Mate of the Wolf (Paranormal Werewolf Erotic Romance) (3 page)

“What…” All the air seemed to be sucked out of her chest.

Alex grabbed Nicole roughly by the arm and wagged his finger in her face. “Stay away from Walker, Nicole. Stay away, or you’ll regret it.” He shoved her aside and slammed the door as he left.

Nicole stood frozen in terror.
Evan could die? Alex could die?
Her life seemed to be caving in around her.

*****

Nicole tried to get a hold of her father. Maybe he could talk to Alex, or explain about the amulet, anything that might help the situation. She tried calling all his numbers with no luck; all she got was his voicemail. He was traveling in Asia somewhere on business. Who knows when he would return.

The rest of the morning seemed to pass in a blur. Her guts were tied up in knots of fear.

Alex seemed very confident when he said he knew how to kill werewolves.
Does Evan know? If he confronts Alex, will he walk into a trap?
She had to warn him.

Nicole didn’t know where Evan lived, but she was determined to find him. She threw on some clothes, grabbed her purse and headed for the door.

Evan stood outside, his hand just about to knock. He was stunning. He wore an ocean-blue shirt and charcoal grey slacks. In the light of day, Nicole could see the rippling muscles hiding beneath the thin blue fabric. Her heart fluttered, and she dropped her bag.

“Hi…”
was all she could think to say.

Evan made a sound like a low growl. He swept her up in his powerful arms and walked inside, closing the door with his foot. “Hi...”

Nicole had no self-control. She grabbed him around the neck and kissed him with everything she had. His tongue was like liquid fire, and it danced and teased hers. Her body tingled, and her core started to burn with a yearning that only he could fill. Nicole pulled away to catch her breath and looked into his penetrating wolfish eyes.

“I’m so glad you’re here
,” she whispered.

“Does that mean you forgive me for last night?”
he asked in that growling, seductive voice. “Will you still consider being my mate?”

“I don’t know...”
she trailed off.

“Is there any way to persuade you?”
he asked with a wry smile.

“You’re doing a pretty good job.” She attacked his mouth again.

He shifted her body in front of him. Her legs wrapped around his waist, and she squeezed as tight as she could, wanting to pull him into her.

She could feel his cock grow hard and push against her aching pussy. Her panties were already soaked through and would probably ruin his expensive pants. He squeezed her ass, tight against his pulsing bulge. It rubbed along her lips and awakened her clit
, which throbbed with anticipation.

“I need you
, Nicole. I need you more than I ever thought possible.” His voice was gravely and hot in her ear.

“I need you
, too. I think I’ll always need you, but I have to tell you something.”

“Tell me later.”

Evan walked to the kitchen and set her on the countertop. His hands ran over her body. It tingled with excitement. He pulled off her tank-top and ripped off her lacy black bra, freeing her ample breasts. He took one in his hand and attacked the other with his mouth. Her nipples were firm little buds, and his tongue licked and sucked the pleasure out of her.

She undid his pants and pushed them down. His cock sprang up firm and ready. She
gripped it hard, loving the feel of it in her hand. It pulsed with her touch, and that made her yearning even more intense.

Evan pushed her skirt up and ripped her panties away. He grabbed her by the ass and slid her body onto his upright cock.

“Oh, god, yes!” she cried “You are so big. I want you to fuck me, Evan.” Nicole moaned as Evan’s cock parted her slick lips and plunged into her tight opening. His shaft was bigger than anything she had experienced before. It stretched and filled her in a delectable way. She wrapped her legs around his waist wanting more of him in her. He thrust deep into her with everything he had. She screamed as pain swirled with the pleasure. The feeling was intoxicating. His cock pulsed as he stroked in and out. Her walls gripped him as his hot shaft raked over her G-spot again and again, creating spasms of pleasure deep within her.  His hands supported her body, and she felt weightless in his powerful arms.

“God
, you’re so tight. You feel amazing,” he groaned.

“Faster
, Evan, harder.” Nicole moaned in ecstasy.

Evan quickened his pace. He manipulated her body in time with his thrusting hips. Driving in and out of her, an erotic machine made flesh and lust.

Nicole ripped open his shirt and raked her nails along his hard, defined muscles. She watched his abs expand and contract with each thrust as he plowed deep into her pussy.

The pleasure threatened to burst her apart. The climax built and built
, rising like a tidal wave in her. She screamed as it broke upon her.

“Yes, Evan, yes
!” Her body wracked with spasms of pleasure. Her pussy clamped down on Evan’s cock, her juices flooding down around it.

Evan gritted his teeth, his face a mask of fierce pleasure. His body tensed
, and his cock pulsed, shooting his hot seed deep within her.

He pulled her body tight to his, his shaft large and deep inside her. She tightened her grip on him. She wanted him in her forever, to remain as one like this
until the end of time.

“I love you
, Evan.”

Evan nuzzled her neck and squeezed her body tight in response.

*****

Nicole was ravenous. After a quick and
dirty
shower, they jumped into Evan’s black Ferrari and raced to Nicole’s favorite restaurant for lunch.

She had to have meat. She ordered the biggest steak they had, rare. Normally this would turn her stomach. She was a vegetarian, but
right now she craved meat.

Evan smiled as she ordered. He seemed to know something she didn’t.

“What’s so funny?” she asked as the waiter left with their order.

“Nothing, I’m just impressed by your choice of lunch. I hope you like red meat because you’re going to be craving it a lot more from now on.”

“Is that because we’re…um, mated now?”

“No, we aren’t mated yet. We have to wait until the full moon for that
, but our connection is growing stronger. You are becoming more like me, more like the wolf. Remember in the car, how strong you were? That was just the start.”

Evan reached across to take her hand in his. It was like he couldn’t keep from touching her
, and she didn’t mind at all. The touch of his skin against hers was exhilarating. It filled an emptiness she never knew existed until last night.

“Alex came to see me this morning
,” she said.   We might as well get on with it. This isn’t going to be easy.

“Did you ask him to return the amulet?”
he asked calmly.

“Yes... I told him. He was angry
, Evan. He was almost… I don’t know, crazed.” She said gripping his hand tighter. “I know he’s not the greatest brother in the world, but he’s my family. Please promise me you won’t hurt him.”

“I don’t want to. I hope it doesn’t come to that
, but if he gives me no choice ,then…” He trailed off.

“He told me something else.” She took a deep breath.  “He said that he knows you’re a werewolf. And he knows how to kill you
,” she whispered.

Evan was silent for what seemed like forever.

“I know.”

*****

Nicole had no idea what to do. After lunch, Evan dropped her off at home. He told her to stay in the apartment and not to leave. He would return for her the day after tomorrow. It would be a full moon that night.

She paced around her apartment feeling helpless and afraid. What if Alex refused to return the amulet? What if Evan killed him? Could she ever forgive that, even though she loved him with an otherworldly passion? What if Alex tried to kill Evan? What if he did kill Evan? She couldn’t even imagine the consequences of that.

She collapsed on the couch, a swirling mass of confused emotions buzzing around in her head.

Even though he acted crazy this morning
, she loved her brother. They didn’t always get along, and she knew he was involved in some questionable stuff, but he and her father were the only family she had left.

But what about Evan? He felt like her family now
, too. No, he felt more like the missing piece of her soul. And he was a freaking werewolf. If she mated with him, she would become a werewolf.

“What the fuck have I gotten myself into?”
she said to the empty room.

Don’t despair
, my love.

It was Evan
’s voice in her head. He was the wolf, out somewhere running around.

Everything will work out, I promise. As long as I have you
, nothing else matters to me.

“Evan, what does the amulet do? Why is it so important to you?”
she asked out loud, feeling a little silly.

The amulet gives whoever possesses it incredible luck. They can hardly fail at any task or objective they undertake.

“Well, I guess that explains the Caldwell fortune. But you said you gave Alex the land and building for the club. With super-luck, why would he need your help?”

My family is wealthy
, too, and older. We have owned most of the real-estate in this city since it was originally settled. All the luck in the world won’t get you a piece of property in this town unless you go through the Walkers.

“Wow, I keep forgetting that you are a bit older than me. So why do you need it back? You’re filthy rich. Why do you need a lucky amulet?”

I don’t want it for the luck. It was my mother’s. It is the only thing left of her on this earth.

“Oh…I’m so sorry
, Evan.” Nicole felt a lump build in her chest. “Do you mind if I ask how she died?” she asked thinking about her mother.

It was a long time ago. She was hunted down and killed for being a werewolf. The amulet somehow captured a piece of her essence. Ever since then it has brought amazing luck to anyone wearing it.

I like to think that my mother meant for it to protect the rest of us so we could avoid her fate. Things were much different back then.

“Oh
, god, Evan, I am so sorry.” Nicole brushed a tear away from her eye. “My mom’s dead, too. She died when I was young.”  She touched the delicate gold bracelet on her wrist. It had belonged to her mother, and it never left her wrist. She could understand why Evan was so desperate for the amulet. He wanted a piece of his mother back. 

There was a loud knock on the door.

Nicole! Don’t answer it.

“What? Why?”

The door burst open. Alex stalked in followed by two huge men.

“Alex! What the hell are you doing?” Nicole shouted in surprise.

“I thought I told you to stay away from Walker. I know he was here. I know what you did. You fucked him, didn’t you?” Alex shouted at her. His face was twisted with rage.

“Alex, calm down. You’re scaring me.” Nicole tried to back away
, but the two men rushed forward and grabbed her by the arms.

“You fucked a werewolf
, you fucking slut. How could you do this to your family? Do you know what a disgrace you are? You disgust me.” Alex spat at her.

He looked insane. Nicole had never seen him like this. Her heart beat like a sledgehammer pounding in her chest. She was terrified.

Alex pulled something off his back. It was some kind of high-tech crossbow. He pressed a button, and the bow compressed, pulling the string back into place and cocking it. He pulled something long and silver out of his jacket.
A silver arrow?
He loaded the crossbow and leveled it at Nicole’s chest.

“Hold that bitch steady.”

No!
Evan screamed in her mind
. Hold on, Nicole, I’m close.

“Alex, please! What are you doing?” Nicole pleaded.

The two thugs clamped down on her arms like giant human vises.

Nicole stared down the crossbow and saw a chain hanging around Alex’s neck
. From it hung a small ornate golden triangle.
The amulet!

Alex closed one eye and took careful aim. His finger went to the trigger and squeezed.

Duck, Nicole. Use your strength.

A giant black blur barreled into Alex just as the arrow was released.

Nicole pulled with all her might and was shocked when the two brutes fell with her as she ducked to the floor.

The arrow slammed into the neck of the man on her left. He released her arm and hit the floor with a gurgling scream.