by Brenda Trim
“Feeling naughty, are we?” he replied and reached for the sash.
Liv tightened her hold on the black material and rolled away from him. The sight of her lush bosom made his cock jerk to attention. “Funny how a certain proposal does that to a girl. Now, my sexy wolf, get undressed,” she ordered and crawled to her knees, sliding the sash between her hands.
His mouth watered at the sight of the small thatch of dark red curls between her legs. Her lemony sugar scent filled the room, and Lawson inhaled deeply, relishing the smell of her arousal. He craved a taste.
“But, if you blindfold me, I can’t see you. You know I enjoy watching as I give you pleasure,” Lawson husked as he tugged his sweatshirt over his head.
When Lawson popped the button of his jeans, his cock jumped with anticipation. He ached to fill his female and quickly kicked off his boots and socks, followed by his jeans.
“Nice try, but I’m calling the shots today,” Liv divulged with a seductive smile.
Her eyes widened when he slid his boxer briefs to the floor. He loved watching her drink in every inch of his shaft, which was lengthening by the second.
“Have a seat,” she instructed and patted the edge of the bed.
Curious about her plans for him, Lawson followed her direction and sat on the bed. He turned and reached for her waist, but she slapped his hand away.
“Nope. No touching unless I give you permission. Face forward, Outlaw,” she ordered firmly.
Damn, he loved her aggressive side. His wolf howled in agreement. In fact, he and his animal were eager for her next move.
“Already bossing me around, and I haven’t even shared my life force yet. Is this what I have to look forward to?” he teased as she covered his eyes with the silky fabric. His cock was harder than stone, and he hissed against the pain.
“Yep, pretty much,” she countered as she secured the sash around his head with a firm tug.
The room instantly darkened. Now, Lawson understood how she felt when he blindfolded her. He felt vulnerable, exposed, and at her mercy. It was a total fucking turn-on.
“You’re driving me crazy,” he croaked.
“Mmm, crazy is good,” Liv whispered in his ear then nibbled his lobe. A shiver ran down his spine as she licked and sucked his ear.
Her warm hands caressed his back before they wrapped around his torso and massaged his chest. His nipples hardened when her fingers teased the flat tips.
Lawson could feel the heat of her flesh against his back. He leaned his head between her soft breasts. Her hand suddenly grabbed his jaw and tilted his head. The next thing he felt was her mouth crashing against his. Her kiss was rough and desperate. Lawson groaned when her tongue forced his lips apart. She delved inside, stroking her tongue against his with determination. Liv’s hot breath caressed his face as she explored his mouth.
“I need to touch you,” Lawson murmured against her mouth but didn’t dare reach for her. He loved this game she was playing and didn’t want to interrupt her fun.
Admittedly, he was tempted to jerk the sash from his eyes and take her by force. His body demanded it. The wolf inside clawed its way to the surface, ready for action. If Lawson wasn’t careful, his beast would take over, and he couldn’t afford for that to happen. Wolves were unpredictable, and he couldn’t risk an attack on Liv.
Her lips left his, and he heard the rustling of sheets then felt her body wedged between his legs. The sash blocked most of the light, but his keen eyesight detected her silhouette in front of his body. Those curves drove him to the breaking point, and he reached up, latching onto her breasts.
He squeezed the lush globes and heard her moan. “Lawson,” she panted and arched into his grip.
His thumbs found her turgid peaks, and he pulled and twisted until he heard her groan. Her nipples lengthened and hardened further, and Lawson leaned forward for a bite.
Liv gently pushed his head back and grabbed his hands. “Not yet,” she whispered, but he detected her willpower slipping. Her heavy breathing and erratic heartbeat told him she was as worked up as he was.
Her shadow disappeared, and he suddenly felt her hot hand grip his cock. He glanced down and scarcely made out that she was on her knees between his legs. Liv stroked him from base to tip several times. He knew when his arousal leaked because her hand glided over his flesh like a well-oiled machine. She massaged and caressed freely, and Lawson spread his legs to grant more access. Liv knew precisely what to do with his cock. It was almost better than being inside her.
“Liv,” he panted.
He felt her fingers against his mouth and his lips automatically parted. His tongue darted out and licked between her digits.
“Shh,” she answered then he felt her soft lips on his hard flesh.
He thought he would die if she didn’t take him in her mouth yet the feel of Liv kissing along his shaft was the most erotic sensation he’d ever experienced. He wished more than anything he could see her making love to his cock with her luscious mouth. There was no better sight than his female’s lips and tongue offering pleasure.
“Ah, fuck,” he groaned when she finally sucked him to the back of her throat. His head fell back, and his hands braced his weight as his brazen female took every inch of his hard length.
The sweet sounds of licking and sucking filled the room, sending him closer to the edge. He didn’t want this feeling to end and bit the side of his mouth, attempting to stave his impending orgasm. When Liv’s wet tongue swiped across the slit of his spongey tip, it was his undoing. Lawson lifted his hips, encouraging her to take more. Liv increased her tempo and slid her hand between his legs to rub his perineum. His cock twitched, and his balls tightened with his building release as she lightly tickled the space between his sack and anus.
“I’m going to cum, Liv,” he said in a rush as a strong tingle exploded at the base of his spine.
Liv groaned, and the vibration caused an immediate eruption. His hot seed shot into her mouth and Lawson shouted as his climax blasted through his body. A growl followed, and Lawson came close to shifting. His animal wanted to experience Liv more than anything, but he refused. It was too dangerous to allow his highly aroused animal within feet of the fragile human.
As soon as his orgasm waned, Lawson jerked the sash from his eyes. “Fuck it. I’ve got this now,” he growled and scooped her in his arms then tossed her to the mattress.
“I wasn’t done,” she squealed as he prowled between her legs.
“You are now,” he countered and dipped his head. “I’m hungry, too.”
Liv watched as Lawson’s tongue swiped through her feminine folds. She arched her back and wrapped her legs around his shoulders as he feasted on her sex. Shifter’s tongues were so much rougher than human’s, and she couldn’t get enough. Lawson was the master of oral sex, and Liv opened herself more to his attention.
He shoved his tongue inside her body, and she grabbed his head, grinding against his mouth. She hoped she gave him a fraction of the pleasure he provided because this was Heaven on Earth. His tongue swirled across her clit in such a delicious way.
“Don’t stop,” Liv begged, and his loud moan made her buck wildly. He was relentless in his torture, and she was his willing victim.
He stopped momentarily, and Liv looked down, moaning her disapproval. His sexy smirk made her heart beat faster.
“So fucking wet,” he murmured.
The shine to his lips and chin was a total power rush. There was nothing more arousing than this man between her legs. He was hers, and she wasn’t ever letting anything, or anyone, come between them again. All the hurt and betrayal she felt over the Kristi ordeal was gone. She loved this man with her whole heart, and they were going to spend the rest of their lives together.
“All for you,” she replied on a pant. Lawson’s grin widened then he resumed his attack, licking her fleshy mons.
She felt pressure as his finger slid through her channel and into her body. She clenched the digit as he
pulled out only to scream when he suddenly thrust three fingers inside. When he sucked her clit, Liv shouted her release then rode the tidal wave of ecstasy. Stars exploded in her vision, and she grabbed his hair, clinging to him like he was her lifeline.
“Lawson,” she screamed when he licked her sensitive nub.
He chuckled and lifted his head. “Ready for more?”
Liv’s chest heaved as she tried to catch her breath. All she could manage was a nod as she gasped for air.
He prowled up her body, spreading her legs with his muscular frame. He grabbed her hands and held them above her head as he positioned his cock at her entrance. Liv wrapped her legs around his waist and locked her ankles behind his back, pulling him to her center.
He leaned down and claimed her lips. She tasted her juices on his mouth as he shoved his tongue inside. It was a familiar erotic dance, and her core ached to be filled. She sucked and nibbled his lower lip, egging him on.
“Fuck me, Outlaw,” she muttered against his mouth, and he pulled back to meet her gaze. Steel gray pools of desire mirrored what she felt.
“You never have to ask twice,” he countered then thrust inside her body with one hard stroke.
Liv’s gasp was closer to a scream as Lawson stretched and filled her. He slowly pulled out then shoved deeper. Liv rocked her hips, seeking that spot that sent her over the edge. No man ever came close to her G-spot, but Lawson owned it. Length, girth, and stamina. The man had it all.
“More,” she growled as she bucked against his body.
Lawson climbed to his knees and grabbed her hips. “Fuck, I want you so bad. My need is out of control. Stop me if it gets too rough,” he panted and started to move in and out of her body with a force she hadn’t seen before.
He was out of control as he pounded into her. Liv met his gaze, and his wolf peeked at her from behind crazed eyes. It wasn’t the first time she’d felt his wolf with them, but this experience was different.
Suddenly, Liv felt pain at her hips. She looked to where Lawson gripped her waist and saw claws extend from his fingertips. That had never happened before. She looked back to Lawson but saw no sign that he was there with her. Long hair sprouted on his forearms and Liv panicked. Was he turning Ravin?
She recalled Cassie telling her about Ryan while in the heat of passion. It was a similar situation to this. She knew Lawson was close in age when shifters could turn, but she hadn’t seen any indication until now.
“Baby, stay with me. Lawson, look at me,” she implored as she ran her hands over his chest and down his abdomen, trying to coax him back to her.
Lawson shook his head vigorously, and she watched his claws retract. She thought she was winning the battle until he quickly pulled out of her body then tossed her off the bed.
Liv scrambled away, horrified at what was happening.
Lawson reached up and yanked on his hair then lifted his head and howled. It wasn’t anger she saw but more a plea for help. She reached her hand toward him, but before she touched him, he shifted.
Liv’s eyes widened at the sight of the massive gray wolf on top of their bed, looking down at her. Liv hadn’t seen his wolf since the day Lawson was shot by Jim Jensen, her former boss. It was a memory she’d never forget. She thought Lawson would die from the three bullets to his chest.
Now, she gazed at the creature before her. Liv acknowledged she wasn’t afraid, but she felt incredibly vulnerable given her nakedness. She thought back to the one other time she was nude around his wolf. Another frightening, not to mention awkward, experience. His wolf sniffed and licked her body to the point she thought she would climax. It was embarrassing as hell, but she would be lying if she said she hadn’t enjoyed it.
“Hey there,” she cooed, testing to see if this was the friendly animal she nursed back to health after the gunshot incident. The wolf snorted and proceeded to lay on the bed, its eyes never leaving her.
“Do you remember me?” Liv asked and inched closer to the edge of the mattress, her heart pounding against her chest. This animal could maim her with one swipe of its massive paw.
Another snort.
“I’ll take that as a yes,” she said with a laugh, and her heart slowed a beat as she realized it wasn’t going to hurt her. Liv slowly reached out, stroking the wolf.
Its fur was dense and soft. Liv’s fingers disappeared as they slid through its silky coat. Lawson’s wolf was the most magnificent creature she’d ever seen. Its massive body took up most of their bed when it rolled to the side, allowing her freedom to pet its underside. She noticed the animal panting heavily, and wondered the reason. Did Lawson allow the shift to block the Ravin from taking control?
“Lawson? Can you hear me?” she asked and crawled on the bed to sit beside the animal.
The wolf met her gaze and licked her palm before shifting again. As soon as the man appeared, Liv threw her arms around Lawson’s neck. “Are you okay? My God, you scared the crap out of me,” she blurted as she held him tight.
“I’m fine, I think. Sorry about the shift, but I didn’t know what else to do. Liv, I felt the Ravin inside me. It was like nothing I’ve felt before. Like my mind was taken hostage. It was worse than being held prisoner in that hellhole at PRL. We’ve got to find Ryan immediately. Now that I’ve gotten a taste of what he’s going through, I understand why he left,” Lawson explained.
Liv could feel his body tremble as he spoke. In the months she’d known Lawson, he’d never shown an ounce of fear, but she detected it now.
‘Let’s go by the lab first. We can begin treating you,” Liv demanded.
“No, we need to get going. The sooner we find Ryan, the better. I can wait a few days,” Lawson replied as he gathered their clothes off the floor. She could tell his mind was elsewhere, but she didn’t want to push.
“We’ll find him,” Liv replied as she made her way to his side. She cradled his face with her hands. “I promise. We will find Ryan and bring him home. Then, we’ll begin treatment on both of you. You’re going to be fine,” she reassured.
She was curious how rapidly Lawson would respond to treatment, given he’d only had one episode. She hoped it could be reversed faster with early detection, similar to cancer patients and chemotherapy. If so, that would be incredible.
Of course, once he shared his life force with her, Lawson wouldn’t turn Ravin. That was a benefit of choosing a mate. She breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless, Lawson would be safe, but they needed to act fast before he experienced another attack.
His shoulders relaxed, and she felt the tension leave his body. “Thank you for everything,” he blurted.
Lawson brushed the hair from her face and gazed into her eyes. Liv melted at the way he stared at her. She would do anything for this man.
“No need to thank me. I love you, and we’re a team now. Simple as that,” Liv said with a smile.
“And, as soon as we find Ryan and bring him home, we’re going to solidify our bond. I want to start our life together,” he muttered then gently pressed his lips to hers, kissing her like she was his everything.
Chapter Four
Lawson gripped the steering wheel, his mind on autopilot as he drove Liv’s Jeep to Dunlap. He couldn’t stop thinking about how close he’d come to losing control. When he felt claws extend from his fingertips and watched long hair sprout on his forearms, he panicked. His wolf howled ferociously in his head, and it forced the entity to retreat. That’s when Lawson knew he should shift.
His wolf was more dominant than Lawson realized, and he was grateful for his beast. He wondered if Ryan attempted to shift when he felt the Ravin’s presence. He would have to discuss that with him. Maybe it was a vital component to defeating the transformation to Ravin.
“I can’t wait to see your hometown. Ryan talked nonstop about your family restaurant,” Cassie muttered, pulling Lawson from his ruminations.
“I’m anxious to see the place, too. I haven’t been back since I escaped PRL,” he answered and swallowed
against the bitter taste filling his mouth.
PRL was the research facility where he was held as a prisoner for three years. The scientists were determined to force him to shift so they could acquire his shifter blood. Luckily, that never happened, thanks to the beautiful redhead sitting beside him. She was the only good that came from his unyielding torture and countless beatings. She walked into his battered life and immediately brightened his world. He would suffer through the agony again if it meant having Liv in his life. The only part he couldn’t bear repeating was losing his dad. Seeing his dead wolf on the exam table was the worst thing Lawson ever encountered.
“Don’t get your hopes up,” Liv said as she reached over and squeezed his hand, drawing Lawson from his memories. “The one time I was here, it was practically a ghost town. I imagine it’s worse now that more pack members have left.”
Lawson nodded his head. His sisters told him the same thing. Said the place was nothing like when they first moved to Dunlap. He couldn’t imagine the town as anything but a happy and thriving community. Well, at least before shifters started going missing.
He took the exit leading to Dunlap and some of the tension riding his shoulders eased. This area of Tennessee was incredibly beautiful with its rolling hills and lush forests. A shifter’s dream.
His father moved his family to the location because of the privacy and freedom it offered. Their town was quiet and quaint, a perfect place to raise a family. How he wished Liv could’ve seen it during his father’s leadership.
“Let’s hope it is secluded because that would be the ideal setting for Ryan. Truth is, if he isn’t here then I have no clue where to look,” Lawson admitted as he drove down Main Street. He glanced from one side of the street to the other, shocked by what he saw.
The windows on the storefronts were boarded up, and weeds were taking over the sidewalks. A few glass doors were broken, while others were left wide open. It was eerie not to see a single soul in sight. They’d entered a ghost town, and it made his skin crawl. It was a symbol of the missing shifters’ ultimate fate.
