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“That’s right, I’m talking about a bit of a punishment, because you’ve got one coming. And it’s going to be a little more painful than what I did this morning. Now I won’t lie. It was difficult to walk away, but you seem to have a problem with tellin’ the truth.”

“You won’t lay a hand on me,” Kai spat back.

“I imagine I’ll enjoy turning your pretty ass pink.”

“Stop it. I’m not one of your wolves. You don’t command me.”

“Oh but you will submit, sweetheart. Because what you did leavin’ the house like that, I’m not having it.”

Is he fucking serious?Fresh anger tore through Kai, confused at her body’s reaction, desiring the Neanderthal who’d deliberately left her aching in bed that morning. She closed her eyes, focusing her energy like she’d done at the cabin.

“No, no, no, ya don’t with that magick again,” he warned.

Kai’s eyes flew open as he rushed toward her. Caging her with his arms, he flattened his palms against the glass. His legs straddled hers, and Kai’s taut tips brushed against his hard chest.

“Whatever you did to me…funny how just now it didn’t work. You see, sweetheart. I reckon that only happens once. And Kai?” Jake brushed his lips to her cheek. “That spanking is absolutely happening now.”

Kai pressed her palms to his chest; his masculine scent stirred around her. Heat from his body emanated onto hers, and she struggled to remain focused as he continued to speak.

“Something about you. You came to me…sought me out, and now things are going to be done my way. But you know…” Jake pressed his lips to her ear, sucking its fleshy lobe between his teeth. Biting gently, he held her in place. “…I think you like this. Being at my will. Against the wall. This is what you want.”

“I’m sorry for leaving…you wouldn’t listen. I had to come see her.” Kai’s head rested against the warm, sun-drenched panes. As Jake moved his lips to her neck, heat blossomed between her legs.

“You will learn to trust me,” he murmured against her creamy flesh.

“I…I have been on my own a long time,” she stated.

“No longer,” he said.

His beard lightly grazed her cheek, and Kai opened her eyes. His gaze held hers as his lips brushed over hers.

“You will submit, Kai. There can be no other way,” he growled.

As Jake’s mouth crushed onto hers, Kai melted underneath his strength. Alpha. She kissed him back, gently tasting him. Running her hands down his chest, they settled on his hips and he pressed his body onto hers. Dear Goddess, what is it about this man?

“Do not fight me on this, woman, because this,” Jake rocked his erection up against her, “you and I. We have something to explore. But it won’t be done on a bed of lies.”

“Ah, Goddess,” Kai breathed, continuing to seek his lips as he lightly kissed her.

Jake tore himself away, his eyes focused on Kai’s. “Sam’s coming. We will deal with this when we get home.”

Home?Kai blinked, and his words settled in her mind. Home was far, far away. Not in New Orleans.

“Here she is.” Jake released Kai, backing away.

Captivated by the Alpha, words failed her as he commanded her body. Master. There was no person who’d ever dominated her, yet there was no denying her beast’s response to the wolf.

The sound of Samantha’s voice drew her attention, and Kai’s eyes flashed to the redheaded witch who now stood in the room. Quintus nodded to her as he entered the room.

“Before we get started, I want you to be clear on Kai’s kind…she will need your guidance,” Samantha told him.

“I want the truth.” Jake focused on Kai.

Samantha nodded at her. Kai’s stomach tightened as she summoned the courage to tell the wolf. She bit her lip and turned to look out the window.

“My kind. We are very rare.” She rubbed her fingers over her eyes and faced the Alpha. “I am Pixiu.”

“What?” Jake raised his eyebrows, his tone skeptical.