Katie's Mates by Alicia White Read Free Book Online

in bed. He sent a silent little prayer that tomorrow would go easier and that Katie would let them have a fresh start. He closed his eyes, thinking about her beautiful little pixy face and her expressive eyes. She was everything he had wished for, and he wanted her to choose to stay with them.
    Ryan could hear doors farther down the hall closing and knew that everyone was going to bed. He hoped Nathan told them off, hoped that maybe Lucas and Ethan would make the decision to either stay or leave without hurting Katie any longer. His bedroom door opened, and he turned over, ready to face his brothers.
    He sat up when he realized that it was Katie. Her scent hit him before his eyes adjusted. There were subtle hints of pain that still lingered with an underlying scent of arousal. He stopped himself before he groaned, not wanting to scare her off.
    “Hey, baby. Are you okay? Is there anything I can get you?” He gave her a reassuring smile.
    “Umm, I’m a little cold. I was hoping that maybe you’d consider holding me for a little bit.”
    “Did you know this was my room? Or were you expecting someone else?” He tried to keep the hurt out of his tone. However, he knew she couldn’t have known which room was his.
    “I heard you talking to yourself when you came upstairs. My bed is on the other side of the wall. I knew I was coming to see you.” His heart swelled at her words. He felt an unbelievable tenderness he had never known. He knew then that she had the ability to break his heart, to break him.
    “Climb on in. I’d love to warm you up.” He scooted his body back, giving her room to climb into his bed. He pulled the covers over them both and opened his arms, letting her move, letting her get closer if she wanted to. She didn’t stop moving until they were chest to chest. He could feel her nipples pebble against his chest. She fit perfectly in his arms, her head under his chin. She shivered a little, and he lifted his left leg over hers, trying to let his body heat sink into her.
    “You smell good.” Her whispered words carried across his chest and made little goose bumps appear.
    “Thank you, so do you. Your shampoo smells like honeysuckle, like a warm summer day.” He took a deep breath, keeping his face against the top of her head, enjoying the small bundle in his arms.
    “A warm summer day in Alaska. Do you even have those here?” She giggled and moved so that she could look at him.
    “Yeah. Sometimes. Are you getting warm?” He could tell that she was. She had stopped shivering.
    “Yeah. My lips are still cold, though.” He arched a brow and smiled widely. She amazed him. Even after everything that happened, she was in his bed, in his arms, asking for a kiss.
    “We can’t have that now, can we?” He leaned down and slowly brushed his lips against hers. When she let out a little gasp, he took advantage and pushed his tongue in her mouth. He moaned and moved his body, wanting a better angle, needing more of her. He moved her easily, pulling her underneath his body. She surprised him by opening her legs farther and allowing his body to move closer to her heat. He tried to ignore his demanding cock begging for freedom, to be released from its prison. He focused on Katie, wanting her to feel comfortable.
    His heart beat rapidly in his chest, but he moved slowly, being gentle, eating at her mouth, enjoying her taste. Her reaction to him was almost immediate. She moved her hands from his shoulders to the back of his neck. Her body relaxed further under his, and she kissed him back, pushing her tongue in his mouth, playing with him. He pulled his mouth back, licking his lips, and looked down into her dazed eyes. Her lips were swollen, and he found himself smiling. Her flushed skin made him feel alive.
    “You’re so beautiful.” Her smile widened, and her eyes sparkled from the compliment. He leaned down and kissed her cheek, her jaw, and her neck. He inhaled her unique fragrance, and he moaned. He