Page 126 of Wolf Cursed
“Yeah, I mean, I think so,” I said, wondering how long I could milk this because my current position wasn’t something I ever wanted to give up. Kai’s broad chest and rippled abs were enough to make the whole shifting-and-trying-to-rip-Drake’s-throat-out completely worth it.
“How do you feel?”
“Naked,” I said.
“No complaints from me.” His chest rumbled with a deep chuckle.
My nipples hardened. It was getting more and more impossible not to notice all the hard parts of his body currently pressing against me. My wolf stirred, urging me to give in and make use of the moment. Her best idea yet.
My hands tightened around Kai’s neck, and he sighed, his warm breath washing over my forehead.
“Actually, you’re wearing more than you think.” His eyes flicked to my chest, and I lifted my hand, brushing my fingers over the pendant my father had given me.
Strange.
“It shifted with me,” I said.
“Looks like it. Where did you get it?”
“My father.”
“Huh, must be wolf magic or something.”
“Must be,” I agreed.
I became acutely aware of the fact that we still had exactly zero pieces of actual clothing on between us.
Through our bond, I felt Kai aware of that very same thing.
“We should get you home,” he said.
“Or we could stay here and—”
My stomach grumbled loudly, and I scowled at my own body’s attempt to cockblock me.
Kai laughed. “Looks like your baser needs are prioritizing themselves differently than you’d hoped. Come on. You definitely need calories after all that running.”
He didn’t wait for me to answer. Instead, he stood, lifting me into his arms with ease, and headed down the trail.
“I can walk,” I protested.
“Suit yourself.” He set me down, and the moment he did, my knees buckled. He barely caught me, once again lifting me easily into his arms.
“Indulge me,” he said wryly, eyes twinkling with what felt like amusement.
This was a different Kai for sure.
Happier.
Lighter.
It was really weird. Good, but weird.
We walked in silence down the mountain trail, and after several minutes, I was surprised to see Kai’s backyard just ahead where the woods ended. Had he brought me to the overlook because it felt like home to him? Somehow, that meant more than just some random hideout he’d chosen.
He carried me inside the back door and down the hall to a bedroom.
The entire space smelled like him, but it was strongest here. His bedroom, I realized as he set me down against the soft gray sheets. I grabbed the blanket and pulled it up to cover me.
