Wolf Pack (5 page)

His eyes lightened. They didn’t actually glow but were pretty damn close to doing so. He stripped off his shirt then started on his jeans. She watched as he was bared and naked before her.

“Do I need to order you?” he asked, his voice husky.

“Yes,” she hissed. She wanted to see his dominance. Needed to feel that she was safe and cared for.

“Strip.”

Kendra rushed to obey.

“Good girl,” he praised.

Warmth spread through her body even with the chill of the cool night. Kendra had never figured out if she craved strength and authority in a sexual partner because of her shifter genes or if that part of her would have existed one way or another. It was funny that the only time she wanted to be surrounded by control was in bed. Any other time it would piss her off. Right now all that mattered was that Cole gave her what she needed.

“Shift.”

Kendra smiled before she lowered to her knees. “Are you sure that’s what you want me to do first while I’m down here?” she teased.

Cole chuckled. “Spunky little thing, aren’t you?”

“Yes, going to punish me?”

He tsked her. “We’ll get to that after our run. You have a lot to answer for, but first we’re going to race through the forest then hunt a rabbit. Once we’re back in our human forms we’ll discuss what I came to find you for.”

She noticed that he hadn’t said anything about repeating everything from the night before. Maybe if she used the run wisely she could convince him to get dirty before she had to come clean to him.

Cole went down to his hands and knees. “Shift,” he demanded. He began his transformation, and she did the same. Within seconds, she was covered in fur and her body had contorted, and she’d become a wolf.

As she rose onto her paws she searched for Cole. He was already up and stretching out his muscles. Kendra whimpered in the back of her throat, which caused his head to snap up.

Kendra dropped down as he started to stalk toward her. She rolled over, exposing her belly. Cole nosed her hard before he rubbed his snout all over her. Then he pushed her over until she could stand. He barked at her while nudging her forward. She yipped then turned and ran.

The wind cut through her fur as the sounds of the forest came alive. She leaped and bounded over fallen logs and cut across the empty clearing as she headed toward the lake that she loved to run beside. The location where she’d run into Cole before.

The dark water called to her and she picked up her speed. She could hear Cole behind her, close, too close if she didn’t want to get caught. Luckily she didn’t mind that at all. She was fast, and even though Cole was strong and extremely powerful, with her lighter body she could outrun him.

Just as he reached her flank she darted to the side and avoided him. He growled but she kept going. If she could laugh in her wolf form she would have but instead a strange barking huff came out.

Kendra was so glad that she kept her human memories and could think. She would hate to miss the feeling of being free and at one with nature in times like this. Also it was fantastic that all the old tales and myths about wolf shifters being werewolves and slaves to the moon were completely crap. She transformed whenever she wanted, and because she was a stubborn bitch she refused to change during the full moon. Taylor always teased her but she didn’t mind. It was one of her quirks.

Her breath whooshed out as a solid body mass hit her and sent her rolling. By the time she came to a halt Cole was crouched over her. He bared his fangs but she wasn’t afraid. Kendra sprawled out, giving him access to her entire body. Every inch of her was fully on display and ready for anything he wanted to do. Once again, he nosed her from the tip of her snout down to the bottom of her tail.

Her breathing sped up even more than when she’d been running.

With exaggerated movements, he backed away one step at a time. Then he started his transformation. Once he was back in his human form he stood peering down at her. His cock was fully erect and she wanted him. She rolled to her side and climbed to her paws.

Cole smiled at her as he pointed one finger. “No.”

She stopped and cocked her head to the side.

His grin grew. Kendra had a feeling that the punishment portion of the night had arrived. She wanted to protest, but then he grasped his erection and gave himself a slow pump. She whimpered. That was hers, why was he keeping such a yummy treat from her? She flopped down with a huff to show him her displeasure.

He chuckled. “This could be yours,” he taunted. “But you chose to hide things from me. You came to me for my help but you didn’t tell me everything.”

Kendra whined. It wasn’t her fault. She’d promised Taylor to look into the attacks in their area. He’d ordered her not to tell anyone else until he decided different. It was a fluke that the Marshal office had also put her on the case to find Trent. Both the feds and the pack needed Trent found and the answers that he could provide. If she shifted back to human she could explain all of this.

She began to rise so she could actually talk to him.

“No,” he snapped. “Do not move.”

Crap, this wasn’t what she’d expected.

He slid his hand from his cock to cup his balls. “I bet you’d love to sink to your knees in front of me and take me into your mouth.”

Yes, yes, yes, yes.

“But you haven’t earned this again.”

Okay, enough was enough.
Still lying down, she changed. Vaguely, she heard him order her not to but she didn’t listen. Back as a human she remained on her hands and knees with sweat rolling down her neck and back. She looked up at him and was shocked that instead of anger or being upset, Cole was smiling.

Her legs were still shaking but she did manage to stand.

“I was wondering how long it would take,” Cole said.

“Huh?” Why was it that she was always one step behind him?

“While you’re sexy as hell and I love the submission in the heated moment, I wanted to see if the spark I keep witnessing also remains,” he told her.

“I don’t understand what you mean,” she confessed.

He walked forward and took his hand in hers. “I’m arrogant, stubborn and hardheaded. I don’t get along with other wolf shifters because I’m too dominant but not an Alpha. It would take someone special to put up with me.”

“And you think I can?” she questioned.

“Maybe,” he answered.

That wasn’t quite the answer she wanted, but it was honest. His lips came down on top of hers and all thought left her. She rose to her tiptoes as she gripped his shoulders, using his body to ground her.

She grew lightheaded but didn’t want to pull her mouth from his. His hand slid down her back until he cupped her ass and lifted her off her feet. Kendra wrapped her legs around his waist. As she jerked her mouth away to pull in desperate gulps of air she held on tight to him.

Cole strolled with her off the path into the woods, and darkness surrounded them. The half-moon was hidden by the tall trees. The sense of being alone was strong. Kendra placed her lips on Cole’s neck and nibbled. The salty sweat tasted so satisfying coming directly off his skin.

She hummed against his flesh.

“That’s right,” he said. “Get to know my flavor. You’ll recognize me anywhere, won’t you?”

“Yes,” she promised.

He slowed and pulled back slightly. She peered into his dark eyes and saw how much he wanted her. “Take me,” she told him. “Now, here.”

It was amazing how gentle he was when he laid her on a thick patch of grass. The dew was heavy and smelled sweet, mixing with the scent of rain and leaves. Kendra kept her arms around Cole’s neck so that he had no choice but to cover her body with his.

He nipped her chin before moving lower and sucking on her neck. She arched up into him and felt his cock against her leg. That wasn’t where she wanted him but it was easy enough to grasp a hold of him. It was his turn to buck.

“I need you inside me,” she whispered.

“You’ll have me, but only when I’m ready,” he teased.

She stroked him a few times. “Oh, I’m pretty sure you’re ready now.”

He hissed. “Maybe, but I have enough control to drag this out…” He trailed the tip of his finger through her wet folds. “For many, many hours.”

“No, please,” she begged, clutching at the muscles of his back with her free hand.

“Hearing you beg?” he said. “That’s what I want.”

“I’ll beg,” she told him. “Please!”

“Go on,” he urged. He slipped down her body, causing her to release him. Cole kissed her stomach then tongued her belly button, before settling between her legs. With his strong hands he spread her thighs and lowered his head. He licked, and she cried out.

“Beg,” he ordered.

“Please, Cole, I need you.”

“Good girl,” he stated. This time he swiped his tongue deeper and she screamed. She shuddered so hard that she felt her body was going to shake apart. He didn’t stop either. As long as she pleaded with him he continued to pleasure her.

Her body shook and she couldn’t control it. She screamed as the climax was dragged out of her by Cole’s tongue and fingers.

“Please, Cole.” She needed him so bad.

“Not yet,” he answered.

Kendra let her head fall back against the grass. What could she do to get Cole to give her what she wanted? She blinked her eyes open, only realizing then that she’d closed them. Cole hovered over her. She reached out to him but he caught her wrist in his hand. He placed a kiss on her palm before he tugged.

Before she knew what had happened she was on her hands and knees. He covered her once again with his body. She pushed back against him, feeling his erection slide between her legs. “Yes,” she encouraged.

He moaned.

“Give it to me. I want you.”

He gripped her hips with both hands and rocked forward.

She wiggled around, hoping that she could get his cock inside her.

He tightened his hold. “No.”

Gasping, she had to bite her lip to keep herself from cursing him.

His thumb brushed against her clit, which was already tingling after her orgasm. “Uh,” she managed.

“How’s this feel?” he questioned as he manipulated her clit harder.

“Oh God,” she cried. “God!” If he hadn’t been holding her in place she would have knocked him off her.

“Where do you think you’re going?” he taunted. He still rocked against her while he played with her.

“Please! I can’t take any more,” she admitted.

“You will,” he said before he kissed the nape of her neck. He rutted harder.

She pushed back against him. All she needed was his cock in her and she’d be in heaven.

“Do it,” she demanded.

“One more time,” he urged. He flicked her clit, and she screamed.

Her vision darkened and she fell forward. Cole kept her from crashing onto the ground. He brushed his erection against her swollen pussy. “Now.”

He plunged inside her, deep and quick. She bowed back while clawing at the grass and dirt. After all the teasing it was almost too much for her to handle, but with Cole filling her and pumping hard she would take anything he would give to her.

The sound of their skin slapping against each other was loud in the quiet of the forest but it was also erotic and sexy. “Yes, fill me,” she begged.

“I will,” he panted against her neck. “I’ll claim you from the inside out.”

Kendra shivered hard. Even though he probably didn’t mean it the way that she secretly craved, her heart still heard the words and soared. He pounded into her faster and she pushed back into each and every thrust.

Finally Cole howled out his release and came. His climax triggered her own orgasm and she yelled while she clamped down on his cock.

Spent, utterly exhausted and unable to hold her body up, she collapsed. Cole’s heavy body, still connected inside her, fell with her. If it wasn’t for her shifter genes he would be crushing her.

“That was awesome,” he murmured.

She had no idea how he could even speak after what they’d done together. She grunted in reply. It wasn’t feminine or sexy but she was past caring. Cole started to laugh then rolled off her. Kendra straightened her legs to lie flat. She would rest for a little while. It might be chilly but she was still heated from their encounter.

Cole grabbed her arm and pulled her to sprawl on top of him. Oh, that was even better. His chest made a nice pillow and he was much more comfortable than the forest floor.

He buried his hand in her hair before he made her look up at him. “Thank you for giving me your trust.”

She nodded.

“We still have a lot to talk about,” he told her.

“I know. Taylor gave me permission to tell you everything,” she admitted.

He tightened his fingers in her hair. “And if he hadn’t?”

She shook her head but the pain from his hold stopped her. “I couldn’t.”

“No, you
wouldn’t
,” he pressed. “And I don’t blame you.”

Some feeling passed over his features but she couldn’t place it before it was gone.

“What?”

“Nothing.” He smiled.

That was a lie. She opened her mouth to push him, but he placed a gentle finger against her lips. “Shh,” he said. “Lay your head down and let’s rest for a while.”

“Okay,” she agreed. It didn’t feel right to question or challenge him. Not when she could still smell the scent of their coupling and he was cuddling her close. “I will tell you whatever you want, though.”

“Later,” he said. “There is something else we need to discuss.”

She stiffened.

“I should have discussed taking you without a condom before I did so.”

Kendra laughed. Shifters couldn’t spread diseases to other shifters or humans but pregnancy was still an issue. “What about last night? When should we have talked about it then?”

“Well,” he huffed. “You have me there.”

She lifted her head and peered down at him. “I’m not stupid. Everything is good,” she assured him.

“All right.” He pushed her back down.

“Is that all you wanted to ask me?”

“For now,” he said. “After I recover enough to stand, I’ll take you back to my house. We’ll grab a shower and get some rest. You have a long morning of confessions to prepare for.” As he spoke he stroked her back lightly. Even with his serious tone she’d never felt more cared for in her life.