Page 11 of Wild Wolf
The wizard’s expression remained mirthful. “I think you’ll enjoy it here. Nolan is exactly what you need, Jordan. You as well,Nolan.”
Nolan’s mouth tightened. “Where’s your luggage? I’ll have one of my men haul it to ourbedroom.”
Chagrin filled her. Her few personal items had been left behind in the woods when Tristan spirited her away. All she had was a change of clothing Nia had loanedher.
“Jordan’s luggage will be arriving later. I’ve personally arranged it,” Tristan saidsmoothly.
She shot him a grateful look. Bad enough she had to come crawling back here to save herself. Admitting she was as poor as that long-ago orphan girl who came here to live? At least Tristan saved a bit of herpride.
Nolan nodded. “Then come into the dining room. Reckon you’re hungry with the time change andall.”
At last, the hospitality she remembered well, yet he still didn’t look at her, only at Tristan. The wizard shook hishead.
“I must leave, but I’ll return tonight at sunset to marry you both. There will be no doubts about the legitimacy of thisunion.”
Tristan glanced at her. “Your wedding gown will arrive with your luggage in about two hours. Nia selected it personally. She said you’d loveit.”
Such kindness made her throat tighten. At least Aiden’s mate understood what she faced. Having a nice dress armored her for a situation where she had nocontrol.
“Please thank her forme.”
His smile turned warm. “None needed. The homemade cap you knitted for the baby is thanksenough.”
With a meaningful glance at Nolan, the wizard flicked a hand andvanished.
She and Nolan were left alone in the living room. He shoved his hands into his pockets, shuffled hisfeet.
Finally, he looked at her. “Jordan. You’ve changed. Grown into awoman.”
Give it a chance. “You’ve changed as well. But the place still looks the same.” She smiled at him. “It looks good. Real good,Nolan.”
“Suppose it’s not as fancy and fast as the big cities you left usfor.”
So much for compliments. “You have no idea of where I’vebeen.”
“I know what you did,” he said evenly. “No bones about it, Jordan. I don’t tolerate rule breaking around here. There’s no nightlife or frolicking or lazingabout.”
“I don’t frolick,” shesnapped.
“No, you only set fires to Skinhouses.”
Folding her arms across her chest, she glared at him. “You’re quick to condemn me, Nolan. You don’t know what I’ve done since I’ve beengone.”
“Know enough, and why you’re here. It’s enough for me.” He gave her a pointed, hardlook.
Jordan bristled. “When did you become sojudgmental?”
He scratched his chin, and she noticed the bristles on it. As if his wolf emerged, and his testosterone surged. “No judging, just fact. More facts for you. Around here, the vineyard comes first, along with pack. We workhard.”
“Anything else?” sheasked.
“I’m your alpha. When I tell you to do something, you’ll do it. In bed or out ofit.”
His long, lingering sweep across her body indicated desire still flared between them. A shiver of anticipation snaked down her spine. Jordan wet her lips. His gaze tracked every move, heat flaring in his whiskey-colored eyes as if he wanted to kissher.
Andmore.
Kissing had led to other things with Nolan. Things that brought fire between her legs, made her beg and plead as she’d writhed beneath him inpleasure.
