Page 70 of Primal God

“Lilith! What in the fuck happened? Where are you?” The panic in Dimitri’s voice has my eyes watering.

“Hey,” I let out a small laugh to cover the emotion in my voice. “I’m so sorry about that. I lost my friend on a hike and got a bit freaked out.”

“But you’re fine now?”

“I’m fine.”

I’m anythingbutfine.

Dimitri exhales. “Thank fucking god. Do you still need me to come get you?”

I meet Uncle Wolfe’s gaze and have to swallow down a sob.

“No. No, I’m fine now. I’ll be home later. I’m sorry for worrying you.”

“Don’t apologize, Lilith. I’m just glad you’re safe.”

“Thanks.” I brush the tears streaming down my face. “Bye.”

Ending the call, I look at Uncle Wolfe, who smiles.

“Excellent. Now, let’s get back to the others. We have a wedding to plan.”

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Lilith

When we join the others, Uncle Wolfe says, “Everything is ready. Might I suggest we move to a more…comfortable location?”

Yemi says, “That would be wonderful. Your place?”

“Yes.” He turns to me. “Ride with Adam.”

Well, crap. There goes my plan of riding with Uncle Wolfe. I might not be a fan of him, but at least he hasn’t ever struck me. Yet. I honestly wouldn’t put anything past him at this point.

Riding with Adam is the last thing I want to do, but I nod. Adam goes to his car, starting it. I give Uncle Wolfe one last look before getting in the car. Adam waits until his father’s car leaves and follows it.

We ride in silence until Adam reaches out, turning down the radio.

“I hope you know that I really didn’t mean what happened back there.”

“And I hope you know that this is crazy. We arenotgetting married.”

He sighs. “Stop saying stuff like that. It will only make them mad.”

I turn to him. “You’re seriously telling me you’re fine with the idea of getting married?”

“I wasn’t looking to get married, but it’s not the worst idea, right? We’re both gaining something out of this.”

“Like what?”

Because I really can’t see what I’m getting out of this deal other than a husband that I donotwant.

“My old man will stop riding my dick, for one.” He lets out a small laugh. “I’m finally doing something right by joining the same club my brothers and father are a part of. Hell, they haven’t spoken to me since I got kicked out of college last year.”

“I’m sorry.What?”

His eyes widen for a fraction of a second.

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