Lisette slid her arms around his waist and flattened her palms on his back.
She had been so distracted by his wings in the past that she hadn’t noticed how ripped he was. Rising onto her toes, she brushed her lips against his. He responded hungrily as she explored his warm flesh with her fingers.
She had always appreciated strength. And Zach had it in spades. All muscle and sinew.
“You taste even better than I imagined,” he murmured, sending a warm spiral of pleasure darting through her.
“So do you.” And felt magnificent, too. Unable to resist, she drew her hands down and cupped his tight, leather-clad ass.
He groaned. Still kneading her breast, he thrust against her.
Mmmmmm. So good. She wanted more. Needed more. Would he object to her jumping up and wrapping her legs around his waist? Because just the thought of opening herself to him, of settling the heart of her against his arousal, of gaining higher ground to give her easier access to his lips and tongue made her—
Zach stiffened and raised his head.
Lisette opened her mouth to protest.
Quiet, he cautioned.
It was the first time he had spoken to her telepathically, and the warm bass-baritone invading her mind, coupled with the body locked against hers, damned near made her orgasm.
Wrapping both arms around her, Zach eased them back into the dense trees.
Cool shadows engulfed them.
Lisette looked up at him, gradually becoming aware of a new tension gripping him.
His eyes focused on the canopy above them as he tilted his head and listened.
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Lips tightening, he looked over at her bike, illuminated by moonlight, thanks to a break in the trees.
He stretched a hand toward it.
Lisette’s eyes widened when the Hayabusa silently rose into the air and floated over to join them in the shadows, the tires making only the faintest sound as he returned it to the ground.
That had been some display of power.
Meeting her gaze, Zach pressed a finger to his lips.
Desire receded, replaced by anxiety.
What did he hear? What was coming? Or who?
Was it the Others, whoever the hell they were? Had they found him?
She tightened her hold on him and waited.
The golden glow left Zach’s eyes as he turned them up to the treetops once more.
Minutes passed.
Lisette heard the gentle flap of wings approach. Large wings, but not large enough to match Zach’s.
A shadow flitted across the moonlit ground her Busa had formerly inhabited as something passed overhead.
Time ticked by, every minute feeling like an hour.
At last, Zach relaxed and patted her back. “It’s okay now. We’re clear.”
Reluctantly, Lisette loosened her hold. “What was it? Or should I say who was it?”
“David, flying over in the shape of an owl.”
Reality slapped her in the face.
Zach, too, by the looks of him. Releasing her, he backed away a couple of steps.
“Is he looking for you?” she asked. “Does he know you were at his home?”
“No. But if he had seen your motorcycle . . .”
“He would have come down and investigated,” she finished for him.
“Yes. I thought it best to avoid a confrontation.”
A wise course of action.
Lisette surveyed their surroundings, not really seeing any of it. A multitude of questions and fears and complaints bombarded her. What if’s and why not’s and how’s and what will’s.
“Lisette?” Zach spoke softly.
She shook her head, not looking at him. “How is this going to work, Zach?”
A long pause ensued.
“I don’t know,” he said at last, drawing her gaze. “I admit I’m still reeling from the discovery that you wish it to. Work, that is.”
The honesty and vulnerability his words expressed pierced her heart.
“Well, think on it, will you?” she implored.
“I fear I shall think of little else.”
Sighing, she found a smile. “Me too.”
He shook his head. “You’re such a puzzle to me.”
“I don’t know why. I’m just me.” Nothing special. Just one of the guys as far as most of the other immortals were concerned.
“Why would you risk everything to be with me?”
Lisette thought Zach a far greater puzzle. He was one of the most powerful beings on the planet, and yet he seemed heartbreakingly ignorant of his own worth. “I haven’t felt like this in a very long time,” she responded, “haven’t been this drawn to a man since I was mortal. Perhaps not even then.” Zach made her feel far more than her husband ever had.
She shook her head. “I can’t just give that up without seeing where it can lead me. It’s too rare. Too precious.”
Nodding, Zach took one of her hands and lifted it to his lips for a gentle kiss.