The Dark Thrall Mating Olivia

Chapter Twenty-Four

The waitress came by and refreshed their drinks as we ate. Killian used every moment possible to touch me and those soft touches had my skin warm and my body pulsing by the time we finished our food. I didn't know how I was going to be able to go to the bar with them after this. I finished off my chicken even though my stomach was in knots. I couldn't seem to push past the lingering worry despite what they told me.

What if I slept with them tonight and things were different in the morning?

I had rushed into things with Everly's father. Letting the pull of my fated mate lead my wolf and that had ended up almost breaking me after we had slept together. It had given me my daughter and I wouldn't change that. I just wish things had worked out differently for me and her father. Killian's hand brushed against mine as I set my silverware down onto my plate. His fingers were hot against the back of my palm, making sparks move along my skin. I looked up at him and his bright eyes were hooded, it felt so strange. I never thought anyone would look at me the way that he did with such desire and hunger. As if he were a starving man and I were his last meal. "Little wolf-"

"Are you three about ready for your check or can I get you some dessert?" The waitress asked as she stopped in front of our table, taking in our empty plates. Startled, I looked away from Killian, back at her. I had seen her around town and I knew she was with one of my pack members. She didn't smell human, but there was no denying the claiming mark that peaked out of the collar of her black button-up shirt. "Or did you guys want your check?"

"Would you like anything sweet, Olivia?" Jay asked, his tone smooth like warm, dark chocolate. He tilted his head to the side, arching an eyebrow and I knew he wasn't talking about dessert. "I could go for something sweet." Killian purred, his fingers tangling with mine. Intensifying that feeling of sparks moving over my skin.

"I, I think w, we're ready for our check." I stammered out, looking away from the two men beside

me.

The waitress looked like she was trying to fight back a smile as she nodded her head. "I'll get these out of your way and get you guys the check." She stacked our plates together before taking them off of the table and leaving us alone.

Killian brought my hand into his lap. His fingers traced over the back of my hand and up my arm. "So about those drinks... Where are we headed after this?" He asked, tilting my hand to the side

to trace his fingernails up the inside of my wrist.noveldrama

"We don't have to go, but Moonlight is nearby," I said, shivering as he tapped his fingers over

my pulse point. The thought of dancing with them before had seemed like a great idea, but now I didn't know if I would be able to handle being pressed up between them and not melt into a puddle.

"I've heard of that place," Jay said, taking a sip of his whiskey as we waited for the check. "It's supposed to have live bands."

"Yeah, I don't know that anyone is playing tonight but it's where Cannibal Moon got their start." "No way, I love that band," Killian said. "I used to listen to them with my mom."

"Yeah, Micheal's dad is the lead singer. They still do shows every once in a while. I've seen them a few times. Maybe we could see them the next time they play?" I said, biting my lower lip. I wasn't sure if either of them would want to have another date with me. I hoped that they did. "That would be awesome." Killian smiled. He untangled our fingers and traced his middle finger beneath my chin. "I would love to dance with you."

"Really?" I asked. The tops of my cheeks felt hot.

"Yeah, I can't wait to see you move. To feel your body against mine."

"Here is your check." The waitress said, placing the leather folder on the table. "Thank you guys for coming in tonight."

I tried to pull away from Killian, but he held my face close to his. He tilted his head past me to look at the waitress. "Thank you. Everything was perfect." He moved his face back to mine. He studied me with his intense gaze. "Perfect," Killian repeated, leaning closer to me. "Killian," Jay said and Killian stopped before his lips touched mine. I could hear Jay shifting around in his seat, the leather creaking beneath him as he pulled out his wallet. He settled the check, tucking money into the leather folder before handing it to our server. "Everything was great. I don't need the change."

"Thank you." She said, before leaving us alone.

"I want to kiss you, little wolf," Killian said. His eyes moved to my lips, his fingers stroked over my jaw and I leaned closer to him.

I closed my eyes, waiting for his lips to press against mine. If I gave in for just a moment, things wouldn't go too far. They couldn't. We were in a public setting. Jay moved from the booth, he rested his hand on my shoulder and I could feel the heat of him through my sweater. Killian's fingers caressed down the side of my neck and I opened my eyes to look at him.

"Killian," I whispered and his lips slid into a slow smile.

"Just wanted to hear you say my name before I kissed you." His lips pressed against mine and it was just as good as I had thought it would be. His lips were firm yet soft at the same time. He tasted of the bitter red wine that he had drank with dinner and something that was all him. It was warm and reminded me of sipping Chai tea on fall mornings. I tangled my fingers into his fishnet shirt as Jay's hand stroked down my arm. He leaned down, his warm breath splaying over my skin.