NALEDI’S POV
I got into the car with Marcus and Korah, who silently gauged me like a ticking time bomb.
“Where is Caellum?” I asked the billion-dollar question.
“The Alpha left as soon as you got the deal with Luka Donatello.”
“As soon as he insulted my intelligence you mean?” I gritted angrily but was met with no answer.
They knew better than to say anything. I mean I was not having a great day and I bet they knew I was just waiting for an opportunity to tip off the bomb that brewed inside me.
The car soon got to the mansion and my heart was tight in fury. One look at the house and I felt like this was a joke. The whole illusion of being independent and trying to earn Caellum’s trust was a big fat joke.
That bit was clear from my interactions with Caellum today.
We got out of the car and I turned towards Marcus. “Unspell me.”
My words were law. Leaving no room for refusal.
“Already did.” My brows perked at his words. “While we were on the way.” He gave context.
I let out a sigh and noticed that truly, I could feel my wolf. I’d been so caught up in my anger that I didn’t feel the increase of strength and the sharpness of my body as opposed to the effects of the shadow spell.
“Good.” I turned around and headed inside the house, only to hear some footsteps behind me. Korah’s.
“I need to be alone.” I said without looking at her.
“I just-”
I didn’t listen to the words she spoke, I didn’t have such liberties at the moment. I needed to be alone and restrategize. Or better yet, sleep it off.
What I didn’t expect was the guest that stood in the middle of the sitting room, obviously waiting for my arrival.
“The guts you have to show up here.” I gritted, hating the sight of him and some guards that were by his side.
“I know you are angry. But I must warn you to remember who you are talking to.” His words were calm. Composed with a lace of threat.
“What? You want me to give you the sweet details of how Luka fucked me till I couldn’t walk straight?” I snorted, “Unfortunately for you, that didn’t happen. Maybe some other time, I’ll offer. Seeing that’s all you seem to care about these days. The state of my pussy.” I pointed out.
I was being extra. I knew it. I revelled in the discomfort of the guards at the mention of my sex.
“Watch your words, Naledi.” Now he was angry.
Just perfect.
“You see, as much as I’d like to say the same to you, I’d much rather spend my night doing better things. For starters, figuring out how the hell I got myself involved in this shit in the first place. And after that, a fucking way out.”
I stepped away from him, and headed to the stairs when Caellum took four quick strides towards me and caught my arm. I rolled my eyes as the sparks flew. Not today.
I dragged my hand from his hold with a loud hiss. “Leave me alone, Caellum. You’ve said and done enough for one night. Don’t push it.”
“Are you angry with me?” His tone was full of emotion, “Are you fucking angry with me for protecting what’s mine?” He added in an incredulous tone, “If that’s the case then you better get over it. Because that’s not going to change anytime soon.”
I felt baffled at the guts of this man. “Listen. I get it okay. You are the big bad mate that kills anything that comes in sight of his fated. Are we done here?” I walked away, somehow more irritated than I was.
“Come back here!” He yelled.
I kept walking.
“Naledi!”
No answer.
“The fuck I’m talking to you!”
That did it. I turned around and growled so loud the mansion shook from its hinges.
“I said let it go! I will NOT be insulted by anyone Caellum and if you have a problem keeping your dirty mouth shut, then I want nothing to do with you. And that includes talking, seeing or even fucking you.”
My eyes were red as I stepped down, getting in his face as I spoke.
“You know what? I am a woman with needs. A horny bitch who can’t stand two seconds with a man without getting down and dirty. One who can’t get a job done without you looking over her head.”
“Luka might be a dick, but I think he would be my perfect lay. I’ve heard that vampire sex is euphoric. Phenomenal. Maybe this is my chance to experience it. And so help me God, I’m taking it. The next moment I get with him alone, better turn off the mics because all you’ll be hearing is me getting fucked so good, you couldn’t even compare.”
“Good night, Caellum.” I said and turned around, moving to continue my walk up the stairs when he suddenly growled, drew me back and pinned me on the wall – thrusting his hips towards me.
“That will be over my dead body.” He gritted, and without notice, roughly rammed his lips on mine in an intensive kiss.
I could feel the eyes of the men around us, and I wondered if they had their legs glued to the floor. I didn’t have time to dwell on that thought because Caellum led me off the wall and into the dining area by the corner.
My ass hit the table and I came up for air, “What the fuck-”
“You think he could fuck you better? You think I can’t compare?” Caellum growled, tearing off layers upon layers of my gown, right until I was standing in my underpants.
Breathing heavily and soaked by his utter display of dominance. The spark between us intensified as our lips connected again. It was a storm. An angry storm that brews a fire of need between us.
“I’ll ruin you for everyone, Naledi. I’ll fuck you so hard, you wouldn’t be able to walk, entertain any other men in your head, heart or even between your legs. You are mine. You just wait.”