Because his kind only found their mate once in their life, he didn’t have any experience with this sort of thing. Jay seemed excited that Sarah was both of their mates, but there were too many pitfalls. Eventually, she’d find Jay easier to be with and then she’d tell Riley to take a hike. It was the story of his life.
Riley wasn’t strong enough, though, to walk away. If he could be with her just one time, he might be able to get her out of his system. One touch, one kiss, and then he could move on. Jay could pursue her and all would be good.
He cupped her shoulders. “I lied. I kissed you because I couldn’t help myself.”
Letting a woman know exactly what he was thinking probably wasn’t smart, but the hurt emanating from her eyes cut him deep.
“You couldn’t?” She glanced to the door, her gaze never leaving his face. “I’m honored, but we shouldn’t be here together.”
While those words came out of her mouth, her hands fiddled with the lapel on his shirt; she was contemplating undoing the buttons. She must be as affected as he was by this magical pull between them, though how that was possible he didn’t know. Sarah was a human, and her kind didn’t have the same draw to another as werewolves did, but he wouldn’t complain.
“That may be, but since we are here—together and alone—I see no reason not to taste you again.” This need went beyond mere desire. His whole genetic makeup demanded it, almost frightening him in its intensity.
She closed her eyes, slid her palms around to his back, and slightly parted her lips. If that wasn’t a sign she wanted him, he’d let Statler kill him. Not wasting another second apart, he drew her near and inhaled her crisp scent as he pressed his lips to hers. Their tongues entwined like lifelong lovers, and the idea that one touch would be enough evaporated.
His hands found their way to her round butt, and as he cupped each of her luscious orbs, his claws extended at the thought of driving his dick into her dark sweetness. Her chest expanded and contracted with each breath as if being with him was overwhelming her, too.
She broke the contact and looked up at him with a combination of lust, fear, and need. “What if someone comes looking for you?”
“Don’t worry. Clay and Dirk will warn us if trouble is brewing. Besides, Statler took off a while ago.”
That was a relief. “What about Russ?”
“I’m sure he’ll understand. He seems like the type who enjoys a willing woman.” He prayed all this talk about being caught wouldn’t give Sarah second thoughts.
Second thoughts? Look who was talking. Riley had intended to merely steal a kiss—nothing more. Yet, he couldn’t stop now. He delved into her sweet mouth and his dick nearly sprung from his pants. His urge to mate had turned him feral, and his teeth sharpened.
She jerked. “What was that?”
He ran his tongue along his sharp fangs, concentrating on retracting them. “I’m sorry. You bring out the best, or maybe it’s the worst in me. The wolf inside me wants to claim you. I can’t explain it any other way.”
She smiled and dragged her hands up his chest. “I wouldn’t mind if you want to find a little release.”
Her words were like the most powerful drug. “Oh, yeah?”
Riley’s eyelids began to droop as he leaned over and nabbed her earlobe between his now retracted wolf teeth. He might have been able to last a little longer if Sarah hadn’t reached between them and unzipped his fly. A soft growl started in his chest and then turned into something closer to a howl.
“Woman, you have no idea what you’ve done.” She drew in her bottom lip and he nearly lost it.
“Whatever it is, I hope it prompts you to move fast. I’m dying here.”
He swore the lights flickered a happy shade of go-green in the tiny room. When he slipped the material over her head, he had to pause and soak in the marvel of her body. Full, lush tits spilled out from a leopard print bra, and he tossed her top on the shelf behind her.
“Were you expecting me?” he said with probably too much awe in his voice.
“I don’t kiss and tell.”
Riley didn’t want to let this woman get under his skin, but he had the sinking feeling it was already too late. For the next few minutes, he’d love her with every ounce of his being, and then he’d walk away.
Once she and Jay hooked up, she’d no doubt be happy. Jay was a good man who grew up with a family who loved him. He’d know how to deal with all the ups and downs of dealing with a permanent relationship.
Riley pushed her bra up over her tits, and had no doubt that his eyes had turned golden with lust. His mouth watered and his fingers itched to touch all of her. As much as he wanted to savor each perfectly formed nipple, he needed her naked.