Page 150 of My Unexpected Mate

I could see Nick tense up. His grip around my thigh tightened.

“I am not small,” I complained.

“You kind of are,” Gabriel said with a smirk. “I guess I got all the height.”

I rolled my eyes at him and frowned.

“That is so cute,” Annie said. “I totally like that nickname for you.”

“So, what is the plan?” I asked, changing the subject. “When are we leaving?”

“Tomorrow,” Gabriel said. “Cassie, Blake, and Jacob will pack, and we leave early in the morning.”

“Okay,” I said and continued eating.

“I need to talk to you,” Nick said quietly, leaning toward me.

I looked up at him and nodded. I was finished with my breakfast, so I stood up and placed my bowl into the dishwasher. Nick was waiting for me by the door.

“We will be right back,” he said and took my hand in his.

He led me to the bedroom and closed the door behind us. He placed both of his hands on the door, his back turned away from me.

“You and Jacob slept together?” he asked quietly.

“What?” I said, surprised.

“Did you have sex with him?” he growled.

“No, Nick,” I sighed and I saw him relax a bit. “I slept here a lot. But I never had sex with Jake.”

“Good,” he said and finally turned to me.

I saw anger, pain, and fear in his eyes, and it broke my heart.

I walked over to him and wrapped my arms around his waist. His arms circled around me immediately.

“I hate seeing you like this, Nick,” I said quietly. “What can I do to make you stop worrying?”

“There is one thing you could do,” he said and cupped my face. “Or at least think about doing it soon.”

“What?” I asked.

“You could let me mark you,” he said, his eyes darting to my neck.

I gasped slightly. I didn’t think about that. I knew it would have to happen sooner or later, but I never gave it much thought.

“I know you are not ready yet,” Nick continued. “But just think about it, please. My wolf needs to mark you. Even more when there are males around who want you.”

I couldn’t think of anything to say so I just nodded.

“Does that mean you will think about it?” Nick asked me with a small smile.

“I will think about it,” I said quietly.

“Thank you,” he whispered and leaned in.

His soft lips touched mine and sparks flew all over my body.

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