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he looked calm and relaxed, yet she sensed the tightly coiled tension in his body, ready to snap out.
    Dusty took a deep breath, attempting to slow her jackhammering heart.
    “I’m here. You’re safe, Dusty. You’re at my place, in my spare bedroom. It was just a nightmare.”
    “I know that.”
    She wasn’t a fool. Cooper had killed Zachary, their old Alpha. But that didn’t stop the bastard from haunting her.
    “I’m going to sit down next to you, all right?”
    She nodded and he moved slowly, settling himself so he was facing her on the bed.
    “What was your nightmare about?” Lines formed around his eyes as he peered at her in concern.
    “Nothing.”
    “You were screaming.”
    She shrugged.
    Cain sighed. “Dusty.”
    “What?”
    Disappointment crossed his face before he stood and turned. Sitting up, she grabbed his hand.
    “Don’t go,” she pleaded.
    He turned to face her.
    “I just— I don’t want to be alone right now. I don’t want to talk, but I don’t want to be alone.” She held her breath, waiting for his reply. It was incredibly hard for her to ask this, to show weakness.
    He brushed his thumb over her knuckles.
    “Scoot over.”
    She slid across the bed. Cain lay on top of the covers. Rolling onto her side, Dusty shuffled back until her bottom was cradled by his groin. Cain spread his hand through her hair and massaged her head, making her groan in pleasure.
    “Go to sleep,” he whispered. She shivered as heat bathed her ear. She moved restlessly and he draped his arm over her, grazing her breasts.
    Longing grew into need.
    Dusty closed her eyes, attempting to sleep. But with her eyes shut, her other senses kicked in. His hot skin brushing against hers, his scent bathing the air, the hard and heavy feel of his erection nestled against her bottom.
    Resistance melted. Desire rose.
    Arousal rolled through her body. Endless. A rush to her head so intense she could barely breathe. She couldn’t stand it. Could no longer resist him. It was hard to believe she’d ever wanted to.
    Lord knew, she was no saint and Cain would tempt angels to fall.
    Dusty rolled onto her back and stared at his mouth. He opened his eyes. She licked her lips, tempting him deliberately. Reaching up, she drew his face down toward her. When his lips brushed hers, she sighed and opened her mouth, slipping her tongue out to bathe his lips.
    “I want you.”
    He raised his eyebrows.
    “Right now.”
    “Why now?” he whispered against her mouth.
    “I can’t deny it anymore. I want you so bad I can barely breathe. Fuck me, Cain.” Having him in her bed was delicious torture. He frowned. He rested his hand on her hip, branding her skin.
    “You don’t want me?” she asked.
    His lips curled. “I always want you and you know it. I don’t want a repeat of last time. I told myself that the next time we slept together there would be no regrets.”
    “Oh, confident there would be a next time, were you?”
    He slid his hand around to her bottom, squeezing. “We both know that short of death, nothing was going to keep me away from you forever.”
    “I’m surprised you haven’t made a move before now.” Part of her was relieved he’d given her space but another part was disappointed. And angry, she realized. She’d wanted him to fight for her, for them. For her to be important to him.
    He cupped her breast. Her breath caught on a hitch then she sighed as he flicked her nipple with his thumb.
    “I would have. But you had enough to deal with. It wasn’t the right time.”
    “So what’s wrong with now? Here I am, offering myself, and you’re hesitating.” Doubt flickered. Maybe he didn’t want her anymore. “You know, if you’ve changed your mind, just say so.”
    Whipping back the covers, he rolled until his legs rested on either side of hers, trapping her while keeping his weight off her thigh. His stiff cock pressed against her pussy, making her gasp.
    “Do you feel that? I live with that constantly. It