Fated

Chapter Six

"This was not part of an uprising." Ric was currently sitting in the Pack's conference room listening to Tate summarize the information they had so far. His mind was only half on what Tate was saying; the other half was on his mate. He wondered if she had awoken but knew Scarlet was keeping watch over her and would inform him the minute she woke. Marcy and Zan were ensuring everyone left safely. He still couldn't wrap his mind around at the fact they were mates. "Tariq are you listening man..." His Beta tried to get his attention whilst Lief just chuckled and stared at him saying "My baby cousin sure is one lucky gal" Ric tried not to blush. Men don't blushed growled his wolf. "Sorry Tate, continue." "As I was saying Em's kidnapping was not part of uprising- we have neither evidence nor no recent rumors of any uprising among the vampires. The vampire Drac is probably in hiding since we can't pin point a location for him or the unknown female vampire. I sent Zan to investigate as soon as we knew she was kidnapped by one." Lief who was across the room made his way to Ric's desk and sat on it. "Well lets rule out uprising for now....what other motive do we have? Who would want to hurt Emily?" The mentioning of hurt and Emily had his wolf growling. He noticed Lief suddenly gone silent. "What's the matter Lief?" "Maybe this is not about Em....maybe it has something to do with the Gemini Coven...but I have to talk to Emily before I can confirm my theory." Ric was a bit agitated about not getting answers. He wanted the matter of his mate's safety fixed but he guessed he have to wait....

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Emily snuggled closer into her warm pillow. After everything that has happened she finally felt safe. During her brief pace of consciousness before she blacked out she saw her cousin Lief carrying her. She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that it wasn't Tariq. She guessed she wasn't that high up on his priority list. At least her bed showed her some love she thought and she snuggled closer into the comforting warmth. She was about to drift off until she heard her pillow growl but realizing pillows don't growl she got up with a start only to be greeted by Tariq. A half-dressed drowsy Tariq. She then realized she was sleeping on his chest earlier and he was her 'pillow'. Emily looked at Ric hoping for an explanation but he just laid there and watched her lazily. Feeling awkward she attempted to move off the bed he growled and grabbed her, rolling her under him and nuzzling her neck.....

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Emily was paralyzed. She can't believe her mate was here in bed with her-nuzzling her neck! She fantasied about moments like this for years when he would finally accept her.....she quickly snapped back to reality when he started trailing kisses down the column of her neck. Letting out a frustrated moan she wrestled him to get up. However this caused Ric to growl more and tighten his grip on her arms. The more she fought the more his kisses became urgent with passion and rough as his eager hands caressed every inch of her trembling body. Emily was sure there would be bruises on her sensitive skin in the morning. Having unsuccessfully managed to get off the bed she surrendered to his sweet assaults. This gave Ric more encouragement in his seduction. She noticed a crazed look in his eyes and realized his wolf was in control but it was too late for he bit into her neck claiming her as his forever. The pain was unbearable causing her to whimper. She felt his body tense above as he gentling let go of her. He stood beside the bed with a pained expression-one filled with regret before growling and storming out the room leaving the door hanging on its' hinges.