Chapter 4

Sienna barely had time to catch her breath before Kade's hands were on her again—rough, unyielding, possessive. He shoved her against the nearest tree, his body caging hers in, his silver eyes burning with an emotion far darker than desire.

"You think you can let another man touch you and walk away untouched?" His voice was a low growl, vibrating against her skin.

Sienna's breath hitched as his fingers trailed up her thigh, teasing, punishing. "I didn't—"

Kade's grip tightened on her hip. "Didn't what?" His lips hovered over hers, but he didn't kiss her—not yet. "Didn't want him? Or didn't stop him?"

Heat curled low in her stomach.

She had done neither.

Dorian had been different—taunting, patient—but Kade was all-consuming. His touch was a brand, scorching and merciless, demanding complete surrender.

Sienna met his gaze, refusing to look away. "Does it matter?"

His control snapped.

Kade's mouth crashed against hers, fierce and unforgiving. His tongue claimed her, tasted her, while his hands explored every inch of her body as if he had the right.

And maybe he did.

Because she wasn't pushing him away.

His grip shifted, lifting her with ease, forcing her legs around his waist. The rough bark of the tree scraped her back, but the ache was nothing compared to the fire igniting in her veins.

Kade's lips left her mouth, trailing down her throat, his teeth grazing the sensitive skin just below her jaw.

"You belong to me," he murmured, voice thick with possession. His tongue flicked against the pulse point in her neck, right where a mark should be.

Sienna shuddered.

A sharp voice cut through the thick air.

"I hate to interrupt," Dorian drawled, leaning lazily against a nearby tree, "but if you're going to fuck her against a tree like some feral beast, at least have the decency to let her choose which Alpha she wants."

Kade tensed, a growl rumbling deep in his chest. "You should leave, Dorian."

Dorian smirked. "Why? Afraid you'll lose?"

Kade's fingers dug into her thighs possessively. "She's already mine."

Dorian stepped closer, his eyes locked onto Sienna's. "Is that true, little one?" His voice was soft, coaxing. "Do you want him?"

Sienna's heart pounded.

Kade's breath was hot against her ear. "Say it," he ordered, his voice a dangerous promise.

Sienna knew the truth.

She wanted Kade.

But she also wanted Dorian.

Her silence spoke louder than words.

Dorian's smirk widened. "Interesting."

Kade's grip on her tightened before, with a snarl, he let her go. Sienna's feet hit the ground, her knees weak.

Kade shot Dorian a murderous glare. "Stay the fuck away from her."

Dorian only chuckled, turning to leave. But before he disappeared into the trees, he glanced back at Sienna, his gaze burning with unspoken promise.

"This isn't over, little one."

And she knew, deep in her bones, that he was right.