Read A Wolf's Savage Embrace Online
Authors: Darlene Kuncytes
Luke took Kats hand as they walked up the steps to the front door of Desmond’s estate - his strong fingers intertwining with hers.
When he paused at the door and knocked, she gave him a curious glance. The two men were as close as brothers, and each time that they had been to the house, Luke had always just walked through the entrance - never bothering to announce himself.
“I'm not taking the chance of walking in on them running around the place naked," Luke explained with a grin.
"I'm fairly sure Des would kill me if I ever saw Abby in any form of a state of undress. And I am just not in the mood to have my ass handed to me on a platter by the possessive bloodsucker at the moment."
Kat couldn't help herself - she burst out laughing.
Yes, from what she had seen of Desmond and his protectiveness of Abby, she had no doubt that he would do serious damage to the poor fool who ever stumbled upon his mate in the nude. She nodded her understanding and waited – painfully aware of the feel of her hand in his.
The sounds of laughter reached their ears and Kat rolled her eyes as Luke fidgeted beside her uncomfortably.
Suddenly the door opened and Desmond stood there, a slight scowl marring his face.
Desmond LaGrange was a foreboding sight standing there.
Well over six foot tall, with his muscular body covered only in a black robe - his jet black hair and piercing sea blue eyes, completely mesmerizing – and Kat was again taken by his impressive figure. There was no denying that the man was a spectacular sight, and just oozed with a quiet intimidation.
His expression softened somewhat when he saw Luke and Kat standing there; but there was still a subtle look of annoyance that he couldn’t quite hide at being disturbed.
He and Abby had only been bonded a little over a week, and Kat was quite certain that he was not willing to share her yet - or
ever
if she had to guess. The two of them were completely and utterly in love.
"Katrina, Luke," he said, motioning them in.
As Kat walked through the entryway, she caught sight of Abby rushing down the stairs - awkwardly cinching one of Desmond’s robes around her waist.
As she hit the second to last stair, her feet caught up in the much too long hem of the robe and she tripped, propelling herself forward with a shriek.
Kat gasped, but in a flash, Desmond was there, catching her securely in his strong arms.
"Are you all right, my love?" she heard him whisper in her ear lovingly, and Kat couldn’t help the sigh that passed her lips.
Their love was a powerful force that radiated off of them and touched everyone that was witness to it.
Oh, to only experience something half as pure, Kat thought to herself, and was suddenly aware of Luke standing behind her, his arm wrapping itself around her waist - and she tried desperately to keep her beating heart quiet.
"Always the graceful one, Abs," Luke chuckled - his breath blowing against Kats neck as he spoke - and she involuntarily shivered.
Abby graced him with an earthshattering smile; her emerald green depths sparkling with happiness.
"Captain Klutz at your service," she laughed, then turned her head back towards Desmond; who still held her firmly in his embrace, as if afraid to let her go. She raised her hand to his cheek and cupped it gently. "Thank you, darling," she murmured softly. “for catching me once again.”
Desmond lowered his head and kissed her.
"Always, sweetness," he replied before dipping his head to whisper something in her ear that made Abby's cheeks flame red - and Kat was once again awed by the perfect beauty of this couple - all dark and light, complimenting the other. It was as if some higher power had created them for the soul purpose of being together – and it was beyond humbling. To be witness to their bond was nothing less than awe-inspiring.
"Oh, for God's sake - can't you two give it a rest," Luke laughed, his hold on Kat tightening just a fraction, and her entire body tingled.
After only a moment, she gathered her strength and stepped away from him to move closer to where Desmond and Abby stood.
"You just wait, Lucas!" Abby tittered, walking over to give each of them a hug. "How about some coffee?" she asked, pulling Kat along with her towards the kitchen without giving them the opportunity to protest – but Luke was grateful for the distraction.
He needed a minute alone with Desmond.
"Sounds good," Luke called to their receding backs - then gave Des a look that the vampire immediately understood and motioned him toward his study.
"We'll be along shortly, my love," Desmond informed Abby with a smile.
Desmond closed the door to his study and motioned for Luke to take a seat. He made his way around the large mahogany desk and sat down, giving Luke a knowing smile.
"So tell me, my friend. What has you so troubled?”
Luke took a deep breath and gave Desmond a weary smile.
"I don't even know where to begin," he said, running his hand over his eyes. "Kat found out this morning that she has a sister."
Desmond's eyes widened slightly, but he remained silent; knowing that there was more to come.
"Shit, Des. She's in danger because she killed that witch. And she says that now we're all in danger, and she wants to go get her sister alone, and I know there is more - but she just won't tell me. And it’s frustrating the hell out of me.” He finished with a shake of his head - completely exasperated.
Desmond squeezed the bridge of his nose and sighed.
"What do you think she is keeping from you?" he asked quietly, and Luke shrugged.
"I just don't know.
But I get the feeling that Lexie's Coven is much more of a threat than she is letting on. She’s really scared, Des.”
"Let me see what I can find," Desmond offered, his tone quiet and serious, and Luke knew he was worried that Abby might yet again be in danger. Her Fey blood was a commodity that many in the supernatural world still desired, and Luke knew that Desmond worried constantly that someone would eventually get to her- even though his reputation was a huge deterrent - and the Vampire would move Heaven and Earth to insure her safety.
"We're heading out to South Carolina to pick up her sister," Luke went on. "I think that the Coven is more interested in Kat and her, than anyone else - but I wanted you to be aware. I don't want to take any chances with yours or Abby's safety.”
"I appreciate that, my friend." Desmond said, standing and walking over to Luke.
"I will find out all I can of her Coven - but I want you and Katrina to return here once you have retrieved her sister." He laid his hand on Luke's shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Safety in numbers and all that," he said lightly, trying to ease Luke's worry. "Is there anything you need? Cash…credit cards? Anything at all, just ask."
Luke shook his head and stood also; smiling at his friend in gratitude.
"Can you take that woman's damned stubbornness away?" He asked with a grin, and Desmond burst out laughing.
"If I could, don't you think I would have done that with my mate?”
"So,” Abby said as she poured the water into the coffee maker. "Tell me what's going on with you and Luke?"
Kat groaned, and dropped her head in her hands.
"Nothing! Absolutely nothing."
"Oh, come on Katrina.”
Abby scoffed; taking a seat beside her and pulling one of her hands into hers. "I see the way that man looks at you.”
"Abs, it's complicated.
The man infuriates me - he's stubborn and arrogant and...” she shook her head sadly, her throat suddenly feeling tight. "And I need you to talk him out of going with me."
"Going?" Abby asked in confusion.
"Where are you going?"
"Oh, Lord Abs.
Everything is just such a mess. My mom called me this morning and told me that I have a sister.” She shook her head angrily. “A sister for God’s sake! And that I have to go get her – that…she’s in serious danger."
Abby's mouth dropped open - her eyes as huge as saucers.
She knew that Kat and her mother weren't close - but to hear that she had a
sister
came as a complete shock. "You never knew?" she breathed and Kat shook her head miserably.
"And now because I killed that bitch Lexie; she says that we're all in danger.
Abs, something big is happening. I can feel it - and I'm scared. My mother was adamant about me leaving Luke behind, but as usual, he’s being an ass and insisting that he come with me.” She took a deep breath and looked at Abby beseechingly. “You need to talk him out of it. She said that he'd be killed if I didn't leave him, and I just can’t risk…”
Abby pulled Kat into her embrace, and rubbed her back soothingly.
"Oh, honey. Stop worrying so. Luke can take care of himself - believe me. And, I think it's a good idea that if you must go - you don't go alone. If you have a bad feeling; then you have to trust your gut.”
Kat nodded miserably, feeling as if her world - actually
their
world was on a precipice of something that none of them had any control over. And her only hope was that it wasn't going to get any of them killed.
“Promise me that you two will be careful." Abby said, hugging Kat tightly. She kissed Luke on the cheek and walked back to Desmond, who stood in the shade of the porch - and he instantly wrapped his arms around her - kissing the top of her head tenderly.
Luke helped Kat into the SUV and walked back over to where Abby and Desmond stood. "Thank you." He said with a nudge to Desmond’s shoulder.
"There is no need for thanks, my friend," Desmond replied with a smile.
“Just be safe.”
Abby smiled up at Luke, her eyes shining with humor.
"Play nice, Lucas," she warned, and Luke grinned at her.
"Don't I always?" he asked; and Abby burst out laughing.
“I mean it! Take things slow with her. Remember - patience is a virtue.”
“Well; then I’m about the most
non-virtuous
man that you will ever meet. Patience is definitely not my thing.” He laughed and kissed her once again quickly on the cheek. He graced her with a wink, and walked over to the SUV and hopped in.
Abby and Desmond stood and watched as they pulled away.
Finally, she turned and wrapped her arms around her mates’ neck – gazing up at him. “You know, they’ll most likely end up killing each other - don’t you?” She murmured with a teasing grin – before leaning up on tiptoes, and gently nibbling on his chin.
Desmond pulled her more securely against him as laughter rumbled in his chest.
“I’d put money on it,” he replied before sweeping her up into his arms and carrying her inside.