She looks at me like I have lost my mind. “You eat tacos?” she asks in disbelief.
“I love tacos!”
Honestly, I don’t care much for tacos, but I don’t mind them either. She slowly wakes up from the daze she was in when we arrive home with our food. She tells me how great it was to let Leah free and how happy Leah felt.
Her eyes gleam, and her cheeks are rosy from the fresh air and the time we spent outside. I can only stare at her as her lips move when she talks. The sound of her voice, not to mention her scent is intoxicating. I notice as she stops talking. Instead, she looks at me intently. “You are staring,” she whispers.
“You too,” I mutter.
“Oh goddess, Liam,” her fingers cling to my forearm, and it’s all the invitation I need to pull her into my arms and lift her up. I’m so hot for her. I know she isn’t ready to go all the way yet, but she is more than eager to intensify our experience. I know that much is for sure, as she moans my name and tugs at my hair. Her reactions are so raw and real. I don't know what I expected. I had a feeling she might still be a virgin when we met, but I still didn’t expect her to be so bold. I’m obviously an idiot for thinking in clichés, though. I love how bold and wild she can get. It will only get more intense once we've mated for real, once she carries my mark.
I carry her to my office, wiping my desk free of the folders before sitting her on top of it. She is only wearing a simple skirt and a white tank top. Awesome, easy to undress. I kiss her neck and jawline before moving towards her nipples. They are so sensitive. I take the next step and progress further down, spreading her legs and kissing her inner thighs as I slowly make my way to her core.
Goddess, she is so wet for me.
It’s messy and faster than last time. I have been hungry for her, and apparently, she feels the same, because soon she writhes under my ministrations. “Liam,” she moans. “What about you?”
“Let’s try something new.” I flash her a smile before unzipping my pants. “I won’t go all the way, don’t worry, love.”
She obviously isn’t worried at all. Instead, she drops to her back and wraps her legs around my waist, pulling me closer. It amazes me how much faith she puts in me. I lean forward, claiming her lips while I rub my erection against her wet pussy. One of my hands rests under her back to hold her in place, and the other rubs circles around her clit.
Neither one of us lasts particularly long. I let her come first, her body clenching beneath me. She throws her head back slightly, moaning my name. I follow swiftly, spreading my hot come over her thighs and part of her belly.
We take a moment to recover before I help her down again. She grins at me, her eyes sparkling in hidden mischief. “We need to let our wolves out more often.”
I raise my eyebrows, smacking her butt when she walks by me. “Oh, I knew it. You kinky bastard.”
Her words make me laugh. I growl teasingly before I chase her to the bathroom.
Chapter twenty-three
Chapter 23 The bond between sisters
*ANNALISE*
BeforeImove,Iwant to have a sleepover with Harmony. I have stayed with Liam for the past few days, but he has an urgent meeting tonight, so I have to decide whether to stay with Ella and Aryanna or head home to see my parents.
However, Harmony and I spontaneously decide to book a hotel with a spa for some sisterly quality time.
It’s the perfect opportunity to talk about a few things that keep bothering me. I feel silly bringing them up, but… this is my sister, and I can talk to her about everything. I would have talked to Ella first, as she is my closest friend, but she has only had sex once. She said the guy manipulated her into it back then, and she only did it because he gaslit her, saying that she couldn’t say no after she was in his apartment. It was not a pleasant experience for her.
Dave is a guy, and I don’t know Celine well enough to talk about such a private topic, and I definitely won’t ask Finn. That would be the most embarrassing talk ever.
We get our food delivered to our room. “You want to talk about something, right?” Harmony smiles knowingly. “I can feel it.”
“You know me well,” I sigh.
We have just returned from the spa area. We got some massages and checked out the sauna and swimming pool. Now we are both tired and relaxed. Harmony has ordered some red wine for us.
“By the way, you look fantastic, Annie.” Her eyes gleam in joy and pride when she looks at me. “I’m so happy you are coming out of your shell and realizing that you are a looker.”
“I don’t think I’m a looker,” I protest.
“That’s because you don’t know how others see you,” Harmony explains. “You are charismatic, Annie. You have charm, a bit like Mom, you know? People look at you not because you are the hottest but because you light up any room you enter. That’s a gift.”
I don’t know what I’m supposed to say to her. “I don’t know about that…” I say warily. “But honestly, the way Liam looks at me like I’m the most beautiful person in the room does boost my confidence. The mate bond is no joke.” I smile when I think about him. “I didn’t expect him to be like that. So… respectful and kind.”
“It means he is a good mate,” She smiles. “I only saw him a very few times during the last couple of years, but he always seemed unapproachable and very distant. A strong Alpha, but scary. Now you are here, and suddenly people find him less cold. Still scary, but not as unapproachable as he was before. That’s good, Annie. Only a mate could do that to him.”