Chapter 141. Welcome to the Pack

Ethan sighed quietly, his breath stirring the strands of her hair, as he watched Kasia’s sleeping form. Her dark hair fanned out over the pillow. Her eyelids fluttered with dreams. Ethan studied her face, the delicate curve of her cheekbones, and the sharp cut of her jaw. She was beautiful, fierce, and, against all odds, lying next to him.

Due to his response to her heat, he had dominated her in every way for hours. He had made sure she was utterly satisfied before allowing himself to come down from the high. But now, as she lay exhausted beside him, he knew they needed to have a real conversation about what would come next for her.

Easing his body away from Kasia, Ethan sat up against the headboard and focused his thoughts on Janet, opening a mind link. “Janet,” he said in his mind, “have you made contact?”

“Indeed,” Janet replied through the link. “They will be here within the hour.” She paused before asking, “Have you spoken to Kasia about her marking you and wh