Chapter 22. Kill Her!

EVERLY

He kissed me again, deeper this time. His hands found my hips, and he lifted me effortlessly until my legs were wrapped around his waist.

“Please,” I gasped as he pressed me against the wall, his mouth trailing down my neck.

“Please what?” he demanded, his voice low and commanding.

“Take me,” I blurted, breathlessly.

“I will,” he growled, his teeth grazing my nipples beneath my shirt in a way that sent shivers racing through me. “But not today. The day I’ll mark you, is the day I will make love to you.”

Every worry in my mind faded away, including the incident of the wolfsbane. We were left tangled in each other, every kiss and touch a silent promise of trust and devotion.

I must have slept off in his arms but I suddenly felt uneasy and woke up to see Kaelan with the roasted chicken in his hand.

The roasted chicken lay forgotten on my plate while I enjoyed Kaelan’s arms around me. I dozed off suddenly and when I opened my eyes,