Page 19 of Frost and Fate
A tightness formed in Nova’s stomach, realizing she had been the one who killed him.
“Though they have never attempted to breach the complex before, they’re clearly becoming desperate now. We need a way to secure our borders. I’ve spoken with Laurie who believes she knows someone who can help. Laurie.” He looked over at the beautiful blonde.
“As lycans,” Laurie began, “you all have incredible speed and strength. There is no question of how you can handle everyday threats. The Collectors have put us in an interesting position by pitting us against a magic we do not possess. It’s time we started to gather some magic on our side as well.” Laurie’s gaze fell onto Nova. “While Nova is extremely powerful, she is still a new Celestial and cannot be expected to defend us all single-handedly. I will be contacting the local covens in hopes of recruiting new Chosen to our cause. In particular, we are seeking someone who can draw wards to defend our building. This would keep the Collectors from being able to teleport in and out at will.”
Gideon took a slow, audible breath. “There is a level of urgency we must convey. If possible we would like a meeting scheduled for tomorrow with any possible magical candidates.”
Laurie nodded. “I’ll do my best, Alpha.”
“Thank you, Laurie. For everyone else, I want security tightened and doubled. We need extra response teams stationed near the entrances and exits, and near the apartment levels.”
“As well as outside the Alpha’s office and apartment,” Lance spoke up.
“Darren will use his resources to put teams together and create a round-the-clock schedule of protection,” Gideon added. “Do we have any information from the captured Collector?”
Lucas scowled. “Afraid not, Alpha. He died before we could get him to a cell.”
“They did the same at Luna + Lupine,” Darren said.
Gideon’s brows knitted together. “I expect everyone to stay vigilant until we know more about the developing situation.”
“Yes, Alpha,” the group responded as one. With that, everyone rose to leave. A tender hand rested on the small of Nova’s back.
“It’s been a long day, let’s get you back to your room.”
She allowed Darren to lead her out of the meeting. Silence dwelt as they made their way to the apartment. Stepping inside together, and then closing the door behind them, Nova turned to face Darren.
“I’m not interested in Gideon,” she blurted out.
“Well he is interested in you,” he replied, in a steely tone.
Nova heaved a sigh. “Why?”
Darren remained stoic, seeming to weigh his next words. “The Alpha of a powerful lycan clan and a Celestial could create an unstoppable breed of Celestial wolves. They would be stronger than any lycans to ever come before them.”
Nova pressed a hand to her stomach. She felt sick. “He wants tobreedme? Are you fucking nuts?” Her heart pumped hot blood to the surface of her cheeks.
“It is what the Alpha wants.”
“What about what I want?” Raising her voice, Nova shoved Darren squarely in the chest. He was momentarily unsteady but quickly recovered. She tried to shove him again but this time he would not budge. This only enraged Nova more. She began to rain blows down upon his chest.
“Nova, stop!” he barked out. She didn’t care. She was pissed. Her assault continued until, on the next blow, Darren snatched her wrists in the air, pinning them above her head. He pushed her in reverse until she hit the wall, the backs of her wrists planting firmly against its surface. She began to kick wildly which only caused Darren to push in closer, using his body to press against hers, making it impossible to move. Their faces were mere inches apart. She could smell him, feel his warmth. A shiver ran through Nova’s body.
Darren’s eyes were glowing now. He was radiating heat that seemed to sink into her, flooding her core with a pool of desire. His nostrils flared. With one swift move he picked her up, wrapping her legs around his waist as he walked toward the couch. He sat down so she straddled him. His lips devoured hers. He let his tongue explore her and she opened her mouth eagerly. Darren pushed his hips up and she could feel his hard length pressing against her. He wrapped one hand in her hair, and reached the other down to grip her leggings. Nova heard a rip and gasped as he pulled the fabric apart. Strong warm fingers pressed against her lace panties. She moaned into his lips as he pushed the fabric aside and slid two fingers into her.
Nova’s hips bucked in surprise and pleasure as he began to curl his fingers up, stroking that perfect spot over and over again. She began to grind her body, meeting his rhythm. She moved her hips, pushing harder and faster as his fingers expertly fucked her. She could feel the pressure building within her. She pushed faster and faster.
His honey voice whispered in her ear, “Come for me, Nova.”
It was enough to send her over the edge. She felt her muscles contract as pure ecstasy rushed through her body. She had barely come down from her orgasm when Darren flipped her over on the couch, climbing on top of her. She grabbed at the hem of his shirt, pulling it up over his head. God he was magnificent. The muscular shape of his body was unreal, and those abs were enough to make her drool. The sides of his mouth turned up as he noticed her staring. She reached for the top of his pants, desperate fingers working to free him when…
Nova froze, suddenly. There was a chill writhing its way up her neck. The air around them seemed to shimmer. Darren peered at Nova with concern. “What is it?”
She screamed as a figure manifested in the room. Hazel eyes locked with her own. They grew wide before the entire form disappeared just as suddenly. Nova shot up from the couch.
“The fuck?” Darren was on his feet. “Nova, what did you see?”
She looked around the room, her mouth gaping. “There was a man. He was right there, and then.” She glanced around the apartment once more. “And then he was just gone. He vanished.”
