Page 189 of Unravelling The Beast

When I notice the sky darkening and Cree rubbing his tired eyes with his fist, I glance at Arlo, who is probably thinking the same thing I am.

I take my focus away from him and talk softly to Cree.

"Hey, little guy, maybe I should get you to bed."

He reacts with a pout.

"Ooooh!"

As Arlo lifts him out of the water and sets him on the edge, my eyes soften, and as I begin to get out, Arlo looks at me and speaks sternly.

"I've got this, and you're staying right here."

"Are you—"

He cuts me off as he climbs out and water cascades off his incredible body.

"Yeah, I'm sure."

I watch from the pool as they wrap towels around themselves before strolling towards the house, and as they approach the doors, Arlo gives me a wink before continuing.

I smile and shake my head as I float around, taking in the scenery. I become lost in the majesty of the lights from people's houses twinkling in the distance.

I hear him get back into the pool after a while of stillness, and the water ripples around me. I turn to face him, and he prowls towards me, his eyes full of darkness. He lifts me up around my waist as soon as I'm within reach, and I immediately wrap my legs around him with a big smile.

I throw my arms around his broad shoulders and exchange brief glances before I tilt my head to the side and press my tongue deep into his mouth with a moan in my throat.

He gradually moves his palms up the back of my thighs until they are on my ass, then he pulls on my swimsuit, wedging it up the crack of my ass so he can feel and squeeze my exposed ass cheeks.

I smile as I break the kiss, and as his dark eyes fall to my lips, I gaze across at the view while I speak.

"You have an extremely beautiful home; you're very lucky."

I sense him staring at my side profile rather than the view he has undoubtedly seen a thousand times.

"It's a beautiful house, but it's not the one I see us in."

My attention is drawn towards him quickly, not knowing what he means.

"What?"

We float in the center of the pool while he gazes at my lips, and when our eyes collide once more, he looks into them deeply.

"I want us to choose a house that is fucking ours, where we can make new memories."

I look at him, surprised.

"Together?"

He smirks as he squeezes my ass cheeks so tight, driving his fingers into my flesh that I squeal with a big smile on my face.

"Yes, fucking together, Wren."

He brings his face near mine, and we stare into each other's eyes before he speaks again, this time with tight teeth.

"You're mine. Where I go, you go, and vice versa."

I feel a surge of excitement rush through me, and I strike without warning, taking his soft lips to mine in a strong and eager kiss that he accepts.

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