Page 13 of Wolf's Mark

“He’s Jackson Wolf, for God’s sake,” Mattie continued. Her body language suggested she was a very controlling woman. “He has every right to be demanding.”

“So what?”

“You need to get out more. He’s one of three sons of the Wolfen Corporation. You know, the sexy sports cars you’ve seen around town?”

“Maybe.”

“They have two plants located between here and Chicago. They run a multibillion-dollar business. The man is worth a fortune and from how the news presents him, he is the number one hottest bachelor from here to New York. Do you not get what I’m saying?”

Hmm… I had no idea I’d been listed as the hottest bachelor. It was certainly news I would toss in both Chase’s and Riker’s faces. They always thought they were the sexy ones. My smirk turned into a smile. The lovely Sedona wasn’t going to fall at my feet.

Excellent.

A challenge.

I did so love a challenge.

“You know I couldn’t care less,” Sedona huffed and purposely looked over her friend’s shoulder, the same eyes now questioning both me and my motives.

“One goddamn drink isn’t going to kill you.” Mattie shook her head, planting her hands on her hips. “Go.” She turned to face me. “You’ll drive her home?”

“Hold on now,” Sedona insisted. “I don’t know this man. Just his pedigree. It means nothing. The best serial killers are closetedgood guys in sleek suits. I’m no fool. I’ve seen what their methods of torture could do.”

A dark chuckle left my throat. I was more than curious as to what she meant by having seen the works of a monster. “You have an excellent point. A suggestion. Why don’t you have your friend take a photograph of me with her phone? That way, if something terrible should happen, the police will know where to come.”

“See. The man is looking out for your best interest.” Before I could move, Mattie had whipped out her phone, immediately snapping a picture of me. “There. I have you locked down. And I will warn you. If you dare lay a finger on my friend, I mean that she doesn’t want, I will track you down myself.” Her smile was way too mischievous.

Sedona promptly hit her on her arm. “Stop orchestrating my life. Best friend or no best friend.” She was completely uncertain of what to do.

Vulnerable.

Considering most would call me a true predator, both in the boardroom and in the forest, she had every right to be cautious. I took two steps closer and could read Sedona’s mind. She was excited yet apprehensive, her thoughts centering on how she could use a scalpel on me. The woman was getting more interesting by the minute.

And my attraction was off the charts.

This girl was someone I needed to meet.

To get to know.

To embrace.

To fuck.

The filthy thoughts were a welcome change. Women had become boring, my life centered around business and nothing else. Our connection was unusual to say the least.

“Go. Enjoy yourself. He won’t hurt you.” Mattie was still staring at me with a warning in her eyes.

Or I would call it a threat.

I couldn’t blame either woman for their actions or thoughts.

Sedona worked up her courage as she crossed her arms, taking two long strides in my direction. “If I go with you, I don’t want you to toss out the usual bullshit pickup lines. I will not tolerate them. I’m not that kind of girl and refuse to fall for the crap coming from a guy’s mouth. Do you understand?”

She had both a tough spirit and an air of innocence. My mouth watered at the thought of devouring her. My goodness. I was a very bad man indeed.

“Agreed.”

Yes, I planned on ravaging her and in my mind, it would be difficult if not impossible to let her go.

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