Connors Pursuit (Amber Woods Shifters)

by Rose, Arabella

  2

  Lizzy looked at the hulky sexy man prowling toward her. His brown unruly hair a little longer than the last time she saw him, now, hanging just above his shoulders, strong chiselled jaw and those ice blue eyes, the essence of the ocean. Shit she still could not believe he was actually here. Damn credit card! She knew she should have just kept running, but stealing cars was a lot different to stealing a sandwich. Quickly, her mind assessed her options that were diminishing by the second. Option one, jump out the window, but as it was three storeys up and her wolf was bound, she was pretty sure she could not heal from her injuries and it would hurt like hell. Option two, stall for time, nah scrap two. Ok option three take a leap of faith. As her back hit the wall, Connor decided her options, three it was.

  His tall frame caged her body, pressing her against the wall, eyes burning deepest amber. Leaning down he pressed his nose to the side of her neck, inhaling long and slow as his hands pinned her hands behind her back. She moaned as his thigh pushed in between her legs, a warm sensual pulse began in her core, craving more. Instinctively, her hips pushed against his thigh, the friction delicious and sinful. A low rumble resonated in his chest.

  “Only I can make you feel like this Lizzy, take what you need”

  He pressed his thigh harder against her, gasping, her head fell forward against his chest. The echo of the beat of his heart so strong and demanding. Erotic thoughts raced through her mind of him, her mate. No! No! No! This cannot happen. His firm hands loosened their grip on her wrists to trace the edges of her breasts, Lizzy took the opportunity to use her upper body to escape. Twisting quickly, she ducked low and raced to the other side of the room, diving over the armchair at the last minute.

  Connor and his wolf were so content, so at peace, the scent of their mate not just a memory but right here in his arms. God, her sweet moans as he pressed against her were his undoing, he needed more, and then the little she wolf tricked him and bolted. Not going to happen baby. His wolf clawed inside of him, howling at him to claim their mate. He smiled as he saw she had backed herself into a corner.

  “Don’t run Lizzy, it only encourages the chase, one which I will win, your enticing my wolf”

  “Connor, this will not work, believe me, we can’t do this”

  He kept his eyes on her, steps steady and sure.

  “Why? I feel how you respond to me Lizzy, how wet you get, that spark of electricity as I touch you. So why do you run baby?”

  Lizzy was so fuckin messed up in her head, she felt trapped, her shoulders slumped as her body slowly made a path down against the wall until she was sitting on the floor, eyes closed, trying to get a hold on her emotions. He was right. Of course the annoying beta was right, they were connected, the fates had decided, and just when she had found her mate her wolf was half the fur ball she was. Her knees drew up against her chest and she just wished that for once everything would go away, leave her alone.

  “Talk to me Lizzy”

  Sitting on the floor in front of her, Connor stretched his legs either side of hers, embracing her body, protecting her. Reaching out he placed one finger under her chin, gently lifting her face level with his. Sad misty hazel eyes stared back at him and he ached to take that away, whatever had caused this, he would fix it, he would make fuckin sure of it.

  “If I tell you to leave will you listen?”

  Connor snorted loudly, shaking his head.

  “Yeah right baby, not going to happen, so why don’t you start by telling me why you ran, why you left me?”

  Lizzy leaned into his hand that was now cupping her face, inhaling deep. Such a familiar soothing feeling, like home.

  “Connor, I explained everything in the letter”

  “What, you mean the few sentences which basically told me you were not good enough for me, that I should find another female?”

  “Yes Connor, exactly as I said”

  She could feel the energy around him shift, he was angry and she did not blame him, she did walk away.

  “Let me tell you this Lizzy, the moment I met you, I knew you were my mate and I know you felt it too, so let’s cut the crap and you tell me exactly what the hell is going on?” his voice had dropped to a low gravelly tone.

  Lizzy felt if she told him he would understand and leave her alone to get on with her life. Steeling herself, she pushed her back ramrod straight against the wall, glaring at him.

  “I cannot be your mate Connor, because my wolf is bound” she sighed

  Connor moved back slightly to look at her face to see if there was any humour in her expression, scenting to see if she lied, but all that poured out of her was pure honesty.

  “What the hell do you mean by bound?”

  “Exactly that, bound, trapped, sitting in a fuckin cage inside of me right now” she yelled.

  Connor felt as if he had been hit by avalanche, how the hell could she be bound, this made no sense. Standing quickly he paced the room, dragging his fingers through his unruly hair. Lizzy watched the action, wondering how it would feel to wake up in the morning stroking her fingers through his messy morning hair. She stood on tired legs, folding her arms in front of her.

  “Look, I get it ok, it’s messed up, I’m a freak, so do me a favour and go back to amber woods. Say hi to Brianna for me”

  Lizzy stormed into her bedroom, slamming the door so hard the cheap art print in the middle of the wall dropped with a crash, the glass smashing on the ground. Just bloody great, more money to pay out. Flopping onto the bed she stared at the ceiling, she could here Connor still pacing, she waited for the footsteps to echo down the hall, for the click of the door but it never came. Her senses could still smell bergamot in the air, getting stronger all the time until she heard the bedroom door click open and the man of her lustful soul searching dreams stood in the doorway.

  “Your mine Lizzy, whatever has happened, I don’t care, you are mine baby girl, so you are going to tell me from the beginning and leave nothing out”

  She swallowed hard as he stepped into the room, kicking off his shoes. The bed dipped and he folded himself onto the mattress, pulling her into his arms. The gentle beat of his heart calmed her as she lay her head on his chest.

  “You really want to do this Connor?”

  “I’m not going anywhere, so start from the beginning”

  Taking a deep breath she placed her hand on his stomach, grounding herself.

  “Five years ago I belonged to the Oakfield pack. I had only just learned to control my powers with telekinesis, every day I practised and every day I got stronger. My alpha was an ancient wolf of the old ways and had plans for me to mate with his son to strengthen the line, believing that my powers and the alpha line would make his pack stronger”

  Connor let out a low rumble of disapproval, his grip tightened on her waist, pulling her closer.

  “No fuckin way, mine!”

  “Do you want to hear this?” she snapped

  “All of it Lizzy”

  Sighing she continued.

  “Anyway, there was the pack seer called Duncan who was also of the old ways. He approached the alpha one day and said he had seen a vision that I would bring the pack down with my powers, cause destruction on a monumental scale. I was either to be destroyed or bound”

  Lizzy yelped as Connor spun around pinning her under his weight, his huge body pressing her into the bed. Looking up at him, his eyes burned with a hidden fire and his face stern.

  “Who is this pack seer to say destroy you, tell me where he fuckin is, nobody has the right to do decide such a fate on my mate!” he yelled.

  Lizzy licked her lips, her mouth suddenly feeling dry. The protective energy washing over her was suffocating in a welcoming kind of way. Bringing her hands to his chest she patted the fabric of his shirt, something to anchor herself with.

  “Okay, calm down wolf boy, let me finish. Anyway the alpha, being of ancient ways, felt that I was a curse and believed the dried up old prune. I was dragged to a circle and
some crazy mumbo jumbo performed by Duncan who bound my wolf. Afterward, I ran from the circle into the woods desperately trying to shift but she just whined and howled, no matter what I did I could not get her out”

  Lizzy had not realised that she had been crying before she felt warm lips lick away her tears.

  “I am so sorry baby, so sorry this happened to you, so you cannot shift?”

  The tiny nod of her head had Connors heart aching for her. When he found that seer he would not stop until every one of the bastards organs lay around him, and his head ripped off his body, soulless eyes fixed as they burned in fire.

  “The next day I packed up everything I had and left. Eventually I happened to be working in a club that Luke was drinking in and he told me about a job, top secret but good money, said he saw potential in me”

  “He has good judgement” Connor rumbled.

  “So I had been working at Lunar Securities and then you showed up and kind of messed with my wolf in a good way. She knows she has found her mate but it’s not fair to you Connor. I am a bound submissive wolf. That is no mate for you as beta, it’s the reason why I left”

  Connor leaned in and kissed her lips warmly.

  “There is no way in hell I am letting you go Lizzy, when you ran I chased, it’s as old as time itself. Just how far did you think you would get?”

  “Far enough back to my old pack”

  Growling, he pressed his hard cock against her mound, the contact exquisite, the friction of the clothing adding to the pleasure. Lizzy arched her back up to him, she was a puddle of desire when he was near.

  “Not a chance baby, those bastards deserve to rot in hell for turning their back on you”

  “If you will let me finish beta, I was going to tell you that I was going to find that whacko seer to see if he can undo the damage he has done. That is where I was going tomorrow, and where I still intend to go”

  Connor pulled his head back to stare down at his beautiful courageous mate. Did she really think he would abandon her because of this?

  “Baby girl, you are still my mate and we will find a way to fix this together, I’m coming with you”

  “What? You can’t Connor!” she snapped.

  “Why?”

  “Because……..”

  “I am coming with you, nobody will harm you baby and we will get your wolf back. You are still my gorgeous mate who I need so bad. Let me be inside of you Lizzy, I won’t claim you until you’re ready but I need to be in you sliding into your wet channel over and over, I need to have that release and your wolf does too, I feel it in your energy”

  Lizzy looked up at Connor, his words had her arousal flooding her core instantly, her skin flushed, heart beating rapidly. Bringing her hand up she traced her fingers over his face, she wanted him so much it hurt. Licking her lips she gave him the only answer she knew was right.

  “Yes”.

  Connor sat back on his heels, hands quickly removing any clothing that was between them. His eyes scanned her naked form, true perfection, his wolf growled its approval. Never taking his eyes of her flesh he stood at the side of the bed and removed his shirt. As his fingers one by one released the buttons of his jeans he watched her hungry gaze as his heavy cock sprang forward eager to be in her.

  “Like what you see Lizzy?”

  “You know I do” she responded breathlessly.

  Lizzy was completely entranced as he stepped out of his jeans and more than pleased with her prize. She bit her lip in anticipation, gasping as he pulled her to the edge of the bed.

  “First, a taste baby”

  There was no gentle build up, he went literally straight for the core, taking one big lick for top to bottom. Her hands found that unruly hair she loved and gripped tight.

  “God Connor”

  Her hips bucked up to meet his mouth but he placed one hand on her stomach pushing her back down.

  “Easy baby girl, I am in control here, you will do as I say, listen to your mate, now spread your legs wide for me”

  Lizzy had never in all her existence felt so turned on, just his words alone had her panting for more. Blue eyes found hers, changing to heated amber, a low growl permeated the air. A gentle slap to her thigh had her mouth falling open.

  “Did you just spank me?” she snarled

  “Of course, you have to learn to take punishment when you don’t do as I ask, now spread your legs like a good she wolf”

  This man was going to be the death of her. Doing as he asked she spread her thighs before him, offering herself like a feast before him. She watched as licked his fingers before plunging two inside her, a slight direction change and she was in g-spot heaven. Moaning she tightened her grip on his hair. His lips found her clit sucking and nibbling in a rhythmic pattern with his fingers. She felt another finger placed inside of her, stretching her fully. Looking up he continued to build her release.

  “Come for me baby, let it go, I need to taste your cream in my mouth, so sweet, now come for me, as your mate, I demand it”

  Lizzy cried out as he pushed his fingers deeper inside, gently pinching her clit with his teeth. An earth shattering release rocketed through her, her body on fire. His mouth left her core to relocate to her inner thigh, biting hard, prolonging her orgasm. Moaning, the waves of pleasure came and went until she was panting heavily, head back on the bed.

  Connor removed his fingers, licking the juices of his mate, revelling in the sweet cinnamon running down his throat.

  “Good girl, so good for pleasing your mate”

  Lizzy was in awe as his licked his fingers, so primal and raw.

  “Move up the bed, keeping your legs wide so I can see” he growled.

  Well you didn’t need to tell her twice, god he was so dominant, maybe this is what her wolf needed. Doing as she said she shifted back until her whole body covered the middle of the bed. He licked his lips as he crawled up her body, taking one nipple into his mouth on his journey up, biting and licking, sending her arousal sky high again. His eyes found hers, as she felt him shift his weight to settle in between her thighs.

  “Mine!” he growled

  Lizzy cried out as he plunged his full thick length to her core, deep and so full. Pulling back he slammed home again, taking himself deeper.

  “Fuck baby, I knew you would feel like this, so wet and tight”

  Picking up her hips he drove into her over and over, pounding her so hard, letting her know he was in charge. Grunting he shifted her legs and draped them on his shoulders, the action giving him even deeper access. Her sweet cries of pleasure urged his wolf on more, wanting to please her. Lizzy gripped the sheets tightly as he took her in such a raw way, just the way she wanting him too, how she had always imagined it.

  “More Connor, please”

  Dropping her legs he pushed hard into her, as her legs automatically wrapped around him. Sweat dripped down his forehead, his pace unrelenting and demanding.

  “Come for me baby, take all of me, I want you milking me”

  Lizzy moaned as he locked her wrists above her head, fiercely taking her mouth, sucking on her tongue, sending sparks down to her toes. She could feel him getting larger inside of her, feel his release was close, the sensation had her shattering around him, pulsing hard. Crying out she gently bit his tongue, an electric charge passed between them, before he roared and pushed hard, releasing warm jets of fluid into her core, filling her completely. Breathing hard he brought his forehead to hers.

  “Mine always baby girl, I will never be able to get enough of you, but, you will have to be punished”

  Lizzy blinked, which turned into a scowl.

  “What did I do now?”

  “Oh baby girl you bit me, which just got me hard too quickly before I gave you my seed, that was not fair we agreed to wait until starting the mating process”

  “What?”

  “Hey you started it, which I am pleased about, you just took the first step of many, but it’s my job to bite you as you come not the
other way around, so………”

  Lizzy moaned as he pulled out of her, flipped her over and slapped her backside hard. The pain was quickly replaced with pleasure, the sting gone as quickly as it came, and her damn body caved, her arousal searing off again. What the hell is wrong with you nympho! She scolded herself.

  “Oh baby, I can tell we are going to spend many hours punishing you, just to have your scent pour into me every time I spank you, is worth it”

  Lizzy cried out as another hand swiped her other cheek.

  “Oh you are so going to pay for that Beta” she yelped

  “Say it baby girl, say I’m your mate”

  Lizzy snarled into the bed sheets. Another hand slapped her backside, having her crying out in pleasure.

  “Okay I’m your mate” she yelled.

  “Don’t you forget it Baby, I own this body, I own you, and you will come for me again”

  Moaning she sunk her head on the sheets as he lifted her hips and drove into her hard from behind, taking her to the edge once more. This was going to be a long night.

  3

  Gentle snoring awoke her, coupled with a long arm draped possessively across her waist. Lizzy blinked her eyes in the dawning light. The scent of Connor hung heavy in the air, more importantly, the mixed scent of them both soothed her wolf. Her mind began to pick up speed as she realised another day had come, it was the day she was going back to her old pack to kick the shit out of the pack seer. Okay maybe not that, but she had imagined herself doing that many times. Five years had been a long time, she had chosen not to return because she hoped that being on her own would give her wolf time to re-emerge, it seemed the sensible thing to do at the time. But time had passed and, the distance further. Looking down at the tanned skin on Connors arms, she smiled when he said they would get her wolf back and he was coming with her. More than anything in the world she wanted him to come but she felt that to bring him into her old pack might not be wise. What she did not tell him was that the alphas son, Oliver, had been one hundred percent behind his father for them to mate, that was of course before the whacko did his mumbo jumbo. Oliver was typical of the Oakfield alpha in line of succession, arrogant, demanding and cruel. It was another reason she had not returned, the pack was so archaic and the male wolves heartless and brutal to the females who disobeyed. Sick bastards. She could not let Connor witness that, shame would flood her at where she had come from. Her parents being of the old line had followed Oakfield’s rules, giving their alpha whatever he wanted which included their only daughter, eventually giving their alpha their lives as well. Attacked by a rogue shifter Lawson had said, somehow she still found that hard to believe when it was only her parents in full view of the pack. That was the day her younger brother Brandon had disappeared. Lizzy had always looked out for him, but on this day she failed. That did not mean she never stopped looking.