Free Connors Pursuit (Amber Woods Shifters) by Arabella Rose Page A

Brianna’s hair out of her face.
    “You ok baby? You scared the fucking shit out of me then”
    “I’m fine, sorry I tried to stay calm, but I have never seen Lizzy like that ever”
    Anna placed the glasses in the sink.
    “I know I have not known her long, but even to me that was not normal”
    “What was not normal?”
    The sound of Luke entering the kitchen had her heart fluttering and heat rising to her cheeks. The energy was still vibrant and raw, Anna knew that he sensed the tension, he came straight to her. Large hands cupped her face as his eyes bore into hers. Marcus relayed the events as much as he knew and Anna and Brianna did not notice the look of knowing that passed between the two men when Lizzy’s sudden behaviour change was brought up.
    “You’re not hurt?” he gently asked.
    Feeling suddenly embarrassed especially with an audience she shook her head and stepped out of his hold. The scowl and narrowing of his eyes told her exactly that he was not happy with that move. It was the complete opposite of how she wanted him to feel, then why the hell was she pushing him away when all he wanted to do was reassure her? Then she remembered her little problem that was building, she could not drag him into that shit, no matter how many times she wanted to lick her tongue over every part of his body. That thought alone had her arousal rising, Luke inhaled the air as his eyes burned amber, his gaze never left hers.
    “Maybe I should talk to her Marcus?”
    The soft sound of Brianna’s voice broke her gaze from Luke’s heated stare.
    “Not a chance baby, until we know what we are dealing with I want you to keep a safe distance”
    Brianna visibly shook with anger.
    “She is my friend and needs me right now, she will not harm me Marcus”
    “And I am your alpha and I say no”
    Brianna planted her hands on her hips, taking one step closer to him. If she was tall enough she would be nose to nose with him right now.
    “And I am your alpha female, so I say yes”
    “Brianna, baby, please stay calm”
    “Calm, I am calm!”
    Her words were shortly followed by big fat tears rolling down her cheeks. Bloody hormones!
    “Baby don’t cry, come on, you need rest”
    Sniffing , she marched out of the kitchen with her mate quick on her heels. Anna distracted herself by washing the dishes, knowing that Luke was still staring at her. Why did she suddenly feel like a bloody teenager on her first date?
    “So, I think we need to talk sweetheart”
    God why did his words just roll of his tongue like that, smooth, velvety and dominating at the same time.
    “Not tonight Luke, I have work early in the morning”
    She made to make her way past him, but the gentle pressure on her arm had her glancing down at his strong fingers. The tremor within him was obvious as it passed across her skin.
    “You cannot avoid me for ever Anna, I will not give up. You know you feel the connection between us and granted I know I have held back these past few weeks, but I wanted to be sure. Sweetheart, I have never been so sure of anything in my life. If its time you need then I will give you a little, but I cannot wait for an eternity, I ache for you now”
    Anna could hear his words so sincere, just for her. Sometimes words were just that, noises coming out of mouths, but sometimes they truly touched you deep and that is what she felt in that moment. Unsure of how to respond for fear of giving herself completely she stepped forward, kissing him gently on the lips. Maybe when she figured out what the hell was going on with the threatening letters she could give herself completely to him, but that was her own shit to deal with in her head. Softly, she stepped around him, feeling the weight of his eyes on her back as she walked out the door.
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    Lizzy felt as if she was coming down off a massive high, her head hurt and she felt physically drained. She was still unsure of what had just happened and now she felt so embarrassed by her actions.