Dunn, Daisy - Earth's Desire [Elemental Magic 1] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) (5 page)

“Please don’t be shy around me. I want to get to know you better.” He traced his fingertips between her breasts and down her stomach. His touch felt like fire, yet goose bumps appeared on her skin.

“As much as I don’t want you to put your clothes back on, it’s a little bit nippy out. Why don’t we get dressed?”

With disappointment, Ivy got up to get dressed. Luke followed right behind her but pulled her tight into his arms. He looked intensely into her eyes as if he searched for something. “Mine,” he stated with a feral growl coming from deep in his throat. He kissed her one last passionate kiss before they dressed. Once they were ready, they left their haven in the forest together.

* * * *

Levi couldn’t believe what he had witnessed. Since losing sight of this woman in the forest, he searched the woods for hours looking for her. When he finally stumbled across her, she lay excited beneath his identical twin brother, her legs wrapped around him while Luke ravished her. With his heart broken, he felt his werewolf claw for freedom beneath his chest. It fought to come out and challenge his brother, but the man in him couldn’t take his gaze off her, caught in her erotic snare. He didn’t want to miss a second of the ecstasy she literally vibrated through the earth. Her arousal made a heady cocktail to his senses. He felt his rod stir, and for the second time in one day, he pulled out his cock and stroked himself feverishly to this bewitching, naked forest creature.

He didn’t understand why his brother didn’t hear him approach or smell another aroused male around. He would drill Luke tonight for answers about this woman, and then warn him she belonged to him.
She will be mine, little brother.

Chapter 4

Luke led Ivy back to her store, their bodies pressed tight together, while they walked hand in hand. When they reached the shop door, he kissed her delicate hand while looking deeply in her eyes. “I’ll see you at the dance tomorrow night.”

“I’m looking forward to it.”

“Are you sure I can’t pick you up?”

“I’d love you to, but I’m going to go with my friends for support, but I’ll meet you there.”

“I’ll definitely be looking for you. I had a wonderful afternoon, but I feel bad we had to cut it short. Next time, I promise you, it will be a hell of a lot longer.” He let go of her hand after one last kiss and walked away. He turned back briefly to give her a huge smile and wave.

I am so holding you to your promise.
She waved back and headed into her store. She felt like a giggling schoolgirl, not able to hide the excitement bubbling inside of her. She noticed Raine stood behind the counter while Skye and Flame helped customers around the shop.

“What are you giggling about, Ivy?” Raine asked while smiling back at her.

“He’s wonderful. He’s a dream. He’s perfect.”

“What happened out there?”

Ivy walked around the front counter to talk quietly with Raine. “We made love in the forest.”

“You what?” Raine shouted loud enough to bring the attention of the customers their way.

Ivy’s cheeks turned red instantly. She grabbed her friend’s arm and pulled her to the stockroom in case Raine made the same blunder and shouted something personal next time. “You heard me. We made love. He said he noticed me walk in here and had to follow me. He pretended to be a customer so he could meet me.”

“Okay, I can see how someone would make the effort for you. You’re a gorgeous woman, Ivy, but you don’t know him.”

“I know, but I’m on my way to getting to know him. He’s coming to the dance tomorrow night. I told him we’re all going together, but I would meet him there.”

“Well, well, my little Ivy has found a man. I’m very happy for you. I hope it’s going to be as easy for the rest of us, with time running out.” Raine’s arms wrapped around Ivy and gave her a soft squeeze.

“I don’t know if he’s my man, but I’m looking forward to finding out. I’m going to quickly run home and freshen up, and then I’ll come back to work.”

“You do that, you bad girl.” Raine slapped Ivy’s ass playfully.

She left Raine and walked out of the shop. She quickly headed toward her home, with a smile not only on her face but in her heart.

* * * *

Levi had gone straight home. He fought the urge to follow his mate and his brother when they left the woods. She had come into his life twice now, and his heart cried for her. He wanted to be close to her and needed to be with her. His wolf howled for release so he could run loose, find her, and claim her. His control over his beast was tentative at best. He wanted to give in and let it take over, but he knew a plan needed to be devised. Levi had always been a no-nonsense type of person, with rationality being his guide, but this dark-haired beauty was making him throw caution away.
I can feel she belongs with me.

Luke’s scent coated her, warning other werewolves she would be mated soon. He decided he would find out details about her. If any other werewolf had made love to her, he would have attacked immediately, but since it happened to have been his brother, he needed to go at this with control and logic. He loved his brother. Harming him in any way was the last thing he wanted to do. He planned to meet her, woo her, and keep her away from his brother.

Levi paced the house restlessly for hours, waiting for Luke until finally he heard the front door open. With speed and agility, he rushed to his brother’s side. His anxiousness to put his plan in motion gnawed at him relentlessly.

“Hey, Levi. What’s going on? You never meet me at the door unless something is wrong.”

“You could have been killed this afternoon.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I saw you with her in the forest.”

“What? No, you couldn’t have been there. You know I would have sensed you there.”

“But you didn’t. I stood and watched you make love to her, and you didn’t even notice my presence. I find your lack of self-preservation a problem.”

“It’s also incredibly creepy. What the hell were you watching us for?”

“You misunderstand. I stumbled across you by complete accident. When I realized you didn’t sense me standing there, I decided to stay and watch over you to make sure no one would attack you while you were tied up, shall we say.”

“This woman has me vexed. I can’t believe I didn’t know you were there. Thanks for looking out for me.”

Pangs of guilt ran through Levi’s conscience. He truly loved his brother but knew what a ladies’ man he had always been. Levi wanted this woman as his mate for life. His brother had been notorious for taking delight in women and then tossing them aside once he got bored with them. He knew his brother would understand the call of the mate, but something deep inside of him told him to keep his desire for this woman to himself. “You’re welcome. Are you going to tell me about her?”

“Yes. Her name is Ivy. She works at the magic store I told you about over the phone when you rudely cut me off. Why did you have to hurry away?”

Ivy, what a beautiful name. My Ivy.
“Oh, I thought I saw something in the forest, and I wanted to keep quiet. It turned out to be nothing.” Levi felt instant regret over his comment. She was everything. He wanted to tell his brother about her and his feelings for her, but he didn’t feel ready to yet.

“Anyway, Ivy is amazing. I saw her walk into her store, and I had to follow. She’s sexier than any woman I’ve ever met, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m drawn to her by some inexplicable force.”

Dammit.
Levi’s heart sunk at Luke’s words. He had hoped he fancied Ivy as a toy and nothing more. He didn’t want to hear anymore, his guilt already starting to eat away at him.

“Your silence says you don’t believe me. Well, I’ll prove you wrong. She’s going to be at the town dance tomorrow night. I’m meeting her there, and hopefully, I will get to know her more. I’m dying to know everything about her, from her favorite ice cream to her favorite flower. Levi, I think she’s the one.”

Double dammit. Why does it have to be the same woman?
Luke said it, and now he knew the truth. It killed him to have to compete with his brother for this woman, but he needed to. Ivy could be with no other than him. He knew he had a tough fight on his hands, not just to keep from fighting with his brother but to keep the beast contained while he fought for the love of his life.

* * * *

Ivy’s excitement built throughout the day as she prepared herself for the evening dance on her day off. She wore a red spaghetti-strap dress, which plunged in both the front and the back. The hem fell to her midthigh and clung eagerly to her curvy figure. She wore matching red sling-back stilettos, which made her shorter legs appear longer and shapelier. She usually never went without a bra due to her fullness, but tonight, she would let her breasts bounce freely. She pinned her thick hair up in a loose bun at the nape of her neck and clipped a pretty red daisy into her hair behind her right ear.

She took one last look at herself in her full-length mirror in her bedroom. She realized she might have gone overboard on the sex-kitten look, but the heat stealing in and out of her body throughout the day made the choice of outfit for her. Approving her naughty outfit, she headed to the magic shop to meet her friends and go to the dance together.

* * * *

The four women walked into the community centre a bundle of nerves. Each Elemental had their sights on finding a mate, even though they knew it wouldn’t be an easy task.

Ten minutes later, they huddled together in a corner of the dance hall, looking around the room and not talking to anyone.
This is ridiculous.
“We have to mingle and talk to people. It’s the only way we’re going to meet potential mates.” Ivy scanned the room, looking anxiously for Luke. She suddenly spotted him in the doorway. “He’s here. Good luck, ladies.”

Ivy never took her gaze off him as she teasingly strolled over to him. Halfway across the room, his attention finally turned to her, his smile seductive and his sexuality discernable. He didn’t move, his look insisting she come to him. He wore dark jeans and a white dress shirt, which made his eyes appear a lighter shade of brown than the day before. Her body called to his, and she swore his did the same.

She stopped in front of him and smiled alluringly. Her shyness had slipped away, her heat hitting her with full force. She reached out and took his hand, leading him to the dance floor. The music pulsed to a steady, heart-pounding rhythm, yet she took him in her arms and pressed her body tight against him, slowly, seductively. He wrapped his arms around her and swayed intimately in her embrace. She felt his arousal immediately. She tilted her head up to meet his hungry gaze. Their bodies continued to move together in perfect synchronicity, his erection rubbing against her yearning pussy.
I can’t wait any longer. I have to have him now.

She remembered the washrooms by the front entrance down a quiet hallway. “Come with me.” She took his hand and led him off the dance floor.

They quickly arrived at the women’s washroom and entered. Only one toilet sat in the corner of the room, with a large counter and sink directly in front of it.
Perfect, a one person washroom.
She closed the door behind him and locked it. “Finally, we’re alone again. I couldn’t stop thinking about you.”

A look of guilt crossed his face. “Ivy, there’s something I should tell you.”

The heat took over her rational thought, possessing her like a feral animal. “Do you want me?”

“You know I do.”

“Your desire is all I need to know.” She stepped closer, bridging the gap between them. She reached up and wrapped her arms around his neck, running her fingers through his thick, dark hair while she manipulated her body against his.

A low, sexy growl rumbled from deep in his throat, and his hands reached around her small waist and pulled her tighter to him. She refused to hold off anymore, pulling his head down to hers while her lips sought out his. She kissed him with a fevered passion, and he matched her desire with every returned kiss. She opened her mouth, and instantly, his tongue swept inside, sparring suggestively with hers.
Oh God, his kiss is absolute magic.

His hands slid from her waist down to her rounded ass. He squeezed her cheeks tight, pushing her harder and tighter against his hard cock. “I want you inside me. Now!”

He pulled away from her lips and released her ass, moving his hands to her arms and taking a step away. Ivy looked at him, waiting for his next move. He hesitated, seemingly trying to find the right words to say. She tried to move closer, but he held her firmly at arm’s length.

He looked at the ceiling for a moment, took a deep breath, and then turned his gaze back to her. “Before we go any further, I have to tell you the truth about something.”

“Oh my God, you’re married.”

“No, I’m single. I love you, Ivy. No matter what happens, please don’t ever forget that,” he blurted out nervously.

Her heart sang at his words. He felt what she felt, but he had the guts to say it first. She held him tighter, kissing his neck and throat, and feeling satiated by his mere admission. “I love you, too, Luke, and I won’t forget it.”