Moonlight's Gift (Moonlight Series Book 2)

by Ashlynn Monroe

  “Mmm, that much blood leaving your dick and reentering the rest of your body could be fatal, we’d better keep going.”

  “Temptress!”

  She opened her eyes to bat her lashes at him, trying to look innocent. “Me?”

  “You.” Ethan kissed her again, and she wrapped her arms around his neck. And he has my heart. Pull it together; it’s just sex. But it wasn’t. There was something mystical in the air. How hard did I hit my head?

  He trailed his fingers over her nipple pinching and tweaking until she gasped. Desire curled in her belly as he drew her right nipple between his lips. He sucked hard, and she arched her back in response. His ministrations sent arrows of excitement through her womb as he moved to the left breast. The cool air made the nipple he’d abandoned, damp from his attention, tighten even further. She rubbed her legs together, needing his touch on her pussy, but he remained content to enjoy her breasts for the moment. Her arms wrapped around him and she stroked his neck and shoulders.

  He kissed a trail down her stomach. He’s the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen. Every inch of her skin became erogenous, and she relished his caresses. When he smiled, her heart twisted. I could fall in love with him. I could fall hard. When he kissed the nest of hair on her mound, Sabrina whimpered. He was so close to where she wanted him. Just a little lower. “Please,” she managed to beg.

  Ethan chuckled. “What do you want Sabrina? Tell me. I want to hear you say the words.”

  “I want your mouth on my pussy. Please.” Her cheeks were on fire, and she couldn’t look him in the eyes.

  “What do you want my mouth to do?”

  “I want you to lick me,” She whispered.

  He pressed a long, reverent kiss against her mound. “I’m going to eat your pussy. I’m going to suck on your little clit just like those pretty nipples. I’m going to stick my fingers in your cunt until you scream. Tell me, and I’ll do it. Say the words.”

  His voice was the sexiest thing she’d ever heard as he detailed what he wanted to do to her. She ached for him to fulfill his promise.

  “Please,” she begged.

  “I’ll please you plenty if you just say the words.”

  Sabrina’s heart beat fast, and she had trouble drawing in a full breath. “I want you to suck on my clit, just like you did my nipples. I want your fingers inside me. Make me scream.”

  He growled and pressed his mouth against her clit, drawing the nub between his teeth. He sucked with the same force he’d used on her nipples, which made her back arch. She spread her legs wider and wiggled her hips. He released her clit and lapped at the bud using long, lavishing strokes. Ethan slid his fingers inside of her, and she moaned. Two of his long digits found her g-spot. He drew hard on her clit, and she jerked.

  “Ethan! Oh yes!” Sabrina shook. I’m so close.

  He made a sound deep in his throat as he began working at her sensitive nub ferociously. She bucked uncontrollably under his mouth. “Ethan!” Sabrina saw sparks and her pussy clenched as she came—hard. His mouth continued its incredible assault on her clit.

  Sabrina’s fingers curled in Ethan’s hair, and she held him to her, screaming loud, primal, cries of ecstasy. When she’d finished coming, he kissed her mound again.

  “I love how you taste. Damn, you’re wet and ready for me. Roll over onto your stomach.”

  She obeyed him. His hands began massaging her shoulders. She sighed. A great orgasm and a back rub. Can we say best day ever? His touch was tender but firm, and she melted under his skillful caress. He moved lower, kneading and rubbing against her tight muscles. She relaxed completely.

  He pushed away loose tendrils of hair and kissed the back of her neck. She sighed. His tender strokes revived her passion.

  “You’re so beautiful, Sabrina. Your skin feels like silk under my hands. I want to worship your body and make you scream for me.” Ethan’s sexy voice gave his words more seduction power.

  “Get on your knees,” he ordered, and she scrambled to comply. She spread her legs wider, and he placed a kiss on her ass cheek as he slid his fingers into her tight pussy. She groaned. “Tell me what you want Sabrina.” She heard the sound of a wrapper opening. She hadn’t even thought about protection. I hope that thing hasn’t been in his wallet until it expired. Then he found her g-spot with his long index finger, and she didn’t care about anything but having his cock inside of her.

  “I want you, Ethan. Please.”

  “You want me to what? Tell me, talk dirty to me, beautiful.”

  “Please, Ethan,” she begged. “I want you inside my pussy. I want it fast and hard.” Her bold words held a shy quality.

  He knelt behind her taking hold of her hips. She wiggled against him, wanting him more than she could remember wanting any other man.

  The head of his cock touched her entrance and then he slowly slipped inside of her. He stretched her; resistance gave way until his cock nestled sheathed from tip to base.

  “Damn—so good.” He leaned forward to place a kiss on her shoulder. “I want to hear you scream my name.” She tried to wiggle, but he slapped her ass lightly. “Hold still. I’m not in any rush for this to end.”

  She wasn’t either. He rubbed her neck and shoulders; his cock buried deep inside of her. “Tell me what you want.”

  “Please!” she wailed. “Faster!”

  Ethan pulled back and thrust faster and faster. She gasped as pleasure tingled through her womb and moaned unintelligible sounds. He slammed into her again; his balls slapped her ass, and the sound of their ragged breathing and the flesh connecting strengthened her lust. He reached around with one hand and fondled her clit.

  “Ethan!” she wailed.

  He slammed into her with even more force than before, his cock rubbing against her sweet spot. A wave of pleasure crested and crashed; she shattered against him. Pleasure shot through her, and she shook with gratification as he pumped.

  Sabrina whimpered as her orgasm continued until he growled and the heat of his release filled her.

  “Sabrina!” he shouted.

  They collapsed together, recovering from the spectacular sex, spooning close. The sound of the bathroom faucet dripping and their hearts beating too fast were the only noises in the room. What do I say to him?

  “That was amazing,” he whispered and pulled her around to face him. “You’re amazing.” He pressed his lips to hers, and she closed her eyes.

  He’s too good to be true; there must be something wrong with him. But as he deepened the kiss she didn’t care what his flaw was because his lips felt perfect.

  “I gave you my protection.” He pushed hair off her face, so it was out of her eyes. “Because of what happened, but also because I care about you.”

  Her head tilted to the side. “What are you talking about?”

  “Werewolves. I’m one, and so are the men who attacked you at the community center. You’re my mate, and I’ll protect you until my last breath. Without my protection, Kane will have you killed.”

  Her mouth fell open. Cute, but crazy. I guess I found his imperfection.

  Seventeen

  “Joy!” Bianca pushed passed her to pull the lever on the smoking toaster.

  “Sorry,” Joy mumbled. “I’m not awake yet.” It’s been days. How much longer can the wolf hold him?

  “It’s okay.” Bianca buttered the black toast. “You have a right to be distracted. Law just got back from the barn, still no change. Is there anything I can do?”

  “You’ve got enough to worry about.” Joy pointed to where Chessa and Trax ate breakfast. “He’s really going to school with her?”

  “He is, and I think it’s helping her first-day-back anxiety. The mayor helped us get him enrolled without any issues. I’ve been trying to get Trax to reach out to his parents. He told me how his dad let his uncle take him away after the bite. As a parent, I don’t understand how that man let his child go.” Bianca put the cover on the butter dish and glanced over at Trax. “He’s a g
reat kid. I wish he’d stay with us, but at least he has a nice room in the common house.”

  Joy smiled, nodding. Knowing Trax would be with Chessa made her heart happy. “He liked the clothes and bedding you bought him. Mom had a blast helping you shop.”

  “I enjoyed getting some time with your mom one-on-one too. I want her to like me.”

  Joy reached out and squeezed Bianca’s hand. “She does. Law loves you, and that’s all she needs to like you. Thank you for making my brother happy.”

  Bianca’s lip trembled and her brow furrowed. “Right now he’s not very happy. I’m worried. Nik is his best friend, and without a beta, his position as alpha isn’t secure.”

  “And the decision to punish Kort equally to Nik isn’t very popular.” Joy scowled. “Some of the pack thinks Kort was too young, when I was taken, to be held accountable.”

  “That’s a steaming pile of bullshit.” Bianca looked over her shoulder to make sure the teens hadn’t heard her. “Well, it is.”

  Joy chuckled, but it came from a darker place in her soul. She put her hand on Bianca’s arm—glad the human was in her brother’s life. “Agreed, but right now Law has a lot of reasons to be unhappy. You aren’t one of them.”

  Bianca flushed. “He makes me happy too. He’s more than I deserve.”

  “I love to hear you say that. I never had a sister, but so far having a sister-in-law is great.”

  Sadness crossed Bianca’s face. “I’ve enjoyed having you in my life too, but I miss Kloe a lot. Before you came along, she’s the closest thing I’ve ever had to a sister. I wish I didn’t have to push her away. I’ve made up a million excuses to remain absent, and she’s stopped calling me.” Bianca sighed. “It’s for the best, but it hurts to lose her.”

  Joy reached out and squeezed Bianca’s hand. “Losing the people we love is never easy.” I know that better than most people. “But you’ve gained a whole pack.”

  Chuckling, Bianca took a bite of the burned toast. “Yuck.”

  Joy grimaced, guilt over her inattentiveness mingled with fear. After years of abuse for every little mistake, terror surfaced out of nowhere. “I’ll make you another one.”

  Bianca turned to look at the kids. “Don’t worry about it. No time. I have to get these two off to school, and then I’m going back to work. I’m as nervous as Chessa is.”

  Joy bit her lip. I have to stop being afraid and focus on something else. “How is Law handling you going into town without him?”

  “Like an alpha male.”

  “That bad, huh?” Joy put the butter knife in the sink.

  Sighing, Bianca shook her head. “Worse. He thinks I should never leave the farm or his sight, but this is important to me, so he didn’t press the issue. I can feel him freaking out, and that’s fueling my anxiety.”

  “Pick up some wine on the way home,” Joy teased. “We could both use a drink.”

  “I like the way you think. See you later.” Bianca grabbed her purse. “Come on kids, time to go.” The teens wore miserable expressions as they picked up their backpacks. “Oh, and in case Law panics when I’m not right home after work, remind him I’m going to be packing up some stuff at the house in town.”

  Joy nodded. “Can I help?”

  “That would be great. Meet me at four. It’s the little yellow house on the corner of Oak Street.”

  “I know it; I’ll be there.”

  Bianca left with the kids. Ches and Trax marched to the car as if Bianca were driving them to an execution instead of school. Joy watched from the window as they drove away. She needed a distraction. Maybe I can surprise Bianca by finishing her packing while she’s working. She hurried off to find her brother.

  ****

  After wrapping the last knickknack in the living room, Joy stood up and stretched. She’d packed the kitchen, bathroom, and office, carefully labeling all the boxes so Bianca wouldn’t have trouble finding what she needed. The only rooms she hadn’t packed were the bedrooms.

  A high pitch squeal made Joy jump and turn around. Peyton. She still had the long brown hair that shimmered in the light Joy had envied when they were young. Peyton’s friendly hazel eyes were wide and her large red lips curved up in a happy grin. Her makeup displayed a polished adult professional, but Joy could still see the teenager she remembered and didn’t resist as Peyton collided with her and enveloped her in a tight hug. “I let myself in. I’m looking for Bianca, but I’m so glad to see you!”

  “It’s nice somebody is,” Joy muttered.

  Peyton squeezed her tighter. “I know a thing or two about ostracism. That’s why I’m here.”

  Joy pulled back. “What do you mean?”

  Peyton chuckled. “Ben asked me to come out and talk to Bianca and Chessa. My experience is similar, and I want to help.”

  “I’m sure you will. They should be here soon. Today was everyone’s first day back to town.”

  “I picked the right time to show up offering moral support. I hope it wasn’t too rough.”

  The door slammed open and three teenagers rushed by without even a hello. Bianca came in looking frazzled. She tossed her purse on a chair and flopped down on the couch. “Hi.” She regarded Peyton curiously. “Wow, you two have been busy. I feel like I owe you something. Take a teenager with my thanks, maybe two.”

  Peyton put up her hands. “I just got here. Joy did all the work, so she deserves all the teenagers. I’m trying to talk Ben out of kids the last thing I want to do is bring one home.”

  “No, take a teen; it’s the perfect solution to change his mind.”

  “Nah, I’ll pass.” Peyton stuck out her hand. “I’m Peyton Allen, Ben’s girlfriend.”

  Bianca shook her hand. “I’m pleased to meet you. Ben mentioned you might have an interesting story about being bitten as a teenager. I’ll call Chessa and the others down. We can go out to the kitchen and have a cup of coffee.”

  “Nope,” Joy said. “I packed your coffee pot, the cups, and the coffee.”

  “Well, I have tap water. The finest Wild Rose Valley has to offer.”

  Joy laughed. “Nope. I packed your glasses.”

  “I’ll grab us some pop. I hope you both like generic.”

  “My favorite.” Peyton’s good-natured tone made Joy smile.

  The women crossed the hall, but Bianca stopped at the stairs. “Come down here,” she yelled up. “There’s someone I want Chessa to meet.”

  Sitting down at the kitchen table, Bianca looked around. “You’re my hero. Seriously, Joy you’re the best.”

  Pleasure over the compliment gave Joy a warm glow. “Packing kept my mind busy.” In Tobias’ pack, no one ever noticed anything good about me.

  Peyton chuckled. “I have a bunch of stuff you can clean at my apartment if you need something to do tomorrow.”

  “I might just take you up on that offer.” Joy looked at the empty shelves and counters. A sense of accomplishment filled her and chased away some of the darkness that always lingered on the surface of her emotions.

  The smile slid off Peyton’s face. “Ben told me about Nik. I’m sorry.”

  Joy shrugged. “He’ll pull out of it. I know he will.” He has to.

  Peyton nodded, but the sympathy in her expression was almost too much for Joy.

  Chessa, Trin, and Trax came down. The kids passed where Chessa’s baby and school pictures had hung. The wall bore traces of discoloration. There was something bleak about that and Joy tried to ignore her melancholy. “How was school?” she asked.

  Bianca grimaced. Chessa burst into tears.

  “That bad?” Joy got up and hugged Chessa.

  “Is that where the black eye came from?” Peyton asked Trax. When Joy sat back down, she noticed the shiner.

  “Yep,” Trax said. “The jerk is one bitten-hater who’ll be eating soup through a straw for supper.”

  Chessa caught her breath. “He—he was so brave.” She dissolved into sobs again.

  Trax’s expression pinched, and he l
ooked ready to start another fight. “I didn’t do anything brave.”

  Trinity scowled. “I tripped the other guy and his girlfriend.”

  Ches stopped crying for a second. “Sh—She was brave too.” She hiccupped.

  Bianca slapped her palm against the table. Joy jumped; looking around to make sure no one noticed her reaction. I’m safe. I’m safe. I’m safe. Joy repeated the mantra in her head, shaking off the residual fear.

  Bianca’s eyes narrowed and her lips twisted. “I’m surprised the principal didn’t call me. I’m going to have a word with her tomorrow.” All three kids flinched and stared at Bianca. Ches stopped crying. “What? Is there something else I need to know?”

  Trin and Ches exchanged looks. “Do—Don’t get mad,” Ches said.

  Bianca sighed. “Nothing good ever starts out with those words. What else happened?”

  “She must have called Mayor Wolfe. He came and talked to my teacher today, and I was moved into a homeroom with all bittens.”

  Bianca’s eyes went wide. “He did what?” She stood up and Joy reached out and put her hand on Bianca’s arm. Bianca sat back down. “That son-of-a-bitch!” She scowled. “I’m going straight to his office and tell him to stay the hell out of our business.”

  “No, don’t. I like the change better,” Chessa said. “I’ve had a lot of support. Trin is helping me deal with the borns, but I kind of need this. They understand; you know. Trax is in that class too. The teacher is even a bitten.”

  Joy’s heart when out to the kids

  Bianca stood up and hugged Chessa. “Would it be easier if I asked Law to bite me?”

  Chessa wiped away a stray tear as she gazed at her mother with wide eyes. Her lower lip trembled. “No, please don’t change. I like you as you are, and so does Law.”

  “I just want to do the right thing.” Bianca’s tone was heavy with defeat. “But I am going to tell Kane Wolfe to back off. I don’t know what got into him, but he’s taking too much interest in our family.”

  Chessa wiped tears off her face with the back of her hand. “I like the mayor. He’s been nice to me. He even brought me a cheeseburger and chocolate shake for lunch when he came to school. The principal called Trax and me to the office, and the mayor asked me how school was going. Trax helped me finish the food because the burger was huge.” She shrugged. “And the mayor was nice to me when you were hurt too.”