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.
HOT
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?”
cheeks split with a wide grin, and I lower my head until our mouths are nearly touching. ‘The kind
senses, the change so swift that I
think the words, a flush travels up Selene’s body and she shudders uncontrollably. Her beauti
corrects me, already ravenous for
my mate any more than I already did. I never cared that she didn’t have her wolf, she’s always smelled com pletely
This is different,
drug; a powerful narcotic that fills me with a primal need
at me with confusion and fear. Her voice is soft
I assure her, “It’s just
*Chapter 69 Heat
If we were in any other circumstances it would be, however Se lene isn’t
the ache consuming her form, “Don’t
to rest against hers, “Don’t look at me like
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 since we parted three
her away. It wouldn’t be any use – I can’t resist her. Not now, not
does not yield. That slight pinch is all it takes, she melts into
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she’s certainly going to get it. In fact, she’s going 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
purr, kissing my way down her throat and tearing the
Selene’s POV
taut nipple between his teeth and teasing it with his tongue. After a moment he lavishes the same treatment on the other, slid ing his hands possessively over my naked body and making
I abandon the idea completely. His thumb is ruthlessly circling the bundle of nerves
can hear myself moaning, but I have no control over the sounds. The heat has wiped every inhibition, thought, and restraint from my mind. My hips are feverishly rising to meet Bastien’s hand, as if the
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 to clench
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