Page 102 of Destined Mate

Thank gods you made time for this.I moaned as friction built inside me.

Sorry it can’t be slower, but damn, I wouldn’t make it through the day without feeling you like this.His mouth fused back with mine, and our tongues tangled.

An orgasm rocked through us, the pleasure and buzzing of our skin making the world hazy.

When we came down, he rolled onto his side but continued to kiss me.We’d better get ready.

I wanted to persuade him to stay, but that wouldn’t be right. Instead, I forced my mouth away from his and cuddled deep into the pillows. That’d have to do while he was gone.

He climbed out of bed and chuckled. “So, you’re a push-it-to-the-last-minute type of person. I didn’t see that coming.”

Turning my head, I stuck out my tongue. “The wicked never rest, and clearly, I’mnot wicked.”

“True, but even good people can be late to parties.” He arched a brow. “If that’s your plan, Samuel will kill you. He likes to arrive early.”

I lifted my head. “Wait. You want me to go?”

He sat on the bed and took my hand, linking,Of course I want you to go. You’re my mate. Do you not want to be there? I figured you’d want to see Samuel get crowned, and I know he wants you there.

I hadn’t expected to be invited. I’d spent my entire life on the sidelines of the pack, excluded from everything.I…just didn’t think…I trailed off, my face warming. I should’ve known he’d want me there. He was nothing like Zeke.

I’m an alpha and a royal adviser, but my most important role now is being your mate.He squeezed my hand and kissed my forehead.I want you by my side for everything, especially when I travel the state to meet with our packs.

I sat up, not bothering to keep the sheet over me. After everything we’d done together, I didn’t feel embarrassed.Then I’d better get ready.I froze.Wait. I have nothing to wear!

He winked.Stella is bringing over some options for you. She’s got several dresses with her. I figured she’d be a safer bet than us scavenging Mom’s closet. We can go shopping for you soon, though I do prefer you naked.

I arched a brow.Maybe I should go to the coronation in my birthday suit.

If you want me to kill everyone there, fine.He growled.But I don’t think Samuel would appreciate that.

Gods, I love you.I kissed him and continued,Nothing turns me on more than you threatening to kill people for looking at me naked.

His chest shook with quiet laughter.You will be the death of me.

My phone rang from the nightstand. My stomach sank. It was probably my parents, Stevie, or Theo calling to check on me. I should’ve called them last night, but after all the blood loss and massive life changes, I hadn’t been myself.

Stevie’s name scrolled across the screen, and Bodey kissed my cheek and stood. He linked,I’ll take a quick shower while you talk to her.

In other words, he was giving me privacy, something I’d never been offered before.

I answered the phone while watching his naked ass walk to the bathroom. With each step, his muscles flexed, and I wanted to toss the phone down and join him.

“Callie?” Stevie’s voice echoed on the line.

Oh, right. “Hey.”

“Where are you?” She sounded worried.

“I’m sorry. I should’ve called you last night.” Thankfully, Bodey had shut the bathroom door, cutting off my delectable view, or I still wouldn’t have been listening. “Something happened at the dinner, and, uh, I didn’t come back with Theo and Zeke.”

She paused. “They aren’t here, either.”

That wasn’t surprising. They were probably with the advisers’ parents. Zeke wouldn’t want to be left out. “Oh, well, I’m sure they’ll be back later today.”

“They? Not you?” Now Stevie sounded relieved.

“Yeah, uh…” I didn’t know how to tell her I was mated. She’d seen how upset I’d been when I came home, and Bodey and I had moved fast.

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