Page 114 of Her Males

It’s the only time I’ve ever seen somebody challenge Aziel so brazenly, and I’m shocked at how well the Wrath’s handling it. His chest expands as he sucks in a deep breath, continuing until I’m sure his lungs will explode, before he slowly exhales.

I watch in shock.

“Anyway…” Kato changes the subject, turning to me. “I’ve spoken to my children at length about what happened, and I’ve come to warn you that Echo’s quite angry. It would do you well to find a large stick for your training tomorrow morning.”

My throat runs dry, and I wiggle against Aziel until he lets me move in front of him. His hands latch on to my hips and pull me flush against his front, not allowing any space.

“She still wants to train with me?” I ask.

Kato cocks his head to the side, confused, before bursting out in laughter. “Of course, Charlie. They’re aware of Emily’s unique sexual desires, and I made it clear she and I instigated.”

Kato glances between Aziel and me before cracking a smile. “I’m happy to see you’ve not taken after your father,” he says, clearing his throat. “But your presence makes my people uncomfortable. If you insist on leaving Charlie’s cabin, stay off the main paths and away from any buildings.”

Aziel grunts, and Kato takes that as his cue to leave.

“Have you been letting me believe this entire time that you fucked the shifter?” Aziel asks once Kato disappears. He’s as still as a mountain as he leans over my shoulder and peers down at me.

“Tell me in detail what happened between you two,” he orders.

My palms grow clammy, and I gulp as I try to think of the best way to avoid his anger. I didn’t want to sound like I was making excuses or trying to justify my actions.

“Charlie,” Aziel urges when I don’t respond.

I clear my throat, wishing for the world to swallow me whole.

“Emily and I kissed, and she touched Kato while he fingered me,” I croak, pressing my hands to my cheeks to stop a blush from forming.

Aziel says nothing, and I shift before continuing my humiliating explanation.

“It was only one time, and I felt horrible afterward. I panicked and left once we finished, and that’s when I ran into the incubus—”

My sentence is cut short as Aziel spins me around.

His lips are on mine, and my mind goes blank as he frantically kisses me. I’m not sure what to make of it, but I prefer this over his silence.

“You infuriating woman.” He groans and picks me up.

He’s hard, and I gasp as he steps forward and presses me against a tree.

“I’m going to be the first to fuck you, and I will give mine to you as well.” Aziel speaks his words as a promise, and I hope he means them.

We’re far enough from the main pack lands that nobody’s around to see us grinding against one another, but I doubt Aziel would care if we were. He’s not been secretive about his feelings since arriving.

He’s made it quite clear where he stands, and I appreciate it.

My knees wobble when I’m finally returned to my feet, a fact Aziel takes great humor in, but I quickly find my stride and rush into the woods. Aziel has no issues keeping up with my attempt at a hurried pace, his quiet laughter warming my bones.

I don’t know what’s gotten into him, but I like it.

The distance was good for us, giving me time to grow and him to learn how to control himself.

I jump and squeal when I spot an animal inside my trap, and I drop to the floor beside it with a wide grin. This is exciting. I ignore the tears that fill my eyes as I grab a knife out of the waistband of my skirt and reach in through the back grates to hold the animal’s neck.

Aziel lowers himself next to me, his face entering my peripheral vision as he looks at my wet cheeks.

“Charlie?” he whispers, moving to take the knife from my hand.

I jerk away. “I’m fine.”

---