The Destined (erotic paranormal) (The Breeding Prophecy) Read Online Free

remember?”
    His look of disappointment pinched at her conscience. He was trying to be nice and she was throwing his attempts right back at him with a little zing for good measure. She drew a deep breath to apologize but he cut in brusquely before she could start.
    “You would have me turn out a woman who has been a loyal clan member since the day she was born, after she saved both our lives, simply because you are jealous of our past together?”
    Cassandra frowned. “Well, when you put it that way, I sound like a royal bitch.”
    “How else should I put it?” he countered stiffly. “Is there something I’m missing? Perhaps leaving out a key piece of the puzzle?”
    “She still loves you,” she blurted out, her eyes stinging. “And she’s bound and determined to get you back. I won’t live in a house where I feel threatened. Nor will I subject my babies to the threat she poses to their safety.”
    He stood, his shoulders rigid. “Once again you imply that I cannot keep you safe. I would protect you and our pups with my life . Is that not enough?”
    Her heart squeezed at the realization that he made no distinction between either pup, even knowing that one was not his, yet he claimed both. She wanted to cry and she wanted to kiss him at the same time but judging by the thunderous expression etched on the hard angles of his face…neither kisses nor tears were a good idea. “She’s dangerous,” she finally murmured. “Iona agrees that it’s not a good idea for Serra to be here.”
    “Iona has never liked Serra. Her advice in that regard is suspect.”
    “Oh come on. She’s the Seer, for crying out loud. You’re judgment is clouded when it comes to Serra and that in of itself is a red flag. Why are you so ready to defend Serra, yet toss me under the bus?”
    “I am not tossing you under any vehicle, let alone a bus.”
    “Stop being so literal,” Cassandra said in irritation, grumbling. “Here’s where going to public school might’ve done you a world of good. What I’m saying is, you need to start placing your faith in me, instead of constantly giving it to a woman from your past. Unless, that is, you really want her and not me. If that’s the case, I’m not going to stick around. Just give me the word and I’m gone. I can be a single mom just fine as long as you’re willing to pay child support.” She struggled to her feet in spite of his thunderous scowl. “And you can stop giving me that look because it doesn’t scare me or make me bite my tongue. I’m tired of everyone bossing me around or telling me how I should or shouldn’t feel, act or not act, be or not be, simply because I was lucky enough to get caught up in this mystical mayhem that’s currently tossing me around from one calamity to the next and really pissing me off!” she shouted at the finish, too angry to notice that the persistent pain in her back hadn’t subsid ed until a sharp wrenching pain zinged up her spine, nearly driving her to her knees with agony. She fell forward but Tieran caught her before she went crashing to the floor. “That h-hurts,” she managed to pant as Tieran hoisted her in his arms as if she weighed nothing when in fact, she could probably accordion the spine of an eleph ant if she chanced to straddle one.
    “Where does it hurt?” Tieran asked, laying her gently on the bed, worry replacing his former frown.
    “My lower back,” she groaned, rolling to her side and gesturing wildly. “Iona left a cream…it’s on the nightstand but I couldn’t reach the spot…”
    Tieran wasted no time in grabbing the pot of cream and scooping a healthy dollop, then rais in the ongoing series.
    Tieran’s touch, even done with therapeutic intent, did funny things to her resolve. “Tieran…?”
    “Yes?”
    “I miss you.” The rubbing motion stilled and she reluctantly glanced back at him, almost afraid of what she’d see in his expression. When he didn’t immediately respond she turned back and