Bite (Bloodlines Book 1) (9 page)

“Being a shifter isn’t the biggest part of you,” he argued.

“Yes, it is,” she said. “It’s my work, my friends and family, and what I am on the inside. I love my jaguar. I love to shift. And I won’t stop even for you.”

“I’m not asking you to,” Kieran said.

“Not yet,” she said, her heart breaking a little. “Eventually you’d see me shift. And that would be the reminder that sends you running.”

“I don’t run,” he told her.

Dakota pressed her lips together. She stared at him, having to fight herself from going to him. Kieran solved the problem by marching straight to her and pulling her into his arms. He kissed her, hard and deep.

She moaned into his mouth as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Yes, it was wrong and she doubted he’d ever accept her shifter part but if this was the last night she’d spend with him, Dakota was going to enjoy every second of it.

As he plundered her mouth, he ran his hands down her back to cup her ass. He lifted her off her feet so she wrapped around him. When he began to nibble down her neck she clawed at his shirt, trying to get it off.

Kieran carried her away from the table. Instead of taking her to the bedroom, he set her down in the middle of the desktop before clearing the surface of his work. Standing between her legs, he pushed her until her back was flat against the surface.

She kept her gaze on his as he lifted her shirt up and bent to run his tongue from her navel to her throat. Dakota gasped as she shivered. The warmth of the room kept her from being cold but goosebumps were breaking out all over her body.

Kieran grasped the back of her knees and yanked her to the edge of the desk. She was now at the perfect height for him to rub his erection against her cloth-covered pussy.

Growing desperate, she grasped at him. Kieran caught her wrists and forced them over her head, flat against the desk. “Keep them there,” he demanded.

She nodded.

His blue eyes were glowing again and the faint hint of fangs excited her as he pushed her shirt over her head. Next he ripped off her bra and tossed it over his shoulder. He lowered his mouth until his lips went down to her right nipple and sucked.

“Ugh,” she managed, gripping his hair.

He lifted his head before he seized her hands and placed them back on the desk. “I told you to keep these here,” he said as he forced them back in place.

Dakota grinned at him. “What if I don’t?”

“Then I won’t do this,” he said before he dropped to his knees and spread her legs. “Without your pants.” He began to mouth at her clit and pussy, and she cried out in annoyance.

She wanted, no needed, to feel his mouth on her.

“I promise,” she told him.

Kieran grabbed her foot then removed her shoes and socks. “Lift your hips,” he ordered.

Dakota complied, and he unsnapped her slacks then pulled them and her panties off. Once she was naked he stood back over her. Kieran kissed her deeply. By the time he pulled away, she was seeing spots in her field of vision.

“Now be a good girl,” he said before he licked between her folds.

She screamed as he pleasured her with an intense focus that she’d never felt before. Kieran nibbled, sucked and fingered her while Dakota did her best to keep her hands where they were. No way was she going to let him stop.

He had two fingers plunging in and out of her pussy while he played with her clit with his tongue. Dakota rocked her hips, driving the need higher. As she climaxed her toes curled and she dug her fingers into the desk.

Kieran calmed her down by petting her damp body as he rose over her. He cupped her face and turned it. “I’m not ashamed of you,” he said. “I’d be with you in front of anyone.”

It was only then that she realized the windows were wide open still and if anyone in the rooms across had theirs open too, they would be able to see into the suite. And there she was on her back right smack in the middle of the living area.

She jerked but Kieran already had his hands on her hips.

“I can carry you into the bedroom,” he said as he trailed his fingers up her stomach. “Or I will close those curtains. Last choice…” Kieran cupped her breasts. “I fuck you right here.”

She shivered. “Yes.”

Kieran chuckled. “I guess the choice is mine.” He kissed her messily, giving her time to get her arms around his neck and hold him tight.

As they parted, Dakota peered up into his gorgeous blue eyes and wondered how she was going to get through to him. She didn’t want to give this, him, up.

“Here?” he asked as he grasped his cock and leaned forward.

“Yes,” she agreed.

He thrust inside with one long, smooth stroke. Since she’d already gotten off, her body was still tingling and the stimulation quickly had her gasping and crying out.

Kieran’s eyes were closed as he plunged inside her. He lifted her off the wood and drove himself into her faster and harder.

“I won’t break,” she panted out. “Kieran, look at me.”

After he’d complied, she smiled up at him. “Take me,” she said.

He growled, his eyes glowing and his fangs dropping out. She just gazed up at him and knew that this was the side that he hid away from everyone else.

“More,” she encouraged. Dakota wanted to know what he would do next given free rein.

Kieran snarled as he sped up. The desk rocked under her but she couldn’t care less. It could splinter and break and they’d have to finish on the carpet. Did it really matter as long they finished together?

“K,” she cried out as she reached orgasm.

He closed his eyes as he faltered, grunted, then came.

Chapter Five

Kieran held up a long, soft hotel robe for her. Dakota dropped the towel onto the bathroom floor before she strolled over to him. His blue eyes were shining with happiness but not in the same glowing way they did when he was turned on.

“Thanks,” she whispered as she cupped his face and drew him down for a kiss.

He licked at her lips before he closed his mouth over hers. She leaned into his strong body, loving the electricity that ran between them. There had to be somewhere that she could find some more answers about Walkers. Dakota pulled up and peered at him. Or she could just ask. “More wine?” she questioned. Maybe she could get him drunk first.

“Sure.” He helped slide her arms into the robe before tying it. “You look like you have something on your mind.”

In the heat of the moment, Kieran had confessed feelings that they needed to address. She’d been ready to walk out of the door and he’d stopped her. That had to mean something. “I think we should talk.”

He nodded then turned and grabbed the other robe from the hook.

Since he’d been quiet once they’d finished making love and showering, Dakota decided to give him a couple minutes. With her body still tingling from what he’d done to her earlier, she wouldn’t mind a moment or two to think.

As she walked into the living area, Dakota glanced toward the large window. Her face was heated and she knew she was blushing. Kieran’s seductive words had been the most erotic thing she’d ever heard. Maybe someone had been able to see them. She’d never really considered being into being watched before but at that moment nothing could have made her stop. And if anyone had been observing, they had to have been jealous. She grinned then walked toward the table.

She picked up the wine bottle and poured the rest into their two glasses. The minute Kieran stepped into the room she could feel him. Her shifter senses were already on high alert with her jaguar close to the surface, and while Kieran was quiet, Dakota knew he’d joined her.

“This is the last of it,” she said as she walked closer.

“Thanks.” He accepted the glass. “I can order another bottle if you want.”

“No.” She smiled. “Let’s have this before we go to bed.”

The look of relief that showed on his face confused her.

“What?” she asked.

Kieran took a drink as he kept his gaze on her. Courage? Or was he just thirsty?

“Kieran?” she asked.

“Remy and Caspar call me K,” he told her. “If you want, you can too.”

Nicknames? Hmm, I don’t mind that at all.
“Okay.”

“I thought you might be upset about earlier,” he said quietly. “It’s one thing to get caught up in the heat of the moment but afterward…” He shrugged as he trailed off.

That’s what he’s worried about?
“I loved every minute of it,” she confessed. “You know I can get away from you if I really want, right?”

He stiffened, and she sighed. “Come here.” Dakota grasped his hand to tow him toward the couch. “Sit.”

She dropped down on the table to face him. She set her wine down then took his glass to put beside hers. He raised an eyebrow at her. Ah, there was her cocky Walker. She preferred him like that. And if she didn’t bring up shifters, he seemed pretty content with things. Dakota could let the issue go but she’d also meant what she’d said earlier. Her jaguar was a big part of her.

“You’ve never been with a shifter before, have you?” she asked.

His lips quirked. “You do know one of my partners is a wolf right?”

“In bed, sexually, and you know what I mean.”

Kieran shrugged.

“I didn’t think so,” she said. “Another Walker?”

“Why are you asking?” His tone had gone cool. No more joking around.

“I’m guessing that you’ve only slept with humans.”

“If you have a problem with the way I made love to—”

“Shut up!” she interrupted him. Dakota didn’t raise her voice but she did make sure to sound firm. “I’ve never had a better lover than you. As you probably already guessed. But that has nothing to do with what I’m trying to say.”

Kieran sat back against the couch and spread his legs. The slit in the robe opened, and it was all she could do not to straddle his waist. But this was important and they needed to talk.

“If you want to throw me against the wall and ravish me, do it,” she told him. “Just expect me to return the favor sometime.”

“Or on a desk?” he asked as he grinned at her.

“Anytime,” she agreed. “You don’t need to worry about me. I am strong enough to knock you on your ass if I want.”

He snorted.

“Don’t underestimate me,” she warned. “My point is, you may have to be careful with humans but I’m not human.”

Kieran dropped his gaze.

“I’m not asking you to tell me what happened with the shifters,” she said, gripping his hands. “Maybe someday you will. But you are going to have to accept my jaguar.”

“Didn’t we already have this conversation?” he asked as he yanked his hands from hers.

“Yes, sort of,” she said. “But then you distracted me.”

“So what do you want me to say?” he snapped.

“Nothing.” She shrugged this time. “However, every time you try to change the subject or conveniently forget I’m a shifter, I will remind you.”

“Why?” he asked softly.

“I won’t pretend you’re not a Walker,” she responded. “I might not have any past issues— Hell, there’s so much I don’t know, but I won’t try to see you as human.”

He sat for a minute before he nodded. “You can ask me, you know.”

“Ask?” she repeated.

“About Walkers,” he clarified. “You’ve never met another?”

“No.” She shook her head. “Our division doesn’t have any Walkers. I guess without having any in the city, the bosses don’t think we should.”

Kieran frowned. “You have Walkers here.”

She jerked back. “We do?”

“And they’ve talked to or worked with someone from the Organization.”

Now it was her turn to frown. “How do you know this?”

His gaze went to the desk. “Can I tell you later? I’m working on something so before I spill anyone’s secrets, I need to find out more.”

Dakota understood, she didn’t like it, but she understood. “If you need any help, you’ll let me know.”

“Promise.” He leaned forward and closed his fingers over her wrist, tugging a little. “Now why don’t you come sit on my lap?”

“Mmm,” she said as she crouched in front of him. With her free hand, she parted his robe the rest of the way, revealing his renewed erection.

Dakota stroked his cock several times before she leaned forward and kissed him. Kieran wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her forward. She had to let go of his cock as she landed on his lap. With nothing on under her robe, she slid her pussy against his shaft. He began to nibble along her neck as she rocked back. Dakota gripped his shoulders, digging her nails in as she lifted to her knees.

She felt his hand against her clit and wet folds. She didn’t need any more stimulation. She was more than ready and willing. Dakota pushed back, knocking into his hand.

Kieran nipped her chin but he did start to press his cock into her. Dakota lowered herself down slowly until his shaft filled her deep. He was so long and thick that she hadn’t been able to wait any longer.

He grabbed the tie of the robe and pulled it off before he pushed the cloth off her shoulders.

With her knees braced on the sofa cushions, she rose up before she slammed back down. They both groaned together so she did it again and again.

“Yes,” he hissed while cupping her breasts and kneading.

Dakota threw her head back and rode him fast and hard. Her breaths quickened as sweat trailed along her spine.

“More,” he said in encouragement.

Thanks to her shifter genes, Dakota could move at incredible speeds. Never before had she used her gift during sex, but she didn’t have to worry about hurting Kieran. Instead she could allow herself to let go of all control. Only with Kieran had she ever even considered it.

Her damp palms fell off his shoulders so she draped her arms behind his neck to hold on. Kieran gripped her wrist as he thrust up, matching her swiftness.

Dakota’s vision narrowed as lights flashed behind her closed eyes. She screamed as she climaxed.

Kieran held her tight as he plunged up into her lax body. His growl would have made any shifter proud as he came.

“Holy shit,” she murmured once she could speak again. Dakota turned her head and saw that once again they’d been in full view of the window. She giggled. “We’ve got to remember to shut the curtains eventually.”