Page 49 of Untamed

His eyes darken. “Maybe I should punish you and not join you in your dream tonight.”

My stomach drops out, settling into a wildly raging fire between my legs. “Sounds like a punishment for yourself, too.”

“You have no idea.” He kneads my ass underneath my academy skirt, and I moan. Peering behind him, he grins before walking that way. My legs start to shake in anticipation. Branches catch on our clothing as he squeezes between the trees and finds the stone perimeter wall. He hoists me up until my legs are on his shoulders and I’m leaning against the hard surface. Flipping my skirt out of the way, his mouth meets my panties, and I suck in a breath.

“Jonah, fuck.”

A pinch on my pussy sends a wash of heat through me, and one sharp incisor shreds my panties in half, allowing him to take me fully. “Try to be quiet, Little Mate.”

Mission impossible. I stifle as much as I can as he works me into a frenzy. No matter how hard I try to prolong our tryst, my pussy spasms way too quickly, and he soaks up my juices on his tongue, groaning into me.

I drop my head against the wall, chest heaving. He carefully unwraps my legs from his neck, and I slide down his body. “I take back everything,” I pant, barely able to stand on two legs.

He pins me to the wall with his hips, then threads his fingers through my hair. “I can’t wait to feel that intense release around my cock.”

I shudder. “The anticipation is slowly killing me.”

“Well, we can’t have that.”

“I agree.”

“Soon, Little Mate.” His words make me ache even more.

He drags me back out to the garden to gather my things and helps me to Greystone Academy so I don’t miss dinner. I stop him at the entrance to the cafeteria, though. “I know. I understand.”

“It’s just not fair to anyone here.”

He opens his mouth to answer, but then the air changes. Both Jonah and I feel it—a tensing in our shoulders. We turn to find Jesse Greystone striding down the hall toward us. He smiles at his friend, and my back bristles even though Jonah relaxes. “I was beginning to wonder if you were going to make it.”

Jesse looks sheepish. A few students pass us with round eyes, whispering to each other. A buzz starts over us all. There’s a future alpha in the building, and everyone can taste it. “Sorry. I had to deal with some shit.” He switches his stare to me. “Kinsey.” He gives me a small bow, and I almost lose my shit. Why in the hell would a future alpha be bowing to me? “I’m here to formally introduce myself and apologize.” He holds out his hand. “I’m Jesse Greystone.”

“I know who you are.”

He smirks. “Of course but we’re starting fresh. So, now it’s your turn. You are....”

I take his hand in mine after an encouraging nod from Jonah. “Kinsey Walker. Nice to officially meet you, future alpha.”

His handshake is strong, but I don’t back down. My skin warms at his touch, and my wolf howls in my head. She’s ready to support him wherever he goes. “I apologize for the other night. I was wrong. I may be an arrogant asshole,” he smirks to his friend, “but I do admit when I’m in the wrong. It was never about hurting you in my eyes. I wanted to make sure you were right for my friend.”

I straighten my shoulders and let go of him. “Fate knew what she was doing.”

He nods. “When you return to Lunar, you are welcome in my home anytime. You will not receive the same treatment, I can promise you that.”

My wolf preens. Like, straight up tail in the air, fancy twirl like she’s wearing a tutu. “I would happily accept an invitation to your house.”

“Excellent because I have just the occasion.”

I glare at Jonah as he smiles. He knew about this. Fucker.

The future alpha chuckles at my reaction, and I make myself appear controlled. “As you know, the full moon is approaching. My family would like to cordially invite you and Jonah to a dinner party.” He brings out an invitation and offers it to me.

It’s super elegant. A gold embellished stamp seals the back, and my name is written in calligraphy on the front. The dinner is one week from today. Holy shit.

I steel my shoulders. This will be another test, and I won’t back down from it. A good word from the alpha’s family might just save me.

“I accept.”

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