Blood Lines The Utley Tribe: Part I Page 2

  me from the other side of the room, I chose to ignore it.

  “How did I get here last night?”

  My mother smiled at me. “Your father carried you in

  from the woods.”

  “Of course he did. Thanks.” I said with a sigh. “I should

  go get dressed. I have a plane, train, or bus to catch.”

  Taking my coffee upstairs with me.

  Walking back into my old room felt as if I had stepped

  into the past. Absolutely nothing had changed in here. My trophies of every sport known to man were still

  placed on the shelves, the posters were still on the walls,

  and my bedspread was still the same. Everything in this

  room had been untouched.

  “Sammy? May we talk?” My father’s voice came from the

  doorway.

  I stood there, a little frozen. “We don’t have to. There’s

  really nothing to talk about.”

  He cleared his throat. “Sammy. I just want you to know

  how deeply sorry I am for hurting you and your

  mother…again. I know that this keeps happening and

  I’m so sorry.”

  “It’s your business. You may screw whoever you want.”

  Trying not to get too upset. “Samantha, I wish I could tell you everything…but I

  can’t. All I can say is I’m sorry and hope that you forgive

  me someday.” His tone serious and heartfelt.

  I took a deep breath and released it. “I’m sorry for

  holding you up against the wall yesterday by your throat.

  I was angry and let myself lose control. I’m sorry.”

  Finally looking over at him, battling with the tears

  touching the rim of my eyes.

  He took a few steps toward me and reeled my body into

  his. I wrapped my arms around him, burying my face in

  his masculine chest. “Oh Sammy, I wish I could take

  away all the pain I have caused you and mom.”

  I stood there, sobbing into my father’s chest. Right now,

  I could care less about how many women he has

  knocked up or how much pain he has caused my mother.

  All I cared about was being here with my daddy.

  Chapter Three

  It took a while, but my dad finally managed to calm me

  down enough to take a relaxing shower. The stream of

  the water felt amazing coursing through my long hair.

  I remained in the water until my fingertips became like

  prunes. The house had been empty since my father took

  my mother out for dinner. I decided to wrap a towel

  around myself and trudge through the house to

  somewhat air-dry.

  My skin felt like it was glistening as I strolled down the

  stairs. Walking into the kitchen, I opened the

  refrigerator door. I gathered everything to make a

  sandwich.

  “There she is…my beautiful woman.” A male voice said,

  hugging me from behind while I was still bent over. I jumped up faster than a pop-tart in a toaster. “Excuse

  me! What in the hell do you think you’re doing?!”

  quickly turning around to face him.

  The look on his face went from happy to embarrassed

  as-hell in a matter of seconds once he recognized I was

  not the person he obviously thought.

  “You are so not Emily. You look like Emily, but you are

  definitely not her. Samantha?” He asked, staring at me

  in curiosity as he looked down at my ensemble. “Nice

  dress.”

  I nodded. “Um…yeah…I’m Samantha. Why does my

  father allow you to grope my mother like that?”

  A sly smile appeared on his face. “Your mother and I go

  way back. What are you doing back home?” “Right now, I am roaming around my parent’s house in

  my towel and feeling like an idiot in front of a handsome

  man. A naked and damp idiot.” I confessed.

  “You think I’m handsome?” He asked, grinning

  devilishly at me. “I’m Collin Utley by the way. I see you

  are making a sandwich.”

  I nodded a little, tucking my wet hair behind my ear.

  “Ugh…yeah…I figured I would take advantage of having

  the house to myself for a few hours. Now I feel awkward

  standing here sopping wet and in a towel. I’m going to

  go get dressed.”

  I felt completely embarrassed as I walked upstairs to my

  room. If I could have died right then, I would have.

  Here I was…minding my own business, fresh out of the

  shower, and attempting to make a sandwich. Then all of

  a sudden, a man grabs me only because he thinks I’m my mother. Which…I’m not even going to open up that

  door!

  The man who fondled me happened to be absolutely

  gorgeous. He seriously looked like he walked out of a

  magazine. His gray eyes, dirty blond hair, towering

  height, and skinny but also muscular build gave me cold

  chills when I looked at him.

  What’s wrong with me? Typically, I’m a cocky know-it

  all around men. I usually don’t blush, but there was

  something different about this man.

  “Would you care to go on a walk with me?” Collin asked

  when I walked back into the kitchen after getting

  dressed.

  I couldn’t help but smile. “Did you wait around just to

  ask me to go on a walk?” “Only if you say yes. If not, I’m going to be the guy who

  got shot down by the naked and damp woman bent over

  in her parents’ fridge.” He said with a grin, holding out

  his hand. “What do you say?”

  I took a hold of his hand, instantly feeling a spark in his

  touch. My eyes looked up to meet his and that’s when it

  hit me. “It’s you. You’re the guy who was with Gabriel at

  the club. The man who couldn’t keep his eyes off me.”

  “Yeah. That was me. Allow me to apologize for the other

  night.” He followed me out of the house, keeping a hold

  of my hand as we walked. “I would like to show you the

  new house I bought. That is, if you don’t mind.”

  I looked over at him. “Apology accepted. You’re moving

  here?”

  He smiled a little. “Yeah. I mean, why not? Most of my

  friends are here and the naked greetings are rather

  amusing.” “You’re not going to let me live the towel thing down, are

  you?” I asked, rolling my eyes.

  “What was that? Did you just roll your eyes at me?” He

  wondered, staring at me with too much amusement for

  comfort.

  I pursed my lips, shaking my head. “Oh no. I would

  never do such a thing.”

  “Welcome to my new home.” He stopped and looked at

  me with a smile.

  My eyes widened at the sight of how huge his house was.

  The place had to have been recently built because I don’t

  remember ever seeing it growing up. “Wow. Very nice

  place.” looking over at him. “I’m impressed.”

  “I finished moving in last night. Would you like to see

  the inside?” He asked, holding out the key. I snatched the key out of his hand and ran to the front

  door. Unlocking and pushing it open, I strolled into the

  mansion. It took me by utter surprise that the inside

  looked like those homes featured in a magazine that

  every housewife in America envies. I was assuming the

  place would have the look and feel of a bachelor pad

  instead of a home ready for a family.

  “The house is completely furnished.” Collin spoke with a

  proud grin. “It is only missing one important

  piece…you.”

  My feet nearly tripped over air after hearing him say

  that. “Whoa-what did you just say?”

  He took a few steps and his body was nearly pressed

  against mine. “My name is Collin William Utley, your

  father’s adopted brother for all intense and purposes. I

  am a very wealthy man and have everything a person could ever need or want…except you. I want, and need,

  you to live here with me.”

  “Alright. I’m missing something here. Why do you need

  me to live here with you?” I asked, trying to wrap my

  head around his words.

  “I have been waiting a long time for you, Samantha

  Emilia Utley.” He said. “Your parents have finally given

  me their blessing to court you…if you so to wish.”

  I smiled a little. “Court me? I’m guessing you’re much

  older than you appear.”

  He wrapped an arm around my waist, placing his hand

  on the small of my back. “We will talk about my old ass

  later. Miss Samantha Emilia Utley, will you do me the

  honor and move in with me?”

  I peeled my eyes away from his to look around the room.

  “You know…the house is pretty gorgeous.” Looking back over at him. “Before I agree to move in or anything, you

  will take me on a date. If you are serious about all of this,

  you may pick me up for dinner tomorr
ow.”

  “Tomorrow night it is then.” He said with a smile,

  holding my body close to his.

  It took nearly all my might to keep from stripping out of

  my clothes. My panties were already damp and Collin

  being this charming made it difficult to control myself.

  He lightly squeezed my ass while his nose was buried in

  my neck.

  “You are aware that was my ass you just grabbed and not

  my mother’s, right?” I smirked, staring up into his eyes.

  Oh damn…it’s going to be hard keeping my legs closed

  around him!

  Chapter Four

  Later that evening, I sat on my bed with my laptop and

  Google-searched Collin Utley with his invitation to move

  in running through my mind.

  The man owned multiple companies, donated massive

  amounts of money to children’s hospitals, owned houses

  in practically every country of the world, had a few

  private islands, and has been listed as one of the richest

  men in the world.

  What in the hell does he want me to move in for? He

  obviously has everything a person could ever want…plus

  more!

  Does he want me to be his roommate, girlfriend, love

  slave, what? How in the hell is he related to my father?

  A million questions circled through my mind and I

  blamed myself for getting into this mess. Stupid me for coming back here when I promised myself I wouldn’t. It

  also didn’t help one bit that Collin was beautiful and

  intelligent.

  Our conversation may have not been long, but I could

  tell that he’s smart. The man knows how to make me

  smile.

  Gah…why does this sexy stranger have to do this to

  me?!

  “Ahh yes…I see you have met the dazzling Collin William

  Utley.” My mother’s voice said from my doorway.

  I glanced up to see her smiling at me. “Why yes I did.

  When he grabbed my ass, thinking I was you.”

  She sat across from me. “Yeah…I could see how that

  seems a little weird. Collin isn’t biologically your uncle,

  you have nothing to worry about there. He may not be related by blood, but he has always been there for your

  father and me.”

  “How do I fit in to all of this? Why does he want me to

  move in with him? Does daddy know about this?” I

  wondered.

  “He has fallen for you…hard. As much as your father

  hates it, I believe you would be the best thing in his life.

  Collin isn’t used to having such strong feelings for

  anyone. Whatever you decide, please don’t break his

  heart.” She said, looking down at my sketches on the

  notebook beside me. “Those are beautiful designs honey.

  You should definitely talk to somebody about these.”

  I stared down at the clothing designs and smiled a little.

  “Thank you. Maybe I will someday soon.”

  “Collin is filthy rich and powerful. He could make you a

  clothing designer or anything you want.” She replied. “Are you trying to push me into his arms or something?”

  I asked, looking up at her.

  She hugged me tightly. “Of course not sweetheart. I just

  want to see you happy.”

  ****

  The next morning, I sat at the breakfast table with my

  dad as my mother cooked away. My mother never

  ceased to amaze me. She was perfectly happy as a

  housewife with the cooking, cleaning, and looking out

  for everyone.

  It upset me greatly that my father went out on her not

  once…but twice. I want to be surprised that she hasn’t

  filed for divorce, but a part of me already knew that she

  wouldn’t. My mother would rather die than to have her

  marriage fail. Which is why she “ignores” the fact that

  my father claims to love other women. My family are the weirdest people anyone could ever

  meet! For starters, all of us are shape-shifters…just a

  fancy word for part wolf. Our body temperatures run

  hotter than the average human. We also love differently.

  I’m not saying we go around humping our

  siblings...HELL NO TO THAT…but I honestly wouldn’t

  be surprised if that happened someday.

  To be honest, my father is technically allowed to have

  more than one partner if he wishes. He was alpha of our

  pack and second-in-command to Gabriel, our king (and

  a royal pain in my ass). Since my dad is in such high

  rank, his gigantic wolf-heart and sex drive allows him to

  imprint on more than one mate.

  My mother was his main imprint, so to speak. She will

  always own the majority of his heart. Erin and Evan’s

  mom, Esmeralda, will be his mate as well. Maddison was

  the newest mate. As much as I loathe my best friend playing hide the bone with my dad, I could see they

  make each other happy.

  There’s so much drama that goes on with this family. I’m

  certain there couldn’t be a day without something

  exciting going on around here. When push comes to

  shove, they are all my family and I love them regardless.

  “It looks like our little Sammy is finally having a

  breakthrough.” I heard the king’s voice in my head.

  I sarcastically rolled my eyes at his words. “Stay out of

  my head royal pain!”

  “Sammy? Are you alright princess?” My dad asked,

  pulling me out of my thoughts with Gabriel.

  “Um…yeah…I’m fine.” I told him.

  My mom set a plate of muffins on the table. “Are you

  still worried over the whole Collin asking you to move

  in?” Dad nearly inhaled his muffin. “He did what?! Collin

  asked my little girl to be his live-in fuck buddy?”

  “Samuel…she isn’t going to be his live-in fuck buddy. He

  cares about her. We’ve talked about this.” My mom told

  him, smacking him upside the back of his head.

  I stood up from the table once I saw Collin standing in

  the yard. “I have to go.” Telling my parents as I made my

  way outside. “What are you doing here?”

  “I’m here for our date, of course. Am I early?” He asked

  with a small smirk on his lips as he strolled up to me,

  brushing some hair behind my ear.

  The feel of his skin on mine sent chills to not only my

  soul, but my libido as well. Since when has his touch

  affected me like this? I wanted to push that jacket off

  him so badly, run my fingers through his hair while he

  thrusted himself in and out of me. “Your heart rate has increased. Is there something in

  particular you are thinking about?” His voice pulled me

  from my erotic thoughts.

  I looked up at him, trying not to blush. “Um…nothing.

  I’m not thinking about a thing.”

  “Oh no…you’re not thinking about anything at all. Just

  that you want him to bury the bone!” Maddie’s voice

  rang in my head.

  I rolled my eyes. “Shut it, Maddison!”

  “What would you like to do today? You name it.” Collin

  said, holding me close.

  “I would really love to have sex with you right now…” I

  blurted, looking up at him in shock. “Whoa. I am so

  sorry. I have no idea where that came from.”

  He softly kissed my lips. “You are really tense. Maybe I

  should fuck the tension out of you.” As shocked as I wanted to be at what he said, my body

  just ached for him even more. “You want to have

  sex…now?”

  I grabbed his hand, practically dragging him out of the

  yard before he had the chance to respond.

  It didn’t take long for us to reach his beautiful mansion.

  Collin was able to unlock and open the door while

  holding me. My teeth lightly bit his bottom lip as he

  carried me upstairs.

  He playfully tossed me onto the oversized bed, crawling

  and hovering over my body. “Have you decided on

  moving in yet?”

  “The answer is yes. Now fuck me so hard that I have

  forgotten my own name.” I said, kissing his lips while

  throwing his jacket back and ripping the buttons off his

  shirt. He removed my shirt, his eyes glued to my breasts.