Juan (The Juarez Pack Book 1)

by Crystal Dawn

  She took it and let him lead her to the bedroom. Closing the door after they walked through, he began to undress. “What are you doing?” she asked.

  “Getting comfortable. I don’t like to sleep fully dressed,” he explained as he shed the rest of his clothes and stood before her in boxer briefs. “Are you going to leave all that on?”

  She blushed again, damn it! “Of course not,” she said as she picked up her sleep shirt and went into the bathroom to change. It was cute rather than sexy but you wouldn’t know it the way Juan looked at her when she came back into the bedroom.

  He relaxed on the bed eyeing her like she was dessert. It probably wouldn’t be so bad if she hadn’t noticed how hot he was. His bare chest was firm, his abdomen cut, and his arms displayed the muscles that rippled whenever he moved. Patting the bed next to him, he grinned when she slid in bed. Her shirt was knee length but he was making her feel naked. She rolled to her side and wrapped herself around her pillow. Shaking with anticipation, she could feel his warmth as he moved closer until he touched her. His body wrapped around her and his scent eased her mind. How could he have such a strong and immediate effect on her when they’d had so little time together?

  Everyone talked about the mating bonds, but really, what was it? How could fate play such a big part in a couple being drawn together? Amee didn’t think she’d ever understand it but she couldn’t deny something was there and it was more than just the off the charts chemistry that they’d had the night they’d mated. If she believed in reincarnation, she would say they had been together in many past lives. The thing was, she felt like they belonged together and no matter how badly he had fucked up, she felt she had to give him another chance. It made no sense but she felt compelled to be with him regardless of what happened. He seemed to feel the same way now that he’d seen the deeper bonds that were possible between them.

  Juan was stroking her arm and it felt good. She was so relaxed that sleep was pushing at her. His hard body felt comforting behind her except for the hard part he was pressing into her ass. The giggle that threatened to come out was muffled as she realized Juan was in a bad way. Maybe later if he was a good boy. That thought made her want to giggle more. He’d be so pissed to be thought of as a boy. Finally settling down as her eyes grew heavy, she fell asleep.

  Awareness came to her slowly as she smelled a masculine scent, fresh but woodsy. Warmth surrounded her and something pressed hard against her ass. It jerked every once in a while, then pressed insistently. Her mind started working and she realized it was Juan pressing against her, his unique scent calling to her and his warmth soothing her. His rhythmic breathing told her he wasn’t awake but his leg was thrown over her and one move would disturb him. Even though he felt glorious against her, she was impatient to get up and check on the plans for her business meeting.

  Aware immediately of the change in his breathing, she knew he was awake. The question was what would happen now? His arms moved around her and if she’d thought he pressed hard before, she could feel every inch of his body intimately. The babies rolled around awake too now. Arousal flooded her and she knew he could smell it just like she could smell his. His arms moved lower and his fingers clutched the bottom of her shirt and pulled it up. She was bare underneath it and his hands stroked her ass and her thighs. One hand slid up to her breasts and cupped one gently. A shiver ran through her and desire surged through her. Her thoughts weren’t of escaping him or punishing him or even playing hard to get. Right now, she just wanted what he wanted, the two of them naked in each other’s arms.

  “Help me remove this,” he whispered.

  It wasn’t easy with her swollen belly but they undressed her. He stripped in a second and now they were flesh to flesh. Her whole body was covered in goosebumps, her nipples hard, and her thighs soaked with her arousal. It was time to find pleasure in their mating instead of just pain. They would join and overcome the obstacles in their path because they were meant to be together. He moved his mouth to her breast and sucked it in gently. One hand massaged her other breast and one moved to her soaked folds. A finger easily slid in even as his mouth tugged on her breast. A moan broke free and told him of her pleasure while her body arched toward him.

  He finger fucked her furiously and he added another finger. She spread her legs wider to give him perfect access. Rolling on top of her, her breast popped out of his mouth and he kissed his way down to her thighs. His head was between them when she heard him take in a deep breath and growl then his tongue lashed out and licked down her crease. It returned again pressing harder and sinking into her slick folds. Juan slid his fingers into her channel and his tongue worried her nubbin. Arching up against his mouth, she groaned with need. Faster and faster his fingers moved and his tongue whirled until she screamed her released as he lapped up her honey with his tongue.

  He slid up her body and pressed his cockhead to her entrance sliding in effortlessly. Her legs wrapped around his hips as she arched against him. Her channel massaged him and he growled in need. It was impossible to resist and as he moved, she moved against him. Even with her swollen belly, he was able to keep all his weight off her and pound into her at the same time. Desire built rapidly for her and she sensed he was now on the edge too. His thrust were sinking in deep and she tightened around him. As her climax broke free, he followed her down the path to bliss.

  He rolled to his side taking her with him and he stroked and petted her. Kissing her, he whispered the sweetest words in her ear. Snuggling into him, she just enjoyed feeling so satisfied and forgot her worries for a brief time. Just for a few moments everything felt perfect but then it was time to get back to reality. Amee decided to put reality off for a little bit longer when Juan suggested they take a shower together. The resort had a big shower and water hit them from all sides when they stepped into it.

  She wet her hair and he started to shampoo it. His long slim fingers felt good as he massaged her scalp thoroughly. He pushed her under the stream of water until the soap was all rinsed out before he applied the conditioner. Finding some body wash, he began to lather her and the slippery feel of his hands sliding on her was incredible. Biting back a moan, she just enjoyed every moment of it. Pinching her nipples lightly, he took his time as he washed her breasts. Skipping to her legs, he washed them gently and had her lift them one at a time under the stream of water. He lathered her everywhere but her thighs which he finally moved to. There wasn’t much difference between the way he was lathering her and the way he’d brought her to a climax and the result was the same. She’d screamed his name as she’d held onto him afraid if she let go she’d fall.

  Although she’d offered to wash him, he’d done a quick job if it and turned the water off. Once they’d stepped out, he’d dried her off and then dried himself. “I know you need to check on your meeting and I’d better call my dad so he doesn’t get too mad,” he told her.

  She had to admit he was right. Pulling up her emails, she shamelessly listened in as Juan talked to Carlos. Because he was in the kitchen and she was in the bedroom, she could only hear his side of the conversation.

  “Hey, Dad. What’s happening with the pack?” he asked. He listened intently to whatever his dad explained.

  “Yeah, we’re doing fine and there’s no problems here,” he answered. He mumbled a reply to something she didn’t quite catch and then they were saying goodbye.

  Through the open door she could see Juan pacing, his wolf must be on edge. It made her wonder if they’d been attacked again and what was going on in California. She didn’t want to bother him so she turned to her emails deciding she would ask him later. Tyne’s email was first because she wasn’t expecting anything from him until tomorrow. It was brief just stating that he had found somethings but they were digging deeper and verifying the information. That was going to drive her nuts trying to imagine what they could have found.

  Carrie’s email was next and she said everything was on target for the usual people plus two. She’d alrea
dy made all the reservations and had everything in hand. That’s why she was such a good assistant, she got on the job right away and didn’t stop until she was done. Other emails were from family and they were all concerned. Damon must have told them about Los Lobos and now they worried for her. It wasn’t something she’d intended to share since they couldn’t help, they’d only worry needlessly.

  Amee took a deep breath, something smelled good. She got up to go to the kitchen and Juan was cooking. “I wasn’t sure if you cooked lunch,” she observed.

  “It’s my secret hobby. I cook when I worry and it eases my stress,” he admitted. Who would have thought he was a secret gourmet?

  “Tell me about it?”

  “They are getting attacked regularly. The council can’t help and he’s called in wolves that live away from the pack house. No one else has died since yesterday, on our side at least, but their numbers have swelled. Local law enforcement has taken notice and that’s never good. It’s been suggested that Los Lobos doesn’t care if wolves are outed.”

  “What about that secret group of wolves that go on black ops for the government. Can’t they handle this?”

  “There’s been some disagreements between them and the council. They’re not willing to play nice anymore and they won’t do it for free. The whole world’s gone crazy.” He pulled her into his arms and rested his head on her shoulder. It seemed to calm his nervousness.

  “Aren’t there any packs willing to help?”

  “Cage went to Cardigan but he hasn’t come back so who knows what they’ll do.”

  “What about some of the more stable packs sending a dozen solders instead of trying to get Cardigan to step up? Allies don’t have to be close to be helpful.”

  “I’ll suggest it to Dad if he’s not heard anything about Cardigan by tomorrow when we talk. Maybe we should just go back to bed?”

  “Hey, that food smells too good to waste. You have to feed the pregnant woman.”

  “How about after that?”

  “That’s a real possibility.”

  Chapter 10

  Love Blossoms

  Juan finished preparing the food and set a plate in front of Amee and a plate next to her where he would be sitting. He had no idea where his betas were but he would thank them for giving him and Amee this time together to bond. As he sat next to her so they could share their meal, the strongest feelings of possessiveness, protectiveness, and love flowed over him. The table had already been set so he poured her some tea from the pitcher feeling good about caring for his female especially right now since he knew the pregnancy was hard on her. He’d heard the first one was usually the hardest and with twins, he just couldn’t imagine.

  A dozen pups or more had always been his goal, but he found it hard to watch her suffering even though he knew that so far she’d been doing great under the circumstances. His father’s warning that it would get harder on her didn’t help him feel better about it. It was his fault that she was in this condition and not just the pregnant part. If he’d not been so needy for her and he’d handled things differently, her safety and the strain she’d gone through while hiding from him would never have been an issue.

  It was true that guilt was a bitter pill that could eat away at your happiness. He refused to drown in it, instead he would be the best mate a female had ever had. Amee would be his top priority and she would have no need or want unseen to and he would be there for her. That was whether she wanted it or not although right now she seemed happy enough in his company.

  “Oh, my God!” Amee exclaimed. “That is the best chicken Alfredo I have ever had.” She moaned as she enjoyed the taste.

  “You were supposed to eat the salad first. If you don’t behave, there will be no dessert for you,” he replied with a smile twitching at his lips. Her remark had pleased him enormously since her pleasure was obvious. Cooking was a hobby for him but one his father had indulged getting him training from the best chefs money could buy. Still he’d only cooked for family and pack and they might exaggerate his skills to make him happy. Amee wasn’t good at hiding how she felt.

  “I just had to have a taste it smelled so good. The salad will get eaten, I promise.”

  They talked about other things not wanting to spoil the meal with talk about the troubles that they currently had. Juan would have to call his dad after the meal and he wasn’t looking forward to the bad news he expected. He just wanted to stay here with Amee in a bubble where no one could harm them. That wouldn’t happen so he’d just keep her as safe and happy as he could and enjoy being with her.

  It wasn’t long before lunch was finished. “Any dessert?” Amee asked looking hopeful.

  “There might be. What would you give me for some?”

  “What do you want?”

  “You to be happy and rest easy.”

  “Dessert helps with that.”

  “It does?”

  “Oh, yeah. What is it? More cheesecake?”

  “Sorry, the guys finished the leftovers from yesterday.”

  “How did they even know it was in there?”

  “They are foragers. They can always find food. I have some banana cream pie if you’d like a piece.”

  “A big piece?”

  He nodded and got up to get the pie out of the refrigerator. Slicing a generous piece for each of them, he put them on plates and went back to the table. “Is this okay?”

  She dug in and a look of bliss washed over her face. “Perfect,” she moaned.

  Could he get that look on her face again later without food? He imagined he could and would. They finished their pie in silence but it was a good quiet as they both concentrated on their food and emptying their plates. Once they were done, they cleaned up after themselves and he sat in the living room trying to prepare for the call to his father.

  “What‘s wrong?”

  “I feel bad because I’m not there to help and I worry about what’s happening while I’m gone.”

  “You can go, I understand the need to protect family and pack. There are plenty of places I can go and be safe.”

  “Leaving you is not an option, neither is taking you back into that danger. My father understands the need to protect a mate and babies. He sent the others with me because he has the need to protect his daughter and grandchildren. I am not torn by my decision to be here with you, I am just worried about those left behind.”

  “Juan, just bite the bullet and call. There may not be any trouble right now and your dad is one kickass alpha. If anyone can manage, it’s him.”

  Smiling, he thought about what she’d said. His dad was kickass and he would like being described that way especially by his new daughter. “You’re right. I’ll just call,” he said pushing the button.

  It rang twice. “Carlos.”

  “It’s me, Dad.”

  “Tell me that all is well.”

  “She’s doing fine and the babies have calmed. What’s going on there?”

  “Right now, nothing. I think they are regrouping and trying to come up with a new strategy since what they’re doing isn’t working. They’ve been quiet since last night and if scouts weren’t telling me they’re still there, I’d think they were gone.”

  “I’m glad you’re getting a breather. Any news from Cage?”

  “He sent a text that he’ll try to get here tonight. We’ll wait and hope.”

  Juan was relieved that no one else had been sacrificed to the war against Los Lobos and a war it was. It was probably a good thing, even if it didn’t seem like it, that they had rushed forward with declaring their war so it could be cut off early. Had they taken the time to amass wealth and soldiers, Los Lobos might have been unstoppable. There was a lot he didn’t understand about all the politics involved in this whole mess. Why wouldn’t the armies that all supernatural types had be called upon since this was a threat to them all? Why couldn’t the humans be included? And why wasn’t the council calling for all packs to send help? Juan was a male of action and waiting
around for things to happen drove him crazy.

  If he didn’t have his lovely mate with him to calm him, there was no telling what he might do. Maybe whatever Ryker, Tony, and Jorte were up to while they gave him and his mate room and privacy to sort out their issues.

  “Amee, what do you think of visiting Ariel so you can see her doctor and morph so your wolf can run?”

  “I know I should see a doctor often especially now that I’m so big, but won’t morphing hurt the pups?”

  “My knowledge is sketchy, I know, but I’ve been around pack females when they were pregnant. All but one morphed regularly. The one that didn’t because she had a human mate that had no supernatural in him. There was a fear that her pup wouldn’t transition with her. Even though pups can morph at different ages, some even at birth, it is believed all pups can morph while still inside their mothers if they have the ability to morph at all. If they don’t, well the doctors have had females with part human offspring lose their pups and they couldn’t explain why. The general theory is if a mother morphs with babies that can’t, it kills them. That isn’t an issue with you since all white wolves have the ability to morph if they change.”

  “That scares me.”

  “It was the reason I want you to see the doctor. Let’s have a professional decide.”

  Amee drew in a breath and he could hear her heart pounding. He’d meant to soothe her but had upset her more. Never before had he regretted not getting to know females better so he would know how to help ease his mates concerns. A female friend wasn’t ever anything he’d wanted before but he wanted to be her best friend and he didn’t know how. He got up and moved to her holding out his hand. When she took it, he pulled her up and into his embrace. Just standing there holding her and feeling her calm felt amazing.

  “When do you want to go see Ariel?”

  “When is your meeting?”

  “Tomorrow, they should be in Eureka today answering questions and getting scanned.”

  “Why not the day after?”