Page 58 of These Dangerous Fates

“I’m sorry,” she whispers. “I didn’t mean … I won’t …” she stutters and stands from the couch. Shoulders curving inward as she wraps her arms around her middle, she takes a step toward the door. “I’m sorry.”

Before she can take another step, I jump from the couch and grab her wrist, turning her to face me. I track the tear that slides down her cheek and I know I’ve lost the battle. My wolf howls inside me, desperate to make sure she isn’t hurting.

“Fuck,” I growl, clenching my free hand. “That’s not true, gods dammit. I want you Ellis. I want you so fucking bad it hurts. You’re all I can think about. My wolf is desperate to claim you. But none of that matters, because this”—I gesture back and forth between us—“can’t happen.”

Tears no longer fall from her eyes, but they still cling to her lashes as she steps closer to me. “Why not? Why do you keep pushing me away?” She places her hands on my chest and presses her body against mine. “Please, Sterling,” she whispers. The yearning in her voice tugs at my heart, and my wolf whines.

Her lips tremble slightly, those perfect lips I’ve been dying to taste. She’s a temptation I’m not able to fight anymore. Her body pressed against mine is a drug I need more of. Before I know what I’m doing, I slide my hand into her hair, gripping the strands and tugging her head backward. She gasps, eyes widening, and a delectable blush creeping over her cheeks.

I lower my mouth to hers, not breathing until our lips meet. In my chest, my heart pounds erratically and my wolf paces, ready to pounce. Ellis exhales softly, her breath fanning across my lips, and I use that moment to sweep my tongue inside, claiming her. It’s not gentle, and there is no way I could make it gentle. I’ve been denying myself for too long.

Something slimy worms through me, causing me to pause. Pulling away, I look into her eyes. “I shouldn’t do this.” I say, my voice rough and filled with need. “We need to stop.”

“Please don’t.” She shakes her head and grabs my shirt in her fists. “Stop pushing me away. I know you want this as much as I do.” She emphasizes her point by rocking her hips against my erection.

I groan, and she does it again. This is wrong. If we don’t stop now, it will be impossible to stop later, and she will regret it if we take it any further.

“Sterling,” she breathes as she slides her hand down my chest and cups my dick through my sweats. “Please.” She bites her lip, pleading in her eyes.

I’m powerless against her. Fighting this is getting too hard, and I snap. I pick her up and carry her to the couch, settling her on my lap with her legs straddling either side of my hips. It’s a frenzy as our mouths crash together again, tongues tangling, teeth scraping. We’ve both been wanting this for so long, it’s impossible to control ourselves.

The shirt she’s wearing smells like Kai, and my wolf growls possessively. I pull away long enough to slide my hands up her sides and tug the shirt over her head. My gaze lands on her breasts and I cup them in my palms, teasing her nipples with my thumbs. The little sound she makes as she arches her back goes straight to my cock.

“Ellis,” I murmur as I suck one of her nipples into my mouth.

“Shh,” she says, rocking her hips. “Don’t think about it, just do it.”

Her hands slide into my hair and she holds my head to her chest while I lick and bite her nipple. It’s almost surreal as my hands run all over her skin, taking in her naked body under my fingers. For so long I’ve dreamt of this moment, and now that it’s happening I could kick myself for fighting it. But then I remember why I’ve been pushing her away.

I force her hips to still and wait for her to look at me. When she does, I almost forget what I want to say. She looks beautifully erotic, flushed with her pupils blown from desire, hair tangled from my fingers.

“Ellis, stop,” I breathe. “You don’t want to do this.”

“No, I do. I want you, Sterling. It’s not complete in here without you.” She places her hand on her chest. “I need all three of you. I know I do. Every fiber of my being screams with the need for you. Please, Sterling. Please.” Her amber eyes are so wide as she stares at me, begging me to hear her.

On an instinctual level, she knows. She just doesn’t understand it. I can’t resist her anymore. With her skin under my fingers, and her heat surrounding me even through my pants, she’s a siren and I’m not strong enough to fight.

“Fuck,” I moan, giving in.

She lifts herself off of me enough for me to slide my sweatpants down my hips. Since shifting ruins clothes, I always go commando, and Ellis moans as she sits back on my lap and rubs her pussy over my cock, spreading her juices that are already coating her thighs.

“Oh, fuck, kitten. You feel so good.” I bury my nose in her neck and inhale her scent. My wolf goes wild. We can’t wait any longer.

Wrapping my hands around her waist, I lift her up, and she wraps her fingers around my length to guide it to her entrance. Slowly, I lower her back down, inch by inch her wet warmth swallowing me. Holy. Shit. This is divine. I fit inside her like a puzzle piece settling into place. I’m not even moving, but my chest is heaving. All I can do is stare at her and the utter bliss lining her features.

“Yes,” she breathes. “Oh gods, yes.”

Her thighs work and she lifts herself up and down as she braces her hands on my shoulders, nails digging in. They elicit the most delicious pain, sharp pin pricks that spread over my skin. My hands around her waist help to lift her and I watch as my dick disappears inside of her, only to slide back out, glistening with her arousal. The sight of her, head thrown back in ecstasy, wild and flushed with desire, makes my wolf growl in my chest.

“Harder, Sterling,” she pants. “Fuck me harder.”

Lifting her off me, I lay her on the couch. Her legs fall open and I’m momentarily distracted by the sight of her pussy, wet and waiting for me. “So perfect,” I growl.

I thrust inside her, hard enough to drive her backward on the couch. The sound of her screaming my name drives me harder, until our flesh slapping together drowns out our moans and heavy breathing. Her nails rake down my back hard enough to draw blood and it lights a fire in my veins. The idea that she’s marked me sends me into overdrive and I bite her neck, right over Kai’s puncture marks. I don’t break the skin, but I hold her there with my teeth and run my tongue along the mark. It drives her wild, just like I knew it would. Those marks are sensitive, and I’m not above using it to my advantage.

Her hips buck against mine, meeting each of my thrusts with equal force. This woman is everything I could have ever imagined. Perfect for me in every way. No one will ever compare to her. As her pussy clenches around my cock and she screams her release, I know I will never be able to walk away from her. With her inner walls milking me, I follow her over the edge, shooting my seed deep inside her.

We’re both gasping for air as reality settles around us again. Sweat drips down my neck and back, making my hair stick to me uncomfortably. I pull back to look at her face and she takes my breath away. Her hair has come undone from its bun and falls around her shoulders in wild curls. Strands stick to her forehead and I brush them away with trembling fingers. Her amber eyes are heavy, and her perfect lips are puffy from my kisses and tilted in a satisfied smile. I lean down and kiss her.

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