Filed to story: Luna Graced Book by KristiferAnn Thorne
He walked right over to where she was trapped between the bed and the corner and grabbed her, pinning her against the wall.
ROMAN The heat between them radiated with a visible pulse.
Roman leaned down to kiss his mate, but she slipped under his arm with a laugh.
He was more than happy to chase her.
He grinned and shook his head.
Abigail… She disappeared out the door, and he took his time walking out of the room, sniffing the air.
Roman… He turned to see her at the end of the hall.
He chuckled.
So Abby was enjoying their cat-and-mouse game.
She pulled off her training shirt, revealing the pale pink cotton bra he loved so muchand exposing his mark.
Romans eyes glowed when they landed on his mark, and a deep constant rumble was coming from his chest.
To his delight, Abby flushed even pinker than the bra.
Her reactions intoxicated him.
The rosy color of her skin, the smell of the slick wetness between her thighs…along with his own throbbing need; it was overwhelming.
A wave of desire rippled off him, so strong it was visible.
He stalked toward her, the need to kiss her ruling his every thought.
ABIGAIL When Roman reached her, he enveloped her in his arms and placed his lips on the mark that adorned her shoulder.
He swiped his tongue across it, and hairs rose across her body, a low purr starting from deep within her chest.
Warmth radiated out from her belly and spread through her body.
The sensation ebbed, but then Roman thrust his fingers into her hair and pulled her head back, giving him better access.
As he nipped and sucked her shoulder and her neck, another burst of heat swept through her, followed by a hunger so profound, she started to shake.
A whole whirlwind of emotions hit hereuphoria, fear, physical hunger, desireall at the same time.
And she knew Roman could feel them too.
ROMAN This was unlike anything Roman had ever experienced, and he knew in his bones that Abigail Canaver was his true mate.
Not just gifted, but histrue mate.
And he embraced it.
I feel your hunger.
He leaned down to kiss her, but she caught him off guard, pulling him down and nipping his shoulder where her mark sat.
He closed his eyes as a low moan escaped him.
I will admit, Im starving.
She kissed his shoulder lightly before she let him go.
They worked together to make a quick and easy lunch of sandwiches piled high with smoked meats and cheeses.
The fresh baked bread had been given to them by a pack member, and they both groaned as they took their first bites.
Roman sat back after he gobbled up his last sandwich.
He was going to need another one.
So he got up and walked over to the fridge.
Your mom and dad seem to fit right in, he said as he started to take out everything that theyd just put away.
They belong here.
They love it here.
They have purpose.
I think the Oracle still leaves them a little speechless, though.
Abby laughed, then took another bite of her sandwich.
Alpha Edward has given them notice they need to return to Pack Oru, but I left a message politely declining on their behalf.
They brought everything they need when they came for the ceremony, so theres no reason for them to go back.
And I have reason to believe that if they do, they wont be allowed to return.
Roman felt better telling her a little more of what hed discussed with her parents, but Abby narrowed her eyes, clearly aware he wasnt telling her everything.
Do you think this is part of what Carson may be planning? Is he coming to get them? I think we need to be prepared for a number of things.
He carried his new sandwich over to the table and sat down.
I have warriors and patrols setting up on the western border.
Well keep training and start fortifying as needed.
He took a bite of his sandwich and watched her as he chewed, checking her reaction.
The daycare and school need to be first priority.
Theyre central, so it will be easier to get to the pups in those buildings.
She tapped her lip thoughtfully.
We need to make sure they have warriors inside with them, not just outside.
He nodded.
We can do that.
The pack house basement has that steel door installed, so we can take a look at that as well.
Weve kept up security and do drills every couple of months.
We should do one in the next few days.
Roman ate the last bite of his sandwich and pushed his plate aside.
The food had filled his belly, but it still felt a bit unsettled.
There was too much to worry about for him to feel satisfied.
ABIGAIL I trust you to keep us safe, Abby said when she sensed her mates unease.
And I know the pack does too.
Roman tugged her until she straddled his lap.
She cupped his face and brushed her lips against his, and they breathed each other in.
His black eyes flashed gold.
Hes coming for you, he growled.
He wants to take you away from me.
She nodded, emotions twisting inside her.
Shed loved Carson once, but it was nothing like what she felt for Roman.
But you wont let him.
ROMAN
Roman was woken up early by a wave of sensation deep in his stomach, a creeping tightness in his lower regions.
He rolled onto his back and stretched.
Two-thirds of a moon cycle had passed since the mating ceremony, and hed been pushing his body to the point of exhaustion with training and running patrols on the borders.
His warriors were on high alert; theyd been told to capture anyone that got within one mile of the border, but so far thered been no sightings.
Thered been a brief scent in the air once, but it had faded away.
Abby moved in her sleep, and another deep wave rippled out from just above his pubic bone.
It almost made him laugh, and his purr kicked in immediately.
It wasnt discomfort; it waspleasure .
His eyes flew open when he started to stiffen.
Oh Goddess.
It was time.
Her heat had come.
He took a deep breath to calm himself, then ran through everything in his head.
The small cabin theyd be staying in for the duration of her heat had been ready for weeks.
It was clean and fully stocked with everything they could want or need.
And Abby had just had another shot to prevent pregnancy, her first being just after hed marked her.
They both wanted pups, but not immediately.
They needed time to bond and navigate the changes that were coming.
He slipped out of bed, needing to settle himself down.
It took him a few minutes of pacinghis body was reacting to her energy, and it was a struggle to get himself under control.
*** The shakes hit while he was making a pot of coffee, and he almost dropped the grounds on the floor.
A low throbbing grew between his legs, and he shook his head.
He felt like a hormonal teenager.
His wolf was antsy and starting to push.
He wanted his mate.
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