Page 22 of Red Moon Secrets
Did he just find a way to use poison's kiss? Do I have a cut?
I feel the venom's effect, and I have no idea how to fight this. But right now isn't the time or place for us to get unruly and savage.
Before I can question it further, the effect of the blood vanishes, leaving us without the carnal urge.
"What the hell was that?" he asks breathlessly, seeming just as entranced as I was.
His confusion matches mine. I thought it was him.
"Do I have a cut or something? That felt like poison's kiss."
He tugs at my lower lip with his thumb and then his tongue slips into my mouth to invite me into a powerful, heart-pumping kiss. He pulls me at the waist, and that same stir repeats itself.
Just when I'm ready to succumb to the intoxicating draw, he releases me and it fades as quickly as it came.
"Alyssa, that's not my venom, or we wouldn't be standing here fully dressed right now. It's like—I don't know. It has the same signature as poison's kiss, but it lacks the strength of the venomous pull."
It takes me a second to catch my breath. The kiss was mind-blowing, but it shouldn't have left me reeling so viciously. What freaks me out a little is the fact that I tasted his blood and loved it—wanted more.Stop thinking about it.
I glance over my shoulder at the fuming werewolf who has fully redressed and is staring us down. His betas have gathered their whimpering bodies off the ground, and they go to join him, licking their wounds while still in wolf form.
"Let's deal with them before we try to figure anything out. There's someone you still haven't met, and you can't meet her until they're gone," I mumble.
He nods, knowing who I'm referring to. Even though our voices are hushed and cautious, I'm not taking any chances of them listening in. I've underestimated wolves before, but now I know better than to make that mistake again.
"I think he could have taken Zee or Deke down without a problem. I also think he's stronger than a lycan," I murmur softly as the wolves follow Dice through the front door.
"I know. I wasn't prepared for his strength. Things evolve, but I usually keep up with the times. He didn't have the girl he loves depending on him though. That gave me the edge I needed."
I smile like a fool, and Kane's arm snakes around my waist. His battered appearance should leave him looking wretched and unappealing, but instead, he looks sexy and rugged. It's amazing what an absolute hormonal fool I am—it’s pathetic really.
"I love you," I mutter while leaning against him.
Despite his miserable beating, he doesn't seem tired or weary. His strength is as refreshing as his unexhausted posture. He kisses the top of my head, allowing his breath to heat me through my hair.
"I love you. Don't worry. I've dealt with dredgers before. I won't let him view anything I don't want him to see. They won't know what the bitch spirit said to you."
That's curious.
"You can keep them from seeing too much?" I whisper, barely keeping my voice in an audible register.
"Baby, I can do more than you ever thought possible. Don't worry," he says with his sexy, smug tone that makes me fight the urge to spark up that kiss again.
"I trust you."
He smiles as we head in, and his fingers entwine with mine. "I know. And it feels good to know that."
"I need to head out. I have to go check on a tip about Castine," Zee whispers while walking up close to us.
Kane's jaw clenches and he nods. "Call me as soon as you have something."
Zee quickly leaves us, driving too fast down the winding dirt path through the forest. Immortals—always in a hurry.
Reese is congregated with his pack when we walk in. They've all shifted back to their human forms, and they don't bother to cover upanythingon their bare bodies. I haven't seen such a blatant lack of modesty since my time with Thad.
"I'll fetch them some robes," Dice chuckles out when he gauges my heated cheeks. "They sort of ruined their clothes."
The men all just whisper amongst themselves, as if this is a boy's locker-room or something. This is absurd, and frankly, it's scarring.
