Bonds

Chapter 91

-Maya’s POV-

I couldn’t stay. Not after what my mother said. The thought of being the reason my father lost his wife, the fear of what he might do to me if that happened… It was too much. I grabbed the twins and got us out of there.

My mother’s face was etched with sadness as we walked past her, still locked in a tense stand–off with my father. He glared at the children, making by clutch my hand so tightly her knuckles turned white. Even for Daniel Stone, scaring little kids was a new low.

By the time I got back to Ivan’s house, I was already knee–deep in job applications again. Just another day in my life. That’s when Iwan walked

in.

He looked rough. Dark circles hung under his eyes, and his usual charm was missing. I sighed. “What happened this time?”

He tossed his tie on the nearest chair and started unbuttoning his shirt. My heart hammered in my chest as his toned back came into view. He turned around, a playful smile flashing across his face when he saw the blush creep up my cheeks. But then, as if remembering my question,

his smile vanished.

“There was a fight. My wolves and Alex’s pack. We lost five men today. Don’t know how many they lost.”

A knot formed in my stomach, I thought things had calmed down. Guess I was wrong. This wasn’t what Ivan signed up for. He always said he wanted no part of my father’s war.

I shoved the laptop aside and walked over to him. “You look beat. Sit.”

He hesitated for a moment, then sank onto the bed with a tired sigh. I climbed up behind him, my hands finding the tense muscles in his

shoulders.

He groaned as I applied pressure. The tension slowly started to seep out of him.

with my father? You and your

let out another groan, and I dug my fingers a little

that already. Daniel won’t let the merge go, and my wolves…well, they’re not exactly peaceful creatures. They love a good

way,” I mumbled, more to myself

“Maybe. But right now, I just want some

the exposed skin just above his collarbone. He tilted his head back slightly, surprised, and looked down at me with a

for?” he asked, his voice

front of him. Taking a deep breath, I knelt before him, my hand instinctively reaching qut to brush a stray strand of hair from his

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of something else. Desire. It was a spark, a tiny flame amidst the storm he was

sex. I would give a subtle look and Alex would understand, it also helped that he liked being in control and why was

emboldened by a newfound boldness, slowly found their way to the buckle of his belt. It was warm beneath my touch. He watched me, his expression unreadable. There was no protest, no movement to stop me. His silence, however,

get some sleep,” I finally

slow smile spread across his face, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes but there was a weariness that followed.

what I was doing? Could I handle

at I wanted?

how far I was willing to go. My fingers trembled. The material was soft and silky

I pulled back the denim

only time we had had sex, I hadn’t allowed myself to focus on the size but right now that it was in front of me, I physically swallowed. He was big, very big. I ran my hand

continue. His muscles tightened beneath my fingertips, and his hips moved slightly toward me. Encouraged, I gave him a light squeeze and released him.

again, I felt him pulsate

have to do this.” His hoarse voice sounded in the

head to meet his gaze. His eyes were wild, glazed with desire, yet they looked like he was having an internal battle with

I said softly. And I

or where it might lead but I needed to be certain I could take control. To do so, I had to know just how much I liked being submissive to

lips parted, his eyes wild and dark

licked lightly. He swore and grabbed my hair. I went down on him harder, sucking him into my mouth

came up and gripped my head while the other held onto my ponytail. He moved in and out of