Mated To The Cold Hearted Alpha – Chapter 43

I refocused on Leander. “Stop it. Whatever you are thinking, stop it right now! My brother’s just being an a*s. It comes naturally to him. He can’t help it.”

Leander looked at Lucky, not quite ready to let it go and said, “Maybe we should keep your brother with us during the rest of the celebration. Just in case he has any other pearls of wisdom he would like to share.”

“Maybe, he should go back to the dungeon until he learns to behave,” I retorted.

genuine hurt crossing his expression, and instantly, I regretted my words. I said hurriedly, “I didn’t mean that! Of course, I want you to stay with us for as long as possible.”

ll three sat down close by.

ll waiting line of wolves and continued where we’d left off. I enjoyed hearing their stories and was fascinated as I watched Leander interact with them. He made eye contact with each and every one and listened to every word that came out of their mouth. When they were speaking, he wasn’t ev

ng time with him, but I didn’t understand him, not really. I’d never met a more violent male, so wholly opposite to the compassionate and playful man standing next to me. His words during the ceremony had touched me

uld have to go, regardless of whether or not it caused an emptiness in my chest I feared would never heal.

et him touch me. I understood his actions had been on behalf of his people-noble and just in his eyes.

just his cause was to him, the outcome would always be the same he’d killed my parents. And no reasoning, war or otherwise, could ever change that fact. My chest tightened as the painful thoughts swirled in my head.

Abruptly, Leander said to the few remaining wolv

startled by his intuitiveness. I hadn’t

o me

emotions. My natural instinct was to melt into him and share my pain with my mate, but I cou

ack under control and mumbled, “It’s nothing. I

another kiss on his mark. Firm this time, his full, soft lips lingering against my skin.

lared out of me bright and strong. I found myself trying not to pant. What the hell?!

ase of my neck, but I felt a stunning pull deep inside my core.

r or not Leander knew his mark had become an erogenous zone, I had no idea, but he fanned the flames…by outlining the mark with his tongue and nipping at it with his teeth.

ghs together tighter. My claws released and found purchase on his back.

p voice rumbled with satisfaction at having drawn me out of my sadness.

gue was now stroking and sucking and kissing my throat, and I was pretty sure I was going to catch fire in another minute

plea for more.

play in front of him. It was my turn to snort.

s…it was nasty.

and refocus. Leander gave me a moment and murmured, “Are you ready to continue?”

run, and my Wolf very much wants you by his side.”

issed my cheek and said, “Finish talking to your brother. I’ll be right back.”

Lucky and I to talk without him. But he must have felt comfortable l

ance to look around?”

ace fell. “Yes…I think I saw most o

nt out to him.

ritative, befitting his position. No one needed to tell me who he was. I would know him anywhere- Leander!

ring in my chest.

at Leander’s Wolf. “Cinn…his markings…” he whispered.

sn’t already riveted to the obvious. “I see them…,” my voice cracked. Now I understood why everyone

to use him for support to hold myself steady, but I was too overwhelmed. It was just too much. He was just too much.

and he was my life preserver. Too overcome with emotion, silent tears released from my eyes.

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