The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 53
JUNIPER
The smell of toast stirred me awake. Axel shut the door behind him with his foot while holding a tray stuffed with food. My stomach roared at the prospect of real food, and I started to crawl out of bed.
“Stay right there. This is supposed to be a breakfast in bed situation,” Axel ordered.
of day, I suddenly felt self-conscious about being exposed in front of Axel.
o I grabbed a little of everything.”
haul for a small motel like this.
tomach after hardly eating for over a day.
me any differently.
h suddenly opening up to full hunger levels.
in, his smirk turning devilish. “In my
so there was no reason to be embarrassed. I didn’t regret any bit of what we did, either, but his scent hit my nose, making me feel like a flustered scho
me a glass of orange juice to clear my throat. “Once you finish up breakfast, get dressed. I got some clothes from a little shop nearby for us.”
’m surprised you want me in cloth
st we get some fresh air.”
chest, outlining his body. His jeans were a lighter color than usual, and he looked just like an average college guy, instead of like the edgy college drop out style he usually adorned.
ol.
t stiff, making me feel stiff.
ted him to sit closer, but I didn’t want to come across as needy or desperate.
really thought about it.”
up for it—we could go for a hike and then maybe a run in our wolf form..”
caused that part of me to grow antsy.
ng path in this area, and then we were off.
ng the air damp and cold. Each breath I took stung my lungs a little, but I didn’t mind it. It made my body feel alive by sharpening my senses.
that I wasn’t sleep deprived and emotional.
.
, squeezing his hand.
the punishment they received.
figure, I was not athletic. Hours in the library left little time to go to the gym, but this hike made me want to be better about that.
pped walking and looked around. “I think this is far enough.” He turned to the side and started venturing into the forest.
e stable.
his close to the path, just in case anyone happens to come by. Can’t have that, can we?” Axel looked back at me, and he win
is hair.
g exterior he put up in front of him, but this was the side of him that drew me to him. The soft, vulnerable side.
te the chill in the air.
tightened his grip on my hand and twisted to stabilize me. He held me for a moment, gazing down into my eyes.
ful there.”
he way he looked, and it would mortify me if he ever found that out.
keeping only his hand in mind. Looking around, he sa
pated. He lifted my hand to his mouth and kissed it gently. “There’s no need to worry.”
nd freeing, but now that we were actually about to do it, I was losing my nerves.
omeone sees us?”
rmission. I parted my mouth, unable to deny him. One taste was all it took to make me fall into his every touch.
round me, instead of his warmth.
asked.
being replaced by the heat he stirred in my core. It didn’t completely disappear, though. “A little.”
Axel had recalled, finding James dead and me unconscious.
t fast enough.
and I were attacked. He never wanted to lose anyone again.
s there’s nothing to worry about then.”
s eyes lowered, taking in my exposed skin. He bit his lip as he watched me undress, making me keenly aware of each article of clothing I was taking off. Before I took off m
tch me?” I asked, acting like my heart wasn’t racing a
he storm raged, and the corner of his lip pulled up. This look was nearly irresistible, an
us.
like a drum.
nd buried his head in the crook of my neck. His other hand played with the hem of my panties, making tingles run throughout my body. He took a deep inhale, making my body shiver. “We can still