Page 38 of Omega's Vengeance

I widen my eyes, my heart picking up speed.“Why?”He want me on my stomach? Surely he isn’t going to fuck me at a moment like this? I’m embarrassed when my dick warms at the thought he craves me that much. I hold his gaze feeling rattled and unsure of what to do.

He obviously reads what I’m thinking on my face because he scowls. “Not forthat,you idiot. I’m going to untie your wrists.”

“Oh.” My face is hot as I roll over onto my stomach. I pray he didn’t notice I’m slightly turned on at the idea he wanted to fuck me. I guess he’s not the only one suffering from unpleasant and unwanted instincts.

He mutters under his breath as he unties the rope around my wrists.

Once he’s got the ropes off of me, I sit on the edge of the bed, rubbing my tender skin. “Where am I?”

“Valentino’s home.”

“How did I end up here? You said you’d leave me at the gas station.”

Crossing his arms, he studies me. “That was my original plan. Unfortunately, Valentino wanted you murdered on the spot. I talked him into waiting until we got you here.” He sighs. “Then, with the help of Nico, I talked him into not murdering you right away once youwerehere.”

“You should leave me untied. Then when Valentino returns, I’ll have a sporting chance.”

He snorts a laugh. “You’re no match for Valentino either way. Hell, you’re no match for me. You might be able to take Nico, since he’s pregnant and all. But maybe not. The kids pretty tough.”

I grit my teeth. “You always like to underestimate me.”

“All I’m trying to do is save your life.” His gaze shifts to the bite on my throat. “For obvious reasons.”

I touch the bite mark on my throat. “So if I didn’t have this bite, you’d have let Valentino kill me up on the mountain?”

“Probably.” He narrows his eyes. “You’re way more trouble than I bargained for. Besides, wasn’t it you who warned me not to becomeattached?”

I shrug. “Yes. I meant it then and I mean it now.”

“Well, fear not. All that is going on here is pure instinct. If Valentino kills you, I’ll be in pain. Not because I care about you but because of the bite. But I can only do so much to keep you safe. You didn’t do yourself any favors just now. Provoking Valentino will only work against you, Alessio.”

“I hate his guts.”

“Still,” he murmurs. “You need to play nice. For example, if you were to apologize, he might allow you to live.”

I widen my eyes. “Apologize? He’s the one who should be apologizing tome.”

“Yeah, that’s never going to happen.” He rubs the back of his neck and surprises me by sitting on the edge of the bed.

I narrow my eyes. “Shouldn’t you keep your distance? I’m your prisoner. What if I attack you?”

He glances at me and then he laughs. “I’d swat you away like a gnat?”

I scowl. “Oh, really?”

“Pfft, yeah.”

I lunge at him, and mange to catch him off guard. Unfortunately, it doesn’t help much. He just overpowers me quickly and next thing I know, I’m lying on my back with him straddling me. I kick and struggle, but he’s too fucking heavy and skilled at keeping me down. “Get off me,” I hiss.

“You started this, brat,” he says breathlessly. “Now stop fighting me. I don’t want to hurt you.”

“Since when?” I snarl, still wrestling with him.

He lays his body on mine, and his mouth is only inches from my lips. “Stop it,” he growls. “Calm down, Alessio.”

I ignore him, but I soon run out of steam. He’s too strong and I can’t begin to get him off of me. Breathing hard, I’m aware all that wiggling against each other has us both aroused. That wasn’t my intention, but I’m as turned on as he is.

His eyes shimmer with arousal, and I expect he’ll try and kiss me. I’m surprised when he suddenly lets go of me and gets off the bed. I’m disappointed too, which is a little embarrassing. But to hide that I say, “That’s right. Keep your fucking hands off me.”

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