Claiming Kate

I cant remember the last time I felt this safe and warm. My body feels so relaxed like I just had the best night's sleep of my life. I tried stretching but I couldn't move. My eyes shot open. s**t s**t! What did I do? I thought as I closed my eyes again, hoping I was wrong. There were strong arms around me, and our legs were tangled together. I'm not alone. The memory of last night came crashing into me. Damian, oh my goddess, how did this happen? I remember the look in his eyes when he held me close as we danced. My heart was racing. I tried to apologize to him for the past but he wouldn't let me. He stared into my eyes like he wanted to devour me. After all this time, how does he still have this effect on me? I felt like I was floating as we danced. I started looking around to try to break the tension that was forming between us. Kain and Siah were dancing and looked happy. I was glad their night turned out so perfect for them. They deserved it. Joe and Gavin were sitting at a table going over plans for the bar Joe's opening. As I turned back to Damian, he looked at me with so much love in his eyes. Like I was the only girl in the room. "Stay with me tonight," Damian said as he licked his lips. I wasn't sure if he was asking me or demanding. I couldn't take my eyes off his lips. I was overwhelmed with the need to taste him. I watched his lips move as he kept talking, but I could barely hear him. "Nothing is going to happen if you don't want it to. I just need you close to me." He lowered his head so his lips were inches away from mine, but he didn't kiss me. Instead, he placed his cheek up against mine. With his head slightly bent down. I could feel his breath on my neck, and I pressed my body closer to his. We held onto each other so tight. I was lost in the feeling of his arms around me and his body pressed so tight to mine. I knew we were in the middle of the dance floor, but I didn't think our feet were still moving. I don't know if it was the beautiful atmosphere, how incredibly sexy he is, or the alcohol, but I just nodded. "Lets get out of here," he said as he brushed his lips gently past mine. I let him lead me off the dance floor and to his house. I didn't mean to take things this far. We haven't even had a chance to talk about anything. I slipped out of Damian's arms and started looking for my clothes. This was a mistake. I need to get out of here before he wakes up. I found my dress torn to shreds in the kitchen. I picked it up to inspect it. That's not going to work. I grabbed one of Damian's tee shirts from his closet. I guess it will work until I get home. Damian was huge compared to me, so his shirt fit me like a dress. If anyone saw me walking home, hopefully they would think I had just shifted. I looked back at Damian, he was still sleeping peacefully. He looked like a god lying there. The blanket had fallen down to his waist, and I got a full view of his amazing body. From his sharp jawline to his tattooed arms, and his chiseled abs. Even that amazing V-line was on full display. Oh my goddess, I have to stop. We ended things almost two years ago. This was never supposed to happen again. I don't know how he can even look at me after what I did to him. Maybe we both just got caught up in our needs last night. I'll admit it's been a long time since I've been with anyone. I grabbed my purse and phone and quietly opened the door to sneak out. I need time to think. I have to get out of here. I needed to talk to someone, so I linked Siah on my way home. "Can you come over for coffee? I need to talk to someone and clear my mind." She responded immediately, "I'll be right there. Does this have anything to do with you and Damian leaving together last night?" "Oh no, how many other people noticed? It has everything to do with it," I said as I entered my house. I closed my eyes and shook my head. This is so embarrassing. Im strong. One of the top warriors in our pack. I can kill an enemy without a second thought, but I can't seem to walk away from him. That's going to change. I won't let him get in my head again. I quickly put some coffee on. I pulled two cups down from the cupboard and went to clean up before Siah got here. It didn't take her long. She was knocking on the door before I was even dressed. I cracked the door open and yelled, "Come in, I'll be right down." I heard the front door open and close, so I hurried up and got around. When I opened the bathroom door it wasn't Siah's scent that I smelled. Oh no, why is he here? I went downstairs and Damian was sitting at the kitchen table waiting for me. "What are you doing here?" I asked him. He stood up and started walking toward me, "a better question is, why did you sneak out on me this morning?" I put my head down and looked at the ground. "Damian, last night was a mistake. We both know it." He lifted my chin, forcing me to look at him, "What are you saying, Kate? You and me being together has never been a mistake. Our mistakes were leaving each other. After last night, I know you still feel it too. Our feelings for each other are way more than physical, and you know it." He leaned in and kissed me on my cheek. "Dont tell me what I feel. You don't know how I'm feeling right now. We're toxic together. The highs are amazing, we build each other up so high, that we lose the world around us. The end is what I cant handle. Every time we have tried this, well you know how it ends." I pulled away from him slightly. I needed to look him in the eyes so he knew I meant every word. "How many times do we have to hurt each other before we learn? I can't take another heartache like the last time you left. I'm not blaming you, I know it was my fault. I still cant forgive myself for what I did to you. I'll never expect you to forgive me. You're no good for me, and I'm not good for you." I took a deep breath to try to calm myself down. "I'm sorry, I can't do this right now. I need time to think." He looked around the kitchen, "were you expecting company this early?" "Yes I am, but that is my business, not yours," I said. "Please just give me time to think. I need you to leave. I'll talk to you later." I watched his eyes change from a light brown to pitch black. He was pissed. "Fine, but this isn't over." He turned around and whipped the door open. Slamming it behind him. I couldn't help but laugh. I knew what he was thinking, but he was wrong. There weren't any other men in my life, but he didn't need to know that right now. Siah came in a few minutes later. "What's wrong with Damian? I just passed him and he looked upset." I laughed, "I wanted him to leave so I pissed him off. I seem to be good at it." Siah gave me a smirk and shook her head. "What is going on between you two? One minute you seem to hate each other and the next, well, you're going home together." "I know, I know," I said as I put my palm to my forehead. "I'm an i***t, I cant believe I slept with Damian again." "Wait, what do you mean again? This has happened before." Siah raised her eyebrows, giving me a questioning look. "I don't even know where to begin. Damian and I have a complicated history." Siah had a smirk on her face, she held her coffee cup in both hands as she took a sip. "Kain and the guys are going to be in meetings for awhile. Kain is getting them started in their new positions, and they have to make sure everything is being taken care of while Kain and I are on vacation. It looks like we have all day to ourselves, so start talking. I want to know everything." "I feel so ashamed of myself. I should be stronger than this. I can handle being a single mother, I've trained numerous warriors, and I can kill our enemies. Yet one man can bring me to my knees with just a pleading look in his incredibly sexy eyes." "Everyone has a weakness, even the strongest people," Siah said with a smirk. I looked over at her. "Why does my one weakness have to be Damian freaking Green?" I said as I laid my head in my hands. "He gets in my head and drives me crazy. I cant think straight or focus on anything when he's around." "Is he your mate, and is he Arabella's father?" Siah asked me. It was an innocent question, but a hard one to answer. The answers to her questions were the same reasons everything was wrong between Damian and I. I hesitated a minute before answering her, as I didn't know what to say. "No, and No. The only way I can explain my disaster of a love life is to start from the beginning."