Looking over her shoulder, she moved away from the door, her feet flying up the stairs, hands gliding over the banister. For a brief second she felt the gouges her nails had left in the wood, forever a reminder or how he’d claimed her.
Almost there. Sapphire cheered herself on, hearing the front door slam open. Damn, he’s quick!
Running down the hall to her room, Sapphire brushed off some of the dirt and debris from her skin, plucking out a few leaves from her hair. Then she drew back the sheets and climbed into bed, waiting for her alpha.
Sin burst through the door, panting heavily with a predatory glow in his eyes. He eyed her body, nude and spread out in his bed. Sapphire felt the heat of his gaze like a caress as he stepped further in the room as he shut and locked the door.
He never locked the door. A shiver raced up her spine at the meaning behind that simple gesture. He wasn't just locking a door, but he was shutting out the pack, letting her know she had all his attention.
“I couldn’t walk after the last time you… chased me.” Sapphire licked her lips, trailing her eyes down his naked body. “I thought the bed would make more sense.”
Sin’s lips quirked up as he came around the bed and placed his knee on the mattress. “You know this means I won.” He crawled over to her. “You’re marrying me.”
Was it ever going to be different? She sent to him through their link as she slowly laid down flat on the mattress.
No. Sin respond and swooped low to capture her lips.
It was a quick kiss, like a burst of fire. His hands clutched her closer as he ducked his head and ran his tongue down the column of her neck. A kiss, a nip, a harder bite until Sapphire moaned into the darkened room. A call for more.
Don’t go slow. She sent to him as she reached out to grab his hand and forced it in between her thighs. Sapphire linked placed her fingers over his and slowly moved the digits over her clit.
Sin bit lightly into her collar bone before be pulled back, away, and flipped Sapphire on her stomach. “Yes!” She cried out, gripping the sheets tightly as Sin entered her from behind.
Sapphire closed her eyes and gave herself over to him, to everything. Smells seemed thicker, his skin felt rougher, and Sapphire could swear she tasted chocolate infused chili, maybe a little cinnamon, and another addictive piece she couldn’t name.
“Lift your ass higher.” Sin growled and bit her ear gently.
Sapphire nearly laughed was she followed Sin’s directions, but a sharp thrust cut off her brain.
Thinking was impossible, she could only feel, him, her-- a combination of their desires like a violent storm. Taking her under, lifting her up, casting her over the edge. But it was different this time, that moment of free fall like a glimpse of death and life, held between this second and the next world--she never came down. Sin kept her there, in a constant free fall, all for him.
I love you. Sapphire wasn’t sure who said it, or even if it was said out loud. Their thoughts blended together, melding so completely Sapphire didn’t know if it was her desire she was feeling or his. didn’t know if she came or if he was coming.
And it was perfect.
Chapter 6
A little ways down the road...
“You promised!” Sapphire followed Sin around the room, her words accusing.
“That was before I found out you were pregnant!” He shot back at her.
They’d been having the same fight for a while, where Sin thought she was an invalid because she was a couple weeks pregnant, and she thought he was an over protective idiot. So far, nothing had been resolved.
“It's my best friend's wedding!”
She’d been so happy to find out that Maxine and Vincent had finally set a date, and would be married in just a few weeks. But Sin was ruining her mood with weird fears that she was going to suddenly go into labor on a plane at twelve weeks pregnant. The man thought if she had a stomach ache they should rush to the hospital, because the baby was in trouble. And while Sapphire had loved the protectiveness at the beginning, it was really starting to wear thin.
“You can always see her at our wedding, after the baby’s born.” Sin growled as he plopped down in his new office chair and tugged Sapphire onto his lap.
Sapphire rolled her eyes and pointed a finger at him. “And you can always leave the compound to Christopher and Jasmine for a few days while we go to the wedding.”
Sin scowled and tugged her closer. “They just mated, Sapphire. And with their new baby, they have enough on their hands.”
Stupid man making sense. Sapphire thought bitterly, trying to find a way to go to the wedding. She hadn’t seen Maxine in ages. not since she sent her to Spain. The thought of seeing her friend finally settling down with an alpha wolf was a sight Sapphire didn’t want to miss.
Sapphire maintained her glaring contest with Sin. “You can’t get anyone more reliable than those two.”
Sin shook his head. “Face it Sapphire, you’re not going.”
It was a command. Plain and simple. When was the last time Sin commanded me to do anything? Sapphire thought back. Lately he’d been protective, but he still basically let her run the compound the way she wanted.
It was nice to be equals with Sin.
But when he pulled his alpha male bullshit, Sapphire just wanted to punch him in the face. Then kiss him. Then punch him again. It was a never ending cycle.
Taking a deep breath, Sapphire tried to see it from his side, ration out why he wouldn’t want her to go. It was hard to do, but she understood Sin’s need to control. He had all the control in the world on the compound, but outside of it, he had none. And that was his biggest fear, that he’d have no control over anything if something went wrong.
Sighing, Sapphire relaxed into his embrace, too tired to be upset anymore. She seemed to always be tired, going in between wanting to drop dead asleep and constantly yawning. “We can talk about it later.”
She wasn’t about to let it drop, but they needed to reach some sort of consciousness when she wasn’t exhausted. When that would be, she didn’t know. But it wouldn’t be then.
“Tired again?” Sin asked as he reached for the blanket he’d begun to keep on hand.
Sapphire nodded, and placed her hand on his shoulder, feeling her lids drop shut. “Will you be able to get your work done with me sleeping on you?” She asked around a yawn.
Sin tucked the blanket around her and chuckled softly. “I’ve gotten used to it. I’ll be fine, Mate.”
Mumbling something unintelligible, Sapphire closed her eyes. It was just the most natural thing in the world to curl up on Sin’s lap and go to sleep. if she didn't know better she might have thought she’d been doing it all her life.
It might have been the strength in his arms, or the steady beat of his heat, but whatever it was, it was soothing and comforting. I love you, Sin. She sent through their link on the verge of sleep.
It could have been her dreams or she might have heard it, but as Sapphire went to sleep Sin’s voice came to her. I love you too.
E-BOOK PUBLISHING WORLD BOOK OF THE MONTH:
Touch/Click the Cover to view more!
When Charmaine Vella rescues her friend Scottie from bullies of the Kreuger pack at a party hosted by the rival pack, she had expected nothing else to come of it. She certainly didn't expect Parker, the son of the Kreuger Alpha to come looking for her. She certainly didn't expect him to be handsome. And she most certainly didn't expect her own desire to burn so fiercely when Parker came closer.
But there was a problem: the Vella and Kreuger packs hate each other and have hated each other for centuries.
An unexpected kiss will propel Charmaine and Parker down a grim-fated path. Can they keep their love a secret from their respective families and can they bear the consequences if it's discovered?
***********
Other Works by Joanna Wilson
Touch/Click covers below for more information!
Sapphire’s idiot brother Mark ha
s gone and got himself in a heap of trouble...again. To save him from certain death, Sapphire must travel across country to meet the Alpha who Mark crossed and hope he's in a forgiving mood.
But complications arise when Sapphire finds herself launching her body at Alpha Blackwater, a wolf conveniently named Sin. Caught between her own carnal desires and her responsibility to help her brother, Sapphire must make a choice, and fast.
Will she save her brother's hide and leave Sin? Or will the Alpha's pull be too strong for her to break?
*******
Sapphire's brother Mark is in trouble again. This time, it's the notorious Tsu Jai Organization who has captured the young wolf. When Sapphire brings this up to her Alpha Sin and asks permission to lead the rescue, Sin flat out refuses.
Not willing to leave her brother behind, Sapphire goes rogue and leaves her Alpha as she teams up with an old friend to save her brother.
But when Sin comes searching after Sapphire, she realizes that she's in big trouble. Will she understand the full consequence of what it means to challenge her Alpha? But more importantly, will Sin forgive her latest transgressions?
********
Maxine James hightails it out of Oregon to Barcelona in an attempt to get away from one of her creepier clients at the strip club. Upon arrival, she meets a sexy local named Vincent, who seems more than what meets the eye.
Vincent Gutierrez has a secret… He's the Alpha wolf of the local pack and a firm believer in the violent traditions of Lycans. More importantly, he thinks that he's found his Mate in Maxine.
When Maxine's stalker client comes across the ocean and attempt to take her back to the states, she'll find that he won't be the only thing she needs to worry about. Vincent is set in his wolfish ways and determines that there can only be one punishment fitting for someone who might harm his Mate. Will she be able to tame the Alpha? Or will the werewolf world and the violence that comes with it overwhelm her?
************
After a working two back to back shifts at the bar, Elissa is dead tired and just wants to go home. Her last customer, however, is none other than rock star and secret werewolf Vance Weiss. Though she wants to say no to him, his insistence and charming smile is too tempting to refuse.
Vance Weiss takes an interest in the curvy bartender when he ducks into the bar for a quick drink after a successful concert. When an unexpected flame of desire sparks between the two, Vance will discover that there's more to the curvy bartender than meets the eye and even more reasons to keep her safe.
**********
When the Great Pack gathers for the Hunt to chase down the ever elusive White Stag of Lycanthus to crown a new Alpha, Lupe finds herself the favored candidate of the previous Alphas. Clear-headed and strong, she has exactly what it takes to hold the Great Pack together. Standing in her way is Connor Bellinger, a handsome wild wolf who's had her heart since the first day she met him but who has always seen her as a friend, nothing more.
Lupe knows that Connor is a danger to the Great Pack. His hot temper is already threatening to tear apart the delicate balance of power that had taken decades to build. But as the hour of the Hunt draws near, she can't help notice something else in Connor's eyes each time he's caught looking at her.
It's more than just the arrogant yet playful smirk he's always shown her. It's almost as if he knows something, some deep secret that Lupe should know but doesn't yet realize.
As the flames of passion lick away at her insides, Lupe finds herself inexorably drawn towards the dangerously handsome wolf and whatever secret he's hiding behind his charming smile. Will Lupe do what is necessary for the pack or will she give in and be consumed by the lusty fires of her own desires?
**********
Marie is an art student caught up in the midst of Occupy Wall Street. One night while she's out picking up some supplies for the protesters at Zuccotti Park, she is attacked by a group of thugs. But a blur comes from the shadows and chase them off, leaving behind only howls and a mysterious gold pendant with the initials JB on them that she starts wearing as a good luck charm.
Justin Blankenship is one of the most hated men on Wall Street. A high power executive banker whose decisions have almost single-handedly caused the economic crisis at great personal benefit. With money and influence on his side, the only skeleton in Justin's closet is the fact that he's a werewolf. One look at Marie and her luscious curves is enough to drive Justin mad with lust.
When the two's paths cross at one day of protest, Marie feels an inexorable attraction towards Justin, not aware of the fact that the pendant is actually a chain that has bound her to him as his Mate. Will Marie be able to resist the billionaire wolf who has taken everything he's wanted or will she melt like butter under his touch and fall deeper for him than she ever thought she could?
*********
Cara has never had control of her life. The daughter of a mob boss, her life has been one order after another. When her father announces to Cara that she must be married in six month's time, she accepts it like she has accepted all other orders in her life.
But when Cara is told that she must marry the groom her father has found for her--a man named Mark--three days before the wedding, she isn't sure what to think.
Mark is handsome and gentlemanly, but he is still a stranger to Cara. As the wedding looms nearer, Cara will find that there is more to the handsome stranger than what he initially appears and more to what that means for her future as well.
*********
When Leah gets lost on a hike in the Adirondacks, she takes shelter in what appears to be an old abandoned shack of dubious repair. As night falls, she can hear the howl of wolves echoing in the mountains. But just as she starts to lose all hope, a handsome young man by the name of Flynn appears at the shack, willing to offer her a hand.
After an unexpected night of passion, Leah learns that Flynn is more than just a helpful stranger. He's a werewolf, an outcast wolf looking to start his own pack. But in order to do so, he needs a mate. Can Leah summon the courage necessary to give Flynn the pack he deserves or will her own prejudices and fears get in the way?
Submitting to the Alpha (Paranormal Werewolf Shifter Romance) Page 3
