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Savage Love
ISBN # 978-1-906811-22-8
©Copyright Crissy Smith 2008
Cover Art by April Martinez ©Copyright October 2008
Edited by Jess Bimberg
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The parking lot was crowded as Kelly Walker pulled her car into one of the few remaining spaces. She looked around, taking in the other vehicles, and finally spotted the one she searched for. As she stepped from her car, the heat of the night hit her in the face. When normally a jacket would be needed in October, this year they had yet to hit below seventy.
Halloween night and it was over eight-five degrees outside. Although it did make finding a sexy costume easier, helping to set her plan in motion. Wearing a short, tight black skirt, knee-high, black leather boots, a skimpy, red tank top, and a headband with horns, she was bound to raise some eyebrows with the little devil costume. Hopefully, getting the attention of the one she wanted.
A large man wearing black jeans and a black sleeveless shirt opened the front door. By his seductive smile and wink of approval, Kelly felt pretty good going into the bar. The music and smoke hit her all at once, and she struggled not to cough as the smoke soaked into her pores. The lights were low, but she could see well enough.
Walking from the door, she made a slow sweep of the room. She smiled as heads turned towards her, but she made it completely around the room without stopping. She knew exactly where he sat and that he was accompanied by four of his men. She was working out the best way to approach him, when a hand grabbed her upper arm and pulled her back against a hard chest.
Kelly stilled as an arm wrapped around her waist, and she felt breath against her neck.
"I told you never to come here." The voice next to her ear was low, husky.
Kelly relaxed in the embrace, immediately recognising the voice of the undercover agent, Alex Gray, who was working her sister's case.
"Well, I must have forgotten," she said in her sexiest southern drawl.
She was rewarded with a growl before being dragged in a storage room and slammed against the door.
"This isn't a game," he told her as he crushed her harder into the door.
Kelly found herself distracted by the strength of the body that covered hers. He held her arms over her head and leaned against her so she could feel every inch of his muscular body against her softer flesh. Her body flushed and she felt her arousal as she shifted against him. She had never responded like this to a man before meeting Alex. But since she had, all she could ever think about was tearing off his clothes.
Shaking her head to clear her thoughts, she pushed against him. "Okay, let me go, Alex."
She looked up in his eyes. He smiled but didn't release her. "What are you doing here Kelly?"
Sighing, Kelly slumped against the door. "It's been a year. A year today. I just wanted to see him."
Alex nodded his head, and she saw sympathy in his expression. "I'm sorry but you can't be here." He released her and stepped back.
The loss of his body heat had Kelly wrapping her arms around herself. "I'm not leaving. I want to talk to him."
"No." Alex shook his head and crossed his arms over his chest.
Kelly took a step towards him, resting her hands on her hips. "You're not my boss. I can talk to who I want to."
He just smiled smugly at her.
"What are you going to do, Alex? Arrest me?" she taunted. "Don't you think that would ruin your cover?"
The smile never left his face. "I don't have to arrest you. All I have to do is have you thrown out of the bar, put in a cab and sent home."
She knew he would do it. "Please, Alex. I just wanted to talk to him."
"No."
Frustrated, Kelly struck out a hand but he caught it.
"Careful there," he warned and yanked her to him. Kelly tilted her head back to look him in the face. His grey eyes cut into hers as his lips thinned.
"I won't let you blow my cover. I won't let you ruin a two-year investigation. He's killed more than just your sister. I have been after him longer than you've been involved. And most of all, I won't let you get yourself hurt or killed."
Kelly's gaze followed as his lips moved and she licked her own, wondering what he would taste like. She looked into his eyes and saw the struggle there. He was fighting the attraction, just like she was. But she was tired of fighting it.
Kelly lifted onto her toes and pressed her mouth against his. He stiffened but didn't move. She traced his lips with her tongue and bit down on the lower.
Alex finally opened to her with a groan. As she kissed him again, his hands found their way to her hair, and the soft kiss she started turned into a desperately brutal kiss of passion. He lifted her off her feet, and she wrapped her legs around his narrow waist. The jean material of his pants rubbed roughly against the damp silk material of her panties.
He moaned into her mouth, and she tightened her legs around him, needing to relieve the pressure between her thighs.
A knock on the door made them jump. Alex let her down his body slowly before moving and turning away. "Yeah?"
"Hey, Alex, we're starting to get busy. Need you at the bar." A male voice came through the door.
"Be right there," Alex said before turning back to Kelly. He picked up her headband that had fallen to the floor and handed it to her. "One drink, Kelly. You will not talk to him and then you will be on your way."
Kelly nodded, her face still flushed and her skin still heated. Alex opened the door and, with his hand wrapped around her wrist, pulled her towards the bar.
Alex couldn't believe she had shown up at the bar. He knew she was getting restless, and the anniversary of her sister's murder didn't help, but he had specifically told her to stay away from here.
Setting a Crown and Coke in front of her, he watched her blush before taking a drink. Things had gone a little too far in the storage room, but damn she'd tasted good. Smelled good and felt even better. He'd fought it for so long and to finally have her in his arms had felt like heaven. But he couldn't do it. She didn't belong in his world.
Alex looked over to the man in the back of the bar. Craig Lambert---local drug dealer, murderer, and vampire. Kelly would never believe him if he told her what Craig really was. Hell, he could probably show her, and she still wouldn't believe. No, she didn't belong in this world, and he needed to get her out of here.
He exchanged a look with his partner, Marcus, who nodded. He would help keep an eye on Kelly if Alex needed him to. Marcus was also aware of the attraction between the two of them. Every time they had spoken with Kelly about the case, Marcus would make sure to comment on just how pretty Kelly was, receiving the desired reaction from Alex.
The two men had been friends for a very long time. Alex wasn't able to hide his feelings for Kelly from him, and Marcus loved the fact that he tried.
When Kelly stood, he sighed in relief that she was leaving.
"I'll call you tomorrow, Kelly, I promise," he told her as he covered her hand with his on the cold, worn wood of the bar.
Her eyes met his and he could see the pain.
"It's almost over," Alex assured her.
Her gaze darted to the back of the room before meeting his again. "Okay, Alex."
She pulled her hand away, turned and left the bar. Alex watched her the entire time, his body reacting. He adjusted the bulge in his jeans. His attention was then drawn to the empty table in the back. Where had they gone?
Kelly wasn't happy, but she left the bar. What was she going to do anyway? Walk up to Craig and introduce to herself as the sister of the woman he'd killed a year ago. He would probably pull out a gun and shoot her where she stood.
Shaking her head, Kelly walked to her car. A sound from behind her made her stop and twirl around. No one was there, but the hair on the back of her neck stand up. Digging through her purse, she found her keys and gripped them tightly in her hand. She looked back at the door. She could go back inside and have Alex walk her to her car.
No, he might think she was making it up to be alone with him. Biting her lip, she turned back towards the car and jumped in surprise. The man in front of her was over six feet tall, had on a long blank trench coat, and was snarling at her. As he reached out for her, Kelly backed away. He moved faster and grabbed her upper arm. He quickly pulled her in the alley behind the bar. She could see three men waiting.
Kelly started to kick, but a hand covered her mouth and an arm went around her neck, cutting off her air. Then she was standing in front of the man she had come to see.
Craig Lambert leaned forward and sniffed her neck.
Kelly tried to kick out again, but the man holding her was just too strong.
"I love the smell of fear," Lambert said in a deep voice that made her stomach roll.
He straightened, and she could make out his facial features in the dim light of the alley. Just like the first time she'd seen a picture of him, she was amazed at how normal he looked. In fact, up close, he was quite attractive. No wonder why her sister had been interested in him.
"I saw you watching me. Do I know you?"
Kelly shook her head, unable to talk with a hand over her mouth.
"No? You do have something familiar about you though." He ran thin, bony fingers over her cheek, and Kelly felt tears threaten to fall. When his thumb flicked over the pulse in her neck, she could have sworn his eyes turned red.
Eyes wide, Kelly watched him as he leaned forward. His mouth opened and his teeth, which had been normal, started to lengthen. Her scream was barely audible as terror she'd never felt before shook her body.
Before he reached her, there was a howl and something knocked into them. Kelly went down on her side and rolled away from the two men. She heard someone call out, "wolf," as she scrambled to hide against the wall of the building.
The scene before her was like something in a movie. A grey-and-white wolf stood in the mouth of the alley as the four men spread out with guns drawn. Kelly didn't know what to do, so she pulled her legs to her chest and wrapped her arms around them, hoping to stay invisible.
The first shot rang out and Kelly jumped. The wolf charged into the alley, attacking the wrist of the one who'd shot at him. While he was busy, another man aimed for the wolf, but the animal moved just in time and sidestepped another bullet.
The first man was holding his arm as he fell away from the wolf. Kelly watched as blood gushed from the wound and dripped to the dirty concrete. She felt her stomach turn at the sight and steeled herself not to get sick. That wouldn't help the situation at all.
Then the wolf jumped on the other guy, his sharp canine teeth clamping down on the man's throat. Kelly closed her eyes as the man's scream turned into a gurgle but the sound of movement had her opening her eyes again. She watched as the wolf released the man and stalked towards the other two men. The one who had held her, and the one who had killed her sister.
The men exchanged looks before jumping straight up in the air. The wolf charged at the same time but met only air as the two men disappeared.
Kelly wasn't aware she was sobbing until the wolf turned, and she met his stare. She'd never seen a real wolf before, only on television, but she knew this wasn't just an ordinary wolf.
He stepped forward, and Kelly held out a hand. "St ... st ... ayyyy," she stuttered. Her hand shook and she could practically hear her own heart beat. The wolf stepped closer.
Hoping this was just a bad dream, she closed her eyes, counted to ten, then opened them, but the wolf was still there. Standing in front of her, his head tilted to one side, blood dripping from his mouth.
Kelly moved onto her knees and tried to crawl away. The wolf growled, and she froze in her spot. The growl vibrated the air around her. Obviously, the wolf didn't want her to move. So she remained on her hands and knees against the old brick building, watching as he closed the distance between them. When he stepped in front of her, she once again got a look at the eyes.
A sense of calmness went over her as she looked in those deep grey eyes. She just stared, as she had done not more than half an hour ago. "Alex," she whispered.
The wolf moved and she felt his soft fur against her skin.
The back door of the club swung open, and they both jumped. Before she could blink, the wolf hunched down and growled. Kelly felt a wave of relief as Marcus stepped out the door.
Kelly watched Alex's partner take in the scene before him. The wolf was still crouched down and growling, and Kelly was still on her knees. She looked over to where the men had been but they were gone. There were no bodies or anyone but them in the alley. No blood or sign of what had taken place. If Kelly hadn't seen everything with her own eyes, she wouldn't have known anything had even taken place.
Marcus closed the door and turned towards her. Kelly started to stand, but the wolf turned his head and snapped at her.
"Kelly, I need you to listen to me, darling," Marcus said in his thick Louisiana accent. "Don't move."
She nodded but didn't speak.
"Just stay right there," he told her.
Kelly almost shouted when Marcus knelt down in front of the wolf. A growl from the wolf was the only thing that kept her mouth shut. When Marcus moved lower and laid his stomach on the ground, she was sure he'd lost his mind. He shocked her even more by baring his neck to the creature.
The wolf sniffed him and snarled, but Marcus didn't move, so Kelly didn't either. Finally, after what seemed like an hour, the wolf stepped away and shook his body.
Kelly looked between the wolf and Marcus. Marcus stood and offered her a shy smile.
"Okay, Kelly, I want you to stand up nice and slow."
She looked over at the wolf.
"It's okay. Just stand up slowly right where you are."
Kelly's gaze darted to the mouth of the alley.
"Kelly," Marcus said to her calmly. "Look at me." He waited until she compiled before continuing. "Stand up; it will be okay. Do not run; just stand up."
Kelly placed a hand on the building as she tried to stand. Her legs were shaking so badly she had to make several attempts and lean against the wall to stand.
"Good. Now the wolf is going to move. You need to walk beside him," Marcus told her.
She looked down at the animal and shook her head.
"Kelly."
"I ... I can't."
Marcus ran a hand through his black hair in frustration. "You have to. Do you trust Alex?"
Taken back by the question, Kelly wiped the tears from her eyes. "Of ... of course."
Marcus nodded. "Then I need you to trust me. Step away from the wall towards the exit."
Kelly looked down at the wolf, then back at Marcus. "Just go get Alex, please."
Marcus shook his head. "I can't. I'm sorry."
Tears continued to fall as she took a step forward. The wolf pressed up against her, and she jumped. She took step after step with the wolf matching each one. She looked down nervously then back at Marcus.
"Easy, Kelly. It's okay. He just wants to protect you," he said.
It was slow but eventually Kelly made it into the parking lot with the wolf next to her and Marcus behind her.
"It's the black truck at the end of the row," Marcus told her. She slowly walked towards it, the wolf pressing against her leg the entire time.
Marcus unlocked the truck with a remote, and she opened the passenger door. The wolf jumped in the truck and over the seat to the back. Kelly climbed into the passenger seat and closed the door.
Once Marcus was behind the wheel, he turned and looked at her. "I know you have a lot of questions. Wait until we get you home, and they will all be answered. I promise."
Kelly looked over her shoulder at the wolf. "Marcus?"
"Yes?"
"Where is Alex?"
Marcus didn't even glance at her as he pulled onto the narrow street. "I think you know."
Kelly looked at the wolf as he laid his head down on the backseat. It couldn't be, she told herself. However, she'd never met anyone else with those same grey eyes. Placing a hand on her stomach, Kelly rested her head against the window. "I don't feel so good," she murmured.
When they pulled up to a large iron gate, Kelly raised her head from the window. Marcus hadn't said anything else and she hadn't felt like talking. Images of the men in the alley mixed with the wolf had her feeling confused and sick.
Marcus pressed a code into a keypad at the gate. Once it opened, she heard the wolf sit up in the back seat. The house that came into view was large and surrounded by trees. It was magnificent.
After stopping in front of the house, Marcus turned off the car and turned towards her. "This is Alex's house. We'll go inside and get comfortable."
Kelly nodded and opened her door. Marcus opened the back door, and the wolf jumped out. He ran for the trees without a backward look. Kelly shook her head. It'd been a strange night.
Once inside, Marcus led Kelly into a large room with a couch, chairs, and a fireplace. He immediately went to the fireplace and started a fire before heading to a small bar area. As he fixed a drink, Kelly took the opportunity to look around the room.
Even with the modern furniture that was obviously picked out by a man, it had a homey feel to it. Kelly's feet hurt from the boots she was wearing, so she sat on the big brown leather couch.
"Here. This will help calm your nerves." Marcus handed her a drink.
Kelly took a couple sips, still looking around. "When is Alex going to get here?"
"Soon," Marcus said, sitting in one of the wingback chairs.
Kelly finished her drink and held the cool glass up to her head. "I don't understand any of this."
Marcus shrugged and leaned forward. "All you need to understand is that Alex is a good guy. He really does want to help you catch Craig and put him away for a very long time."
The mention of Craig's name made Kelly shiver. His face flashed before her eyes. The glow of his eyes, the length of his teeth. Kelly knew it was crazy, but she couldn't convince herself she hadn't seen what she did.
As her eyes started to droop, she shook her head. "Marcus."
"Shh," he said, standing. "Rest now."
He pushed her down onto the couch, and Kelly panicked, knowing he'd put something in her drink.
"Alex," was the last thing she said before sleep overtook her.
Kelly woke to someone gently stroking her cheek. She opened her eyes to look into the kind, grey eyes she'd thought she knew. When she started to sit up, Alex held her down by pressing on her shoulder.
"It's okay, Kelly."
She shook her head and tried to gather her thoughts. "Alex, what's going on?"
Cupping her cheek, he smiled. "You saw some things tonight you shouldn't have."
Kelly waited for him to continue.
"You saw what Craig truly is?"
Kelly nodded, though it didn't seem possible.
"Then you saw me in my other form."
"I don't understand." He couldn't turn into a wolf. No one could unless they were in a movie. That was crazy.
He leaned down and brushed his lips against hers. "I think you do."
"But ... but you can't turn into a wolf!"
"Kelly." He only sat there watching her, no smile on his face.
"And Craig is not a vampire."
"Call it what you like, but you know, Kelly."
Feeling like she was losing her mind, Kelly pushed Alex until he allowed her to sit up. "This is crazy."
"I know it feels that way. But remember, every myth has to start somewhere."
Kelly continued to shake her head. "But I kissed you! I felt your body ... Oh God!" She buried her face in her hands.
"Does this change anything?" Alex asked her softly.
"What? Of course it does!"
"You kissed me, because you felt an attraction to me. I kissed you back, because I felt the same. Tell me, Kelly, how this changes what we feel for each other."
"I don't ... I don't know."
Pulling her hands from her face, Alex captured them between his. "It doesn't change that I still want you. I know you want me. This doesn't have to change anything." Then his lips sealed over hers.
Kelly knew she should push him away from her, but found herself opening, letting him take control of her mouth. As his tongue massaged hers, she moaned and pulled him closer. She felt the muscles of his chest under her hands as she moved them over his body.
His heat sank into her, warming her chilled bones. Alex pressed her back on the couch and covered her body with his. Kelly moved her legs to welcome him between them.
He pushed her skirt up her legs before his fingers brushed against her centre. Moaning, she arched into him, inviting to touch more. His mouth left hers and travelled down her neck.
Kelly pulled at his shirt and managed to get it over his head. Strong tanned muscles greeted her hands as she kneaded the flesh of his back.
When his mouth reached the low-cut tank, she moaned and whispered, "Yes."
Alex pulled her up and removed her shirt and bra with skilled fingers. Then he took one of her hard nipples into his mouth and sucked, causing her to buck against him. Laying her back down, he lavished attention on one nipple before moving to the other.
"Yes. Alex, please I need you."
Alex knew he should stop and talk to Kelly, but her taste in his mouth and her cries for more captured the part of him that had waited for this. Releasing her nipples, he shifted farther down her body. The creamy skin heated under his tongue, and her hands moved to his hair as she tried to hold onto him.
Kelly's stomach quivered under his touch, and he heard her gasp as he licked inside her belly button. He didn't leave any skin untreated as he worked her over with his tongue. He lifted her hips and, with one smooth motion, removed the rest of her clothing. She was completely bare to him, and he sat back on his feet to admire her beautiful body.
"I've dreamt about this so many times. You under me, over me, taking me inside." He ran a hand from her breast to her bare mound. "You are absolutely perfect."
Lust filled her eyes. "Alex, please."
He smiled. "Yes, now."
Kelly jolted as his tongue swiped over her pussy. He nibbled the sensitive flesh as he ran a finger over her weeping folds. She pushed against him but he was content playing with her.
"Please," she begged. "Alex, please."
"What?" he asked, licking her juices as they escaped from her body. "What is it you want?"
"Take me. Make me yours."
Alex groaned and placed his mouth back on her. Kelly spread her thighs farther as his tongue licked and stabbed at her heated core. Hands in his hair, she held him to her as he worked his tongue in and out. Licking and nibbling until he entered her with a finger.
The new penetration had her crying out loud as he slowly slid the digit in and out. When he added a second finger, her muscles clenched around his fingers. She held onto him and moved her hips up and down, riding his face as he sucked her clit and rammed his fingers in and out of her tight hole. When she finally broke, she cried out his name as he lapped up her juices, humming from excitement.
As she came down, struggling to catch her breath, she felt him moving over her. Realising her eyes were closed, she opened them to be met with the most amazing sight. He was fully nude as his fingers softly brushed her swollen clit.
His glorious manhood rose from his body, long and promising. She licked her lips, wanting a taste of him. His eyes met hers and she saw the need in them.
"Take me," she commanded.
He held her gaze as he lifted her hips and placed the head of his cock at her entrance. Then he was pushing in and Kelly adjusted to take in his length.
"Oh yeah. Oh baby, you're so tight." Alex groaned when he finally was seated deep inside her.
Kelly didn't know if she had ever been so filled. Her muscles clamped around him, trying to hold him in as he withdrew.
She opened her mouth to demand he take her when he slammed back into her. Her breath caught as he plunged inside her over and over. Gripping her hips, he positioned her and thrust harder, faster, until she sobbed out his name. Repeating it over and over.
"Come! Come for me," he demanded as he slammed once more, burying himself inside, releasing his seed in her.
With the first burst from him, the most powerful orgasm she'd ever had claimed her, bending her body and ripping a scream from her throat as she rode it out.
Exhausted, they collapsed with arms and legs wrapped around each other.
Kelly woke up in a bed with Alex's strong arms around her. She remembered him carrying her there last night, telling her to sleep then they would talk. She knew she must be in a bedroom, but she couldn't see much with the dark curtains over the window.
She leaned over the sleeping man and traced his lips with her fingers. Moving up, she traced his nose, cheeks, and forehead. How could this man who had made love to her change into an animal? It just wasn't possible.
She ran her hands over his pecs and paused at his rib cage, wondering how he did it, how he changed.
"I was hoping you would keep moving your hands down."
Kelly gasped and pulled away. Chuckling, Alex rolled her over until his body laid over hers. She felt his erection against her hip.
"How do you do it?"
Alex didn't pretend not to know what she was talking about. "I just can."
"Did you get bit? What happened?"
"No, nothing like that. I was born this way," he answered before placing a kiss against her neck.
"You were born being able to turn into an animal?"
Alex looked in her wide eyes and held back another laugh. "Yes and no. I was born able to change. My DNA is a cross between a wolf and humans. Unlike the movies, I don't howl under the full moon. I can change whenever I want, I can control my wolf, and I can't turn anyone by biting them."
"Is there more of you? Because I'm not sure I like the idea of a bunch of humans turning into wolves."
"There are about six hundred of us in the world."
Six hundred. That wasn't very many. "Okay, what about Craig? I mean, is he really a vampire?"
"He drinks blood, can't go into the sun, so yeah, I guess that's what you would call him."
"He killed my sister."
Alex sighed and rested his forehead against hers. "I know, baby, and I'm sorry."
"Are ... are you sure she's not..."
"No, I saw her body. She's not like him."
Kelly relaxed. She found comfort in the fact that her sister was truly dead and not walking around drinking people's blood. "Why did he kill her then?"
Rolling over onto his side, Alex tucked her body against his. "He probably tried to change her. To make her like him. But only about three percent of humans can be changed, and she didn't make it."
Kelly felt tears form in her eyes. "He killed her for no reason."
"Yes, I'm so sorry."
Kelly nodded and rested her cheek against Alex's chest. "Why don't you just kill him?"
"I wish I could. Believe me, for what he's done, how he's hurt you and your family, I wish I could. But I was sent here by the council to investigate him and try to find a missing girl. I am supposed to take him back alive when I find the girl."
"The council?"
"We have a council. It helps to keep track of other beings, governs us, and keeps us from being exposed. When a vampire or were goes rogue, they send out enforcers to bring them back."
"So you're not really a cop."
"In a way, an enforcer is a cop. I just don't go after humans." He placed kisses on the top of her head.
Kelly had a headache and really didn't feel like hearing anymore. "Okay."
"Okay?" Alex asked nervously.
"Yeah. I think that's enough for now."
"I'm sorry to bring you into this. I was trying to protect you."
"I know." Kelly frowned. She'd sure messed this up. "I don't want to think about it right now. I don't want to think about anything right now." Hooking her leg over his hip, she pressed her wetness against him. "Don't let me think, Alex."
His hands on her hips, he rolled onto his back, bringing her to cover him. "No thinking." He pulled her forward and kissed her as she rocked back and forth against him. Lifting her, he positioned himself under her. "Ride me, baby. Hard and fast."
Reaching behind her, Kelly palmed his erection. It filled her hand. She felt him throbbing and her own juices ran down her thighs. "Yes, hard and fast." Then she slipped him into her. Slamming down, rocking forward, and repeating it.
Hands on his chest for balance, she closed her eyes and just enjoyed the sensations. When he reached forward and pinched her clit, the sudden pleasure-pain had her crying out, releasing, and milking him until he, too, found his release.
Falling forward, she kissed his chest. "Mmm, that was good."
She felt him brush her hair from her face but was asleep before he spoke.
Kelly stood in the enormous kitchen, wearing Alex's shirt and boxers. Alex had his back to her as he scrambled eggs and made bacon and sausage. The coffeepot gurgled next to him and Kelly swallowed, looking around the room. It seemed so homey with him at the stove cooking, the familiar smells and sounds of a kitchen ... but it just seemed wrong.
"You're thinking too hard," he told her, startling her from her thoughts.
"It just doesn't seem right," she said, pointing to him then waving a hand around the kitchen.
Alex smiled before grabbing her around the waist and depositing her on the counter next to him. He filled a coffee mug and held it out to her. She gladly accepted it, studying him.
"I have to eat," he said before going back to the eggs.
"Yes, I suppose you do." She looked around the kitchen again. "This is your house?"
"It is."
"So you live here all the time?"
He turned his head back towards her, and she knew he was trying to figure her out just as much as she was him. They were strangers even with everything they'd shared. "Most of the time, yes."
Kelly took a drink of her coffee. "So being an enforcer must pay well."
Alex watched her closely as if carefully choosing his words. "It pays okay."
She nodded.
Turning off the stove, he moved and caged her in with his body against hers and arms on either side of her. "It you have a question, just ask it."
Kelly set her coffee cup on the counter. "Why me?"
Alex frowned, clearly not understanding what she was asking. "Why you what?"
"Why did you ... you know." She blushed and looked down.
"Why did I make love to you? Fuck you? Whatever you want to call it?"
Kelly nodded again.
Cupping her chin, he held it firmly. "Why did you?"
Kelly shrugged. "I was tired to fighting it."
Alex nipped her lips. "It's worse for me."
"What do you mean?"
"It's normal to find someone who I am attracted to, but I can usually control my desires. You tested my control from the first day I met you. You are more to me than you'll ever know."
Kelly bit her lip nervously. "Can you really turn into a wolf?"
"You know I can," Alex said patiently.
"And Craig is really a vampire?'
"Yes."
"Okay." Kelly pushed at his chest, and Alex stepped back.
She jumped off the counter, but before she could walk away, he stopped her with a hand on her arm. "Where are you going?"
"I have to find a stake or something so I can kill Craig," Kelly told him, pulling away.
She got a dozen steps away before Alex's shock wore off. He caught up with her before she reached the stairs and caught her hand. "What?"
"I'm going to kill Craig," Kelly said, meeting his gaze.
"No, you're not!"
"Yes, yes, I am. I figured I couldn't kill him before without going to jail, but now with him not being human, I can kill him, and no one needs to know about it."
Alex couldn't believe what he was hearing. She couldn't actually think she could kill Craig. The vampire would kill her before she got within ten feet of him. "You are not going to kill him!"
"Will you?"
Alex shook his head and paced away from her. "I told you the council wants him alive."
"Fine, then I'm going to kill him." Spinning on her heel, she headed upstairs.
Alex watched her go, trying to convince himself she wasn't serious. He heard her rummaging around in his room upstairs and went after her, taking the steps two at a time. She was mumbling to herself about stakes and crosses.
"What are you looking for?"
She stuck her head out of his closet. "Something to make a stake with. I figure you probably have something that would work, but I don't want to get you in trouble, so I will make something myself. I won't talk about it anymore, so you don't have to worry about lying if you get called into court or whatever you call it with the council."
She spoke so calmly that Alex could just stare at her. "Kelly."
"No! No, we don't need to discuss this anymore," she said from back in the closet.
Alex waited for a few minutes before walking out of the room. She was going to kill Craig. Or try to anyway. Alex knew the vampire would have her throat ripped out before she got anywhere near him.
Leaning against the hallway wall, Alex banged his head. How had things gotten so messed up? He had two years of Craig's activities recorded. He had enough that once he took him to the council, they would put him to death. The only thing he still needed was Kimberley, the daughter of the council's Vice President's. Once he found her, he could bring Craig in.
Alex looked towards the bedroom. He just needed to stash Kelly somewhere safe while he finished his job.
Kelly stared at the man in front of her. Her hands were fisted on her hips and she glared at him.
"I'm sorry, Kelly, truly." Marcus put his hands up in a peace gesture.
"You drugged me," Kelly fumed, stepping towards him.
"In my defence, I didn't know when Alex was going to be back, and you were worried and scared. I just took control of the situation the best way I could."
"By drugging me!"
"Well, yeah."
Standing toe-to-toe with him, she narrowed her eyes. "And now you're telling me I can't leave."
"It's just that Alex needed to get some work done, and he wanted me to come over here to keep an eye on you."
"Keep an eye on me? Like I'm a child? Is that what you are saying?"
Kelly knew she should take it easy on Marcus. He was only trying to do what Alex told him, but she couldn't yell at Alex, and Marcus was the only one there. He looked around desperately, and she laughed.
"Don't even think about drugging me again."
He dropped his gaze. "I am really sorry about that."
Kelly waved him off. "Okay. I'm sorry I yelled at you. I would rather yell at Alex, but he's not here."
Marcus shrugged. "Sorry."
Kelly walked around the room, thinking about a new tactic. Watching Marcus scratch his neck, she got an idea. "What colour wolf are you?"
Marcus looked up at that. "Black."
"All black?"
"Yes."
"Wow, I bet that's pretty. I'd sure like to see."
"You want to see me in my wolf form?"
"Yeah I'd love too. Maybe it would keep my mind off being locked away like a prisoner."
Marcus sighed and she knew that latest dig about being locked up worked. "Well, if you really want to see, I guess..."
"Oh cool!" Kelly jumped up and down showing her excitement. "Why don't you go upstairs and change or whatever you do. I'll make us a snack. Alex says that he gets real hungry after a change."
Marcus nodded, turning to leave the room. She knew that he felt secure with the keys in his pocket but she had a plan for that too. She waited ten minutes before making her way up the stairs. Then once she was sure he'd started to turn, she went into the master bedroom.
"Hey Marcus! Can you come look at this?" she called from the room.
Kelly waited until Marcus had entered the room and was halfway in before sneaking around the door and slamming it closed behind her. It didn't have a lock, but Alex had told her it could be anywhere from fifteen to thirty minutes before a were could change back to human form. Until then, Marcus wouldn't be able to open the door with his paws.
She felt him slam his body against the door, shaking it.
"I'm really sorry about this, Marcus, but I have a lot of work to do too."
His response was another slam on the door. Not wanting to take chances, Kelly ran into the guestroom. Seeing the pants he'd worn, Kelly picked them up and searched the pockets. Finally, her hand encountered the metal key ring.
Kelly hurried down the stairs to the front door. She unlocked it with the third key she tried. She locked it behind her, just in case, and took off down the steps. Marcus' truck was parked at the bottom and Kelly debated on taking it.
Figuring he didn't need it, currently being on all fours, she climbed inside and took off.
She returned to the bar since that was the only place she knew Craig hung around. Her sister had just gotten a job there when she went missing. One month of work, three days missing, and her body was found. Thrown away in a field like she was nothing.
Tears stung her eyes, and Kelly quickly wiped them away. She had parked far from the front door where she could see the parking lot and the exit. If he was already inside, she'd follow him when he left. If he wasn't there yet, she'd know when he arrived. She settled in for a long wait.
Leaning back in the seat, she thought about everything she'd learned in the past forty-eight hours. Besides being an amazing and giving lover, Alex was a great cook, was kind and gentle, and could make her laugh. She could see herself falling in love with him. She just wasn't sure how to love a half-man, half-wolf.
The door beside her flew open. Kelly jumped and swung out blindly, but a hand clamped around her wrist. Her breath whooshed out as she was yanked from her seat and slammed against the truck. She looked up and into the angry eyes of Alex.
"What the hell are you doing here?" he demanded.
Kelly took a deep breath, trying to figure out how to play this. "Hi honey, how's work?"
Alex growled and slammed his fist into the side of the vehicle. "Answer me!"
Kelly swallowed. "I was just sitting in the truck," she said innocently.
"Kelly." Her name came out as a growl, a warning.
"I was just waiting to see if he showed up."
Alex shook his head and looked down at his feet. Kelly remained quiet, as he seemed to be trying to regain his control. When he looked back at her, his eyes were swirling with emotion. "What did you do to Marcus?"
"I'm sure he's okay," Kelly said, fidgeting a little.
"Where is he?"
"Back at your house."
Alex's eyes narrowed.
"He might still be locked in the master bedroom." She went on to explain how she'd gotten out of the house. He stared at her as if he was at a loss for words before shaking his head. "Get in the truck."
Kelly crossed her arms over her chest. "No. I am going to do this."
Grabbing her arm, he pushed her back into the cab of the truck. "Well, you're not going to do it here. He hasn't been back for the last two days."
Kelly moved into the passenger seat and looked over at Alex as he got behind the wheel. "Do you know where he is?"
Alex looked over at her but didn't say anything. Slumping, Kelly frowned but didn't speak either as he started the truck.
When they pulled up to his house, Kelly was surprised when the front door opened and Marcus stepped out.
"Hey, I took the keys with me," Kelly complained.
"He knows where I keep the spare."
Kelly climbed from the truck and shut the door before sending Marcus a finger wave. His growl was audible even in the distance.
Coming up beside her, Alex wrapped his hand around her wrist and pulled her forward. Marcus let them pass before closing and locking the door. Alex led her farther in the house.
Once in the living room, Alex pushed her onto the couch. He then paced in front of the fire. When Marcus brought him a drink, she almost asked if it was drugged but decided to play it safe. Alex and Marcus were really angry.
Alex threw back the contents of the drink before slamming the glass on the mantle. "You're going to get yourself killed."
"I'm just trying to end this," she insisted.
"I'm taking care of this. He's already seen you. You won't go near him again."
Kelly stood, her sense forgotten as Alex's orders penetrated. "You've had two years and you still haven't brought him in. You won't kill him. I will."
"Just like that?" Alex said, his voice going low and calm. "You'll just end a life."
"He's a monster; he doesn't deserve to live!"
Alex stalked towards her, taking long strides. "Then I guess to you we are all monsters. Who's next? Me? Marcus?"
Kelly sputtered out a response, but Alex cut her off. "It doesn't matter what your reasons are, Kelly. If you kill him, you are no better than him. He will be brought in, and he will pay for what he did to your sister. I'm days away from bringing him in."
A sob escaped her throat, and her tears fell freely. "I just want him dead. Like she is!"
Alex took her into his arms. "I know, baby. I know. But this isn't the way to do it. Getting yourself killed won't help anyone."
He looked over her head at Marcus. His friend nodded before stepping silently from the room.
Arms around Alex's waist, Kelly cried into his chest. "I hate him."
"I know. I'll fix it. I promise." Lifting her face, Alex brushed her tears away with his thumbs. "You have to trust me."
Kelly nodded, her heart breaking for her sister. After a year, the pain was still just as strong. Knowing Craig was walking around, able to hurt someone else's sister, ate at her.
"Come on, let's lay you down." Alex wrapped an arm around her back and led her upstairs to the master bedroom.
Once inside, he helped her undress before undressing himself. He pulled the covers back, and let her climb in before lying next to her. Embracing her, he held her tight as her head rested on his chest.
"I'm sorry," she whispered.
Alex brushed the hair off her forehead. "I know, baby. But you have to understand I've waited a long time for you. The thought of you getting hurt is enough to send me off the edge."
Kelly rubbed her face against him and smiled. No one had ever called her 'baby' before Alex. She liked it. Closing her eyes, she concentrated on her breathing and taking in his scent. The scent of her man, the feel of him when his mouth covered hers, and the sensations his hands brought when he touched her.
Kelly woke still wrapped around Alex. His breathing was even, and she knew he was still asleep. Turning her head, she ran kisses over his chest before slipping down his body. Pulling the covers from them, she cupped his member. As she ran her fingers over him, it grew.
Looking up at the sleeping man, she moved her body between his thighs. She tasted him for the first time, licking the head. Kelly ran her tongue over the length of him. Unable to resist any longer, she took him completely in her mouth. Moving her head, she swallowed and licked at him. When she felt his hips thrust up, she lifted her gaze and saw him watching her.
Knowing she had his full attention, she concentrated once again on his cock. It slid in and out of her mouth as she used her hand to pump him to his release.
Alex knew he would explode any minute. He couldn't think of a better way to be woken than by this sweet woman. He felt the tension from earlier leave his body as Kelly used her wicked tongue, twirling and sucking him.
"Yes." His hands tightened in her hair as her head continued to bob up and down.
He moaned as she tilted her head back and took him down deep in her throat. She hummed and sent vibrations through his body. He continued to thrust, moving faster, and came closer to release.
He pushed in and held her to him as he shot his warm seed down her throat. She swallowed around him, never losing a drop.
Once he was finished, Alex pulled her up to cover his body and kissed her. She shared the taste of his essence with him as their tongues battled.
Releasing her mouth, he pulled her up higher and latched onto one nipple. Kelly cried out as he sucked her deep into his mouth.
"Alex," she pleaded.
Flicking her nipple, he chuckled. "My turn to play." He flipped her over on the bed and lay on top of her. His renewed erection pressed against her hip.
"I thought I took care of that," she said, amusement colouring her tone.
Palming her breasts, he looked down at her. "Oh honey, let me teach you the difference between me and a regular man," he teased, rubbing against her.
"Oh um," Kelly murmured.
Sliding down her body, he ran this tongue over her skin. The sounds coming out of her urged him. When he moved his shoulders between her thighs, she spread them for him.
Alex took in the sight before him. Her beautiful body open and glistening. He ran a finger over the folds before placing a kiss. She bucked up and moaned. Alex smiled before running his tongue over her pussy, entering her tight hole before moving up to suck her clit into his mouth. He used a finger to replace his mouth as he once again laved her core, stabbing his tongue inside.
Kelly cried out as Alex added pressure to her clit while his tongue entered her. He licked and sucked at her, bringing her closer to her climax. He felt her body tense an instant before the orgasm ripped through her body and she cried out his name.
Alex lifted Kelly's legs up and over his shoulders, plunging into her before the first orgasm finished. Her body clamped down around him, and he had to pause to catch his breath. He thrust into her with deep, hard strokes.
"Alex ... I..." Kelly screamed.
"Oh God, baby!" Alex hollered his release, shaking the windows.
After taking another nap and a shower, Kelly found herself dressed in a pair of Alex's sweats and T-shirt sitting in front of the fireplace. Alex had made up a snack of crackers, cheese, apples, strawberries, and wine. They sat on the thick carpet with the food between them.
Moving to her side, Alex lifted a strawberry to her mouth, and Kelly took a delicate bite.
"I love this mouth," he said before taking possession of it. The strawberry that was still in her mouth was transferred to his and she laughed when the kiss ended.
Thumbing her nipples through the soft material of the old shirt, he was treated with a moan from her.
"Let's get more comfortable," he suggested a moment before he pulled the shirt over her head.
Kelly rose to her knees, and Alex pushed the sweats off her hips. Once she was naked, she helped him remove his shirt and jeans. Climbing onto his lap, she wrapped her arms and legs around him.
"Kelly." Alex pushed the hair from her neck to place small, sweet kisses there.
Leaning back, she met his eyes. They were serious and his emotions made them swirl. "What is it, Alex?"
"I want you to stay. Here with me."
Shock was her first reaction, but it was followed quickly by pleasure. "We barely know each other, Alex."
"I know I've never felt this way before. I know I fought it for a year, and you still consumed every thought. I'm in love with you, Kelly."
"Alex." Kelly spoke softly, unsure what she would say.
"Mate with me," he asked, taking her mouth in a deep, sensual kiss.
Kelly returned the kiss, putting the feelings she couldn't put into words into it.
Alex laid her down and moved against her. As he rubbed his swollen cock against her juices, he moaned. Kelly opened for him and he slipped into her wetness, filling her.
Kelly arched her back, taking him deeper. He moved slowly, deeply, filling not only her body but her heart and soul.
"Alex," she whispered, and he leaned over and kissed her.
The natural rhythm picked up as he entered her then pulled out to slam into her again. With her legs around Alex's waist and her feet crossed, Kelly lifted her hips to meet each stroke.
Sweat broke out on his forehead, but he kept his strokes deep and slow. Kelly moved with him, pulling him in and holding him only to release him and repeat. She was his everything.
When her breath turned to pants and her eyes closed with pleasure, he let his canines lengthen and he brushed them against her neck. She shivered as he scraped the skin, and when he bit into her, she cried out and exploded around him. Milking him of his own release, sucking his essence into her.
Alex's mouth filled with Kelly's blood, and he drank it in, taking her entire being into himself. Once he'd had enough, he licked her wound closed and kissed the spot. Lifting her, he wrapped his arms around her, his body already beginning to harden inside her.
He kissed her, knowing she would be able to taste the copper flavour of her own blood. Then biting his tongue, he held the back of her head so she couldn't pull away, giving his blood to her. Kelly swallowed, almost choking, but Alex slowly massaged her tongue, relaxing her.
Pulling away finally, he kissed her mouth, her cheeks, and her forehead before laying her back down and making love to her slowly---the first time as mates.
The phone's shrill ring and Alex's deep voice answering roused Kelly from a sound sleep. When he sat up, she moaned and pulled the covers over her head. Alex was speaking quietly and she was almost back asleep when what he was saying finally penetrated her foggy mind.
"When did he move?"
Kelly couldn't hear the answer, but she heard him curse and rise from the bed.
"I agree. We need to take him down now."
Pushing down the covers, Kelly watched Alex as he pulled on a pair of jeans. His jaw was clenched tight, and he ran a hand through his hair.
"Yes. We need to get him before he moves again."
As Kelly sat up, his eyes met hers.
"I'm on my way. Keep me informed." He hung up the cell phone and stuck it in his pocket.
"What's going on?" she asked, afraid of the answer.
"Craig's on the move," he told her, his voice soft.
"What are you going to do?"
"I've got people watching him. We need to get him before he disappears again."
"You're going to take him in? What about the girl?"
"We don't have a choice. I have a few ideas on where she might be. I may have to convince him to tell me for sure."
Kelly pulled the covers up to her chin, not missing the determination in his voice.
"Kelly." She knew he was frustrated as he ran a hand through his hair. "I need you to promise to stay here."
Kelly nodded, but he frowned at her.
"It's important. I can't spare someone to stay here with you."
Annoyed, Kelly glared at him. "I said okay, Alex. I'm not going to go run off after you."
"I'm sorry." Walking over to the bed, he leaned down and cupped her cheek. "I just hate leaving you alone and unprotected."
"I'm a big girl."
"Yes but your mine, and I don't like it."
She leaned up and placed a soft kiss against his lips. If she was being completely honest, she didn't like him leaving her. "I promise to be here when you get home."
"I love you, Kelly."
Feeling tears, Kelly blinked and offered him a smile. "I love you, too. Now go and hurry back to me."
He left her then without a backward look. She sat on the bed until she heard the front door close, willing the tears not to fall and her stomach to settle.
Once he was gone, Kelly knew she wouldn't be able to get back asleep. Rising from the bed, she slowly made her way to the bathroom. Telling herself all she needed was a hot shower and food to make herself feel better.
This was Alex's job, and she knew he was good at it. Over the past year, they'd spoken many times, and she had no doubt he would bring Craig in. Running a wet soapy hand over her stomach, she tried to relieve the feeling of dread, but she couldn't shake the bad feeling she felt all the way to her bones. Like she could almost predict something very bad was going to happen, and soon.
The hot water did nothing to relax her, so she shut off the shower and stepped out. Wrapping the large robe that hung on the bathroom door around her still shaky body, she decided food would be best.
Kelly opened the door, allowing steam to rush out ahead of her. It blocked her view temporarily, and a hand snaked out and grabbed her throat.
"Looky what I found," a strange male voice sang out.
Panicked, Kelly tried to break his hold, but the hand only tightened. She was lifted off her feet and held like a rag doll.
Through unshed tears, she saw the bedroom filled with men. At least six of them, and the one sitting on the bed was the very man Alex had left to go after.
"Bring her to me," Craig demanded,
Desperately, Kelly kicked her legs, but it did no good.
Craig stood once she was in front of him. When he reached out and caressed her cheek, she felt sick to her stomach.
"So we meet again."
Kelly didn't respond. She really didn't need to. Even though the other man had released her, she could still feel him behind her. Close enough to stop her if she decided to run.
"Tell me your name, child."
Stubbornly, Kelly pressed her lips together.
His amused laughter made her shiver before he leaned over and licked her cheek where his fingers had just touched. Standing tall again, he smiled, flashing his pointed teeth.
Despite herself, Kelly jumped, and he laughed harder. "Not so brave now, are you? There's no wolf here to protect you again." One long, skinny hand ran over the robe she still wore. "No one's here to stop me from doing what exactly I want."
When his mouth came back towards her, Kelly pushed at his chest, but he didn't stop. She screamed as the first sharp pain jolted her body. She tried to fight, to push at his body, but he easily wrapped his arms around her shoulders and held her to him. Tears fell from her eyes and regret for the life she should have had with Alex filled her head.
A savage yowl filled the room. Kelly was released abruptly and fell to the floor as the room filled with wolves. She tried to sit up but the loss of blood must have affected her because she couldn't move.
A grey-and-white wolf, who she suspected was Alex, snapped and lunged for Craig. Two black wolves, one must have been Marcus, circled around the room while a red wolf and a brown wolf blocked the exit.
Craig dodged Alex's attack and moved skilfully away from him. Alex jumped over the bed and landed beside Kelly.
Unable to talk, she nodded at him, hoping he understood she was okay. His eyes bore into hers for a moment then he turned and lunged once more for Craig. It was a fair fight. Just the two of them going at it since Craig's protectors were busy with the other wolves.
With a swipe of his paw, Alex knocked Craig back, only to have the man easily flip over his head and land gracefully on his feet. Alex went for him again. This time, Craig tripped over one of his men, who had been taken down, and fell.
Alex immediately took advantage and had his jaws around Craig's throat. As his canines went in deeper, Kelly saw the wolf struggle not to just rip it out. Kelly crawled over on her hands and knees, still weak.
"Where's the girl?" Kelly asked when Craig looked over at her.
Craig's eyes flashed, and Kelly knew he understood what she was talking about.
"If he kills me, you'll never know," he choked out.
"I want you dead. I don't know this girl, so I'm not so sure I'd give you up for her. However, it is your choice. He can rip out your throat and remove your head so you can burn in Hell forever, or you can tell me where the girl is and live."
She watched Craig take her in. He stared at her, as if weighing her words. Whatever he saw must have convinced him her words were true. "Okay."
Marcus walked in, as a man and fully clothed, to stand over them. Two other men stood behind him, and she knew the wolves had come prepared. Not all of them had changed. Kelly realised neither of the black wolves in the room were Marcus and looked over in surprise.
He winked at her. "My cousins." He reached down and picked up Craig before dragging him from the room.
Kelly nodded still confused and extremely tired.
Laying her head down on the carpet, Kelly closed her eyes. She felt weight press against her before a soft lick on her cheek made her open her eyes.
Alex lay beside her, looking down at her.
Kelly smiled. "Go get the girl."
The wolf shook first his head then his full body.
Kelly couldn't help the soft laugh that escaped. "I'm sorry, honey, but I don't think you can pick me up right now."
Alex whined and nipped at her.
"That's what he's got friends for," Marcus interrupted as he returned to the room. He scooped her up gently and headed towards the bed. "I want you to rest. After you wake up, you'll need to drink lots of fluids, and you'll probably be starving."
As the soft mattress pressed against her back, Kelly sighed. The bed moved as Alex jumped up and once again lay next to her.
Kelly looked from one partner to the other. "What about the girl?"
Marcus smiled and patted her shoulder. "Everything's taken care of. The pack is heading to check on her while Craig and his men are taken to the council's prison."
Kelly yawned and felt her eyes start to drift closed. "The pack?" she asked.
Marcus pulled the covers up and over her. "There's plenty of time for that later."
Kelly nodded and snuggled deeper into the pillow. Alex laid his chin over her side.
"Hey Marcus," she called before he could disappear.
"Yes?"
"How'd you know to come back here? I mean, Alex had left only half an hour before."
"One knows when their true mate is in danger. Alex could feel your unease as he left but when you felt terror at seeing Craig, it hit him too."
Kelly opened her eyes with much effort and looked into the eyes of her mate. The wolf's fur was soft as she ran her fingers through it. "Thank God," she whispered.
He licked her hand in agreement.
Kelly knew the minute she woke that the mouth on her body was Alex's, and he was no longer in wolf form. Lifting her head, she looked down at him and saw his eyes were dancing as he sucked one of her hardened nipples into his mouth.
Kelly moaned and let her legs fall apart, inviting him between them. Pulling the covers off her, Alex covered her body with his. Using his hands and mouth, he quickly brought her to a fevered pitch.
Reaching down, she grabbed his hair with one hand and tried to bring him up her body. "Please, Alex. I need to feel you inside me."
Placing a dozen more kisses on her body, he leisurely made his way up where she wanted him.
When the head of his shaft pushed against her opening, Kelly lifted her hips, trying to take him in. Alex held her hips firmly.
"Look at me, Kelly."
Kelly opened her eyes and almost lost her breath. The love shining at her was a beautiful thing.
"I love you."
As he started pushing into her, Kelly knew this was perfect. This man, this wolf, this lover was her future.
"I love you too, Alex." She said it just as he slipped all the way inside her.
Alex paused, once seated completely inside her, with her words ringing in his ear. The wolf inside him recognised its mate and demanded he take her, but the man watched as the woman he loved and who loved him lifted her hips to take him deeper.
Forgetting control and the slow lovemaking he had planned, Alex pulled out and slammed back inside. As he moved faster, rocking the bed beneath them, she met each and every stroke. Her hands fell from his sweating shoulders as he moved her legs over them and she clawed at the sheet under her to hang on.
It was with savage love he took her. Man and beast finally home as he slammed one last time into her. Her scream of release barely covered his growl of completion.
Afterwards, they lay in each other's arms, smiling. They had a lot to talk about, to work out, but Alex knew he would spend the rest of his life with this woman.
Crissy Smith lives in Texas with her husband, daughter, and three Labrador retrievers. When not writing or reading, she enjoys hunting, camping and shooting. She is addicted to pedicures and coffee. She has been writing since she was a teenager and comes by it from her dad who has the same aspirations.
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