The Pack: Rule Number 1 - No Mates

Chapter Sixteen

DRAVEN

“What–the–fuck?” Paul frowns. Then turning to me he says, “Is there something going on between you two?”

I shrug. “We kissed, but he keeps saying that he doesn’t like me so-”

Paul’s eyes widen. “Wait! He kissed you?”

I nod, biting my lip. “Yeah. Is that a bad thing?”

He doesn’t answer right away, just pours himself another glass of wine. I’m not sure yet.”

“I’m sorry if that puts you off. If you want to leave, I’ll understand.”

He stares at me, a strange sort of recognition warring within the depths of his gaze. “He’s been acting funny ever since you walked into the bar the other day.”

I laugh. “I wouldn’t know. I’ve only just met you guys so-”

“Well, I would know. And he is. I just didn’t think much of it. But now, seeing how angry he is – I wonder.” Taking another drink of his wine, Paul studies me. “Did you like it when he kissed you?”

I sigh, not sure if I want to be honest or not. “He doesn’t like me, he just wants me.”

Paul chuckles, rolling his eyes. “First, that doesn’t make a damn bit of sense. And second, that’s not what I asked you.

I groan, dropping my face in my hands. “Yes. Yes, I did.”

I peek out from behind my hands, afraid that maybe I’d hurt Paul’s feelings, just to see that he is grinning at me. “Were you into him before I asked you out?”

“I–I don’t know. I mean, I thought he was sexy, but he was too much of an asshole for me to like yet.”

“How does it feel when he kisses you?” he asks, a strange sort of wonder in his voice.

I giggle, “I’m not getting into that one. You’re not here for girl talk.”

He taps one hand on the table in front of me, eyes twinkling with amusement. “Draven. I’m not going to judge you. You can tell me the truth. Do you like him more than you like me?”

head, “Yes.” I cringe, “I’m sorry. I probably shouldn’t have

you

to tell me why. Just keeps saying that I won’t enjoy

just laughs and pours more wine. “How about we flip those shades open and give that bastard something to think about.”

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to her

I can see their knees brushing together under the table and a low growl resonates behind my chest. Immediately, my

tear him apart.

she do

were minutes

It doesn’t matter. It can’t.

from them. He is touching her hand, and she is sipping her wine. They are laughing and smiling, and I

to put a stop

what I am doing, I am back on her doorstep and waltzing inside without knocking. The pair of them jump apart as I enter, which only serves

and stomp over

from Paul, then reach toward the leg of Draven’s chair and pull her seat over to mine. Then strecthing across the table, I pull her plate away from his to rest in front of

Paul’s incredulous gaze with an unmistakable glare, I challenge him to say pne goddamned thing about what I have

it. So much for keeping the whole

will know.

“Domonic, Draven whispers.

“When you are finished, Paul and I will head to the meeting.”

recognition. “I

meet his stare, an unmistakable command blazing in my eyes. ‘She’s mine‘ it says. “You do,” I confirm, causing him to take a huge gulp of air. I nod, shifting my eyes to Draven who hasn’t

just stares at me in awe. Glancing back at Paul, I reached under the table to place my hand possessively over Draven’s thigh. She shivers at my touch, and I have to stop myself from stroking her further, deeper between

has said a fucking word by the time they are done eating. Paul stands uncomfortably and smiles at Draven, throwing a knowing wink her way before looking

“Ready,” he says.

her in my arms I won’t make it out the door. I just want Paul to see. Need him to. She melts into my kiss with a moan of approval, and I grasp her hips, pulling her into