Taming the Beast novel Chapter 16

"Aw baby, I didn't mean to make you cry," I said softly, trying to comfort her. The words slipped out of my mouth before I could stop them. Her eyes were a mixture of green, gray, and blue. They were clouded and she was angry.

"Don't call me that!" she snapped at me. I raised my hands in front of me, taking my hands away from her. She calmed down slightly before she looked at me again. "I'm going back downstairs. You should probably find your girlfriend," she sneered at me. She started leaving. I didn't want her to leave just yet. Even though we were arguing, I needed her around. I pulled her flush to me. She gasped as her cheeks turned bright red. I held her close to me; not wanting to let her go. I struggled to keep my breathing even.

"Caroline... please be careful. I don't want you to do something that you'll regret in the morning," I said softly. I was practically begging her. I caught her eyes. They were still a mixture of colors which meant that she was confused. I didn't mean to confuse her; I just couldn't stand being away from her. She bit her lip. I had to hold in a groan as my eyes followed her lips. She was freaking irresistible. I couldn't help myself. The pull to her was too great. I leaned towards her. I wanted to kiss her. I wanted to feel her warm plump lips against mine. I wanted to revel in her lips... in her body. I wanted her.

"I would regret this," she whispered hoarsely as I was only centimeters from her. I felt a pang shoot through my body as my wolf started whimpering again. I searched her face for anything and everything.

"Yeah, we should probably get back to the party," I said softly. I reluctantly let go of her. She sighed almost in relief and darted out of the room, which only made me hurt more. She didn't want to be around me. She didn't want to see me. I sighed and ran my hands over my face as I groaned.