by Ramona Gray
“I am sorry, sweet one.”
She took a few deep breaths. “Do not be. The pain is starting to fade.”
He continued to wait. Sara’s walls clung wetly to him. He had never been in a pussy as tight as hers and he suppressed the urge to thrust wildly within her.
Sara stroked his hair, running her fingers through the thick strands before lifting her head and kissing his throat. “I’m ready.”
“Are you?”
She nodded. “Go slowly, all right?”
“Aye,” he replied. He withdrew and slid into her in a slow, smooth motion that made his balls tighten.
Sara’s body tensed beneath him despite her reassurances, and he bent his head and captured her nipple in his mouth. He sucked lightly at it as he thrust slowly in and out of her and she moaned loudly as she clung to his narrow waist.
“Does it feel good for you, Radek?” She asked timidly.
He groaned and kissed her hard nipple before lifting his head. “Aye, Sara. So good.”
He kissed her deeply, tangling his tongue with hers as he moved a little faster. She sucked on his upper lip before whispering, “I feel so full, Radek. I like this very much.”
A small smile crossed his face. “I like it too, sweet one.”
Sara stared up at Radek and ran her fingers up and down his ribs. He was starting to pant and his eyes were glowing so brightly that she could see his face clearly in the darkness. He moved faster, thrusting in and out of her in a quick rhythm and she thrust her hips experimentally. He groaned loudly and warmth rushed through her. She did it again, trying to match her timing to his. After a few awkward and completely off-pace thrusts that made her blush with embarrassment, she found the rhythm.
“Good, my sweet one,” he praised her lightly as she widened her thighs and met each of his downward strokes.
She bit her bottom lip and continued to stare at his face. Warmth was spreading through her pelvis and it was pleasant enough but she felt none of the pleasure like before. She didn’t mind. She wanted to witness Radek’s pleasure, to watch as her body brought him to the edge, and she urged him on with soft whimpers.
She gasped loudly when his hand slipped between their bodies and his fingers found her clit. The warmth instantly turned into a fiery burn of desire and she began to lose her natural rhythm as her hips thrust against his hand.
“Oh God,” she whimpered. “Radek, I think I’m going to…”
Her words turned into a low moan of pleasure as her body tensed and her orgasm raced through her. Her pussy clenched around him and he thrust in and out of her wildly before his own body stiffened and he came inside of her with a faint howl.
He rested his forehead against hers, his breath warm on her lips, before easing out of her. She lay trembling with her legs shaking with the force of her orgasm as he rubbed her flat belly with his large hand.
“Sara? Are you all right?” He asked anxiously.
She gave him a sleepy little smile before caressing his face. “Aye, Radek. I feel so good.”
He returned her smile with relief before kissing her mouth. “Stay here for a moment.”
She lay contently as he left the bedroom. He returned nearly five minutes later and she jerked in surprise when she felt the warm, wet cloth between her legs.
“Radek?”
He kissed her hip and finished cleaning her before dropping the cloth into a basin. He dried her with a second piece of fabric as she blushed furiously.
“Do not be embarrassed, sweet one,” he said. “The blood is natural.”
“I know,” she replied. “Thank you for that.”
He kissed her tenderly. “Aye, you are welcome, Sara.” He handed her a wooden cup. “Drink this.”
She drank half the water before handing it back to him. He finished it and set it on the floor before climbing in to the bed and pulling her into his embrace.
“Will you stay the night with me?” She whispered.
“Aye, if you wish.”
“I do.” She curled into him and rested her head on his broad chest before closing her eyes.
“Thank you, Radek,” she whispered sleepily. “It was a very enjoyable lesson.”
He rumbled soft laughter before kissing the top of her head. “Aye, sweet one, it was.”
* * *
He slipped naked into her bed, smelling of pine trees and the snow. She shivered delicately when he cupped her naked breast with one cold hand.
“Why are you not waiting for me in my cabin?”
“I have waited in your cabin every night for the last moon, Faren. I was worried you would grow tired of me.”
He grunted his disapproval. “Your door was unlocked.”
“I left it unlocked for you,” she whispered as she arched into his touch.
He turned her onto her back and cupped her face. “A foolish idea and one you are not to do again, Adina.”
“Do you believe you have the right to tell me what to do, Faren?” She asked quietly.
“I do not need your door to be unlocked in order to join you in your bed,” he said sharply. “Promise me you will lock it at night.”
A look of amusement crossed her face. “Does a vampire possess the ability to walk through locked doors?”
He slipped his hand between her thighs and rubbed at her clit. “Promise me, Adina.”
She moaned quietly and spread her legs wide before stroking his erect cock. “You are cold, Faren.”
“It is a cold night.” His pelvis arched against her and she squeezed him firmly before raising her head and baring her throat to him.
“You would rather hunt in the cold and drink the blood of animals then feed from me?”
“I will not bite you, Adina. Do not ask me again.” He stroked her clit firmly, smiling with satisfaction when moisture coated his long fingers.
She pushed him on to his back and straddled him, pinning his hands above his head and rubbing herself against his erection. He lifted his head and sucked at one hard nipple as she moaned loudly.
“You make me barto, Faren,” she moaned.
“Barto?” He scraped the tips of his fangs across her nipple and she cried out with pleasure before reaching down and sliding his cock into her.
She rode him slowly, panting and moaning as he cupped her breasts and kneaded them roughly.
“Crazy,” she whimpered. “You make me crazy.”
He shook loose of her grip and sat up abruptly. He cupped the back of her head and kissed her deeply. She sucked eagerly on his tongue as he thrust back and forth within her, and he squeezed her ass before sucking on her neck.
“You make me barto as well, Adina,” he murmured against her soft skin.
She squeezed her pussy around him in response and he groaned loudly before burying his face in her neck and losing himself in her soft warmth.
Chapter 17
“You look tired, Abby,” Reese said as she set a cup of tea in front of her.
“I spent most of the night arguing with Val,” Abby replied. “And I didn’t sleep well after we went to bed.”
“Are you still going to the village with us?” Sara asked.
“Yes,” Abby said. “Val’s unhappy about it but I need a sword. I can’t defend myself without one.”
She studied Sara closely. “Are you sure you want to go, Sara? I can bring you back some clothing.”
“No, I want to go,” Sara said.
“You’re not planning on staying in the village are you?” Abby asked hesitantly.
“Why would I?”
Abby glanced at Reese who shrugged. “To find a human mate.”
Sara shook her head. “I have no desire to find a mate.”
She shifted in her chair, trying not to wince. Her thighs were sore and there was a lingering ache in her pelvis despite her hot bath this morning. Radek had been gone when she woke this morning and she had not seen him all day. She was trying not to take it personally but she had spent most of the day feeling sorry for
herself.
Stop it, Sara. Radek offered to teach you how to please a man in bed and he has done so. His wolf wanted you and it got what it wanted. You can’t honestly be surprised that he doesn’t want more.
“Sara, what’s wrong?” Reese asked kindly.
“Nothing. I am just a little tired, as well. And cold. I will be very happy to buy some warmer clothing,” Sara replied.
The door opened and Kane entered the cabin in a swirl of cold wind. He was completely naked and Abby and Sara hastily averted their eyes as Reese grinned at him. “My love, we have company.”
He shifted to his wolf form and trotted into the bedroom as Reese smiled at Sara and Abby. “Sorry. They were out hunting and he doesn’t bring a change of clothes with him. The shifters have a remarkable lack of modesty when it comes to nudity.”
Abby laughed. “I thought vampires were exhibitionists but shifters put them to shame.”
She gave Reese a saucy grin. “There’s no polite way to say this but Kane has the biggest dick I’ve ever seen. I don’t know whether to say congratulations or give you my sympathy.”
Reese laughed. “The first time I saw it my jaw dropped to the ground, I swear to God.”
“Are all shifters that well-endowed?”
Reese nodded. “Not that I go around studying them in-depth but yeah, I think so. Kane’s particularly big but I think they’re all blessed in that department. I’m seriously happy I wasn’t a virgin when I met Kane. It hurt enough with a normal-sized penis, I couldn’t imagine how it would have felt with a shifter.”
“It isn’t that bad,” Sara said distractedly as she swirled the tea in her cup. “It was painful but it didn’t…”
She trailed off, her eyes widening and her cheeks going red as she realized what she said. She stared nervously at Abby and Reese as the two women glanced at each other.
“Sara, did you sleep with Davin?” Abby asked.
Sara bit at her bottom lip, “Uh…”
“Radek.” Reese said.
“Oh, Sara, you didn’t,” Abby said softly. She reached out and took Sara’s hand. “Honey, having sex with Radek is a terrible idea. I know you’re attracted to him but – “
The bedroom door opened and Kane emerged wearing a loose cotton pair of pants. He headed toward them, leaning down and kissing Reese before smiling at her. “Our hunt went very well.”
“Good,” Reese replied.
“Aye, it was – “
Kane stopped and inhaled deeply before turning to stare at Sara. Her flush deepened at the look on his face and he sighed wearily. “You have mated with Radek.”
“Kane,” Reese said, “you can’t just blurt that out. It’s something private between Sara and Radek.”
Kane shrugged. “She is covered in Radek’s scent. It is impossible to keep it private.”
“Perhaps, but bringing it up in mixed company isn’t polite,” Reese replied.
“Humans are so strange,” Kane said before leaning against the short counter. “Was he gentle, young one?”
Sara’s face was so red, Abby thought she was going to have a stroke. She squeezed her hand gently as Reese poked Kane in the stomach. “That’s none of your business, Kane.”
Sara shook free of Abby’s grip and stood up. “I should go. It’s almost dinner and I told Anna I would cook the meat for her. The smell of it makes her sick.”
She hurried from the cabin as Reese frowned at Kane. “My love, you really shouldn’t embarrass Sara like that.”
“I did not mean to,” Kane said. “If Radek was not gentle with her, it is my duty as alpha to speak with him about it.”
“He’s lucky I don’t have my sword,” Abby said quietly. “Sara is sweet and innocent and he shouldn’t be playing with her like this. If what you say is true, that it is only his wolf who wants her, then he’s going to break her heart. She likes him – I don’t care what she says – it’s obvious.”
“I think Radek likes her too,” Reese said. “I don’t believe he’ll intentionally hurt her, Abby. He’s been acting so strange since he met her and I think she’s starting to change his perception about humans.”
“Perhaps,” Kane said. “But it may be better if the young one finds a human male in the village.”
“She says she doesn’t want one,” Reese said. “We can’t force her to find a husband.”
“I should allow young Davin to join us instead of Radek. He would be a better mate for Sara.”
“Would he?” Reese asked skeptically. “I am not so sure of that. Besides, you know Radek will just disobey you if you tell him he cannot go. He may not love Sara yet but he is adamant about protecting her.”
“Aye, you are right,” Kane replied.
“As always,” Reese winked at him and he rolled his eyes before heading back to the bedroom.
Abby stared worriedly at Reese. Reese took her hand and squeezed it firmly. “He won’t hurt her, Abby. I promise you.”
“I hope you’re right, Reese. I really do,” Abby replied.
* * *
Radek trotted toward his cabin. He shifted to his human form and stepped into the warmth. He had spent most of the day roaming the woods. He had heard Kane howling for him to join the hunt but he had ignored it. If he went near his alpha, Kane would smell Sara on him and he wasn’t up to explaining why he had mated with her.
He rubbed at his forehead. He had slipped out of the bed early this morning, ignoring his wolf’s demands to take Sara again. He had thought his wolf would be sated but its need was even more voracious and he had spent most of the day trying to drown out its clamouring to find Sara and bed her.
“Hello, Radek.”
His head jerked up and he stared at Kavine. She was standing naked by the fire and she gave him a slow smile as she walked toward him.
“It’s so warm in your cabin, Radek. How do you stand it?” She asked as she cupped one breast.
“What are you doing here, Kavine?”
“What do you think?” She said teasingly. “I am tired of being denied, Radek. I know you want me and I – “
She suddenly inhaled deeply as shock crossed her face. She growled loudly, baring her fangs at him. “I can smell her all over you.”
“Leave, Kavine,” he said firmly. “For the last time – I have no desire to mate with you.”
“I can’t believe you mated with that skinny human,” Kavine said as hurt crossed her face. “Why would you do that? You know I love you.”
“I don’t love you,” he said. “Why can you not accept that?”
“Because you are mine!” She shouted. “I will kill the human for marking you with her filthy scent!”
He grabbed her arm. “Go anywhere near Sara and you will regret it. Do you hear me, Kavine?”
“You’re hurting me,” she snapped.
He squeezed her arm before relaxing his grip. “Stay away from Sara. I will do far worse to you if you harm her.”
Her face paled and she swallowed compulsively. “You would not hurt a member of your pack, Radek.”
“Would I not? Go near Sara and find out, Kavine.”
She made a low whine of submission. “I – I did not mean that, Radek. I am just angry and upset.”
He released her and took a step back as tears welled up in her eyes. “Will you take her as your mate? Is that it, Radek? You would mate with a human after what they did to you?”
“Get out, Kavine,” he said. “Get out of my sight and stay away from Sara.”
She wiped the tears from her face angrily. “Fine, Radek. I no longer want you anyway, now that you have mated with the filthy human.”
He stared impassively at her and she growled again before flinging open the door to his cabin. She shifted to her wolf form and loped away and he sighed and shut the door against the cold.
Find our mate, his wolf snarled. I need her.
He ignored its demand and added more wood to the fire before heading to his bedroom to dress.
* * *
>
“Did my brother bite you?”
Sara gave Raina a startled look before glancing at the others sitting around them.
“Hush, Raina.”
“Why? Everyone here knows you mated with him,” the teenager said cheerfully. “Shifters can smell it, you know.”
“Yes, I know,” Sara said under her breath. “But I prefer to keep my private life private.”
Raina shrugged but lowered her voice. “Did he bite you?”
“Of course not,” Sara said. “Why would you ask that?”
“He likes you.”
“Not that much.”
“Enough to mate with you despite what the humans did to him,” Raina said.
She stared silently at the fire before putting her arm around Sara. “I am glad you and Radek are getting along, Sara. I hope he does claim you as his mate. I would like to have you as a sister.”
“Thank you, Raina, but I don’t think that’s going to happen,” Sara said.
“Why not?” Raina glanced at her brother. He was sitting with Asher and Maria and had ignored both Raina and Sara the entire night.
“I think it was, uh, a one-time thing between your brother and me,” Sara said. She wasn’t about to get into the details of her “lesson” with Radek but she didn’t want the girl getting her hopes up.
“Oh,” Raina said. “I guess I am not surprised. It would be very odd for Radek to want to claim a human as his mate. I imagine he just wanted to know what it was like to mate with a human and will find a shifter to claim.”
“Yes, probably,” Sara said as jealousy filled her slender body.
She studied Kavine. The female shifter hadn’t gone near Radek once since they had gathered for their evening meal and had sent a few venomous glares her way. Radek had told her that female shifters marked their mates with their scent and she was fairly certain Kavine could smell her on Radek. The thought filled her with a ridiculously smug sense of pride and she cursed herself for her foolishness. Even if she had marked Radek, her scent would fade soon enough and Raina was right – he would find a female shifter to claim. She just hoped it wouldn’t be Kavine.
