The Recruit (Book Three) by Elizabeth Kelly Page B

them what I had done. I wanted to ask for their forgiveness
and explain why I had done it, but they – they were just happy you
were still alive.”
    She rubbed her
cheek against his skin. “Did you really think they would be upset
with you?”
    “I didn’t
know.” He admitted.
    “The new head
of the facility will be here tomorrow.” She said suddenly. “You
need to watch yourself around him, Will. Reid says he’s not fond of
Lycans or other supernaturals, and I think he’s just looking for an
excuse to kick you out.”
    “I’m not going
anywhere, honey. I promise you.” He stroked her dark hair as she
leaned against him.
    After a few
minutes, he kissed the top of her head. “It’s late. We should get
some sleep.”
    She shook her
head. “I want to fuck you again. Why did becoming a Lycan turn me
into a sex addict?”
    “It hasn’t.
It’s just that our Lycan side is led by the most basic of needs –
food, shelter, mating. That’s all that matters to a Lycan.”
    She frowned at
him. “But Douglas, he loves art and music and knowledge. And I
don’t see Constance running around stuffing her face and fucking
like a bunny.”
    He laughed
loudly. “Again, it’s all about learning to control it. We’ve been
learning to control our Lycan side since we were children. You
can’t compare yourself to Constance or Douglas or any other Lycan
you meet. And Lycans are capable of enjoying plenty of other things
– like Douglas with his art and his music – we just prefer food and
mating more.”
    He kissed her
forehead. “As you learn to control your Lycan side, more of your
other loves and interests will surface again.”
    “Do you
promise?” She whispered.
    “I
promise.”
    “Good.” She
took a deep breath. “Now, let’s get back to that mating thing. What
do you say?”
    She ran her
finger down his spine and he growled softly before nodding. “Yes,
definitely yes.”
    She suddenly
paused. “Wait, I – are you sure? I keep biting and scratching you
and I don’t think that’s something I can stop.”
    “I already told
you,” his hand cupped her breast and squeezed roughly, “I don’t
mind the biting or the scratching, but the only way to get better
at not biting during sex is by practicing.”
    She grinned up
at him as he lowered his mouth to hers and nipped softly at her
bottom lip. “Lots and lots of practicing.”
    * * *
     
    Will walked
into the infirmary and hesitated. Curtains were drawn around a few
of the beds and he had no idea which one Chen was in. He searched
the room for Barb as Constance stuck her head out from behind one
of the curtains.
    “Will!” She
smiled in delight and quickly ran over to him. She hugged him
tightly. “I’m so glad you’re back.”
    “Hi, Constance.
How are you?”
    She shrugged.
“I’m okay. How are you?”
    “Better.”
    “Good.” She
sniffed him. “Hannah found you, huh?”
    He nodded.
“Yeah.”
    “Everything
okay with you two?”
    “Yes, I think
so. What are you doing in here?”
    “Visiting
Ryan.”
    “How is
he?”
    “He’ll live.”
She sighed softly. “He was hurt pretty badly but he’s strong, you
know?”
    Will studied
her closely. “You really like him, huh?”
    She smiled
briefly. “I do, actually. He’s not bad, for a human.”
    He laughed as
Barb entered the room from the far door. She walked toward them as
Constance smiled at him. “I’d better get back to Ryan.”
    “Welcome back,
Will.” Barb squeezed his arm and he kissed her briefly on the
cheek.
    “Thanks, Barb.
How are you?”
    “Getting
better. Are you here to see Chen?”
    “Yes.”
    “Good. He’s in
that bed there.” She pointed to the last bed on the left and
touched his arm as he started to walk toward it. “I’m worried about
him, Will.” She said in a low voice. “He’s so quiet and he’s barely
eating.”
    “He’s always
quiet.” Will pointed out.
    “I know but
this is different. You’ll see.” She said solemnly. “Both Hannah