Carter Brothers: Dane (Rated R)

Prologue

“What’ve you got there, Honey Bee?”

Before she can say or do anything, he snatches the book out of her hands.

Gasping in surprise and embarrassment, Emery jumps to her feet and tries to reclaim the book back. But it's no use; Dane’s much taller than her, not to mention much stronger. The only thing that would ever cause her to win the physical battle would be a dirty blow to the nuts and it’s not like she can do that either. Not when there are so many in her school that dream of having his children. But not her…or so she tells herself.

It’s with good reason Emery’s hardened herself to Dane’s charm and good looks. The boy may be sex on legs but he’s also her soul-mate. She’s known it ever since the pack welcomed in with open arms 3 months ago. Of course, she hasn’t approached him about it but it’s not like he hasn’t realised. Oh, he’s realised however…for untold reasons he hasn’t acknowledged their connection. He hasn’t acknowledged her presence. She fights her anger and resentment for that fact each day and now slowly with each day she’s just about managing to ignore his very existence. Living in ignorance is far better than living in hope.

Maybe that’s what has her shocked now. He's actually talking to her. Not only that but he’s teasing her.

Suspicion and weariness unfurls in Emery’s stomach but before that is the pressing matter at hand of her very raunchy book in his firm hold.

Holding the book up high, she can only watch in silence as his turquoise eyes scan the words on the pages. A smirk appears on his gorgeous lips, causing a few dimples to arise on that handsome face. Emery’s own cheeks blush bright red, knowing all hope is lost.

She had stupidly thought that like always she could just spend her lunchtime in peace reading her book. With her own fail of a passionate love life, she has to get her kicks somewhere; after all she is just a horny teen wolf. And since her mate clearly doesn’t want to do the job, she may as well herself.

“G-give it back,” she stutters nervously.

“I don’t think I will, Honey Bee. It seems like such an interesting story. I may need to borrow it,” he replies, slipping the book into his bag.

Emery’s eyes widen in fear. Oh God, if word were to get out that she reads this kind of stuff, the last few months of high-school will be a disaster for her. Those popular jocks and cheerleaders would have a field day with the information. Almost as much as they would have if they knew the Dane Carter is her mate.

With Emery stunned and unable to move or speak, Dane sends her a wink and strides smugly away.

As she watches his broad shoulders and cute ass swagger out of the library, she can't help but collapse into her previous seat and sigh.

Oh no, no, no; what has she done?!