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“Yes,” I whisper. Even though there is some discomfort, I don’t want to stop. I like the way he feels inside me… full and connected to each other. Every second he is inside me, the discomfort fades away to pleasure.

Ian and I lock eyes as he slowly withdraws his full length, then slowly pushes back inside me. I open my legs wider, moving my hips to allow him more space to move freely. He continues his soft strokes, and with each slow methodical movement, I feel his love for me. Love and passion takeover as we mold into each other’s body. I run my hands up and down his back, feeling his muscle flex as he pushes in and out of me. His arms engulf and concoon my body and I’ve never felt safer or more loved in my life. He gently caresses my face and rubs my lips with his thumb as we kiss.

Soon the pressure eurupts and my core pulsates around his member, drawing him deeper inside me. Ian’s teeth tease the sensitive area in the crook of my neck. He grunts from pure pleasure as he moves in and out of me at a faster pace. My head spins as he pushes deep, holding my hips in place, grunting and growling loudly as his member pulsates filing me with his hot iquid.

I scream his name as I’m hit with wave after wave of euphoric pleasure. I tremble and shake under him as my orgasm crashes over my body, and I feel like I’m flying high in the clouds. When we both come down from our high, I hold his face in the palms of my hands while he still hovers over me. I’m so in love with him.

“Mine,” I say with full authority. Ian smiles, crashes his lips into mine for a fiery and passionate kiss.

Chapter twenty-three

The Way Of The Donut

**June 2004**

Kate

It’saquarteruntilfour in the morning and I’m in my parents’ kitchen sipping on my coffee when I hear Ian’s SUV pull up next to the house. I stand in the dark kitchen and watch out the window as Ian jumps out of the back passenger seat and walks to the front door. I take my last big gulp of coffee, rinse my cup, and leave it in the sink. Then I grab my day bag and gift for Jessi’s pup and walk out the back door. Kelsey quickly greets me with a hug and peck on my cheek before he takes everything from my arms to load into the back of the SUV. Walking towards Ian, I glance at Zane. I’m almost within arm’s reach of Ian now. He doesn’t sense me. I look back at Zane, who is laughing. I motion for him to be quiet by placing a single finger over my mouth.

‘Kate… Kate,’Ian calls through our mindlink.‘Are you up?’I seize the opportunity to have a little fun at Ian’s expense.

“Hey,” I say from behind Ian.

“Ahhhh!” He jumps and spins to me. “Where the hell did you come from?” I giggle as he grabs his chest.

“Bro, what the hell? You’re slipping,” Zane laughs.

“What? Did she sneak up on him?” Kelsey approaches and joins in on the laughter with Zane and me.

“Hahahaha,” Ian sarcastically mocks their laughter, “I thought it was you two assholes moving around behind me.” He points at them, then turns his attention to me. “You little sneak.” He wraps his muscular arms around me and playfully blows raspberries on my neck. I squeal and giggle while trying to squirm my way out of his grip.

“You’re slipping,” I tease and laugh.

“Only when it comes to you, my love.” Ian presses his lips into mine and soon we are lost in each other. Our kiss is slow, sweet, and lingering.

“Aww shit, not this again. Bro, she’s still my sister.” Kelsey protests behind me. I giggle and break the kiss.

“She’s my mate, that supersedes sister. Get used to it. How many times have I watched you two with your tongues down your mates’ throats?” Ian says without letting me go. Turning his attention back to me, his face and tone soften. “You ready to go?”

“Yes, Kelsey already loaded my things into the SUV.” Ian unwraps his arms from around me and I’m left feeling empty without his touch.

“Good, we need to get on the road, then.” He guides me over to the backseat of the SUV.

We’ve been on the road heading towards the palace for about an hour now and have about another hour of travel left. I watch out the window as we pass through the darkness of the early morning hours. Ian, Zane, and Kelsey have combat training at the palace today, along with about twenty of Blue Moon’s top warriors. We are traveling in five different SUVs and will head back to our territory after dinner at the palace tonight.

A few days ago, Ian asked if I would like to join them on this trip, that I could finally meet Jessi’s pup. He was born the very next morning after Kelsey and Sonia’s wedding. I guess Jessi wasn’t kidding when she said she was due any second. Of course, I jump at the opportunity to spend the day with Jessi and her new pup. More so, I’m thrilled that Ian thought enough of my feelings to ask if I wanted to go. It’s the little things like this and the way Ian goes out of his way to make me happy. My favorite thing is he never lets me start my day without a good morning mindlink. No matter what he is doing, he stops just to check on me, and it makes me feel so special.

The past two and a half months have been so blissfully perfect and I’m enjoying the time Ian and I have been spending together. Since mine and Ian’s relationship is progressing and our future seems bright, I decided not to return to New York for the fall semester. I’m avoiding the fact that I need to go pack my apartment, ending that phase of my life.

I’ve been spending part of my days apprenticing under both Ian’s mom and Luna Martha. I’m learning what it means to be Beta Female, and I have so much to learn. Not only is my relationship with Ian growing, but I’m bonding with Rebeka and Sonia as well. Rebeka and I have become very close, almost like sisters. Which is the bond we will need as Luna and Beta Female. Ian and I spend lots of time with Zane, Rebeka, Kelsey, and Sonia. We eat dinner together with them daily. Every moment Ian and I can, we sneak away to the lake and spend time talking, sometimes for hours on end. We share everything with each other.

Every day that we spend together, the mate bond grows more. When we touch, the sparks that radiate are as strong as they were in the beginning, but our marks are still faded. Luna Martha thinks we will need to mate and mark again to solidify the mate bond as permanent. I’m still living at my parents’ home rather than in Ian’s quarters in the packhouse. I didn’t want to move in with him until I was sure I was ready to mate with him. Our past has made me wary of his actions and I needed for him to prove to me I can trust him with my body, soul, and heart. Now when we are alone together, I fight the need to feel his bare skin on mine and to make love to him. Honestly, I’m not too sure how much longer I can withstand the pull.

“Hey,” Ian scooches close to me, wrapping his powerful arms around me, nuzzling into my neck.

“Hey, you,” I whisper back, turning my head to kiss his cheek.

“We’re about thirty minutes from the palace, and we’re going to make a quick pit stop. There’s this little hole in the wall donut shop up ahead. It’s a dump, but their coffee is good, the bathrooms are clean, and they make the best raspberry filled donuts ever.” Ian pecks kisses on my neck.

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