Free Bonds of Fire: The Bellum Sisters 2 (paranormal erotic romance) by T. A. Grey Page B

with him and already she was losing her spirit.
    Lyonis’ heart thumped painfully in his chest. He would not have this. He will make her happy and she will mate with him. They will love each other and run the pack together.
    “Willow,” he said softly. The furrow between her eyes deepened and he laughed. “Time to wake up, tawicue.”
    She grumbled something inaudible.
    “What was that, my Willow?” He combed his fingers through her soft hair. Her hand came up and slapped his hand away.
    “I said I’m not your wife.” Not yet, he added silently.
    As her eyes fluttered open, he said, “I have some news that you might be excited about.” Her eyes shot wide with hope.
    “You’re letting me go!” Surprisingly it hurt more than he’d thought it would to hear that.
    “No, but your sisters are here.” Excitement instantly lit up her face. The impact of it hit him hard and fast. He couldn’t ignore the urge and quickly wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. She wiggled and squirmed to get away.
    “Let me go. I need to see them.” He did but not before he held her head still for a kiss. The sound of her breath catching soothed his nerves infinitely. Pulling away from her soft heat, he watched a flush stain her cheeks. She might not like it but she liked his touch. Hope filled his chest. He could fix this. He could make her happy. She was meant to be his.
    “Alright, let’s go see your family. I’m excited to meet them.”
    She paused at the front door and turned back to him slowly. “Why? You aren’t coming with me. I need to talk to them alone.”
    Lyonis prided himself on his ability to control his anger and frustration, but she seemed to push his buttons at every turn. He closed in on her, loving the way she backed into the door to get away from him.
    He’d rather have her meeting him halfway with a kiss and a touch, but her instincts were right. They told her to be weary of him, because it knew the effect his touch had on her. In fact, in his time chasing her, he learned just how well she responded to his touch.
    He cupped her throat gently; the feel of her pulse racing under his fingertips threatened to send his desire out of control. He traced her jaw with only the soft press of his fingertips. Her eyelids fluttered shut and only then did he slowly remove his hand and step away from her.
    She watched him suspiciously before turning around and opening the door. “Where are they?”
    “I’ll show you.” Lyonis contained his laughter as she mumbled about stupid alphas under her breath. “It’ll be quicker if we drive.” She nodded and Lyonis couldn’t help but feel as though he’d just taken a small step with her.
    They arrived at his office on the other side of his town. A flurry of talk was already spreading through his pack at the new arrivals. Lyonis led Willow through his main office where he conducted most of his work with the pack. She would try to escape with her sisters that much he knew. She wouldn’t be successful though, he’d make sure of it.
    The sight of her sisters sent Willow into the most feminine frenzy he’d ever seen in her. She squealed and ran to them, hugging them close as they started chattering over each other.
    Lyonis grinned at his mate and met up with the men.
    “Tyrian, Telal,” he nodded.
    Tyrian spoke first. “Alpha Lyonis, thank you for seeing us on such short notice.”
    “It’s not as if you gave him much choice,” Telal said with a frown. His eyes skirted over to the sisters and the frown around his mouth became even deeper.
    “True enough but Willow’s family is always welcome here.”
    “We need to talk business,” Tyrian said, his eyes cold and serious.
    “Of course, I have a free office down the hall. We can talk there.” Lyonis looked back at the sisters and realized he might as well not even be in the same room. None of them seemed to notice they were leaving.
    Entering the office, Lyonis turned to Telal. “Are you looking forward