Page 127 of Shadow City: Silver Wolf

His honesty was what I needed to get to the root of the problem.But you have to know this is the strategy that makes the most sense—and asking me not to do it isn’t right. I get that we’re mates, but I’m still an individual who believes this is the best decision. I’m not trying to be a martyr. I don’t have a death wish. In fact, because of you, I’m determined to make it out of this alive. But I need you to trust me and my instincts.

You weren’t supposed to argue with me.He leaned his forehead against mine and continued,Or use logic.

I’ll always listen to your concerns.He was my mate, and even if I didn’t agree with him, he deserved the respect of being heard.I love you.

He ran his fingers through my hair and kissed me. The feelings of love between the two of us intermingled as we opened to each other to show how much we cared.

You are something I neverprepared for.He pulled back, locking on to my gaze.Had I known what was tugging at me that morning in the coffee shop, I would’ve tried not to be such an ass to you. You didn’t deserve to be talked to that way.

I smiled, remembering his cringe-worthy pickup lines.Our first conversation was not a good way to introduce yourself, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. After all, I got to tell you right away that I wouldn’t take that shit from you.

He chuckled.I didn’t know how to react. I never had a girl shoot me down like that before, and then Killian walked in,marking his territory.He shuddered.I almost tore him a new asshole right then and there.

At least, you didn’t pee on me,I teased. To think about how our relationship had changed since then was crazy. He was now my other half in all of the ways that mattered. The thought of being without him terrified me.

He kissed me again.Oh, believe me, I thought about it. In fact...He grabbed my waist and hoisted me onto my back on the bed before crawling on top of me. He took both of my wrists, and placed them beside my head, holding me in place.Maybe I should do it now.

No, he wouldn’t.You’ve bitten me. I think we’re good.

Better safe than sorry,he said as he raked his teeth against my neck.

My body heated between being restrained and the slight pain.I’m okay with how you’re making sure.

This time we get to go slow.He sucked hard, making his intentions of leaving a hickey obvious.

For some reason, the fact that he wanted to mark me thrilled me. The bruise would be gone by morning, but the effort he put forth for even a temporary branding excited me in ways I’d never imagined.

His hand slipped under my shirt, then my bra, and pinched my nipple. I inhaled sharply as the two sensations overwhelmed my senses.

Is this okay?he asked, caressing my breast more firmly.

I nodded, not able to speak even in my mind.

He kissed his way down my neck slowly and lifted my shirt. His mouth replaced his fingers as his teeth scraped against me.

A low moan escaped, but I wasn’t embarrassed. I tried pushing against him, but his hand kept me secured in place.

Instead of loosening his grip, he bit down, which had me bucking beneath him.

Take me,I growled, primed and ready for him.

No,he said sternly.Not yet. I’ll be in agony tomorrow, so it’s your turn tonight.

What the hell? I couldn’t believe that he’d say something like that—but then his tongue began to work, making my mind foggy. Need flowed through me, short-circuiting my brain.

He released the hold on one of my wrists and rolled to the side as his hand slid down to my jeans and unbuttoned them. Within seconds, his fingers were between my legs, rubbing and setting my body on fire.

The glorious torture of his mouth and hand was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. My body quivered with powerful desire.Griffin,I whispered, not above begging.Please.

He removed his hand and stood, dragging my pants and panties away from my body as he moved. After they lay crumpled on the floor, he discarded his own.

He pulled his shirt from his body, and I enjoyed watching his six-pack contract. My mate was the sexiest man I’d ever seen, and the fact that he was all mine added to the lust coursing through me.

I lifted high enough so I could yank my shirt off. I wanted to feel his skin on mine; it was the best sensation in the world. He snaked a hand around me, unfastening my bra and tossing it aside.

Ready for him, I moved to spin around, but he caught my waist, holding me in place.

I get to be in control this time.He slid between my legs and thrust deep inside me.

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