I didn’t let go until we were back at the mansion, and that’s when I knew something was different. Derik and Brax felt different. Worn out, tired, defeated. They needed me. 29. The Need I went to them. I climbed the stairs two at a time. Kai followed, saying nothing, as I pushed my shadows out of me, finding where Derik and Brax were, smiling when I recognized the room as my own. I wasn’t even sure if they had their own rooms anymore. I burst in and had barely taken a breath when Brax was on me. His mouth covered mine, and I melted into the kiss, sliding my tongue along his, holding his body against me. “How did it go? With the wolves?” I asked, but he shook his head. “Not tonight, Spitfire. Just let me have you,” he breathed, and I nodded, kissing him again. He edged me tow

