Page 18 of Pack and Forth

He lifted her hand to his lips and kissed her palm. “Maybe I am, little cat. Maybe I am.”

“If that’s the case, yes. I’d love to go to the fair with you, Mr. Jeter.”

“Great. I’ll set it up and text you later.”

He gave her another kiss, this one lingering longer to soak in her taste. His wolf wanted their mate and Nash did too.

Kira nodded, her eyes shining with a mixture of desire and affection.

As Nash walked away, he couldn’t help but reflect on the day’s events, his mind replaying every moment he had spent with Kira. He knew in his heart that she was the one, the missing piece that he and Rex had been searching for all their lives.

And he was determined to prove it to her, to show her that, together, they could build something beautiful and lasting. With Kira by their side, anything was possible, and Nash couldn’t wait to see what the future held for their triad.

NINE

Kira’s heart raced as she checked her reflection in the mirror one last time, smoothing down the sleek, black dress that hugged her curves in all the right places. She had spent hours getting ready, wanting to look perfect for her date with Rex.

The sound of her doorbell sent a thrill of anticipation through her, and she grabbed her clutch and hurried to the lobby of her apartment building. When she reached the front entrance, she was greeted by the sight of Rex leaning against his sleek, black sports car, his muscular frame filling his tailored suit in a way that made her mouth go dry.

“Wow,” he said, his eyes widening as he took in the sight of her. “You look... incredible.”

Kira felt a blush creep into her cheeks. “You don’t look so bad yourself, handsome.”

Rex grinned, his eyes twinkling with mischief as he opened the passenger door for her. “Can I offer you a ride?”

Kira wanted to ask if on him or the car but held back. She slipped into the car and cool leather seat with a grin. “You really know how to sweep a girl off her feet, don’t you?”

“Only the special ones,” Rex replied with a wink, closing the door and rounding the car to the driver’s side.

As they pulled away from the curb, Kira couldn’t help but steal glances at Rex out of the corner of her eye. He looked so strong and confident behind the wheel, his jaw set in a determined line as he navigated the busy city streets.

“So, where are we going?” she asked, her curiosity getting the better of her.

Rex’s lips twitched in a small smile, his eyes never leaving the road. “It’s a surprise. But trust me, you’re going to love it.”

Kira felt a shiver of excitement run down her spine at the promise in his words. She had never been one for surprises, but with Rex, she was willing to make an exception.

As they drove, the tension between them grew, the air crackling with electricity. Rex’s hand rested on the gearshift, his fingers tantalizingly close to Kira’s thigh. She had to fight the urge to reach out and touch him, to feel the warmth of his skin against hers.

“You know, I’ve been thinking about you nonstop since yesterday,” Rex said, his voice low and intimate. “About getting you all to myself, away from the rest of the world.”

Kira’s breath caught in her throat, her heart pounding in her chest. “Is that so?” she managed to say, her voice slightly breathless. “And what exactly did you have in mind?”

Rex’s grin turned wicked, his eyes flashing with heat. “Oh, I have a few ideas. But I wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise.”

Kira bit her lip, her skin tingling with anticipation. She had never been so attracted to someone in her life, had never felt such a powerful pull toward another person. It was both thrilling and terrifying, like standing on the edge of a cliff and knowing that one wrong move could send her tumbling over.

Finally, they pulled up to the pier, the moonlight glinting off the water like a thousand diamonds. Rex parked the car and came around to open Kira’s door, his hand outstretched to help her out.

Kira placed her hand in his, a jolt of electricity running through her at the contact. She let him lead her down the pier, her heels clicking against the weathered wood.

And then she saw it - the yacht, bobbing gently in the water, its sleek lines and polished chrome gleaming in the moonlight. Kira’s eyes widened, her mouth falling open in surprise.

“Is that... yours?” she asked, her voice filled with wonder.

Rex grinned, his chest puffing up with pride. “It is. I loan it out to the pack, but tonight I wanted to do something special for you, something that would sweep you off your feet.”

Kira shook her head, a laugh bubbling up in her throat. “Well, mission accomplished. This is... incredible, Rex. I don’t know what to say.”