Wolf Mate by Natalie Kristen

Author:Natalie Kristen [Kristen, Natalie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Romance, Paranormal, Vampires, Fantasy, Demons & Devils, Psychics, Werewolves & Shifters, Witches & Wizards, Science Fiction
Amazon: B00KCR57J0
Published: 2014-05-14T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINE

Dax didn't touch her, just stood so close to her she could hardly breathe. She should just shove him back, push him away from her. But all the fight and strength seemed to have left her. Melynda felt so tired, and so sick of everything.

She swayed on her feet, and Dax caught her arm to steady her.

“Don't...touch...me.”

He didn't release her.

Wearily, she looked up at him.

“Just let me go, Dax. I'm an Emotional witch. Touching me might...” She gestured at his hand and snorted. “I don't know, dirty your fingers. You are a rare, precious breed, aren't you? A Silver Wolf, highly sought after by all magickal practitioners.” She made quotation marks with her fingers. “Blah, blah, blah. You are so full of yourself, so full of shit, Dax Ferro.”

“Melynda, I...I know you are not her.” His face twisted at the last word, like there was a bad taste in his mouth.

“Oh. Really?” Melynda pretended to look shocked.

“It's just...it was a really bad experience. I was young, and she used me, used my feelings, used my wolf. It's a really horrible memory.”

“Poor Dax,” she deadpanned.

“I...you are right, Melynda. I shouldn't have taken my pain and anger out on you. It's just that the way you make me feel...”

Melynda held her breath and waited.

“—reminded me of what she did to me. I thought she was my mate, and...”

“Ugh!” Melynda wrenched her arm away. “Just stop, Dax! You sure know how to make me feel real good about myself,” she sneered.

She turned and yanked the door open. Without looking back, she went to her desk and dragged her bag out of the drawer. She just couldn't bear to be near him another minute.

She walked briskly past the cubicles, keeping her head down so no one could see the mess she was in. Rushing to the lift lobby, she stabbed urgently at the lift button, wishing the lift doors would open and swallow her up right this instant.

At the sound of the lift door sliding open, she pushed in blindly and bumped into Matthew Wells. The handsome young lawyer stopped whistling as he strolled out of the lift.

“Whoa, what's the hurry? Melynda? You okay?” he frowned, his megawatt smile disappearing. “What's wrong?”

Matthew was the managing partner of the firm, and the face of Ferro, Wells and Robertson. He handled most of the interviews and publicity for the firm. He was a great spokesperson and was a natural in front of cameras and microphones.

“Morning, Mr Wells. I...I have to go,” she stuttered.

Before Matthew could question her further, Dax marched past him and stormed into the lift. Melynda tried to get out, but Dax put out an arm to block her and pressed the button to close the door.

Matthew shook a finger at Dax. “I knew it had something to do with you. Scoundrel...”

“Not now, Matt.”

“Geez, Dax, you really shouldn't...” The lift door closed, cutting off Matthew Well's admonishing words.

Dax turned to face her. “Melynda, I know you're angry...”

“Damn right I am.”

“I'd hoped that you would just tell me the truth.

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