Page 124 of Mortal Blood
Thaden’s eyes darkened with desire, and he moved closer, pressing his lips to mine in a deep, passionate kiss. I could feel his hand on the back of my neck, guiding me, as his other hand slid between my legs. I moaned as he touched my clit, sending me spiraling over the abyss. I screamed into his mouth as the powerful orgasm crashed over me, and beneath me, Cole stiffened, gasping as his own release spilled out of him and into me.
Thaden lowered me gently, laying me beside Cole, and claiming the space on the other side of me. I sprawled bonelesslybetween the pair of them, powerless to move so much as an inch even if I had wanted to…and I most definitely didn’t.
“Do you understand now, sweetness?” Thaden murmured, and I did. Because knowing my bloodlust was born of fear—baseless fear—changed everything. And I knew, beyond doubt, that when I left this room to face my feeding assessment, I would pass. Because Iwasenough.
“You’re incredible, sweetness,” he murmured.
“Perfect,” Cole agreed, stroking my cheek.
And for the first time in a very long time, lying between these two powerful, amazing guys who both wanted me for some reason I couldn’t fully grasp, I felt truly safe.
Whatever Darkveil had in store for me, I was ready.
Jess’s half-human side has always made her an outsider, but now it’s threatening her life. In a new pack, where meeting her fated mate could mean her death…
