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"I am called Freyja." She spoke in a sultry voice with the same accent as Máni.

I gaped openly. "The Norse goddess of love?"

She smiled again. "Yes." It made sense because the woman was the epitome of feminine

beauty and sensuality. "We have healed your lover and he's waiting for you."

My breath hitched, my eyes still round. "Where?" I asked, my voice trembling.

"The place he professed his love for you." Freyja stepped toward me and put her dainty

hands on my arms. "Listen to your heart, Paige." She moved one of her hands over my heart.

"You'll find the way from here. I have already brought you most of the distance."

She stepped away from me and I looked at her through tear-filled eyes. I wanted to hug

her, but didn't think it would be appropriate to hug a Norse goddess.

I smiled warmly. "Thank you, Freyja." She inclined her head. I started to walk away, but

stopped to add, "Oh, and tell Máni I said thank you too."

"You're welcome." I gasped at the sound of his voice. My head whipped back around to

see him standing next to Freyja, his mouth lifted into a smirk.

It was easier to find Riley if I followed the sound of the rushing water. He told me he

loved me at the waterfall, so that was my destination. I walked quickly, anticipation and

excitement flowing through me.

When the trees finally opened up to give way to the massive river...that's when I saw him.

The moon shone brightly on his wolf body and everything around him. Light reflected off the

surface of the river and made the waterfall look like silvery diamonds sparkled underneath.

Riley didn't hear me approach as he lapped at the water by the riverbank. I smiled, but it

faltered when I wondered how healed he was.

"Riley!" My bare feet slapped against the wet earth as I ran toward him. Mud and debris

squished between my toes, but I didn't care. I just needed to hold my fiancé in my arms.

He turned to face me, and before I could reach him, he flashed into his human form.

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I skidded to a halt, gaping in surprise. His naked Adonis body stood before me, his hair

shining platinum blond in the moonlight. He took a step and reached out to me, a smile gracing

his ethereal face.

"Paige."

With a sob, I ran toward him until I was in his arms. He embraced me tightly and I held

him with equal strength. I kissed his bare chest and then lifted my head to kiss his lips. We both

released a heated passion as our mouths slanted over one another's repeatedly. Our tongues found

each other and played excitedly. Hands roamed everywhere, and we moaned together in a kissing

frenzy until we both needed air.

"I can't believe this," I said breathlessly. He looked at me, his eyes glowing amber with

lust. "Do you remember what happened to you?"

"Yeah, I remember everything. After you left the room, I fell asleep again. Máni and

Freyja visited me in a dream and told me I would be okay. I woke up and felt great. I shifted into

a human and walked into Dr. Brown's office. He was in total shock...he couldn't even speak. I

told him Máni and Freyja healed me. Then I walked out of the infirmary, and something told me

to go to the river by the waterfall because you'd be there. I shifted into a wolf and ran. When I

got to the river, you weren't there but I was thirsty. Then I heard you call my name...and here you

are."

I gathered him into my arms again. "I love you so much, Riley."

"I love you too, Paige." He pulled back and I saw his green eyes looking back at me. "I want to mark you now. Will you make love to me?"

Riley didn't really need to ask. I would much rather he took me without words.

Nevertheless, I gave my lover an answer just to appease him. "Yes."

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I felt excited about making love to Riley again, but feared his mating bite. I had been

bitten by a wolf before and didn't want to experience the feeling again. Dr. Brown said the pain

from the mating bite would only last a few seconds. Then I remembered when Riley told me his

bite would intensify my orgasm. I didn't think sex with him could get any better...but I was

curious to find out.

Riley released me from his embrace, and I took a step toward the river. "Let me wash my

feet first."

My foot dangled over the water. Before I could dip one toe in, he was back at my side.

"I don't care about your feet." I yelped in surprise when he scooped me into his arms.

"Come here." He held me against his chest and captured my mouth in a heated kiss.

He walked swiftly over the large rocks on the riverbank and toward the mountainside

next to the waterfall.

"Where are we going?"

"You'll see," he replied with a smile.

Riley hiked up the mountain, his footing poised and balanced, until he reached a

protruding ledge. The sound of the rushing water was loud in my ears. My eyes widened when I

noticed us approaching the waterfall.

My voice rose in panic. "Riley, be careful!" I had no idea where he was going, but

wondered if I was about to get soaking wet.

"See over there..." His head jerked forward. "We're going through the space between the fall and the mountain. The entrance to the alcove behind the fall is close by."

The alcove. I remembered seeing a glimpse of the small dark cavern the first time Riley

showed me the waterfall. It seemed like a mysterious place. Water partially hid it and I wondered

what lay inside.

As Riley carried me behind the waterfall, a soft mist sprayed on my face and arms. I

smiled and extended my arm, letting the cool water cascade over my skin.

He turned, and we approached the alcove. Slick granite rocks lodged into the

mountainside framed the entrance.

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Inside the cavern was dark and smelled of moist earth. Riley put me on my feet and I felt

soft leaves beneath me. The moonlight from outside provided me with limited vision and I

wondered why he chose this spot.

"It's dark in here," my words echoed. My eyes darted around while the sound of rushing

water surrounded us. "Do animals live in here?" I squinted to determine the depth of the alcove, but only saw infinite blackness. "What's back there?"

I felt Riley move behind me. "Don't worry, we're safe here," his voice hushed. He slipped

his arms around my waist and held me close. "I made this place for us last night when I went for

a run." I turned in his arms, my eyes wide with surprise. He smiled beautifully. "I gathered the leaves on the floor. I wanted a soft place for you to lay when I made love to you."

He dipped his head, his hair brushing my forehead. He pressed his lips to mine and I

closed my eyes in contentment. My arms encircled his lean torso, and I let my hands travel along

the smooth skin on his back. Riley embraced me tightly and pulled me toward the cavern floor.

Without breaking the kiss, we moved until we were sitting on the leaves.

Suddenly, a white glow broke through the waterfall and illuminated the alcove. I

unsealed our lips with a gasp, my head whipping toward the entrance.

"Where is that light coming from?" My voice was loud and reverberated off the rock-

covered walls.

Riley grasped my chin gently, turning my head to meet his gaze. He smiled again. "It's

the moon, darling. I think Máni wants to give us some light."

I gaped in astonishment and wondered if the moon was outside the waterfall, obtrusive

and resembling a small planet.

He moved closer, his eyes never leaving mine. We were moments away from making

love, but I wondered if he should mark me.

"Does your father still have to give us his blessing and say he recognizes our union?"

Riley's expression turned serious. "No. I won the fight. You're
mine
." I expected him to push me down and take me...but he didn't. Instead, he caressed my cheek. Relishing his affection,

I closed my eyes and leaned into his touch. "And I'm yours, love," he finished quietly.

I opened my eyes and saw nothing but adoration staring back at me. His eyes darted

downward as his hands moved to the hem of my nightgown. He looked at me, his eyes asking for

permission. I gave him a warm smile and let him lift the nightgown over my head.

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We sat naked and embraced again, kissing passionately until we needed to come up for

air. I climbed onto his lap, aligning our centers, and ground circles against his cock. We moaned

in pleasure, holding each other tighter and bucking to add friction. I felt his cock harden between

my legs, and rubbed my pussy against the length of him---slowly---so I could feel every inch.

I tried to push him backwards, but he resisted. Riley's eyes glowed amber, a clear sign

lust had consumed him. I gave him a confused look and tried to push him down again, but his

muscles tensed and he wouldn't budge. A growl rumbled in this throat, his lips twisting into a

smirk.

"Lay down," I commanded. He didn't obey, so I pushed him again, only to receive

another growl. I huffed in annoyance because he wouldn't let me take control. "Lay down,

Riley," I repeated sternly. He still wouldn't move, but his lips spread into a sly grin. I pushed him harder and he growled louder, flashing me a bit of wolf canine. "Why won't you lie down?"

He gave me a smoldering look. "Make me," his voice husky. "You're with a wolf, so act

like one.
Make
me submit."

My eyebrows rose in surprise. "Ohhh, so we're playing
this
game, are we?" I lifted myself off his lap, but continued to straddle him. I locked the muscles in my thighs to brace myself, and

pushed him harder. "Lay down, Riley!"

He was like a statue and I couldn't get him to move an inch.
He must have great Varulv

power within those lean muscles
.

His amused smirk returned, so I knew he was having fun with me. "You're going to have

to do better than that," he said.

I growled in frustration, my lip curling into a sneer. "You
will
submit to me."

Riley lifted an eyebrow and drawled, "Oh really?"

I pushed him with all the strength in my human, five-foot-seven, one hundred and none-

of-your-business-pound body, and this time he fell back onto the leaves. I moved with haste and

sat on his stomach. He reached for me, but I grabbed his arms and pinned them. I leaned close to

his face, growling louder in a pathetic attempt to sound like a wolf. I looked at him through

narrowed eyes and clenched my teeth.

"I said lay down."

With his eyes round and mouth hanging open, he appeared stunned by my dominance.

All of a sudden, he moaned and broke free from my restraints. He sat up quickly and embraced

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me, his warm tongue invading my mouth. My tongue twirled with his as we kissed fiercely and

savored each other's flavor. His hands moved to cup my breasts while I grabbed his thick locks

in my fists.

Then I ended the kiss, my voice breathless. "Now...where was I?" I pushed him

backwards again and this time he didn't resist.

I hovered over his body, but leaned down to kiss over his heart. I lifted my head and saw

his eyes looking at me through hooded lids. I decided to explore his body at my leisure by

crawling down the length of him, kissing and nipping at his tanned flesh.

He moaned again and writhed against the leaves, his hips bucking slowly, rubbing his

cock against my belly. I found a sensitive nipple and flicked it with my tongue. Once it pebbled

to my liking, I gave the same treatment to its twin. I peppered kisses down his middle and

swirled my tongue around his navel.

As my tongue traveled on his treasure trail, he bucked harder, his erection now nestled

between my breasts. I grasped his cock and slid it between my mounds, my eyes never leaving

his. He breathed rapidly and growled in pleasure. I felt his precum leak onto my skin, and used

his engorged tip to smear circles around my nipples. They hardened instantly and I gasped from

the sensation.

His breath hitched, and I peeked at him beneath my lashes with a wicked grin.
I wonder if

a she-wolf has ever done THIS for him
. Our gazes never strayed as I held his cock upright,

sucking the head and licking up and down the shaft like a melting popsicle.

Riley cried out, his hips lifting off the ground. Another growl followed, but ended with

soft rumbles in his chest. He sat up slightly and his eyes blazed amber as he stared into my