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  “That was incredible, Delia!” Nicolai sat up and pulled her close to him, kissed her passionately.

  “Why?”She blushed, misunderstanding.

  “He used to make me and I would gag. I hated when he would hold my head and make me taste him…Are you mad?” She refused to look at him.

  Nicolai swore at the way his mate had been mistreated. Touching her chin, he forced her to look at him.

  “I could never be mad at you for doing that, sweetheart. You never have to do that again, if it makes you relive bad experiences. I meant, why do that for me?”

  “I know men like that kind of thing, so I thought… you’ve been so sweet to me, so patient, I just wanted to …I didn’t want you to be frustrated. I know firsthand what that is like.” She took a deep breath then continued, “Last night was the first orgasm I’d ever had. It was unbelievable. Incredible! I can’t even begin to tell you how good it was. I used to think something was wrong with me, since I could never have one before. Now I know it’s because of you, how you touched me. I...I just wanted you to feel as good as you made me feel.”

  Nicolai was shocked. Last night she experienced her first orgasm? He swore to her it wouldn’t be her last and he kept his promise. Nicolai asked Delia to undress. He lay on his side watching her, head propped up by his left arm. She unbuttoned her top, one button at a time. He licked his lips as she sat up and removed her top.

  “Remove your boxers, too.” She blushed slightly and removed them.

  “Lay back and spread your legs for me. I want to see you.”

  She lay back and spread her legs slightly apart, her whole body tense.

  “Remember last night?” She nodded. How could she possibly forget?

  “Remember how good I made you feel when I licked you? Sucked your clit and fucked you with my tongue?” Delia gasped and parted her legs.

  “Do you want me to do it again, Delia? Do you want me to love you with my mouth? With my fingers?” Unable to speak, she nodded and spread her legs further apart.

  While keeping eye contact, Nicolai placed his hand on her pussy, cupping it. His palm rubbed against her clit and he slipped a finger deep inside her. He withdrew his wet finger and licked it.

  “Mmmmmm. Tasty.” Delia made a soft whimpering sound.

  Nicolai leaned in slowly and kissed Delia tenderly on the mouth, caressing her face. As his kiss deepened, his fingers roamed over her nipples, tugging, pinching lightly. She arched her back, pushing her breasts towards him.

  “Do you want me to suck your nipples, Delia?” She nodded again.

  He moved over her, his hot mouth finding her taut nipple and he sucked it, pulling gently. Her arms wrapped around his head and pulled him closer. Releasing her nipple, he rubbed his stubble on her breasts, sucked the other nipple into his mouth. She ran her fingers through his hair. He twirled his tongue around the bud, sucking harder. He raised his head and looked into her eyes.

  “Do you want me to touch your clit, Delia?”

  Unable to speak, she nodded.

  “Then put my hand where you want it.” Delia blushed slightly and moved his hand to the juncture of her thighs. Still holding his wrist, she pressed his finger onto her clit. He began rubbing it in small circles, occasionally dipping his finger inside of her. She writhed beneath him.

  “Do you want my tongue inside, you Delia?”

  “Yes.” She spread her legs as wide as she could to allow him access to her. Her cheeks were flushed, eyes bright with desire. He moved between her legs and licked her. He sucked on her clit then pushed his tongue deep inside of her pussy. He pushed his tongue in as deep as it could go then withdrew it. Deep inside, out again, over and over until she began to moan and pull his hair. He stopped and looked up at her.

  “Do you want my cock inside you, Delia? Do you want me to fuck you?”

  “Yes, Nicolai, Please. I want you inside me.”

  Nicolai positioned himself above her and entered her slowly. Sweet pressure built as he entered her fully. He paused momentarily to allow her to get used to him. He kissed her and she wrapped her legs around him. He pressed forward a little then withdrew quickly. He pushed back in fast and deep. Withdrew slowly. Pushed in slowly. Withdrew fast and pounded her fast and deep. He varied his speed and depth and soon she was moving her hips, raising them to meet him, begging him to go faster and deeper. He obeyed his mate and increased his speed, pounding her until she screamed his name in pleasure, pulling his hair as she orgasmed again and again. Her muscles squeezed him and he lost himself inside of her.

  He raised himself off her so he could enjoy the sleepy, sated look of his mate. He was still buried deep inside of her and was reluctant to move. She smiled up at him and touched his cheek.

  “Thank you.”

  He kissed the palm of her hand.

  “You never have to thank me for giving you pleasure, mate. It is my duty and my pleasure to fuck you with my talented mouth, my dexterous fingers, and my extremely large cock.”

  She laughed at his unexpected comment and he smiled, enjoying her laughter. He was as big as any other male in his pack and was supremely confident he could pleasure his mate. He would let her rest then love her again, just in case she forgot just how good he was in bed. He planned on reminding her several times a day.

  ~ Chapter Six ~

  When she woke up from her nap, Delia found herself sprawled across her mate, half covering him. Her head rested on his chest and he stroked her naked back. She loved the feel of his hand as he rubbed her back. Occasionally his hand moved lower, gently squeezing her bottom. His thigh was nestled comfortably between her legs, and she felt his hardening cock on her outer thigh.

  “I don’t want to let you out of our bed, Delia, but we have to get your clothes. The sooner you end ties with him, the better.”

  Delia tensed, her fear instant. She pressed her head further into his shoulder.

  “I really don’t want to see him again. Ever.”

  “I don’t want any reminders of your past, either. If you are not opposed to it, how about if we buy everything new?” Surprised, she nodded then frowned.

  “It would be too expensive.” Nicolai shook his head and chuckled.

  “Money is no object, Little One. Buy whatever you need.”

  They showered and dressed. She wore the dress from the night before, with a pair of his boxers underneath. She enjoyed shopping with him. Delia purchased dresses, jeans, pants, shorts, skirts, blouses, tee shirts, underwear and several pairs of shoes. Nicolai doted on her and carried every package, enjoying the ability to provide for his mate. Once the trunk and back seat were full, they decided to have dinner before returning home.

  Walking hand in hand, they headed to Billy Rae’s. Wrapped up in each other, neither noticed the wolf standing in the shadows, eyes narrowed in hatred. Shortly after they entered Billy Rae’s, the male entered as well.

  Delia and Nicolai enjoyed their dinner at Billy Rae’s. Halfway through dessert, two of her female Lost Souls pack mates came up to the table. They were surprised to see Delia happy and smiling. Even more so, they noted the way her male smiled lovingly at his mate. The females approached the table with great care, fearing he might strike out at them for interrupting his meal with his mate.

  Nicolai greeted them warmly and invited them to join their table. Speechless, they sat down on either side of Delia.

  “Sue Ann, Mila, this is Nicolai, my mate,” Delia introduced him proudly.

  “I’m guessing you want to check up on my mate. Why don’t you order dessert and spend some time together?” Turning to Delia, “I will finish my dessert in the back. I need to make a few calls anyway. You will be safe here. Do not leave Billy Rae’s without me. If you need me, I will be in the office. You can ask any of the waitresses and they will bring you to me. Why don’t you invite your friends for a visit tomorrow? They can keep you company while I run a few errands.” She nodded, grateful for the chance to visit with her friends. She kissed him when he lean
ed over and watched him walk to the back of the restaurant.

  “You smell of him. He forced you?” Delia turned back to her friends and shook her head. Leaning towards them, she spoke softly.

  “I wanted him to touch me, practically begged him. He was gentle and loving. He gave me an orgasm. It was so incredible. I never knew sex could be like that. I enjoy it.”

  “He didn’t hurt you?”

  “No. In fact, last night he didn’t even want me to….He gave me pleasure and expected nothing in return. We didn’t have sex until this morning, only because I wanted to.” Her friends were speechless.

  “Then today he took me shopping. Bought me so many clothes! More clothing than I’ve ever had before in my life!”

  Her friends exchanged worried glances.

  “And what will he expect in return?”

  “Nothing. He wants to provide for me. It makes him happy.”

  “Are you sure? Has he given you to the Alpha yet?”

  Delia paled. Suddenly she was uncertain. So far this pack had been different. But males were males. She was sure the Alpha would demand sex from his females, as Murdock had. She knew things had been too good to be true. There was always a price to pay. Unable to finish her dessert, Delia made plans to see her friends the next day and asked a waitress to take her to Nicolai.

  Delia’s former male sat at the table, still angry at Delia and Nicolai. He watched as the soldier doted on his female, spoke kindly to her, made her laugh. Delia was relaxed instead of tense with fear. Her mate left her with her friends and shortly after, she went after him. She couldn’t stand to be apart from him? His jealousy fueled his anger and he gripped his glass, crushing it into tiny pieces. Shards of glass sliced into his fingers and palm. Hastily, he wrapped it in a napkin and left. Once outside, he took out his cell phone and called Theo. They arranged to meet across the street from Nicolai’s house.

  Nicolai glanced up and smiled when his mate entered the small office. She stood by the door, and he waved her in. She closed the door and waited for him to finish his call. He spoke a few words then hung up.

  “That was the Alpha. He wishes to see us tomorrow evening.”

  Delia held her breath, fear returning. She knew it was too good to be true, that she would be free of pain and humiliation.

  “What’s the matter, Little One?”

  Concerned at the suddenly intense scent of pain, Nicolai rose and pulled his mate into his arms. She cried softly.

  “I don’t want him to hurt me when he has sex with me.”

  “WHAT?”

  “The Alpha. That’s why you are taking me there tomorrow, isn’t it? He is asking for his turn with me.”

  Nicolai stared at his mate in horror. He cursed, wishing he could have killed Murdock himself.

  “No male will ever touch you but me. I will kill anyone that does. Understand?”

  She nodded, wiping away her tears.

  “Murdock was a real bastard. If Zane hadn’t already killed him, I’d do it myself. Lucien isn’t like him at all. He is honorable. He would never demand to touch you. Besides that, he loves his mate. And you don’t know Lanie. If he even thought of touching another, she would probably castrate him.”

  “But she’s a human. He’s much stronger than she is.” Nicolai chuckled.

  “If I’ve learned anything, it’s to never underestimate a female, especially one deeply in love. It’s not really an issue because mated males find the touch of another repulsive. You will begin to feel that way yourself. Know this, Little One, I will never touch another female. You are the only one I want. You’re the only one that can satisfy me.”

  Believing him, her fear abated.

  “Then why does he want to see us?”

  “Actually, I think that Lanie wants us to join them for dinner. I guess she wants to make sure you’re happy and that I am spoiling you enough. Lucien is a good Alpha, but he would rather be fucking his mate than sharing a meal with us.” Satisfied he had eased her worries, he kissed her and took her home.

  Nicolai parked their car on the street in front of their home and got out. He walked around to Delia’s side and opened the door for her. Delia smiled, still unaccustomed to being treated as a lady.

  Nicolai escorted her to their front door and let her in.

  “I’ll start unloading the car. Why don’t you get the lights?” Delia nodded at the suggestion and went inside. Nicolai returned to the car, opening the trunk with the car remote. He pocketed the remote and began gathering her packages.

  Arms full, he walked towards his home. He took a few steps and caught the scents of three unfamiliar wolves. He dropped the packages and spun around to face three Lost Souls wolves. He recognized Delia’s male and growled a warning. The three former Lost Souls wolves growled low in response, moved to surround him, then attacked.

  Theo jumped on Nicolai’s back, pushing him slightly forward as Delia’s male swung his fist. He connected with Nicolai’s jaw the same time Jacob punched Nicolai in his side.

  Nicolai grunted from the pain in his side and jaw. He growled and snapped his head backward, breaking the nose of the wolf on his back.

  Theo saw stars as the back of Nicolai’s head connected with his face. He heard a crunch as his nose broke and felt sticky wetness on his face. He released Nicolai, dropping on the ground behind him. He held his nose, momentarily dazed, growling in pain.

  Nicolai’s wolf eyes flashed as he swung at Delia’s male. His claws extended and he slashed deep into the male’s chest.

  “Ahh!” he screamed in pain, clutching his chest as tiny rivers of blood ran down his shirt. Before he could blink, Nicolai spun around and leaped on Jacob. They fell to the ground and Nicolai punched him several times in the face and chest before slicing his neck with a sharp claw. Blood spurted out of the severed jugular and Jacob clasped his neck in a futile attempt to stem the blood flow. Knowing the wolf would be dead in minutes since he severed his jugular, Nicolai rose and turned to Theo.

  Theo’s shock wore off and he shifted into his wolf. He growled loudly, baring his fangs. As Nicolai turned, he pounced, jaw clamping tightly onto Nicolai’s left arm. The momentum knocked Nicolai onto his back, Theo-wolf still clamped securely on his forearm. Nicolai growled and slashed Theo-wolf’s eyes. Blinded, his eyes stinging with pain, Theo-wolf released Nicolai’s arm as he struggled to stand. At once, Nicolai grabbed his jaw with his left hand, the fur on the top of his head with his right hand and twisted in a clock wise motion. The loud snap of Theo-wolf’s neck breaking echoed loudly in the silent night. His body went limp and Nicolai tossed it aside as he stood.

  Nicolai turned, seeking Delia’s male, elated he finally had a chance to punish him for the years of pain he inflicted on Delia. He howled in frustration. Delia’s male was gone.

  Hearing his howl, Delia rushed outside. She saw Nicolai, covered in blood, howling. On the ground near him were Jacob and Theo, two of her Lost Souls pack mates. The stench of death was thick in the air. She rushed to Nicolai’s side.

  “Nicolai?”

  “I’m fine, Little One. Merely scratches. Let’s go inside, you don’t need to see this.” Nicolai took Delia’s hand and led her into the house. He closed the door softly behind them and reached for his cell phone. Nicolai called Lucien, informing him about the Lost Souls’ wolves attack.

  Lucien frowned as he listened to Nicolai describe his attack by former Lost Souls werewolves. They had been foolish to attack his soldier and paid for it with their lives. He would send Kane and Harley to dispose of their bodies.

  “I’ll have Zane hunt and kill Delia’s male.”

  “Lucien, please let me handle this. He deserves to die by my hand.”

  Understanding Nicolai’s need to kill the male, he agreed to let him handle it.

  Satisfied he would be the one to kill Delia’s male, he hung up and allowed Delia to tend to his wounds. The cut on his lip had already begun to heal. She took off his bloody shirt, searching him for wounds. She fo
und a large bruise on his side. Aside from his arm, there were no wounds on the rest of his body. She cleaned the deep bite marks on his forearm and applied bandages to the area. By morning, they should be completely healed.

  Delia wiped away a tear. Seeing Nicolai’s shirt covered in blood had terrified her. She was relieved that most of the blood on his shirt belonged to the dead wolves and her former mate.

  Nicolai held her face, wiped away her tears with his thumbs.

  “Don’t waste your tears on me, Little One. I’m fine,” he said softly.

  She nodded but the tears kept flowing. Nicolai pulled her gently against his chest and stroked her hair.

  “You forget I’m a soldier. I could have killed those three wolves in my sleep. It was hardly a fair fight. They should have brought more wolves.”

  “Nicolai! You could have been....”

  She refused to say it.

  “There was never any danger of that, Little One.”

  He continued to hold her, stroking her hair and back.

  “He won’t come back here, Delia. Not unless he’s suicidal.” He kissed the top of her head and continued, “I will hunt him down and kill him Delia. He attacked me and his life is now forfeit.

  “I still have to bring in your packages. I’d better get started or it will take me all night,” Nicolai said with a smile.

  Tipping her head up, he leaned down and kissed her. Her wolf eyes flashed and he scented her arousal.

  “I’ll help you.”

  Nicolai nodded. The sooner they finished, the sooner he could fuck his mate.

  ~ Chapter Seven ~

  Having washed some of her new clothes earlier, she sorted through and picked out a comfy pair of shorts to wear when her friends came to visit. She decided to take the sheets off the bed and wash them. She smiled as she thought about how Nicolai had made love to her last night and again early that morning. Currently he was out running some errands. He had ordered some food from Billy Rae’s and it would be delivered around lunch time.