Page 87 of Anders
Etta’s eyes, now more wolf than human, blazed with an emotion that went far beyond mere attraction.A thin line of gold rimmed her irises.At the sight, Anders’s own wolf pushed closer to the surface, completely uninterested in the tactical restraint he’d maintained for so long.
But Etta was not a vulnerability.
She was a strength he had not yet understood.
As the last vestiges of his professional detachment began to crumble, Anders made a conscious choice.
For the first time in his life, he would surrender.Not in weakness, but in a form of strength he was only beginning to comprehend.
The mate bond pulsed between them in an invitation, a promise.
And Anders opened the door to his home, drawing Etta in after him, leading her to his bedroom.
INEED YOU,ETTAwhispered, her voice ragged, and Anders’s cock throbbed with her words.
Sunlight streamed through the window, making Etta’s white-blonde hair glow as Anders pulled her close.Her blue-green eyes, flecked with gold, held a vulnerability that stirred his inner wolf.
Do you trust me?he whispered.
She didn’t hesitate before answering, but her speech still carried a cautious edge.Yes, I do.
With a gentle tug, Anders led her toward the bed, his movements fluid, his touch tender.
As they reached the edge of the mattress, he wrapped his arms around her, feeling the warmth of her body pressed against his own.His heart raced, but he focused on the task at hand, determined to prove his commitment to her beyond just words.
Lowering them both onto the soft sheets, Anders nestled himself beside Etta, enveloping her like a protective shield.
Tension tightened her muscles, and he knew she was still grappling with the tasks that faced them.In this moment, however, he wanted her to feel safe and cherished—a respite from the chaos outside their bedroom door.
Are you okay?Anders asked, his concern evident in the subtle warmth of his tone.
I’m just…trying to process everything,Etta said.
Anders nodded, then locked his gaze with hers.The air between them was charged with a potent mix of anticipation and vulnerability.He felt her breath against his lips—warm, inviting, and utterly irresistible.
I need to know… Are you sure about this?
Her eyes shimmered with the passion that pooled just beneath the surface.
Yes,she breathed, reaching up to trace the contours of his face with trembling fingers.I want this.I want you.
With those words, Anders felt the last of his restraint crumble away, replaced by a searing desire that threatened to consume him.
Drawing her closer, he captured her lips in a passionate kiss, his hands roaming the soft curves of her body with unbridled hunger.
God, you’re amazing,he murmured against her lips, tracing a fiery path beneath her shirt with his fingertips.Her heart pounded beneath his touch, the heat of her skin branding him as surely as any mark ever could.
He explored her breasts, teasing her nipples until she gasped and moaned, her voice a sweet symphony that only served to fuel his desire.
Yes,Etta panted.Don’t stop.
He couldn’t help but notice the way her scent filled the room, intoxicating and heady; it was the same scent that had haunted his dreams since the first moment they had met.
Etta’s body seemed to come alive beneath his touch.The soft curve of her waist was warm and inviting, a promise of untold pleasures waiting just beneath the surface.
He allowed his hand to trail lower, his fingers slipping beneath the waistband of her pants.
Etta broke away from the kiss, her eyes wide and filled with desire.Are you sure?
