A Mate's Healing Touch: A Valentine's Day Wolf-Shifter Romance

by Cara Wylde

  Still, Rosanna didn’t move. Her body was fighting to heal, but Caleb couldn’t know if it was working.

  “I love you,” he said. “Please, wake up. I want to spend the rest of my life with you and give you everything that you deserve. If… if you still want me, I will make it up to you. I will make it up to you for all the years I’ve acted like such a stupid, selfish idiot.”

  Caleb clutched her tighter.

  “Please…please…please…”

  He buried his face into her shoulder and cried shamelessly, hating himself for everything. He had no doubt that Rosanna had followed him because she had been curious and worried about him. That was who she was: sweet, caring, incapable of holding a grudge.

  Caleb couldn’t lose Rosanna as he had lost Val.

  CHAPTER FOUR

  Rosanna felt as if she was drifting. She didn’t know where she was floating, but she knew it was comfortable and she wouldn’t mind getting lost here. It was a good place to stay. For a moment, she contemplated going back, but it wasn’t as if something really good was waiting for her. Sure, it was a bit dark here, but she could get used to it. It felt like there would be no pain here, and no rejection. She had been rejected and ignored so much lately, that the idea of never experiencing those feelings again appealed to her.

  On the other hand, staying here meant she would never see Caleb again. She remembered the time they had spent together and the fun they had had. It had always hurt in the end, when he turned his back and left her by herself, but it had been worth it. Those moments were unique, and she cherished them even now. “I have to go back,” she told herself. “I have to fight this, whatever it is, and go back to him.”

  “I love you.”

  Rosanna heard the voice coming from somewhere above her, and it sounded so honest and sweet that all she wanted to do was open her eyes and look up at the man who had said them. It wasn’t easy. There was still darkness all around her. Everything hurt. She felt weak and useless, like she had no control over her body. She tried harder.

  “I love you.”

  There was that voice again. If she followed it, then maybe she could find her way out of the darkness. She felt hot drops falling onto her face. Tears. But they weren’t hers. Was he crying? Was he crying while saying that he was sorry and he loved her? Now, she really had to go back.

  “Just… wait,” she thought. “I can do this. I can do this, I promise.”

  Rosanna tried harder. Even though her body was covered in wounds and bruises, she needed to return to it. So much pain awaited, but she didn’t care. She was strong enough to resist until her body healed completely. Slowly, her senses came back to her, and she could now feel his strong arms around her. He was cradling her gently, and she smiled at the thought that she was finally where she had always wanted to be: in his arms.

  She opened her eyes. Her vision was blurry at first, but when she managed to focus it, her eyes met Caleb’s green orbs. She had never seen his handsome face so close to hers. The smile that lit up his features when he saw she was awake made her smile wider, too.

  She wanted to speak, but she couldn’t.

  “Shh… it’s okay. Don’t say anything,” he whispered. “Your body needs more time to heal.”

  She wanted to nod, but that was also impossible right now. Instead, she blinked once to let him know she understood. All they could do was wait. The fact that she was awake meant everything. She was safe, and her shifter abilities would do the rest. They just needed to be patient.

  As they waited, she tried to think back to what she had heard. Was it true? Did he really love her? She wished she could ask him to repeat everything, but her voice hadn’t returned yet. Every time she tried to say something, only whimpering sounds managed to make their way out of her chest and dry throat. When Caleb moved, she though he would leave her there. Maybe he thought it would be a good idea to bring help? But, no, all he had intended to do was lean in to whisper into her ear:

  “Don’t try to rush it.”

  She relaxed and started taking deep, controlled breaths as they lay on the grass. She was glad she couldn’t feel the cold. It meant her body was doing a great job and it was still strong and capable. Suddenly, she recalled that she was naked, and she wondered whether that affected Caleb. He was naked, too; she could feel it when he hugged her, drawing her closer to his muscular chest, and that made her nervous. She couldn’t believe she could feel so nervous and aroused at the same time, when she was in so much pain.

  The night sky didn’t seem to change as she healed, slowly but surely. She tried to channel all her inner strength into the healing process, and that helped speeding it up. Meanwhile, Caleb was whispering into her ear, telling her little nothings. There were moments when she couldn’t really process his words, but she didn’t care. All that mattered was that he was close to her and he cared about her. He loved her, and knowing that, she could heal faster. Her wounds closed one by one, barely leaving any marks on her body. In a couple of days, her skin would be just as perfect as it had always been. When it was over, she tried to speak again, and it finally worked.

  “I… I heard everything you said.”

  Caleb blushed, which was something that never happened to him. For a second, he didn’t know how to react or what to say, then he made an effort to snap out of it. This was good. What was happening was good, and he wouldn’t run away from it. He would never again run away from Rosanna and all the people who loved him.

  “Is it true?” she asked. She needed confirmation. She wanted to make sure she hadn’t been hallucinating.

  “Yes, it is.” He swallowed heavily, took a deep breath, and continued: “I love you. I’m sorry about everything I did to you.”

  “It’s okay. You didn’t do anything.”

  “No, I did. I was horrible to you.”

  “Shh…” Rosanna stopped him by placing the tips of her fingers on his lips. She looked deep into his eyes. “I love you, too.”

  They lay in silence for a while, looking into each other’s eyes and enjoying the warmth of each other’s body.

  “I don’t have any clothes with me,” Rosanna said, mostly to break the silence.

  Caleb laughed. “Me neither.”

  The tension increased. For the first time, they were so close, and neither of them wanted to pull away. He tightened his grip around her body, and she lifted herself up just a bit to meet him halfway. Their lips met, and Rosanna moaned in delight. She felt like she could melt right then and there. It was better than she had ever imagined. They kissed slowly, teasingly, the tips of their tongues barely touching. This was just the beginning. When their lips separated, she reached up to run her hand through his brown hair, and he closed his eyes to better enjoy her touch. Then, they kissed again, and this time it was different. It was hungry, lustful. She wanted more of him, and he complied by kissing her deeply, his tongue sweeping over her lips, asking for access. She granted it readily, and they battled for dominance for a while before she gave in to him with a sigh.

  He was half on top of her now, their kisses becoming more eager and impatient. Her breasts crushed against his chest, as her fingers tightened in his hair. Rosanna didn’t know what she was doing; she was only following his lead. Her body had healed completely, and now all she wanted was to feel him, all of him, with her entire being. For a moment, she wondered if this was right. They had just barely survived a bloody fight with a rogue werewolf, and instead of going back to the castle to alert their Alpha, they were practically rolling on the grass, too hungry for each other to care about the world.

  They drew apart, and Caleb looked at her like he had never looked before.

  “You are so beautiful,” he said. “I’ve always thought you’re wonderful, with your big, green eyes, and soft blonde hair. You’re like a doll. I’m almost afraid I could break you.”

  “You could never break me.” She laughed and pulled him down for another kiss. No, this was right. For the past ten years, all she had dreamed o
f was this moment. The world could stop and wait for them, at least this once. But there was just one question burning at the back of her mind. She had to ask it, then she could abandon herself to him.

  “What happened to the black wolf? Did you…?”

  “No. He ran away.”

  “Is that a good thing?”

  Caleb started kissing up and down her neck. “No. Max is going to kill me.”

  Rosanna laughed. “Oh my God! What were you supposed to do with him?”

  “Bring him to the Schloss for interrogation.”

  She moaned when he started sucking on her collarbone. “Caleb…” She placed her hands on his hard chest with the intention of pushing him away, but when she felt his strong muscles flex under her fingers, she forgot all about it. “Maybe we should…”

  “It can wait.”

  He had moved to her ear now and caught her tiny lobe between his lips.

  “Oh,” she gasped. No other man had ever made her feel like this.

  “If Max is going to kill me for screwing up this mission, at least I want to die happy,” he said.

  Rosanna laughed. She couldn’t believe what Caleb was doing. The way he was holding her, kissing her… The way he acted… It was so unlike him. The Caleb she knew would have pulled her up and told her they needed to shift back and run to the castle. Or, even better: he would have told her they needed to track down the wolf and finish the mission successfully.

  “If that wolf’s important,” she tried again.

  “No. You’re important right now.” He stopped biting on her lobe and looked into her eyes. “You’re the most important person in the world. I’m staying here, with you.”

  Rosanna took his face between her palms and kissed him deeply. When he moved from her lips to her jaw, neck, and then chest, she closed her eyes and threw her head back to give him better access. She ran her hands up and down his arms, feeling his bulging muscles. He had lost some weight recently, but he was still strong and well-built. Her fingers wrapped around his wrists, and she guided his hands to her breasts. Apparently, even though he was kissing her with fervor, he was still reluctant to touch her.

  “Rosanna,” he whispered. Her round, soft breasts felt amazing. He could feel her heart beating faster under his palm, and the response of her body sent heat right to his already hard cock.

  “Please, touch me.”

  Caleb complied. He massaged her breasts gently, then caught the perky nipples between his fingers and twisted just enough to make her moan. She arched her back and spread her legs for him. He took advantage of her movement to place himself between her legs and cover her body with his as his lips went lower down her chest to capture a nipple and suck on it.

  “Oh, yes. Just like that,” she encouraged him.

  He took his time to tease her, and Rosanna squirmed uncomfortably. She was so wet, and her pussy was throbbing with the need to feel him inside her. She loved the fact that he was so slow and gentle and took his time, but she also wanted him too badly to wait. She had wanted him for a long time. She placed her hands on his shoulders and tried to push him lower down her body.

  Caleb took the hint and started kissing her stomach, inching closer and closer to her belly, where he dipped his tongue, making her scream in pleasure. As he made his way to her mound, he couldn’t help but think about Daniel and how it was probably past midnight. It would have been such a bummer if the other Delta went looking for him and found him and Rosanna like that. Then, Rosanna moaned and rose her hips, and he forgot all about Daniel. He didn’t care anymore. Her scent was too intoxicating, and her wetness looked so inviting as it shimmered on her soft pussy lips. He caressed her inner thighs as he took in the amazing sight of her feminine parts.

  “What are you waiting for?” she asked. All his teasing was driving her insane.

  “You’re so wonderful,” he whispered in response.

  Rosanna wanted to say something, but then she felt his tongue lapping the juices off her folds, and the words died on her lips. She closed her eyes and let herself fall back on the grass, as she lifted her hips higher to encourage him to go faster and deeper.

  He dipped his tongue inside her tight pussy, and moaned at the delicious taste. He went in and out until her thighs quivered, then moved up to draw lazy circles around her swollen clit. The little noises she made were music to his ears. He quickened his pace and soon felt her legs tightening around him. Her hand flew to his head to keep him in place as she arched her back and screamed.

  “Oh! Don’t stop, please don’t stop!”

  She snapped her eyes open when the orgasm took over her body, making every single cell sing in pleasure. The sky was filled with stars, and the moon was sending its warm rays over them. Rosanna thought this was the most incredible night of her life.

  Caleb waited patiently until she came down from her height, then kissed her folds and her entrance. He would have spent much more time down between her legs, but he soon felt her pulling at his shoulders and arms, trying to get him to climb on top of her.

  “Come here,” she said between pants. She hadn’t caught her breath yet, but she didn’t want to wait. She needed him right then, and she wouldn’t take “no” for an answer.

  Caleb moved to cover her with his bulky body, looked into her eyes and smiled as he positioned his cock at her entrance. He teased her a bit, then pushed in slowly.

  Rosanna’s eyes widened at the intrusion. She had seen him naked countless times, but she had never seen him hard, so she had had no idea he was so well endowed.

  “Relax,” he said. “I’ll be gentle.”

  She nodded and wrapped her legs around his waist, using her heels to guide him. Her sharp nails dug into his back. She tried to open herself to him, relaxing her walls to better accommodate his girth. When he was completely in, she couldn’t believe his cock could stretch her to her limit.

  “So tight,” he whispered.

  Caleb closed his eyes for a second and focused on keeping still until she got used to him. It took all his willpower. She was so wet and ready that all he wanted to do was move, fuck her hard and fast, and fill her with his seed. If he was to be honest with himself, he had wanted to do that for years. He had dreamed of this moment, of having her body under him, so open and willing to receive him. Since Val, he hadn’t been with any other woman, and feeling Rosanna’s pussy throb around his cock made it difficult for him to hold back.

  She lifted her head to kiss his lips.

  Caleb took that as an invitation to start moving, and he pulled out until only the tip of his cock was still inside her, then thrust back in as deep as he could. She moaned and scratched at his back. Her gesture made him so hot that he moved faster, building a rhythm only two shape-shifters could sustain.

  Rosanna clung to him and moved her hips to meet his. A familiar heat was already building inside her lowed belly, ready to burst and spread through her entire body. She focused on it, focused on his cock hitting a particularly amazing spot inside her, and angled her hips in such a way that he would hit it every single time. She was so close that she could almost taste it.

  Caleb fixed his eyes on her face as he gave her everything he had. The flush on her cheeks was lovely, the way her lips parted when she released a moan was breathtaking, and her blonde hair spread carelessly on the grass made her look like an angel. He couldn’t believe this beautiful woman had waited for him, had fought for him, and had been ready to risk her own life to protect him. He didn’t deserve her, but now he had her, and he was determined to do everything in his power to make her happy.

  “So close, my love,” he said.

  “Come inside me,” she whispered between moans. “I want you to come inside me.”

  Her words threw him over the edge. His rhythm had become erratic, and his fingers dug deep into the soft skin of her thighs as he let go and came inside her, coating her walls with long streams of hot seed.

  Rosanna felt his cock become even more engorged, and her second or
gasm made her see stars, real and imaginary, when she felt him filling her to the brim. It was the most exquisite feeling she had felt in a long time. She had never felt so connected to a man, she had never felt she belonged to a man as she felt now that she belonged to Caleb. They were meant to be together. The way her body responded to his every touch had convinced her he was his mate.

  Caleb moved slowly as he released the last drops near the entrance of her womb, then collapsed on top of her. Because she was a wolf-shifter, and just as strong as he was, he had no doubt that his weight didn’t bother her. And he was right. Rosanna wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer.

  They stayed like that for what felt like forever. Neither of them wanted this night to end.

  ***

  In fact, they didn’t lie on the grass for more than a couple of minutes. Whether they liked it or not, they had to go back to Schloss Blackmane, hopefully before Daniel came looking for Caleb. He wanted to sit up, but Rosanna, who had her head on his chest, pushed him back down.

  “Let’s stay a little longer,” she said. “I’m so tired.”

  Caleb laughed and kissed her forehead.

  “I’m afraid I might be in a bit of trouble.”

  “Because of that wolf?”

  “Yes. And because I was supposed to go after him with Daniel, not alone.”

  “Who was he, anyway?”

  “A rogue…”

  “A rogue?!”

  She sat up in a heartbeat, her eyes boring into his.

  “Are you kidding me? You went after a rogue wolf on your own?”

  He shrugged. For a moment, he considered telling her the reasoning behind his choice, but then realized it was stupid. There was nothing between her and Daniel. It had only been his jealousy clouding his mind.