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Leaning down, Brad crushed his lips against mine in a predatory movement that had my heart leaping in my chest. The kiss started out slow as our lips collided in a magical way. Then, as his tongue began to enter my mouth, the kiss quickly picked up the pace.

  My mind revealed in the touch and feel of his luscious lips as they parted my own. He felt so amazing and I never wanted the kiss to end. Our hands began to roam over one another and as Brad’s hands skimmed the bottom of my breast, I allowed my hands to fall to the base of his neck as I pulled him closer to me. Tenderly, I bit his bottom lip and a growl escaped from his lips.

  “You are driving me crazy,” Brad purred at me.

  “I know,” I smiled as he crashed his lips back onto mine.

  Without warning, Brad lifted me off the ground and I wrapped my legs around his waist. I was aware that my dress was hiked up and my panties were rubbing against the zipper of his jeans. It was all so dark and erotic that I felt like I was going to explode.

  Maneuvering me so that I could feel his large erection in his jeans, Brad began to carry me toward the back door leading into the house. I knew we were headed upstairs and nothing made me happier than in that moment knowing I was about to let Brad take me as his own.

  CHAPTER 10

  As we stumbled into a room, I opened my eyes long enough to notice it wasn’t my room we were entering.

  I was remarkably aware of Brad’s kisses that were trailing down my neck and becoming dangerously close to the place where he had first laid his lips and fangs on my neck.

  I let my head fall back to allow him more access to my sensitive skin. A loud moan escaped my lips as I struggled to contain myself. My eyes shot open and I was suddenly very aware of my surroundings.

  This room had black walls and gray furniture. It was obvious this was a more masculine room. As we moved deeper into the room, Brad kicked the door closed behind him. Everyone else was outside enjoying the campfire, while we were inside creating our own sparks and heat.

  We stumbled to the bed where Brad dropped me onto a soft mattress. I gazed up at him, watching his wild eyes as he drank me in. I was in awe of his rugged beauty and the way he looked at me like I was the only thing on earth worth having. No one had ever looked at me like that before.

  Crawling on top of me, Brad carefully traced his fingers down the side of my face as he analyzed my features. The touch was soft and loving but created a spark of desire so strong my body shuddered underneath his touch.

  “Are you sure about this?” Brad asked as he stared deep into my eyes.

  “Yes,” I breathed.

  “I want you to know, I haven’t had sex in years,” Brad said, his voice sounding far away.

  I couldn’t help the smile that spread across my face. It was absolutely adorable how Brad was embarrassed by this admission. Honestly, it made me want him more knowing he could have had any woman he wanted, but hadn’t. Instead, he was choosing me now.

  “How long?” I asked, intrigued.

  “Fifty years, not since my last turn,” he said as his eyes swept over my body.

  Smiling, I bit my lip. “It’s been a while for me too, but not that long,” I mused.

  Smirking, Brad leaned down and placed his soft lips on top of mine. I couldn’t believe how far we had come in such a short amount of time. I had been annoyed, angered, and afraid of Brad. Now I was filled with lust and desire for him.

  Brad’s hands moved to the straps of my sundress and began peeling them down my arms. He lifted the fabric over my head and tossed the dress somewhere on the bedroom floor. I began anxiously removing his shirt and messing with the button on his jeans as he removed my bra and made his way to my black panties. I arched my back and threw my head back as I waited for Brad to take me. One hand continued to rub and tease my now aching breasts while the other slipped into the wetness between my legs.

  “Fuck Amelia, you are so wet,” Brad smiled.

  “I can’t help myself, I want you so bad,” I said in a deep, breathy voice.

  “Shit baby, I might not make it inside of you if you keep saying things like that,” Brad said as his eyes sparked with need. “Remember, it’s been awhile and you are so sexy,” he growled.

  I could feel his large erection moving inside of me, spreading me with each movement that caused my whole body to tighten. With each thrust inside of me, I felt the power surging through me. If I thought feeding on raw meat and blood had made me feel wonderful, that was nothing compared to how sex felt as a werewolf.

  I felt myself scream as I met my first climax. Not ready to finish yet, Brad flipped me over on my stomach and lifted my hips up until my ass was touching his rock hard cock. He was being rough with me, but I didn’t care. In fact, the harder his movements became the more my pleasure increased.

  Rocking back inside of me again, Brad slapped my ass as I cried out from the pleasure. He was filling me and I loved how my hips were meeting each thrust. As a loud moan began to escape, I felt my next release as Brad’s fingers rubbed my slick opening as he vigorously continued his pattern of mind-blowing sensations. My body felt invincible as currents of energy coursed through me. It was like being intimate with Brad was fulfilling some unknown need my body craved.

  I bit down on my lip as I glanced behind me. Brad was closing his eyes until he felt my hot gaze on him. Leaning over me, I could feel his lips on my sensitive neck. His tongue skimmed the sweet, salty skin as he continued to rock in and out of me. Without warning, he bit into me, causing me an indescribable amount of pain that brought my desire for him to an all new high. As his fangs sunk deeper into my skin, I craved more of his touch and his body. What should have been painful was tantalizing.

  Smiling, Brad knew what he was doing to my body. Continuing, he rocked in me one more time before he released himself.

  Falling onto the bed, Brad grabbed my hips and pulled me back down onto the mattress with him. We were both out of breath and sore from the intense sex we had just experienced.

  “So, how was your first time as a werewolf?” he winked.

  Leaning up, I kissed Brad before snuggling my head on his shoulder. I wrapped one of his arms around my body as I molded myself into him. “That was incredible,” I said as I placed a hand on my bite marks.

  “I hope I didn’t hurt you,” Brad said as his eyes focused on the marks he had left on my neck.

  Shaking my head no, I turned to face him. “What you just did to my body was...” there were no words to say. I felt so alive and needed it almost brought tears to my eyes.

  Leaning over, he placed another soft kiss on my lips. “Well, since it was so incredible, we need to keep doing that,” Brad teased.

  We both lay silent for a few minutes, listening to the sounds from everyone outside finishing up the campfire.

  ‘What does this mean now?” I asked.

  I didn’t want to ruin the moment or what may or may not be building between us, but since I lived here now, I did want to know what this meant for us.

  “What do you mean?” Brad asked as he arched his brows as he looked at me.

  “Well, you said you wanted to keep me and now we just had sex...” I wasn’t sure how to continue my question.

  I wasn’t going to be one of those silly girls who became obsessed or clingy just because we had sex. But, I did have feelings for Brad and I wanted to explore them. Sex with him was outstanding and we had to see each other every day. I needed to know if this was just a one-time-thing or if Brad had other ideas about our relationship.

  Placing a finger on my lips, Brad stopped me from trying to further explain. “I believe Sarah and Ally explained my intentions with you. I understand you were upset when you learned that I had been watching you, but I couldn’t help myself. You are so beautiful,” he said as he looked at me longingly. “Everyone here has someone. Either a romantic partner or a best friend. I have been searching for years to find someone I wanted- to love and keep forever. I had never found anyone who sparked my attention until I saw you. S
omething about you mesmerized me. You drew me to you like a magnet and I had to find out who you were. You were so sad, and as I watched you I realized I had an overwhelming need to make you happy. To fix whatever was making you sad. I would have killed to make you happy, and... I did.”

  Brad stopped talking and gagged my reaction.

  Again, I was taken aback by his honesty and how sweet he was. Brad had been searching forever to find a love and somehow he found something in me worth fighting for.

  Continuing, Brad smiled as he talked. “I want you as mine. And, I want to be yours. I have fought to have you and now that you know how I feel, I want us to be together,” he prompted.

  “Brad, there are things about you that intrigue me and drive me wild. I am not angry with you for turning me into a werewolf. I have never felt this alive in my entire life,” I said as I almost screamed out with joy. “I want to be yours too.”

  Rolling back on top of me, Brad hugged me closely. “I want to keep you,” he stated again.

  There was something so alluring about those simple five words. They each held a promise of safety and love and pleasure.

  We spent the rest of the night exploring one another and finding out just how powerful we could be together.

  CHAPTER 11

  Days after Brad and I confirmed our relationship, we found that things were more difficult than expected.

  Whenever we would pass in the lodge or see one another outside, there was a terrible pull to be together. Our need to have each other and kiss and do other fun and naughty things were constantly tempting us.

  It was fun though, too. I loved how much Brad craved me and just seeing me would cause him to shake and go crazy with need. I would know, I had the exact same reaction as he did.

  The dove hunters came and left and we all went back to our usual routines around Dark Haven. Somehow my flyers and constant promoting Dark Haven as more than just a hunting lodge, but an event venue paid off. I had booked a wedding to take place the following Saturday. Even though my first experience at Dark Haven with guests hadn’t been ideal, it didn’t deter me from pursuing this new role. In fact, I was discovering that it was almost fun. I got to be a party planner as my career. How cool is that?

  I had even found it entertaining to watch Ally and Davis flirt. It was to my surprise when I learned that Will and Nelly had been hooking up secretly for a while and after my arrival, they finally became public with their relationship. Only, it hadn’t been a secret to the others. Apparently, they were all aware of the hookups and googly eyes Nelly and Will had been making. I guess I was the last to find out. Story of my life, I guess.

  I was growing bored hanging out at Dark Haven. Sure, I had been finding ways to keep busy, but I needed to see something other than the countryside. Finally, I got my way after pleading with Brad for hours.

  I had talked Brad into letting me go into town with Ally. We needed more groceries for our new guests arriving the following weekend and I needed to shop for personal touches for my office and my new bedroom. Well, maybe not so much my bedroom, ever since Brad and I had been hooking up, I hadn’t really spent much time in that room. While werewolfs didn’t really sleep, we did find time during the dead of night to relax and meditate in our beds. It was actually very comforting and nice. Needing to purchase decorations for the wedding; I had a really cool rustic idea set up from what the Bride had sent us from her Pinterest boards. We had used this excuse to go shopping. Dressing in dark clothing that covered most of our bodies, and large sunglasses we were prepared for our outing. You know the whole myth that werewolves can’t be in the sun too long or they will combust or glitter or something? Well, it’s kind of true. As Brad had told me earlier, our bodies are just very sensitive to the sun. I didn’t want to look like a lobster at my first event planning gig. That would totally contrast with the dress I had planned.

  IT WAS ON MY SHOPPING trip with Ally that I finally discovered a new mission for me- play matchmaker. Not only would it give me something else to do at Dark Haven to keep me occupied, it would also be lots of fun! Tagging along with us on our outing, Brad had decided to head to the sporting store to purchase more bullets and hunting gear while Ally and I shopped.

  “So, I am so excited for you and Brad,” Ally said as we were loading the large SUV we drove into town with groceries.

  “Me too,” I smiled as I lifted the last bag into the vehicle.

  “Brad has been searching for someone for so long, he really deserves you,” she said sweetly.

  I thought this over a minute as I sat down in the passenger seat of the vehicle. We were going to head to pick up Brad since he had told us to go ahead and shop. We first went to Pier One and selected some cute things to decorate my office space with. I selected dark colors, black lamps, and dark gray vases with plum colored flowers, and paintings of landscapes.

  As we drove, I decided it was time to ask Ally some questions. “So, what is going on with you and Davis?” I asked as I stole a glance at her while she drove.

  “What do you mean?” she asked as she kept her eyes focused on the road ahead.

  “I mean, he is totally into you. Have you all hooked up?” I questioned.

  Almost laughing, Ally glanced at me quickly before turning her head back to the road. “Are you serious? Davis isn’t interested in me. He could have anyone he wanted,” she said a little softly this time.

  “Yes, and he wants you,” I stated. “I see the way he looks at you,” I added.

  “Really?” she asked as she thought this over.

  “I think you should flirt with him, see what happens,” I mused.

  “Maybe. I don’t know. He and I are such good friends. I guess I never thought he would be interested in me,” she said.

  “Are you interested in him?” I asked.

  Her face grew a shade of red as she tried to hide her embarrassment. I took her flushed cheeks as a yes.

  “Well yes, I mean who wouldn’t be. Davis is gorgeous,” she sighed.

  Laughing, I smiled to myself. “You are going to flirt with him tonight,” I stated.

  Ally just smiled back but I knew she was going to try my offer. Hopefully, if everything went as expected, everyone at Dark Haven would be coupled and happy too.

  LATER THAT EVENING after everyone had completed their duties around the lodge, I caught Ally and Davis talking on the patio. The sky was dark and white lights hung all around the covered patio. It was a magical scene and the couple looked beautiful illuminated by the lights and their smiles as they talked and looked at one another.

  I sighed as I watched them. The sparks that were flying as they sat there made me happy that Ally had taken my advice. Davis was clearly infatuated with her, she deserved this.

  “What are you looking at?” Brad asked as he caught me staring out the window.

  “That,” I said as I pointed to the couple.

  Looking, Brad smiled too. “What is going on?”

  “I told Ally she needed to flirt with Davis. I see the way he looks at her like he is some lost puppy dog obsessed with her,” I giggled.

  Nodding, Brad agreed. “Yeah, he looks at her almost like I do look at you,” he said as he wrapped his strong arms around my middle.

  I allowed myself to fall back into him as he held me tight. Being with Brad was more than perfect- it was pure bliss.

  “Hey, come with me,” he said as he took my hand.

  I didn’t need to answer. Even though I had only known Brad for a few short weeks, I was completely and irrevocably his. I belonged to him and would follow him anywhere, anytime.

  I placed my hand in his and allowed him to lead me out the front door and into the cool night air. Picking me up in his strong arms, Brad began to run so fast it seemed as though we were flying through the air.

  Everything was flashing by me so fast I couldn’t see where we were going, but it didn’t matter. I was in Brad’s arms, my favorite place in the world.

  When we finally slowed, my sen
ses were on high alert as I realized where we were. Sounds of crickets singing in the night were mixed with a slight wind rustling through the limbs of the trees framing the small pond on the property.

  Once we were finally stopped, I moved the hair out of my face and began to look around. Brad had a wide smile on his face as he watched me take in the scene before me.

  “What are we doing out here?” I asked.

  Still holding onto me, Brad’s hands were firmly placed on my hips. “I wanted you all to myself for a while,” he stated as he gazed lovingly into my eyes.

  My own smile widened as I listened to his heartfelt words. “We could have just gone to your room,” I teased.

  Shaking his head no, Brad pulled me in closer to him. “No, Dark Haven is too loud and too crowded at times. Even though we all have our own rooms and spaces, sometimes I feel like I have to share you with everyone. I just want you all to myself, even for a little bit,” he spoke softly.

  I allowed my hand to caress the stubble on his cheek as I continued to hold my eyes on his. “Brad, you never have to share me. It doesn’t matter how many people are around us. I will be always be only yours. Forever. You are the only one who owns my heart and nothing can change that,” I finished as I leaned in and kissed his sweet lips.

  “You have no idea how much that warms my heart to hear,” Brad chuckled before continuing. “I guess it’s not that difficult to warm my cold heart, I am a werewolf after all,” he teased.

  Playfully smacking his chest, I laughed too. That was just another thing I loved about Brad; he could be romantic and endearing one minute and then make me laugh the next. He was the perfect combination of everything wonderful in this world.

  Dipping me down, Brad lay us down onto the cool ground below us. The soft grass felt nice against my skin as Brad began to kiss me. We made love as the world around us paused for our moment in time. Sometime hours later, we escaped back to the house and as we walked inside, it didn’t matter how many people were around us or how loud the chatter was. All that Brad and I saw and heard was one another.