Page 28 of Guarded By the Orc

“Fine, let’s get you all packed.”

I’m surrounded by mad witches and there’s no escape.

I heavedanotherbox of crystals into the back of the SUV while the little hellion Gabbi clung to my leg, giggling as I toted her with me while her mother fluttered behind her, worried. My mate had laughed it off, telling her that Gabbi was fine.

But amIfine? No one cares to ask.

I glared down at the little monster as shebitinto my thigh for what felt like the tenth time and I wondered if these little witches carried any diseases.

“Sweetheart,please,” Tasia cried. “No biting!”

“Yes biting,” Gabbi called and I rolled my eyes, dropping the box of crystals next to the two suitcases that had been put into the back. I expected at least two more suitcases, and I was taking all the luggage since their cars were tiny. They seemed to be only taking necessities to get them through a few weeks.

We’d figure out what was happening after that, but for now, I agreed with my mate. They needed protection, and she would only be able to do that in our building. There wasno wayI was letting her stay anywhere else. While I didn’t trust this coven after their shenanigans with Rok, I couldn’t stand by and watch my mate’s family get hurt.

I sighed, narrowing my eyes at the tiny female whostillhad her teeth buried in the material of my pants. It didn’t hurt, but she was like a small, feral kitten.

“Can you sit in the car?” I asked her, and she shook her head, refusing to release me, her arms and legs wrapped so tight around me I wondered if shecouldlet me go.

“I’m sorry about her,” Tasia said, hurrying over to grab her daughter. Gabbi held on for dear life, but her mother was able to get her off by tickling her sides. I sent Tasia a grateful nod,but when I turned to look at my mate, she had her hands tucked under her chin, her eyes gleaming up at me as she gave me a pleased smile.

“What’s that look for?” I purred, my body coming to life under her gaze.

“Do you like children?” she asked, her eyes twinkling and the scent of her arousal washing over me. Every drop of blood made its way to my cock.

“I do,” I purred, stepping closer to her, licking my lips. “And I hope we can have dozens.”

“Dozens seems like a lot,” she laughed, running her hands over my chest. “But two sounds like a solid goal.”

I shrugged, gripping her around her waist and tugging her closer to me. “I’ll take whatever you’re willing to give me.”

A seductive smile curved her lips and I was waiting with bated breath as they parted when someone slapped a small bag into my chest. I was forced to release Zara to stop it from falling and I turned to glare at Tabitha who was glaring right back.

“Right in the middle of the street like a pair of wild wolves,” she huffed, waving me away. “Go now. Show some decency.”

I watched as Zara looked chastened, butbarely, smothering a laugh, and I bowed my own head, moving toward the trunk, stuffing the additional bag into the already overflowing collection.

“How many more bags are there?” I asked Tabitha, wondering if I should call Dristan for help, but she shook her head.

“None. We’re all set,” she said with a nod toward the trunk. “That’s everything.”

“Everything for now. We can come back for everything else—”

“No,” she shook her head, frowning. “That’severything.”

My eyebrows swept up and I looked from the paltry number of bags to the females that were standing nearby. “Everything?” I asked, just to confirm.

“We don’t need furniture or anything, do we?” Tasia asked, looking from me to Zara.

“No, of course not. But this isn’t very much,” I said in a slow voice, trying to understand what was happening. The wash of embarrassment over their faces and the way the females avoided my eyes told me I’d put my big foot into my mouth.

“But that’s fine,” I tried to fix it by saying. “We can always get more stuff when we get home.”

I closed the trunk and opened the door for my mate.

“Tabitha doesn’t have a car, so she’ll come with us,” she told me, and I nodded, opening the back door for the female.

She smiled at me, patting my chest as she took her seat. I settled my mate into her seat next, buckling her in and ensuring that she was safe before pressing a gentle kiss to her lips. When I tried to pull away, she didn’t let me, and I stayed, absorbing the feel of her soft mouth moving against mine.

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