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

by Summer Cooper

  “Trust me. You don’t want that,” came a voice from behind us. An older woman, around fifty with startling blue eyes and a soft smile on her face approached us and extended her hand, “I’m Patty, Dominic’s mother, and you must be the cute neighbor he mentioned inviting.”

  I blushed, “I certainly hope so.”

  “Well enjoy the party and tell me if my son gets out of hand.” She then walked away and started socializing with another woman her age.

  “I never get out of hand,” he said to me and then he leaned down so that his mouth was very close to my ear. “I mean, unless you want me to.” There was so much meaning behind his words, not to mention the way he looked at me as he pulled away, that I knew his version of out of hand most likely wasn’t rated PG. I would guess it was more along the lines of NC-17 or XXX.

  “Hey everybody!” He shouted suddenly over the crowd. “This is my friend Liza!”

  Everyone stopped whatever they were doing and I received a ton of random greetings, “Hi, Liza!” “Nice to meet you!” “Welcome to the party, sexy!”

  “That’s Allen, ignore him. He doesn’t get out much,” Dominic said jokingly referring to the tall and lanky guy standing next to the drinks who had made the sexy comment.

  Allen heard him and said, “He’s not lying. I don’t get out at all.” He then winked at me and walked off.

  “Your friends are funny,” I said, starting to relax.

  “They’re okay, I guess. When they’re not eating all my food or drinking all my beer. Speaking of which, what would you like to drink?”

  “I don’t know. Soda, maybe?”

  “You sure?”

  “Yeah, just to start.” I didn’t like to drink around those I didn’t know. It was a control and image thing. I felt alcohol made me a little loose and I hated to be out of control.

  “Soda it is,” he disappeared for a second and came back with a drink.

  “Thank you,” He again allowed his hand to rest on my lower back as he started to introduce me personally to various people. I found them interesting as a whole and it seemed a lot of them worked in science and technology. It was a mixed group of friends and family, but I noticed when people talked about Dominic it was clear how much they respected him and how easy-going he was when chided. It was nice to be around someone who didn’t take himself too seriously.

  As the night grew later, I gave a big yawn while talking to Allen and he said, “Am I boring you?”

  I shook my head embarrassed and then he yawned as well, “Oh no, it’s contagious.”

  I had to laugh and then Dominic appeared and Allen excused himself.

  “Are you having a good time?”

  “A great time.”

  “I caught you yawning. Tell the truth.” He said this while trailing his hand down my arm. The simple motion served to turn me on.

  “Maybe I’m just a little tired.” I confessed, leaning in closer to him, wanting him to touch me again.

  He brought his hand up and ran it through my hair and down my cheek. “I can walk you home.”

  “No way. I’m not ready to go home yet.”

  “Then maybe you’ll consider sitting outside with me. Come check out the backyard: I have a breathtaking view of the mountains from there.”

  “Lead the way,” I said enthusiastically.

  He was right. His view was stunning. Not only that, but he had a swimming pool; an infinity pool that sat in the middle of his perfectly landscaped backyard. I noted that the whole house had been a study in understated elegance and the backyard continued that theme with the stunning outdoor kitchen and patio area.

  He sat down and patted a seat next to him.

  “I’ve wanted to steal you away all evening.”

  “Really?” I said faking surprise as I sat down next to him. I was aware of his thigh pressing against mine and the scent of his aftershave. I wanted to curl up in his lap and do things to him that I probably shouldn’t have been thinking about.

  “No. I’m lying,” I looked up at him startled and saw that he was looking down at me with a smile.

  I smiled back and went to say something in return when he brought his arm around my waist and pulled me closer, “I’ve actually wanted to kiss you all evening. Do you mind?”

  I pretended to think about it. As I went to say yes, his lips closed over mine. He didn’t bother to wait for an answer. The kiss was warm and so were his hands as they worked their way up and down my exposed spine. He let his hands go briefly under the little bit of cloth that was there. He stroked my skin and I shifted a little, trying to allow him more access.

  He reached into my dress and ran his hands along the waistband of my panties. I thought I should pull away but I didn’t, instead I wrapped my arms around his neck and when he abandoned my mouth to place kisses up and down my neck, I let him. When he brought his hands up to palm my breasts through the fabric, I wanted him to be closer. I wanted to feel his skin against mine, but our clothes were unfortunately in the way.

  I said in between sighs, “Maybe we should stop...because of your guests.”

  “Do you want me to stop?”

  “No.”

  He surprised me by pulling away suddenly and picking me up instead.

  “Let’s go somewhere more private.”

  I nodded, liking the idea. He carried me a few feet to a door I hadn’t noticed before. It seemed to be a small changing room for the pool area or a guest room situated right off his backyard. He placed me on the small bed there and stepped back.

  I could see the moonlight peeking through the shades that covered the windows, as Dominic stripped down to nothing, his strong, virile body on full display.

  I watched, growing wetter each second as he walked over to where I sat on the bed, holding myself up by my elbows.

  I stood up and slowly began to undress in front of him. I slid my dress down in a single motion and stepped out of it. I didn’t have on a bra, so all I had left were my panties.

  He sat down on the bed and his member stood up proudly. I licked my lips in anticipation. I wanted him inside me. I didn’t know where this fierce need to have this man came from, but I was willingly going to give in to it.

  Slowly I slid my now wet panties down my legs and sat down in Dominic’s lap.

  He wrapped his arms around my narrow waist. His member pressed up against my sex and I rocked my hips against it, and then as he groaned I raised my hips up, grabbed his shaft in my hand and guided it inside of me. I locked my arms around his neck and rose up and down, loving the way he stretched me. He was big, but I was wet, so taking him into me was no problem at all. I shook as I slid further down his sex and my muscles pulsed around his manhood, already tensing, my body prepping for orgasm. I felt as if my entire being was gripped by sexual tension and I tried to maintain control as he stretched me even more, his shaft thickening inside of me.

  Since I was naked in front of him, my breasts exposed to his touch. He sighed in pleasure as he let his mouth close over one nipple and then the other. I started to climax. He aroused me so much that it didn’t take much. As I began to climax, he stroked my clit with his finger and started kissing my ears.

  The gentleness of his kisses paired with the feel of his sensual mouth was enough to push me over the edge.

  “Dominic!” I screamed and he grunted as he gripped me tightly around the waist and thrust his hips up. Warmth spilled inside of me and I collapsed against his chest, breathing heavily.

  There was silence as we luxuriated in post-coital bliss. I could somewhat hear his guests, but they sounded so far away. Almost hypnotically, Dominic rubbed his hands up and down my back. Finally he said when we were both steadily breathing again, “Maybe this is a little backwards, but how about lunch tomorrow?”

  I grinned and kissed him on the forehead, “Call me.”

  Chapter Four

  “Hi, cutie,” Dominic said standing up to kiss me on my cheek. He looked so sexy wearing cargo pants and a blue shirt tha
t matched the color of his eyes. Several of the women in the restaurant had stopped to look. He really was that handsome now that I could see him in the light of day.

  “Hi,” I said feeling suddenly shy around him now that we were seeing each other again after our impromptu sexual romp.

  He noticed it and said, “Is there any way to make this anymore awkward for you?”

  I had to laugh, “Let’s just get this out of the way. I really enjoyed your party, especially the after party...next to the pool.”

  “And I enjoyed getting to know your body, thoroughly and I would like to get to know you and your body better.”

  “I think that could be arranged,” We enjoyed banter that is more playful and then we started to discuss what I considered quintessential first date topics: career, family, likes and dislikes.

  It turns out that Dominic was previously in the military and had started his own security company that catered to executives overseas and apparently, he enjoyed his work as his face lit up as he talked about it. It turned out that some of the people I had met the other night were not only his friends, but also his coworkers, as most of Dominic’s operations took place in the digital world.

  He seemed very interested in my job and asked a lot of questions about my favorite collections and rarest finds.

  I had no problem answering and felt myself opening up to him. He was a great listener and a natural conversationalist.

  I was so engrossed in our conversation that I didn’t notice we had company until Dominic looked up and said, “Can I help you?”

  I looked up as well and was surprised to see Maximus standing at our table. He was dressed impeccably in another three-piece suit. He looked slightly annoyed by Dominic’s presence, but showed no signs of jealousy. In fact, he outright ignored Dominic and instead spoke to me.

  “I didn’t expect to see you here. Having a little lunch date with your friend?”

  “She sure is. Is that a problem?” Dominic said, stopping me from answering.

  “I was talking to Liza, not to you.” He said to Dominic coldly and then turned back to me.

  “Are you not allowed to answer questions on your own anymore?”

  Dominic started to stand up and I grabbed his hand to prevent him from exacerbating the already tense situation. Were two guys really about to fight over me?

  “Dominic this is Maximus. Maximus this is Dominic.”

  Maximus didn’t say another word to Dominic. “I have additions to the collection that I would like to discuss with you. Contact me when you’re done playing with your boy toy here.” He then left without another word.

  Dominic’s jaw began to twitch; he was gritting his teeth so hard.

  “Who’s that? An ex-boyfriend?”

  “Not even. He’s my newest client’s son.”

  “Seems like a real ass-----.”

  I stopped him before he could continue, “Yes, he can be, but then again, I just met him last week. So who really knows? Anyway, I’m sorry for that. Want to talk about something else?”

  He visibly relaxed and we chatted a little more before I had to get back. He kissed my cheek and I promised to call him later.

  As I headed to my office, I saw a limo outside the university’s library. I figured that Mr. Cornwell or Maximus was there.

  When I walked into the building, Maximus was sitting there chatting with the department secretary at her desk outside my office. She seemed flattered by his attention and was giggling like a schoolgirl as she spoke to him. I rolled my eyes and Maximus winked at me.

  “Oh! Ms. Matthews, Mr. Cornwell is here to see you.”

  “Thanks, Kim, I noticed.” I said with a smile in my voice. “Come in, Maximus.”

  I was more amused by him that anything else.

  “So what is it about Dominic that you like?” Maximus said as he closed my office door behind him without bothering to ask my permission first. I’m not sure why I expected anything less.

  “I thought you wanted to see me about the collection.”

  “The collection can wait. So what is it about him that you like? You didn’t answer the question.”

  He sat down in the chair across from me and I couldn’t help but notice how he had an air of royalty about him.

  “We only just met. I like that he’s funny and easy-going and sexy.”

  “I’m sexy.” Maximus said matter-of-factly with a small smile forming on his face.

  “I noticed that you left out funny and easy-going.”

  “I’m a man, not a puppy. If you want fun and easy-going, maybe you should get a Labrador.”

  “You’re being obnoxious.”

  “I’m being honest.” He then suddenly got up and came around the desk where I was sitting and sat down on it.

  “Get off my desk.” I said poking at him.

  He grabbed my hand and said, “If you give me ten minutes, I’ll make you forget all about Danny Boy.”

  “Dominic. His name is Dominic.”

  I tried to pull my hand away and instead with barely any effort, he pulled me from my chair and I was in his arms.

  “Ten minutes,” he said against my lips. He kissed me hard on the mouth and said, “Time starts now.” He punctuated each word with a kiss and then he led me to the small couch situated near a window in my office.

  “Five minutes, and maybe we should do this somewhere else. My secretary’s right outside,”

  “I know. Maybe she’ll walk in and join us.”

  “Maximus!”

  “I love it when you’re outraged.” He then didn’t waste time as he pushed me backwards, kneeled next to me, raised my skirt, and trailed his mouth across the edge of my panties. I spread my legs and raised my hips as he pushed my panties to the side and started licking my clit. I bit my lip to keep from moaning and he slowly rolled my panties down my legs. I didn’t know where my reckless behavior was coming from, but I liked it.

  He pushed my thighs apart and my dress was around my waist as he buried his head in between my legs, sliding his tongue back and forth across my folds. His name came out of my mouth, half moan, half whisper and I said for the record, “Four minutes.”

  He laughed roughly and pushed a finger inside of me.

  “Maximus!” I breathed harshly and started moving my hips forward so that his finger slid deeper into me. He slowly removed his finger and stuck it in his mouth, licking my juices that were there.

  “Three minutes.” I gasped as he buried his head between my legs and started sucking and licking at my clit. He showed no mercy as he pressed down on my inner thighs. As I started to climax, I didn’t think about minutes, seconds, or time at all.

  “That a girl,” Maximus said with a self-satisfied look on his face as he pulled back briefly and then with his eyes meeting mine, he sucked on my clit one last time and my whole body tensed up as I felt him now rubbing his light beard across my sex, as I came hoarsely shouting his name.

  “You taste so good. I could do this all day,” he said as he lowered my skirt and gently closed my legs.

  He stood up and didn’t say anything more. I let my gaze drift down his body and noticed that he was hard; his member pressing against his slim fitting pants.

  He followed the direction of my gaze and smiled, “Maybe later.” Then he left my office, leaving the door open, calling good-bye to my secretary.

  Chapter Five

  Maximus didn’t mention anything about seeing me outside of work and I figured he got what he wanted that day in my office. Hence, I was surprised a week later when around midnight my phone rang and I blindly reached over and answered it.

  “Hello?” I said sleepily.

  “Are you with him?” said the dark voice on the phone that I instantly recognized as Maximus’.

  “With whom?” I was still groggy and my mind couldn’t keep up.

  “With Dominic.” I looked over at Dominic’s sleeping form and drew the sheet back as I climbed out of bed and went off in search of a place far enough fr
om Dominic that I could yell at Maximus for calling me so late. I walked into my guest bedroom and closed the door.

  “What does it matter, Maximus? You and I aren’t an item. You don’t get to tell me whom I can or cannot see. It’s twelve o’clock in the morning.”

  There was silence. “I’m coming over.”

  “Maximus, no! Don’t be silly.” I also added feeling guilty for no real reason, “Dominic’s here.”

  Again, Maximus grew quiet and then he said words that served to both shock and arouse me.

  “I’m coming over, and when I get there, I’m not going to be as gentle as your precious Dominic. I’m going to take you hard and fast. I’m going to fuck you so hard that you’re going to scream my name and beg me over and over again to bury my cock inside you and to not stop. Then when you’re screaming my name and can’t take anymore, I’m going to pull out and you’re going to wrap those precious full lips of yours around my dick until I come.”

  I felt my knees go weak and I had to sit down. I shook not from fear, but from desire. My sex practically hummed in anticipation of everything he said and my mouth couldn’t wait to taste him. I could feel myself growing wet at his words and my breathing quickened. Without thinking, I found my own hand making its way between my legs and I moaned a little as I began to trace soft circles around my clit, pretending that my hand was Maximus’. I must have made a sound because I could hear Maximus breathing softly in my ear and if I wasn’t mistaken; his voice was a little breathless as well when he spoke again.

  “Are you touching yourself?”

  “Yes,” I said breathlessly.

  “What are you touching?”

  “My clit.”

  “Push a finger in your pussy for me, Liza. Slowly. Pretend it’s my tongue pushing into you instead.”

  I leaned back on the bed, opened my legs very wide, and did as he told me. I moaned into the phone and said, “What do you want me to do now?”

  “Keep doing it. And then take two fingers and push it deep into your pussy and pull them slowly out.”