“What are you going to do?” Brandon asked smugly, but his gaze flickered around.
Gage could see Logan standing by Steve and his guards that were in wolf form had surrounded Brandon’s wolves. The other Alpha was alone.
“Only what you deserve,” Gage told him.
Brandon attacked. It was the opening Gage needed.
Both men changed in midair, coming down in wolf form biting and fighting. Gage easily got the upper hand and had Brandon by the throat.
Brandon’s hind legs beat at his stomach, but Gage held on tightly with his teeth. He could taste Brandon’s blood gush into his mouth and it tasted like heavenly victory. He shook his head, tearing the vulnerable throat even more.
This was the one that had caused Marissa so much pain. The man who had put the fear and distrust into her eyes. He would rip out his throat for doing it to any female, but the fact that he did it to Gage’s mate made him want to savour the moment.
That’s when Gage felt the touch to his own neck and Marissa’s sweet voice next to his ear.
“That’s enough, Gage.” She stroked his fur. “He’s not worth it. Let him go and face the council.”
Gage growled, voicing his displeasure at her suggestion.
“Come on, baby. It will be more humiliating for him to have to face everyone than you killing him. He tried to take me against my will, he lost a fight with you, he will be finished as Alpha. As well as being in any Pack.”
Marissa continued to stroke his neck and legs. Brandon had gone limp. Gage dropped the other wolf whose head landed on the hard ground with a loud bang. He was unconscious but alive.
Gage nuzzled Marissa and she wrapped her arms around him.
“It’s okay,” she whispered to him. “I’m okay.”
Chapter Nine
Marissa ran between the trees, zigzagging and crossing her scent. The wolf chasing her was so close she could practically feel his warm breath on her. She jumped over a fallen log and changed directions, heading to the creek.
When the water came into view, she used the last of her energy and raced towards it. Before reaching it, she was knocked to the ground as the wolf’s large bulk hit her. Marissa rolled as she fell and ended up on her back. Her breath came out in pants from the long, hard run.
The wolf stood over her, licking her face.
“Stop, Gage! Stop!” She pushed him away, laughing.
He gave a fake growl and settled down beside her. She closed her eyes and breathed in the sweet air.
It had been two weeks since Brandon had found her at the creek. She went back to this spot often but never alone. Brandon would stand trial, but his Pack was still out there. Steve had his trial last week and had been announced rogue. It was the worst punishment for a wolf other in death. He would not have a Pack to protect him and was literally alone. Gage had told her Steve was too much of a coward to come after them, but he didn’t want to take chances. She had agreed to Gage’s request that she not take walks alone.
Sometimes Logan would accompany her, or her sister, or one of the females she had made friends with, but most of the time Gage did. With Steve’s betrayal, Gage would only let a handful of people around her. In the past, it would have driven her crazy, but now it made her feel more cherished. She loved the times they were alone out here. When she had the Pack Alpha all to herself.
Gage licked her arm and she opened her eyes. He stood over her, and she swore he was smiling down at her.
“Change back,” she ordered. Ready for some of the human fun they had come out here for. Her body already tingled with need for her mate.
As he changed back, Marissa couldn’t take her eyes from him. She no longer looked away when he made the transformation. Gage had given her the feeling of belonging she had always wished for.
Once in human form, he collapsed on top of her, his erection digging into her hip. She giggled and rubbed against him.
“Is my little wolf hungry?” he asked, raising his body just a fraction from her.
Marissa grasped the base of his cock and stroked him. “Always. Always hungry for you,” she admitted.
He thrust against her hand, showing her he felt the same way. “Well, then I should take care of that.” He slammed his mouth over hers and pushed his tongue inside.
Marissa sucked on his tongue, drawing out a moan from him. With hands shaky with need, he pushed her knees up to her chest and positioned himself at her hot, wet entrance. Without breaking the kiss, he plunged inside, swallowing her cry.
Once again, showing her exactly where she belonged.
About the Author
Crissy Smith lives in Texas with her husband, daughter, and three Labrador retrievers. The three dogs love to curl up under her computer desk and nap while she writes. It doesn’t leave a lot of room for her but what’s a woman to do?
When not writing or reading, she enjoys hunting, camping and shooting. But she has a girly side too and is addicted to pedicures and coffee.
She has been writing since she was a teenager and still loves everything to do with the paranormal. Her stories and characters all have a place in her heart. She loves the alpha male, the dominant werewolf, or the Master vampire which find their way in most of her books.
Learn more about the characters she has created at her website where they have their very own page. It will be updated from time to time to let you know what’s going on with them. Also you can find out who will be in the next book.
Crissy is currently working on her first series for Total-E-Bound called Were Chronicles. She will introduce her readers to the hidden world of wolf shifters and their unpredictable mates.
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