Tempting His Mate(28)

Eve seemed nervous as she shook his hand, but also pleased by what Ella had said.

They both murmured versions of ‘Nice to meet you,’ before Asher dropped a kiss on Ella’s head then headed to the bedroom to change out of his suit just like he always did. He might work in the civilized world, but nothing about him was. He didn’t stay in a suit longer than he had to.

Once he’d gone, Eve slid off her chair. “I’m going to go see Lauren and smooth things over with her as well. She was really pissed about what I did too.”

Ella shook her head. “You don’t have to go. Dinner will be ready in forty-five minutes.”

“I’ll be back by then.” Eve nodded in the direction of the bedroom. “I think even a human could scent his need for you. I’m sure he wasn’t expecting anyone so go have fun with your man. I’ll be back soon.”

“Are you in town long?” Sadness filled her at the thought of Eve leaving so soon. Right then she realized how much she’d missed her.

“I brought a bag, but…” Eve shrugged.

She probably hadn’t been sure of her reception. “Bring your bag when you come back. You can stay with us for a few days. I’ll show you around and we can catch up on everything.”

Eve lunged at her then, throwing her arms around her neck. “I’ve missed you, Ella.”

She returned the hug, holding her sister tight. “I’ve missed you too.” More than she’d wanted to admit even to herself.

Once her sister had gone, Ella hurried to the bedroom. To her surprise Asher pinned her against the wall the second she stepped inside.

He was completely naked, his thick erection pressing against her belly as he nuzzled her neck. “I’ve been thinking about you all damn day. You can tell me about your sister later, but now…” He playfully nipped the sensitive area where her neck and shoulder met.

Moaning, she arched into his kiss and instinctively wrapped her legs around him. Without pause, he gripped her behind and she knew that in seconds she’d be stripped and flat on her back. Either on the floor or the bed. Depended on how wired Asher was.

She held onto the back of his neck and squeezed lightly. “Kiss me,” she demanded.

Lifting his head, he crushed his mouth over hers, giving her exactly what she craved. The need to taste him was too much. When they landed on the floor, she knew things were going to be fast and furious this first time. She couldn’t wait.

Life with Asher was more than she’d ever hoped for. They fought like any other couple and had normal problems, but she’d rather be fighting with him than be without him. He made her feel whole in a way that seemed unreal. “I love you,” she murmured against his mouth.

“Love you too,” he whispered before reaching between them and practically ripping her jeans free.

Oh yeah, her mate was going to turn her into a puddle of need by asserting his dominant side in the bedroom. Ella smiled and stretched out beneath his weight, savoring the feel of his warm, hard body against hers. When he surged into her with a primitive growl, she wrapped her arms around him and cried out his name, claiming him in turn.