World of de Wolfe Pack: Rise of de Wolfe (Kindle Worlds Novella) by Alexa Aston

Author:Alexa Aston [Aston, Alexa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2018-01-21T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 9

FERAND WATCHED THE pair leave, glad to see them gone. He hadn’t liked the way either of them looked at Elia. Now, he remained alert, ready in case they came back. His gut told him they would.

Later tonight.

The fire burned low. He slipped one log onto it and strolled to a large oak several feet away. Squatting, he leaned against its trunk and then spread his legs apart. Catching Elia’s eye, he motioned for her to come.

As she approached, she asked, “Do you think—”

“Nay. No talk tonight. Sit with me.”

She knelt before him, a puzzled look on her face. Ferand leaned forward and, grabbing on to her waist, pulled her to him and spun her around till her back rested against his chest. His arms went round her waist. She settled her forearms on his, her small hands stacked atop his.

He sensed her disappointment by not conversing. He felt it, as well. Over the last week, this had become his favorite time of day. They had discussed many topics, from their childhood to history and politics. Ferand knew Elia’s favorite foods and colors and how she enjoyed walking and riding. The more he learned about her, the more he liked her. She was a remarkable woman, intelligent and kind, with an unblemished soul and a heart full of goodness.

The exact type of woman he wanted as his wife.

Nay, Elia was the only woman he would consider. She had ruined all others for him. If he married anyone else, he would be settling for less than he wanted. Somehow, he had to change her mind. Make her want him as much as he wanted her.

Ferand knew a deep attraction lay between them but didn’t think that was enough for Elia to give up her dream of returning to her home and people in the north. He believed they could be happy together. But how to make her believe the same was what worried him. He had another week—ten days at the most—before they arrived at her father’s estate.

Mayhap he should ask the Virgin for a miracle.

Ferand remained aware of their surroundings but put his worries aside so he could enjoy the feel of this woman in his arms. He’d pulled her snuggly against him, the same as when they rode upon Midnight. He marveled at how they seemed to be two pieces of something that had been separated and how they fit together as if they’d been made for one another. In this moment, Ferand knew utter contentment.

He inhaled the scent of violets, stronger now since she had used the scented soap earlier. Her glorious mane of raven hair spilled about her shoulders and to her waist. She hadn’t time to braid it after it dried since the two travelers arrived and they’d eaten the cooked fish and bread. Glancing down, he liked it this way and could imagine her looming above him in bed, the silky waves tickling his chest as he leaned up and took her breast in his mouth.

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