Page 37 of The Monster's Desire

“He’s supposedly my bodyguard,” I say, swallowing thickly. Telling this wolf any of my secrets is a stupid idea.

“He fucking sucks at his job,” Ridge growls. His warm hand wraps under my bottom. I’m lifted and pulled into his chest. “Drink, you’re tapped out.”

“I just came to grab some lunch. I hear they have a turkey club that’s to die for. I was really looking forward to it before I got roped into that shitty meeting.” I bite my lip to shut myself up. Something about Ridge puts me at ease on a level that’s not okay.

“Drink, little witch. Or I’ll feed you another way.”

I’m not usually all about unapologetic dominance in someone I don’t really know. But damn, it looks good on Ridge. My shoulders pull back as my head shakes.

“I’ll be okay,” I say, but my fangs pop out, so also...fuck my life.

“Now,” he barks.

My teeth strike his throat. I moan, wiggling against him as I drink.

Ridge lets out a low growl that signals he’s not displeased with the pain. His hands cup my ass under the hem of my dress.

My back hits a nearby wall, and I whimper against his skin. My tongue dances over his throat, flicking and sucking every available drop as his flesh tries to close around my fangs.

My brain processes that I’m being greedy, and I pull back. The last gush of blood fills my mouth, and I swallow like the thirsty bitch I am.

Ridge’s large frame cages me in, and he grinds his denim-covered erection into my core. “I never had a bite fetish until I met you.” His eyes glow with his wolf, and he smirks before diving in to capture my mouth in a filthy kiss.

I have no idea why the hell I’m up against a wall, grinding on the wolf’s impressive cock, but I’m also not judging myself too harshly.

I saw that dick; it’s something to be smug about. I often use sex as a stress reliever, and I’m fairly sure this wolf would be a damn good fuck.

Ridge holds me with one hand. The wall helps as leverage, keeping me stable while his other hand slides up, untying my dress. The thin lace bra and panty set I put on this morning does little to obscure the view of my goods.

“You’re already slick,” he growls into my mouth between kisses. I nod mindlessly as the wolf licks his way down my neck until his warm tongue flicks over my lace-covered breast.

The door behind us opens in a flash, and instead of some poor woman who needs to pee, it’s Echo. He doesn’t look pleased.

Nope, he looks very frustrated.

Yeah, me too, buddy.

To make this moment even more awkward, three wolves follow him inside. The wolves simply look on in shock. Their gaze flicks from me to the vampire to their alpha and back again. I’m not overtly modest, quite the opposite, but I still toss an arm over my tits.

“Out,” Ridge barks with every ounce of alpha command.

Two of his enforcers comply, while the third asks, “Are you sure, alpha?”

“Get out,” he growls, covering me with his bulky body. Once the very confused wolf exits, the alpha emits a low, feral growl at Echo. “You too, fucker.”

“What part ofdon’t leave my apartmentwas difficult for you to comprehend?” Echo completely ignores Ridge.

“I was hungry,” I say petulantly.

“She was stumbling around on empty,” Ridge says as he carefully puts me on my feet. “Do you know how to take care of anyone but yourself?”

Once he’s tied my dress, Ridge spins around to glare at Echo.

“I had to top myself off so I could feed her,” Echo says in a bored tone.

“I eat human food, asshole,” I add helpfully. “Before you ambushed me with that disaster of a council meeting, you promised me food if I behaved.” I jab a finger at his chest. “You’re a liar.”

The wolf snorts a laugh. His large hand wraps around mine. “Turkey club?”

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