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 you won’t

frustration. The scent of her arousal rises to fill my senses, the change so swift that I groan. Goddess, she must be even closer to her

words, a flush travels up Selene’s body and she shudders uncontrollably. Her beauti ful eyes widen, her

me, already ravenous for her. It’s

want my mate any more than I already did. I never cared that

This is different,

a drug; a powerful narcotic that fills me with a primal need unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. My

and fear. Her voice is soft and

alright.” I assure her,

*Chapter 69 Heat

any other circumstances it would be, however Se lene isn’t in any condition to handle the rough, animalistic

ache consuming her form, “Don’t make me wait.” She begs helplessly, “Please Bastien,

rest against

mouth down to hers and immediately opening for my tongue. She kisses me with every ounce of pent up passion

my wolf or pushing her away. It wouldn’t be any use –

when she does not yield. That slight pinch is all it takes, she melts into my embrace, trusting me to take care

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back. She’s strong enough now that I can unleash myself completely. I can mate her and claim her the way I’ve always dreamed – her injuries be damned.

purr, kissing my way down her throat and tearing the clothes from her body. “Be careful

Selene’s POV

After a moment he lavishes the

for the bottom of his shirt and begin to work it up his chiseled abs, but then his hand moves between my legs, and I abandon the idea completely. His thumb is ruthlessly circling the bundle of nerves at the apex of my thighs, fingers already delving into the pool of wetness gath ered at the

has wiped every inhibition, thought, and restraint from

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

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