Page 128 of Shadow City: Silver Wolf

Throwing my head back, I wrapped my legs around his waist, and he moved in and out slowly—over and over again. He captured my breast in his mouth as he continued in a slow but strong pace, making tension build steadily inside me. I’d thought the emotions coming fast and furious couldn’t be matched, butthis was intense in a different kind of way. No matter how I tried to quicken the pace, he held firm.

The sensation strengthened inside me, overwhelming me. The intensity of the friction both hurt and felt amazing. I dug my fingers into his back, and a sharp metallic smell hit me as warm drops of blood puddled under my nails.

"Oh, God," I groaned, as he finally began to increase the rhythm. His body shook as an orgasm rocked through both of us. His thrusting became quicker, pounding even deeper inside me. My body contracted as the strongest release shook me. My head went light, and my vision blurred.

He slowed as we both came down from our shared high. His lips devoured me as he chuckled in my mind,I told you you’d call me that.

It took a second for his meaning to sink in. That first time he saw me, he’d told me I’d be calling him God later that night. I giggled and smacked his arm, rolling him off me. I arched an eyebrow as I growled, "You better be glad I love you."

"Oh, I am," he said seriously, as he pulled me into his arms. "I’m happier about that than you’ll ever know."

The next morning,Griffin walked me into the coffee shop. His grip on my hand was extra tight, mirroring the fear and anxiety that riddled him.

We’d enjoyed our night together, but his chaotic emotions had woken me up this morning. If I were a betting person, I’d put money on him not having slept at all.

Hey, Rosemary called and told us she doesn’t see or sense anything out of the ordinary, and she’s in the tree.I tried reassuring him because I hated that my decision was causinghim to feel this way.Killian and Sierra are in the rental car, andyou’ll be with them soon.

Just promise me that if anything we haven’t prepared for happens, you’ll let me know.He rolled his shoulders, at least trying to act normal.And that you’ll be okay with me stepping in if there’s any indication that we won’t be able to follow you, or if the danger escalates.

As long as you make sure it’s not you being overly paranoid. If he could promise me that, I’d be okay.

Some of the tension did leave his body, and he faced me.Really?

I trust you.I kissed him and forced myself to walk behind the counter and put on an apron.So, if you truly believe something isn’t going as expected, then do what you feel like you need to.

"Oh, look." Carter’s voice cracked, and there was sweat on his upper lip. "Your boyfriend is here...again."

His attempt to sound normal was coming across more as scared. Someone was probably watching us, given the kidnapping was supposed to take place in the next little bit. I hoped they’d expected Carter to be nervous.

"Mate." Griffin tried to sound annoyed, but his delivery fell a little flatter than normal.

Hopefully, if anyone was close enough to hear, they wouldn’t notice.

"You two be nice." I tied the apron and shook my head, trying to act better than them. "One day, you’re going to wind up friends."

"Fat chance." Griffin wrinkled his nose and scowled at Carter.

You need to leave.For the plan to work, he had to go get breakfast like he normally did.I know it’shard, but after today, this should all be over.At least, that was the goal.

I love you.He kissed me again, lingering a few seconds too long.This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my entire life, and it proves I’m willing to do anything for you.

Brushing my fingertips across his cheek, I smiled.You proved it the time you jumped in front of that gun to protect me.I was talking about the ambush we’d survived together in the woods outside his and Killian’s houses just one day before I was abducted.

And that wasn’t a hard decision at all.He kissed my fingertips and looked at me a second longer.You better come home to me.He pivoted and walked out the door.

I’d prepared to get hurt and be put in threatening situations, but I hadn’t been prepared for how damn hard it would be to watch Griffin walk away. Even though I knew this was the best strategy, there was a chance that I might not see him again.

"Hey, Dove." Carter cleared his throat. "I forgot to take out one of the trash bags yesterday afternoon. Would you run it out back before the others get here? I’d hate for them to think it’s okay to slack off."

My heart sank. His request had come sooner than we’d planned.I’m heading out to the dumpster now.

What?Griffin sounded tense.I’m not in the car yet. Take as long as you can so I can get there. I need five minutes.

Carter mouthed ‘I’m sorry. They texted me a few minutes ago.’

Dammit. He was being an idiot.They changed the time on him.

We need to abort.Griffin sounded tense.They could be suspicious.

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