Bite Me Harder (a paranormal shifter novel) (Guardians of the Deep Book 2)

by Chris Genovese

  Taking her hand, he pulled her in the direction of the dark lot and the building beyond. She didn’t complain. In fact, she didn’t say much at all. She trusted him, and it was clear she was simply waiting to find out where he was taking her. Once he’d dug the jingling keys from his pocket and opened the door, careful to lock it behind them, he led her into the chlorine filled pool area. It was pitch dark in the room until he found the switches Beanie had told him about on the wall alongside the door. Fumbling through the switches, he first threw the bright overhead lamps on, but quickly extinguished them and flipped other switches until only the underwater lamps shone, filling the room with an aquamarine glow.

  “What is this?” she asked, and he knew it was more of a rhetorical question.

  Of course, she knew it was a pool. Yet, the look on her face told him she was concerned.

  “What’s wrong?” he asked.

  “I told you about the water,” she said.

  “But this isn’t ocean water.”

  “Still,” she said.

  “Have you never been in a pool?”

  “Never,” she said.

  Her breath rose and fell rapidly, and he knew he might have taken things too far. He should have warned her first. Yet, he’d had no idea that she would be so petrified of the water.

  “It’s no big deal,” he said, kicking off one of his shoes, tearing off his sock, and dipping his toes in the warm water.

  “What if I turn?” she asked.

  “You said salt water does it,” he said.

  “It does,” she said, “but this is kind of one of those risks I’ve never taken. My kind…we don’t really mess with water outside of the ocean.”

  “Well, you shower, right?” he asked.

  “Of course,” she said. “But that’s not the same.”

  She bit at her bottom lip, and Rafe nearly melted with her nervous expression. He couldn’t help it. He needed to kiss her. He moved to her slowly, taking her hands in his, and kissed her, feeling her lips tremble beneath his. She was so scared and the shudder in her mouth turned him on more than it should have. He wanted to say, “fuck the pool” and take her to the bleachers alongside it so he could pull her onto his lap and kiss her some more. But he couldn’t get past her terror.

  “Haven’t you ever been squirted with water?” he asked. “Like at a party or something?”

  “Sure,” she said. “I guess.”

  “And that didn’t turn you,” he said. “So why would a chlorinated pool?”

  She looked up at the dark ceiling and squeezed his hands.

  “I’m sorry,” he said. “This was stupid. I didn’t mean to scare you. We can go if you want.”

  “No,” she said. “I think I’d like to try. I’ve never gone swimming in my human body. I mean other than when I’m shifting back into human form when climbing on to a boat or moving toward the shore. It’s not something I can do recreationally I mean.”

  “You really don’t have to if you don’t want to,” Rafe said. “I never…ever…want you to do anything you’re not comfortable with.”

  “Can you turn off the lights though?” she asked. “In case, you know, in case I do shift? I don’t want you to see it.”

  “Of course,” he said.

  He didn’t want to. Nothing about her could turn him off. He knew her beauty would manifest itself in any form. He would love her whether in legs or in fins. Yet, he could understand why she would be nervous. He imagined he would be too if he were in her position.

  Rafe turned off the lights.

  “I’m nervous,” she said in the darkness.

  He reached for her and kissed her once more. His fingers found her waist where he held her tight and caressed her sides. She sighed into his mouth.

  “I could never think differently of you,” he said. “If that’s what you’re worried about.”

  “How do you know that?” she replied.

  He didn’t have an answer for her. He wanted to say something smooth, but nothing came out. Instead, he felt her remove her dress. The sound of it hitting the ground made his cock stir in his pants.

  “Here,” she said as she handed him her bra and then bent down to retrieve her panties. “Can you do something with these?”

  Rafe would as soon as he could turn a light on. To try and go anywhere now would surely mean tripping and falling flat on his face.

  “Be careful,” he said. “It’s dark.”

  “I can see,” she said. “It’s one of my super powers.”

  “Right,” he said. “I forgot. Strength, speed, super health and recovery, and perfect night vision. A hunter.”

  Water splashed and Kalina squealed.

  “Shit,” he said under his breath. “Kalina.”

  “I’m okay,” she giggled. “The water’s so warm. Much warmer than the ocean. I’m fine. Oh my God!”

  He was so happy to hear the contentment in her voice.

  “Should I turn on the lights now?” he asked.

  “No,” she said. “The hunter wants to feel her prey in the dark.”

  Can she be any sexier?

  “That’s not fair,” he said. “You can see me, but I won’t be able to see you.”

  “Then I guess you’d better use your sense of touch,” she said.

  That was enough to get him dropping his pants quickly. He pulled off his slacks, threw them to the side, along with her bra and panties, and stepped out of his boxers. His shirt found its way onto the pile too.

  “Oh,” she said in the darkness. “Beautiful.”

  She could see him standing on the side of the pool, or at least he assumed she could, with that night vision huntress stare. Knowing he was being watched turned him on even more. Rafe dropped down into the water and felt around for her.

  “Marco?” he called out.

  She didn’t respond. He figured she’d probably never played that game before.

  “Come to me,” she said.

  Her voice was so close, and he found her quickly. She wrapped her legs around his waist and he felt her nipples against his chest. The darkness of the pool added to the sensuality of the moment. Some of her hair touched his shoulder, sticking to it, and he leaned forward to search for her mouth. She kissed him hard, prying his lips open with her tongue, and pinning his down as she licked the roof of his mouth.

  “Rafe,” she said. “This feels amazing. Thank you for this.”

  “I want to explore all worlds with you,” he said. “Mine and yours and any other that might be out there.”

  “Do you think you could love me?” Kalina asked.

  The question shocked him. He’d never gotten so close to those words in such a short amount of time. Yet, he didn’t hesitate to answer. He already knew what he needed to say. He felt differently about her, stronger about her than he had about any girl in the past. She made his pulse pound. He got so nervous around her, but he also felt so warm and wanted at the same time. He knew what he felt was real. It might have been an instant connection with her, an insta-love as some would call it, but he would accept that with open arms.

  “Yes,” he replied, knowing it wasn’t the same as expressing his undying devotion for her, but hoping it was enough to help her understand that he was already halfway there.

  The kiss that followed was so deep and so passionate, he lost himself in it. Their naked bodies tangled together and formed one. Gliding around the water, they kissed and groped each other passionately, until finally, Rafe whispered into her ear, “I want to make love to you.”

  “Take me,” she replied.

  When her hand sunk beneath the water and began to stroke his cock, he needed no more prodding. If this had been a family pool, he might’ve used his better judgement and asked her to accompany him outside the water, but this was an adult swim team’s pool and wasn’t used all that often according to Beanie. So, all he could think was, “Fuck that swim team.”

  Lifting Kalina up in the water, he guided his cock in between her legs, a
nd set her down on him. Pool water tends to make entry dryer than most people would think, and he had to work to enter her. She helped by reaching down and pulling her pussy lips open until he found her inner core, the warmth there at her center, and it wrapped around his cock, finally inviting him in. She moaned into his ear, and he had to fight back the urge to come already. He’d never been so worked up in his life. Her pussy was silky, smooth, and…invigorating. He felt energy inside her and friction that sparked a new fervor in him. She made him feel alive.

  “Oh God,” she whispered in his ear. “Take me, Rafe. Make me yours.”

  He’d never heard sweeter words in his life. With his cock planted firmly inside her, he made his way to the shallower end of the pool, so he’d have some leverage. There, he gripped the side of the pool, and lifted up into her, driving his cock in, slowly at first. She put both hands on the side of the pool and held up her weight, making it easier for him to push.

  Through the soft aquamarine glow of the lights shining up from beneath the water, she looked like an angel, an absolutely exquisite being, gripping the side of the pool. Her eyes were lazy as his cock buried itself inside her. Her tits wore beaded tears from the pool and her hair hung down and stuck to her shoulders. Her upper lip pulled back over her teeth as she fought back a yell.

  “Let it out,” Rafe told her. “Let me know how good it feels.”

  He gripped her shoulders, and lifted up, slamming his cock into her. She pursed her lips and hummed out her aggression, fighting back the urge to scream.

  “Tell me,” he said. “Tell me how you feel.”

  “Oh God!” she yelled. “Rafe! Ho…holy…holy shit!”

  Foolishly, he nearly shouted out that he loved her, but swallowed the words as they threatened to spout from his mouth. He couldn’t love her already, could he? Surely, she couldn’t love him. But he did. He knew it deep down.

  “I need you,” she said. “Just keep fucking me. Please.”

  Feeling along the wall, he moved her slowly, never stopping his upward thrust, as he searched for the stairs he knew were at the far end of the shallow side. When he finally reached them, he pulled out of her and turned her around, so she’d have her back to him.

  “Hold onto the pole,” he told her, as he set her down on all fours, her ass up out of the water.

  She did as she was told, gripping the handrail. He felt for her pussy and when he found it, she was dripping for him. The harsh pool water no longer made a difference. Her pussy was slick and ready for him. He put the tip of his cock at her lips and slid forward. This time, her folds allowed him in immediately and she swallowed him whole. He practically fell forward as he rammed all the way in, hitting her as deep as his length would allow. She howled and laughed.

  “Fuck me,” she begged. “Rafe, fuck me.”

  Her voice had a sad overtone and he wondered what made her seem so down, so desperate for him right now. Who had treated her so badly? Who had made her believe she wasn’t good enough, so much that she would be damn near in tears as he made love to her?

  Gripping her hips, he held on tight and kept thrusting into her. She was everything, and he wanted her to know that. She trembled beneath his touch and he knew she was about to explode. To help her through it, he reached behind her and up to put a finger against her clit. He stroked her and pressed her button hard, gripping it as he brought her to ecstasy.

  She screamed.

  She kicked.

  She bucked.

  She backed into him and begged.

  He tapped at her clit, rubbed it, and pressed his fingers against it as he continued to drive his cock into her.

  “Ahhh!” she yelled, slapping at the thin layer of water on the top stair.

  Water splashed onto her and she kept doing it, slapping the water, grunting, and begging.

  “Please,” she said. “Doooooon’t stoooop.”

  He fucked her harder. He fucked her faster. Then he was about to come too. She was already there. He could tell by the way her ass spasmed and her knees jerked, and her body rocked. Gripping her hard at her clit, he held on tight and yanked, putting extreme pressure against her as he drove into her once really hard, twice a little softer, and then even slower until they both finished there together.

  Chapter 15 – Kalina

  She was in love. Kalina’s life hadn’t been full of many absolutes, but when she was with Rafe, she knew this was it. The way he constantly searched for new ways to excite her and the tenderness in which he treated her was unreal. No man had ever cradled her in his comforting arms like Rafe had. She’d never felt fragile before. But with him, she felt vulnerable and powerful both at the same time. Like he could hurt her but nobody else could. And yet, she didn’t believe he’d ever purposely do anything to upset her. He’d been perfectly willing to leave the pool if she’d wanted to. He would have taken the date in an entirely different direction. All she’d needed to do was ask.

  Thank God I didn’t back out of it.

  It had been one of the most splendid nights she’d had in her life.

  I’m even using a stupid word like splendid. I’ve never used that word in my life.

  No manner of explaining, no words, would make him understand how free she’d felt when her body had slunk down into the warm pool water. She’d never swam like that, not in human form, and she wanted to pour her love all over him to share how great he’d made her feel. And his lovemaking.

  Wow. What a man!

  He’d made her experience new levels of sexual pleasure. Thane had always been a generous lover, but it had always felt as if he were pleasing her only because he’d had nobody better to spend his time with. She’d fawned over him and had treated him like a god. In return, he’d brought her to ecstasy, but in the end, she’d always felt slightly used. It hadn’t been his intention, she’d known that, but it happened nonetheless. She was sure Penny didn’t feel the same. She imagined Penny felt with Thane what Kalina now felt with Rafe, and now more than ever she finally got it. She understood why Penny had given up everything about her life to join theirs on the island. She would have done the same thing if given the opportunity with Rafe. She would become human for him. Sadly, that wasn’t possible. Not that she’d want to be human. Or maybe she would, she didn’t know. But would he leave his humanity behind to become a shark shifter if she wanted him to? Would she want him to? Could she ask him to if it was indeed something she would consider?

  My mind is a jumbled mess and I absolutely love it. I want to skip rocks on the water and swing. Yes, I want to swing. I want to go to a park and do nothing but swing high and low. Oh my God. Is this real?

  The thought of swimming beside him and returning home to their cabin in the evening made her giddy inside.

  As Rafe led her back to his boat, the fishery boat, she could still feel the contradiction between the warmth of the pool, and the slight coolness she felt when she opened her legs underwater and let it glide between her legs. She’d surprised herself by how easily she swam around the pool in human form. She wanted to go back and do it again. She decided right then that somehow, someway, she would make sure that swimming in a chlorine pool would become part of her routine. It felt so good to tilt her head back and keep her ears underwater. The silence that came with it. It was different when she was in the ocean and could hear even the slightest chirp of a sea creature or the fine rumble of a faraway boat motor. In the pool, it wasn’t like that at all. It was like she’d become completely human again. She had Rafe to thank for that.

  “How do you feel?” he asked.

  She nearly swooned and grabbed hold of his arm to steady herself.

  “Swept away,” she said.

  He laughed.

  “As much as I love to hear that,” he replied. “It’s hard for me to imagine you’re as into me as I am into you.”

  “I hope you mean that,” she said.

  She really did. Her heart couldn’t handle another break. She’d never considered herself delicate, but a
t this moment, she knew her heart could crack a little and that crack could become a deep trench of pain if not cared for properly. Rafe had more power than he believed. He truly held her heart in his hands.

  “Why don’t you stay with me tonight?” he asked. “You can come back to my place. It’s small, but it’ll do.”

  “What about my place?” she asked. “You’ve already met Faith and kind of met Thane. Why don’t you come hang out at the island and spend the night in my cabin?”

  He thought about it for a second and then smiled.

  “I’ll miss work tomorrow,” he said. “Or be really late at least.”

  “I’ll make it worth it,” she promised.

  That seemed to be all he needed to hear. They stepped onto the boat and Rafe untied it from the dock. He pushed them as far out into the water as his muscular arms would allow. With him, she enjoyed being in the cool, crisp night air as much as she usually loved being underwater in shark form. As much as she’d always felt like a monster of the ocean, nobody would ever be able to understand the surge of energy that flows through a shark when its speeding like a torpedo through the darkness of the sea. Everything dodged her. Everything feared her. Everything was potential dinner.

  “Do you think they’d like me?” Rafe asked as he moved to the front of the boat to start the engine.

  “They’ll love you,” Kalina said.

  “Oh, they absolutely will,” came a third voice.

  Kalina’s head whipped around, adrenaline instantly surging through her entire body. Evelyn climbed onto the boat, as naked as the day she was born, her beautifully marred face looking twisted and evil in the moonlight. Kalina’s stomach lurched. She couldn’t let the evil bitch come anywhere near Rafe. If she was on the boat, she had something sinister in mind and Rafe was in great danger.

  “Rafe, stay back,” Kalina said as she squared off, ready to fight to the death if that meant protecting her man.

  “Why, Kalina,” Evelyn said. “What have I ever done to make you offer me such a rude greeting? We were friends once upon a time. Don’t you remember?”