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WAITING FOR HIS SISTER and mate grated on Walter’s freaking nerves. He wanted to talk to Amethyst, instead, she just stared at him in her sexy wolf form. The purple-colored dye in her hair didn’t move over to her wolf fur but she still looked good.
He still couldn’t believe the fucker turned Amethyst and then fucking run. Who the hell would do that? Why didn’t he stay and fight?
Walter debated on just helping her out of the shift then leaving her alone. He wasn’t a good guy and part of him thought she deserved a better man. Ideas bounced back and forth in his head like a tennis match. He had no idea what he was going to do but something about this woman spoke to him.
“Amethyst, I need to tell you something.” Walter shoved a hand through his hair and met her gaze, her head tilted slightly like she wanted to ask a question. “Earlier, when I touched you, we imprinted.”
Walter let the words sink in, she didn’t run away which gave him a shred of hope of her considering it. He wanted to keep his wolf, but he wouldn’t force Amethyst to become his mate. Kerine had forced his hand too many times, he wouldn’t do that to Amethyst. The idea of losing his wolf made his stomach twist up, he may be a new wolf but he wanted to be stronger with the new side to him.
“Since you’ve become a werewolf, from what I understand, we only have three days to decide if we want to complete the bond. Oh, and my sister wants to make sure I tell you, we complete the bond by mating.” Walter gave her a half shrug.
Amethyst tilted her head and looked at him funny. When his sister imprinted with Derrick he neglected to tell her how to complete the bond. Walter didn’t want to force Amethyst into a forever relationship, he had been forced to do shit so he wouldn’t do it to someone else.
“We have sex.” Walter tried to guess the reason for her confused gaze. A tap on the door sounded and Walter moved over to let Derrick and Maria in. His nephew bounced in Maria’s arms and then looked at Amethyst.
“She’s a pretty wolf, like Momma.” Baven struggled out of Maria’s arms and landed on the ground, somehow on his feet. The little guy ran up to Amethyst and hugged her neck. Her lake-blue eyes widened for a second before she relaxed in Baven’s hold.
“Baven, let go. We need to get her to shift back. You’re only here because your father insisted.” Maria sighed, frustration filled her green eyes.
“I need the practice to be the next alpha, Momma.” Baven grinned at his mother then turned to face Amethyst. “Oh, it’s easy. Remember what you looked like in the mirror?” Baven asked and Amethyst nodded. “Close your eyes and force your wolf back to become her again.” Baven grinned like it was that simple.
Amethyst rubbed her nose against Baven’s arm making him giggle.
“Uncle Walter, I want to stay at your house tonight.” Baven looked up at Walter. Any other night he would be happy to have his company but tonight he needed to talk to Amethyst. Maria stepped in before Walter had a chance to open his mouth.
“Sweetheart, you’re staying home.” Maria swooped up her son and Derrick kneeled next to Amethyst. She looked toward him and shook.
“I’m not here to hurt you...” Derrick glanced at Walter. Walter didn’t like how scared she acted around others. He kneeled next to her and she calmed down, he hoped he might help more. Ugh, I’m failing again.
“Amethyst or Purple,” Walter supplied. The spell to cover her with clothes hovered in the back of Walter’s mind. He didn’t want Derrick to see her naked.
“Amethyst, try to close your eyes and really focus on your human form. What it felt like and looked like.”
Maria turned off the water faucet and a few drops sounded in the sink. Walter stared at the water as it slowly fell. Reality faded away as the sound remained in the memory with Kerine.
Kerine’s voice filtered into his mind. “Looks like we can pull a bit more magic.” Walter blinked as more of the memory filtered into his mind. He didn’t know which memory came back to him as Kerine wore the same robe when casting a spell. “Yes, just a little more.” Her head tilted back and a mumbled chant left her lips. Energy pulsed away from his body as she took his magic and put it into a stone laying a foot away. Close enough to grab but his body wouldn’t move. His body was paralyzed but he didn’t understand why.
Walter blinked a few times and met Amethyst’s gaze. Sweat coated the back of his neck as worry sunk into his bones. The stones meant something serious...something dangerous but he couldn’t quite remember. He took in a shaky breath and met Amethyst’s concerned gaze. Walter gave her a reassuring smile, he didn’t want to worry her with his problems.
Amethyst nodded once and closed her eyes. Derrick gave her space and after a few breaths, Amethyst’s body shook. She gasped for air after her body shrank. Her eyes turned to Walter making him painfully aware of her naked body. Her perky tits and soft curves made his cock harden instantly against his jeans. He snapped his fingers and clothes covered her perfect little body.
“After a few shifts, you’ll get used to it.” Maria smiled at Amethyst. Anger gnawed at the pit of his stomach for not protecting her better. He didn’t move as well in his new form.
“That’s if I keep my wolf side.” Amethyst turned her whole body toward Walter. He wondered if he should’ve stayed in his witch body so he could’ve used magic.
“If you have any questions, call us or stop by the house.” Maria patted her shoulder then she and Derrick said their goodbyes with Baven in his father’s arms. Walter closed the door behind them and finally met her gaze.
“I’m sorry I didn’t block the fucker before he bit you.” Walter ground his teeth, he had shifted from all the anger that had coursed through his body when the guy jumped toward Amethyst.
“Collin has been threating to turn me for weeks.” Amethyst shook her head.
“I’m sorry. So, you didn’t want to be a wolf?” Walter kept his gaze glued to her blue eyes. He needed to know what she was thinking.
“I didn’t want to imprint with him. He told me if I were to become a wolf, it would just happen. I know he’s a fucking liar too.” Amethyst walked down the hallway to the pile of shredded clothes.
“I’m sorry.” Walter bowed his head. He had been so used to apologizing to Kerine for every damn thing, even if it wasn’t his fault. Walter wondered why Collin would tell her such a lie.
“Why? You didn’t just bite me or did you conspire with Collin?” Amethyst bent over giving Walter a nice view of her round ass. His cock twitched.
“I’d never change you into a wolf without consent. I was forced to change too.” Walter rolled his shoulders, their situation wasn’t the same though because he didn’t blame his nephew.
“Who bit you?” She pulled at her shirt.
“Owen, my youngest nephew. You met the oldest one, Baven.” Walter pointed toward the door.
“Walter.” His name on her lips made his insides melt. Fuck, this woman is going to drive me crazy.
“Yes?” Walter admired her clothed body all the same.
“I think you’ll need a shirt if we’re still going out to dinner.” Amethyst rose an eyebrow while her eyes appraised him from head to toe.
“Yes, I’ll grab it from my truck. We’ll drop off your stuff at your apartment and then go out to talk and eat.” Walter smiled. Her eyes dropped to the floor.
“I um...” Amethyst scratched the back of her head.
“What?” Walter didn’t like her hesitation. Shit, did she change her mind about dinner?
“I don’t have an apartment yet. This place was Collin’s before we got together and my dumb ass didn’t keep my old place because I couldn’t afford it.” Amethyst pulled on a pair of flip-flops and sighed heavily.
“Then you can stay at my house,” Walter said before he could stop himself. “For now,” he added when she looked at him.
“I couldn’t.” Amethyst shook her head.
“You’re not staying in your car. You can sleep in the spare room. If it makes you more comfortable.”
She looked like she was pondering her options before she nodded. “For a few days, till we sort all this out between you and me.”
“Wonderful,” Walter said then summoned his shirt and shoes. Amethyst gasped and blinked a few times.
“I thought Maria was crazy when she told me the stories of her learning magic.” Amethyst wet her lips.
Images of getting Amethyst naked with a snap of his fingers made his cock strain against his jeans. Walter wanted to fuck her hard, but he pushed back the urge as he helped get her car filled up with her things. He would have his opportunity soon enough.
“That was nothing.”