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“Well, he didn’t really win did he? You seemed pretty confident that he would,”
he remarks, stepping inside, his arm brushing my breast in the process before he shuts the door.
Our eyes meet and I purse my lips. “Ok fine, you did take me by surprise. It was impressive.”
I admit begrudgingly now, finally taking the time to look him over. He lowers the shirt he’s got pressed to his left flank to his side and I’m rewarded with a full view of his sexy abs.
“Thank you,”
he replies huskily. I try to calm my own racing heart, unable to look up at him even if I wanted to, as my gaze rakes over his delicious body.
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I reach out, and a deep urge to touch those sexy abs takes over me. “At a price though, these wounds are pretty deep..”
1 murmur, enjoying the electric current that dances up my arm, spreading from my fingertips. My gaze dips to the front of his pants, and suddenly I’m oh so very thirsty.
“They were worth it. He shouldn’t have been so hard on you. I know he trains Valerie, and she’s never been as bruised and beaten up as you are.”
I freeze at the anger in his voice.
So, he really did that because of… me?
I then make the mistake of looking up into those now burning eyes of his…
ATTICUS
Her fingers brush down my abdomen tantalisingly, the intense tingles of her touch making pleasure dance through me. A dangerous temptation drawing me in like an intoxicating drug. Each moment around her entices me, binding me. This is the power of the bond and when it promises such pleasure… how can anyone deny it?
All I desire at this moment is to pin her against the very door behind her and ravish her. She awakens something inside of me, something that I know is far from gentleman-like.
I let out a slow shuddering breath as she continues to stare into my eyes as if it were so surprising that the fact he hurt her has pissed me off.
Her stunning green eyes dip to my lips and I feel an illicit spark rush south before I clear my throat and look away. “I uh, should get this cleaned up. Do you have any bandages? I usually have a first aid kit, but I didn’t actually include one in my luggage this time.”
She looks at me in disbelief before she lets out a laugh. “You carry around a first aid kit? What a prince.”
“We get injured a lot, it’s logical, wouldn’t you agree? Survival? I would assume you would know about that.”
I reply with a frown. Does she really think it’s funny?
“We kinda just do with what we have, you know. No need to get all in a huff.”
She sounds amused. “Medical aid kits weren’t always available. Sometimes we were running with just the clothes on our back, especially after the battle we lost.”
“Right,”
I reply as she leads her way through to the kitchen. “I understand that you ran, but everyone from the Sable were given the option to join new packs. Yes, some were handed prison sentences, but mainly those who were deemed dangerous, but you didn’t need to run.”
She stops in her tracks, turning and looking at me. “The winners made those decisions. Who knows what my verdict from the Sublime would have been. Our leaders were dead, and the one who survived was your hostage. Don’t play nice.”
Her eyes flash. My words have triggered her, and I can see the resentment in her eyes.
“Adriana-“
“Do you really think it was that simple? You wanted to know how I got these burns, right? It’s when those tunnels were blown up. Sure, it was a battle, but the poison to make us suffer longer? Was it necessary? Yeah, don’t act like we were given a second chance at life. The winners became the gods to decide our future. Like hell I was going to trust any of you,”
she snarls, turning and storming to one of the cabinets.
I stand there, a mix of emotions coursing through me. The reason for her burns… we did that… her pain and fear… she hadno choice… she was alone whilst we dined and feasted our victory… I know that there were many who were corrupt in the
Sable, but in the end, it was the goddess who pitched both sides against one another and under an even more corruptleadership who took advantage of it.
“I am sorry for that. We had to protect ourselves. I’m sure you know that Lawrence and Gerard were not innocent.”
“Oh, believe me, I know, we were forced to join. They killed our families if we denied them, but it doesn’t make whathappened right. Everyone can get all on edge and defensive, but there’s more to a story than the ‘good guys.”
I fall silent as she rummages around the cabinet before she finds the medical aid box.
I approach her slowly, not saying anything and letting her vent. It’s still a sensitive subject for her and I understand that. She has valid points. We all made mistakes and decisions that could have been handled better.
“Sit down, I’ll do it for you.”
Her voice is icy, but I don’t mind as I step back and take a seat on the bar stool behind me. She might act cold, but she has a heart, which was obvious from the day back then when I asked her about letting me introduce her as my mate to Mom…
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(FLASHBACK)
I look up when she appears, her eyes hard. “What is it?”
“I had a request,”
I say quietly. It’s the following day after Mom’s wedding and last night her remark about wishing she could see my children made me come up with a sudden idea.
Sure, it’s not perfect, but it would bring Mom great joy.
“Get a move on with it.”
Adriana crosses her arms.
I look across at Adriana and sigh heavily. “I know that we aren’t a couple and that you have rejected me, and that we are not together, and I’m not asking for a commitment. But I want to ask if you have it in you, could I introduce you to Mom? She always dreamed of me settling down and having kids and although her time is near… I think it would bring het some joy to know I have a fated mate. If that is something you are ok with?”
I ask hesitantly.
She looks at me in disbelief before she scoffs scornfully. “You are pathetic Payne. But because she’s a lovely woman, sure. But remember, this is not for you.”
“Thanks, so is it alright to do that now before you leave? I just don’t know how, uh, how long-“
“Yeah, we can.”
She cuts in. I look up at her gratefully, even though she owes me nothing I’m truly grateful she’s agreed. I watch her about to say something when she leaves the room, signalling the end of our conversation.
“I know you hate me, but can you at least downplay that in front of her?”
I ask.
She only scoffs in reply. “Fuck you, Payne.”
I raise my eyebrows. She really does have a mouth on her.
We reach Mom’s room, and she steps back, crossing her arms. I try not to check her out as she leans against the wall, allowing me to knock on the door before I open it and step inside. 1 motion Adriana to follow, watching as she takes a deep breath, adjusting her top.
Seeing Mom in bed in that condition hurts. I approach the bed and smile at her, where she’s propped up against her pillows. “Hey, how did you sleep?”
I ask gently, taking her hand tenderly as I kiss her forehead
“I slept well.”
She smiles. Hugh has been a great support for her. Even though I know this is extremely hard for him too, I’m just glad she has someone she is in love with by her side. “Adriana, isn’t it?”
I turn as Mom smiles at Adriana, before her gaze flicks back to me, almost as if she’s piecing the puzzle together, which isn’t possible.
“Yes, Mom, this is Adriana. She- she’s my fated mate.”
I say quietly, but even as the words leave me, I feel ashamed ofmyself for acting like I did nothing wrong
Mom’s eyes sparkle. “Mate! Oh my! I did think there was something going on. I saw the looks between the two of you.”
“Mom, that’s not true.”
I smile at her.
Adriana laughs. “He’s so coy.”
She says, and I raise an eyebrow.
“I’m not.”
“You are.”
She smiles sweetly as Mom laughs and stretches her other hand out to her. “My daughter-in-law to be…”
Adriana’s smile falters as she places her hand in Mom’s hand and gives it a small squeeze. She smiles warmly at Adriana, her eyes filling with tears.
“She is beautiful. Look at her Atticus, she suits you perfectly,”
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