The Alpha's Substitute Bride

Chapter 7

I held completely still as he reached closer to me. The closer he got, the more his scent consumed my thoughts and body. I tried to focus on anything but the pounding in my chest. It was so loud that I was positive Hunter could hear it without him even trying to. 

My breath caught in my throat as he lowered himself, his grey eyes blazing like a storm. I didn't want to get lost in them . . . didn't want to get lost in him. But my body had a mind of it's own especially when he was this close to me. He didn't take his eyes off me, not once and I would be lying if I said it didn't turn me on. I felt myself grow wet between the legs and I wanted to scream in frustration. I shouldn't feel this way; my body was such a traitor when it came to this man. I inhaled more of him and almost lost all control before realizing he was no longer looking at me.

What was he trying to do?

He leaned over me and smoothed the sheets besides me. I tried not to gape at him. I would have believed that he was the calm, unbothered one between the two of us if it wasn't for the constant ticking in his jaw.

"I know you're not planning on sleeping in the same bed with me." I mumbled after catching my breath again. His muscles bulged as he continued to smooth the sheets and a small drop of water flowed from his neck straight down his chest and slowly disappeared into that forbidden area hidden by his towel. I gulped and tried to look anywhere but there. My dirty mind wouldn't let me forget about it however. I shook my head and tried to focus on other important matters. Like Hunter finding somewhere else to sleep tonight. There was no way I would be able to get any sleep with him right next to me looking like a mouthwatering beast. God, even this man's scent was enough to drive a woman crazy. It was crazy to me that anyone would be afraid of him, he was extremely desirable. Was I the only one that saw that?

"Hunter—"

"Stop talking." He growled as he snapped his gaze to me. His eyes were cold and hungry as he stared down at me. His hands were on both sides of me now and they were pressing down on the sheets, sinking the mattress. My breath got stuck in my throat once more and I lost my ability to think clearly with the way he was looking at me. The room was quiet except for the sound of both of our hearts pounding, the rhythm mingling and creating music in my ear. I tried to snap out of the spell he had on me and once more made an attempt to speak.

"But—"

My eyes widened as his lips crashed down on mine and I couldn't find any more words to say. I couldn't breathe. I couldn't even remember what I was trying to say. 

This is the second time he's kissed me. Mouth to mouth. . . body to body. This time it's a lot more shocking as I wasn't expecting it. The world around me disappears before my eyes and I'm not scared about it. I'm too caught up in the feeling of being kissed by Hunter to care about anything else. I don't know what else to do but to hold onto him and join him for the ride.

It's magic. Being kissed by Hunter. It's like you're lost in a deserted island and the sun bathes your skin while the water touches your feet. It's like being in a car and feeling the wind blow your hair. It's like floating in space and seeing the stars in front of you like fireworks in the sky.

And then boom . . .there's this explosion that starts from your heart and travels throughout every single inch of your body.

Oh God. What was this man doing to me? Was it healthy to feel this way around someone that didn't belong to you?

Hunter buried his hands in my hair and tugged me even closer to him. It felt nice having every part of him molded to every part of my body. I can't help it; I can't help the way he makes me feel.

I moaned and ran my hands up his bare chest while trying to keep up with his possessive kiss. His lips placed more pressure on mine before he barged into my mouth with his tongue and tasted me. I whimpered as he groaned and took more than I could ever give. I was hungry for more as I ran my hands all over his chest and grinded my hips against his.

"Stop moving." He growled against my mouth.

Stop moving?

Tell that to my desperate body!

I ignored him and continued to grind my hips like my life depended on it, unable to stop myself. This wasn't enough, I wanted so much more.

"Isabella." He growled.

My hands travelled up his back and straight through his hair before tugging roughly on it.

Mine. Mine. Mine!

"f**k!" Hunter roared before ripping my robe open and diving for my chest. I gasped as his lips found my neck and he started to suck heavily on it. 

"Oh yes!" I cried out. His hands found my breast as he gently kneaded it. I wanted to move the lingerie to the side, wanted so badly to feel his hands on my bare skin.

This wasn't enough!

Hunter growled against my neck as he lifted me off the bed so that I was now pressed up against the headboard with my legs wrapped around his waist. I was panting hard as he pressed his body into mine and made a dive for my neck again. I cried out as he lifted both of my hands above my head as I felt his teeth touch me.

His body moved so roughly against mine that the bed was shaking with us. I didn't care about any of that however. I wanted him to bite me, I wanted him to mark me. I felt like screaming when he wouldn't do it.

And suddenly there was a bang on the floor. Both of us paused and looked down. There was something like a picture frame laying there.

Hunter reached down to the ground and picked the fallen object off the ground. I stared dumbstruck at it to see a woman with her hands wrapped around him with a bright smile. It was like a bucket of ice cold water dashed to my face. That was her, his dead mate. She was extremely beautiful. Her long blond hair shone in the bright light and her smile matched that of Hunter's. I'd never seen him look like that around anyone before. I looked away and tried not to cry. Knowing that you felt something for a man that already had his entire heart for another woman was such a horrible feeling. I would never wish that feeling on anyone.

I felt Hunter's body tense besides me. I didn't want to look at him. I knew without a doubt that he was already regretting kissing me.

I wouldn't be able to stand it if he said those words to me.

I didn't want to hear it!