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do to us. You are so perfect, Zane replied.
Hardly. I have so many faults, it was a wonder we
ended up having the bonding ceremony.
Stop putting yourself down, little darlin'. You are
absolutely perfect for us. No one is perfect, we all have our
faults, but we love you just the way you are, Brock
reiterated.
You guys make me want to cry. I love you too, both of
you.
You are just what we want and need, baby. Now, come
on, we ll help you dry off. I'm starving and need some
breakfast, Zane opined.
True to their word, Zane and Brock helped her dry off
and then dried themselves as she got dressed. She was so
hungry, she didn't think anything could put her off her food
this morning.
She walked down to the dining room between her two
mates, and sniffed appreciatively as the aroma of bacon,
eggs, pancakes, toast and syrup tantalized her senses. Her
stomach growled loudly and her mates gave her a grin, as
they took her hands and led her into the dining room. Zane
pulled out a chair and made sure Holly was comfortable,
then sat on one side of her, as Brock sat on the other. Since
they were the last to arrive for breakfast and were a little
late, the food was already on the table. Holly had no
qualms about digging in.
Once breakfast was over, Holly helped Emma in the
kitchen to clean up, as her mates sat around the dining
room table talking to Sloan, Hunter, Grady, Riley and
Myles. Holly and Emma were just about finished with the
dishes as Ethan walked in, bringing more dishes, which he
informed them he had found in the living room. Holly
didn't like being near Ethan, ever since the day he had
cornered her on the stairs. She thought he looked at her
lewdly, but really had no reason why she felt that way. No
one else seemed suspicious of him, and he had been
nothing but courteous to her ever since he had found out
she was Zane and Brock's mate.
Holly didn't like to think mean things about other
people, but she had no reason to trust Ethan. He always
seemed to be staring at her and skulking around corners
when she was near. He gave her the creeps. She hadn't said
anything to Brock or Zane, as she didn't want to be the one
to cause dissension within the pack.
Holly took the dishes from Ethan's hand and gave a
shudder as his arm brushed against the side of her breast.
She looked up into his eyes but didn't see any knowledge of
what he had done. She gave a mental shrug and pushed the
incident to the back of her mind, figuring she was probably
over reacting. She turned to the sink and began to wash the
dishes as Ethan was getting himself another cup of coffee.
Thanks for your help Holly; I'm just going to wipe
down the dining table. Once you've finished there we're
done, Emma said over her shoulder, then left the room.
Holly finished washing up and dried the few dishes on
the sink and put them back into the cupboards. She was
about to turn around and hang up the towel, as a large hand
clamped down over her mouth and a sickly sweet smell
invaded her nostrils. Her body gave out as she slumped
down into a drugged sleep.
Chapter Eight
Holly woke with a pounding headache and feeling sick
to her stomach. She didn't know why she felt sick, but
knew she had to get to the bathroom before she lost her
breakfast. She turned her head as she tried to sit up, only to
be stopped short as a metallic noise sounded above her
head, and her arms wouldn't move. She opened her eyes
and looked above, to see her wrists enclosed within metal
handcuffs, which were threaded through metal rails on a
headboard. She lifted her head and looked down the length
of her body to see her feet were still free. Where the hell
was she? Who had tied her up?
Holly took in her surroundings and knew by the
wallpaper peeling off the walls and the splotchy paint on
the ceiling, that she was no longer at the mansion. She was
about to open her mouth and scream for help, as the sound
of the bedroom door being opened, stopped her.
Oh good, you're awake, Ethan stated the obvious as
he entered the room.
Where am I? What do you want with me? Why have
you kidnapped me? Holly asked, her voice cracking with
fear.
Because you should have been mine, Ethan roared.
He went from absolute fury to calm and smiling within
seconds, as he sat down on the side of the bed he had her
tied to.
Holly looked into his eyes and saw madness, but was
thankful he seemed to be back under control, for the
moment. She flinched as he lifted a hand and moved it
toward her face.
You are so beautiful, Ethan said in a quiet voice, as
he smoothed her hair back from her forehead.
The moment I saw you, I knew we were meant to be
together. You are such a submissive little thing, but you do
have some fire hidden way down in your depths. I love the
way your eyes change from hazel to more green when
you're angry, and your hair. It's so soft and silky smooth. I
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