Page 18 of Roommate Wanted
Oh, to be so close yet so far.
My thumb traced the photograph's curve where her neck met her shoulder—my spot. Where my teeth would finally pierce soft skin and brand her as mine.
I refused to be beaten by a piece of plastic.
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While she worked, I showered and looked at the selection of grey sweatpants. Nia had to tear her eyes off my dick last night. I chose the light cotton pair, trying it on and moving my junk around to a favourable position. I chose a deep, royal blue-coloured t-shirt that stretched across my chest.
My hair was thoroughly combed and silky smooth. I rubbed my jaw, smoothing my fingers over the slight stubble I’d left for her. She didn't need to tell me what she found pleasing. Her eyes darkened when her pupils dilated, and her scent drenched the air, revealing all her secrets to me. My new bedroom was fully loaded and ready for any action that may occur.
My eyes snapped to the screen when Nia shut her laptop. She was done for the day, and it was time for me to return to the apartment.
Conall scratched beneath my skin.Enough preening. Make her look. Make her—“Soon,” I growled out loudly. “Dae yae think this isnae killing me?”
He knew how much it pained me not to be able to touch her supple flesh. The need to have her scent wrapped around me at all times. To lie next to her as she slept, ensuring she was protected at all times. Our mate didn't realise how vital her life and well-being were. Once bonded, I would wither away without my mate. She was the future many dreamt of but never achieved.
I would only knot with my mate.
Nia would be the only female to coat me with her slick.
Human, wolf or—fuck—a damn penguin. I didn’t care.
Penguin?Conall chuffed.I’m drawing the line at penguins.
You know what I meant. Some of the pack will look down on her for being a human. It is unheard of to form a bond with a human.
I felt his agreement.
She'd be the first human in the Wulver pack. The pack might splinter in two if I didn’t proceed with caution. Nia had to accept me and my pack. My parents' unmitigated support was reassuring.
Before I dragged her back home with us, I had to ensure we could bond through the mating ritual. My pack was strong, but some rogues had no honour. They lived like feral animals. There were too many uncertainties, and it made me extra cautious because Nia’s safety was paramount.
Chapter 10
Nia
My mind kept going back to Addison and Amara’s words. I’d lived with the quiet woman for twenty months, and now I realised how much we’d avoided each other. She was quiet, and I was guarded after my first flatmate.
Hailey was a party girl, which meant constant overnight visitors, make-up smeared all over the bathroom sink, hair all over the shower and rotting food in the fridge. The girl never knew what boundaries were or how to clean up after herself.
Addison was the complete opposite and respected our shared living space. It was odd that she would take my underwear. She never did anything like that before.
The jingle of keys against the door made me sit up. I bit my lip when the front door snapped shut. My ears pricked up for the sound of footsteps, but there was silence.
“Hullo, ye'r hame early.”
My head spun around. “You're silent for such a big fellow.”
I closed my eyes because they were at the same height as his crotch. If I were to survive this trial month, I would need to burn all of his grey sweatpants or gouge out my eyes. In the meantime, I would need to rely on my new vibrator. Thank god for next-day delivery.
“Och, it's only because am wearing trainers.”
I’d look at them, but I knew I was a liar, and my eyes would not remain on his feet.
“I’m working from home now. Will that be a problem?”
“Why wud it be a problem?” he asked as he came and sat beside me.
