Page 53 of Knot my Alphas

She nods. “It’s my job to take care of everyone.”

“We can take care of ourselves,” I say as a sliver of anxiety wraps around my gut. “You’re still not well, Iris. Dr. Lawson insisted you need plenty of rest. You shouldn’t force yourself to cook. Order food from the trainee mess or from a restaurant you like. There’s really no need to push yourself.”

“Cooking helps me relax,” she says, grinning. “And eating good food fastens my recovery. Besides, I’m feeling much better now.”

Relief spreads through me, making me smile. She has no idea how lucky we feel to have her as our mate.

“Do you want some more?” she asks, gesturing at my plate.

I shake my head. “I’m stuffed,” I say with a chuckle.

Coming over to me, she picks up my plate and carries it to the sink.

I look around the kitchen, knowing it’d take a while to clear the table.

Moving toward her, I wrap my arms around her.

“Caleb?”

Standing behind her, I inhale the sweet fragrance that clings to her hair. “Leave the dishes in the sink,” I say. “I’ll do them in the morning.”

Turning around, she looks up at me with those big, green eyes. “I can do them by myself. Besides, you need to catch up on some sleep. You’re already so exhausted after working all day and—” She falls quiet as I place a gentle finger on her lips.

Circling my arm around her waist, I pull her against me and lean in.

Her gaze drops to my lips. She swallows as desire pools into her eyes. Her cheeks turn a shade of delicious pink, urging me to take a bite.

A dark grin lifts the corner of my lips. The beast within me is driven mad by her reactions. It’s growling, demanding me to consume her.

Panic flickers in her eyes. She knows I’ve caught onto her.

Her cheeks turn a brighter shade of pink, further fanning the flames of my hunger.

Iris trembles against me as I lean down and trace the shape of her bottom lip with my tongue. My hand slides around the back of her neck, holding her in place as I capture her lips.

Iris opens up to me, allowing me easy access into her sweet, hot mouth.

My tongue swirls over hers, tasting her addictive sweetness. Combined with the heady fragrance of roses and summer berries, I feel like I’m tasting the most exotic dessert in the world.

My fingers dig into the thick strands of her golden hair. I want to be gentle but it’s impossible to hold back anymore.

She’s mine, my inner beast chants over and over again as my kiss turns hard and fierce.

Pure heat pulses through me, making me go hard in my pants. My hips jerk forward, drawing out a moan from her.

Her fingers slide into my hair, clutching onto the short, dark strands. Her shyness dissipates in the face of my violent passion as she kisses me back with the same fervor.

“Alpha...” she moans.

I still as that softly spoken word reverberates through me.

Iris doesn’t stop kissing me. Her hands continue to roam all over my chest as she struggles to touch me everywhere at once. Her sweet fragrance clouds my senses, fanning the fire that’s raging inside me.

Bending down, I haul her up in my arms.

She gasps, hurrying to wrap her legs around my waist and throwing her arms around my neck. Her eyes shimmer with need and desire. The corners of her lips look chafed and it’s a moment before I realize the reason behind it.

My rough stubble rubbed against her satiny-soft skin while I kissed her.I’ve marked her, the thought races through my mind, making my cock pulse with need.

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