Page 41 of Quintus

“I can’t…this is crazy…” Her eyes flashed open but she couldn’t see, the lights blinding her.

“Say it,” he demanded.

“Yours…” She contracted around his fingers as he pumped in and out of her. The sweet insanity of the moment called to the wildness of her wolf. “I’m yours…just fuck…please…”

Gabriella cried out at the sting of his fangs slicing into her shoulder, “Ah Goddess…” Her fingernails dug into his shoulders, her body shaking, coming hard as he sucked at her essence. She didn’t care who watched. She hadn’t lied; she belonged to this vampire, and had no control but to allow the waves of ecstasy to roll through her body.

He lapped over her skin and withdrew his fingers. She stood mesmerized as he sucked them into his mouth. With her gaze locked on his, she panted, attempting to catch her breath. Quintus captured her lips, his seductive tongue danced with hers. Tasting herself, she surrendered to his intoxicating kiss. Gabriella returned his passion, publicly claiming him. This vampire was hers, no other’s.

His dominant thoughts filtered through her mind, the rabid thirst to declare her as his own. She sucked a breath as his guilt slammed into her, and he shut down his energy.

“Jesus, Gabby,” he whispered, pulling her close to his chest.

Safe within his embrace, Gabriella struggled to process what the hell had just happened. They’d just had sex in front of everyone, he’d bitten her.

“I just…you make me lose control. I want them all to know you’re mine,” he whispered.

“It’s okay…” Gabriella began but was interrupted by a tap on her shoulder. She swiveled her head to face Absinthe. The cool witch grinned from ear to ear, and Gabriella struggled to regain her composure.

“Ah, a young couple in lust. Such is the way of wolves.” She sniffed into the air and grinned. “You aren’t from here. Are you sure you aren’t a mix of some kind? You’re magick…I can’t tell but it seems like you are…”

“She’s wolf,” Quintus assured, interrupting her.

“Hmm…I don’t know. Hybrids can be a peculiar sort.”

“We’ve got to get going. Full moon,” Quintus told her.

Gabriella’s mouth went dry, Absinthe’s power washing over her, probing, seeking a way into her mind. She closed off her walls, refusing the high priestess access.

“Very interesting, Quintus,” she sang, eyeing Gabriella from head to toe.

“She belongs to me and is none of your concern,” he told her flatly.

“Yes, I was privy to your little show. Protective I see. But where is her Alpha? I assume she’s not one of Jax’s.”

“I’m Hunter’s.” The lie rolled off Gabriella’s lips, and inwardly she cringed, shocked at her own words.

“Really? Well then…I’m surprised at this,” Absinthe said.

“She’s new to my pack,” a low voice rumbled.

Gabriella’s eyes blinked up to gaze upon the familiar handsome Alpha. Her walls fell in an instant, his wolf commanding hers. She resisted his call, aware she had no pack. Yet her wolf betrayed her, crouching in submission.

She looked to Quintus who kept his focus trained on Absinthe. Easy, bella. A wave of calming energy flowed through her as he squeezed her hand.

“So the Alpha owns the little wolf.” She laughed and turned to Hunter. “You’re okay with the vampire claiming her as he does?”

“Affairs of the heart are not my concern. She does as she wishes. She’s not my mate,” Hunter replied.

“And Jax?” Absinthe asked.

“As you know, he and Finn are otherwise engaged. He trusted me to lead this event on his behalf. Dissension in the Big Apple isn’t good for any of us. I’d hate to have to send some of my wolves to help Jax kick ass in New York. So here I am. Besides, who doesn’t enjoy New York City? Perhaps I’ll take in a show.”

“You’re an interesting lot, I’ll give you that,” Absinthe said, raising a disbelieving eyebrow. “Well, it’s good that little wolf has her Alpha, because Quintus is going to be quite the busy bee.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Viktor asked as he approached, his tone cold.

“It’s a surprise,” she cackled with a tilt of her head. “I’m afraid junior won’t be very happy, but Quintus? Let’s just say you’ll be quite happy. And busy.”