by Jade Waltz
A loud roar filled the room.
I shivered as I felt his anger, even through the remote connection.
He sucked in a few deep breaths, his fists opening and closing, claws fully extended. His eyes were wild with fury as he stared me down.
“Did you drink from her?”
I lowered my head to the floor in submission, hoping the punishment would be bearable.
“Yes, Sire. I did. But I made sure to seal it. There should be no trace of the bite by the time we arrive.”
Silence fell as I waited for his reply. If my visor weren't reporting the status of the connection, I’d have thought he’d disconnected from the call.
“She is mine. MINE. Do you understand me, Agent Kaede?” he snarled.
I looked back up at the screen. His amethyst eyes pinned me to the spot, daring me to object. A shiver passed through me again.
“Yes, Sire.”
I trembled. I hesitated a moment to collect myself, praying a clarification would rectify the situation.
“Selena established that I’m no more than a friend before anything happened.”
His eyes narrowed as his lips pulled back, revealing his teeth. His claws drummed on the table as he considered.
A hiss escaped him.
“How did she taste?” he paused to lick his lips. “You can trace her now, can’t you?” he growled.
“Exquisite. Like the finest drink you’ve ever tasted or could imagine.” I watched him carefully as I continued, hoping to get a good read, “And yes, Sire. I’ll not only be able to track her by smell, but I can use her blood. Now that it’s stored in my system, I can track her exact location if she’s within range.”
“A silver lining, then. One we can use to our advantage if things go poorly. I have a feeling the Quaww may become a problem once they get wind of Selena and her cubs.”
His eyes narrowed again.
“I understand why you did it, though I’d have preferred a request before such a step was taken. I know the Circuli are loyal to their nestmates, but I wouldn’t have wanted Selena to be forced to permanently bond with a male she has no feelings for. It’s already bad enough that she has acquired two nestmates before I can claim her. Once we get things settled—and she and I reunite—she’ll be able to claim as many consorts as she wants as long as they aren’t Aldawi.”
I was shocked.
I had no experience with relationships, but I didn’t think even I’d want to share my mate. And I knew the Aldawi were highly territorial—possessive and jealous of any other male interest—when it came to their Novas. Especially since their species rarely mated for life.
I blurted, “Why would you allow that? Isn’t she your Nova? Don’t you want to claim her as your own?”
My client leaned back in his chair and eyed me as he continued tapping his claws on the desk.
“I do and I will,” he hissed.
He looked away for a moment.
“But I’m a hard male to love. And I will not be able to always be by her side since I travel frequently to manage my vast holdings. To know that I have a part of her, that she is mine... should be enough. Will be enough.”
He sighed.
“More than anything, I want her to be happy. She has had so little of that in her life. Knowing she has other males who will make her comfort, protection, and happiness their sole priority? That goes a long way toward easing my mind and making the sharing bearable,” he growled. “Besides, why would I be jealous when I will be with her each night in our dreamscape? No one else will share that with her.”
I nodded, though I was still concerned.
“Are you ready to fight for her? To claim your right to be her mate?”
“I will be victorious.”
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