alpha then. Did he claim you? Are you saved from a lifetime with Mr. Dickhead Grant? How are you doing? Is heat as wild as everything we read?”
So many questions. I sat cross-legged on my bed, needing to spill it all to her. “Evander is an Alpha, and no, he didn’t claim me. He did help me once in the bath when I was needing some… relief.” I couldn’t help my grin. “But there’s also Talis and Levi. Both Alphas too. Talis owns the security firm. He helped me in the gym this morning, and after the shooting at the hospital today, Levi and I… He helped mea lotin the SUV.”
“No way.” Kienna gaped. “Three Alphas who are compatible with you in one place. Holy shit. Girl, you are so lucky! You’re living my dream.”
I squirmed on the bed. “It’s not like it’s forever. They’re just helping me through this. None of them have claimed me by bite or by word. They’re hot and sexy and sweet, but…” I heaved a sigh. “Once Carson is out of the hospital, he wants to claim me sooner rather than later now.”
“Boo to Carson!” Kienna gave him the thumbs down. She then flipped onto her stomach. “Let’s not talk about him right now. I want to hear about your bath with Evander, and in the gym with Talis, and what exactly did you do in the SUV with Levi?”
