Leo Rossi: The Rise of a True Alpha (The Rossi Legacies Book 2)
Precious Bonds Chapter 9

JAX.

"I.." There's nothing for her to say.

Her heart is pounding, her breasts rising and falling.

You don't get to look like the fucking embodiment of sex itself and then act damn innocent.

Fuck, this woman grates on every fucking neve of mine with her attitude, yet at the same time, I want to pin her up against this wall and fuck her hard...

Our bodies are pressed against one another's, yet there's one way I can think of to get closer and just the thought of burying myself in her pussy makes me throb hard.

I skim over those pouty lips of hers that have always been something I've noticed...

A comment I made to Shane back when he found out she was his mate returns to me, only now I mean it in such a fucking different way...

'She's pretty. She's got nice lips.' I remember winking at him teasingly...

That was an understatement... no wonder he had smiled the way he had...

A flare of possessiveness rushes through me, and Hayden and her dancing return to me.

Since she's got here, she's been taunting me with those hypnotic curves that consumed me as she danced sensually and remembering how that dickhead bad grabbed her hips, it only makes anger flare through me.

I righten my hand around ber throat, my nose brushing against hers, our breath's mingling

Her scent is intoxicating, and the way her breath is shaky at my closeness only satisfies me even more...

I tilt my head a little back, my gaze dipping to her breasts. They would wrap around my cock perfectly too...

She arches her back, pressing herself against me and I bite back a groan.

My eyes snap up to meet hers.

I'm fucking pissed right now, but at the same time, I can't help but think of every fucking thing I want to do to her.

How does she taste?

"Answer me," she whispers shakily. Our lips are just centimetres apart and it ignites a sizzle of pleasure through me. "Jax..." Fuck, say my name again...

I turn my head away before I end up kissing her, trying to calm my raging emotions and fucking hormones, but it's not helping. "Figure it out, Rina, figure it out," I growl, brushing my nose against her jaw.

She gasps and I freeze, smelling her delicious arousal swirl in the air around us and it only fuels the hunger within me.

"Just answer the question," she whispers defiantly.

Keep at it and I will end up fucking you...

"You're fucking annoying." I mutter.

"Like you're not. Is it that fucking hard to answer?" she asks, pushing my chest. My head snaps up to hers and she presses her head back against the brick wall behind her.

There's a defiant glint in her eyes despite the pounding of her heart and I'm not sure if it's because of fear or something more.. but right now, I don't fucking care...

"You know the answer, but since you're set on me spelling it out for you. I did what I did because when I marked you, I meant it. I planned to be there for you since that day. Don't you fucking get it? Regardless of what we are, where we stand... I considered you my mate from that very day." I say quietly. "And I know we both went into this with different mindsets. I get that and I don't expect anything..." Then why am I fucking pissed that she danced with someone else?

Her heart is thumping as she stares into my eyes. I'm ready, ready for her to tell me she doesn't think the same, and this was why it was a mistake...

"We did..." she replies softly. "So... you really aren't making things clear. Did I look a little pretty tonight?"

Is she flirting with me?

I cock a brow. "Maybe."

She rolls her eyes. "Do you like to talk in riddles?" she asks, her breathless voice only making me crazier for her.

"Do you like to avoid serious conversations?" I counter.

Those gorgeous eyes... those lips... that fucking voice, are all seducing me.

"Really? I mean... you're the one who's doing that now, aren't you?

What's wrong Adams? Scared?" she questions teasingly.

I smirk, releasing her neck. The imprint of my fingers around her neck looks good. I lean my forearm against the wall above her head, looking down at her. "Not really... I just don't know if you can handle my answer..."

"Try me," she challenges, placing one hand on my chest.

Oh, Baby, I want to...

I lick my lips as I look down at her gorgeous figure, taking in her tits, tiny waist, hips that you want to grab, and sexy legs that I want wrapped around me...

I look back into her eyes, smirking faintly.

"You don't look pretty..." I say, wondering how far she'll allow me to go.

I ghost my fingers up her bare thigh, watching her eyes flutter shut for a moment as she bites into her plush lower lip.

She's not pushing me away...

"You were the hottest girl inside the club tonight and all I could think of was how much I wanted to rip this little dress right off you and fuck you, so damn hard... I don't know when I started seeing you differently and I'm not going to apologise for that." I finish. Her heart thunders. The pull between us is too fucking intense... There, I told her.

Her hand that is resting on my chest suddenly fists into my shirt as she pushes away from the wall with her foot, and then her lips are on mine.

Pleasure slams through me and I grab the back of her neck just as her other hand cups the back of my neck and I kiss her back. Feeling the tingles puts me on edge.

The sweet taste of her mouth, mixed with a touch of absinthe, is perfect: Riveting pleasure ripples through me. It's intense, making every nerve in my body react to this feeling.

This sensation is fucking divine...

It's perfect-she's perfect.

She's kissing me back with confidence, hunger, and passion. Her lips are so fucking soft and the way they're caressing mine...

There's no time to relish in it, our hands roaming each other's bodies, our touch becoming rougher and harder.

Our sighs and quiet moans are getting louder, our kisses becoming hungrier.

I want her, fuck I want her.

I squeeze her ass as she slips her tongue into my mouth, and I suck on it hard, making her moan loudly.

My hardened cock is against her stomach, and she rubs herself against me for a moment as I push her back against the wall.

Grabbing her dress, I yank it up to her waist.

For a second, I falter, but it's only for a second. The feel of her hands yanking open my belt makes my mind go blank.

I look down at her pussy, clad in just a tiny thong-

I turn her around, pushing her up against the wall as I stare at her ass.

I grab her breast from behind, pressing my dick against her ass.

"Oh, fuck.." She whimpers before she turns, pulling my zip down. I lift her up, pushing her up against the wall, making her groan as she wraps her legs around my waist. Then our lips are on each other's again. I hold her around her waist, my hand tangled in her hair.

It's been so fucking long...

I look into her eyes, but it's only for a split second before she kisses me harder.

"Fuck me." She whispers.

I reach down, ready to pull my cock out, when I pause.

I can't. Fuck, not like this.

I want to fuck her in every damn fucking alley, but... I know how Shane had planned their entire first night... this would be...

She pulls back, sensing my hesitation, and I see hurt and confusion in her eyes.

A wave of coldness rushes through me as she unlocks her legs from my waist and pulls her dress down, and I realise I caused her to shut me out once again.

"You aren't even sure of what you want." She murmurs.

"No, I just, this place isn't..for you..." I reply, running my fingers through my tousled hair.

She cocks a brow as she backs away from me.

"What is me?"

look down and she scoffs. I catch her smiling bitterly as she shakes her head.

"You're comparing this-yourself... to Shane..." she whispers.

How do you compete against a hero?

*I'm not fucking perfect, I'm not like him-"

"Exactly! You are not Shane, don't try to be him then." Her voice is barely audible as she turns.

"Rina please-"

"No. Figure your shit out, Jax. You aren't Shane......." she closes her eyes as she turns back to me and closes the gap between us.

For a moment I think - hope that she'll kiss me, but instead, she slips her hand into my pocket, grabbing my car keys before she walks off, not looking back. And I can't stop her.

I slam my fist into the wall, irritated with myself.

Yeah, I'm not fucking Shane but...

She kissed me first...

Because she doesn't want me to be Shane...

That was her kissing me...

But again, she had a few glasses of absinthe... if she's drunk... now is not the time to go after her.

Not tonight...

Taking my phone out, I ring security, letting them know to tell me when my car enters the pack premises.

It'll take her about fifteen minutes. I'll just let the boys know and head back, too. I turn, about to go back in when Leo mind links me. 'You free?"

"Yeah, Kar's gone home.

'Smart. His sarcastic reply comes. 'There's another attack. We need to go. Are you able to join or not?' he asks.

Fuck not again.

'I can. I'll be there in a few. I say as I break into a run.

There's been a couple of strange attacks up north, and we have no clue who or what is behind them.

I glance back at the way Kareena went and although I know she's angry; I decide to mind-link her.

'Good night, I've got to go with Leo. There's been another attack... take care of yourself...I'll be back soon!

There's silence for a while and I wonder if she was in hearing range, but then after a few moments, she replies.

'Take care of yourself... goodnight... I...' she trails off and I wish she would finish what she wants to say, knowing she'll just let it get to her.

'What is it?" I ask quietly.

"It doesn't matter. We'll talk when you get back. Good night.' She wants to say more. She is opening up, but I messed that up the moment I hesitated. 'Sure.' I reply, not knowing what else to say.

I can still taste her on my lips, still feel her hands on me...

I glance up at the moon. The energy that radiates off it reminds me that a blood moon will be here in a few days...

Sighing. I shake my head.

Yeah, I fucked up.