Chapter 15
CHAPTER 15
K ile knew he was very close to losing control, but he’d be damned if he took her for the first time in the woods. That would come later. The way she climbed up his body was enough to drive him wild. Her sweet moans filled his mouth, sending him close to the edge of no return.
When he first saw her tonight in the little sundress she wore, he only wanted to look at her and fill his eyes with her sweet body. Now, all he wanted to do was tear it off her so he could worship every part of her with his mouth.
“Fuck!” He growled as she rubbed against his hardness. “Sadie, we need to slow down, or I will take you right here. There are too many people around, and no one will see your luscious body but me.”
Her groan of disappointment made him smile even though he felt the same exact way. “Come on, let’s get out of here.” He slowly lowered her, making sure it was slow enough to feel every part of her as she slid down his body. “Damn, woman. You are driving me crazy.” He kissed her hard.
“Sorry, I don’t know what’s happening to me.” She said, kissing him back just as hard. “I’ve never reacted this way before.”
“Music to my fucking ears.” He snarled, biting at her lip. “Because I’m the only one you better act like this with.”
He led her out of the woods, hoping his hard-on was hidden enough from the darkness. His cock pushed painfully against his jeans, and he wanted nothing more than to pull it out with a few hard yanks to relieve some of the pressure until he could be fully inside Sadie.
Seeing Alex heading their way at a fast clip, he cursed, pulling Sadie in front of him a little.
“What’s wrong?” She looked up at him innocently, but the dark desire was still swirling in her gaze.
“You got me so worked up that anyone who looks down is going to see exactly what we were doing in the woods.” He whispered with a wink.
“Oh,” Her eyes widened slightly, but a huge grin spread across her kiss-swollen lips as she stepped back, rubbing against his hardness.
“Yeah, oh,” He hissed, stepping back with narrowed eyes. “You’ll pay for that.” He growled but smiled when he turned his attention back to Alex. He had woken something inside her that he liked a lot. He couldn’t wait to see what else he could awaken inside her.
“Hey, we got a Shifter in the enclosure,” Alex said with a frown.
“Go tell Eric or Cole,” Kile said, then tried to walk around Alex.
“I can’t find them,” Alex informed him, looking worried. “She’s hurt, and she’s young. Larry is down there now.”
“Fuck.” Kile cursed, knowing his brothers were probably somewhere fucking their mates. Assholes. “I’m coming.” He informed Alex, who took off.
Kile took Sadie’s hand as they headed down the hill toward the enclosures. He slowed his pace so that Sadie could keep up with him. “Sorry.” He whispered as they came to the bottom of the hill.
“Do not apologize. She needs your help,” Sadie said, her voice concerned. “That’s what’s important right now.”
“You are something special, Sadie,” Kile said as they reached the enclosure. He stopped by Larry. “Stay right here.” He ordered, then looked at Larry.
“I just found her. I came down from the party to check the enclosures and found her.” Larry informed him. “I called Gemma, but she didn’t answer. I left a message.”
Kile’s eyes found the wolf. Their eyes met and held. He turned, walking forward, but didn’t step inside the enclosure. Finally, the small wolf looked away, putting its head down between its paws with a sigh as if not up for the confrontation. Stepping to the side, he noticed a dark patch on the wolf’s fur along its back. Concern had him stepping inside the enclosure.
“Get the medical supplies,” Gemma whispered from behind him. “Female or male?”
“Female,” Kile muttered, his voice low and calm as he approached cautiously. He quickly glanced toward Gemma, ensuring she was prepared if things went south. His senses were sharp, his muscles tense as he focused on the wolf in front of him. Its eyes followed his every move, but it remained still.
Eric stood a few paces back, his hair tousled and his shirt wrinkled. Lucky bastard, Kile thought, suppressing a smirk. Looked like he was right about where his brother had been and what he was doing. He moved a little closer to the wolf, keeping his hands visible and non-threatening.
“I’m not going to hurt you,” he said softly, his voice gentle. The wolf's gaze stayed fixed on him, watching, waiting. He could sense the tension in the air, but Kile was certain—if they approached carefully, things wouldn’t escalate.
The wolf's eyes closed slowly, then opened again, still not moving. Something was seriously wrong. More often than not, a Shifter or wolf would show some trepidation at being approached by a stranger, but the pain and sadness in this wolf’s eyes told him that it was giving up. Slowly, its eyes closed once again.
“Where is it injured?” Gemma asked from outside the enclosure, but Kile ignored her.
Kneeling, he waited for a second before speaking, his eyes roaming the area where the injury was. Because of the matted fur, he couldn’t tell how hurt it was.
“Just let me die.” A weak female voice resonated throughout his mind. Even when he wasn’t in wolf form, he could communicate with Shifters who were. “In peace. Please.”
Her words pierced his heart, triggering his protective instincts. “I can’t do that,” Kile replied softly. Her eyes opened slowly, surprised. “We save lives here.”
She blinked slowly, then whined in pain as her body jerked. Suddenly, her body began to shudder, and he knew she was shifting. He stood up, taking off his shirt, knowing she was going to be naked, and from the noise behind him, he knew they had drawn an audience.
Once shifted, she cried silently, trying to cover herself as she tried to talk. Kile whispered a curse, seeing all the bruises and cuts on her pale body. She couldn’t be more than eighteen. Averting his eyes, he cursed. “I’m Kile.” He said, knowing she was terrified. “I promise that you are safe.”
Holding out his shirt, he was relieved when she took it. “Tha...thank you.” Her voice was weak and shaky. He heard her gasp of pain.
“Can Gemma come in and help you?” Kile asked, still not looking in case she wasn’t covered. “I promise no harm will come to you.”
“Yes,” Was her whispered reply.
“Gemma,” Kile called out and wasn’t surprised that Gemma was there in a second flat.
“You’re safe,” Gemma told her, then gasped. Kile glanced at Gemma, who stared up at him. “She’s been shot with an arrow. It’s broken off.”
“Dammit.” Kile cursed, glancing at Eric, who ran into the enclosure. They shared a look before he knelt next to Gemma.
“I called Lance,” Eric informed her. “He’s on his way with Phil.”
Phil was Lance Cutter’s vet and was always on hand for emergencies. Lance and Gemma’s relationship had been turbulent before Eric showed up, but since then, things had changed, and Lance has since supported the Sanctuary.
Gemma nodded but continued to study the young girl. “What’s your name, honey?”
Her gaze searched each of them before looking to the ground without saying a word.
“Char?” Sadie’s voice sounded behind them.
Turning, he watched as Sadie walked toward them, her face pale as she stared at the young girl. Glancing back at the girl, he saw her looking around Gemma to Sadie, then began to cry as she reached out. His eyes met Eric’s, knowing that this girl was connected to what was happening with Lily and Sadie.
Sadie couldn’t see much of what was happening in the enclosure, but she felt the tension. Worried her eyes didn’t leave Kile, but knew he could take care of himself. Even Larry was silent. She noticed people coming around but didn’t look away. Her eyes dropped to the wolf, who began to shake.
An older couple stepped up next to them. The older woman's voice caught her attention. "Oh, my."
Her eyes started to go to the woman but stopped on Kile’s shirtless body, and "Oh, my" didn’t even begin to cover it. It's more like holy hell. Her eyes traced the contours of his back, watching the muscles ripple with each movement. The sight sparked an overwhelming urge to touch his smooth, tanned skin. She had been so close to doing just that. She felt the heat in her cheeks at what transpired between them in the woods. Her body still tingled with the desire to touch him—along with other parts of her body.
This man was more than just attractive—he had a commanding presence that made her feel feminine. It was a good feeling that surprised her, given everything she’d been through with Lily and her situation.
“If I were younger, I’d give these Jackson boys a run for their money.” The older woman said with a smile pulling her attention away from Kile’s ass, perfectly framed in a pair of faded blue jeans.
“I’m standing right here, Margaret.” A man’s voice grumbled.
“I know, honey.” Margaret smiled and then winked at the man. “Just keeping you on your toes.”
Sadie smiled as she watched the older couple hold hands, but the warmth quickly faded as an ache formed in her chest. Would she ever experience that kind of love? Her eyes drifted from their hands to where Kile stood beside Gemma, kneeling next to the wolf. Could she have that with Kile?
Looking away from the woman, her gaze landed on the small wolf, who had shifted into a young woman. A woman she knew. Without thought, she rushed into the enclosure.
“Char?” Sadie said just as they made eye contact. The relief on the girl's face caused Sadie to fall to her knees next to her, taking her outstretched hand.
“Careful,” Kile said from above her. “She’s hurt.”
“Did Colton do this to you?” Sadie whispered, searching Char’s eyes, looking for the truth but terrified that she already knew the answer.