Total pages in book: 35
Estimated words: 33372 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 167(@200wpm)___ 133(@250wpm)___ 111(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 33372 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 167(@200wpm)___ 133(@250wpm)___ 111(@300wpm)
“What?”
“Karina. I know you are mated with her, but I’m curious about whether you love her. She is different. There is no denying that. But is that something you love about her, or is all of this because she is your mate?”
“I love her,” Rage said. “And she is my mate.”
He opened the door and stepped out of it. The moment he did, he tilted his head back and inhaled, scenting his mate. She was close by and he didn’t have to go far to find her. Across the town square, outside, cleaning up the tables, there she was.
Go to her.
Be with her.
Rage didn’t fight his wolf.
The full moon was fast approaching, and he had already seen William about taking Karina out with him. At first, her father wasn’t happy, and he understood why. He was concerned about what was going to happen to her, but he didn’t need to be. Rage would take care of her.
He didn’t lie to Sister Claire. He did love this woman.
That kiss he’d taken last night had set his body aflame. He wanted her so badly. His balls ached to get her naked, to explore every inch of her.
Within seconds, he was right in front of her, and without waiting for an invitation, he gripped the back of her neck, pulled her in close, and then took possession of her lips. He sensed the pack, but they faded away as he focused on his mate. Sliding his tongue across her lips, she gasped, and he took full advantage, pressing his tongue between her lips, and she met him halfway, kissing him back.
At the sound of a throat clearing, he broke the kiss but wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her in close.
Rose gave a little whistle. “Sexy, I like it.”
Rage looked at Rose. The pack hadn’t been able to find the culprits, which left only two people. Patricia and Rose. Is that why William hadn’t found the culprit? Had he come to the same conclusion?
“Rose, stop.”
“What? Can I not be like super happy with my favorite sister in the whole wide world?”
“I am your only sister in the whole wide world.”
“Sassy, I like it.” Rose gave him a wink.
Karina groaned, pressed her face against his chest, and then pulled away. “Why are you here?”
Rose pressed a hand to her heart and gasped. “Oh, the pain, I don’t know how I am going to be able to handle this. You hurt me so much with your accusations.”
But he didn’t see it. Rage saw the love Rose had for her sister. Even on the night he had picked Karina, Rose looked … angry and also a little afraid for her sister. Something didn’t quite add up.
What was he missing?
“Seriously?” Karina asked.
“Actually, Dad told me to come and take over for you.”
“He did?”
“Yeah, Dad wants you to spend more time with Lover Boy, and I’m guessing less time working.” Rose turned to him. “Do you have any idea what he’s talking about?”
“I asked your dad if I could spend the day with you,” Rage said. He was getting tired of the stolen moments, and he wanted more time with her away from the pack.
“You did?”
He looked at Karina and saw the smile on her lips. “Yes.”
“Ah, look at the two of you. You’re both so cute. It’s just adorable seeing you two together.” Rose reached her hands out as if to pinch their cheeks. “So cute.”
Karina removed the apron she was wearing and threw it toward her sister. “Yeah, cute.”
His mate moved toward him and slid her hand inside his. “Where are we going?”
Chapter Seven
Karina couldn’t have imagined he’d choose such a spot, but it was perfect. Her father had forbidden her from going deep into the forest. She was allowed to venture around the edge when she picked up the pack’s clothing, but never to go too deep. He always complained how dangerous it was.
There were times she craved to see what the pack felt or at least could see during the full moon.
“This is incredible,” she said.
The full moon wasn’t too far away. She knew the pack were already getting ready. Her mother was preparing her famous casserole. After every single turn, the pack were always hungry. It was one of the few twenty-four hours within the pack that she truly felt like she didn’t belong.
They would come back, most of them naked, ravenous. Some of the pack would stay behind and have sex well into the night, and then return in the early hours of the morning and wait for the diner to open, to get their fill of food. Karina didn’t mind serving them.
“You look excited,” Rage said.
“It’s … so beautiful. Is it like this when you turn?” she asked.
“How do you mean?”
She shrugged. “I guess it’s silly of me, but I was wondering if you … I don’t know … take a moment to appreciate what you can do. The beauty that surrounds you. Do you love it?”