Houston summer and I would totally love to bonk you, truth is, I couldn’t handle the rejection I’d face come Monday.” “Maybe I didn’t make myself clear. You’re my mate, as in the only woman I want to be with for the rest of my life.” “Uh huh. And pigs fly.” “You’re testing my patience,” he growled. Lucy couldn’t help but laugh when he actually growled. He ground his teeth, clenching and unclenching his jaw. She sighed, taking in his serious demeanor. Maybe her humor was the last bit of a wall she had to protect her heart from his advances. She truthfully didn’t know how to feel. She’d dreamed of having Max in this way more times than she cared to admit, but a dream was safe; there were no emotions tied to her dream outside of lust. In reality, he was demanding she surrender to him, trust him not to hurt her. “You said your wolf wants me, but what about you?” she asked. “We’re one in the same,” he replied. Lucy bit her lip; she couldn’t read him. She was pretty sure he was being sincere. Besides, what man would really go to this extent just for a one-night stand? “Lucy.” “Yea?” “Are you going to keep me hanging all damn night?” “Huh?” “Are you going to let me claim you or what?” Max pressed himself to her warm center, his body shaking under the control it required not to ram right into her without warning. Lucy let go of her bra, the cups falling away immediately baring her perked nipples. Max’s eyes lit up like a kid on Christmas. He licked his lips and captured a breast between them; the sensation tore through her, heating her to the core as her hips shot up on her intake of breath. It’d been so long since she’d been with a man, and the first time she’d ever been with a werewolf.
Chapter 9 Max sucked Lucy’s percolated tip, grazing his teeth along the crystal cut edges of her nipple. She was gorgeous; her ivory skin was flush, eyes half-closed and mouth slightly ajar in awe. He couldn’t wait to sink into her in more than one way. He switched breasts, drinking in her newly startled reaction. Her fingers ran through his hair, eliciting an excited growl from him when she tugged at his roots. He needed more; he needed to taste her. He slid down her, kissing her soft stomach. He loved the fact that he had to push apart her thighs to reach her jewel; made him feel like he had to hunt for the treasure. He kissed the inside of her thighs, reveling in how soft her skin was there. He felt her squirming, trying to scoot away from him. He extended himself higher, until she was forced to look at him. “Stop!” he ordered. She halted immediately. “You will not hide from me,” he drove out. He waited until she relaxed, her hands falling at her side. His heart melted at the uncertainty in her eyes. He longed to reassure her of his feelings towards her, but wasn’t quite sure how. He leaned down and caressed her cheeks as he captured her lips, not stopping until he’d kissed away every last one of her fears. She smiled slowly as he pulled away. She was breathtaking in the moment; her lips swollen from his attack, her cheeks a healthy rose hue. And she was his. *** Lucy relaxed as Max reassured her. He was so gentle with her, so concerned, despite his own incessant need nearly rocking him. She knew he was struggling not to just slam home in one lithe move. It was a testament to his feelings for her; it assured her he cared about her. Max smiled deviously, winking as he made his ascent again. Lucy fought every bit of insecurity rearing its nasty head; it took every last ounce of strength not to try to hide from him. Her sex was moist, anticipation coursing through her. She closed her eyes, trying not to think about what he must be thinking as he looked down there; it was oddly reminiscent of the embarrassment of an annual with her OB/GYN. Suddenly, his arms snaked below her thighs and captured her hips. He lifted her rear off the ground and