Absolution

TWELVE

James

He knew without a doubt the hunter sitting in front of him was a Veneur. The family that spearheads hunters and their disgusting mission of slaughtering his people. James was angry, sad and beyond confused about what to do next. This beauty in front of him came here to destroy him, destroy his family. Yet she was his mate. He had already marked her. A Veneur mated to a werewolf. Her scent was invading his lungs again, filling him with a need to touch her. He growled in frustration.

"Well, what do you have to say for yourself?!" Lexie hadn't moved or broken eye contact yet. She was looking at him but not looking at him. It was like she was trying to figure something out.

"There's no point in denying it, Alexandra." He used her full name in an attempt to distance himself from her. f**k this pull. "You already outed yourself when you recognised him. His fate is sealed but yours..." At those words panic filled her eyes, her face, her whole body. Did she actually care about the weasel?

"NO! James, you have to let me go. I need to get out of here. They will come looking for him. He's here for me, not you. They don't have to know about you. I can go back and make them think I've changed my mind. I have to stop them from coming here! They'll kill everyone here. They'll kill you."

She was pulling at her restraints too hard. He could smell her blood. His wolf whimpered at her pain. "Don't threaten me, Alexandra." "I'm not!" She was sobbing now. "I don't want them to hurt anyone. I don't want to be a hunter. I don't want to be anyone. I just wanted a quiet life, James. I can't let them hurt you" Panic seems to set in more "I have to protect you. Protect Chelsea. Protect the pack."

Mate. Luna. His wolf couldn't take it anymore. He rushed to her and quickly freed her. She was trembling and bleeding. He quickly licked at her wrists. Working to clean up her wounds to start the healing process. Taking each wrist, making sure each one was done bleeding before moving to her ankles.

He removed the chain around her middle, lifted her shirt to inspect her stomach for any damage. He quickly lapped at her skin where the chain was starting to rub her skin raw. Next, he moved to her jaw where the Gamma hit her before. He growls then licks where the bruising has already started and right on the spot where he split her lip. Another growl. He made a mental note to check on whether or not Dom punished the Gamma.

James cupped her face and looked at her. Silent tears were still falling. "I believe you Lexie." She flung her arms around him. Her breath against his neck was sending shivers down his spine. He took a deep slow breath in, taking in as much of her scent as he could. It would never be enough.

He was not sure how long they were in that position, but at some point the air in the room changed. Her breathing became laboured, so did his. James didn't want to move, he didn't want the moment to end.

Lexie

The instant that he threw Mack in front of her she knew one of two things would happen. Her family would come here looking for this i***t and destroy these people or she would return to the hell she came from.

She started panicking, pulling at all the restraints, trying to get free. He needed to understand that she needed to get out and save the pack, especially him. She could feel the burn as the chains slowly pulled at her skin, certain she was bleeding but that was only secondary. She needed to protect the pack.

Lexie just blurted out everything and in an instant he was kneeling in front of her, releasing her and in the process making himself vulnerable to attack. I could never. He licked her wounds clean and surprisingly started feeling relief instantly. Her tears still fell. This was the beginning of the end and she only just found him, regardless of whether or not he believed her. She had to hold him. Breathe him in. Force her mind to remember this moment of how he feels in her arms.

She will do absolutely everything and anything in her power to stop the hunters from finding them. The heat from his body was warming her cold bones. Lexie could hear James inhaling her. The thought that she was his mate broke her heart. How could their Moon Goddess fate a hunter and werewolf together?

She lifted her head. Right now she needed to feel his skin against hers. The stubble on his jaw scraped deliciously against her own skin and made her want that stubble on her neck, on her breasts and between her legs. She started aching for him more than before. How is this possible? She is in this cement box and all she can think about is having this man's mouth against hers again.

James' breathing was laboured, matching her own. If this was going to be the last time that she could touch him, then she wanted more than this. Lexie lifted her head from his cheek and, without looking at him, she put her lips to his. Slowly moving her own against his, coaxing him to open up to her. Barely a beat passes and he responds. His hands were steadily on her waist, not moving an inch. Why is he holding back? Undeterred, she deepens the kiss and moves her hands to go up and into his hair. Trying to push him closer to her.

The sexiest moan she had ever heard from him escaped into her mouth. He pulled her hips forward, closing the distance between their bodies. His lips moved from her mouth, along her jaw and found its spot right where he marked her. The feel of his mouth against his mark made her whole body warm and tingly. The sensation only made her want more of him, to feel him everywhere. She wanted to be consumed by him.

His hands moved from her hips and removed her jeans and underwear in one smooth movement. James pushed her shoulders back until they touched the cold metal chair. Still kneeling in front of her, he pushed her knees as far apart as they could go. He was unashamedly staring at her p***y and looking hungry. "So beautiful bunny."

He dropped his head and started licking and sucking at her sensitive bud, devouring her. Lexie threw her head back and moved her hips to match his rhythm. One of his hands rested on her pubic bone, forcing her to stop moving, while the other replaced his mouth. With his tongue, he licked between her folds then started pushing his tongue inside of her. All her senses were being assaulted right now, his scent mixed with the smell of her arousal, the hard feel of the chair behind her and the warmth of his touch was driving her wild.

Seemingly sensing her desperation for release, James lifted his head. "Look at me Lex". Staring at him through hazy eyes, his hand worked to bring her release, but it wasn't enough. She needed him. She sat up and pulled at his shirt, crashing her lips against his again. Their touches were becoming frenzied. Her hands worked at his jeans. His hands went around and cupped her ass, lifting her as they changed positions. She lowered herself onto him and together they moved as one.

The feel of his c**k filling her and stretching her was giving her all she needed. She could never get enough. They moved slowly. No f*****g this time. This time she was giving him all of her. Their noses were brushing against each other as their movements were slowly bringing them closer to ecstasy. It felt like they were staring into each other's souls and together they finally reached heaven.

After what seems like forever sitting in his arms, Lexie finally lifts her head.

"James. I..." She looked into his eyes. Tears threatened to spill once more. "Don't worry bunny, we will figure this out together."

She tried to stand but couldn't. All the stress, fear, love and anger had drained her limbs from working. James lifted her and quickly dressed them both. Then, like she was a feather, he lifted her. She rested her head in the nook of his neck, closing her eyes, unable to open them anymore as he carried her out of the cold room.

The rhythm of his walk was soothing and his arms felt like home. She could barely hear the whispers and gasps, but she didn't have the strength right now to care. She was losing the battle to stay alert. In her alpha's arms she felt safe. Mate.