ROMANCE: SHAPESHIFTER ROMANCE: Dragon Baller's Bride (Dragon Shifter Alpha Male Romance) (Paranormal Romantic Suspense) (77 page)

“
C
all me Rodney
.” He told her. Closing her eyes again, Luna sighed and nodded her head. “Does that mean you are going to help me, Rodney?” she asked him quietly. Instead of answering her, he asked her another question. “Who has your sister?” Luna told him. “Jack Currian took her last night from our house in town.” “The son of James Currian, leader of the Crimson Claw?” he asked quietly. Luna nodded in confirmation, and then sitting up, explained what had happened. “Lelani met him at a local bar. Rumors had been floating around about who we were. Jack got Lelani drunk, and she accidentally showed him what she was. Our power is harder to control when we aren’t sober. A woman of Nubia was too large of a temptation for him. He knew he couldn’t take me, so he waited until I was out hunting. Then he and a few of his cronies took Lelani. He left me a note telling me that he had taken her as his bride, and warned me if I tried anything, his father would come for me.” She shook her head.

“No wonder you came to me.” Rodney snorted. “James owes me big, and Jack should know better than to try to kidnap a bride this close to my territory. It should take him most of a day to get her back to the claw’s land. More if she fights him, and he won’t claim her until his father sanctions the match.” The werewolf sighed. “You are right though, a mate with that sort of power is hard to turn down or give up. He won’t let her go, unless I can lay down a lot of pressure.” “Pressure you can’t exert on our behalf, unless Lelani is considered under pack law to be family.” Luna confirmed. “If you take me as your mate, then Lelani is your sister in law. She falls under your protection. James Currian won’t risk war between the two packs for one woman, especially when she is being held against her will.”

Luna continued. “I realize that a lion may not seem like an ideal mate for an alpha werewolf. If you just give me a chance…” Rodney cut her off. “You’ve made your point, Luna. You’re right- the best way to save your sister is to extend Steel Fang’s protection to her as my sister in law. You’re also correct that I need to take a mate. Sampson and the others have been bothering me about it for months now. I’m not sure a lioness is what they had in mind… but as I said, a woman of Nubia is hard to turn down. If this is what you want, then I swear I will do as you ask. I will take you as my mate, and then make sure your sister is returned safely. Come with me.” He held out his hand to her, and Luna took it. Silently, Rodney led her out of the living room and down the short hall to his bedroom. Luna’s heart was pounding wildly in her chest. He didn’t stop until they were standing in front of his bed. “Are you sure this is what you want?” He asked her. Luna nodded her head, and to make sure he understood, brushed her lips against his. She heard Rodney rumble deep in his throat as her innate magic brushed over him.

Pressing her tightly against him, Rodney deepened the kiss. Luna relaxed, letting her power flow through her. Rather than trying to forcibly pick out information, she let the Nubia tell her what to do to please him. This was what the power was intended for, what made a woman of her lineage so valued as a mate. She would become his perfect lover, molding her actions and reactions to his needs. In turn she received his passion back through her magical link to him.

He tried to walk away but she held him back by the arm. Their chests met and he felt like dying. This was empowering to him. She looked him directly in the eyes, all the shyness was gone. She wondered why she never felt like this with anyone before. She was always shy around men and now she understood why she was still single for a long time. She was not letting him go; this was the chance she was waiting for. She moved closer to him seductively. He was trembling as she moved closer to him. He held her by the waist and kissed her lightly on the lips. She tried to hide her fears so he could not see it. He smiled as he looked at her. She leaned on the chair as he removed her clothes.

“I want to give you something you are not used to first and then give you, what you are used to later.”

“Bring it on,” Luna said with confidence.

“Now that you’ve made it this far, why don’t you enjoy yourself,” Luna said as she touched the tip of his cock. There were rooms partitioned inside. She didn’t want to see what his house looked like.

He moved closer to her as she stood up. He kissed her gently from the neck down to her breasts.

She threw her head back and began to moan as his tongue twirled over her nipples. One hand massaged her breasts while his mouth sucked and his tongue danced on her nipples. She felt the heat build between her thighs as he played like a maestro.

She reclined on her elbows and surrendered herself to his appetite. His tongue licked from her breast to stomach. His hands roamed, she couldn’t help but squeal with childish laughter.

“Sounds like you are having a blast.” she heard him mumble, his face buried in her abdomen. Gentle warmth began to creep across her body. The heat was excellent as she stretched, and then spread her legs while arching her spine slightly. A faint aroma came from her moist vagina.

“Ooh yeah,” she moaned. She felt his hand go between her legs; she laid back on the desk in anticipation. He let his fingers explore and feel how aroused she was. She felt like someone could walk in on them, it aroused her more. She never expected this to happen. The door was unlocked.

He wanted her, needed her right now, where she was standing. He longed to thrust into her right against the bedroom wall. He touched her lips with his fingers, she was so responsive. The smell and taste of her drove him crazy. He wanted to do it fast before the ache of his balls would kill him. He took her hand and guided it to his cock; he moved it slowly which made her restless. He had to take advantage of the situation. She was quiet and followed his lead. She thought of what to do next, she was new at this and didn’t want to look like an amateur. She rubbed his balls, stroking them until his breath came out hard. He could smell the scent of sex. “Are you doing okay?” she asked like a virgin.

“Hell yeah, babe, never better.” He moaned, and she was still not wet like he wanted.

“Have you ever used a lubricant before?” he asked

“No, don’t tell me you walk around with one,” she was surprised. She started remembering those porn movies she used to watch with Lelani. She had to apply those techniques with him. She knelt down and grabbed his manhood. She had never sucked a man, he was her first. When he stood up, she was sure of what followed. She had already felt the bulge when he lay on top of her. His chest was large and full and his arms were strong and veins running through them. His manhood was both huge in length and girth. She was overpowered by manhood lust and she grabbed it. She sucked it with mastery, sliding it in and out of her mouth.

Her tongue tickled the top as her hand touched his balls.

“I wish I could have you every single day,” he swore as he bit his lower lip. She was in love with his manhood; she took it out of her mouth and examined it. She stroked it across her cheek, kissed the entire length up and down. She sucked him constantly and felt her jaw lock through the effort but she didn’t care.

He never craved a connection more than he did now. He never expected to feel this pain in his chest that made him want to burst from the emotions inside of him. She went on sucking him gently then fast, savoring each taste of his manhood.

She needed him to fuck her hard, she thought. She lay back down, opened her legs and wiggled her finger to invite him.

He ignored the painful and irritating want and cupped her boobs. He was possessive with each caress.

“Hold on to me.” He coaxed. He helped her stand up. His tongue penetrated her mouth; he kissed her until she was breathless and speechless. She wrapped her hands around his manhood and stroked it gently. His chest was heaving. She felt like a desperate lion going for her prey. She put her mouth against his chest and licked his nipple, his heart went wild and free. He watched her suck his nipple and tried to choke out a curse.

He wanted to feel her reject his manhood but he thrust inside her anyway. She was afraid of the feeling that was awaiting her. She hadn’t felt a man inside her before, curiosity was driving her crazy. “You can do this,” she convinced herself. He slid his fingers in her vagina to feel if it was wet enough and felt her dripping. He started kissing her from the neck to her chest again.

“Oh, holy shit.” she gasped when his tongue found her nipples, her nipples were now wet, stiff and sensitive, and she felt his need and desire in her heart.

“I like the sounds you make and how your eyes glow when I touch your breast. The way your nipples taste and feel drives me crazy” he touched her intimately, she could barely breathe.

“Give me all of you” he coaxed, his voice hoarse and sexy. I want you in my mouth” his mouth was a master of pleasure giving. She whispered his name as she felt her body convulse in a chain of spasms. She felt like one part of her life ended, the celibacy life and a new one started. They both saw stars even though they knew it was impossible to see one from the house. She felt his breathing stop, this made her bold. She could make a man go wild.

“Your manhood feels nice,” she whispered in a voice she didn’t know she had.

“Spread your legs wider,” he demanded, pushing her thighs apart. Her femininity laid bare for him to see, she tried to shy off but he had already seen it. She felt shy but nice at the same time, she wondered if she would let herself talk to him after this. She felt like a new woman ready to conquer the world.

“Wow, so tight and small.” He felt like he had won a lottery. The sweet scent of her arousal made adrenaline rush through his veins. He rubbed two fingers down her moist center and circled the exposed opening, then plunged into the moistness. She reached for him. He moved slowly, she rocked beneath him sensing his urge. It brought tears to her eyes; the sensation of fingers rubbing inside her was like a hot wire against her nerves. She was used to her fingers inside her pussy while she masturbated but she never thought it would be electrifying when another man pushed his fingers into her.

She was certain he would give her whatever she needed. This thought gave her the freedom to receive.

“Oh yeah,” she said softly.

With each movement he made, he was dragging and pulling her closer. Every shift gave a breathtaking ecstasy that seemed to grow. “Turn around” he said. His hands moved down her hips, she turned and faced the desk, she felt like the class from their university was watching her. He gripped her hard. Her heart was pounding; she knew this was going to be painful. His grip was so tight he gave her no alternative of running away from what was coming. He thrust inside her in a slow motion; he never wanted to hurt her or to make her call for attention. She shuddered as their bodies pinned together.

“Oh God,” she moaned.

He smelled her wetness; the smell of her juice drove him crazy. He wanted to savor each moment. He rocked her softly and slowly to avoid hurting her. The pain and pleasure were intense for her.

“Oh yeah,” she found herself moaning despite the pain. She was not backing down. He thrust with force and his pumping was increasing. “Oh fuck,” his movement became so hard and fast then slow again. Anticipation made him hot again. He lifted his hand to her hair and held it from the roots. The pain was gradually going away as his penis massaged her sweet spot. She screamed with pleasure. He was wild like an animal on crack.

She held his waist from behind for the strength; she was losing her mind with each thrust and pumping. He mastered her body until she was weeping with pleasure. Her arousal gushed through like a tidal wave. She was his, and she could never deny this. Her cries made him feel like he was in heaven. He felt the rush and he jerked. His blood was flowing through him like a wild fire. He buried his face on her back and groaned, then surrendered the hottest and longest release of his life. He joined her in the seventh heaven. It took him a while to regain strength.

“You are one in a million,” he was still breathing unevenly.

L
elani stared
at the angry werewolf from her safe perch high in a pine tree. For the last half hour Gideon had been sitting in the snow at the base of the pine. He was growling and yipping at her to come down from her perch and return home with him. Lelani daintily licked a paw. She pretended to be unconcerned by all the noise her bodyguard was making. Annoying Gideon was Lelani’s latest joy in life. After all, she hadn’t asked to be part of a werewolf pack, or to be given a bodyguard.

A few weeks ago, Lelani had been abducted from her home by Jack Currian, a werewolf who had been intent on forcing her to become his mate. She knew her sister was coming for her. Jack Currian made sure that she was treated nicely and even assigned a bodyguard for her, Lelani however, chafed under the werewolf lifestyle. An unmated Nubian lion was not meant to live in a pack.

“Damn it Lelani! Get your furry rear out of that tree, or I am coming up there after you! Again!” Apparently, Gideon had gotten tired of waiting for her to come down on her own. He stood shivering in the snow, nude as the day he was born. Lelani took a good long look. She had to admit, Gideon Ruud was a fine looking man. She always considered it a good day when she could force the handsome werewolf to change back out of his werewolf form, and face her down naked. Deciding she had played hard to get long enough, Lelani stood up, stretched, and jumped down from the tree. She didn’t want to have a repeat of her last hunt. Lelani had been forced to pluck pine slivers from Gideon’s legs, while Jack lectured her about not maltreating her bodyguard. Landing next to the well-muscled man, Lelani gave him a playful head butt. “Knock it off she-cat. I’m hungry, cold, and it’s time to head home.”

The striking man turned back into a werewolf, huge and grizzled grey with light yellow green eyes. Lelani gave his muzzle a quick lick, and then leapt away as he play snapped at her. Lelani turned and began making her way back towards the cabin the pack had given her to call home. She wondered how Gideon felt about having to share living accommodations with a woman he wasn’t sleeping with. Despite all the teasing and trouble she gave him, Lelani felt sorry for the handsome werewolf. It couldn’t be easy on him. She had seen him stealing glances at other werewolves when they went out together, or finished their night curled up next to each other in the midst of the pack. Clearly he wanted to take a mate himself. Yet most of the female wolves in the pack were already mated, or too intimidated by the Alpha’s second to consider approaching him. Not to mention he was now stuck following her around. Maybe there was something she could do to help him.

When they finally reached the cabin, Lelani shifted back into her human form swinging her hips tantalizingly as she walked in the front door. She grabbed her clothes which hung on the wall just inside, then threw Gideon his sweat pants over her shoulder. She could hear him give a frustrated sigh as she headed to the kitchen. “Aw come on Gideon. It wasn’t that bad, you only had to wait half an hour this time!” She looked over her shoulder at the man, who stared at her with an eyebrow arched. “Come on, I will make those steaks you brought back from last night’s kill.” “I’m going to take a shower.” He grunted at her. “I’ll be back out when the food is ready. Don’t forget” “To let you know if I hear or smell anything suspicious.” Lelani finished the sentence for him. “I know, I know. Get going, will you?”

Lelani fried the venison steaks with some potatoes and onions while she pondered Gideon’s problem. The trouble was he needed to get out of pack territory and meet a few women who weren’t intimidated by his status in the pack. Lelani knew a few nice female weres who lived in the nearby town. However after the incident five months ago, she had been forbidden from returning to town by McKenzie. The town was outside of pack territory, and it was considered too dangerous for her to go down there without several wolves in attendance. If she tried to go down there with just Gideon, she would get both of them in a lot of trouble. More trouble than it was worth.

Lelani sighed as she turned the steaks in their pan. Her life would be so much easier if she just… Lelani stopped and blinked a few times, as a realization hit her. If she were to take a mate, all her problems would be solved. She wouldn’t need a guard anymore. Jack would have no use for a mated Nubian. Plus her magic would help her adjust to her lover’s lifestyle. Who would the lucky werewolf be? She mulled over her options as she pulled the steaks from the frying pan. Then she heard Gideon come out of the bathroom and call down the hall to ask if the food was done. A devilish smile spread across Lelani’s pretty face. Perfect, she could get rid of both of their problems in one fell swoop. “Dinner’s ready!” she called down the hall in her best fifties housewife voice.

While the two ate Lelani carefully considered how she could seduce the big werewolf. Lelani knew it wouldn’t be easy. After five months of chasing her around, Gideon was savvy to most of her usual tricks. If she simply tried to slip into bed with him one night, he’d throw a fit. Not to mention that her lack of experience made outright seduction a bad option. Getting him drunk wouldn’t work either. First off, Gideon could drink her under the table, easily. Plus her Nubian magic worked far more easily when both partners were willing. Seducing a man in a drunken stupor wasn’t the best way to start a relationship.

“Why are you staring at me like that?” Gideon’s annoyed voice broke into her musings. Startled, Lelani gave him her most disarming smile. “No reason. Is the new episode of that fishing show you like on TV tonight?” Gideon grunted and confirmed that it was, although he wasn’t sure how the reception would be. “Weather report says there is a big snow storm coming in tonight, maybe tomorrow.” She sighed appreciatively. “You may be a pain in my ass she-cat, but you sure can cook. That was a fine steak.” Clearing his plate, Gideon headed to the front door. “I’m gonna check in with Jack. You stay put, I will be back.”

While Gideon was gone, a plan began to form in Lelani’s head. A few miles down the ridge line from her cabin was a small cave. She had found it on a hunt a few months after she moved in. Sometimes she used it as refuge when she wanted to spend some time away from the pack. She had made a little den inside, and kept it stocked with some blankets, a few books, a lantern and a few other necessities. Everything she would need to spend a few days away in relative privacy and comfort. Gideon knew exactly where it was, he had tracked her to the cave several times. If she could lure him out there, right as the storm hit, they would be marooned together, in a small space. That should give Lelani ample time to convince him that their relationship needed to take on a new dimension.

When Gideon returned, he was surprised to find Lelani already dozing on the couch. Carefully, he picked up his charge and carried her to her bedroom. He groaned a bit when she reacted to his presence by cuddling into his arms. Lelani hid her half smile as she snuggled against him. Just as she’d thought, he wasn’t as immune to her charms as he pretended. She felt him gently place her on the bed, and then carefully tuck the blankets around her. She heard him sigh as he left her bedroom, and Lelani smiled beneath the blankets. He was already half way hers.

Lelani did allow herself several hours of sleep before she woke up. It was the dead of night, and the cabin was nearly silent around her. All she could hear was the sound of Gideon’s breathing coming from his bedroom. Looking out the window, Lelani saw to her satisfaction that the snow was falling heavily outside. There was little wind, so visibility was still good. The weather seemed perfect for her plan. Lelani stepped away from the window, butterflies beginning to flutter in her stomach. What if she was mistaken about the attraction she thought she had seen? What if she couldn’t get Gideon to make love to her? What if something bad happened while they were out there, by themselves? Lelani shook off her apprehension. Now was not the time for doubt. Now was the time for action!

Slipping out of the cabin and into the snow, Lelani snuck around the cabin until she reached her bodyguards window. She wrapped loudly on the glass pane until she saw him start out of bed and face her. His furious expression told her she had his attention. She gave her guard a chipper little wave. “Hi Gideon! Isn’t the snow gorgeous? I’m going to go out for a run! Bye!” Like that, she shifted into a lioness and ran off into the night.

Lelani didn’t actually go very far. She stopped when she was hidden from sight in the nearby woods and listened closely. She could hear Gideon bellowing furiously at her, first from the window, and within a few moments, from the door. With a final, “Damn it you crazy she-cat!” he shifted form, and she could hear canine footsteps head in the direction she had fled. Then she was off in full force, headed for the cave. She loved having Gideon chase her. It always gave her a thrill to know he was just behind her, that he might catch her at any moment. A few times she had even let him catch her, his massive bulk slamming into her and pinning her into the ground.

Tonight was no exception. Lelani ran through the woods. Behind her she could hear Gideon beginning to catch up. He chased her through the snow, the white fluff outlining her black body, making her easier to tail. Ahead Lelani saw the ridge that her cave hideout was built into. She made a slight turn towards the cave, allowing her to make certain Gideon was still close behind her. When the werewolf realized her destination, he began to speed up, towards her flank. He was intent on cutting her off. That was a tactic of his Lelani knew well. Instead of letting him flank her, Lelani stopped short. Gideon blew past her before he realized his mistake. By the time he had turned around, Lelani was off again, this time sprinting towards the cave. By the time he caught up Lelani was already inside the cave, stretched out naked on her pile of blankets.

“Oh, there you are, Gideon. I was wondering what took you so long.” Lelani told the werewolf as he shifted in front of her. “What the hell, Lelani? Have you lost your furry feline mind? What part of snow storm were you confused about?” Right on cue, the wind began to howl outside the cave, blowing the snow into a nearly solid white sheet. Gideon glanced over his shoulder at the weather outside. Then he angrily threw the heavy wool blanket she had pegged up to act as a door down over the cave entrance. When he moved towards her, Lelani realized he was favoring his left leg.

Alarmed she sat up. “What happened to your leg?” Lelani asked him. “Its fine” he grumbled at her angrily. “I just strained my ankle a bit on that last turn. You really need to stop doing this, she-cat. It’s too hard on my body.” Gideon sat down next to her looking defeated. “What are you running from Lelani? Is it me? Do you want me to ask Jack to assign you a new guard?” “What?!” Lelani gasped, horrified. “No, of course I don’t want a new guard. I’m not running from anything. I just want… I want…” Gideon looked at her and sighed. “What are you after Lelani? Can’t you just tell me? I realize these last few months have been hard on you. I know you didn’t ask to become a pack member. All of us are trying our best to help you fit in. If there is something you need, just say so, I’m not a mind reader.”

Lelani stared at Gideon. She hadn’t realized that her behavior had been so hard on him. “I’m sorry, Gideon. I didn’t mean to cause you so much trouble.” She touched his cold cheek with a gentle hand. “I thought you enjoyed chasing me. I enjoy it.” She could feel his cheek heat as he flushed. “Well, I can’t say the chases don’t have their moments…” Gideon admitted. Lelani leaned in close to him. “Do you want me to ask Rodney to assign me a new guard?” Lelani asked him quietly. Gideon shook his head. “No, I don’t.” He said as their eyes met. “Good.” Lelani answered quietly, and brushed her lips tenderly against his.

For a moment, Gideon froze under the soft kiss. Then, as if a mighty storm had been brewing inside him, and had finally broken, he struck. In a moment Lelani found herself encased in his arms, lying under him, as his lips claimed hers in a passionate assault. The Nubian magic flowed through her letting her meet his passion with a wild abandon of her own. While the storm raged outside, the couple’s wild passions raged inside.

“May I touch you?” he asked seductively. She nodded but remained silent. She closed her eyes as she felt him standing before her. She could smell the champagne on his breath, so appealing. His left hand rested on her hip while the right one ran along the side of her face. She nearly lost control of her body, her knees weak and her bladder ached with pleasure.

His finger continued to run along her neck and down to her heaving chest. His hand cupped one of her boobs.

“Your boobs are so firm and hard.” He acknowledged. She nodded again but still remained silent. Her lips were slightly parted in a silent invitation to be kissed by him. He leaned in and brushed his lips across her ear while whispering, “It suits you.”

He was seducing her, this wasn’t the typical roses or candle lit affair, it was intoxicating encounter that was making her lose her mind.

“Turn around,” he softly said. He wrapped his hand fully around her waist, holding her against him as he placed his left hand on her forehead. He pulled her head to the side. His mouth covered the skin of her neck. He sucked and licked her until she was gasping for air. This was now becoming urgent. She could feel his desire.

She wanted to see him but the experience was so exquisite that she couldn’t open her eyes. She couldn’t turn to face him because she was not allowed to. She heard the low sound of desire boiling inside of him.

It was as if he was growling as his body began to writhe against hers. His lips moved hungrily on her neck and shoulder as his hands wondered from her breast to belly and back again. He was an animal but in a sweet way. She felt like he was losing control of his senses, he was now about to unleash his passion on her. Her pussy was swollen and twitching at the same time. She felt the sense of desperation building up within her.

With his hands on each of her hips, he led her to the make-shift bed on the floor. He pushed her until she was lying face down on the bed. He massaged each foot tenderly with his palms. His hands ran up the back of her calves and rested on her ass. He kneaded them like dough between his strong fingers. She was exposed and felt vulnerable.