บททั้งหมดของ The First Mate : บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

Rose The air was punched from my lungs, Theo spreading me sinfully and perfectly. I could feel every vein and pulsing ridge he had to offer as he forced himself to seat deep inside of me. He kissed me hard, my claws digging into his back so much, I could smell his blood mixing with mine - but he didn't care. Theo anchored me, balanced between two jutting roots that stood nearly ten feet from the ground, but I'd never felt safer. I couldn't contain the moan that shattered through my throat, his hand gripping my thigh, spreading me just a bit wider - fucking me just a bit deeper. I didn't think when Xav and Dane had told me to bring Theo in for bed, they'd been setting me up - but I'm not sure I cared. "Fuck, princess-" Theo rasped, his lips moving to my ear as he thrust into me, my body bouncing in his arms, reckless, yet secured. "You're squeezing me so tight, I'll cum in you alot faster than I intend to." I panted, a small grin spreading at the rough enjoyment i

Rose Theo moved across the library, kicking the door closed with his ankle. "Lock." He called softly, the voice-activated system beeping and the sound of the mechanical locks slipping into place, reinforcing the door with it. I looked up, seeing he carried a tray of food in his hands, and a lopsided grin tilting his lips. "You okay, sweetie?" He whispered gently, kneeling beside me in the small concaved den, setting the tray in front of the small nest I'd made of blankets, pillows and books. I nodded, my eyes half-lidded and an old book clutched on my lap. I promised Dane I'd be waiting, and I intended to keep it — he and Xavier had risked their lives, more than once, for me tonight. It was the least I could do for bringing so much trouble already. "I just hope they're okay." I muttered, anxiety settling like a stone in my gut. "They're fine," he assured, his voice confident and airy, glancing at the large circular clock in one of the corners. He shrugged as

Dane I moved with murderous intent — even if there was a no-kill order on Jordan, the Triad needing more time to gather the evidence needed to bring him before Council, I still intended to break something. My fist collided with the first thing it could the moment we stepped foot off Triad property — one of the patrol vehicle's doors. I let out a frustrated roar, wrenching my hand out of the crumpled metal, the glass window raining down in shards that cut my skin further. It wasn't enough. I turned, intending to hit the back door next. Xav stepped in front of me, his hand catching my bloody and torn wrist and he glared at me. "Enough," he rumbled, low and quiet, his calm amber eyes taking me in with gentle consideration. "I don't want to have to explain to Rose why you've got your own blood on you." The thought stopped me instantly - the thought of the look on my sweet girl's face when she saw me covered in blood. The panic I'd cause. I relaxed, letting out a

Xavier I padded downstairs, rubbing the sleep from my eyes and followed Rose's scent back to the library. I know she got up around dawn, but I thought she was just going to the bathroom — it was nearly seven and the worry was building in my gut by the second. For a fleeting second, I considered she'd left. Tried to run away, not necessarily from us, but the whole situation. The thought evaporated the moment my amber eyes landed on the bundle in the corner, my heart plunging at the sight. Dane sat in one of the reading chairs, turned slightly to tuck himself into the corner and his head resting on the armrest. He was completely naked, his olive skin bruised, dirty and bloody, though smelling the air, I knew very little of it, if any, was his. And in his arms, curled with her nose buried in the cleanest part of his neck, Rose slept completely at peace. Her wild copper hair was a mess, her white nightgown tangled around her and covered in smudges and handprints from

Rose "Holy shit — she does smell like Alpha Theo," someone hissed, a girl gossiping to her friend across the room, though I was sure I wasn't meant to hear it. The Biology teacher ahead, a Bovine Shifter named Mr. Watts, continued speaking as if he hadn't, his monotone voice drowling on as he pressed on with his lecture about photosynthesis....I think. "Alison said she saw them get out his car together this morning," the girl's friend whispered back. "She's pretty pissed." The first girl choked a laugh, as if she didn't believe it. "Seriously? Is she still trying to claw her way into the bed of the Triad?" The second girl snickered. "Yup," she popped the P, amusement dripping with each word. "She's still convinced she can seduce them into choosing her as their mate." The first girl groaned, rolling her eyes. "Ugh - pick one or none, I couldn't imagine all that testosterone," she gasped quietly then, grabbing her friends arm. "Speaking of - did you hear about McKinsey'