Nothing is impossible, Nicole. She heard in her mind.
“You can speak to me? In my thoughts?”
Only when I’m the wolf; you’ll be able to as well. “Does it hurt? When you change?” Nicole asked, mesmerized by the fierce beauty of the creature before her.
No, not exactly. You quickly get used to it. It’s kind of like jumping into ice cold water.
Evan slowly walked around her body, brushing against her and sniffing her. Then with another flash of red, Evan was back—tall, muscular, sexy as hell, and naked. His clothes seemed to have been consumed in the transformation. She took in his gorgeous body. He looked like he was carved out of marble. Perfection made flesh.
Nicole grabbed him in a tight embrace. She ran her hands up and down his sculptured back.
“I can’t believe this is happening. It’s like a fairytale.” She inhaled deeply. God, he smelled good; she couldn’t get enough of him.
“Now for the difficult part. Let’s take a walk.”
She was disappointed when he pulled a trench coat out of the limo and covered his glorious body. Apparently, Evan was well prepared for these naked transformations. He took her hand, and they walked down the empty quiet street.
“A long time ago, about five hundred years, someone stole something from our family: a very precious, very rare amulet. My family has been searching for that amulet ever since. We’ve been close to retrieving it many times, and now it’s within my grasp.” Evan paused. Nicole squeezed his hand, encouraging him to continue. “Alex has the amulet. And your father had it before him. It has been passed through the men in your family for generations. One of your ancestors stole the amulet, and your family has been using its power ever since.” Evan stopped walking and turned to Nicole, a look of fierce determination in his eyes. “The time has come to take it back.”
Nicole’s head was swimming. It was one thing to discover that werewolves were real, but to imagine that her family had been linked to them for centuries—it was too much to comprehend.
“So you’re calling my brother and my entire family thieves. Is that it? And now you’re threatening us. Is that what you were doing at the club tonight? Threatening my brother?” She pulled her hand free and stepped away from Evan.
“Your family stole the amulet from us. We have been trying to get it back for years, but every time we got close your ancestors would move, disappear. But now I’ve finally tracked it down. I told Alex that he needs to return what is ours. I even tried bargaining with him. I gave him the land and paid for the construction of his club as a sign of good faith, but still he refused to give us back the amulet. So now, yes, it has come to threats. He has three days, or else I will take it.”
“What the fuck does that mean, ‘you will take it’?” Nicole snapped.
“It means I will kill him if I have to,” Evan shouted.
Nicole looked at him in horror. She saw the wolf in him, aggressive, dangerous, and terrifying. She saw the savage wild thing that writhed beneath that confident sexy demeanor.
“I am sorry. I didn’t mean to frighten you. I don’t want to hurt Alex, especially now. But he leaves me little choice.” Evan grinned. “Destiny has a strange sense of humor. After hundreds of years chasing your ancestors all over the world, I find you, a Caldwell who turns out to be my mate.”
Evan’s easy smile melted her heart, but this was deadly serious. She couldn’t let herself get swept up in her emotions right now.
“I don’t want to be your mate. Not if you’re going to kill my brother.” Nicole fought back tears. Just saying those words made her heart ache. “Leave Alex alone, and leave me alone, too.”
She couldn’t bear the thought of never seeing him again. She needed him, but the situation was overwhelming. She couldn’t wrap her head around everything that had happened tonight.
“Help me?” Evan pleaded. “Convince Alex to return the amulet. No one needs to get hurt. Then we can be together.”
“That’s why you picked me up tonight isn’t it? So I would help you get your stupid amulet back. Get away from me!” The words came in burning sobs. Was it all a lie? Did he seduce me just to get what he wanted?
She felt like a stupid girl, letting her emotions and the needs of her body get the best of her.
“He has three days, Nicole. The limo will take you home,” Evan said flatly.
Through her teary eyes, she saw the red flash and a giant black wolf running off into the darkness of the city.
*****
Nicole cried herself to sleep. Her dreams were wonderful and terrifying. She was running in the forest alongside a huge black wolf. She lay naked on the soft forest ground, Evan’s powerful body thrusting into hers. She saw a palatial mansion surrounded by trees as far at the eye could see. Then, a wolf was howling in pain, a bright silver shaft jutting out from its side.
She woke in a cold sweat, her breathing was fast and ragged, her heart racing. Just a dream. Images from last night played over in her head. Had that really happened? Maybe she just dreamt it all, but as the beat of her heart returned to normal, she felt the ache of emptiness. No, it was real.
A banging on her front door startled her out of her thoughts. Evan? She threw on her robe and raced to the door. It was Alex.
“I heard you were seen leaving with Evan Walker last night,” Alex shouted as he burst into her apartment. “You stay the fuck away from him, Nicole. He is dangerous; he will hurt you.”
His tone was serious. Alex was many things but serious wasn’t among them. He was a cocky laid back guy, just like her father. Everything came easily for them. Money, friends, women, they were the luckiest people she had ever met. Is that it? Is that what the amulet does?
“Evan told me about the amulet, Alex. He said that our ancestors stole it from the Walkers. Is that true?”
Alex glared at her with cold eyes. He looked like a different person—scary.
“That amulet has been in our family for generations. Our great-great-grandfather brought it over from Ireland. How the hell does Evan Walker think it belongs to him? Just stay away from him.”
“He said you have three days to give it back, Alex.”
“Or what? Are you on his side now?” Alex shouted. Nicole had never seen him this angry before.
“He said he would kill you, Alex.”
“He can try.”
“Alex, you don’t know him. He’s not like a regular guy.” Nicole didn’t know how to tell him. How the hell do you tell someone werewolves exist? “This is going to sound crazy, but Evan is a…”
“Werewolf? Yeah, I know. His whole fucking family are werewolves,” Alex said with disgust.
“You knew? Why the hell didn’t you tell me?” Nicole couldn’t believe her ears. When did the world get so crazy?
“Because it doesn’t concern you,” he said, waving it off like nothing.
Nicole was stunned. She wondered if she knew Alex at all. “So, it doesn’t bother you that a werewolf is threatening to kill you?”
“NO! Because I know how to kill them.”
“What…” All the air seemed to be sucked out of her chest.
Alex grabbed Nicole roughly by the arm and wagged his finger in her face. “Stay away from Walker, Nicole. Stay away, or you’ll regret it.” He shoved her aside and slammed the door as he left.
Nicole stood frozen in terror. Evan could die? Alex could die? Her life seemed to be caving in around her.
*****
Nicole tried to get a hold of her father. Maybe he could talk to Alex, or explain about the amulet, anything that might help the situation. She tried calling all his numbers with no luck; all she got was his voicemail. He was traveling in Asia somewhere on business. Who knows when he would return.
The rest of the morning seemed to pass in a blur. Her guts were tied up in knots of fear.
Alex seemed very confident when he said he knew how to kill werewolves. Does Evan know? If he confronts Alex, will he walk into a trap? She had to warn hi
m.
Nicole didn’t know where Evan lived, but she was determined to find him. She threw on some clothes, grabbed her purse and headed for the door.
Evan stood outside, his hand just about to knock. He was stunning. He wore an ocean-blue shirt and charcoal grey slacks. In the light of day, Nicole could see the rippling muscles hiding beneath the thin blue fabric. Her heart fluttered, and she dropped her bag.
“Hi…” was all she could think to say.
Evan made a sound like a low growl. He swept her up in his powerful arms and walked inside, closing the door with his foot. “Hi...”
Nicole had no self-control. She grabbed him around the neck and kissed him with everything she had. His tongue was like liquid fire, and it danced and teased hers. Her body tingled, and her core started to burn with a yearning that only he could fill. Nicole pulled away to catch her breath and looked into his penetrating wolfish eyes.
“I’m so glad you’re here,” she whispered.
“Does that mean you forgive me for last night?” he asked in that growling, seductive voice. “Will you still consider being my mate?”
“I don’t know...” she trailed off.
“Is there any way to persuade you?” he asked with a wry smile.
“You’re doing a pretty good job.” She attacked his mouth again.
He shifted her body in front of him. Her legs wrapped around his waist, and she squeezed as tight as she could, wanting to pull him into her.
She could feel his cock grow hard and push against her aching pussy. Her panties were already soaked through and would probably ruin his expensive pants. He squeezed her ass, tight against his pulsing bulge. It rubbed along her lips and awakened her clit, which throbbed with anticipation.
“I need you, Nicole. I need you more than I ever thought possible.” His voice was gravely and hot in her ear.
“I need you, too. I think I’ll always need you, but I have to tell you something.”
“Tell me later.”
Evan walked to the kitchen and set her on the countertop. His hands ran over her body. It tingled with excitement. He pulled off her tank-top and ripped off her lacy black bra, freeing her ample breasts. He took one in his hand and attacked the other with his mouth. Her nipples were firm little buds, and his tongue licked and sucked the pleasure out of her.
She undid his pants and pushed them down. His cock sprang up firm and ready. She gripped it hard, loving the feel of it in her hand. It pulsed with her touch, and that made her yearning even more intense.
Evan pushed her skirt up and ripped her panties away. He grabbed her by the ass and slid her body onto his upright cock.
“Oh, god, yes!” she cried “You are so big. I want you to fuck me, Evan.” Nicole moaned as Evan’s cock parted her slick lips and plunged into her tight opening. His shaft was bigger than anything she had experienced before. It stretched and filled her in a delectable way. She wrapped her legs around his waist wanting more of him in her. He thrust deep into her with everything he had. She screamed as pain swirled with the pleasure. The feeling was intoxicating. His cock pulsed as he stroked in and out. Her walls gripped him as his hot shaft raked over her G-spot again and again, creating spasms of pleasure deep within her. His hands supported her body, and she felt weightless in his powerful arms.
“God, you’re so tight. You feel amazing,” he groaned.
“Faster, Evan, harder.” Nicole moaned in ecstasy.
Evan quickened his pace. He manipulated her body in time with his thrusting hips. Driving in and out of her, an erotic machine made flesh and lust.
Nicole ripped open his shirt and raked her nails along his hard, defined muscles. She watched his abs expand and contract with each thrust as he plowed deep into her pussy.
The pleasure threatened to burst her apart. The climax built and built, rising like a tidal wave in her. She screamed as it broke upon her.
“Yes, Evan, yes!” Her body wracked with spasms of pleasure. Her pussy clamped down on Evan’s cock, her juices flooding down around it.
Evan gritted his teeth, his face a mask of fierce pleasure. His body tensed, and his cock pulsed, shooting his hot seed deep within her.
He pulled her body tight to his, his shaft large and deep inside her. She tightened her grip on him. She wanted him in her forever, to remain as one like this until the end of time.
“I love you, Evan.”
Evan nuzzled her neck and squeezed her body tight in response.
*****
Nicole was ravenous. After a quick and dirty shower, they jumped into Evan’s black Ferrari and raced to Nicole’s favorite restaurant for lunch.
She had to have meat. She ordered the biggest steak they had, rare. Normally this would turn her stomach. She was a vegetarian, but right now she craved meat.
Evan smiled as she ordered. He seemed to know something she didn’t.
“What’s so funny?” she asked as the waiter left with their order.
“Nothing, I’m just impressed by your choice of lunch. I hope you like red meat because you’re going to be craving it a lot more from now on.”
“Is that because we’re…um, mated now?”
“No, we aren’t mated yet. We have to wait until the full moon for that, but our connection is growing stronger. You are becoming more like me, more like the wolf. Remember in the car, how strong you were? That was just the start.”
Evan reached across to take her hand in his. It was like he couldn’t keep from touching her, and she didn’t mind at all. The touch of his skin against hers was exhilarating. It filled an emptiness she never knew existed until last night.
“Alex came to see me this morning,” she said. We might as well get on with it. This isn’t going to be easy.
“Did you ask him to return the amulet?” he asked calmly.
“Yes... I told him. He was angry, Evan. He was almost… I don’t know, crazed.” She said gripping his hand tighter. “I know he’s not the greatest brother in the world, but he’s my family. Please promise me you won’t hurt him.”
“I don’t want to. I hope it doesn’t come to that, but if he gives me no choice ,then…” He trailed off.
“He told me something else.” She took a deep breath. “He said that he knows you’re a werewolf. And he knows how to kill you,” she whispered.
Evan was silent for what seemed like forever.
“I know.”
*****
Nicole had no idea what to do. After lunch, Evan dropped her off at home. He told her to stay in the apartment and not to leave. He would return for her the day after tomorrow. It would be a full moon that night.
She paced around her apartment feeling helpless and afraid. What if Alex refused to return the amulet? What if Evan killed him? Could she ever forgive that, even though she loved him with an otherworldly passion? What if Alex tried to kill Evan? What if he did kill Evan? She couldn’t even imagine the consequences of that.
She collapsed on the couch, a swirling mass of confused emotions buzzing around in her head.
Even though he acted crazy this morning, she loved her brother. They didn’t always get along, and she knew he was involved in some questionable stuff, but he and her father were the only family she had left.
But what about Evan? He felt like her family now, too. No, he felt more like the missing piece of her soul. And he was a freaking werewolf. If she mated with him, she would become a werewolf.
“What the fuck have I gotten myself into?” she said to the empty room.
Don’t despair, my love.
It was Evan’s voice in her head. He was the wolf, out somewhere running around.
Everything will work out, I promise. As long as I have you, nothing else matters to me.
“Evan, what does the amulet do? Why is it so important to you?” she asked out loud, feeling a little silly.
The amulet gives whoever possesses it incredible luck. They can hardly fail at any task or objective they undertake.
“Well,
I guess that explains the Caldwell fortune. But you said you gave Alex the land and building for the club. With super-luck, why would he need your help?”
My family is wealthy, too, and older. We have owned most of the real-estate in this city since it was originally settled. All the luck in the world won’t get you a piece of property in this town unless you go through the Walkers.
“Wow, I keep forgetting that you are a bit older than me. So why do you need it back? You’re filthy rich. Why do you need a lucky amulet?”
I don’t want it for the luck. It was my mother’s. It is the only thing left of her on this earth.
“Oh…I’m so sorry, Evan.” Nicole felt a lump build in her chest. “Do you mind if I ask how she died?” she asked thinking about her mother.
It was a long time ago. She was hunted down and killed for being a werewolf. The amulet somehow captured a piece of her essence. Ever since then it has brought amazing luck to anyone wearing it.
I like to think that my mother meant for it to protect the rest of us so we could avoid her fate. Things were much different back then.
“Oh, god, Evan, I am so sorry.” Nicole brushed a tear away from her eye. “My mom’s dead, too. She died when I was young.” She touched the delicate gold bracelet on her wrist. It had belonged to her mother, and it never left her wrist. She could understand why Evan was so desperate for the amulet. He wanted a piece of his mother back.
There was a loud knock on the door.
Nicole! Don’t answer it.
“What? Why?”
The door burst open. Alex stalked in followed by two huge men.
“Alex! What the hell are you doing?” Nicole shouted in surprise.
“I thought I told you to stay away from Walker. I know he was here. I know what you did. You fucked him, didn’t you?” Alex shouted at her. His face was twisted with rage.
“Alex, calm down. You’re scaring me.” Nicole tried to back away, but the two men rushed forward and grabbed her by the arms.
“You fucked a werewolf, you fucking slut. How could you do this to your family? Do you know what a disgrace you are? You disgust me.” Alex spat at her.
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