If it hadn’t been for Susanna reporting Forest Peak, I would have lost a limb, if not my life. I swore to her she would be our Omega.
“Enough, Rafe,” I snapped at my pack-brother. Rafael sighed and scrubbed his palm over his face.
Cade’s pleasure echoed from his side of the bond. A similar one to how it felt when I touched her.
Eva was lovely, strong, and determined.
Every facet inside of me wanted to take her in my arms, and we’d have to let her go once we brought Susanna back. My stomach twisted at the thought, but I ignored it.
My phone vibrated in my pocket, and I fished it out, taking the distraction.What could the Orphan Foundation want?
Chapter 18
Rafe drove to the front of the building, under an awning that blocked out the moon. A golden tint lit the venue, caused by the warm lighting. Tonight, while we were out, I’d find a way to contact Roberto. Some use had to come out of memorizing his number.
From the car ahead of us, two men exited, and one held open the door, while the other held his hand out. A small hand settled in his, and a long leg stretched out. He helped the woman up, steadying her as she balanced on her heels.
They treated her gently as they shuffled her forward with a besotted expression on their faces. A look my Alphas would never direct my way. My heart throbbed with acute pain.
I felt someone watching me and turned to meet Dorian’s unreadable gaze. He’d surprised me by sitting next to me, although he kept space between us to the point that it was noticeable.
“I know. I must behave,” I sniped, lowering my tone to mock him.
He continued to stare at me, so I turned away.
“Why do you want an Epad?” Dorian suddenly asked, taking me completely aback with the sudden question.
I studied him, debating how to answer. His expression remained bland, with the barest interest in his eyes.
“I miss drawing,” I admitted, offering them a hint of myself.Onlya hint. I had to unless I wanted to be obvious about wanting access to the internet.
“You draw?” Cade asked loudly and turned in the passenger seat to pin me with his shocked attention.
I hummed, not elaborating. Digital art commissions were how I had money saved up. That and with Roberto’s help from opening up a bank account under his name for me to use.
“Draw me?” Cade murmured, wiggling his eyebrows.
My lips twitched, and I stifled my smile. It was getting easier and easier for him to make me smile, and that was dangerous.
“Maybe. But you’ll have to do as I say.” I said what I wanted to instead of remaining silent.
Cade chortled. “Oh ho, I’d be happy to follow orders.”
Rafe snorted and slid the car up the drive.
“Is this another auction?” I asked, watching the nicely dressed valet jog to Rafe’s side. He slid out and handed him the keys.
Dorian’s eyes flicked to mine, seeming irritated. “No.”
“It was just a question,” I mumbled. I reached for the door handle, but it opened before I could touch it. I raised my eyes to Cade.
He shook his waiting hand. Thick emotion throbbed in my throat, and I took his hand quickly before I made it more awkward. He helped me to my feet, and his arm slid around mywaist, grazing my ass on the way. Since the dark green silk slip was so thin, I could feel his warmth radiating.
I pressed my lips together to contain my groan. His touch blazed a fire to life through me.
Cade guided me through the propped double doors into a lobby with arching columns and pristine tile that reflected light off them.
I kept my smile fixed. Everywhere I looked, people were dressed beautifully. Gowns, suits, heels—there was elegance in the fabric, jewels, and accessories. It reminded me of the sort of parties my father used to force me to attend.
