by Jenny Brex
She sighed as his hot breath teased her ear. She smiled and gave him a peck on the cheek. “You’re cute, but I’ve got to run. We have an appointment with Jerry.”
“Have a safe trip. I hope to see you when you get back.”
“Yeah, I think I might like that.”
Jake took her hand and kissed it.
Chapter 19
It was a risky move. If he could pull it off, it could be spectacular, and yet he’d be violating the law. If it was a matter of traveling over roads, he’d get there without a problem and be able to set things up. The problem was that he’d have to hire a small plane to take him over to the island. He put the idea of a fireworks display on hold and tossed other ideas around.
How could he get her attention? What could he do that went above and beyond what would be expected? The fireworks idea had him excited. Once he learned he’d get in pretty serious trouble lighting them off in the refuge, not to mention he’d probably startle the hell out of the polar bears, he shelved the idea.
A laser light show might be fun. He could program it on a laptop, then display it against the sky. Of course, he didn’t have the first idea how to put one together. He’d seen a show where people did these massive light displays set to music around the holidays. Was it something he could learn? There were probably tons of tutorial videos on You Tube that explained it in detail, but even that wasn’t what he was looking for.
Jake tossed around other ideas before it finally hit him. He needed to show her that she’d made an impact on him. That he wanted to know more about her. That he wanted to spend hours sitting and talking to her. He wanted to hear about her studies. He wanted to see her naked, too, but at this point he put that on the back burner. Jake smiled at the thought. She had gorgeous, voluptuous curves and extra padding around her hips. He pictured grabbing her hips and…yeah, so back on track. He forced himself to focus. That’s when he knew.
***
It was cold. Colder than she was used to. She’d prepared with her father’s help, but Alaska was a different beast than Hawaii. She wasn’t sure she could handle two years of this, but what’s done was done.
Keyoni was sitting back at the encampment one evening after spending the day watching a mother bear creating her den. It was spectacular. Exciting. Her pulse sped like a hummingbird’s wings being so close to the gorgeous bear. It made her think about her own bear. She smiled, thinking about shifting with Jake. She wanted to do it again, but not now, not here.
She felt the vibration before she heard it. The noise wasn’t boisterous but with the lack of sound in the isolated region it boldly stood out. Keyoni got up to see what was going on. She jammed her feet into her boots and slid her parka back on. Was her father back?
The Tucker-Terra Sno-Cat shone its headlights onto the encampment. She stood at the entrance and waited to see what the vehicle was delivering.
When it parked, the last person in the world she expected to see was Jake Marchetti. He climbed out and held a pizza box. “I have a delivery for a Ms. Kalani.”
“Jake?”
“Do you know what it took to get this figured out?” He laughed, going on to explain. “First, I had to fly in and arrange for a Sno-Cat, but finding good pizza, that was a chore! Anyway, I’ve brought enough for the others, so that I can steal you away on a dinner date. I’ve packed a picnic. The pizza is for them, the wine and roses are for you.”
“You did all of this for me?” Keyoni was stunned. Nobody had ever made her feel this special.
“For us,” he said. “I wanted to see you. I know you’ll be gone for months, but it doesn’t mean I can’t come up and visit when I’m able.”
“You’re nuts!” Keyoni took a playful swipe at him.
Jake caught her arm and pulled her closer as he juggled the pizza. He inched closer. “We should deliver this pizza before it gets cold. Well, I’ll be honest, it’s probably already cold.”
Keyoni laughed. “Everything is cold up here.”
“I thought we could share a meal and go star-gazing. I swear, without a GPS I would have been lost up here forever. When it’s mostly snow and ice, everything looks the same!”
She hooked her arm into his and walked with him to meet the others who had stuck their heads out for a peek. “My friend dropped by and brought some pizza!”
“Pizza!” One of the guys ran over and snagged it. “I’ll go heat it up.”
“Don’t save any for me. I apparently have a dinner date,” she answered.
“Nice, that must be some special guy to come all the way out here for a date.”
“Yeah, he is kind of special,” she said, then turned to look at Jake.
Jake smiled. He knew he’d scored points. He won her approval. At least for tonight. At least for their date. He helped her up into the Sno-Cat and drove it just far enough away that it allowed them more privacy, but not so far that they’d end up lost in the tundra.
“I’m blown away. I didn’t expect to see you,” she said, almost giddy.
“You’re happy?”
“Very.”
“Good.” He parked the vehicle, then climbed to the back. “I’ve got a small picnic here. I brought a couple of quick bites, some wine, and these are for you.” He handed her the bouquet of roses he was able to scrounge up at the last minute. How he found them was a miracle in itself, but there they were. He knew he’d made the right decision to see her. Everything was falling into place.
“I’m sorry I’ve been difficult,” she started. “I’m awkward when it comes to this kind of stuff. The truth is, I don’t really know how to act.”
“Just be yourself. I might not be the best thing since sliced bread, but I’ll do everything in my power to make sure all of your needs are met in any way that I can. I tried to walk away. I really did, but I can’t walk away from you. The pull is too strong. My bear refuses to give up, and I’m on his side. There’s a connection, a spark, a bond, I don’t care what you call it, but something brought you to me, and I don’t want to let go.”
Keyoni whispered, “Don’t let go. Don’t ever let go.”
He took her hand and helped her to the back seat. “I brought some—”
Before he could finish, she climbed on him and straddled his lap. “I don’t need nourishment. I need you.”
Jake unzipped her parka and slid it over her shoulders, letting it hit the floor of the vehicle. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her to him. Their lips brushed together, tender and soft. She leaned back and looked at him. They were caught in a slow, sizzling gaze. Jake swallowed hard. His heart was lodged in his throat in her presence.
“Kiss me,” she whispered. She didn’t have to ask him twice.
His bear’s primal urge took over. He moved a hand to the back of her neck and guided her closer. Jake’s mouth locked over hers, his tongue exploring her warm mouth. His kiss shifted from tender to more passionate. The windows fogged as their intensity flamed higher.
She mumbled into his mouth, cooing with pleasure. “Oh, Jake.”
His cock ached to escape. God, he wanted her like nobody he’d ever wanted before.
Long, deep, wet kisses filled the moments.
Jake trailed kisses over her jawline and down her neck, stopping to nuzzle. Keyoni tilted her head, exposing more of her neck. The intensity of lust pulsing through her was unlike anything she’d experienced. She moaned quietly, lost in the pleasure.
“You’re so sexy,” he mumbled as he drew kisses lower. He pulled the material of her shirt aside and nibbled her collarbone. He needed every bit of her, but with the temperatures as cold as it was, even with the heater on he couldn’t undress her fully. “I want you, I do, but it’s a dangerous kind of cold out here. You should even put your jacket back on.”
She knew he was right. She wanted to feel him against her, lie with him naked, be wrapped in his arms, but bare skin wasn’t a smart move even in the confines of the vehicle.
“I want to make love to you, but not li
ke this.” His bear groaned. He was so close. “When you come home. There’s no hurry. I’m in this forever. I’ve never felt so strongly.”
She looked at him. “Forever?”
“Forever. I don’t understand the intensity either, but it’s telling me that you’re the one that I need. My bear is crying out for you. My body aches to be with you. My mind can’t stop thinking about you. Keyoni, you’re the one that I want in my life.”
She hugged him tightly. “Nobody has ever…” She choked up.
“What, sweetie?”
“Nobody has ever said things like that to me before,” she admitted.
“Then it’s damn time somebody did,” he said. He traced her lips. “I’m glad it was me.”
“I am, too.” She whispered.
Her hot breath on his neck was driving him wild. It would take everything inside of him not to strip them of their clothes and make love to her right there. He kicked himself for not bringing a thermal blanket to snuggle into. Another date, another time. He could wait. They had forever.
Chapter 20
Time stood still until it finally moved. When Keyoni showed up at his door, Jake was surprised. “I thought—”
“I took a few days off,” she answered.
He opened the door wider and invited her inside. She stepped through, knowing her life would never be the same. Sparks sizzled. A smoldering gaze lingered. Keyoni could barely swallow. She forced herself to breathe. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but now her nerves danced wildly.
Jake was certain that he’d be engulfed in flames if he didn’t kiss her soon. The sparks ignited within him, thrusting his desire into overdrive. Slowly, deliberately, he moved in closer.
She couldn’t control her heartbeat. It flirted precariously on the edge of tachycardia. She reached for him, almost afraid her knees would buckle.
Jake took her in his arms and tipped his forehead to hers. “I’m so glad you’re here.”
Relieved, Keyoni whispered to her future lover. “Me, too.”
He leaned forward and pressed his mouth to hers. A hungry kiss drew her in. She closed her eyes and kissed him back, desperate for the connection she found in his arms.
Jake sensed her need. Everything he wanted to show her, that he wanted to say to help her understand, was in that kiss. It was above explanation. Their mouths collided in beautiful harmony.
Holding fast, his slid one of his hands up beneath her long dark hair. Nibbling her lip, he tugged at her coat. “Take this off.”
Together, they shed her jacket and threw it aside. He wanted to be skin to skin, but knew not to rush the moment. As desperate as he was to taste every bit of her, as primal as he wanted to be, he prepared himself to move slowly. She needed him to. She needed to feel special. He wanted her to know this was a magical experience, something so amazing that it sealed the deal, helping her understand they were meant to be lovers.
“Please, don’t let go,” she whimpered.
Jake took her into his arms. He walked her back until she was against the wall. “You, me, this is good.”
“Very good,” she murmured as her inhibitions fell to the floor.
Jake drew her arms up over her head and pinned her wrists with one of his large hands. He started at her forehead and trailed soft kisses down the side of her face, and then to her neck. He licked and nuzzled the curve before her shoulder.
Keyoni sighed as chills raced through her body. Her every sense was heightened. Every nerve fiber stood at attention.
His lips were back on her mouth as the polite kisses dissolved into hungry ones. He needed her in ways he’d never needed another. His bear pushed for more, but if his bear was in charge, it could get out of control too quickly. He didn’t want to scare her away with primal sex that might push her boundaries. She was new to the experience of making love, and he needed to devote as much time and energy as he could to making sure she felt safe.
Kissing her was like kissing a perfect sunshine-filled day. It was like a waterfall of love, and soft places to fall. They’d played the denial game far too long.
Jake fingered the edge of her shirt, cautiously slipping his hand below it.
Keyoni caught her breath, then relaxed. His hand beneath her shirt left her in a tizzy. Small, tingling sensations danced over her skin. As he slid his hand higher and cupped her breast over her bra, the heat between her legs became more obvious.
Jake groaned as he fondled and caressed her soft, warm curves. He slipped her bra up over her breast. Her nipple pebbled up and hardened at his touch. Tiny mewls fell from her lips.
The way he touched her left her head dizzy. She was floating on a cloud, lost in the heat of his hand circling her breast, squeezing, groping her. When his fingers locked on her nipple and gently pinched and teased it, she lost it. Her soft coos grew louder. Her knees were weak, ready to buckle from the intensity of pleasure that ripped through her body. She inhaled deeply, trying to keep her composure, but it was so far gone, it wasn’t coming back.
Jake lifted her shirt and lowered his head to her. He wrapped his lips around her nipple and suckled her. The warmth of his mouth set her off. Her hips started to gyrate, her lust taking over.
He wanted to make sure the experience was memorable. After so many missed moments, he wouldn’t let this escape him. She was there, had come to him unprovoked. It was an opportunity to show her what they could be together. It was crucial that she see there was only one solution, that they spend their lives together.
There were no words. There was no rush, and nothing but time. Jake released her breast from between his lips and went back up to kiss Keyoni. He dropped her wrists and wrapped his hands around her face. Desire welled in her eyes.
He reached to the edge of her shirt and helped lift it up over her head. Piece by piece, they removed their clothes, slowly, seductively, as the moments passed. Jake scooped her up and carried her to his bed.
With what little fabric was left on them, Jake placed her gently onto his bed and helped her remove her bra, before reaching down. They slipped her silk panties over her hips and down past her thighs. She kicked them off and scrambled under the safety of the covers. She’d never been naked in front of a man. She didn’t want to stop now, but suddenly a thread of shyness laced through her.
Jake removed his boxers. His erection stood proud and ready for action.
She couldn’t help but stare at his size. He was massive. She’d heard women joke about a man’s size, but would it fit?
Keyoni’s body was soft and curvy. He wished she hadn’t slid under the covers so quickly. He wanted to enjoy it. She was padded to perfection in all of the right places. Her hips were full, her belly soft, and her breasts ample. He wanted to devour every bit of her. He joined her beneath the covers and pulled her close.
“I’ve never…” she started.
“Shh, it’s okay.”
She nodded.
Jake pulled her close so he could feel her warm skin against his own. He raked his fingers through her hair and kissed her forehead. “Are you okay?”
“More than okay,” she answered quietly.
“Good.” His lips found hers and once again they were lost in a heated kiss. He caressed her body tenderly, then rested his hand on the side of her full, rounded ass cheek. Her lack of experience didn’t bother him; in fact, he loved that she was completely his to take.
Keyoni inhaled deeply. Jake’s masculine scent filled her nostrils. He smelled of a musky, earthy, spicy scent…like a man’s soap. She couldn’t get enough. She wanted to memorize the smell, so that when she went back to the encampment, she could bathe in the thought.
Jake’s slid his hand over her hip. He played in the soft tuft of hair between her legs, and gently guided her onto her back. There was no hiding the dampness between her legs. He drew a finger slowly between her nether lips, not pressing into her, but just slowly over them.
The sigh Keyoni let out pushed his desire through the roof. He was aching
to push his cock into her, but held fast. He knew to pleasure her first, to take things one step at a time. He wanted her to savor and treasure their first time together. He was certain it would be the first of many.
He gently spread her legs, encouraging her by pressing between her thighs. The urge to taste her was overwhelming him. He moved lower and inhaled her feminine scent. A low growl came up from his belly. “God damn, you smell good.”
She held her breath, not knowing what to expect. She’d heard stories, but nothing could prepare her for the sensation that rocked her body.
Parting her lips, he slid his tongue along her sweet wetness. “Oh, baby.”
Keyoni gasped with pleasure at his touch. He played in her naughty bits, his lips, his tongue, circling, flicking, then added in a finger. She jerked and twitched. He breathing was hard and ragged. Something ricocheted through her like a rocket. She bucked in response and tightened her thighs, trying to ride the wave of the orgasm that crashed over her. She gasped again, trying to regain control and let out a sigh. “Holy cow.”
Jake smiled to himself. He needed her more than ever. He wanted to make sure she was taken care of first. His balls ached. He lifted himself over her and guided the head of his cock with his hand. Gliding the tip along her lips, he gently started to press into her. “I’ll go slowly.”
It would take everything he had to go slowly. He wanted to thrust into her hard and fast, deep and wild, and fuck her until she clung to him and whimpered with pleasure, begging for more. His bear wanted to nuzzle her neck, nip, and play as he spanked her ass and took her from behind. He wanted to bury his cock in her balls deep and press into her velvet warmth with heated bliss. Instead, he inched her lips apart and watched her face to make sure she was okay.
Keyoni bit her lower lip, anticipating what she was able. She was torn between nervousness and passion. As he stretched her open, it stung a little, but then that sensation would pass and a wave of pleasure would take over, until he pushed inside more. Again and again, until he was fully inside.
