The Pack: Rule Number 1 - No Mates

Chapter 44

Chapter Forty–Four

DRAVEN

“What’s wrong?” Quinn asks when I march toward the bar and pour myself a tall glass of whiskey.

What’s wrong? What’s WRONG???

Domonic is what’s wrong. I practically threw myself at him upstairs and he treated me like some bothersome child. I mean sure, yeah, he said all the right things. But where I come from actions speak louder than words. And his actions say he doesn’t want me touching him.

“Nothing,” I snap, taking a long gulp of the burning amber liquid in the glass. Coming up coughing, I nearly retch all over the plush white rug beneath my feet.

“Obviously,” Quinn laughs. Shaking his head, he pulls the tumbler out of my hands. “This isn’t going to fix it, you know.”

I scoff, “There’s only one thing that will fix it – and he’s not putting out

Koda giggles from the kitchen doorway and I can’t help but smile. Quinn lets loose with a high pitch whistle and shakes his head at me, tumbling back on the sofa. He’s already showered and dressed in dry clothes. So what the hell is taking Domonic so long?

Gazing longingly at the stairs, I say, “He’s been in there for forty–five unholy minutes – doing God knows what – all alone in the shower. Meanwhile, I’m down here in my chastity pants, with the

of his puppies. I groan, dropping down on the couch angrily.

“Hey!” Quinn snaps. “I’m all wolf lady. There’s not a damn thing ‘puppy‘ about me.” He grins, sending a wink my way. “As you should already know. You’ve seen me naked,” he reminds me, referring to his graceful fall in the bathroom.

I laugh, feeling the burn of the whiskey tickle my cheeks. My head swims and I lick my lips. “Oh yeah. That’s right.” I smirk. “I have a question for you though.” He nods, swallowing down the rest of my whiskey. I can’t believe I’m about to ask this. When in doubt – blame it

on the liquor. “Which one is bigger? The wolf’s the man’s?”

“No way,” Koda hisses, crumbling into fits of laughter.

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Whiskey showers me in the face as Quinn sputters in shock. “No. No you did not.”

I cock my eyebrows. “I did. I diiiiiddd. And… I seriously want to know.”

Koda is gasping for air and Quinn’s face is stoplight red. “Oh hell no,” Quinn snickers. “I can’t answer that.” Then, as if he can’t help but chime in with the hysterics, he says, “You’ll just have to see for yourself on the night of the full moon.”

Koda howls, chuckling so hard he’s gripping the counter top to keep from falling down.

“You know he’s gonna kill you, right?” Koda gasps.

Quinn nods, “Yup.” His body is shaking with laughte

fucken dead.”

the three of us begin cracking up. Then between gasps

For some reason,

the floor hooting with cackles of joy. “My stomach,” I complain, still laughing. “It

a cold, menacing voice fills the room “What the fuck are the three

on my knees and bite the inside of my cheek. Slapping Quinn’s leg to get his attention, I whisper,

Quinn hiccups, still giggling. “Oh no,

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to hide my smile. Lowering my head as I approach Domonic, I

cleansed?”

are you

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us and Quinn’s head has fallen into his lap. My cheeks are burning from trying to keep a straight face

then back again.

my lip as I notice for

pool of liquid heat, straight into monic isn’t wearing a shirt. The

front of his drawstring pants, my mouth waters. I remember too well what treasures lie beneath.

should stop teasing him and

I didn’t let

stepping away from me and

quip before I can stop myself.

gaze as he shakes his head at me. His eyes are begging me to stop as his

Why doesn’t he want me? Because

Koda’s phone flashes on the counter. After checking it, his eyes meet mine and then without another word he heads

Weird.

the hell is he going?” Quinn questions, standing up to meet the menacing gray storm brewing

steps toward the sofa, plate in hand. Taking slow bites of his food. Every slice into his chicken is carefully

it – in a voice laced with cruel demand – puts my natural born bitch on high alert. Readying her

that is anything but

you,” I hiss.

eyes bulge, his lips going tight. “That’s all right, I’m just going to go and-”

goddamn funny when I first entered this room and you’re the one who’s going

sighs, his

the sofa and crossing my legs. “Since you want to know so damn bad

don’t,” Quinn breathes

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with barely contained fury. “Tell me all about the night of the full moon. The wolf and the man and the

and I bite back a grin. This stupid bastard heard us. He heard the whole

roiling in my gut. “Fuck off,” I seethe, standing up. “I’m going to bed. By myself,” I grind out between clenched teeth. “Do not even think about joining me,” I snap, climbing the

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