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–LIA’S POV–
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“I understand,” Zane said. “I do. But there’s not much we can do right now. Unless you want to visit his house immediately.”
I bit my lip. “That wouldn’t be safe, would it?”
Zane shook his head. “It’s better if we stay indoors for the night.”
“My parents?” I asked.
“There’s ten of my wolves posted outside your house, including Warner and Ajax. Ten more outside Christy’s, including Sheila and Aaron. Fifteen are right outside, surrounding my house. There’s nothing to worry about, my love. I’ve got this, okay?”
I hugged him again, closing my eyes. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. I love you, Lia, and that means protecting everyone who is important to you. Don’t worry. I won’t let anyone get hurt, I promise.”
I nodded, releasing a heavy breath. “I trust you. I just got a little agitated.”
“That’s alright, sweetheart, you have every right to. You’re handling this so well.” He pulled away to look at me, pushing my hair away from my face. “I am extremely proud and lucky to be
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able to call you my mate.”
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I smiled, slightly amused. “You would’ve done so much better with a mate like yourself. A strong werewolf Luna.”
Zane scoffed. “Yuck.”
I laughed. “Really? Yuck?”
“Yeah. The thought of anyone else makes me want to puke now. It’s disgusting.”
I smiled, raising my brows. “Really? That’s how much you love me?”
“I do. You still doubt it?”
“No, I don’t. I just like hearing it over and over.”
Mischief glinted in his eye immediately. “Is that so?” Without warning, he lifted me into his arms, making me squeal. “I will repeat it until you get sick of it.”
“That’s not possible.”
“We’ll see,” Zane said, his voice getting deeper. “You don’t think I’ll just be saying the words, do you?”
He started ascending the stairs with me.
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“What do you mean?” I asked softly, as my heart gave a loud thump in my chest.
“I’ll make you feel it, my Little Lia. I’ll make every inch of your body feel like it’s drowning in my love for you.”
Zane jumped, making me gasp and grab onto his clothes, closing my eyes shut. We landed on the upper floor, and then before I knew it, we were in his bedroom, the door locked, and me on his bed.
I shuffled back, away from him, my eyes wide. “Zane,” I whispered, failing to form any other words.
He let out a soft growl and climbed in, stradlling my body.
Goosebumps covered me, my heart knocking against my ribs.
“What are you–”
“Shh.” He placed a finger on my lips, then took hold of my wrists
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and pressed them against the mattress. “Say that you love me, and that you want me to claim every inch of you.”
I blinked a couple of times, my breath hitching.
“Say it, Lia,” he ordered, his eyes darkening until they were completely black.
“I—I love you,” I whispered.
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He shook his head, leaning in until our noses almost touched. “Needs more conviction.”
My insides quivered. He’d never acted like this before. I didn’t know whether I was terrified or thrilled.
“I love you, Zane,” I said, trying to sound as genuine as I could.
“I don’t know, I’m not convinced,” he said, his hold on my wrists tightening. “Find a way to prove it.”
I smiled, reaching up and pressing my lips against his. Zane started to kiss me back, but paused and pulled away suddenly. He grabbed my chin and pushed my head back, against the pillow, making me suck in a breath. I stared up at him, into his black, werewolf eyes. “No. That’s cheating.”
“No, it isn’t,” I challenged. “It’s the purest way to show love.”
“No,” Zane shook his head. “It’s cheating.”
“Then what do you want me to do?” I asked, squirming. “You’re holding me down.”
“Stop struggling,” he replied. “Give up control. Give up yourself to me. Complete submission. Complete trust. Complete faith.”
A shiver crawled through me,
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“You want to restrain me?” I whispered.
He considered it. “Would you let me?”
“You can do it if you want, but there’s no point. I couldn’t snatch control from you even if I wanted. You’re a million times stronger, Zane. I’m restrained right now. Every moment I spend with you, every moment I allow myself to be vulnerable, every second I don’t have my guard up, it’s proof of my trust in you. I love you with every inch of my being. And you’d know it if you simply stared into my eyes long enough.”
Maybe I was imagining it, but his heart skipped a beat.
He stared at me, into my eyes, unblinking, for a long moment.
Then he slowly let go of my wrists, allowing me to wrap my arms around his neck.
“I love you, Zane Adams. But this is cheating too.”
“What is?”
“You promised you’d make me feel loved. Instead you’re making me prove mine.”
“I’ll make it up to you,” he replied, corners of his mouth curling into a smile.
“When?”
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“Immediately.”
He captured my mouth with his before I could blink.
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