Page 168 of Just Wait

Fine.

Some of it might be their talent, but I’m allowed to be a hater.

“Has anyone told you that you have a killer resting bitch face?” Lumen wraps her arm around my lower back.

I lift my shoulder to give her space to cuddle up to my side, and she doesn’t disappoint. Her arm hooks around my back as she tilts toward me, chest to chest.

“I prefer to consider it an impressive glower.” I smirk. “Does it turn you on, sweetheart?”

She grins unapologetically. “There’s probably something wrong with my brain because it does.”

My canines dig into my lower lip almost painfully.

Sweet fucking hell.

All I’ve been able to think about the last few days is how badly I ache to bite her. Once we have a bond, I won’t have to worry about her getting skittish and trying to run off.

“Mmm, so tell me,” I say, sliding my hand down to cup her ass. She’s clad in this sexy little skater skirt, and I bet I could flip it up and fuck her in it with no problem. “How do you feel about being chased?”

Her head tilts, her bluish-gray eyes dilating. “I think I need more information before making a call.”

“Fair enough.” I chuckle.

Goddamn.

She’s so fucking pretty.

She’s wearing dark eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick, but I can still make out the freckles on the bridge of her nose and over her cheeks.

“You know the resort we’re going to be staying at over the break?”

“Yeah.” Her head bobs, and her dark hair falls around her shoulders.

“The property is expansive. They have a hedge maze with a gazebo in the center.” I wiggle my eyebrows. “Apparently they use it for weddings and such, but I was thinking about renting the space one night to use it for something a little naughtier.”

“You want to chase me?” she asks, her eyelashes fluttering. “That’s so hot.”

“Yeah?”

“Yes.”

“I thought it might be a fun little treat for Riser’s birthday, even if we can’t do it on Halloween night.” My hand tightens on her ass. “We’ll need to set up some rules, but if you’re down, I’ll go ahead and reserve the space.”

She nods, planting her hand on my chest as she stretches up. I bend to meet her, but she doesn’t kiss me.

Her other hand brushes over my beard, and she gets close to my ear. “By the way, I think my period is finally over. Well, it’s still a gamble, but I’m willing to risk it if you are.” Her warm breath fans down my neck, and she kisses my jaw. “Come find me after the show.” With that, she spins away, heading over to Malcolm, who immediately wraps her up in his arms.

Logically speaking, I want Lumen tethered to all three of us. My best friends are just as attached to her as I am, and that’s a good thing.

I want that fulfillment alphas talk about when describing pack life.

Un-fucking-fortunately, my instincts are less rational, and thoughts of murdering Mal with my bare hands flash through my mind.

Well, fuck.

What are the signs of going feral?

Lumen is determined to have a fully rabid alpha on her hands. The club switched to some dirty, bump-and-grind music after we left the stage, and she seems to have no idea how close I am to snapping.