The kiss. Kai knew it had been trouble. Something had stirred within her, and she struggled to shake it.
"I'm not wolf," she began. I'm not his. I could never be what he needs.
"I think we established that." Jake smiled.
He released her wrist, and Kai sighed, desire threading through her as his fingers trailed down her arm.
"I'm gonna be honest here, sweetheart. I'm not sure you and I should be startin' anything, but after kissing you tonight, well, I'm not sure I can resist you here in my bed. I think I oughta be coverin' you up."
"No," Kai breathed. Bared, her skin burned for the wolf's touch. "Alpha."
"I'm not your Alpha. I'm not anyone's Alpha." He brushed the back of his hand over her cheek.
"You don't recognize who you are," she breathed. Alpha. Her pulse raced as he continued his slow path, his knuckles grazing over her collarbone, then slowly down her chest.
"And you do?" he questioned, never taking his eyes off hers.
"I feel you," she responded in truth.
"You're beautiful," he told her.
"I … " Kai lost her words as he brushed his fingers over her taut nipple. She leaned into his touch, an ache growing between her legs. "I don't want to hurt you."
"Never again, sweetheart."
Kai's heart pounded as his lips met hers, his palm caressing her breast. Consumed with desire, she relinquished control, her hands reaching around his neck. Jake tugged her flush against him as he kissed her. His tongue swept against hers, and she opened to him, tasting his powerful essence. She wrapped a leg around his waist and tilted her pelvis against him, seeking friction. His strong lips took hers and she sucked a breath as his fingers slid down her hip, his grip firm on her ass. The Alpha's energy washed over her, and she reveled in his touch.
"Ah sweetheart, this is all wrong, but you feel so good," he spoke into her mouth.
"Please, I … " she moaned, losing her words as he shifted his hand, gliding his fingers between her legs. "Goddess, yes."
"Kai," he breathed into their kiss.
"I've never … please don't stop," she begged. His strong fingers slid through her wet folds and she cried out loud as he plunged a thick digit inside her core.
Kai threw her head back, gasping as he pumped it inside her. Jake peppered kisses along her neck, and she tilted her hips into the thrust of his hand.
"What are you?" she heard him ask.
"I've never … Alpha, yes … " Her words faltered as his thumb brushed over her clit.
His lips grazed her breast and he lapped at her nipple. "Jesus, you taste so fucking good."
Kai, barely cognizant of time and space, panted as he teased her swollen nub. His teeth bit gently onto her plump tip, a slice of sweet pain spearing through her. Her pussy quivered around his fingers and she cried out as her orgasm slammed into her.
"Ah … Jake, please." The wolf had lit her body on fire, and she wouldn't be satisfied until he was buried deep inside her.
"That's it baby, come for me now. Fuck yes." He speared his fingers into her hair, fisting it in his palm.
Kai's lips parted as her head tilted backwards, her eyes locked on his. Jake crushed his mouth onto hers, and Kai succumbed to his devastating kiss. His power simply washed over her like a warm waterfall. Her conscience warned her that she might hurt him, but goddess help her, she'd lost control, needed him to make love to her.
As she reached for his cock, he clamped his fingers around her arm, thwarting her advance. "No, sweetheart."
"What?" she panted, her senses clearing.
"Jesus Christ I want you, but not like this, Kai."
"Jake." His name on her lips speared through her heart, and she imagined screaming it as he made love to her.
"Come here, sweetheart."
Kai didn't resist as he rolled onto his back and pulled her into his embrace. A warm blanket covered her and she laid her cheek on his chest. Her heart pounded as she realized what she'd done. For the first time in her life, she'd allowed a supernatural to touch her.
"Jake, I've never … you need to know … " She attempted the confession, but struggled to find her words.
"Shh … we've got lots to talk about. Let's do it in the morning."
As he pressed his lips to her hair, confusion swept through her. This should never have happened. Not only had she let him touch her, she'd begged for more, and feared she'd never be the same.
A life alone, she'd been told by the Elders. Cursed, there was no creature on Earth worthy of her good fortune. She'd absorb the energy of others, robbing them of their powers. Yet the Alpha appeared stronger than ever, and his vibrations only raised her higher.