Page 19 of Blood and Ruin: The Complete Series

I run my hand down my sides as I squirm in place. My core pulses, needing something to ease the teasing throb each kiss has left. The urge to go to Luka and finish what we started runs through my mind.

Black tendrils whip towards Kai, ready to lash out. Fear for Kai overshadows any urges as I reach out to pull him away.

“Calm, brother.”

Two words from Jax and Luka exhales harshly, squeezing his eyes tight. A moment passes as the dark tendrils return to him and disappear. Jax squeezes his shoulder as he moves beside Rion, avoiding my gaze.

I release a harsh breath, looking at Kai. I pull my hand back realising it's still holding onto him. A small smile lingers on his lips as he gazes down at me.

Unbothered by his brother’s temperament, Jax takes my hands, pulling me away from Kai.

But I was too distracted, still having so many questions I needed answered about Luka and those dark wisps of smoke.

I open my mouth to voice them when Jax leans forward, running his nose the length of my neck, breathing in deeply, making me lose my train of thought.

“This fucking dress.” He groans as he slides his hands down my thighs. The feel of his fingers against my bare skin sends a delicious wave of heat between my legs.

“Maybe we should stop?” I murmur, my gaze drawn to his tongue as it darts out to wet his bottom lip.

“You don’t get to run from me. Not again.” Jax flashes me a sinful smirk just as he yanks me forward and lifts me up. Instinctively, my legs wrap around him.

Slowly he moves his hands lower, cupping my ass. I narrow my eyes on him as my breathing quickens. “Can’t have you falling on me.”

I shiver as the heat in his eyes expands.

“At least, not yet.” His grin is devilish as he leans in, capturing my lips and drawing out a long languid kiss that sends chills throughout my entire body. Wrapping my arms around his neck, I pull him closer leaning into the slow build-up between us.

Fuck, he tastes good. Like warmth and woods and untamed wildness. I moan into his mouth, feeling the pleasurable ache roar to life once more.

I’m lost to the feel of his body against mine, his chest brushing against mine as he deepens the kiss making me crave him more. I try to quicken the kiss needing more but he holds back slowing it down once more. His wicked chuckle heads straight to my core.

“Mm, I knew you’d taste like fucking perfection.” His arms tighten around me, deepening the kiss before moving down my jaw.

Using his head, he tilts mine slightly to the left, giving him access to my neck. Dipping lower, he plants wet open kisses down my neck and across my jaw making me lose my mind.

He chuckles again as I move his mouth back to mine, craving the touch of his soft lips. Running my fingers through his hair, I feel a shiver work through his body.

I bite on his bottom lip hard before slowly pulling on it.

Jax moans, his kisses turning frenzied as his grip on me tightens. I match his pace, feeling his need and mine as they tangle into one.

We’re yanked apart once more, this time by Luka. I sway slightly as my feet hit the floor. Jax releases a vicious growl, ready to attack, when Luka narrows his eyes on him.

“Control, brother.”

Jax exhales a harsh breath, glancing back at me with more than just lust.

“Fuck.”

They both stare at me, their eyes dark with desire and something more. And I wanted more.

Axel steps up, wearing a cocky grin. I narrow my eyes on him, trying to get my overheated body under control.

“Looks like it’s time to beg, princess.”

Ignoring the twin’s heated looks, I lean forward, a wicked smile spreading across my face. “Bite me, dickhead.”

His deep, smoky voice chuckles around me, sending hot shivers down my spine. Axel’s slow smile is vicious. “As you wish.”

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