Page 67 of Knot a Thief

She moans when I pull away.

Her eyes close, and her body sinks against the mattress, murmuring something under her breath.

“Tell me again,” I purr around her head, letting my scent overwhelm her.

“Bite me.” It’s still muffled, but I’m sure of it this time.

I can see her heat is nearing its end and time is crucial right now. She won’t ask when she isn’t in her heat. I know that much about Ava.

This is it.

My heart pounds against my rib cage as I run a finger over Ava’s cheek.

Can I?

Should I?

I know there’s greater success at getting her pregnant if she’s claimed concurrently with being coated with my cum.

And she’s asking me to.

I take her hands, entwining my fingers with hers as I stare into her eyes.

She’s so beautiful.

She’s also fucking annoying.

I’m getting too old and set in my way for relationships.

I stopped needing an omega years ago. I gave her freedom. This takes it all away.

I only need an heir.

She’s your scent match.

The thought of her being mine makes me so hazy that I don’t realize my teeth are grazing over her neck until she whimpers and moans.

And as I lick over the spot I want to claim her, Seb rushes into the room.

His voice is yelling but—

But it’s too late.

Chapter 19

Ava

I stretch my arms out, seeking the familiar comfort of Seb’s warmth. My fingers find only cool sheets and a vacant space.

Confusion jolts me fully awake, and I snap my eyes open, heart racing as I stare out of the window.

This isn’t my boat.

This room ... It's enormous.

Gilded ... Beautiful ...

And completely foreign.

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