Katie's Mates by Alicia White Page B

can feel your emotions, and when you’re sad, I want to make you happy. When you went on the walk today, I was scared because if anything happened to you, I’m not sure I would want to live without you. Everything is more intense, and I’m really trying to control myself because I don’t want to scare you. But the truth is, I want to spend my life getting to know you and loving you.” He stared into her beautiful eyes, feeling completely exposed. He felt sick to his stomach wondering what she would say. He was shaking, wondering if he had said too much already.

 
    Chapter 7

    Katie didn’t know what to say. She stared into Ryan’s beautiful blue eyes and wanted to cry. He was the first man to make her feel special. He laid his heart on the line, and she could tell that he was afraid of what she was going to say. She slid off the chair and into his lap, needing to hug him after such a huge confession. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tight against his chest. She could feel his heart beat in an even tempo and closed her eyes, enjoying this moment with just the two of them.
    Out of the four men, Ryan was the most honest and forthcoming with his emotions and intentions. Nathan was her protector and security blanket, always making sure she was taken care of. Ethan was her silent, dominant lover. She had no idea if Lucas would ever come around, but she knew it didn’t matter because in the end she would be loved by his brothers.
    “I do care about you very much, probably more than I should at this point. You’ve been completely honest with me, so I’m going to be honest with you as well.” She pulled back and looked into his eyes, hoping that he would see the truth. “I do want to get to know you better, and I’m not against trying to figure out where this could go or what possible future we could have together. I came here to see my sister, to make sure she was okay, and instead I met you. I just need to see her, and then I’ll start being able to focus.” She did feel an incredible pull toward them. Something soul deep, but her heart and her head weren’t on the same page yet.
    Ryan nodded his head. He moved closer to her until she felt his warm breath against her ear and neck. “Okay. Tomorrow. I’ll take you to Chloe. It has to be our secret for now. I don’t want to upset my brothers. They will be upset, but they’ll get over it.” He kissed her neck then, and Katie smiled, feeling a huge weight lift from her shoulders.
    “Thank you.” Katie moved then. She pushed her fingers through his hair and pulled him to her, kissing him. His lips were soft, and she took her time enjoying his flavor. She swirled her tongue in his mouth, enjoying the dance they created. She had always loved kissing, and Ryan’s lips were full and lush. She pulled back and sucked on them. Hearing his growl turned her on more. That growl always seemed to affect her, making her insides clench.
    Ryan’s fingers skimmed across her nipples, and she shuddered. She had been so focused on his mouth that she didn’t even realize that he had unbuttoned her shirt. He tugged the material down off her arms, and she enjoyed his warms hands caressing her skin. She didn’t break the contact with his lips. Instead she pushed into him, wanting to be on top. He knew what she wanted without her saying the words. He wrapped his arms around her and lowered them to the floor. She rubbed her breasts against his chest, enjoying the rough texture of his shirt against her nipples. She moved her hips, feeling his cock harden against her stomach. He felt amazing.
    “Mmmm…I want to play, too.” Ethan’s playful voice stopped her, and she turned her head to see him leaning against the doorway. He smiled and sent her a wink.
    “What do you think, Ryan? Should we let Ethan play, too?” She knew she was being silly, but she wanted to play along. It was fun teasing them.
    “Maybe we should take this to the bedroom then. It’s not going to be