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JUST FUCKING GREAT, she had to be on Maria’s side before even giving me a chance. Anger pulsed under Walter’s skin as he paced the length of his bedroom in his new wolf form. He shifted to better hear what Amethyst did in his house. He knew a spell to hear better but didn’t want to drain his energy just in case she changed her mind and came upstairs to complete the bond.
He really hated being labeled as the bad brother when the situation wasn’t in his control. Part of him wondered if they were right, he might be the bad guy after all. The memories filtering in still didn’t give him the whole picture of what Kerine did to him. Her constant threats toward his family kept him from running. Only when Carmen had offered him a way out did he take it, hoping he knew enough magic to protect the ones he loved. But Kerine had made her point clearly when she kidnapped his mother, Elene, before giving her back to her old coven. “I’ll get to your family before you even blink.”
His wolf scratched at the door but Walter pulled him away from the exit and resumed his pacing. The breeze outside picked up, the sounds of a storm brewing caught his attention. The noises brought back memories of practicing magic late at night.
When he moved back home he practiced magic daily to build his strength to protect his family with wards against Kerine. The woman had taken his good name and destroyed it and he was forced to live with the damage. He only wished he had been the one to kill the witch bitch instead of Derrick and Hector. The memory of the battle filled his thoughts while he listened to Amethyst’s heartbeat.
This time his wolf pressed his nose against the door handle then scratched at the door blocking them from Amethyst. The scent of wood filled his nose.
“Look, I shouldn’t have said... no, I mean... ugh!” Amethyst’s voice met his ear making his wolf perk up. The wolf wanted to be next to Amethyst and the pacing wasn’t cutting it any longer. His wolf tipped his head low, Walter didn’t know what was happening. The damn door was closed, blocking his wolf from running back to Amethyst. At least that’s what Walter thought before his wolf slammed into the wooden door. Breaking it in half, his wolf slipped out of the bedroom going after his mate’s scent.
Walter tried to surge forward but the damn wolf had a stronger hold than he thought. After a few steps on the stairs, Walter gained control and shifted back but he ended up tumbling down the fucking stairs.
“Son of a bitch,” Walter hissed when he finally stopped falling. His shoulder ached from hitting it on the way down.
“Are you okay?” Amethyst ran around the corner and stopped, her eyes widening at his naked body. “Damn, you’re hot.” Amethyst slapped her hand over her mouth while a blush covered her cheeks. Her breath hitched which made his cock twitch.
“I’m fine. And I’m glad you like what you see.” Walter stood and rolled his shoulder to attempt to relieve the pressure. His lower body ached but he pushed down the pain.
“I’m sorry for staring.” Amethyst turned, her cheeks still bright red. Part of him enjoyed her blushing.
“Do you want to talk about this imprint or not?” Walter asked after he snapped his fingers and put jeans on his lower half. He didn’t want to make her uncomfortable.
“I don’t know. Look you seemed like a nice guy in high school and then something changed.” Amethyst nibbled on her lower lip and sat.
“A lot has changed since then, Amethyst.” At thirty-four, high school graduation had happened a while ago. It didn’t seem so long but he had Kerine to thank for that since she took his memories making time slow down.
“Like actually noticing me or giving me the time of day?” Amethyst snapped back. She scanned his abs for a second before meeting his gaze. His cock twitched again against his jeans but he pushed down the urge to take her on the couch. He needed to set things straight with Amethyst.
“I noticed you but you were Maria’s friend. I... I noticed you.” He stopped himself from telling her about all the times he thought about her in high school. It did do him no good to admit it. Only proved he had been the ass she thought him to be.
“There are two things you need to know. I don’t want to be controlled like Collin tried to do and I want respect. I don’t think you can meet those conditions. I’ll find a place tomorrow and be out of your hair.” Amethyst moved to walk past Walter but he stopped her. Her soft eyes held a yearning he didn’t expect to find.
“I’d never want to control you, Amethyst. And how could I not respect you?” Walter leaned in more catching her floral scent. She smelled even better in his wolf form but right now was still just as heavenly. She licked her lower lip making his cock harden.
“You’re blocking my way. Isn’t that a way of controlling?” She raised an eyebrow while she pressed a finger into his chest. Slowly she traced her finger down his skin. The slight touch made him harden like a rock.
“I don’t think of it that way. If I wanted to control you I have some witchy ways to do so.” Walter leaned in some more, hovering an inch away from her face. Her breath hitched while her gaze met his. She would have to do the rest and, to his surprise, she did in a heartbeat. Her lips were soft and when she opened her mouth he took full advantage, sweeping his tongue over hers. She tasted like vanilla.
“We won’t mate tonight, I promise, but I need something from you.” Walter pulled away, and she nodded. “I need you to cum.” He snapped his fingers and her clothes were in a pile on the stairs. Her soft gasp had his cock pressing hard against his jeans. His wolf wanted to get inside her. Not tonight. But tomorrow all bets are off. He lifted her into his arms and placed her on the couch.
“You’re beautiful.” His eyes scanned down to her soft breasts, his hands gently squeezed them and a sexy moan left her lips. Slowly, he moved down and spread her legs. Her entrance was perfectly wet for him. He met her gaze as he lowered his head toward her core.
When she looked away, he growled low. “Look at me, Amethyst.” Her eyes snapped to meet his while her breath came out in a short pant. He swiped his tongue along her seam, she moaned again but kept her eyes locked with his.
“Good.” He loved her sweet taste. Her hips squirmed under his hands. One more long stroke from his tongue made her buck up against him. He couldn’t keep her on the edge too much more, or he might go back on his word. Slowly he moved his tongue over her little bundle of nerves then down to her entrance and back again.
With each pass, her breathing became more erratic and her soft moans grew louder. Her hand moved into his hair, her grip tightened while her body tensed up. Fuck, this is freaking hard not fucking her. His cock pulsed.
“Walter!” Amethyst screamed out as she tensed even more then shook under his tongue. His body hummed with excitement. Soon he would make her scream his name when he fucked her and right now he couldn’t wait for that moment.