Chapter 57: Cute mate

Eric POV

I could scent her sadness, like a sour grape. I know it wasn't right that she couldn't hear what I was thinking or what my emotions were but I couldn't help it.

As a lycan, I'm high in maintenance. There's no way anyone can break the defense. Even if I tell Kahlan this, she wouldn't believe me.

And I didn't think in that direction or I wouldn't have marked her. Well, it's all done now. I can't change it.

"Is that a lure?" Her soft voice reached my ears and I howled inwardly.

She sound delicious and I couldn't help but remember the sex we had together. Damn, I wish for more but for now, I have to be patient.

Well, I have to let her see the truth.

"No, Kahlan. I have your clothes right here."

There were a few minutes of silence before the door crept open and she stretched out her head like a toddler spying on her mother. She looked cute as ever and I love to kiss her on the forehead but I had to pull myself back.

She regarded me for another moment before she stepped out. My ey