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She’s too beautiful to be away from my side wearing something so provocative.
I don’t want another man thinking lascivious thoughts about my girl.
I’m okay now… she pulled away from him, shyly looking down before turning her head and connecting her gaze with mine. She smiled bashfully, her cheeks turning a dark red as she ran back over and jumped onto my lap.
I grunted at the unexpected action, feeling her snuggle into me shamelessly then look up at me through her long, thick black lashes, I found someone who cares about me, she added softly, her doe eyes shining the brightest I’ve ever seen them and my heart did flips.
She’s the blueprint of perfection.
I could stare at her forever.
Just look at him, he’s putty in her hands, I overheard Danny say in a hushed tone.
I sure am.
That just means more people you shouldn’t piss off, Blaine whispered.
All she did was smile up at me and I felt myself wanting to melt and giggle like a child head over heels when their crush accidentally grazes their hand.
Her attention then shifted over, exposing the entire side of her neck where her scent radiated from in strong waves. I was hypnotized by it in an instant, not even hearing what was being said due to the mush she turned me into.
‘I want to mark her,’ Dax purred, his desire making me clench my jaw to keep my canines from sprouting.
Agh, she’s so pure…
It makes her so much harder to resist, but I love it.
I love her.
Angelica Winter’s POV
Can I speak to you, Ray ? Axel cleared his throat and I looked up at him, noticing he was giving my father the same look my mother always gave me.
I was confused for a moment before remembering Ray was his nickname, it’s what he preferred.
Alone ? He added icily, his eyes darkening, and I put my hand on his face, pulling his deadly stare away from my father and onto me.
Please don’t yell at him, I mumbled, watching his features soften and I gently rubbed my thumb across his stubble, he didn’t know, I frowned, slowly dropping my hand back into the small space between our abdomens where I had my other one, then I began fiddling with them.
His eyes drilled into mine and my frown deepened, okay, he finally answered, leaning in and kissing my forehead. I smiled, moving off of him then he stood up, leaving the room with my father following dreadfully.
As soon as the door closed, Danny exhaled loudly, I need to get this off my chest, he announced, earning Blaine’s attention as well, Angelica, I sincerely apologize for calling you hot, he said in a loud whisper, using his hand to shield his mouth as if that’d prevent anyone from hearing it.
You what ? Blaine’s voice jumped ten octaves higher and I smiled at the way it sounded.
Shh ! He hushed, his face turning red as he kept glancing to the door fearfully, Axel will turn me into Danielle if he finds out !
It’s not Axel you should worry about, I added, feeling my cheeks heat up when they looked at me and I felt my throat burn, my palms sweat, and I avoided their eyes.
I don’t like being the center of attention.
For the love of everything holy, don’t tell Gabbie ! Danny wailed, rushing over and dropping to his knees next to the bed beneath me.
My eyes widened and he tore my hands apart by grabbing one, holding it above his head after he lowered himself in a bow, my Luna, I will forever be indebted to you if this remains secret.
I giggled at his behavior, pulling my hand away from his and scooting over to get off the bed, I don’t tell secrets, I assured him, sliding off of the bed yet my leg was numb, which sent me toward the floor.
He caught me efficiently and I gasped, not because I was expecting to hit the floor, but because when he grabbed me my body kept falling and the shirt rode up, exposing everything up to my ribs. His left hand was squeezing the piece of the shirt under my armpit, while the other was completely cupped over my breast.
At that moment, the door opened and we looked over in unison, watching Axel enter but freeze upon seeing our positions.
His eyes locked onto his hands and darkened, a loud growl emitting from his chest that made Danny rip away from me with a nervous laugh and I fell anyways, Alpha, he grinned nervously as Axel began walking over, wow, you have such terrible timing, really, it’s kind of funny because this is not what it looks like ! She actually-eek ! He released a shrill, ear-piercing shriek when Axel roughly shoved his back to the wall and pinned him there with his forearm.
She fell ? He added, though it sounded like a question, and he winced as if preparing to be hit. I stood up in alarm, watching them intently.
Don’t you ever put your fucking hands on my girl, he stared at him with zero emotion in his eyes then shifted his arm up, causing Danny to wheeze and start choking.
I watched in horror, my limbs going weak and I grew faint. Danny’s struggle for air reminded me of myself and I physically felt what he was experiencing due to memory. My throat swelled and it felt like a tight pressure was wrapping around it, even my chest felt like it was being compressed and it grew difficult for me to breathe.
Stop it, please ! Let him go ! I managed to spit out in a whimper, my heart pounding ferociously as goosebumps covered my skin and made me take a fearful step back.
He released him immediately, his body still tense and his jaw was clenched. Danny gasped and ran out of the room, a string of apologies leaving his mouth and Blaine shot me a pitied look before chasing after him.
I held my hands to my chest and stared at him, expecting my fear to push me into submission, instead my feet led me up to him and I took his hand in mine.
I’m your girl, I reassured, quickly overcoming the anxiousness and pushing myself onto my tip-toes, pressing a kiss on his cheek, then tilting my head back to stare up at him. He appeared relaxed once again and a tiny smile morphed on his lips, the same one soon taking place on mine.
His free hand raised to my jaw and he connected our lips, so I put my hand over his chest and pressed my body into his. Our moment didn’t last because he abruptly broke off and groaned, the tips of his fingers twirling around strands of my hair.
I forgot that was today, he grumbled, catching my confusion and sighing, Gabbie just mind-linked reminding me that it’s Whitney’s birthday, we have plans to go night swimming when the sun goes down, he explained.
I’ve always loved swimming ! My father used to call me a mermaid because I lived in the water, he always said it was impossible getting me out.
I want to go ! I grinned, seeing him raise a brow with not nearly as much excitement as me.
Then we’ll go, beautiful, he smiled, his eyes roaming my face with an unknown gleam in them. I hugged him and giggled excitedly, laying my head against his chest with a lingering smile.
So what did you say to my father ? I asked, receiving a period of silence that went on longer than I liked.
That he can’t expect a spot in your life just because he’s your parent, he replied, warming me up by draping his arms around my body and holding me closely. I smiled wider and closed my eyes, breathing in his warm fragrance and my addiction to him grew.
Is this what being truly loved feels like ?
?
Please give me back my clothes, I changed my mind, I frowned, hearing shuffling outside of the bathroom door while I continued hugging myself.
Gabbie bought me a bikini, which I wasn’t aware was so revealing until after she took my clothes and forced me to change into it. I never used to worry about my body, but I’m afraid Axel will find this much skin disgusting and change his mind about me.
My first night here, he saw my collar and most of my back because I was slouched over in the bubbly bath water. This would be revealing almost everything those bubbles hid.