All of her thoughts melted away as they walked into the ballroom. It was all deep reds and golds and decked out in Victorian splendor. She gasped audibly and did an impromptu spin so she could take in the all the room at once. Trey smiled at her.
“Like what you see? Me too.” He said as he stared firmly at Glory and only Glory. She tried to laugh it off in a way she hoped was charming. Her brain seemed to stop functioning when those grey eyes were on her. She tried to think of something to talk about.
“So, you are a shifter.” she blurted out. “How? What kind?” Oh no. What if that was rude? She had never met one before.
“Whoa, that’s a lot of questions! Let’s get a drink first.” he deftly snatched two glasses of champagne from a nearby server’s tray.
Once in her hand Glory gulped at her champagne. This was not going well. She drained her glass. A waiter came by and she took another glass.
Trey just raised an eyebrow and she swear she saw a tiny smile curl the corners of his lips.
“To answer your questions, I was born a shifter. And I am a werepanther.” he looked deep into her eyes as he talked and Glory felt like she was the only one in the room. “Now was that enough small talk? I have the most beautiful date in the room and I want to show her off on the dance floor.” Glory was speechless. Nervously she drained her champagne again. He put his hand on the small of her back and his touch was electric. He steered her towards the dance floor and twirled her into his arms. The event boasted a live orchestra playing classical music. Glory never considered herself a good dancer but in Trey’s able arms she felt like she was floating. Trey pulled her close to him. So close she could feel his erection against her body. She felt heat rise up. He dipped his head down and his lips were inches from hers. They were dancing cheek to cheek.
She felt desire rise up in her body from a deep primal place that had never been touched before. Were all shifters as intoxicating as Trey? Glory felt her knees go weak as they swayed together, their rhythms matching each others perfectly.
“Let’s go out to the terrace, it’s getting too hot in here.” Trey whispered in her ear sexily. He made it sound so dirty. All Glory could do was nod her head.
She followed him out to the terrace to a dark, quiet corner where they could be alone. It was a beautiful night but Glory felt goosebumps over her entire body. It was the electricity between them. She shivered and Trey held her close. He caressed her face gently with his hand. He took his hand under her chin and tipped her face up. He gently brushed his lips against hers. She let out and moan of desire and he touched his lips to hers. Her body felt like it was going to explode. She deepened the kiss hungrily, forgetting that they were in public and that she had just met him. The champagne had gone straight to her head. She had lost her inhibitions and her body cried out for this man. He traced from her neck down to her cleavage with a finger. He brushed across her breasts and her nipples responded and puckered to hard points. She moaned again and in response he deepened the kiss, his tongue probing her mouth in a way that made her wet. His hand dropped down to her thigh and pulled her even closer. He caressed her ample ass and his hand found the slit in her skirt and moved his hand inside her dress to touch her. He moaned into her mouth “Oh God, Glory, you aren’t wearing any underwear.” He groaned and dipped his finger into her wet hole. She gasped and he moaned louder. “You are so wet.”
“Trey? Trey is that you?” A voice from around corner interrupted their sensual haze. They broke apart quickly and adjusted their clothes, just as a lithe woman turned around the corner. “I thought I heard your voice. Are you alright?” The woman must have been 6 feet tall with long silky straight black hear that hung down her back almost to her ass. She had the most beautiful ice blue eyes that Glory had ever seen. Omigod, who was that?
“Marion,” Trey answered smoothly like they hadn’t been locked in each others arms mere seconds ago. Glory saw his jaw tense almost imperceptibly. “I didn’t think you were coming tonight. I thought you were still in Geneva?”
“I took an earlier flight.” she looked at Glory and then back at Trey and raised a perfectly shaped eyebrow.
“Marion Vanderwood, this is Glory Smith. Glory is my enchanting date for tonight, Marion is my business partner.” Trey smoothly introduced them, unfazed. They nodded to each other.
“Why don’t you two come out of the shadows and join the rest of us. There’s a party going on.” She said, her sultry voice dripping with sarcasm.
“Is there?” Trey said nonchalantly as he took Glory’s hand and lead her back into the ballroom. He smiled his charming smile at Marion as they passed her. She just scowled at Glory.
“Am I missing something?” Glory whispered when they were a safe distance away. “She seemed pissed.”
“Well, she is my ex as well as my business partner.” Trey shrugged and scanned the party. She could feel him shutting off but still she persisted.
“How recent an ex?” Glory squeaked.
“Don’t worry. She dumped me. It feels like it was forever ago now.” He smiled his charming smile. “I’d rather talk about us, sweet Glory…” He leaned in to whisper in her ear. “…and the fact that you aren’t wearing any underwear, you naughty girl.”
Glory giggled and whispered back, “You have no idea.” Who is this bold girl? I’ve had too much champagne.
The rest of the night they were swept up into conversations with acquaintances and business partners. Marion made sure they were never alone again. She definitely had a possessive air around Trey, like he was her territory.
Glory had a wonderful time in spite of Marion. At the end of the evening Trey insisted on driving her home. He drove a black luxury sedan. And Glory leaned back in her seat. She hadn’t noticed till now how much the champagne had affected her. She closed her eyes for a minute and the next thing she knew Trey was gently shaking her awake. “Hey, Sleeping Beauty, you’re home.”
Glory opened her eyes to see Trey standing with her car door open and his hand out to help her. His eyes held that laughing twinkle.
She blushed and took his hand. He held her hand all the way up to her door. When they reached it, he slid his arm around her waist and pulled her close to him. He kissed her softly at first and then more passionately as he sensed Glory’s arousal. It was like he could sense her every emotion. Glory melted into his arms. She wanted to ask him inside, to beg him to do what ever he wanted to her. He groaned as if he could hear her thoughts.
He pulled away. As he caressed her lips with his fingers he whispered, “You have no idea the affect you have on me.”
Glory’s phone went off and the sound broke her out of her haze. You can’t have sex with someone you just met tonight! Her inner reason won over her enflamed body. She pulled away.
“Thank you for the wonderful evening, but I think it’s time I put myself to bed.” Glory finished her keys out of her purse.
“Are you sure you don’t need help with that?” Trey teased as he leaned against her door.
“I think I got it covered,” she shot back.
“Goodnight, Glory.” he winked as he turned to walk away to his car. “I’ll be seeing you very soon.” he called out as he reached his car and drove away.
Glory fumbled with her keys but managed to open her door. She stripped out of her dress as she walked to her bedroom and proceeded to fling herself on her bed. She was asleep before her head hit the pillow.
Chapter Four
Glory had to drag herself out of bed the next day. A hangover headache was pounding in her head. The memories of her sensual night with Trey came flooding back. Why did I drink so much?! Glory wanted to blame the alcohol for her unladylike behaviour last night. But she knew that she probably would have done the same thing sober. Trey had an incredible effect on her. What must he think of her? Her cheeks burned bright red as she remembered how desperate she felt for Trey’s touch.
Glory jumped into the shower and felt better after she was clean. She checked her phone.
Shit! Shania had texted her last night to ask about her date. She hadn’t replied and now she had 3 missed calls and several worried texts from Shania. She hit the call button beside Shania’s contact info.
“You’re alive!” Shania answered the phone, half joking.
“Sorry! I passed out as soon as I got home.”
“You didn't get drunk did you?” Shania knew her a little too well.
“Maybe. A little. I was nervous!”
“Spill! Spill! How was it? Isn't he the handsomest?” Shania chirped.
“It was something else. He was unlike any man I have ever met.” Normally she would have shared everything with Shania. But she wanted to keep what happened between her and Trey private.
“That’s it? Are you going to see him again?”
“I don’t know.” Glory answered truthfully.
“Well, I was expecting a little more gossip.” Shania was disappointed, normally they didn't have any secrets.
“When I have gossip you will be the first to know, you know that. I have to get going I need to be at the shop today.” Glory felt bad but she wanted to get off the phone. She wanted to keep her night to herself. As if speaking it out loud would take away the magic.
*****
Glory was short staffed at the shop. She was so busy she didn't have time to think about Trey or her hangover all day. It wasn't until almost closing when she had time to catch her breath.
She heard the bell over the door ring and looked up to greet her customer. The last one of the day. She was shocked when Marion Vanderwood walked through the door. She was just as beautiful in the daylight. Her impossibly shiny black hair hung perfectly straight down her back as it had last night. Her makeup was flawless. She was dressed all in black with tight leather pants and stiletto heels. She didn't look the least bit hungover. Glory reached up to try to smooth her hair. Which she had pulled back in a sad ponytail. Her hair seemed to look as sick as she felt.
“Hello, Glory, isn't it?” Marion purred.
“Yes, hello Marion. What can I get for you?”
Marion pursed her lips and frowned as she looked at the menu. She probably had never eaten carb in her life. “Just a green tea, to go.”
Glory busied herself making the tea. What the hell was she doing here?
“I love meeting Trey’s new friends. They are always so interesting.” Marion drawled.Glory got the feeling she didn't mean it as a complement.
“Have you known Trey for a long time?” Glory handed her the tea and rang up the order but Marion didn't seem to be ready to leave.
“Since we were children, darling. Our families are very close. They practically had us engaged since birth. You see, Trey and I are both special in the same way. It’s up to us to carry on the panther line of our families. I mean both of us have had our dalliances,” she looked down her nose at Glory. “But we always end up back together. We are mated. It’s something you humans can never understand.”
“What did you come here for Marion?” Glory felt her heart drop to her stomach. It was as if a hope she didn't dare acknowledge had been crushed. She hated Marion right now.
“Just to give you a heads up, darling. Don't get your hopes up, that’s all. Trey is mine.” A growl escaped her perfectly painted lips.
“I am not your competition Marion. We had one blind date, that’s all.” Glory wanted her to leave, before the tears she felt welling up escaped.
“Of course, of course. Just so we are both clear.” Marion regained her composure and left the store without saying goodbye.
As soon as she was out the door, Glory locked it behind her and burst into tears. Was it true? Was she just a fun time to Trey? Did she want more? She certainly had acted like she was easy sex! She felt the familiar feeling of shame rise up. Why did it matter? She and Trey had had fun. Why couldn’t she leave it at that?
As if on cue, her phone buzzed. It was a text from Trey
Glory felt anger rise up. She would not be treated as if she was just easy sex. She would not be used in that way. She threw her phone back in purse without responding.
That night she curled up on the couch with tea and watched a romantic comedy on Netflix. When the couple fell in love, Glory burst into tears again.
Maybe I should get a cat.
Chapter Five
Glory spent Sunday at home. She moped around the house, half heartedly cleaning or watching TV. She couldn't stop thinking about Trey. She felt embarrassed at how far things had gone between them. He just wanted her for sex, he already had a partner. Glory reminded herself. Glory wasn't even sure what she wanted from Trey. But knowing she could never truly be with him was tearing her heart out.
The doorbell rang. Glory ran to the door. Her heart leapt when she found Trey standing on her doorstep. Looking as handsome as ever in a form fitting black turtleneck with grey pants. His eyes were twinkling at her. Her hands flew up to her hair which was barely contained in a messy bun on the top of her head. She felt embarrassed he was seeing her in yoga pants and her favourite t-shirt, which was worn so thin it was practically see-through.
“You didn't answer my text.” he said.
“So you came to my house? What am I? Your prey?” Glory faked outrage.
“Mmmmm. Would you like to be?” he whispered and then pounced, grabbing Glory to him as his lips descended on hers with force. Glory gasped and returned his kiss passionately. Her hands flew to his hair as she tried to get deeper and deeper into his mouth. Their hands explored each others bodies with the passion of their kiss. He pushed Glory against the doorframe as he pressed his body harder against hers. His hands had reached her breasts and began to pull up her shirt when Glory pulled away.
“I have to at least shut the door.” Glory looked around in embarrassment. No one seemed to be watching. Glory pulled Trey inside.
Once the door was shut, Trey was on her in an instant. He moved like a cat, fast and smooth. They tumbled to the floor together. Trey had pinned her to the floor with her arms at her sides. He leaned over her with that animal look in his eyes. Glory tried to wiggle out from underneath Trey’s large body.
“Trey, this is moving too fast. I can’t.” she rasped.
“Can’t or won’t?” He growled back and she could see the animal hunger in his eyes. This was dangerous. He had her pinned to the ground and she was powerless underneath him. A deep primal urge took over her body and she knew this was what she wanted. She struggled again and she could see the hunger in his eyes grow. His intense passion for her had called up the beast within and he would have her then and there, no matter what. She knew she had no choice.
Desire ripped through her body and she felt her nipples raise up under her shirt. Trey responded.
“Let’s get this shirt off you, it’s practically see-through anyway.” He ripped her t-shirt open in one motion. She struggled again and felt the fire burning in her cunt. His mouth went down to her nipples and he bit at their hard peaks. A deep groan of pleasure escaped her mouth. His mouth turned gentle and began to suck at her nipples as the rest of him kept her pinned tightly.
“I can do whatever I want to you.” he whispered.
She had never felt so vulnerable, trapped with her breasts exposed. She had also never felt desire like this before. It shot up from her cunt like electricity.
Trey’s suckling on her nipples intensified. Glory’s body responded and she felt herself getting wetter and wetter. Trey moved down to the waistband of her pants. He ripped those off her in two seconds flat. He pushed her legs open and groaned.
“The scent of your arousal makes me crazy.” Trey made short work of her panties too. Glory didn't like men going down on her, she felt too exposed. It was too intimate an act.
“Trey. Trey, no. I’m not comfortable.” she whispered.
“Your pussy is so wet, there is no way I am not going to taste it.” He pushed legs open farther and dipped his head down between her legs. His tong
ue was hot and probing. He licked and sucked her clit slowly and gently at first. Then with more and more passion. He held her legs open wide and licked clear down to her asshole. Nothing was off limits.
Just when she thought she couldn’t take it anymore he slid a finger into her vagina. Then two. In and out to the rhythm of tongue. Her hips began to rock in response against him.
“You taste so sweet.” he groaned into her.
He sat up and took off his clothes. His erection was so huge, Glory felt the vulnerability rising up inside her again.
“Oh Trey,” she breathed. “I can’t.”
He grabbed her arms and pinned them over her head easily with one hand at her wrists. “You want this. You have no idea how badly you want this but I am going to show you.”
Glory tried to protest but her body took over. It wanted this. It responded it Trey’s every touch. She had never known desire like this. She couldn’t have possibly imagined it existed.
Trey placed the tip of his cock over her lips. He rubbed the tip there getting her juices all over it. He slid he cock into her and she had never felt anything like it. There was pain, but it was a glorious pain. They both groaned deep guttural groans in unison.
“Oh, Glory.” Trey growled from deep within. He moved his cock inside her. His eyes looked like the eyes of an animal and he pounded into Glory hard and fast. Glory’s body burst with pain and pleasure at the same time. Then the first orgasm hit, it hit hard and she screamed out. Then waves of orgasms racked her body. Glory lost all thought and felt only the waves and waves of delicious release. Trey lost all control when he felt her orgasm and pulled his dick out. He manoeuvred over her while he stroked his huge erection. He slid his hand faster over his cock until it exploded and his juice coated her breasts.
He collapsed on the floor beside her, both of them spent.
Chapter Six
Glory woke the next morning alone in her bed. Trey must have put her there while she was sleeping. Where was Trey? She noticed a note on her bedside table. She opened it and Trey had written, Sleeping Beauty, I had to leave you for a work emergency early this morning. Talk later. T.
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