Page 50 of Ruthless Reign

Alpha Daxton has arranged for Cade to stay in one of the guest houses, and asks—okay, demands—that I show him the way.

Since Maverick and Lex are also staying in the same block of guest houses, the four of us walk together across town.

I've already decided to stay with Lex tonight, desperately needing some one-on-one time. When we arrive at the guest houses, I silently check the numbers on the front of the houses and realize that Cade is right next door—between Lex and Maverick. How fitting.

The houses all look identical and I'm willing to bet that inside is the same too.

Maverick looks disgruntled about having to say goodbye, but I reassure him that I'll spend tomorrow night with him. He reluctantly agrees, and already, I'm getting a taste of this shared custody arrangement.

After kissing him, I watch him walk off, and when he's inside, I give Cade a little wave goodbye.

"If you need anything, let me know," I say, tapping the side of my head to indicate mind linking, still baffled by the four-way connection.

"I'm sure I'll manage," he grins, glancing over as his pack members arrive to find their own accommodation. After the meeting, they went into the town center to eat dinner with some of the Shadow Pack members. Unfortunately, the rest of them don't have alpha privileges and have to share a house—especially since we are hosting so many wolves and don't have enough space.

Taking that as my cue to leave, I grab Lex's hand, leading him up the front stairs. When I step inside, it's like all the tension evaporates from my body at the sight of the familiar house. The last time I was here, I was in a daze, overcome with grief. Then, I went for a run and didn't come back.

Lex clearly has no intention of letting me leave, immediately deadbolting the door behind us.

"Do you want to take a shower?" he asks, stepping up behind me.

I nod, closing my eyes for a second as exhaustion threatens to put me into a coma. "Just a quick one though. I'm wrecked."

He grabs my hand, leading me to the bathroom. Before I can reach for my shorts, Lex is unbuttoning them with his fingers, pushing them down my hips with my underwear. I quickly discard my shirt and bra, waiting as he sets the temperature of the water.

Steam starts billowing around the room, and when it's ready, he holds out his hand for me. I take it, squeezing gently as I step into the shower and pull him in behind me.

"I'm so happy to be back here," he murmurs, standing behind me with his naked body pressed into mine.

"Same," I mutter quietly. "I was so worried I'd never see you again."

Lex's hand runs down my stomach, holding firmly against me as he kisses the side of my neck. "That was never an option, Red. I was going to find you no matter what."

I can't help the tiny moan that escapes, his lips feeling like home on my skin. Behind me, I feel his cock growing, the hard length pressing into my lower back.

And suddenly, it feels like I have found a second wind.

Spinning around, I crash my mouth into his, our heated kiss turning aggressive in an instant. My hands grip his hair on the back of his head, tugging him closer to me as our tongues fight for dominance.

Lex's hands slide down the sides of my waist, squeezing my ass before they trail down to my thighs. I jump at the same time as he grabs me, wrapping my legs around his hips as he lifts me up. My back slams into the shower wall as water rushes down our chests.

"I need to be inside you, Red," he growls against my lips, and I feel exactly the same.

Reaching between us, I grip his cock tightly, giving it a few test strokes before I line him up with my entrance and let my body sink down onto him. Lex inhales sharply while I throw my head back, relishing in the feeling of our joined bodies.

"Fuck me—hard," I beg, cupping his face in my hands as I seek out his lips again.

I cry out into his mouth as he pulls his hips back, slamming into me. My back slides up the wall against the slippery tiles, and I tighten my legs around him.

He fucks me even deeper, pushing me into the wall as he impales himself in me, mouth never leaving mine.

Lex is everything and all I need at this moment, my body aching for him. There are no words to explain how good it feels to be connected—not only physically, but spiritually too. Themate bond is strong, rushing through our bodies with explosive desperation as our hands explore each other's bodies.

"Touch yourself for me," he whispers into my mouth, shifting slightly to give me room.

My hand slides in between our bodies, nails dragging along his skin until I reach my throbbing clit. My fingers find it quickly, circling the sensitive spot as I clench around him.

When he growls against my mouth, the vibration buzzing against my lips, I come hard, squeezing his cock so tight that he loses his rhythm for a second.

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