Page 39 of Alpha Scorned

The house was silent. I crept towards Devon’s door, stealthily turned the handle and pushed it open. His bed was empty. My heart thudded, and panic hit me. Taking some deep breaths, I calmed myself and my wolf and headed to Lina’s room.

A lamp cast a soft light over my mate and son.

Instantly I relaxed, my jaw unclenching. Devon was sprawled over the bed on his stomach, his hair curled in a messy halo around his head. My heart squeezed at the sight of him fast asleep and looking at peace. I hated that he would put himself in danger if he went back to Shane. He didn’t know it, neither did Lina, and I’d keep it from her just to save her from the anxiety it would cause, but Zander had said that soul walkers were just as vulnerable to powerful demons as when they were physically in that space. If a soul was captured while they walked, they wouldn’t return to their body, and if they died in a soul walk, so too would their body. I swallowed the anxiety that threatened to consume me. Zander had agreed to help Devon understand he needed to stay in his body while he slept, no matter who called him. I hated that it wasn’t me who could teach him, but since Zander was the only one who could, I’d gladly accept his help.

I studied my mate as she lay there on her back, her face turned towards Devon, and my heart skipped a beat. She was so fucking gorgeous. The short nightie she wore covered her to mid thigh giving me an unobstructed view of her toned, smooth legs. One long, toned arm reached to her son and she rested a hand on his back. I smiled. She was always so protective of him. Gods knew I was, and he wasn’t even my flesh and blood. I’d always felt protective over Devon, especially after I’d named him. I’d wanted him to be mine, but then along came Shane. I frowned. Except he hadn’t. I got that Lina was ashamed of her past and even her body, but surely that wasn’t enough to believe her soulmate would reject her. I rubbed the scruff on my chin, my suspicions about what her real issue were deepening.

I continued my perusal of her long luscious body. My dick stirred as I stared at her stomach wondering what it would be like to see her swell with my child. My eyes strayed to the mounds of her breasts and I exhaled sharply as a fierce need roared to life.

Lina inhaled—and stirred. I waited, my heart hammering. Her eyes snapped open and a sleepy smile stretched her full lips, lips I was about to devour.

“Hey,” she murmured, her voice a whisper, her face softened with sleep.

I was across the room in a second and knelt down next to the bed. I ran my hand through her hair enjoying the soft strands as they fell through my fingers. I loved the way it glinted with deep reds, browns, and threads of gold. It was beautiful, and mine to touch. Just as she was. “Hi.”

“Mmm, that’s nice.” She groaned softly, closing her eyes as I continued to play with those pretty strands. Her scent changed and it was all I could do not to pounce on her. I glanced at Devon.

“Has he been okay?”

She studied her son with worry etched on her face. “So far, yeah.” She looked at me, the same worry aimed at me. “Have you eaten yet?”

I shook my head, unable to suppress my smile at her question. “No.”

She swung her legs down, clearly ignoring my promise of what exactly I was going to eat when I returned to her side.

“Come on then,” she said, grabbing my hand.

I didn’t argue, especially as there was a small child where I had intended to take my midnight snack. I merely let her lead me from the room but as we got to the kitchen, I grabbed her around the waist and nuzzled her ear and neck. Shudders rippled through her and she moaned. “Owen…”

“Mmm?”

“You need to eat something…”

I grinned. “Yes, I do.”

She was so light that it was easy to spin her around, grab her small waist in my hands and sit her on the counter. She gasped as the cold granite hit her bare skin. I chuckled before I sealed my mouth over her open one, taking advantage of her gasp. My kiss was heated. I wasn’t in the mood for gentle. It may have only been hours since I’d been with her, but it felt like weeks. Lust dripped from me, and her scent deepened. I set a hand on her cheek and the softness of her skin only made my head spin more. My cock throbbed. Damn, I couldn’t wait to sink into her heat, though I wanted her taste rolling across my tongue and down my throat first. I placed a hand on her shoulder and guided her back. But there was only so much space. She leaned on her elbows and studied me through hooded eyes.

I grinned wolfishly. “Wanna watch me eat?”

“I really do,” she answered, her voice husky.

Damn. The thought of her beautiful eyes on me while I enjoyed her, almost took my self control. “Good. Don’t close your eyes.”

The silk of her nightie caught a little on my calloused fingers as I slowly pushed it up, kissing the smooth skin of her thighs. I had to fight to get air into my lungs. Her scent, her taste, overwhelmed me as I teased her with my mouth and teeth. I wanted to bury my face and tongue in her so badly I couldn't think of anything else. Using both of my hands to spread her wide, I slipped my tongue onto her soft flesh. I licked her slowly, teasing her and savouring every drop of arousal that I could find. She moaned and I lifted my gaze. Satisfaction hit me at the tortured pleasure on her face.

“Keep your eyes open, and don't come yet,” I ordered, slowing my assault down. Her scent engulfed me, her taste filling my mouth. Gods, this was heaven. I slid two fingers inside her heat, searching for the spot that would send her tumbling out of control, and gradually increased my pace.

“Please, please, I need to…”

“Scream my name when you do, Kerores.” And I sucked her clit between my teeth, not relenting as I lashed her with my tongue.

She did. And I loved it. When her internal muscles eventually released my fingers, I slowly pulled away, grinning. “You know you’ll wake Devon if you scream my name that loudly each time you come.”

She fell back panting. “Yeah, well don’t be so godsdamned good with your mouth and tongue then.”

I pulled her up, my cock straining against my clothes. “How about you come on my cock, then my mouth can catch that scream this time?”

She blinked then her eyes fell to the covered meal. An adorable frown creased her brow. “You need to eat, Owen.”

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