Total pages in book: 22
Estimated words: 19506 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 98(@200wpm)___ 78(@250wpm)___ 65(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 19506 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 98(@200wpm)___ 78(@250wpm)___ 65(@300wpm)
I watched in sick delight as Rider allowed his face to shift; his pupils slanted and his fangs descended between his lips as Brad’s eyes widened. Rider sniffed the air and looked down, and when I followed his gaze, I saw that Brad had pissed his pants in fear.
Rider simply said, “Pathetic,” as Brad had called me so many times, before releasing his grip. The moment that Brad’s feet touched the ground, he sprinted out the door without a look back.
I gazed at my man in awe. It was obvious why he was an Alpha; he’d protected me and handled the situation without using unnecessary force or harm, though I knew he wouldn’t hesitate to do so if needed.
When I remembered what Rider said about Fate placing us where we needed to be, it made perfect sense that Brad showed up tonight. This was by design; getting to see Rider defend and protect me, but also standing up for myself against the person who hurt me for so long. I was stronger and more confident than ever before. I had closure on my past, and could now focus on my future, which was standing in front of me.
Once Brad disappeared through the door, Rider turned to face me with concern. “I’m sorry it took me so long to get to you; I was trying to give you privacy, but I felt like something was wrong, so I came in.” He patted his hands over my shoulders and chest. “Are you okay? If he hurt you, I swear to the gods I’ll chase him down and-”
“I love you,” I blurted out, interrupting his somehow adorable threat. “Not just because of this,” I insisted, “But because of everything I feel when I’m with you. You make me stronger, and you make me happy. I’m sorry that I’m telling you all of this in the bathroom. I was hoping for something more romantic, but-”
This time he interrupted me by wrapping his arms around my waist and pressing our lips together in a deep kiss. I could actually taste his gratitude and affection on his tongue.
When he pulled back, Rider rested his forehead on mine, looking deep into my eyes when he told me, “I love you too, Trey.”
“I’m ready for forever with you,” I replied without a bit of hesitation or doubt. “I want your mating mark. But first, I want you to take me home, and I want you to take me.”
Without a word, Rider hauled me off of my feet and quickly carried me out of the restroom. I chuckled as he hurried across the dance floor towards the front door.
“What about the other guys?” I asked when I caught sight of Ridge and Zane still snuggling to the music. We had all ridden together in the pack’s SUV. My car was still in the shop, so for now we only had one vehicle to share.
“They’re big boys,” Rider replied, quickening his pace. “They’ll figure it out.” I laughed into his neck and held him tighter.
Chapter Eight
Trey
By the time we reached our mountain cavern home, I was dizzy with lust and need. I doubted I could walk on my own accord, and was grateful when Rider carried me up the sloped path. I teased him the whole way by nibbling his throat and grinding my hard cock against his stomach.
I had never been so brazen before; sex in the past had been more of a duty or even a punishment, but I craved to be with Rider. He brought out the confident and wanton side of me.
The walk up the cliffside and across the stone floor seemed to take forever; every moment I waited made my body ache with longing. A fire burned in my gut that only Rider’s touch could soothe.
Finally we reached the bedroom, and Rider lowered me to the floor before taking a knee in front of me. He removed my shoes and socks, tucking them neatly beneath the bed. He then unbuttoned my jeans and pulled them slowly down my legs before working my feet free.
Instead of reaching for my boxers, Rider stood up and tucked his fingers beneath the hem of my shirt. He slid his hands up my torso as he pushed the fabric off, causing thousands of tiny bumps to appear on my skin, and my nipples to contract into tight beads.
“You are so beautiful,” Rider breathed as his gaze traced down my slim frame, hovering above my tented boxers before climbing back to my eyes. His gaze remained locked onto mine as he slid the tips of his fingers into the waistband of my underwear, watching for any sign of hesitation. When I gave him none, Rider pushed the thin cotton to the floor.
His eyes roamed again, and a long moan escaped him when they landed on my cock. Hard and throbbing, it was cut and stood at about six inches. I was so turned on, pre-cum drooled from my slit, stretching towards the floor.