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“Bring her back,”my wolf threatens.

Look, I won’t act as if I’m not physically attracted to Michaela. The way my dick is standing at attention right now is proof of that. Despite how many times I had her last night, my cock was still not tired. The way I had to make her submit to me made me feel like a got damn king. And her top-notch pussy should be studied and replicated. No matter how much I don’t trust the vampire, I have to admit, her sex game is superb.

However, a repeat of last night will not happen. I just needed to stay in this long enough to determine what she’s hiding and then I can break this bond.

“Not breaking bond,”my wolf growls.

“I’ll make you a deal,”I tell him. “We can partake in that world class pussy one more time before I kill her.”

Trust me, it will be worth it to feel that tight grip at least once more. The moment the thought slips through my mind, an image of Ana follows. I immediately drop my head as guilt weighs heavily on me. I shouldn’t be talking about enjoying the vampire. It shouldn’t get me hard thinking about her body or herluscious lips wrapped around my dick. I should feel disgusted even thinking about touching her, not fantasizing about it.

“No disgust,”my wolf says.“My mate.”

“Jeez, will you come off it?”

His annoyance with me is easy to decipher. I clear my mind and spend the rest of my time in the shower cleaning my body.

After getting fully dressed, I walk to the front of the cabin. Michaela is in the kitchen, leaning against the counter with a coffee mug in her hands. She’s wearing a robe now.

I head over to the coffee machine behind her. Pulling down a coffee mug, I pour myself a cup of the dark brew.

With my back to her, I say. “We need to discuss birth control.” I turn toward her, just in time to see the way her body freezes. Her back is to me, but without even seeing her face I can tell something about what I said bothers her.

“Last night was a bit of a blur, but I definitely don’t remember a condom or pulling out.”

She places her coffee cup down and turns to face me.

“No worries.”

Rolling my eyes, I let out an exacerbated breath. She plans on making everything difficult.

“Look, I don’t think either of us is ready for a baby right now. We need to take precautions.”

“It’s taken care of. You don’t have to worry about any unwanted leech babies.”

I didn’t like the way she said that last part. As if I would be against any child that came from me. No, I didn’t want any kids with her. However, if one were to happen, my child would never have to worry about not being accepted or being mistreated. The shit that Alarick went through would never happen to my kid. I’d dare any motherfucker to disrespect my offspring.

“No kid that comes from my sac would ever be unwanted,” I snarl. “I’m not perfect, but I’ll never be that cruel.”

Her eyes widen before turning away from me. “Yeah, well, you still don’t have to worry. There won’t be any kids.”

I realize I’m arguing about something I don’t want, but it’s something about her telling me what I can and can’t have.

“You don’t get to make that decision.”

“I didn’t.” she shrugs. “Fate did. I can’t have kids.”

Silence so heavy and stagnant floats between us. I want kids. Not right now, obviously, but I’ve always dreamed of a house full of pups. Could I forever give up the chance of being a father?

Her chuckle has me tuning back in.

“I bet that idea of breaking this bond is looking real good right now.”

I don’t have an immediate answer, so I remain quiet.

“As I thought.” She pushes away from the counter. “As soon as I figure out how, I will break the bond. No need for you to be stuck with a mate that you don’t want and who can’t give you kids.”

There is so much pain in her voice that it catches me off guard. She has always presented herself as this unshakeable woman. After finding out she was once a member of the vampire legion, it made sense. The first time I saw her vulnerable was the day she was on the porch cleaning up that blood. But even then, she had a strength about her. This is different. It’s obvious this topic is painful.