The car remained silent as we drove through the night. Hitting a sharp turn, Liam's tense driving caused Cecilia's head to slide across my shoulder.
Her soft lips brushed against my neck, and I went rigid immediately.
In her semi-conscious state, she instinctively moved the hand on my chest upward, looping it around my neck.
Something had startled her. She shifted slightly, her breathing quickening. Each warm exhale against my throat felt like gentle kisses on my Adam's apple.
Soren came alive inside me, alert and possessive.
[Our mate needs us], he growled, his voice rough with longing.
[Hold her! Let us protect her properly.]
My grip on her waist tightened, jaw clenched.
[No.
Not now.]
I brushed a strand of hair from her damp temple, soothing her shivers with the barest touch o
