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a team like you said before. We need a plan. If Josephine is a wolf like I believe she is then we have to find out who she’s working for.

We have to beat them at their own game.”

“How do we even know she’s working for anyone,” Cole asked.

“I approached her on the street and asked her for a date. It had nothing to do with her hunting me down.”

“I don’t know, but I’m telling you she’s a wolf. Good genes, remember. She kept repeating that. Of course werewolves have good genes.”

“Shit. We can’t let her leave,” Zachary said quietly. “I’m going to make this right. Marley, I’m sorry for not listening to you. Sometimes I think if I can’t see or smell something then it isn’t there, but I should have known your senses are already stronger than mine. Please forgive me.”

He pulled her into his arms, cradling her to him. “Of course I forgive you. I love you.”

They smiled at each other, and some of the anger settled. Multiple expressions passed over her husband’s face while he thought, but the moment he smiled, she knew he figured out something genius.

“All right, this is what we’re going to go do.”

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Now that they had a plan and her husband made it up to her deliciously before they went to bed, Marley felt so much more at ease.

The moon shone brightly across the clear, dark sky from her bedroom window. It would be full in a couple of more days, and she could feel the pull throughout her body even though she wasn’t in it.

Being in projection proved to be the only way she could truly watch over the surroundings even when she wasn’t awake.

Everything remained quiet outside. Guards patrolled around the estate but steered clear of the edge of woods. She knew the rival pack was through for tonight, but she’d make sure she put a stop to it if anything happened again.

“You know, I don’t think it’s healthy to always be in projection.

How does your mind get any rest?” Cole asked from behind her.

Marley continued to look out of the window. “My mind is fine, Cole. What are you doing here? I thought you would be with Josephine.”

Large hands gripped around her waist pulling her back against his body. The hardness nearly made her moan. God, he felt so good. His warmth sent a blazing heat throughout her.

“I don’t want to be with her. I want to be with you.”

Slowly, his hands ran upward until they rested just below her breasts. Heaviness settled in Marley’s stomach. She could feel her pussy become wet at his words.

“You know how much I love you, don’t you?” Cole said, nibbling on her neck.

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A shiver ran down her body. “I thought I was an obsession.”

Turning around, she looked into his eyes. “That’s what you said.”

Cole’s arms gripped around her tighter, molding the front of her body to his. She arched her back, leaning away, to get a better look into his face. The motion only brought his body leaning down toward hers.

“Obsession, love, addiction, I feel all of those for you, Marley.

Nothing I do or try can get you out of my head. You stalk my thoughts and my dreams. Every waking moment, you’re on my mind.

I’m going to talk to Zachary. That’s what I wanted to tell you. It’s the reason I came. I’ve been thinking about it for a while now, and it’s the only thing that makes sense.”

One of Cole’s hands slid up her back while the other one supported her arching body. Fingers wrapped into Marley’s hair, pulling her face to his. The taste of his mouth sucked her into a world of lust, and all she could think about was his blood. She had to taste him.

“No,” she said, pulling back. “Cole, you have to stop. I can’t control myself with you.”

“What are you talking about? Marley, don’t stop, please. You don’t have to control yourself with me.”

“You don’t understand. I want your blood.” She hesitated on the last word. Her body nearly went into spasms just thinking about what Cole’s essence did to her.

He stared into her eyes for a long time and then smiled. “Finish the blood tie, Marley. I want you to.”

“Blood tie? But I can’t read your thoughts, Cole.” Confused, she tried wiggling out of his arms. If she didn’t get away fast, she would submit, and having his permission was only making things a million times harder.

“Marley, with werewolves the third mark seals the deal. I guarantee if you bite me again, you’ll hear almost everything that runs through my mind. With the tie complete, we can hear each other. Our
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bond will be so much stronger than human and werewolf. I want you to bite me. Share this with me. Join us and make us one. Make me your mate, truly.”

Cole’s lips eased down on hers, applying the smallest amount of pressure. “Taste me, Marley.” Just at his touch, his flavor, she lost it.

Wrapping her arms around his neck, she ravished his lips. At her urgency, she felt him lose control. His hands frantically began to roam all over her body.

“Are you sure you want me to do this?” Marley asked between kisses.

“Yes, I’ve never wanted anyone but you.”

They ripped each other’s clothes off greedily. The feel of hard muscle beneath her hands drove her madness to another level.

Breaking her mouth from his, she ran her tongue along his throat down to the hard plains of muscle covering his body.

For the first time she recognized his scent, the part that made Cole himself. She never smelled anything more hypnotizing. Well, maybe Zachary’s cologne, which she noticed had gotten stronger lately. The moment she thought it, she realized it wasn’t cologne at all. She’d always been able to smell Zachary’s scent. She took one last deep breath and descended to her intended spot.

The fact they were several inches off of the ground didn’t affect Marley’s balance. This was second nature to her now. She floated down, kissing his defined abs. Fingers buried in her hair while his breathing deepened.

The length of Cole’s cock brushed against the inside of her breast, causing him to tighten his grip of her hair. Looking up, she grabbed around his width and watched while he shut his eyes. The moment her tongue ran across his tip, he inhaled deeply.

“Marley, you have no idea how much I love you.”

She took a small fraction of his length into her mouth, caressing him with her tongue. The sweet yet salty taste urged her on. She began to take in more, suctioning so she could get any pre-cum inside
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of her that she could. Tightening her lips slightly, she gauged his features for responses in his expressions.

The need to see his usual reserved personality unhinged drove her to bring him to the brink of pleasure. Little by little, his features tightened. The heavy lids of his eyes remained closed longer, no matter how much he tried to look at her. His breathing went from deep to inhaling through his mouth. He was so close she could taste it.

Cole pulled her up, and she let him. His lips connected with hers while his fingers traced her wet folds. The direct contact with her clit caused her whole body to convulse. Marley didn’t want to wait any longer. Her legs wrapped around his waist, pulling his lower body closer.

* * * *

The heat of Marley’s pussy burned into his stomach. It teased him, taunted him to enter her. He could already imagine her wet heat enveloping him. If he didn’t penetrate her soon he wasn’t sure what he would do. Her mouth preformed miracles. He had to have her now.

Cole reached around her thigh and traced her wet folds with his tip, teasing her clit. The breath disappeared from him completely as Marley locked her legs tighter around his waist and plunged down, taking his cock inside of her entirely. She went into an instant orgasm around him, tightening to the point of pain.

“Fuck,” Cole groaned, plunging into her hard.

Marley moaned while he began to thrust a fast, steady rhythm.

The taste of her mouth combined with her overpowering scent kept him under a spell. She was his, his true mate, the love of his life, and if Zachary agreed, she’d be both of their mates. That, of course, might pose a problem. Alphas didn’t share mates. Just because Marley marked him didn’t mean Zachary had to let them continue. He could still make Cole look for a mate to mark himself.

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Nails dug into his back while he sucked Marley’s nipple into his mouth. A cry poured through the room as she began to tighten again.

The need to shoot his come deep inside of her was almost unbearable, but he knew he couldn’t. Zachary would surely kill him. It was true they were in projection, but Marley had become pregnant while she projected with Zachary, so he wasn’t taking any chances.

“Bite me, Marley. Taste me and make us one.”

It took everything Cole had to hold off his release. Marley’s teeth sunk deeply into his skin, and he pulled out just in time to shoot all over her stomach. Every time she bit him things never felt more right.

This was supposed to happen. They were meant for each other. If Zachary kept them apart, he wasn’t sure what he was going to do.

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The sound of her son cooing through the voice monitor woke up Marley. Looking at the clock, it was close to seven in the morning.

She smiled, getting out of bed. Zachary was already gone, probably to make the bottle. He was good about that. The eeriness of when he knew their son awoke was still a mystery to her.

Slipping on a fresh robe, she walked to Demetri’s room. Her beautiful son looked up at her, smiling and waving his arms around.

She let out a giggle and quickly changed him. Warmth from arms wrapping around her waist made everything perfect. She knew exactly who it was. The scent was unmistakable.

“How are the two loves of my life this morning?” Zachary asked, nuzzling her neck.

“It seems we both woke up in a good mood.” Marley picked up their son, cradling him in her arms.

She took the bottle Zachary handed to her and sat down in the rocking chair. Demetri went right to eating while she looked at him lovingly. Light poured into the room while her husband opened the curtains. Her perfect morning was ruined when Josephine walked into the room.

“Cole told me what happened. I came to apologize about last night. You had every right to be upset, and I wanted to make amends.”

Marley’s mind screamed for her to take Josephine out. But she had to remember their plan. Cuddling Demetri closer to her body, she smiled at the blonde as best she could without it looking forced.

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“You’re not to blame for anything. Like Zachary said last night, I received some very upsetting news and needed to take it out on someone. I’m sorry it had to be you. Please accept my apology. It was wrong of me to do.”

“Of course. I hope you and I can be really good friends.”

A smile broke across Marley’s face. But this time it was genuine.

Just the thought of what they had planned for
Josie
cheered her up considerably. “I’m sure we will be. I have the best idea! How about you and I spend the day together?”

The girl actually smiled back. “I would love that. We’ll be like sisters! I always wanted a sister. Maybe someday we will be. Not biologically of course, but in other ways.”

“Sure. You never know.”

Throbbing already began to make itself known in Marley’s head.

Jesus, this was going to be a long day. Could she even make it halfway through without losing it? She would have to if they were ever going to get to put an end to whatever was going on.
Sisters
. This girl couldn’t be serious!

Testing, testing. One, two, three. Marley, can you hear me? If so,
come join me in bed. I’m not ready to get up, and I need you to keep
me warm. Marley, helloooo.”

She started laughing, shocked at Cole’s voice echoing in her head.

So it had really worked. She almost hadn’t believed it. Last night all she heard were her own thoughts. Zachary cleared his throat, looking at her concerned. Realizing they couldn’t hear Cole, she wiped the smile off of her face and looked down at Demetri.

Cole, I can hear you. Give me some time. You’re distracting me.

Hurry! I want you to come cuddle with me.

“Why don’t you go have breakfast and then have one of the maids go through my clothes to find you something to wear. I need to speak with my husband and spend some time with my son. I’ll meet up with you soon,” Marley said, looking back up at Zachary.

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“All right, I can’t wait. I’m going to go wake Cole up and tell him.

He’s going to be so excited!”

“I just bet he is.”

Josephine walked out of the door, and Zachary came forward, kneeling before her as she lifted Demetri up to her shoulder. She began to pat his back lightly while she looked at her husband.

“You saw Cole again last night. I know you were laughing about him, but I don’t know why. Marley, I think your change is erasing our marks completely.”

Startled, she sat forward. “So remark me. Can you do that?”

“Absolutely. Do you really want me to? Your mark as my mate is still intact. It’s just the blood tie that grows weak. I’m not sure anyone’s had to redo one before. Why were you laughing earlier?”

Should she feel guilty? She wasn’t sure. Oddly, though, she didn’t. The only thing that worried her was that Zachary wasn’t going to take the news too well.

“To answer your earlier question, yes, I saw Cole last night. I was laughing because I could hear his thoughts.”

“You bit him again?” Zachary asked quietly.

The look on his face was unreadable. “Yes, I’ve completed the blood tie.”

“I see. But this is your third time biting him. Am I correct?”

She watched him stand and walk to the window. Her heart began to ache. Why was her heart aching? She wanted to cry. Was she feeling what Zachary felt, or was she somehow deep down conflicted with these new emotions for two loves?