Ethan by Dana Archer

Author:Dana Archer [Archer, Dana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-946672-40-7
Publisher: Nancy Corrigan

Chapter 16

Power hung in the air around the Kagan’s ceremonial circle. It tasted different on Ethan’s tongue from his pack’s energy, but it resonated within him the same way. The mystical spirit recognized him. The similarity reminded Ethan of one truth—no matter which pack they belonged to, they were all tied together.

He stood on the very edge of the ring marking the sacred grounds and let the welcoming touch of the Kagan’s spirit strengthen him, much as he suspected it did for Nic whenever he came to the spot. No temptation to claim the source of the power teased Ethan’s mind the way it did near his pack’s circle. He simply felt peace, even acceptance. It was as if he’d finally come home, even though he knew the patch of grass didn’t belong to him.

Hannah’s satisfied groan yanked his attention to her. She’d taken several steps into the field and stood with her arms stretched slightly behind her and her head tipped back. A smile graced her lips.

Mine.

The single word settled over him, and everything it implied wove into his being. It meant more than possession, though that was part of it. She was the one who’d mend the crack in his broken heart, binding both halves of him together—animal and man.

He glanced at Noah, who mirrored his position on the opposite side of the circle. Noah slid his gaze from Hannah to him. Anticipation and lust gave his green eyes a shimmering quality, mesmerizing Ethan.

A lifetime of memories and understanding passed between them. The truth Noah had given Hannah about wanting her to mate Ethan hadn’t been an empty statement to ease her uncertainty. Noah had experienced grief and didn’t want Ethan or Hannah to ever feel it. The selflessness behind his conviction intensified the bond between them.

Ethan gave his lover a small nod and approached Hannah, stepping close but not touching her. “Are you ready to become mine?”

She straightened. Lip caught between her teeth, she tugged his shirt from his pants and undid the buttons, working her way from the top to the bottom. The material parted. Hannah ran her palm over the contours of his stomach. Her breathing quickened, but she didn’t move to undress him further.

She raised her gaze to his. “But I won’t be yours until you mate me. Not completely.”

“I will mate you. Tomorrow night, right after I become alpha.” Ethan stroked a single finger over the delicate spot on her shoulder that would soon mark her as his. “You’ll be waiting for me in my bed.”

“Won’t it be dangerous for me to be there? I’ve heard—”

“You won’t be alone. Noah will guard you.”

Ethan traced a path over her upper chest, right along the edge of her robe. He wanted it off her, but if he undid the tie and exposed her body, he’d be lost. It couldn’t happen yet. She wanted to talk. He wanted her on her knees. Her needs came first.

“And what if you decide…” She glanced away.

He tipped her head back to look into her face.

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