Best Friends (New Species Book 15)

by Laurann Dohner

  “Yes.” He stood and held out his hand. “We’ll take this to my bed. I want to do right by you. Are you certain, Mel?”

  She took a deep breath and blew it out. Then she reached out and grasped his hand. “Yes.”

  He pulled her to her feet. “I worry about my scars.”

  “We went over this. I think they’re sexy.”

  “You could have said that to be polite.”

  “True.” He walked backward slowly, and she followed him. “But I’m being honest, Snow. Everything about you turns me on. Should I even admit that?”

  “Yes. I feel the same way about you. Your blushing intrigues me. You’re doing it now. We’ll be good together. I’ll make sure of it.”

  “Did I mention that I really like your confidence?”

  He stopped next to the bed. “Cable hasn’t ruined me.”

  She laughed, appreciating that he had a sense of humor. It helped her feel more comfortable with him and made him even more appealing. “You’re never going to let me forget that, are you?”

  “I thought you were adorable. My goal is to explore every inch of your body and find out what makes you come for me.”

  Her nipples reacted, beading under her shirt. The way his voice lowered into a growl made her hotter. Everything about Snow had that effect on her. “That sounds like a perfect plan. I want this to be really great for you, too.”

  “It will be. I have you in my bedroom.”

  She stared into his eyes. “Naked. Yeah. Let’s take off our clothes.”

  “We could go slower.”

  “Bandage, remember?” She let him go and bent, removing her shoes. Her socks went next. Snow hadn’t removed anything when she straightened, reaching for her jeans. “What?”

  “I worry that you’ll change your mind if you see all of me.”

  “Don’t worry about your scars, Snow.”

  He nodded. “Let me help you undress. Be careful of your injury.”

  She’d forgotten all about the stitches in her arm. Snow gripped the bottom of her shirt and slowly lifted, exposing her skin. Heat fanned her cheeks but she didn’t want to have sex with any clothes between them. He might see her flaws, but she’d get to see his, too.

  He threw her shirt on the floor, and his gaze went to the lacy bra that Mary had helped her put on. It was the prettiest one she had. He reached around her, found the hooks, and undid them. He was gentle as he maneuvered the strap over her bandage and bared her breasts.

  “Beautiful.”

  Her nipples stiffened at his breathless comment. He tossed her bra on top of her shirt and gripped the waist of his tank top, not being slow about tearing it over his head to reveal a muscled, darn-near mouthwatering chest. The only flaws were some burn scars. There had to be almost a dozen of them.

  A few were rounded, about the size of a quarter.

  She wondered what had made them but didn’t want to kill the mood by asking. Questions could happen later. She wanted to trace every sexy mark on his skin with her fingertips and her tongue. She hadn’t been fibbing about finding his scars attractive.

  He dropped to his knees, unfastening her pants before slipping his fingers inside. He tugged them down, being gentle and slow again. He took her panties with the pants, baring her.

  Mel was grateful that she’d trimmed her pubic hair and shaved her legs in the shower, since he seemed intent on visually examining every inch. She felt a little self-conscious about her tummy, though. His was ripped, his abs tight. Hers were more on the mushy side.

  She stepped out of the material he’d taken to the floor, leaving her completely naked.

  Her breath caught when Snow gently caressed a few scars on the side of one of her legs, up on her thigh. “Remember that barn incident?”

  “I do. Even your scars are beautiful.”

  She grinned. “Thank you.”

  “Mel, I’m going to try really hard to not frighten you. I won’t hurt you. Can you remember that?”

  “Yes. Why the warning?”

  “I want you too much. I’m going to growl and snarl, but it’s normal. Lie on the bed.”

  She didn’t turn her back on him, not wanting him to see her butt yet, and took a seat on his bed. He bent down, removing his boots. He jerked them off, revealing that he didn’t wear socks, and strode up the side of the bed. She turned her head and watched as he went to the dresser, opening the top drawer. The box he dug out was sealed, and she realized they were condoms.

  He returned to stand in front of her at the end of the bed.

  “Never used or opened. I got them new just for us.”

  She smiled. He remembered what she’d said. “Thank you.”

  He tore at the packaging, ripping the entire top open, and took out a strip. He dropped them on the end of the bed and let the box fall to the floor. “Don’t be afraid.”

  “Of what?”

  He began to open his jeans. “I’m bigger than most humans, but I promise it won’t hurt when I am finally inside you. You’ll be ready for me, and I’ll be gentle.”

  Then he opened his jeans, shoving them down.

  She was glad she was already seated when he kicked his pants away and straightened, revealing that he was now totally naked, since he didn’t wear underwear.

  “Holy cow.” Her gaze jerked away from his very stiff, thick cock. “Or should I say horse?” She laughed then. “Not really. A horse cock is even larger. Farm girl here. I’ve seen them before. I’m glad you’re not that size, but you have bragging rights for sure.”

  He grinned and lowered to his knees. “I’m relieved you’re not afraid.”

  “We might need lube at some point, though. You’re kind of huge, and I’m not.”

  “Do you trust me, Mel?”

  She nodded, staring into his gorgeous blue eyes. “I’m naked on your bed. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t feel safe with you. This is as vulnerable as a girl gets.”

  “I’m honored.”

  “I’d be happier if you kissed me.”

  He put his hands on her knees. “I won’t enter you yet, but I want to get close.”

  She opened her legs and he inched between them. Her hands were trembling a little as she rested them on his broad shoulders. He drew even closer and kissed her again. That helped her forget her worries and focus on what was really important.

  Her and Snow were naked…and about to have sex.

  She pressed her chest to his, wrapping her arms around his neck. His skin was hot and firm. She loved the feel of him. He tore his mouth away and went for her throat. She arched a little, turning her face away to give him greater access to her neck. She got an idea of what he could do with those fangs of his as he lightly nibbled on the sensitive skin under her ear, his tongue and lips brushing wet kisses lower to her shoulder. Then he cupped his hands around her ribs, just under her breasts, and urged her to lie back. She did.

  Snow bent over her, and Mel moaned loudly when he took one of her breasts into his mouth. He sucked on her and used his fangs to send jolts of pleasure throughout her body with the tiny bites. Mel slid her hands into his silky hair to cradle his head.

  “That feels so good,” she gasped.

  He growled in response and sucked harder. Then he released her breast and rose up. She met his gaze and saw pure passion on his flushed features. “Tell me to slow down. Now.” His voice came out very rough and deep.

  She wasn’t afraid. “There’re no brakes on this ride. We’re going all the way.”

  He cocked his head a little, and then a smile appeared. “Are you certain, Mel? I’m losing my control.”

  “You seem fine to me. I want you, Snow.”

  He glanced down where her legs were parted, and his nostrils flared. “Slap me to get my attention if you want me to stop.”

  That was the only warning she got.

  He grabbed her thighs, shoved them wider apart, and then his face was there.

  He wasn’t gentle. Her eyes widened when she felt his mouth on
her clit. He growled, sending vibrations through that sensitive bud that shot straight to her brain. Then he sucked and licked, while continuing to make that growling noise.

  Mel arched her back, eyes wide and mouth open.

  The sounds that came from her throat should have embarrassed her, but it felt too good. Snow adjusted her thighs, using his hold to push her up the bed, but he kept his mouth locked on her. He pinned her under him firmly, which made her aware that she’d been bucking her hips. Once he got her firmly in one spot, and she couldn’t escape the overwhelming pleasure, it was too much.

  A brutal climax tore through her.

  Mel struggled to recover, panting, her eyes were closed. Her brain felt a little fried, too. She was certain she’d never come that hard in her entire life. Not even with her vibrator. She opened her eyes and lowered her chin, watching as Snow lifted his face, and their gazes met.

  He released her thighs, reached over, and grabbed a condom from where he’d put the packets.

  “I want your taste on my tongue more but you need to be very wet for me.”

  His voice came out deeper. She forced herself to move and wiggled more up the bed to get in the center of it. Her gaze stayed locked on Snow as he used his teeth to rip open a packet and then rolled a condom over his thick, very hard cock. It was sexy as hell when he climbed up onto the bed after her.

  “You look like you’re about to pounce on me.”

  He froze, mid stalking crawl toward her.

  Mel regretted her thoughtless words. They’d just burst from her mouth. “It’s erotic. Not a bad thing. I swear.” She reached for him. “I want you.”

  He still hesitated.

  “Don’t hold back on me, Snow. This is who you are. I want it all.”

  He came closer. She spread her legs and waited for him to maneuver over her. She gently put her hands on his shoulders and pulled him closer. He lowered as she lifted her legs, wrapping them around his waist when he settled between her thighs.

  “In me,” she urged.

  He reached between them, and she tried to relax. She’d never been with someone his size. It was a turn-on, as much as it was intimidating.

  Snow adjusted his cock and it brushed against her slit. He lined them up and kept his gaze locked with hers. She liked that about him. Snow was making sure she was okay with everything he did. It spoke volumes about what an amazing man he was.

  He pushed against her slightly, and her body resisted a little at first because his cock was wide. But she wiggled her hips and helped. Then he was in. Just barely…but they fit.

  He released his shaft and used that arm to brace his upper body. He seemed careful to keep a lot of his weight off her, which she appreciated. He was probably a good hundred pounds heavier. She felt small under him.

  He gently pushed in deeper. Her body gave for him.

  “That feels so good…”

  Sweat beaded on his brow. “You’re tight. I don’t want to hurt you.”

  “Women stretch, Snow. We have babies.”

  She instantly regretted saying that. It wasn’t sexy.

  “Sorry. We do, though. Kiss me.”

  He took her mouth in a heated kiss, and she moaned against his tongue. Then he sank into her deeper. It felt amazingly good. She adjusted her legs a little higher around his waist. It opened her more to him. Snow took advantage by pushing into her farther. He paused there, slightly withdrew, then slowly drove in again.

  Mel moaned against his tongue and clung to his shoulders. He did feel amazing. Big, but there was no pain. He began to slowly roll his hips, making her ache with the way it rubbed his cock inside her. She had to break the kiss when he picked up the pace, fearing she’d bite him. It was that great.

  “Snow,” she moaned. She moved her hips with him. “Don’t stop!”

  He buried his face in her throat and snarled. Then he began to fuck her faster and deeper and harder. She cried out, her fingernails digging into his skin. It felt like his body was made for her. It was a crazy thought but nothing had ever felt better.

  He kept going until she was crying out his name, her mind blown again as another climax struck. It was less brutal but still intense. Snow bit her shoulder with his fangs but he didn’t break the skin. He groaned and thrust in deep. His body shook over hers, and she clung to him. Then she felt pressure inside, as if he were getting bigger.

  He released her with his teeth and panted. “Hold still, sweet. Don’t panic.”

  He had her pinned under his body. The pressure increased, and she opened her eyes, meeting his. “What’s happening? Is your, um, dick getting bigger?”

  It felt as if his cock now had a heartbeat. She wasn’t imagining that throbbing.

  “I’m canine, Mel. I’m locked inside you. It’s normal. Am I hurting you? Is it too much? You’re so very tight.”

  “I’m okay. You mean you get off and then swell?”

  He nodded. “I planned to warn you about, but we didn’t go slow enough to talk you through it stage by stage.”

  She bit her lip, letting what he’d said roll around in her head. It stunned her a little, but she shouldn’t have been surprised. New Species were human and animal. It made sense that not only would they have traits of both that could be seen externally, but also internally. She knew dogs could get locked together after sex. “Got it. You have the same problem as real dogs.”

  A flash of what she thought was pain crossed his handsome face. She tried to relax her body more, even though she already felt almost boneless after the amazing sex they’d just had. She released his shoulders and cupped his face.

  “Full dogs. Sorry. You’re definitely real. I’m ruining this moment. I knew I’d screw up by saying something wrong.”

  Surprise widened his eyes. “You’re not. You haven’t.”

  The pressure inside her eased. “Good. I don’t want to mess what we have up by putting my foot in my mouth.”

  Snow gently withdrew. “I have to take care of this condom. We had classes on that. I’ll be right back.”

  She released him with regret. He extracted himself from between her thighs and rolled away, getting off the bed. He walked to the bathroom and flipped on the light. She could see more scars on his back, some on his muscular butt, and a few more on the backs of his thighs.

  He closed the door between them.

  Mel blinked back tears and sat up. “Way to blow it, numbskull,” she whispered to herself.

  Chapter Seven

  Snow removed the condom, threw it in the trash, and began to wash his hands. He stared at his reflection in the mirror above the counter. He wanted to kick his own ass. The classes he’d taken had taught him that he needed to prepare a human female for what happened with canines. Touching Mel had made him forget all that.

  Sharing sex with her had been fantastic. He’d come so hard it had left him mentally stunned. It hadn’t helped that she’d been so tight. He’d battled not to lose his seed before he brought her to release first. The second her muscles had clamped down around his shaft, milking him, he’d totally lost it. Then the swelling had begun.

  He’d seen the confusion and alarm on her face. So much for trying to downplay how different he was from human males. His body had betrayed him.

  A light tapping on the bathroom door startled him, and he realized he was still standing at the sink, letting the faucet run. He turned the water off and reached for a towel to dry his hands. He opened the door and there stood Mel, peering up at him with worry on her delicate features. It showed in her eyes, too.

  “I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to make you feel bad. I was just surprised.”

  “I should have warned you, Mel.”

  She put her hands on him. He loved her light touches as she caressed his chest. Mel smiled. “That was the best sex ever. So what if you locked us together? It’s not a big deal. I know what to expect next time. You didn’t hurt me, and bonus, I know you got off. Sometimes it’s hard to tell with guys.”

  Her w
ords confused him.

  “Sometimes not, if they sound like a pig that’s got his snout stuck in a fence.” A blush flared in her cheeks. “Forget I said that last part. I’m so not cool. You could have done way better than picking me.”

  He reached for her and pulled her closer, enjoying holding her. “No, Mel. You are the best.”

  She smiled. “Really? Even though my mouth blew it? I shouldn’t talk sometimes.”

  “I want to hear everything you have to say.”

  “Are we okay?” Worry showed in her eyes again.

  “We are.” He lowered his head and brushed his mouth against her inviting lips. Then he straightened. “We should put something on. Our food will be delivered soon.”

  “Okay.” She didn’t move away from him, though. “Snow?”

  “Yes?”

  “I accept you just the way you are. I want you to know that.”

  The last bit of tension left his body. “Thank you.”

  “Everyone needs to be accepted for who they are. It should be a given.” She slid her hands over his shoulders and neck, cupping his face. “I am sorry for the dog comment. That must have hurt your feelings, but I didn’t mean to.”

  “You didn’t. I promise, Mel.”

  She smiled again. “I want to do what happened on your bed again. A lot. You’re super great at sex. Cable definitely hasn’t ruined you.”

  He burst into a laugh and tightened his hold around her waist.

  Her expression grew curious. “Is that why you pinned me down so tight after you got me off? Were you thinking I’d flip out?”

  “I’ve been warned by friends who have shared sex with females of your kind. They said that a few of those females panicked when they began to swell. It caused them both pain when the women tried to get away. I didn’t want to risk you getting hurt.”

  “I promise to hold still afterward.” Her smile returned. “I had no wish to move. It was that wonderful.” She released his face and tapped her temple. “Mind blown. Total wow.”

  He chuckled. Mel amused him.

  “You should come with a warning about your mouth, too.”

  He arched his eyebrows, wondering what she meant.