33 Chapter Three

Veronicas POV

Xander had put his hands on my hips and effortlessly and lifted me up onto the dresser then stood between my legs, grazing my mark with his canines which caused my breath to hitch. His hands softly caressed my skin and I laced my fingers through his hair, pulling his head back hard bringing him to let a low growl escape his lips. One of his hands curled into my back, forcing me against his body and then our lips came together in a gentle but passionate kiss. When our lips finally parted he inhaled deeply and then breathed out gruffly.

"I can smell your lust..." He grumbled before he wrapped an arm around my hips and let me off the dresser, then pushed me down onto the bed and then went down right on top of me, making his hardness noticeable against my body then rolled off me and sat up, moving me onto his lap. I reached out for his button up, struggling to undo them which made me growl slightly before I just tore it off him and caressed my hands across his muscled upper body. Xander reached down and inside my shorts, rubbing my clit and I tried to shudder away but the grasp on me from his other hand had refused to let me go. I took hold of his wrist which was a way of asking him to stop which he groaned but obliged and pulled his hands away from my body.

'Dammit Ronnie why must you always cock block me?!' Aura said, ringing out in my head. All she said was one little thing and it caused a headache, this probably happened because it's been so long since I've talked to her. I'm surprised she even remembered me.

'Because Alistair always comes out whenever this happens and while you like it, I don't particularly appreciate waking up more sore than I need to be. Not to mention the bruising.' I growled back, rubbing my temples and she had attempted to protest but I cut her off.

Xander's POV

I noticed Veronicas eyes glaze back to normal and assumed she and Aura were having a little talk. It's been a long time since I've been able to have some real alone time with my mate. I'm usually having to deal with pack meetings or we get interrupted. Veronica had wrapped her arms around my waist, cuddling into me and I looked down at her. Her soft lips were shaped in a smile, but her eyes were tired. So, I did the first thing that I knew she AND I would enjoy. I picked up her small body and walked into the bathroom, setting her down on the counter.

"What are you doing love?" She asked while watching me move around the bathroom.

"Do you like it?" I asked, and she looked at me like I was a crazy man, but in a good way. If there even is a good way..

"Baby.. I love it." She said, her voice warm and sincere. With that, we both got in the tub, her on my lap relaxing together. I should do this more often.

Clyde's POV

I was infuriated. My whole body was tense, and Lia was horrified. Who the fuck was that guy? Why did my mate get dragged into this shit?! I wanted to kill someone. That Daniel guy to be exact.

"I'm going for a run with my wolf." I said and Ophelia was quick to object. We argued it out for a little bit before I finally stormed off and left.

I finally stopped running and sat down on top of a hill, watching the sunset and a familiar scent flooded my nose. She sat beside me and wrapped her arms around my shoulders, leaning into me.

"Ophelia, it's not safe for you out here. Especially with that piece of shit running around hunting for you and Veronica in particular." I said, avoiding her heated gaze. That was when she grabbed my face and made me look at her, almost as if she was glaring into my soul.

"Look. I know you're worried about my safety and that it's your top priority but I know what you're planning on doing and you're not doing it alone. We're mates... That means we stick together and help each other." She said, and it warmed my heart. I know she's right, she's my mate and my luna. I would never let anyone hurt her, or even touch her. I softly pressed my lips against hers and felt her arms wrap around my body and I cradled her against me, soothing the both of us. And it probably wasn't the smartest thing to do but, we laid down on the grass and fell asleep in each others arms.