Valiant(100)

He forced his temper back. “I need my scent back on you.”

She paused, knowing he was weird about how she smelled and it probably was rough on him to smell another man, to know someone else had touched her. “How far are we from Reservation?”

“About half an hour.”

“It will be all right. We’ll go home, I’ll shower, and you can hold me. I’ll smell like you again before you know it.”

Valiant shook his head. He growled and turned to Justice, calling out, “We are taking a walk. I hear water.”

“The SUVs should be here any moment.” Justice frowned.

“I must share my scent with her now,” Valiant demanded. “It’s driving me crazy smelling another male all over her.”

Justice stared at him for a few heartbeats and gave a sharp nod. “I understand. I’ll send one SUV on and another will wait for you. Just hurry.”

“Thank you.”

Valiant suddenly grabbed Tammy and scooped her into his arms. He strode quickly for the tree line. She wrapped her arms around him and didn’t struggle in his hold.

“What does sharing your scent with me entail? Valiant, why are we storming into the woods?”

Valiant didn’t answer. They reached a small creek not far from where they’d been. He set her on her feet and held out his hand. “Give me your clothes.”

Her mouth dropped open. “You want to have sex right now? Here? Seriously? I’m not exactly in the mood for that.”

He sighed. “I want your clothes. I’m throwing them away.”

“What would I wear?”

Valiant started stripping out of his clothes. “Mine.”

“Is this really necessary?”

“Do you want me to kill your 927 because his scent on you is driving me insane? I was relieved at first that you were fine but I can’t be locked inside a small space with you for a long period of time without it making me angry, Tammy. You are mine but you smell of another male. The drive to Reservation will take too long for me to keep fighting my urges to mark you again.”

“Shit. Really?”

He nodded. He pulled his shirt over his head and bent to remove his shoes. “I can’t take the scent of another male on you. It’s agitating me.”

Tammy glanced around the area, seeing nothing but trees and water. “Fine but if anyone sees me naked, I’m going to be mad and really embarrassed.”

Valiant grinned, stepping out his pants. “I would beat them bloody and remove their eyes for looking at you.”

“Funny.”

Tammy stripped out of her clothes until she stood there naked. Valiant didn’t stop removing his clothes until she could view every inch of his body. She stared at him. The man turned her on every time he was naked, the sight was that appealing. Her gaze lingered on his chest and muscular arms.

“Tammy,” Valiant growled. “Do not look at me that way unless you want me to fuck you on the ground right here.”

She forced her gaze away from his. “That wouldn’t be a good idea since they are waiting for us.”

“Wash your skin in the water. I would do it for you but if I touch you I will want to do more. Much more,” he growled.

Tammy moved. The water was icy. She washed her body as best as she could. Valiant waited for her on the bank. She shivered hard as she left the water. Valiant smiled at her, staring at her taut nipples.

“Beautiful.”

She wrapped her arms over her breasts, hiding them from his view. “I’m not excited. I’m freezing.”

“Sorry.” He chuckled.

He handed her his shirt and boxer briefs for her to put on. They were still warm from his body. She felt like a small kid in his large, baggy clothes. Valiant just wore his pants and footwear. His arms opened as he walked to her, hugged her tightly, and began rubbing against her, nuzzling her with his face. She laughed, wrapping her arms around him.

“What are you doing now? That tickles.”

“Returning my scent to you. When we’re safely home I’m going to remove those clothes and mark every inch of you.”

“Mark me, huh? What does that mean?”

“Lots of rubbing and touching,” he growled. He shifted her in his hold, one arm hooking behind her legs as he swung her up, the other one clutching her tightly to his chest. “Let’s get back. Justice is waiting.”

Tammy glanced at her discarded pile of clothing as they walked away. She sighed. I loved that top. Oh well. She had to admit they’d probably only bring back bad memories if she insisted he didn’t abandon them in the woods. He carried her back to the warehouse.

One of the SUVs waited. Justice, 927, and Tiger had remained behind. The three prisoners and the five other New Species officers were gone. Justice smiled at the couple when they walked out of the woods.