Getting to my knees and cupping his face again, I look at him tenderly. “Then let me replace theirtouch with my own,” I say, then I gently push him back as his eyes grow wider.

“Mia-"

“Do you trust me, Nikolaos?” I interject, swinging my legs over his waist and feeling his thick lengthbelow me.

His brows furrow slightly, but he nods. “I trust you with my life, kardia mou.”

I lean down and place a gentle kiss on his lips. “Then let me love you,” I whisper before turning mykisses to his beautifully scarred chest.

He groans when my lips touch his skin, and it is a bit uncomfortable to keep kissing him with mybelly in the way, but I lavish him with gentle kisses before leaning back and peering down at him.Nikolaos’ body is exquisite; every dip and curve of his muscles looks as if the gods themselvescarved them. I drink in his body and everything he thinks makes him a ruined man, and I vow tolove him even harder.

The lust is back in his eyes, but his fear is cresting right underneath. The last time we were intimate, Inoticed that when I got down on my knees and pleasured him the first time, there was noapprehension or fear. I led that, I led him to replace the release, and he felt comfortable.

So I will lead this and make him feel how much I love him.

I wiggle my hips lower and take his cock in my hand, stroking his shaft and listening to his sharpintake of breath. Then I move my dripping core over his cock and look deep into his eyes while Ilower myself onto him.

His eyes roll back and he grabs my hips, but he doesn’t move his own or thrust. I moan as I feel himstretching me, his thick, curved length hitting that sweet spot inside of me as I take him all the way.That hopeful bubble explodes and turns into silent tears now welling in my eyes. I said I was finewith him not saying those words, but I have been dying and desperate to hear them!

“Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for loving me as much as you do. I don't know what I'd doif I lost you,” he continues, cupping my cheek while his lips remain on mine. “And... want your markwhen I get back.”

My eyes shoot open, but all I can see and feel is the love he has for me. There's no doubt orapprehension in his scent, voice or emotions...he truly meant that.

“Hurry home,” I sob and wrap my arms around his neck. “I love you too, Nikolaos.”

Trepidation slowly sets in when I no longer feel Nikolaos’ arm around my waist and instead hear himgetting dressed. He leaves for Mikhail's territory today, and I have no idea when I might see himagain.

But he promised to return, so I'll hold him to that.

Through his mark, I feel anger but also confidence, and I use that to keep me anchored and 1 liftfrom the bed. He's sitting with his back to me on the bed, tying his boots while his muscles ripplewith anger.

“How long until you leave?” I ask while trying to keep the sadness out of my voice.

"A few minutes,” he answers before sitting up straight and getting to his feet. “My men are waitingdownstairs.”

He's still not looking at me, so I get out of bed and walk around to speak with him. My heart leapsinto my throat when I see the look on his face...spending all this time with Nikolaos made me forgetwho he truly is.

The Lycan Alpha people fear and he's looking right at me with no emotion in his eyes.

My hand goes to my throat and I suck in a breath, uncertain of what to do next. I didn't expect towake up to this side of Nikolaos; I was still in my little bubble of happiness.

He takes a step towards me, and I take one back without thinking. Frowning, the coldness slips fromhis eyes and I feel hurt and confusion fire up in his mark. “Mia...?"

I drop my hand and fall into his arms, where he holds me for a few minutes. He has to go, but Idon't want him to leave!

"Please come back safely,” I murmur into his chest. “Please don't let me live without you.”

He strokes my hair and kisses the top of my head. “I promise, kardia mou. Don't forget, I need mymark when I get back.”

I stifle a sob, and he breaks off the embrace to claim my lips with a fierce kiss. He holds the back ofmy head and kisses me deeply, as if branding my very soul with his name. His hands are in my hairand before he pulls away, he lets out a groan that I can feel right through me.

“I love you, Mia,” he says, drawing his forehead to mine. “You and Ares are my reason for living, but Ineed to get my brother back. I hope you can forgive me for leaving, but for now, please continue tolove me until I come back to you.”

A tear slips down my cheek, and I nod my head. “I will always wait for you, Alpha,” I say, and with alast kiss to my lips, he walks out and I crumble to the floor as my heart cries out his name.

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