NUPAL

Bastien’s POV

“Bastien, I’m fine!” Selene insists, spreading her arms wide to show me the veracity of her words, “See, all healed.”

It’s true that the gashes and bite marks that once littered her body have already faded to the faintest scratches and bruises, no doubt accelerated by the healing power of her Volana blood. Even so, I refuse to risk it.

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“It’s too soon.” | decree, nudging her back towards the bed. She’s been trying to convince me to let her leave the makeshift infirmary all day long, too anxious about everything going on to stay put. Wrangling her has been surprisingly difficult, it seems I can’t turn my back without her trying to sneak out. If I had any doubts that my little wolf found her strength during our time apart, her rebellious behavior today has cer tainly erased them.

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As if reading my mind, my mate crosses her arms over her chest. “I’m not the fragile halfling you mar ried, Bastien. I have my wolf again, I can recover at twice the rate most shifters can and you know it.”

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“The doctor’s orders were to rest at least two days.” I remind her, “regardless of how well you might feel, your body has been through a lot and you need to give it a chance to recover.”

“I need to talk to Drake.” She sighs, “and I want to see Lila.”

“Whatever you need to say to Drake can wait.” I state coolly. We both know that conversation will not be easy. And I will gladly bring Lila for a visit.”

Selene flops back on the bed with a dramatic sigh. “I don’t want a visit, I want out of this room.”

Trying not to smile, I lean forward, bracing my hands on the mattress and looming over the disgruntled little wolf. “One more day.” I promise huskily, “And if you’re a good girl and stop trying to escape, I’ll give you a reward.”

Curiosity piqued, Selene eyes me suspiciously. “What kind of reward?”

lower my head until our mouths are nearly touching. ‘The kind

rises to fill my senses, the change

travels up Selene’s body and she shudders uncontrollably. Her beauti ful eyes widen, her plump lips parting on a

me, already

within seconds. I never believed it was possible to want my mate any more than I already

This is different,

with a primal need unlike anything

up at me with confusion and fear. Her voice is soft

assure her,

*Chapter 69 Heat

If we were in any other circumstances it would be, however Se lene isn’t in any condition to

to ease the ache consuming her form, “Don’t make me wait.” She begs helplessly, “Please Bastien, don’t leave me

rest against hers, “Don’t look at me like that,

up onto her elbow, aggressively dragging my mouth down to hers and immediately opening for my tongue. She kisses me with every ounce of pent up passion she’s carried

her away. It wouldn’t be any use – I can’t resist her. Not now,

take control, sliding my arms around Selene’s small body and nipping her swollen lips when she does not yield. That slight pinch

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to get more than she needs. For the first time since we met, I won’t have to hold back. She’s strong enough now that I can unleash myself completely. I

little mate.” I purr, kissing my way down her throat and tearing the clothes from her body. “Be careful what

Selene’s POV

tongue. After a moment he lavishes the same treatment on the other, slid ing his hands possessively

shirt and begin to work it up his chiseled abs, but then his hand moves between my legs, and I abandon

The heat has wiped every inhibition, thought, and restraint from my mind.

with lust, and there’s a steady rumble vibrating.in Bastien’s chest that I think must be his own wolf at work. I’m already so close to coming, and he’s barely touched me. He finally slides two fingers into my sex and my tight inner muscles begin

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