Seductions (Alpha City Book 4) (8 page)

B
rody walked back
into the house not realizing how late it was. The kitchen was clean and the overhead light had been turned off. He started walking toward her room when he noticed that the light was on in the library.

Sage was lying on the couch with a book in her hand. He smiled when he saw she had on one of his long button-up shirt and long socks. She looked so comfortable.

“You’re staring,” Sage muttered, pulling the pen out from between her teeth.

“Yes ma’am, I am. You look so comfortable.”

“Come cuddle with me.”

Smiling he walked over and stood over her. “I don’t think we’ll both fit.”

“Sure we will.” Sage pulled on his hand and moved over to the side giving him enough room to lie down. “Come on, big boy.”

Brody smiled and sat down, then lay back on the couch. He liked her playful like this and relaxed. His body was almost falling off when Sage moved her body over to the side so she was partially lying on top of him. Dear Lord, this woman is killing me, he thought, lying completely still, allowing her to be in control. Propping her head in her hand, Sage gazed up at him. Slowly she ran her other hand up and down his chest.

“Now we fit,” Sage pointed out.

“Are you comfortable?” Brody asked, concerned. He wanted her comfortable because she could lie on him all night if she wanted to.

“You’re like my own personal pillow.” Sage batted her lashes at him in a playful mood. Then she sucked her bottom lip in her mouth. Brady knew he should look away instead he followed her actions.

“You can lie on top of me anytime you want.” He could hear his own heart beating faster as Sage continued to look at him with those fuck-me eyes of hers. He could feel himself getting bigger the longer she stared at him. He didn’t dare move, knowing that if he did she would feel how hard he was.

“How did everything go with Lex?” Sage asked.

Looking away from her sweet lips, Brody answered, “It’s fine. He feels the same way as I do and we both worry about the girls getting hurt.”

“They will understand.”

Shaking his head, Brody replied, “No Sage, they won’t.” Brody picked up a piece of Sage’s hair and started playing with it. “Put yourself in their shoes. When they find out what kind of danger they were in, and that their Alpha had a chance to get them out but chose to use them as guinea pigs, how do you think they’re going to feel?” Brody shook his head again. “So no, they won’t understand and I won’t blame them. What matters is that I keep them safe. I can take them being mad at me, but I don’t know if I can forgive myself if something happens to them.”

Sage lay her head down on his chest. “You will. I know you will.”

“How do you know that? How can you be so sure? I can’t even…”

“Brody.” Cupping his jaw, Sage leaned up and pressed her lips against his, and whatever thoughts he was having disappeared. Now all he could think about was Sage and how soft her skin was as it pressed up against his. All he could think about was that they had too many clothes on. When she ground herself against him, hitting the rising appendage, he knew it was only a matter of time before he lost it. The woman was seducing him with her voice, her body, and her gentle nature. Everything about her drew him in. Her velvety sexy voice was pure lust. Her body was soft and curvy, and her calm nature made him want to protect her and never let her go.

Flipping her underneath him, Brody went completely still, waiting for any sign she wanted this to continue. Both of them stared at each other until he couldn’t stand it any longer. He had to kiss those plump, sweet lips again. They curved just right, making him go weak in the knees. Damn…whenever she parted her lips, he couldn’t think straight. They both moved at the same time, crashing into each other, their teeth clacked against each other, but neither of them stopped. His tongue moved further inside, demanding her to be his. It was fast, exotic, and simply the best kiss of his life.

The woman wasn’t holding anything back as she melted into him, pulling up his shirt until he yanked it free so she could run her hands up his chest. Her eyes lit up as she scraped her fingernails down his chest. She had no clue what she was doing. Marking him, making him just as much hers as she was his. Gripping her shirt, Brody gave it one final tug; buttons flew off, hitting the floor. He stopped and just stared at how beautiful she was. Her breasts would fit perfectly in his hands. The round globes tightened under his stare. He could hear her heart beating faster as he continued to look his fill, but still he wanted her to be sure. There would be no going back. She would be his to love and protect.

“Are you sure? I will stop now, but I need to hear you say it.” Brody didn’t have to wait long before she grasped at his jeans, popping the button and pulling the zipper down. Then the little vixen brought her feet up and pushed his pants down his legs. Reaching back, he pulled his boots off, throwing them on the floor. His shaft pushed free, landing on her stomach. “Say it, Sage. Say that you’re mine. I have to hear you say it.”

“I’m ready, Brody. I want you more than anything. Please take me now.” Her eyes flickered as they gazed at each other. Leaning back, he pulled her up then turned her around, facing the couch.

“I’ve dreamed of you this way. Look.” Brody pointed at the mirror behind the couch. “I want you to see how much I want you.” He kissed the side of her neck, licking the place where her pulse jumped. “When we make love, I want to see you come, and I want you to see me. There will never be a doubt what you mean to me.”

Brody slipped his hands around her body, one covering her breast, the other moving inside her panties and across her pussy. He didn’t push his finger inside yet. He wanted to take his time. Tonight, he would erase every bad memory she had with her past lovers. Tonight and for the rest of her life, Sage Wingate was his.

Her mouth opened with a gasp as Brady circled her clit, pushing his finger inside slightly than bringing it back out, teasing her. “Nothing else matters but me and you.”

Closing her eyes, Brody took her earlobe into his mouth and bit down gently. “Open your eyes, Sage.” Her eyes flew open and followed his hand as he pulled on her tight bud, moving his finger around and around making her breath hitch. He could see that she was about to come. Her breathing became short and her nails dug into his arms.

“Mark me, baby.” Brody demanded. His eyes had turned gold as he stared into the mirror watching his mate. He continued to tease her until she couldn’t take it anymore and screamed out. He pushed his finger inside and held still as her pussy clenched around him.

“Brody!” It was only one word, but the look in her eyes told him she was ready for more.

He grabbed the edges of her panties and ripped them off, discarding them to the floor with the rest of their scattered clothing. Bending her forward more, Brody slowly pushed inside. He growled against her ear when he felt how wet she was. He was a big man, but Sage’s body opened wide for him, allowing him to push further inside.

“Don’t stop, please don’t stop,” Sage begged, making him crazy. Pulling her legs further apart, Brody drove deeper. He didn’t want to hurt her so he kept his strokes nice and easy, building her back up again. “Harder,” Sage demanded, her eyes narrowed as she held on, digging her fingernails across his forearms. Brody couldn’t stop now. She had pushed him over as he slammed into her, pushing her body forward into the couch. “More!” Sage screamed out.

And that was when he pulled her body tight against him and gave her what she asked for. Brody fucked her until her head pushed back against his chest and she came again. He watched as Sage pushed back more, taking everything he gave. She clenched around him tightly as he bit down on her shoulder, marking her to be his forever. He thought his heart had stopped when he growled out her name and came inside of her. They both became completely still as he released every last drop inside of her.

He waited to see if she would yell at him for marking her. They hadn’t talked about it yet, but he didn’t regret it. He licked the wound clean then looked up in the mirror, waiting for her to scream at him. Instead, she turned her head and kissed him on the cheek. “When will I change?” Sage asked.

“Soon. You will know when the time is right. Your bear will let you know when she’s ready to come out,” Brody said. He knew that she was going to be in pain once his saliva got into her bloodstream. “Sage, you will feel some pain once my bite gets into your bloodstream. Hold on to me and it will pass.” Before she could say anything, Sage bent over in pain. “Breathe, baby. Just breathe.”

“I’m trying!” Sage yelled at him. He held on, talking in her ear. Her breathing was sharp as she gasped hard for breath. He hated that he had put her in so much pain, but this was the only way to mate.

He rubbed her stomach until the pain started to ease up. “Are you okay?” When she didn’t say anything, he picked her up and carried her to his bedroom. Kissing the side of her face, Brody inhaled her scent. “Sage, please tell me you’re okay.” He was feeling so guilty and needed to know she was going to be all right.

Opening her eyes, Sage whispered, “I’m better now. The pain is going away, but I’m so tired.”

“Close your eyes, baby. Go to sleep. I’ll watch after you.” Brody laid her down as she closed her eyes. He pulled her closer and closed his eyes. She was finally his.

“
I
’m in a dream
. I know I’m in a dream.” Sage realized that she was dreaming, but she didn’t know how to wake up. Pinching herself wasn’t working as she kneeled behind bushes. Why was she in the woods? That was when she heard the one voice that could make her blood run cold.

She watched as Claudia Blackwood and her minions furiously looked for something on the ground. Her fingers twitched as the rage of her mother’s murder burned inside of her. Then the feeling hit her, and she knew that she needed to keep hidden. It was something that had never happened to her before. She always knew what she was going to do if she ever had the chance, but this feeling was actually hindering her from moving. It was so strong that she started to panic. Her neck started tingling and she remembered the sister stone. Pulling it out from underneath her shirt, the stone began to glow as she stared down at it.

What did all this mean and what was Claudia looking for? When she tried to get up, the feeling hit her again. It was the sister stone and it wouldn’t let her act on her revenge. Sage could kill her now and save the people she loves the most. Alpha City would be safe…but the stone glowed again, making her hide like a coward.

She needed to do this not just for her family, but also for Brody. She loved him, and for the first time in her life she’d found a man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. And what made it so special was that he loved her, too.

Sage heard something, drawing her attention back toward Claudia. Chills ran up her arms when the woman turned in her directions and stared straight at the bushes she was hiding behind. Her first thought was that she had been caught. Immediately, her breath caught in her throat as she waited.

“I found something,” A guard yelled out. Claudia’s icy blue eyes continued to look in her direction hesitating, but finally she turned and walked over to where the guard was, and Sage released the breath she had been holding. She tried to see through the bushes, but she couldn’t see anything unless she stood up a little. That’s when the feeling hit her again, prompted her to stay down.

“Look what we have here.” Sage didn’t have to look to know that she had been caught. She turned around and found Nick Bernstein smiling down at her. She hated this man just as much as she did Claudia. He was evil, just like her. The scar that went down the side of his cheek made him look feral, and only one side of his mouth slid up in a smile. Rubbing his hands together, Nick walked closer to her. “I’ve been waiting for this day. We were interrupted a few times before, but now there is nothing standing in my way.” Nick leaned in closer and hesitated before speaking again, “You see, I don’t think Claudia will stop me this time. She will enjoy hearing you scream, just like she laughed when your mother screamed out in pain.”

Sage let her rage go, sending a fiery blast toward Nick. Unfortunately, she missed and Nick knocked her down on the ground, pulling her arms above her head. Jerking her up, Nick licked the side of her ear. “I’m going to enjoy our short time together, then your mate will be easy pickings.”

Her growl could be heard roaring throughout the woods. “I will kill you if you touch him.”

“Oh, we plan on doing that, but first he’s going to show us where the entrance to Valceria is, and you are the bait. Thank you, Sage. This plan is so much better.”

“No!” she screamed out…

Sage gasped, trying to catch her breath. Her lower lip trembled as her eyes searched the room. She was in Brody’s bedroom. His scent was infused inside of her now, bringing her some peace. Reaching out, she discovered that his side of the bed was cold. Where was he? She had to find him and make sure he was safe. He had to be safe.

Getting up, Sage realized that she was naked. A fresh set of clothes lay at the bottom of the bed. She couldn’t even smile at how sweet the man was, because she feared for his life. They were going to use her as bait and make him show where the entrance was.

Sage didn’t pull up her hair or even brush her teeth. Once she got her shirt on she was out the door, searching for her mate. Laughter could be heard from the kitchen. When she got to the entrance of the kitchen, she fell to her knees, gasping for breath. Brody quickly rushed to her side, pulling her up and into his lap, checking her body for injury.

The color drained from his face. “What’s wrong? Tell me, what’s wrong?”

Swallowing hard, Sage cried out, “I thought…I…it was so real—” Sage rubbed her hands up and down Brody, checking to make sure he was okay.

Me-Len stood beside, her rubbing her hand. “What was real?”

“The dream.” Tears flooded her eyes. “It was so real. Claudia and her guard were looking for something in the woods.”