Wolf's Claim (The Royal Heir #3) - Jen L. Grey Page 0,55

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I just sometimes wonder if you'd have been happier if you’d had a mate without all this. I closed my eyes, enjoying his lips on mine.

Of course I wouldn't. He deepened our kiss as if he was making a point. You're the perfect half to me. Destiny even determined it. I'm happier now than I've ever been.

Even with vampires, wolves, and witches at every corner? It had been going nonstop since we completed our bond.

Hell yeah. He pulled back a little, his emerald eyes sparkling. Do you know how bored I'd be? He winked at me and lowered his lips again to mine. At least, we don't have some couples’ problems of not knowing what to do on a weekend. Granted, I don't think I could ever get bored with you next to me. There's plenty that we could do. He growled as he deepened our kiss.

My body warmed as I responded to his touches and kisses in earnest.

"I never thought I'd live to see the day where I missed Ella," Kassie muttered. "She'd tell the two of them back there to cut it out."

"They still are newly mated." James's voice carried all the way to the backseat.

It washed over me like a cold shower. Your dad is talking about us.

So? Mason tried deepening the kiss again. We're mated and married. We're legal in all the ways that matter.

Still. I couldn't contain my giggle. Let's not give your father a show.

Next time I get you alone, there won't be any excuses. He pulled back, but his eyes deepened into a lust-filled hunter green.

You won't hear me complaining. I winked at him. Surely, he had to know I wanted him as badly as he wanted me. I lifted my head and quickly kissed his lips once more. Maybe we can find some time soon.

"All right, it's right up here." James's voice turned serious, and my body stiffened in response.

I sat straight up and glanced out the window. As expected, we were turning onto a road that was barely traveled. The trees became denser as we drove through the woods.

I'm surprised the road isn't well-traveled. Rose had come into town daily. This appeared as if it hadn't been driven on in months. It had to be glamoured.

"Are you sure it's smart going in with just the five of us?" Kassie sounded as if she was on edge. "I mean a coven of witches could take out a huge pack of wolves if determined, and we're going in with five of us."

"I promise you." James glanced over his shoulder. "The priestess here is a good woman."

"How can you be so sure?" Mason stiffened and took my hand. "I mean they were taking Elena's blood to get the vampires addicted to it."

"I know, but that doesn't make sense." James turned so he could make eye contact with his son. "You met her."

"True, but a lot can change in a short amount of time." Mason shook his head.

"Hey, wait." I lifted both of my hands in front of me. "We agreed to this when we left the house. Why are we discussing this when we're right at their door? They probably already know we're here."

I don't like the idea of something happening to you. Mason frowned.

He was starting to sound more like Kassie every day. But we agreed to this, and we're here. This is a conversation that we should've had back at the house prior to leaving. "It'll be fine. And Ella could find someone who knows where the coven is if we need backup." I pulled my cell phone from my pocket.

The Suburban was silent for a minute when suddenly, a tall woman appeared out of nowhere in front of the vehicle.

Tommy slammed on the brakes, causing the car to jerk.

Pain shot down my neck for a moment. I reached up and rubbed the back of my neck. That was twice in one day where we'd been jerked around.

The girl in front of us appeared to be younger with long ash blonde hair that fell in her face and down her arms. Her face was tilted downward, but her eyes lifted, staring Tommy dead-on. She moved slowly as her white, dirtied, formless dress hung down past her knees. "Who are you, and what do you want?" Her tone was deep and old. Fog began to build around her and us, making the air feel humid and thick.

James rolled the window down and took a deep breath. "I'm James. The alpha of the