Origins *Book 3 Of The Hunted Series*

Chapter 26: Return to Italy

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I step out of my room, leaving a relaxed Alice sprawled across Malik and I bed, cuddling Malik's pillow.

I smile at her and softly close the door behind me.

I immediately take in the air, noticing an aged spicy scent floating up from the living room.

I know that smell.

I blur down the stairs and into Malik's arms, cuddling against his chest as he wraps his arms around me.

"Hi baby girl." He whispers into my curls.

"Hi baby."

He hums and nuzzles my hair and neck.

I kiss his temple as he runs his hand up the back of my shirt.

I grip his forearm, accidentally digging my claws into his arm, causing him to growl.

His hands grip me tighter, pulling me into his chest.

I brush against his growing dick, making me shiver, and he groans.

"You smell so good. Summer and honeysuckle." He says, grinding me slowly against him.

He smells Alice's scent mixed with mine.

"Not here, baby."

He groans into my shoulder but nods, keeping his grip tight around me.

"Later?" He questions, kissing my shoulder.

I nod and rub his arm, causing him to purr.

I look around the living room, noticing the 4 vampires surrounding Aspen.

"Little hunter, so nice to see you again." Aspen says, smiling and bowing at me.

"Hi, Aspen."

She winks as she comes out of her bow.

"Aspen, I wasn't expecting you for a while." Ma says, walking in the room, Malia behind her, immediately bringing her and Aspen's foreheads together.

"My lord. We decided to get here sooner rather than later. Spend as much time getting to know one of the first vampires created and her coven." Aspen says, eyes closing as she breathes in my mom's scent.

"None of that, my lord stuff. It's just Alex." Ma says, rubbing the back of the younger ancient vampire.

"Of course. Would you like me to finish where we left off before you were kidnapped?" Aspen wonders, taking the seat ma offered her.

Ma nods and sits, motioning for all of us to get comfortable.

"Where were we?" Aspen wonders out loud, thinking back.

"Ma meeting aunt April as humans first."

"Ah, yes. Your hybrid, are you aware that she's a Titan?" Aspen wonders, crossing her legs.

Ma nods, glancing at a slowly blinking Malia.

She's due for a nap.

"Are you aware that you met her first?" Aspen questions, smirking.

"I am. Do I believe that I met her first? Absolutely not." Ma says, shrugging.

"Would you like to see proof?" Aspen wonders, tilting her head.

Ma freezes and stares into her green eyes.

"Of course." Ma says, blinking.

Aspen nods, bringing out a mirror. She leans it against the wall next to her before touching the glass.