Page 53 of Betrayed Mate

Not only that, but my body tingled everywhere our skin touched, making me wonder if I was on wolfsbane or something similar. None of this should’ve been possible. The last time I’d shifted in my sleep, I’d been a child—shifters only shifted when they felt safe, and being asleep was when we were most vulnerable.

Obviously, I didn’t feel safe aroundhim. The only reason I could think of that I’d done it was for healing. Shifting made the magic surge through our bodies and helped with healing if an injury wasn’t too severe.

He snored faintly again, and I lifted my head to find his face completely relaxed. My heart stopped as I took in every inch of his perfect features. When he was awake, he always wore a scowl or a tense expression. But now, he looked at peace…and even more handsome.

“And here I thought I stood a chance,” Gage whispered, causing my head to snap in his direction.

Both brows were raised, and his lips were pressed into a firm line.

Stomach sinking, I wanted to disappear. I couldn’t believe I’d gotten caught not only cuddling with Ryker but watching him sleep. How creepy wasthat,and how much worse could this get?

I opened my mouth to respond, but Ryker’s breathing quickened like he might be waking.

Dammit, Fate!She took me up on my challenge, proving that the situation could, in fact, get worse.

I tried disentangling the leg I’d thrown over his waist, but his arms tightened around me, holding me in place. There was no graceful way of getting out of this without things becoming more awkward.

He groaned, and his eyes fluttered open. A small smile tugged on the corners of his mouth until the sheen that kept randomly appearing hid the color of his eyes once more and the tingles between us eased, though they didn’t fully disappear.

We jerked away from each other. I rolled toward the end of the bed, but my injuries ached, causing me to not be able to catch myself properly on my left side.

My naked ass hit the floor. There was movement on top of the mattress, no doubt from Ryker, as Gage rushed to my side.

He squatted beside me, taking my arm. I tried to cover my breasts, my pack’s usual modesty kicking in.

“You are so injury-prone.” Gage shook his head, trying to help me to my feet.

The movement caused discomfort, and I groaned before I could stop myself.

Ryker leaped out of bed to my side and landed on his feet. He was still completely naked, and from my precarious position on the floor, his still-hard penis was right in my face, and, boy…it waslarge.

He shoved Gage in the chest hard enough that Gage released my arm, and I fell back on my bottom. My body jerked, and my shoulder and throat throbbed. It would probably be another day before I felt completely normal.

“Don’ttouchher, and get out of the fucking room,” Ryker commanded as he slid between Gage and me. Now his tight ass was in my face, and I wasn’t sure which side I enjoyed staring at more.

“Whoa.” Gage shuffled backward a few steps. “I was just trying to help her up. She’s got to be exhausted, especially since she didn’t eat last night.”

Ryker clenched his fists at his sides. “Iwill take care of her. You need to leave.Now.”

“Man, this is our room too. It’s not just yours.” Gage sighed, but his voice lowered in defeat. “I just came in to check on her. We’ve all been worried about her.”

My stomach fluttered, and I scolded myself for it. Just because they said they cared now didn’t mean it would always be that way. I had to remember that. Look at what Reid had done.

Taking a deep breath, Ryker relaxed marginally. “I understand, but this isn’t a normal situation. Go get her something to eat, and I’ll bring her out after she gets some clothes on.”

Gage moved a few steps, and Ryker mirrored each one, blocking his view of me the best he could. Around him, I managed to see Gage shake his head and mutter, “If I didn’t know any better, I’d think you two were fated mates.” He walked out and slammed the door.

The room shook a little, and both Ryker and I remained exactly where we were as silence fell. My wolf tried to inch forward and make me close the distance between us, but I gritted my teeth, forcing myself to remain in place.

“For the love of Fate, can youpleaseput some clothes on?” He kept his back to me, but his hands once again fisted at his sides. “I’m not sure I can keep myself under control if anyone else comes in here.”

I wasn’t sure how to respond, so I climbed to my feet and searched for something to put on.

“Your bag is under your side of the bed.”

A thrill shot through me.

My side of the bed.

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