My Surprise Mate (Book 1+ 2) novel Chapter 9

I moaned into the kiss as he carried me to the couch, sitting down with me straddling him.I had never felt the need to have someone as strong as I do now.

Dane broke the kiss, slowly trailing soft kisses down my jaw and neck, stopping where my neck meets my shoulders.

He peppered light kisses over that spot, causing me to melt into him.

I could feel my need begin to pool between my legs.

Dane pulled away, closing his eyes while he took a few deep breaths.He gently lifted me off of his lap and sat me next to him on the couch.

The sting of rejection felt like an arrow going through the center of my heart.

My body instantly craved his touch.I couldn’t believe how strongly I felt for him; it was like he was what I had always been missing in my life.

"I’m sorry, I don’t know what came over me," I apologized as I tried to stand up.

Dane's hand shot out, grabbing my wrist and pulling me to his chest.

"There is nothing to be sorry about...I just don’t want to rush this with you."

He sighed as he wrapped me in a bear hug, "but goddess, you make it almost impossible to walk away."

I smiled against his chest, letting his scent engulf me.I was nice to hear.

Dane cleared his throat, "Mom talked to the doctor, and he can see you in an hour.Just a checkup, make sure everything is okay with you and the pup."

Pup.

My heart rate picked up; did he really just say pup? He looked down at me, caressing my hair, "So, am I going to give birth to a pup?"

Dane started laughing hard, "No! We refer to our kids as pups.It will be a baby though.I’m sorry I shouldn't have said it like that."

He leaned down, kissing the top of my head.

"I need to take a shower and get ready then..."

I trailed off as I stood and made my way to the bathroom.

As I let the hot water roll down my back, I let my mind wander.

First, about Dane and how perfect he is.

Not just physically, though I doubt anyone could get a body as close to perfect as what he has, but him overall.

He’s so respectful and caring.

My insecurities started rising the more I thought of how mouthwatering he was.I stepped from the shower and stood in front of the large mirror staring at myself.

I’m far from having a perfect body, something other girls always liked to point out to me growing up, and many men have made comments about it.

What if I fall for him and then he realizes, after one time of seeing me naked, that he can do better? I jumped, grabbing a towel to wrap around me, as there was a growl outside the bathroom and into the living room.

Dane jumped up, wrapping his arms around me, "What happened?"

"Umm...don’t laugh but I think I heard the rabid coyote outside the window again."

Dane quickly stepped back from me, and I noticed his eyes were no longer sky-blue but now solid grey, almost silver.

A low growl rumbled from deep in his chest, "Stay in here,"

his voice was deep, threatening as he turned and stormed out the front door, slamming it behind him.

That was when I realized I was still covered by only a towel.

Water still dripping from my wet hair all over the floor.

A growl erupted outside, loud enough and close enough to rattle the windows, following what I could only describe as what sounded like wood splintering into a thousand pieces.

What the hell was going on? Had there really been a wild animal outside the house? I didn’t have time to think about anything else, Dane! The sudden urge to protect Dane had me running as fast as I could to the bedroom.

I threw on some sweats and a t-shirt as I heard shouting outside.I ran out the door, scanning the area, seeing people gathering on the side of the house.I pushed my way through the crowd to find Dane in the middle of the I couldn’t help but be impressed by his raw strength.

As if he could feel me behind him, Dane’s head shot towards me, "Ash, take Holly back inside."

He growled out.

I saw a man step around Dane as he walked toward me, a small smile on his face.I couldn’t help but notice that he wasn’t as big as Dane, but he was definitely bigger than Kain.

Ash gently grabbed my arm as he led me back into the house.

I looked back at Dane, seeing the man he had been holding start to fight back.

"Let.Me.Go!"

I glared at Ash as I tried to wiggle free from his grasp.

He shook his head, looking down at me, "Sorry, Alpha said to bring you back in here."